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Print Scale and Pattern Placement Make prints strategically work for you.  Give your doll clothes a professional edge.  Fabric design placement and scale for doll clothes can be a challenge, and there is an easy way to be successful every time.  Learn how to make and use an inexpensive framing template to obtain the perfect style. Supplies Needed Clear plastic template Paper scissors Chalk (so you can easily wipe off the template) Painter’s tape (optional) Working with prints to use…Read More

Using Machine Embroidery and Printed Fabric Patterns Commercially printed patterns and pattern software are not the only options available to produce doll clothes. Machine embroidery and printed fabric designs are also an option. Machine Embroidery Designs There are companies producing designs for use on an embroidery machine. Many designs stitch out not only an embroidery design but also the outline of the pattern pieces. One company is called Sisters In Stitches. You may still be able to still find a…Read More

Pattern Making Software for Doll Clothes Make your own paper patterns for making any size doll clothes.  If you search the internet, you may find a few doll pattern-making software programs.* The one I use is from Wild Ginger. The Wild Things Dolls software is very reasonably priced. You can check out all their software programs by clicking here for the Wild Ginger Website.  Go to products to see all they offer, including free software. The nice thing about the…Read More

Preserving Paper Patterns for Multiple Use Using a favorite tissue paper pattern only to make the paper pattern unusable from multiple uses can be frustrating. You can use tissue paper patterns numerous times with a minimum of tear and wear on the tissue pattern. The freezer paper method is excellent for preserving the pattern pieces you use multiple times. Supplies: Tissue Paper Pattern Pieces Freezer Paper Iron Paper Scissors Single Hole Punch Steps: Cut out pattern tissue pieces Iron pattern…Read More