How to make clothes
Hi all This is my first post here so please forgive if im a little naive. Anyways, i was wondering if there is any specific way to sew clothes for 1/6 scale figures. Or do you just have to be extremely...
View ArticleHelp finding Singer Machine Manual?
I've been looking everywhere and couldn't find one for free...I finally found This site which has a lot of manuals, but didn't find the one I was looking for. Does anyone know where I can find a free...
View ArticleMy attempt to make leather German low boots
This is my first completed pair of German low boots. I've worked pretty hard over the last several weeks at creating a pattern as well as learning to work with leather and needle and thread. I hope you...
View ArticleMy first pants adventure (pics)
I still can't seem to find a free manual for my Singer sewing machine (#8220c) so I decided to try and sew by hand (never done it before). I started two days ago, and this is my third pair of Jeans...
View ArticleFAst Helmet Cloth Cover Tutorial
Hello everyone, after I made my helmet cover for the TC fast helmets I had a few people ask if I would do a tutorial so here it is. This time I used a SS fast helmet but the process is the same. You...
View ArticleHow to sew?
I've never sewn in my life and I was wondering (since I think I'd fail at a machine) if it's possible to hand sew with a needle and thread? I realize that would take longer but I honestly don't care,...
View ArticlePrison Jumpsuit Pattern
Tho I'm not new to action figures (having an extensive 3 3/4" Marvel Universe & Star Wars collection),Im relativly new to sixth scale. I recently bought 2 SideShow the Dead figures, and parts to...
View ArticleFabric too thick for 1/6?
I've noticed that when I'm making something, when I sew two things together and then do the whole flip it inside out deal (for nice edges), the fabric is too thick and doesn't fall right. Example, I...
View ArticlePattern for 1/6 jacket and pants
I found this browsing on deviant art, and I don't know if it has been posted here before but since we have a very slim selection I figured I would post it here. I haven't tried it out yet but this...
View ArticleMiniature Snap Fasteners
Hi, Does anyone know where I can buy miniature snaps? Not the sew-on kind, the ones with prongs. I'm making 1/6 scale miniature chaps for custom cowboy figures, so I'm looking for silver or brass...
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511 Taclite pant
Hello, I have for you a pattern made of the 511 I hope you like it. ... 511 Taclite pant
View Articlebbi police shirt mods.
hey guys, i am in the process of taking the lapd shirt from bbi, and loosening the flaps on the shoulders, and trimming the pocket flaps. i will post pics sometime soon. :dancing :dunno
View ArticleBroken al pacino carlito's way figure
I bought the carlito's way figure a few weeks ago and while it was on my shelf it suddenly fell on the floor and the leg is broken from the part it was attached to the waist and now i'm looking for a...
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Female Jeans and Combat-Shirt
hi i have a jeans and a combat-shirt sewing pattern for a female figure. I hope you like it. greeting Jörg ... Female Jeans and Combat-Shirt
View ArticleMaking a Russian fur hat , the Ushanka.
I have just been asked to post this here ... I had to check back through some years of posts , and I couldn't find it , so I hope I'm not duplicating myself. I originally wrote this for OSS in the UK....
View ArticleTwo fiugres
I know this isn't about sewing and I couldn't find any other topic close except this one. I have a Russian figure Yuri he came with a snow suit. I am having trouble getting the hands in to his snow...
View ArticleResources?
I have been searching everywhere for 1/6 scale sewing resources and have come up with 0. Even on this forum there isn't much. Obviously 1/6 scale mini buttons, zippers, clasps etc exist since I see so...
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Chinese M-08 digicam variants
Hey guys, here's my Chinese style digital camouflage. I hope you enjoy it. Greeting Jörg reference my pattern ... Chinese M-08 digicam variants
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A-TACS Camouflage
Hi, I have given you an image of an A-TACS made camouflage. If you like it or not, it tells me.. Kryptek pattern revised. Greetings from Germany Have new pattern for you Navy Digital Digital...
View ArticleNeed Sewing tips for MOS custome
Greetings all, I am doing a MOS custom figure and instead of sewing up the back of the figure I would like to insert a mini zipper. Can anyone give me tips on how to do this?
View ArticleCivvy clothing pattern possibilities
I suppose some of the patterns could also be adapted to early uniforms as well. This link courtesy of Margaret Allen at Timewalker. Undertaking the Making: Costume & Textiles Pattern Project | LACMA
View ArticleOveralls
Hello, I haven't done a custom figure yet, but for my first one I would like to make a Super Mario figure. A more realistic, gritty, adult style Mario and possibly Luigi. I know it might sound silly...
View Article1/6 Scale Custom Camo Fabric for sale
I have been working on several camo patterns in the past and have recently scaled some down to 1/6 scale for custom figure mods. I have started with some German camo patterns and will add more soon. I...
View ArticleLeather Flight Jacket
Hi everyone, Its been a few years since Ive been on here, but can anyone help me figure out how to fix the fake leather on the Flight jackets? It is begenning to flake off after years of neglect...
View ArticleFabric for DID - Style Napoleonics?
I’ve been looking at some of the DID Napoleonics. Bruce and Dick seem to have a sort of woolen felt. I took yet to the fabric store and the staff could not identify it. I noticed Herve’s coat seems to...
View ArticleI need sewing tips
Hello all, I just need help/advice/tips on how to sew in 1/6 scale. I made some great patterns and have a good machine, a Janome HD1000. All the help I get is very much appreciated. Thanks.
View ArticleVoltigeur epaulets for DiD Frank
Hi all, i'm searching for someone who can make epaulets, swordknot and bugle badge/shako plate und probably a new shako for a conversion of DiD Frank into a great coat wearing voltigeur. Thank you very...
View ArticleRibbing for cuffs and waistband on jacket
Hi all, i'm after a small scale ribbing fabric for a 1/6 scale bomber jacket I'm making (the sort you'd find on cuffs and the bottom of a jacket). Has anyone come across any. I've looked at ribbed...
View ArticleNeed advice on how to fold the sleeves of jackets and shirts.
Hi I have tried to fold realistically the sleeves of BDU jackets and some of my PMCs shirts and I am not able to do it properly. Any tricks and instructions you want to share about it? Cheers
View Article6th Scale Clothing Patterns
Does anyone have or know where I can find 6th scale sewing patterns. All I can find are Barbie patterns (not even Ken), and they're not even that good. Thanks!
View Articleexisting 1:6 cape patterns?
Capes on eBay are expensive for what is generally a napkin worth of cloth. Do any basic cutting patterns exist that I could just snip one out of a piece of fabric and maybe stitch a chain and magnet to?
View ArticleDrafting my own patterns.
I recently got a 1/6 warrior. My next adventure is to draft patterns to make a few pieces of clothing. I learned about this YouTube. Lomi's Playground. Check it out. Directions on drafting also...
View ArticleGlue Method for Scaled Down Clothes
Gluing hems 101 the professional way Making a sleeve I think this could be really useful for people working with 1/6 scale, and allow for smaller seams.
View ArticleLooking for a proper male shirt sewing pattern for a 12 inch guy
Hi, I am looking for a proper male shirt sewing pattern for a 12 inch guy. I have a Barbie's Ken shirt sewing pattern. It is too small and I am not good at adjusting it properly. When looking through...
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