Here are some pointers to help you sew clothes for dolls and their adornments.

 

Choosing a pattern is the first thing to do when sewing doll clothes.  Patterns for different doll sizes are not difficult to find. Patterns are available for dolls from the 11.5 inch fashion dolls to thirty-six inch dolls. Even if your dolls are a little smaller or taller,  you can choose the pattern sizes nearest your doll size. Alterations will be made possible because of this.

 

When you purchase a pattern for an 18" doll make sure to measure the length ahead of time. Similar data about this are disclosed at http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/168246/doll. Determining how a pattern will fit you need simply to lay the doll over the pattern or else hang the pattern over the doll. You can compare the size of the pattern with the actual measurements taken from the doll itself. Use a slim tape measure instead of the regular sized one . Jot down the different measurement for the different body parts for use on your doll clothes project.

 

 If the doll's measurements do not match the pattern, then alterations are needed. Because of alterations you can buy any big sized doll clothes pattern because it will be possible to make a fit for any doll size. If your dress pattern happens to be too small for some parts of the doll then you can still alter the pattern if you have not yet cut it out. You will not be mistaken if you cut the pattern after checking in your doll's measurements.

 

Below are some guideline with respect with the actual sewing of the doll dress.  So now that you have measured and cut the pattern, the next step is to sew the seams to join them into a garment. IF you wish to be able to handle the cloth easily, start by sewing the shoulder seams first. After that you will need to sew the sleeves, collar and trim and then you can proceed to sewing the back and side seams. Keeping the clothing flat while under construction is a result of this. Added references about this are described at americanfashionworld.com. Wrinkles are then avoided when the clothing is flat.

 

Specialists in this area have given the advice to put a pencil through the sleeve hole for easier trim attachment. This technique will prevent the needle from going clear through the sleeves. Because of the smallness of sleeve holes, hands can't fit in and so the need for a replacement which is the pencil.

 

 The sewing craft and hobby is a favorite of many who wish to make little girls happier when playing with their dolls. Because of this interest in sewing doll clothes, many companies have also come up with different doll accessories that come with clothes. Good accessories can make any garment stand out.