How To Quickly Design Your Own Doll Dress
It doesn't matter what type or size doll you have, you caneasily design your own doll dresses following a few simplesteps.This article explains how to make a basic dress, that youcan then use as either a sundress, or that you can crochetdainty ruffles on for a more elegant fashion.First you will want to grab your doll, a crochet hook, someyarn, a pen and a notebook. As you crochet, you will wantto make sure that you write down all of your stitches sothat you can save your design in writing.First crochet a simple chain until it's long enough to reachcomfortably around the neck of your doll. I usually crochetmy chains to be long enough to just reach around the widthof the neck, then I add 3 extra chains to give enough roomfor it to fit neatly without being too tight.Next, crochet 2 singles stitches in each chain, and thereyou will have your basic neck.Now, place your neck on your doll, with the ends beingcentered in the back, and mark the stitches right underneaththe arms by inserting small bits of yarn into the stitches. These can be removed once your arm loops are crocheted.Double crochet to where the arms should be (the area youmarked with your bits of yarn), and then next make a chainusing the number of stitches marked previously with yourbits of yarn. Now add 4 or 5 more chains to give a bit ofextra room for the arms.To gauge if you have enough chain stitches, you can pin thechain in place in the last stitch not marked for the arms,and see if the "loop" slides onto the arm easily.Once you've gauged your chain, then double crochet in thenext unmarked stitch to close the "loop" onto the neckpiece.
Now double crochet to the next arm area, and create a chainwith the same number of stitches as your previous chain,close that loop as well, and then double crochet to the endof the neckpiece.Now chain 3, turn and double crochet one row, while addingthe same number of double crochet stitches onto the "loop"as you had for number of chains.Chain 3, turn again and double crochet to right underneaththe arm. If your doll has "breasts" then you will want toplace your bodice on your doll, and mark the stitches thatlay right over the dolls "breasts".Note: If your doll does not have breasts, then just doublecrochet across.Now double crochet to the "breasts" section of the bodice,and based on how large your doll is you will need to add afew double crochet stitches in the breasts area.Typical fashion dolls only need to have 3 double crochetstitches added, in one stitch over the breasts.Whereas larger dolls may need to have 6 stitches added into2 stitches.To determine how many stitches to add, crochet 3 doublecrochet stitches in the first stitch you marked, try thebodice on the doll and see if it fits comfortably. If itappears to be too tight, just add 3 more double crochetstitches into the next stitch, and so on until it fits well.Double crochet to the next breast area, repeat the increasedstitches, then double crochet to the end of the row.Chain three, turn and double crochet back to the breastareas, DECREASE the same number of stitches to form the"cups" and double crochet to the end of the row.If you have a rather large doll, then you will want to do arow of double crochet stitches before you close the "cups"to make sure that the cups fit snugly.Chain three, turn and crochet one more row of double crochetstitches.Now try your bodice on your doll, pinning it closed in theback, to make sure that it fits snugly.If it fits, you've done a great job and can continue to theskirt. If it seems to be too tight in some areas, you willneed to unravel and start again increasing stitches in thoseareas.Once you get used to using this method, you'll find that youwon't have to unravel as often as you may when you firststart designing. If you do need to unravel, don't getupset.
You're just now learning something new, and as witheverything that you learn, practice makes perfect.Once you have a snug fitting bodice, you will need todetermine what type of skirt you would like to make.First, do rows of double crochet until you get to where youwould like the waist of your skirt to be.Once your bodice is the desired length, then you will wantto double crochet in each stitch across. This makes thewaste form outward to fit over your dolls hips.Now you can begin designing your skirt. If you want a skirtthat flairs, then do a row of three double crochet stitchesin each stitch across. If you want a tighter skirt, then doa row of one double crochet stitch in each stitch across.Chain three, turn and double crochet in each stitch across.Now you can close your skirt into a circle by joining theedges together with a single stitch. Try your bodice onyour doll again to make sure that it will pull onto the dollsnugly then complete your skirt by crocheting it to thedesired length.Once you skirt is completed, you will have completed yourbasic dress.
You now have a wonderful dress, designedcompletely by you, and as you can see it wasn't hard at all!You can add sleeves by joining your yarn into the arm loops,and crocheting ruffles around the edges.You can also add ruffles into your skirt.Once you get better at designing the basic dress, then you canuse other stitches to make fancy details and patterns inyour designs.Ad ruffles or single stitches around the neck for collars,or sew beads onto the necks for a decorative edging.Before long you'll be designing your own doll dresses like aprofessional in no time!Don't forget to always write your instructions down, and forways to profit using the patterns you design then pleasevisit the following URL to obtain your copy of "ProfitableCrafts ~ Consignment Sales And Getting Your ProjectsPublished".http://www.daintywork.com/crafts/vol2main.htm.
Women's Bathing Suits To Suit All Shapes
Shopping for women's bathing suits can be a daunting task because most women believe that bathing suits compliment only those with the perfect hourglass figure. This is not so. If you consider that very few have perfect figures, then you'll realize that there are many swimsuit options that can look great with your own body type.
You have the option of wearing one- or two-piece suits if you have large hips, but you should wear solid colors on the bottom to add more emphasis to the top part of the body. Remember that high-cut legs emphasize the hips, so try to buy low-cut legged suits.
If you are slightly overweight, try wearing string bikinis.
However, string bikinis may not sustain strenuous physical activities so they are not very appropriate for women who play a lot of sports such as beach volleyball.
Wear medium to high-cut legs, and suits with wide straps if your shoulders and bust are broader than your hips, and emphasize on colors...
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Lila Collection Spring 2004
Lila is a contemporary sportswear collection of stylish, well-cut pieces that bridge the gap between work and play. These are sturdy-chic clothes that stand on their own, but mix easily into modern wardrobes. For its second season, Lila, by designer Pamela Capone, builds on its growing reputation for masterful tailoring and luxe, but casual, fabrics. The spring collection adds a touch of whimsy--and feminine contours--to closely-cut basics like the twill trousers that earned accolades for fall. Contrasting with pants, pencil skirts and shrunken jackets in charcoal, olive and stone, colors like mint greens, baby blues and dusty pinks help interpret the line's three different spring moments: Surf fatale; Paris femme, and Hawaiian twist.
Lila's ode to surf and sun features cottons and natural fibers that define the collection as a whole.
Here the focus is on colorful batik prints worked into wearable sexy basics. The batik corset has boning to keep its shape; the baby doll...
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She?s Hot in the Road?
It was a hot summer day and she was in all her splendor as you mount her. Her body glistened from the wax that you lovingly applied on her. People are awed just seeing her pass by. Every bystander that saw you wishes that they could also have a girl like yours and they exclaimed "She's definitely hot on the road?" and then you smile and said "Wish on brothers?this girl is mine?" Have you ever wondered why most men refer to their bikes as a she or their girl? In order to satisfy my curiosity I asked some of the boys in the neighborhood with bikes why they have to refer to their bikes as their girl. And these are some of their explanations:Boy 1: I call my bike my girl because it's beautiful and shapely like you girls.
? I don't know about this but if I'm compared to a bike I definitely would not want to be compared with those bulky big bikes. Just think of what that implies.Boy 2: My bike is my girl friend because she's hot?! ? Again, I don't know what to think of this comparison...
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Bridal Shower Attire ? What Are You Going to Wear?
If you have ever stood in front of your nicely stocked closet, had a number of discarded outfits beginning to pile up on the bed, and still had no clue what to wear to the occasion that you are already running late for, then you should know that you are not alone!
As a matter of fact, there is not one woman alive who cannot boast the same difficulty at one point or another.
Of course, the other reason why the outfits are piling up could be the fact that a well-meaning spouse or friend took one critical look at the ensemble you were wearing and simply remarked "you're not wearing that, are you?".
While this indecisiveness appears to be an epidemic for New Years Eve parties, the company holiday party, and other assorted celebrations of friends and families, thus far a bridal shower has not really ranked as an event that required a special kind of attire.
Nonetheless, don't you wish somebody would have given you a hint as to what kind of dress would...
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BYO Water When You Fly
A recent random sampling of airplane drinking water revealed a shocking statistic: the tap water on one in eight planes had harmful bacteria including coliform and E. coli.Consequently, the Environmental Protection Agency has directed some airlines to test their own water, only once a year per aircraft, though.There have never been any regulations for potable water on planes.The E.P.A. now says it plans to regulate airplane water. But first -- they will take samples from 169 flights over the next two years. "This drop in the bucket hardly constitutes an effective investigation.
There are more than 169 flights landing every two hours at Chicago's O'Hare Airport," says jet safety and wellness authority Diana Fairechild.Fairechild adds, "Though airline planes fly high and fast, airline regulations fly slow and low, if at all.""Thirty years ago," she said, "when my stewardess uniform had a mini skirt and bowler hat, I asked a Pan Am mechanic how they treated the drinking water because...
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Leather Jacket World - Jacket, color fur jackets, coat, chaps, skirt, pants.
In this century everybody wants to change ,we also want to look diffrent than other. For change , some guy try to ware diffrent type of dresses ,hair style & so many things, but i think leather one of the thing that gives the diffterent look you can choose diffent variety of leather apparel like leather jacket, biker, fur coat,vest, skirt,pants, halter, shorts and accessories with an outstanding service .
Leather Apparels are commonly available in many different styles and colours. The Classic Italian Lambskin blazers, dyed fur collections in Jackets are very soft, comfortable, well fitting and can last longer. They are great to wear in cold weather because they can retain body heat and are wind proof as well.
Fits in with the "cruiser" look and style. Leather-jacket-world Premium leather jackets, leather bombers, leather pants, leather skirts, leather bikers, coats, halter. Try this approach: choose a leather style that you feel comfortable and confident in, accessorize...
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Beef: More than Steaks
Beef: More than SteaksMost people hear the word beef and they automatically think about steaks, especially the big four: filet mignon, NY Strip, rib eyes and even top sirloins all pop onto the grill at a great rate. And of course, beef also means hamburger, be it patties, meatloaf or hamburger helper.However, the movement to artisan and natural foods leave most ranchers in the dust. Many ranchers trying to meet the demand for source verified, locally produced and of course, all natural beef have been smacked hard when he finds the consumer only wants steaks. Let's take a quick view what a rancher sees when he slaughters a steer. He gets about 450 lbs of beef.
Only about 100 lbs is actual steaks (if he is lucky). Yeah, ouch for him and for his consumers. So he has to figure out a way to market the rest of the beef.The easiest way is to grind it into hamburger. And actually, 350 pounds of hamburger doesn't seem all that much, but it really is. While it will easily fit into a large...
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Short Skirts
Short skirts, are what you might call a 'clubbing uniform.' This may seem strange in the cold season, but it's quite the opposite. Even when winter is at its peak everyone is wearing short skirts. However, a miniskirt is more than a fashion statement-it's a declaration of youth and independence.
In fact, the history of the miniscule garment is intriguing. Though we tend to associate sixties fashion with short skirts, the mini was not worn by many until 1966.
The precursor of the mini dress was the straight shift, which developed from the 1957 sack dress, and was well below the knee. In 1966, couturier Mary Quant introduced the first short shift dress. Inspired by the Mini Cooper automobile, Quant was at the pinnacle of her fame when she created the micro-mini.
Owing to her position in the UK haute couture circuit, the miniskirt grew into a key international trend. However, there were conflicting opinions as to who was the original creator of the mini....
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Exercise and the Time Clock
I have to admit that I sometimes find it amusing when someone knows I am a trainer and proceeds to elaborate on the hours that they spend in the gym. One example was a few years back when I was introduced to a nice young women, who proceeded to tell me that she went to the gym twice a day, an hour each time. Unless this second hour was spent in the jacuzzi or making up for lost time due to chatting with fellow gym-goers during the earlier timeslot, I would be leary. Instead of being impressed...
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