Paper has become widely used not only in the field of printing and writing. Many fashion designers use the material as a basis for creating original and bright outfits. For example, you can create a unique and stylish dress for a girl or a toy that is suitable for a craft competition, costume show, or holiday.
Paper dress for a doll
The doll is the main companion of a little girl. Young ladies love to play with dolls, set up houses for them and make their own outfits. To develop your child’s creative skills, you can make items from her wardrobe using paper. The process of creating a mini-version can be considered a trial one, since this option will help to conduct a small but thorough training of design skills.
Let's tell you how you can make different types of paper dresses with your own hands.
Materials
To work you will need:
- doll;
- cardboard (any shade);
- colored paper (you can choose several tones);
- scissors;
- glue;
- wire;
- accessories for decoration (rhinestones, beads, etc.).
Manufacturing instructions
The first step is making the base for the future skirt. To do this, we use cardboard from which we roll up the cap. We secure the edges of the cap with tape or glue so that the material does not come apart. Cut off the sharp end with scissors.
Important! Make sure that the radius of the resulting circle matches the size of the doll. The toy should fit freely into the skirt, but the product itself should be tightly fixed to the body.
Skirt
Let's move on to the design of the skirt. We cut out material from paper that is suitable in size for the base. The top can be decorated with peculiar waves, which are typical for a sun-style skirt. To do this, carefully bend the paper in the waist area. The results are small and bright folds. To decorate the bottom, a strip of lace is suitable, which is attached with glue. We also treat the edges with glue to fix the product.
Reference: When working, you can use corrugated paper.
Being careful, we put the resulting skirt on a pre-prepared cone. Carefully glue the belt area to the cardboard base. The skirt is ready.
Top
With the top the process is somewhat simpler. Cut out a suitable piece of paper for the workpiece. We try it on the doll, glue the edges together, cut off the excess. It is recommended to highlight the waist area with a belt. The strap will act not only as a decorative element, but also as an additional fastener.
Cut out a small belt from satin ribbon. We form it at the waist and secure the edges with glue. The bottom row of the bodice should be slightly folded and straightened. This will help create an imitation of a peplum, a popular element of evening wear.
Decor
The final point is decoration. Here flowers made using the origami method are suitable. They can be placed on the surface of the skirt.
Rhinestones or glass gems of different shades and sizes are suitable as a replacement for flowers.. The belt at the waist will also be decorated with rhinestones.
Corrugated paper dress for girls
The option of making a full-fledged outfit for girls can be used in many situations. These could be competitions for original crafts, unusual costume performances for various holidays or themed family photos. Creating a full-fledged outfit for a child is a rather painstaking and complex process. However, the result pleases with its creativity and uniqueness.
Materials
Make sure you have the following materials on hand:
- corrugated paper;
- scissors;
- glue;
- fabric (necessary for sewing the base);
- cardboard;
- safety pins;
- sewing meter;
- sewing machine;
- materials for decoration.
The basis
The fabric lining acts as a base. A paper outfit will be attached to it. We take the necessary measurements from the child. This will require the width of the shoulders, the girth of the arms, waist, chest and hips, and the length of the product itself. We mark the patterns on cardboard and cut them out. We transfer the blanks to the fabric. Before sewing, it is recommended to fasten the edges with safety pins and try them on to take into account and correct possible errors. After fitting, we sew all the parts together on a sewing machine, forming the required model.
Attention: When cutting, do not forget about seam allowances.
Top and skirt
Cut out petals from paper. Depending on the volume and length of the skirt, different amounts of material will be required.. The elements of the future dress are attached to the fabric base using suitable glue or a stapler. We make the top and sleeves in the same way. When decorating, you can use paper of different shades. This will make the finished outfit brighter.
If the dress has a floor-length skirt, the bottom should be slightly bent to form a wave. The petals themselves can be stretched a little. This will help give the materials a curved shape.
Finally, decorate to your taste. This could be a satin ribbon on a belt, flowers folded using the origami technique and located on a top or skirt. The back of the belt will be decorated with a lush bow made of paper. This bow can be complemented with a satin ribbon.
Outfit for a girl from newspapers
Newspapers can be found in every home. Excess waste paper is usually thrown away or donated. This is not necessary. The material can be useful for creating an original outfit. A dress whose skirt consists of cone-shaped horns will help you stand out from other guys.
Tools
To work you will need a minimum set of tools:
- textile;
- newspapers;
- scissors;
- glue;
- stapler;
- threads;
- needle.
The fabric is necessary for sewing the base of the suit. When working, you can follow the method described above.
The first stage will be the design of the top. To do this, wrap the top in newspaper and try it on. Carefully sew the paper edition to the base. Newspaper is quite fragile, so be careful when sewing and do not pull the stitching too tight.
Advice: The newspaper top can be folded tightly like an accordion and then slightly straightened. This will help create a full top.
In order to make horns, the working material should be wrapped and formed into a kind of cone. We secure the edges with a stapler. Such a horn is attached to the lining with a corner using glue. Here you can show your imagination by making several layers for pomp. You will get an unusual tutu skirt.
Useful tips
Additional recommendations will help you carry out a successful workflow and obtain a high-quality result.
- Newspaper blanks are attached not only with glue. Special Velcro or durable double-sided tape are suitable for this.
- You can use leftover wallpaper as material for a paper outfit.
- To get results quickly and easily, use an accordion-folded newspaper.. To do this, identical segments are marked on the paper, and the newspaper itself is folded like an accordion according to the marked marks. We seal the edges and form the waist area. A belt strap is suitable as a fastener.
- When making a product from newspapers, you can add pages from magazines. This will add brightness, color and creativity to the dress.
- When working with a doll, the toy can be equipped with an additional stand for stability. To do this, glue a plastic cover to the base using several layers of tape. Make sure that the radii of the base and lid match.
- Small dresses folded using the origami technique are used as decoration for a notebook or notebook, or bookmarks.
Paper is one of the most popular materials. Many fashion designers have not ignored this discovery and use it to create stylish outfits. Using your handicraft skills, you can create such a dress yourself. It is suitable for a costume performance or competition, and will also help the child achieve the coveted victory.
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