Lexibook Barbie Sewing Machine

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You’re welcome. 🙂 If you have a lining, it’ll hide the shoulder seams inside. But the armhole seams will be more difficult to hide. Well, it’s possible to do, but extremely fiddly: you’d have to attach the sleeves only to the outer layer, then fold the seam allowance of the lining layer inside, (covering the seams) and hand stitch in place. I didn’t dare to try. 😀 Is your daughter or son getting a little bored with the Barbie theme? This barbie machine comes complete with a lot of other Barbie themed items too. Whether they are looking for a car, a doll or even a home based business this machine will keep the children engaged for hours on end. Kids will enjoy all of the things that come with this barbie and will certainly have a lot of fun with the sewing and the pattern cutting. The amount of fun they have with the barbie won’t wane as they begin to grow older and begin to realize that the real world doesn’t revolve around barbie and that they have to go out into it to find a job. If the sleeves don’t have any gathers or hemming to be done, you can just pin them to the armholes, matching the notches and the shoulder seam. Either treating the lining and main layer of the bodice as one, or leaving the lining out. Here’s a flutter sleeve example. Using the pattern pieces included, create a variety of outfits and accessories for Barbie before she hits the runway. A sleeveless bodice is always an option if you want to avoid having to attach sleeves. And if you have a lining, you can finish the armholes, too.

Set contains: Barbie Sewing Machine, Barbie, thread bobbins, 1x needle, 1x threader, pedal, pattern sheets, fabric sheets, velcro, instructions. Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included).Once the sleeves are attached, trim off excess seam allowance as usual, and then you can close the side seams and sleeve seams. The side seam of the lining is sewn separately in this case so that the seam allowance remains hidden. Lined Bodice without Sleeves Last year I had this idea to write about making Barbie® clothes although dolls aren’t exactly the main theme here on my blog. To my surprise, those articles have become rather popular and since then I’ve received several requests to create more tutorials! How To Sew Barbie Clothes

For the closures, you can use either Velcro or tiny snaps (4-5mm). As for the sewing machine, use a Microtex needle (60/8 or 70/10) and about a 2mm stitch length. Use zig-zag stitch to finish the seam allowances if needed. You can also sew by hand. When you have a child who is just beginning to learn how to sew, why not take them to the sewing machine yourself? You can teach them how to use this equipment by attaching a few easy on and off instructional videos. This barbie sewing machine is a great tool in teaching kids how to be independent and self sufficient. With just a few simple lessons learned each day, this could very well become their new favorite pastime instead of playing video games or engaging in television. Then trim off extra seam allowance and press the waistband in half, turning the seam allowance of the In addition to the built in needles there are also a bobbin and two dials for changing colors. This barbie sewing machine comes in two basic colors blue and pink. The two dials control the size of the thread – a smaller one for light weight fabrics and a larger one for very heavy fabrics. The large dial also controls the number of stitches you will make in a single go.Remember that you need to sew accurately as at this scale even a small error will show more easily. First, sew one edge of the waistband, right sides together, at the waistline of the skirt, matching the c-front with the center of the waistband ( 2.). When making doll clothes, balloon, and other puff sleeves will add that extra cuteness to the dresses! To reduce bulk at the seams, you can trim the seam allowance to only 1/16-1/8in. or 2-3mm after having completed the seams and then flatten them by topstitching. This is especially useful in cases where your fabric doesn’t want to stay flat after pressing. Sew Skirts for Dolls However, this will also add some extra steps to the sewing process. First, you need to prepare the sleeves.

First, sew both layers separately. Trim off excess seam allowance and press the pieces. Topstitch if needed, as here ( 3.) Leave, for example, 0.16in./0.4cm seam allowance at the short ends, which you will close next ( 3.).

The beauty of using this barbie sewing machine is that it comes complete with an activity book. This is the perfect way to introduce your child to the sewing machine and what it can do. It comes complete with a variety of projects including a pillow, a toy bag and even a patchwork bedspread. All of these projects come with sewing instructions for you to follow along as you handcraft these fun projects. This also makes learning about sewing and all of the machinery that goes along with it a fun and educational experience for your little girl or boy. Sewing at a small scale means that the seam allowance needs to be small, too. In this case I have a 0.16in./0.4cm wide seam allowance. But if you need more than that, you can always trim off excess seam allowance after having sewn the seam.