Duds by Dola

Duds by Dola The Dola makes pretty things. This is where I will post all of my wares. Custom orders and fantasy! I also buy and sell plus size fashion.

Vinted/dudsbydola and Mercari/dudsbydola. You can also always message me for info about anything I post! ❤️

07/31/2026

This morning we are posting some clothes on Vinted. We haven’t sewn anything in a few days, but our next project is mapped out. Saturday we will be turning old curtain sheers into a beautiful kimono for a friend. Stay tuned! We will also be doing some basic repairs and alterations.

07/18/2026

I do a lot. Like a lot a lot. I wake up at 4 am and either sew or post clothes for 2 hours every single morning. Then, I do all of my housework for the day, before getting ready for and then working an 8 hour shift at the DMV. When I get home, I make dinner (usually 2 of them because the small one will only eat safe foods), give baths, clean the house again, read stories, play Barbies, and navigate the world of Autism and emotional regulation. By the time we crawl into bed I am exhausted. About once a month, I get a hotel night. Kid free. DoorDash and cable. Tonight is that night. I brought my Singer. Watching the Weather Channel and sewing an apron. I’m even drinking coffee so I can stay up late and keep enjoying it. The mom guilt is real though.

My first project with my Singer and my first ever quilting project. A set of 4 placemats in a gorgeous sun and moon them...
07/17/2026

My first project with my Singer and my first ever quilting project. A set of 4 placemats in a gorgeous sun and moon theme. The rest of the set will be coming in the next couple of days with a matching apron and pot holders. Stay tuned!

My trusty Viking has been decommissioned for a while now… she broke after I sewed sequined fabric for my little human… D...
07/17/2026

My trusty Viking has been decommissioned for a while now… she broke after I sewed sequined fabric for my little human… Damned sequins! She is officially in the shop. In the meantime I have been sewing on an old White machine my friend lovingly lent me to get me through. It is a heavy duty machine, but she is old and not without her quirks. I made a decision to splurge. Meet Pinky!!! My brand new Singer Heavy Duty. She sews like butter! I am in love!

07/10/2026

I haven’t sewn anything in 2 days, but I’ll be back at it tomorrow. I am, however watching videos about sewing, and getting annoyed. Press your gosh double darn seams!!! Animals!

A solid 80% of sewing is prep work. Only about 20% is actually sitting at the machine sewing your fabric together. There...
07/09/2026

A solid 80% of sewing is prep work. Only about 20% is actually sitting at the machine sewing your fabric together. There are 169 days until Christmas! Operation is officially underway and I prepped everything for my first gift this morning! I present to you “the cutting room floor”. I will post the pieces of my garment later and you can guess what I’m making!

I’m back to trying to clear out my garment racks. These pieces are gorgeous (especially the yellow blouse). This is what...
06/08/2026

I’m back to trying to clear out my garment racks. These pieces are gorgeous (especially the yellow blouse). This is what I’m working on this week. Thursday morning is dedicated to sewing.

05/29/2026

Since Stormville got rained out, I am doing a massive yard sale with all of my wares. So many things I haven’t had time to post! Everything is priced at less than $10 to get it moving and on to new homes! Each piece I sell has been hand inspected by me, washed and stain treated if needed. Every button is tight and present, every hem is mended and perfect. I press every garment and hang according to size and style. I pour so much into recycling these beautiful pieces and keeping them out of landfills. Plus size fashion should be affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

05/23/2026

We got rained out this weekend, but stay tuned! Duds by Dola is going to be all over the place in the coming weeks!

05/20/2026

I know I haven’t been posting much in the last few weeks. Life has been lifing. But… I’m doing my first show at the Stormville Flea Market this upcoming Saturday and Sunday. I’m focusing on my resale fashion this weekend because I have way too much on my racks. I will be handing out my business cards and fliers for my seamstress business and I’m hoping to have some Duds by Dola originals out soon!

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