Been a while since I last made a tutorial, noticed that the links to the past tutorials are a bit messy (oops!)
This pattern is made to fit Dollfie Dream, feel free to adapt it for other dolls!
IMPORTANT!: You will need to use light colour fabric or a fabric which you know will not stain your Dollfie Dream. If you want to use a colour fabric, especially dark color fabric, please test it on a part of your doll which is not normally exposed to check if it stains.
In this tutorial, I used a dark grey cotton knit fabric which I have tested on a spare bust piece I have – I know for sure the fabric I use will not stain my dollfie dream’s vinyl body. I have bad experience with dark sewing thread (black sewing thread especially), so I am using white thread — also, it is easier to see on photos.
You will need:
- A Dollfie Dream to lend you her leg (or a different doll if you prefer)
- Light colour knit fabric (example thin tee-shirt material)
- Paper
- Eraser (in case of mistakes, or if you are going to trace with a pen after)
- Pencil (Optional, a pen)
- Ruler — if you prefer to make a shorter pair of socks
- Scissors for cutting out the pattern
- Scissors for the fabric
- Sewing machine with light thread (not pictured above) Please use ball-point needle for knit fabric!
1) Position your dollfie’s leg on the edge of the paper as shown below
2) Use the pencil to trace the shape of the leg onto the paper, when done move your dollfie to a safe place :)
3) Smooth out some of the lines with the pencil, mainly behind where the knee is, and behind the heel. Add a 0.5cm seam allowance line overall, at this stage it is optional that you trace the final outlines with a pen, and erase the pencil lines. I skipped that ^^; If you do that make sure the ink is completely dry before the next step.
4) Cut out the paper pattern and place the longer straight part on the fold of the fabric, the “wrong” side of the fabric should be facing outside.
5) Carefully cut around the pattern with the scissors for cutting fabric.
6) Fold the rest of the fabric again the same way (wrong side facing outwards) and cut another piece for the 2nd sock.
7) Sew a zig zag stitch along the “hole” of both of the socks.
You can trim off the extra fabric near the end of the edge if you wish.
8) Fold in the edge of the socks where the zig zag is sewn into the wrong side of the pieces, sew a straight stitch along the fold.
When done, it will look like this the piece on the bottom is showing the “right” side, the piece on top is showing the “wrong” side.
9) Take one sock, fold it with the wrong side facing out matching the end where the “hole” of the sock is, baste the part specified in the picture. This part is actually optional but recommended to ensure that the edges match up when you machine sew.
10) Trim off excess fabric at the edge to reduce bulk. Do the same for the other sock.
11) Starting from the end where the sock is basted start machine sewing to join the sock. Use the hole where the needle is at the presser foot to gauge where you are sewing — which is about 0.5cm.
12) When sewing around the corners, go slow and raise the presser foot time to time (With the needle in down position), use your right hand to stop the machine or roll the needle into down position before lifting the presser foot to prevent the fabric from moving from it’s position.
13) After the straight stitching completed for both socks, it will look as below, you can chose to turn the socks inside out at this stage and call it done, but I would recommend an extra step.
14) Using the zig zag stitch, finish the edges of the seam allowances.
Go slow around the corners, and do the lifting of pressure foot (With the needle in the down position) when needed.
15) Almost done!
Turn it inside out :D
Tadah! Hope this tutorial is not too confusing ^^; Haven’t made one in a long time :P
Reward your helpful Dollfie girl by letting her wear the socks ^^/ You can add ribbon or lace details to the socks if you wish :) If you do not own a sewing machine, but have lots of patience and can put up with hand sewing, you can sew the socks by backstitching. See here for a list of hand stitching :)
And yes, this is a pair of “zettai ryouiki” socks :P you can use a ruler to mark the pattern if you prefer shorter socks for your Dollfie Dream girls, or any other dolls you try to make this pattern for ^^/ For a few more Himitsu in a white pair of zettai ryouiki socks as seen below, you can check this past entry :3 Yum!
I really do need a Dollfie >.<
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 2:00 am
muhuhu~!
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Good tutorial ^^
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 2:00 am
Thank you! :D
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*bookmarked*
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 2:00 am
LOL took a while for me to realise what Chichi was… LOL
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Chichi Gordon Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 3:07 am
so the chichi u thinking of is it the same as what I meant? ^^;
anyway rest well. it’s late. (‘~’)
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Inspiring! Want to get into sewing now xD
Great guide Chun =)
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 1:59 am
good luck and thank you :D
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very nice guide Chun :)
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 1:59 am
Thank you :D I hope it is not too confusing ^^; and it’s only socks… LOL
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kuraikawai Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 2:04 am
not confusing at all! i love the way you did the initial pattern, I might use that idea :3…the way I did mine is more straight, didn’t copy the shape of the leg, the rest is very similar, so i’m happy I was doing it properly xD
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 2:06 am
I think if the fabric is stretchy enough, making it as straight lines is not a problem ^^
Someone sponsor me a DD!
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 2:03 am
hahaha ^^;;;
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yessssssss…. Moar thigh highs…. *froths at the mouth* I’ma make me some more of em.
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 2:15 am
Huhuhuhuhu ^O^!
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i better buy a dollfie TT^TT
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 10:45 am
good luck!
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Awesome…even I could do that and I’m a spaz behind the sewing machine.
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 10:49 am
heh if you’re not comfortable with the sewing machine maybe can try hand sewing? ^^
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Michelle "Ms. Geek" Klein-Hass Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Gotta get better at using my sewing machine…I have one, I should use it!
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Wow, thanks for the tutorial! :D I’ve got to try making these (though I might have to hand-sew as I have no idea how to use my sewing machine XD).
I’ve been recently trying to sew clothes and stuff for my Dollfie, and I think Zettai Ryouiki socks would be a great addition to that :3 (Also a lot easier because finding/reading patterns is what I have a problem with! XD) I’ve always wanted a pair for my dollfie…*starts rummaging through possible fabric options*
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Nothing wrong with hand sewing, sometimes I find that people who hand sew have way more control over the outcome lol. Good luck with sewing for your doll :)
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Amazing! Will have to make some this weekend.
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Good luck! I hope your machine behaves!
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this will be helpful WHEN i get my dollfie …
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Good to know :D
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Nice tutorial. Zettai Ryouiki FTW!
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chun Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Thanks XD
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I was so happy when I saw you did a tutorial!!! Yea!
I’m very new to sewing and love the easy way you came up with a pattern.
I can’t wait till my dollfie arrives so I can try this out.
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chun Reply:
August 16th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
haha I thought about it for a while, had to kick my bum to do it… also use it as a chance to take a break from doing something else >_< Hope it helps and that you can do it :D
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I can now look at zettai ryouiki all the time now. ^^
Though I’m afraid I’ll mess something up during production so I’ll leave it to the professionals.
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chun Reply:
August 16th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
^o^ Dollfie dreams have great legs, good for Zettai Ryouiki lol!
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Complete sewing noob here, great guide. Ha! I was right, I’d figured you would have to turn whatever you are sewing together at the end inside out.
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chun Reply:
August 16th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
lol about turning stuff inside out, mostly yes indeed :)
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love the tutorial chun~ thanks
I have a machine but I can never get it to respond the way i want :’(
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chun Reply:
August 17th, 2010 at 11:50 am
you welcome! too bad hand sewing is much slower ^^;;;
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awesome tutorial! I’m going to try this out ^^! (when I get the chance that is)
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chun Reply:
August 18th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
hu good luck :D:D look forward to see what you come up with!
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Good one! I’m going to make some black and white ones XD but I need to hand sew them *_* Thanks for posting the tutorial!
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chun Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Look forward to see it! :D Good luck!
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I’ll make these soon :)
Great tutorial! :D
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chun Reply:
January 13th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Hope it helps :D!
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Great tutorial! I’m just starting to make doll fashions, so I use a LIV doll. (inexpensive and cute!^.^)
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chun Reply:
July 17th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Thanks, glad you think so :)
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Thank you so much for posting this! This method saved me so much time and swearing, and the socks came out perfect on the first try!
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chun Reply:
July 17th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
I’m glad you found it helpful! :D
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Ohhh, I can’t wait to try this on my new dollie, Glados! Hopefully, my sewing machine won’t glitch up, like it always does when I get excited about sewing something.
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chun Reply:
July 20th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Remember to get needle suitable for sewing stretch fabric ^^ and make sure your sewing machine is oiled/cleaned :3 That might help :D Good luck!
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Kiralovesdogs Reply:
July 20th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
The socks worked out great! I was very happy with them. I took your advice, and my machine only glitched once. This is an awesome tutorial!
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Nice tutorial that helps alot =D!
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Just wanted to let ya know I shared this on my blog and pimped you, hehe
http://majokkoshop.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-make-socks-for-your-dolls-free.html
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chun Reply:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Thank you as always :D
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