tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19713434381097788302024-02-26T15:41:39.865+10:00Doll Clothes Patterns, Patchwork and Quilting and LifeI love sewing 18" doll clothes. It seemed a natural progression to start designing them too. Follow my sewing and life journey on Substack now.Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-36730046165711160212024-02-26T15:40:00.003+10:002024-02-26T15:40:38.965+10:00I love designing doll clothes<p> </p><div class="captioned-image-container" style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 0px;"><figure style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; 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--tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; font-size: calc(var(--font-size-14) + var(--font_size_body_offset, 0px)); letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-14); line-height: var(--line-height-20); margin-top: var(--size-8); padding-left: 109.1875px; padding-right: 109.1875px; text-align: center; width: 509.59375px;">This months pattern for paid subscribers</figcaption></figure></div><h3 class="header-with-anchor-widget" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-size: 1.375em; font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em; position: relative;">Introduction<div class="header-anchor-widget offset-top" id="§introduction" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; 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color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I’m a quiet person who likes to keep to myself. But I love creating and sharing what I create. </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I used to cringe whenever I sold a doll clothes pattern because I was worried there would be something wrong with it.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I used to flinch and feel afraid whenever I got an Etsy message from a customer because I thought it would be a complaint.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I had never made doll clothes for an American Girl Doll before. Though I could sew.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I didn’t know much about running a business but I wanted to prove to myself that I could do anything I set my mind to and be productive and successful. </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">It seems you can teach an old dog new tricks!</p><h3 class="header-with-anchor-widget" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-size: 1.375em; font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em; position: relative;">💼 Hence the pattern business.<div class="header-anchor-widget offset-top" id="§hence-the-pattern-business" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; height: 30px; left: -56px; position: absolute; top: -72px; width: 56px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button-container" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; display: flex; height: 1.2em; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 72px; width: 40px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button" href="https://valspiers.substack.com/i/141139769/hence-the-pattern-business" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; border-radius: var(--border-radius-full); cursor: pointer; display: flex; height: 40px; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; width: 40px;"><svg class="header-anchor-widget-icon" fill="none" height="20" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" stroke="currentColor" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10 13a5 5 0 0 0 7.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 0 0-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71"></path><path d="M14 11a5 5 0 0 0-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 0 0 7.07 7.07l1.71-1.71"></path></svg></div></div></div></h3><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I had just retired and found myself getting involved with blogging and patchwork on the internet. Some ladies were drawing patterns for patchwork and quilts and making them available as PDFs to download. </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">Fast forward a few years and I decided I could sell patterns because I loved everything about the “new” PDF download craze. All I can remember about choosing to design doll clothes patterns is that it came about gradually over several months. Then I was all out into creating patterns and sewing up the designs then writing instructions.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">It sounds pretty straight forward but I spent about 5 years learning new skills. I am still learning!</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I taught myself:</p><ul style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; 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--tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Blogger, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Teachable, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Keynote, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Numbers, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Pages, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Google Docs, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Dropbox, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Doll clothes sewing of course. </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);"></p></li></ul><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I learnt about: </p><ul style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Craftsy,</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Etsy, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">branding,</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">audiences, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">copy writing, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">SEO, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">title creation, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">blog outlines, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">time blocking, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">batch creating, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Youtube video making, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Facebook groups, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">Facebook Pages.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">hero stories,</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">asking people to buy my patterns. </p></li></ul><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I learnt how to create:</p><ul style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">a successful newsletter with 2000 subscribers (closed because it didn’t match my vision anymore),</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">My own FB group (now with 1000+ members),</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">My own FB page (now with 1000+ followers), </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">landing pages, </p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">header images,</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: var(--size-8) 0 0 var(--size-32);"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding-left: var(--size-4);">a book keeping spreadsheet. </p></li></ul><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I got an ABN and I hired an accountant to do my tax return. There was nothing slow about my life but I loved every minute of it until I didn’t, and I changed nearly everything about my business.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I realised one day that I had achieved all the goals that I had set out to achieve.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I had taught myself to be a business person. I had a steady passive income. I had an emergency savings account. I was no longer afraid of dealing with customers and my business was thriving. I was a self made success in every way I could think of.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">The business was just starting to become ‘things I should do to keep my customers happy’. I took a good look at what I was doing and I decided it was time to make new goals!</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;">Get my newsletter in your inbox. </span><a href="http://valspiers.substack.com" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" target="_blank">Sign up in Substack</a></p><h3 class="header-with-anchor-widget" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-size: 1.375em; font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em; position: relative;">🖥️ Somewhere along the way I had become a designer<div class="header-anchor-widget offset-top" id="§somewhere-along-the-way-i-had-become-a-designer" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; height: 30px; left: -56px; position: absolute; top: -72px; width: 56px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button-container" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; display: flex; height: 1.2em; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 72px; width: 40px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button" href="https://valspiers.substack.com/i/141139769/somewhere-along-the-way-i-had-become-a-designer" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; border-radius: var(--border-radius-full); cursor: pointer; display: flex; height: 40px; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; width: 40px;"><svg class="header-anchor-widget-icon" fill="none" height="20" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" stroke="currentColor" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10 13a5 5 0 0 0 7.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 0 0-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71"></path><path d="M14 11a5 5 0 0 0-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 0 0 7.07 7.07l1.71-1.71"></path></svg></div></div></div></h3><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I no longer saw myself as retired. I had a design business. I designed doll clothes and sold the patterns.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">After about 6 years on the doll clothes I wanted to branch out. I liked the idea of designing digital planners and journals.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0;">I know a bit about desktop design and graphic design and art. However, I’m not an artist in the sense that an artist draws original images. I </span><strong style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0;">can</strong><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0;"> draw original images but it’s hard, slow work that I’m not prepared to commit to on a long term basis. I want pretty planners now! So I create a planner and use art that I buy for commercial use along with some of my own art.</span></p><h3 class="header-with-anchor-widget" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-size: 1.375em; font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em; position: relative;">I Love Designing Doll Clothes<div class="header-anchor-widget offset-top" id="§i-love-designing-doll-clothes" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; height: 30px; left: -56px; position: absolute; top: -72px; width: 56px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button-container" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; display: flex; height: 1.2em; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 72px; width: 40px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button" href="https://valspiers.substack.com/i/141139769/i-love-designing-doll-clothes" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; 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caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-size: 1.125em; font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em; position: relative;">Where do I get my inspiration?<div class="header-anchor-widget offset-top" id="§where-do-i-get-my-inspiration" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; height: 24px; left: -56px; position: absolute; top: -72px; width: 56px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button-container" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; display: flex; height: 1.2em; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 72px; width: 40px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button" href="https://valspiers.substack.com/i/141139769/where-do-i-get-my-inspiration" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; border-radius: var(--border-radius-full); cursor: pointer; display: flex; height: 40px; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; width: 40px;"><svg class="header-anchor-widget-icon" fill="none" height="20" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" stroke="currentColor" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10 13a5 5 0 0 0 7.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 0 0-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71"></path><path d="M14 11a5 5 0 0 0-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 0 0 7.07 7.07l1.71-1.71"></path></svg></div></div></div></h4><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">How did we ever survive without Pinterest!</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I get a lot of my inspiration from human fashions on Pinterest. I really enjoy making a human design look great on the 18” doll. I also get ideas for outfits from the doll boards and the human boards on Pinterest.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">My latest design is a copy of a dress I saw on a lady on the Brisbane train station while I was waiting to get the train back to Bundaberg. I would call it a boho style with 3 tiers to the skirt and panels in the bodice and a tie at the neck. Hers was made from 3 or 4 different blue and white patterns. I had to use what I had so I used 2 patterns in pink.</p><h4 class="header-with-anchor-widget" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-size: 1.125em; font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em; position: relative;">This month’s sewing pattern<div class="header-anchor-widget offset-top" id="§this-months-sewing-pattern" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; height: 24px; left: -56px; position: absolute; top: -72px; width: 56px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button-container" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; display: flex; height: 1.2em; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 72px; width: 40px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button" href="https://valspiers.substack.com/i/141139769/this-months-sewing-pattern" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; 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cursor: pointer; display: flex; height: var(--size-32); justify-content: center; opacity: 0; position: absolute; right: var(--size-12); top: var(--size-12); transition: all var(--animation-timing-fast) var(--animation-smoothing); width: var(--size-32);"><svg class="lucide lucide-maximize2" fill="none" height="16" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" stroke="#FFFFFF" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="16" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">This month I have been working on the Boho Dress for the 18” American Girl Doll. I like the little panelled top so look out for more designs with this bodice.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I made the 3 tiered skirt and the sleeves using existing patterns. The bodice is more of a mish mash of several designs, making the dress original enough to go in my Etsy shop too for $9 Australian.</p><div class="captioned-image-container" style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; margin: var(--size-32) auto;"><figure style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: 0px auto; width: 728px;"><a class="image-link is-viewable-img image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8c0b4b7-8e43-4f06-b4e7-d0351b677802_970x1356.png" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; 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cursor: pointer; display: flex; height: var(--size-32); justify-content: center; opacity: 0; position: absolute; right: var(--size-12); top: var(--size-12); transition: all var(--animation-timing-fast) var(--animation-smoothing); width: var(--size-32);"><svg class="lucide lucide-maximize2" fill="none" height="16" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" stroke="#FFFFFF" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="16" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></div></div></a></figure></div><h5 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em;">Tip for reducing bulk</h5><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I while back I decided that pinking the seams and seam allowances is the best way to reduce bulk and save on thread and it is a perfectly safe finish for doll clothes. Sometimes I forget and just use the overlocker (serger) that is next to my sewing machine but another good reason for pinking the seams is that it is easy to unpick mistakes. The overlocker is very unforgiving. </p><h5 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em;">Same tip but it saves problems when you make a mistake</h5><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I made a mistake with the second sleeve because the bodice looks similar inside and out except for the seam of the first sleeve. Luckily I wasn’t planning to overlock this second sleeve seam!</p><h5 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em;">A bias neck band is a good finish for lots of designs</h5><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I made the neckline with a bias band so I could slip the ribbon ties into the band as I folded it over to stitch down. If you are looking for different ways to finish the necklines of dresses and tops I have a set of simple designs that I made up especially for practicing different ways to finish necklines. Some of my oldest customers will already have this. It’s not something I will be adding to the shop anytime soon but it will go in the paid subscription later this year.</p><div class="captioned-image-container" style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; margin: var(--size-32) auto;"><figure style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; margin: 0px auto; width: 728px;"><a class="image-link is-viewable-img image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e5d6758-c55a-4947-a103-878a213d4442.heic" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; 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caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-size: 1.125em; font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em; position: relative;">What are my plans for 2024?<div class="header-anchor-widget offset-top" id="§what-are-my-plans-for" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; height: 24px; left: -56px; 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--tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; border-radius: var(--border-radius-full); cursor: pointer; display: flex; height: 40px; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; width: 40px;"><svg class="header-anchor-widget-icon" fill="none" height="20" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" stroke="currentColor" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10 13a5 5 0 0 0 7.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 0 0-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71"></path><path d="M14 11a5 5 0 0 0-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 0 0 7.07 7.07l1.71-1.71"></path></svg></div></div></div></h4><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I can see that the demand for doll clothes patterns is not diminishing so I want to keep adding to my pattern shop. Since I will be adding all y new sewing patterns and some old ones to the paid subscription (just like a pattern club) I will be adding all new patterns to Etsy at $9 AUD. (Don’t forget my VIP group formed many years ago can access all my new patterns through your dropbox link).</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">Now that I have the Substack platform to send out my newsletters I can have a special paid subscription where I will be adding a link for downloading my new patterns each month. I also like to make accessories like bags and underwear so they will go in the paid newsletter too. Some months I will do patchwork or appliqué patterns instead of doll clothes. But I will be looking for ways to relate them to the 18” dolls.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0; text-align: center;"><span face="Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="font-size: 19px;">I’m a fan of taking existing patterns and changing them around. Anything I create this way is not exactly a new pattern so they won’t go in the shop. Such designs will only go in the paid newsletter</span><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;"><span face="var(--font_family_ui, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")" style="font-size: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I have a good collection of free designs that anyone can access with the dropbox link if you want to check out my style.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3cjig8uliu1brdeliog9q/h?rlkey=hdpn6evf7tqrowuia2f2ua50u&dl=0" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; color: #404040;">Drop box Doll Dressmaking Tutorials folder</a></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I have decided to stop adding designs to the free folder and start adding those type of designs to the paid newsletter.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">Along with the sewing newsletter each month I will be doing newsletters on the in between weeks about the other hobbies I enjoy and the many interests that fill my life. Each topic is free but the digital items and patterns I create will be in the paid newsletter that week. Each month I create all sorts of things related to these hobbies and interests such as tea recipes, digital planners, wall art, digital stickers, affirmations, mindset practices, digital journals and notebooks, goal setting and a variety of worksheets and planner inserts and regular doll clothes patterns.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">I love that I can offer all the things I design without having to put them in a shop. </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">Think of these newsletters as a monthly magazine that includes a variety of topics.</p><h4 class="header-with-anchor-widget" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: var(--font_family_headings, var(--font_family_headings_preset, "SF Compact Display", -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol")); font-size: 1.125em; font-weight: var(--font_weight_headings_preset, bold); line-height: 1.16em; margin: 1em 0px 0.625em; position: relative;">Help me build reach more people<div class="header-anchor-widget offset-top" id="§help-me-build-reach-more-people" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; height: 24px; left: -56px; position: absolute; top: -72px; width: 56px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button-container" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; display: flex; height: 1.2em; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 72px; width: 40px;"><div class="header-anchor-widget-button" href="https://valspiers.substack.com/i/141139769/help-me-build-reach-more-people" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; align-items: center; border-radius: var(--border-radius-full); cursor: pointer; display: flex; height: 40px; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; width: 40px;"><svg class="header-anchor-widget-icon" fill="none" height="20" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" stroke="currentColor" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10 13a5 5 0 0 0 7.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 0 0-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71"></path><path d="M14 11a5 5 0 0 0-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 0 0 7.07 7.07l1.71-1.71"></path></svg></div></div></div></h4><p style="caret-color: rgb(64, 64, 64); color: #404040; font-family: Spectral, serif, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 var(--size-20) 0;">If you like this newsletter please share it with your friends. 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Something that I enjoy doing is creating a magazine format for the things I write about. I’m working on a magazine format containing all my February posts. This first one will be free. I have a goal to create a magazine each month for 2024 to start with, that includes all the substack posts for the month along with some additional wall art and digital pages and lots of beautiful photos. Because it will be available as a PDF download you will be able to save the file and keep all the information and links on your device.</p>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-23849602780012934342024-02-09T09:24:00.016+10:002024-02-09T09:39:22.602+10:00My latest on Substack<p>Get my newsletter in your inbox. <a href="http://valspiers.substack.com" target="_blank">Sign up in Substack</a></p><p> 🐝 What is a tea garden?</p><p>🌿 10 plants perfect for tea making</p><p>☕ Special teas to make with dried or fresh herbs</p><p>🖨️ About the downloads I make available to paid subscribers</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link is-viewable-img image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg" target="_blank"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source sizes="100vw" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg 1456w" type="image/webp"></source><img alt="" class="sizing-normal" data-attrs="{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":1280,"width":853,"resizeWidth":216,"bytes":408859,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/jpeg","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null}" height="324.126611957796" sizes="100vw" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca2e72fa-ccca-4605-b2c3-6796969b6e77_853x1280.jpeg 1456w" width="216" /></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Introduction: A Short History of Herbal Tea</h3><p>When I get hold of something, I like to find out as much as I can comfortably handle. Something got me started on looking up the history of the use of herbs. Took me a while to get this section written up since I was reading all sorts of articles along the way. But I love the idea of all those mysterious herbal tea makers who came before me.</p><ul><li><p>Some of the earliest written documents contained information about herbal remedies, and <strong>the use of herbs for medical treatment was first recorded on papyrus scrolls in ancient Egypt</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Ancient China is well known for its traditional medicines many of which were herbal tisanes used to promote <strong>health and balance in the body.</strong></p></li><li><p>The Greeks and Romans embraced the use of herbs not only for their medicinal properties but also for the <strong>pleasure of drinking flavourful infusions.</strong></p></li><li><p>Herbal infusions continued to play a crucial role in Medieval Europe, where <strong>monasteries became centres for the cultivation of herbs</strong> and the creation of herbal remedies.</p></li><li><p><strong>One of my favourite book</strong> series has a murder mystery novel about monasteries, pharmacopeia, crumbling estates and murder of course. The book is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Monks-Hood-Murders-Mystery-Heathcliff/dp/191629474X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1705879322&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Monks Hood Murders: A 1920’s Murder Mystery in the Yorkshire Dales (Heathcliff Lennox Book 5)</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source sizes="100vw" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77ff1f8e-4902-4ace-b27b-36d35fd3826f_524x790.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77ff1f8e-4902-4ace-b27b-36d35fd3826f_524x790.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77ff1f8e-4902-4ace-b27b-36d35fd3826f_524x790.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77ff1f8e-4902-4ace-b27b-36d35fd3826f_524x790.png 1456w" type="image/webp"></source><img alt="" class="sizing-normal" data-attrs="{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/77ff1f8e-4902-4ace-b27b-36d35fd3826f_524x790.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":790,"width":524,"resizeWidth":128,"bytes":420877,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null}" height="192.9770992366412" sizes="100vw" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77ff1f8e-4902-4ace-b27b-36d35fd3826f_524x790.png" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77ff1f8e-4902-4ace-b27b-36d35fd3826f_524x790.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77ff1f8e-4902-4ace-b27b-36d35fd3826f_524x790.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77ff1f8e-4902-4ace-b27b-36d35fd3826f_524x790.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77ff1f8e-4902-4ace-b27b-36d35fd3826f_524x790.png 1456w" width="128" /></picture><div></div></div><figcaption class="image-caption"></figcaption></figure></div></li><li><p><strong>With the Renaissance</strong> came a renewed interest in classical knowledge, including herbal medicine. Herbalists and botanists like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gerard" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">John Gerard</a> (not to be confused with the John Gerard who was captured and tortured for treason against Protestant England) and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Culpeper" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nicholas Culpeper</a> documented the uses of herbs, <strong>further popularising herbal infusions. </strong></p></li><li><p>You must read about Nicholas Culpepper. Researching for this post I just had to read his whole biography in Wikipedia and these bits stuck out.<br /></p><ul><li><p>”Culpeper attempted to make medical treatments more accessible to lay persons by educating them about maintaining their health. Ultimately his ambition was to reform the system of medicine by questioning traditional methods and knowledge and exploring new solutions for ill health. The systematisation of the use of herbals by Culpeper was a key development in the evolution of modern pharmaceuticals, most of which originally had herbal origins”.</p></li><li><p>He also seems to have had a sense of humour since he wrote this in one of his books about less scrupulous types.<br />"This not being pleasing, and less profitable to me, I consulted with my two brothers, Dr. Reason and Dr. Experience, and took a voyage to visit my mother Nature, by whose advice, together with the help of Dr. Diligence, I at last obtained my desire; and, being warned by Mr. Honesty, a stranger in our days, to publish it to the world, I have done it."<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Culpeper#cite_note-3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><sup>[3]</sup></a></p></li></ul><p></p></li><li><p>European settlers brought their herbal knowledge to <strong>the American colonies</strong>, where <strong>indigenous plants were integrated into traditional herbal practices</strong>. Native American communities also had their own herbal traditions, contributing to the diversity of herbal infusions.</p></li><li><p>As the scientific understanding of <strong>pharmaceuticals advanced in the 19th Century</strong> herbal medicines were being pushed into the background and considered unscientific . They were described as home remedies or folk medicine. </p></li><li><p>In the 20th Century herbal infusions experienced a resurgence fuelled by growing interest in natural remedies and holistic health. Traditional herbal knowledge blended with modern scientific research tho validate the medicinal properties of various herbs.</p></li><li><p>Today herbal infusions continue to be enjoyed worldwide for their diverse flavours and potential health benefits. Many people appreciate them as caffeine-free alternatives to traditional tea and coffee, and herbal blends are often marketed for their calming, energising and immune-boosting properties.</p><p></p></li></ul><h3>🐝 What is a Tea Garden?</h3><p>A tea garden is planted with herbs and flowers that are suitable for using in herbal infusions. There is nothing more satisfying than walking out into your garden and picking leaves or petals to make your own tea. Over the years I’ve had several tea gardens both in pots and in a bed and it’s time for me to make another one. Now I’m a bit older there is a kind of love hate relationship with garden building. I so want to have the garden but I have to push myself a fair bit to get out there and work on it. </p><p>This is my second attempt at a garden at this place. It’s smaller this time so fingers crossed I can look after it. Here are some guidelines for getting started with your own tea garden.</p><p>Most herbs like to be well drained so you are looking for a flat or gently sloping part of your yard that is in full sun for most of the day. I live in a very hot region so my garden will need some shade in the morning and afternoon. I have put the garden bed between the house and back fence. The house provides shade in the morning and the fence provides shade in the afternoon. It is also far enough from the side fence so the winter sun can easily reach it.</p><p>This is not the first herb bed I have tried to plant. I didn’t realise how much the neighbour’s shed blocked the lower winter sun so my bed was always damp and cold in winter and in nearly full sun in summer instead of being protected by the house. You can see my new bed is that square in the middle of the yard. It has been there several months and already I have weeds around it.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic" target="_blank"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source sizes="100vw" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic 1456w" type="image/webp"></source><img alt="" class="sizing-normal" data-attrs="{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":1092,"width":1456,"resizeWidth":298,"bytes":4162386,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/heic","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null}" height="223.5" sizes="100vw" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F367ccd41-cef2-4c5f-b571-6731b8fd68e5.heic 1456w" width="298" /></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>I’ve been writing this post for a couple of weeks so I’ve made some progress with my garden. I’ve emptied 6 bags of soil into the bed. I have to carry them from the front of the house. There are 7 more and it looks like I will need more. Probably another 6 bags of compost this time.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic" target="_blank"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source sizes="100vw" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic 1456w" type="image/webp"></source><img alt="" class="sizing-normal" data-attrs="{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":1092,"width":1456,"resizeWidth":306,"bytes":5024240,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/heic","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null}" height="229.5" sizes="100vw" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0bbaf8e-a20b-430b-bd4a-09678d268ee5.heic 1456w" width="306" /></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>If you don’t have much yard you can easily grow herbs in pots on a balcony or sunny path area. For some reason I haven’t had much luck with anything in pots so I’m hoping this garden bed works out better than the first one.</p><p>I’ve spent a few hours drinking tea and reading my tea books. I have several because tea of all kinds has interested me for a while. Looking at the books is much more fun than working out in the hot yard. I know I’m procrastinating but I just keep telling myself that research is legitimate.</p><p>There are lots of great ideas on Pinterest. <a href="https://www.pinterest.com.au/valspierssews/herb-garden-ideas/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">I have put together some in this board.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source sizes="100vw" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53e7552e-446d-402c-ad1e-921f76dd9f89_3032x1481.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53e7552e-446d-402c-ad1e-921f76dd9f89_3032x1481.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53e7552e-446d-402c-ad1e-921f76dd9f89_3032x1481.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53e7552e-446d-402c-ad1e-921f76dd9f89_3032x1481.png 1456w" type="image/webp"></source><img alt="" class="sizing-normal" data-attrs="{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/53e7552e-446d-402c-ad1e-921f76dd9f89_3032x1481.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":711,"width":1456,"resizeWidth":154,"bytes":3012840,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null}" height="75.20192307692308" sizes="100vw" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53e7552e-446d-402c-ad1e-921f76dd9f89_3032x1481.png" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53e7552e-446d-402c-ad1e-921f76dd9f89_3032x1481.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53e7552e-446d-402c-ad1e-921f76dd9f89_3032x1481.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53e7552e-446d-402c-ad1e-921f76dd9f89_3032x1481.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53e7552e-446d-402c-ad1e-921f76dd9f89_3032x1481.png 1456w" width="154" /></picture><div></div></div></figure></div><h3>🌿 10 Plants Perfect for Tea making</h3><p>I specifically wanted herbs to grow in Queensland but you can grow most of these anywhere in the world. The one plant that will be a challenge for me is chamomile but I’m determined to give it another go.</p><p>This next bit is a list that I asked ChatGPT to make for me. I’ve found AI very useful for the types of things I like to research like this herb list. I’ve also asked it to make me a tour itinerary for my trip to the Blue Mountains. I was gob smacked! Saved me heaps of time and searching. The trip is in March so I will write about that later.</p><p>The following is a list of herbs that can be grown in the southern hemisphere to create a delightful and aromatic tea garden:</p><p>1. <strong>Lemon Balm</strong> (Melissa officinalis): Lemon balm is known for its lemony fragrance and calming properties. It grows well in mild to warm climates and can be used to make a refreshing tea.</p><p>2. <strong>Peppermint</strong> (Mentha × piperita): Peppermint is a hardy herb that is easy to grow. It has a strong menthol flavor and is great for making invigorating tea.</p><p><strong>3. Lavender</strong> (Lavandula spp.): Lavender is not only visually appealing but also adds a unique floral aroma to tea. Choose a variety that is well-suited to your local climate.</p><p><strong>4. Chamomile</strong> (Matricaria chamomilla): Chamomile is a classic herb known for its calming properties. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil.</p><p><strong>5. Rosemary</strong> (Rosmarinus officinalis): Rosemary has a robust flavor and aroma. It is a versatile herb that can be used in various tea blends and prefers a sunny, well-drained spot.</p><p><strong>6. Lemon Verbena</strong> (Aloysia citrodora): Lemon verbena offers a strong lemon scent and is popular for making aromatic teas. It requires a warm and sunny location.</p><p><strong>7. Ginger</strong> (Zingiber officinale): While ginger is typically associated with tropical climates, it can also be grown in subtropical regions. It adds warmth and spiciness to tea.</p><p><strong>8. Spearmint</strong> (Mentha spicata): Similar to peppermint, spearmint is a flavorful herb that is often used in teas. It grows well in a variety of climates.</p><p><strong>9. Thyme</strong> (Thymus spp.): Thyme varieties like lemon thyme or orange thyme can be used to add unique flavors to your tea. Thyme prefers well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight.</p><p><strong>10. Lemon Myrtle</strong> (Backhousia citriodora): Native to Australia, lemon myrtle has a strong lemon flavor and is commonly used in herbal teas. It thrives in subtropical and tropical climates.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap" data-attrs="{"url":"%%checkout_url%%","text":"Subscribe","language":"en"}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">1000 Weeks with Val Spiers is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p><p class="cta-caption"><br /></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><h3>☕ Some Special Tea Recipes to Suit any Mood</h3><p>Of course when I make a herbal infusion I just pick some rosemary or lemon balm and a few mint leaves and pour boiling water over the leaves. Little did I know there were base plants then feature plants then accent plants used to build a good tea. Then you can have citrusy flavours, minty flavours, floral flavours and warm spiced flavours.</p><p>I can see myself starting a new hobby of making herbal tea mixes. I’ve already looked up a few places where I can buy dried herbs and flowers and spices. So now I have a garden to create and a collection of dried herbs to buy. This is just typical of how I think and act. I start off with a simple plan - plant a few herbs - and now I have the beginnings of a whole cottage industry!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png" target="_blank"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source sizes="100vw" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png 1456w" type="image/webp"></source><img alt="" class="sizing-normal" data-attrs="{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":1456,"width":1456,"resizeWidth":122,"bytes":7745715,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null}" height="122" sizes="100vw" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a208e94-6aa8-4ca7-8d88-2c5a2261cd2e_4096x4096.png 1456w" width="122" /></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>I asked ChatGPT to come up with some tea recipes so I can claim them as mine.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Chamomile Lavender Calm Infusion</strong></p></li></ul><p>2 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers</p><p>1/2 teaspoon of dried lavender buds or 1 teaspoon of fresh buds</p><p>1/2 teaspoon of dried lemon balm leaves or several fresh leaves.</p><p>Use a small teapot with a strainer or a cup with a strainer. Pour boiling water over the herbs and let sit for about 5 mins.</p><p>This tea is mild and fragrant. I really like lavender in tea. It may be a bit strong for some people.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png" target="_blank"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source sizes="100vw" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png 1456w" type="image/webp"></source><img alt="" class="sizing-normal" data-attrs="{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":1456,"width":1456,"resizeWidth":112,"bytes":8153231,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null}" height="112" sizes="100vw" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42177c3c-844b-478c-b799-847467f0fbaf_4096x4096.png 1456w" width="112" /></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ul><li><p><strong>Citrus Mint Energising Tea</strong></p></li></ul><p>2 teaspoons or dried peppermint leaves or a few fresh leaves</p><p>2 teaspoons of dried lemongrass or an inch of fresh lemongrass white base</p><p>1 teaspoon of dried rose petals or several fresh petals</p><p>1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers</p><p>1 teaspoon of dried orange peel</p><p>lemon slice for garnish</p><p>This tea is really mellow. I can’t be sure but I think the orange makes it really smooth. The peppermint is still the hero but it’s nice and smooth.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png" target="_blank"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source sizes="100vw" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png 1456w" type="image/webp"></source><img alt="" class="sizing-normal" data-attrs="{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":1456,"width":1456,"resizeWidth":114,"bytes":4631199,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null}" height="114" sizes="100vw" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd35f80b6-4a09-45a1-b32f-cc6f8a249e77_4096x4096.png 1456w" width="114" /></picture><div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">I will be adding these little digital stickers and more to the downloads soon.</figcaption></figure></div><h3>🖨️ Creating things for paid subscribers</h3><p>When I write I also have to create digital and physical things. I offer all my artistic notes and patterns as downloads to paid subscribers. Here’s what I have been creating lately.</p><p>I’ve made a convenient printable list of the plants so I can keep it on my desk. I won’t be buying plants for about 6 weeks yet.</p><p>I’ve made recipe pages for the teas that I will keep in my tea cupboard. I intend to print them out in colour in A5 size and laminate them. At present they are just in my folder as black and white A4.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png" target="_blank"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source sizes="100vw" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png 1456w" type="image/webp"></source><img alt="" class="sizing-normal" data-attrs="{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":1916,"width":1364,"resizeWidth":126,"bytes":1790232,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null}" height="176.99120234604106" sizes="100vw" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F39d000e7-e587-4018-9db5-ffe45b7296ec_1364x1916.png 1456w" width="126" /></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>I love cute sayings so I’ve made an A5 wall art piece with “It’s tea time” on it.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg" target="_blank"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source sizes="100vw" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg 1456w" type="image/webp"></source><img alt="" class="sizing-normal" data-attrs="{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":2000,"width":1410,"resizeWidth":122,"bytes":189449,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/jpeg","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null}" height="173.04964539007094" sizes="100vw" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b0e354-7afd-4b88-a7d3-79f461529023_1410x2000.jpeg 1456w" width="122" /></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>I know there are lots of older people out there doing all sorts of wonderful things. I want to make sure everyone knows that older people have a lot of living to do and we don’t just sit around and sleep. That’s why I started this newsletter. </p><p>In next weeks newsletter you will discover…</p><p>🧠 That life is about thriving and requires mental and physical effort.</p><p>❎ That life is made up of crossroad decisions that take effort.</p><p>🎉 That life can surprise us when we least expect it.</p><p>and I create a new digital planner.</p><p>Here’s to taking care of ourselves,</p><p>Val</p><p></p>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-27616875060155340752024-01-07T07:25:00.004+10:002024-02-09T10:03:35.721+10:00Updating my content to a lifestyle blog with sewing<h3 style="text-align: left;">Time to write about more things</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Paid version of my newsletter similar to the pattern club I had</li><li>Starting a lifestyle blog on Substack</li><li>I'm still into doll clothes</li><li>I have lots of other interests</li><li>I hope you follow me to Substack</li></ul></div><div>After so many years compiling this blog it has become a great resource for anyone sewing doll clothes.</div><div>Use the side bar links and the search feature to find sewing things.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Easy to subscribe paid version of my newsletter with downloads</h3><div>I am moving away from blogging about one topic.</div><div>I am starting a lifestyle blog over on Substack.</div><div>Substack has a nice modern interface and it's a place where you can subscribe just as you did for my newsletter.</div><div>I will post the free newsletters to this blog for a while. </div><div>I hope you will move on with me.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://valspiers.substack.com" target="_blank">Visit my Substack homepage</a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Starting a lifestyle blog</h3><div>My Substack newsletter will be all my sewing just like my original monthly newsletter. However, it will include weekly posts in between about all the other things I do.</div><div>It's a great time in my life to be thinking more about the big picture than just sewing doll clothes.</div><div>My first post is part 1of how I'm planning my year for 2024.</div><div><br /></div><div>I enjoyed my doll clothes pattern club when that was running and I hope to create a similar style of club by adding a variety of downloads to the paid newsletter that is so easy to subscribe to in Substack.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">I'm still sewing doll clothes</h3><div>My lifestyle posts will include all my activities and insights.</div><div>I still love to make doll clothes and new patterns so you'll find regular posts about my sewing and designing.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">I have many interests</h3><div>My life is much more than doll clothes.</div><div>I love to plan and journal.</div><div>I love to make quilts.</div><div>I love to travel and book everything online.</div><div>I love to read fiction and non-fiction.</div><div>I love to make jewellery and I'll be trying to sell it on Etsy.</div><div>I love to learn about how to lead my best life.</div><div>I love to exercise and try to stay healthy.</div><div>I love to visit my family.</div><div>I love to walk.</div><div>I love to go to the coffee shop by myself.</div><div>I love to organise my wardrobe and manage my self-care.</div><div>I love to try new things like meditation, planning to the moon cycles, the latest apps, new habits.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">I hope you will follow me to Substack</h3><div>I love sharing my successes and my struggles. It helps me take stock of my life and feel happy.</div><div>I also hope it helps you to lead a life that you're happy with. There is so much living to do and we always need to be growing and changing.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://valspiers.substack.com" target="_blank">Visit my Substack homepage</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers,</div><div>Val</div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-63646754473819400752023-02-09T10:38:00.002+10:002023-02-09T10:38:30.961+10:00Easy and cute doll sweater for 18" dolls<p> I have been doing quite a lot with knits lately.</p><h4><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u>Not all knits work with all knit patterns</u></li><li><u>Use a stretchiness guide</u></li><li><u>An easy to sew neck band</u></li><li><u>Finishing the seams</u></li><li><u>The Published Pattern</u></li></ul></h4><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7v2GoUlRrESByfYduk6yYHDe5q-IdeLL6lbOMSKUY9An_IihfssYPxgO7U0Kc6GqjSvkpPcZud-7NRFHuw0ilRRoOPwlxZrtfwt-fdObWm9NN5eQTDS4gbDXyN8W4iGhHCH8Jf4EHbWrWJzjPGXs6DNPic2l2GGoX20qDy3F4ixhrPz3Rm89R5UB/s3772/IMG_2569.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valspierssews Faux Bow Sweater doll clothes" border="0" data-original-height="3772" data-original-width="2291" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7v2GoUlRrESByfYduk6yYHDe5q-IdeLL6lbOMSKUY9An_IihfssYPxgO7U0Kc6GqjSvkpPcZud-7NRFHuw0ilRRoOPwlxZrtfwt-fdObWm9NN5eQTDS4gbDXyN8W4iGhHCH8Jf4EHbWrWJzjPGXs6DNPic2l2GGoX20qDy3F4ixhrPz3Rm89R5UB/w242-h400/IMG_2569.HEIC" title="Valspierssews Faux Bow Sweater doll clothes" width="242" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>Not all knits work with all knit patterns</u></h4><p>There are so many different variations of knit fabrics.</p><p>It's difficult to make a design that will suit a range of knits. If you don't have the right knit the pattern doesn't work the way it's supposed to.</p><p>I stumbled across this cute sweater with a stuck on bow that I just had to try to replicate for the doll.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9PLOj1f8ezrYjDFnq3L4vo75bqRR4snMyq8doqV2hjUWhwAxDDAzKzdDr5xR_KpqI5ASKYXKKE1j9C5t1axeKqHLaNozwUKaUpalTIXpvkM9xXglzYDc_w1eFe50kWaQvGbKpDbYMHh4UTrGJPC6tlaDVvtKH9DmObo4FXEtnj5dg8Fj4-gvFewD-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1262" data-original-width="1344" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9PLOj1f8ezrYjDFnq3L4vo75bqRR4snMyq8doqV2hjUWhwAxDDAzKzdDr5xR_KpqI5ASKYXKKE1j9C5t1axeKqHLaNozwUKaUpalTIXpvkM9xXglzYDc_w1eFe50kWaQvGbKpDbYMHh4UTrGJPC6tlaDVvtKH9DmObo4FXEtnj5dg8Fj4-gvFewD-" width="256" /></a></div><br />It's from Shein. I found it on Pinterest. <p></p><p>I have a lot of fun trying to make a design suitable for an 18" doll to wear. I think the one I designed for my doll looks better than the people one.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ9EdW6Rfu5ss7X_lt-tBtj55RFCVRLrmjs3OUBxiWjbmigQXs5ha2e6_aSe8Q59zQaj-FQAxZxEQ20-BNXDf8XTQdwlzFlKbM67NYbo-w9S-nHX58qJ9IBV2iFJoRcv_epCvVKd9hvZjhdmP_Lp-0p5WgxasVbz0hrL48xTuybriDl-qjcYIzPA5C/s3805/IMG_2576.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3805" data-original-width="2514" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ9EdW6Rfu5ss7X_lt-tBtj55RFCVRLrmjs3OUBxiWjbmigQXs5ha2e6_aSe8Q59zQaj-FQAxZxEQ20-BNXDf8XTQdwlzFlKbM67NYbo-w9S-nHX58qJ9IBV2iFJoRcv_epCvVKd9hvZjhdmP_Lp-0p5WgxasVbz0hrL48xTuybriDl-qjcYIzPA5C/s320/IMG_2576.HEIC" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNt7d7HLkI_VUv5zQWv5phVmVJHs6iLEOxr2skKuXAkTcPhAHWASU8_DUW4rw47MbmZRdeG__BDutDculSXR9AxlMA86h1vW18dvneBs4I1AcB7Jw7jUQ5RlAEURF7EUotCrwkS3B8Pw634wVnS-k8tfqOmAJ8MQpdq5YX4pKz0Ng54-187OOYGT4_/s2782/IMG_2568.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2782" data-original-width="1665" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNt7d7HLkI_VUv5zQWv5phVmVJHs6iLEOxr2skKuXAkTcPhAHWASU8_DUW4rw47MbmZRdeG__BDutDculSXR9AxlMA86h1vW18dvneBs4I1AcB7Jw7jUQ5RlAEURF7EUotCrwkS3B8Pw634wVnS-k8tfqOmAJ8MQpdq5YX4pKz0Ng54-187OOYGT4_/s320/IMG_2568.HEIC" width="192" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">I had several knit fabrics and I wanted to try them all with this design. The white one is t-shirt knit. A nice medium weight, not too flimsy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The pink velour one is not very stretchy so I had to adjust the cuffs and the waist band to make the strip a bit longer. After making one I decided the waist band needed to be wider to look more in proportion with the thicker knit.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also realised that I would have to make the cuff strip the same width as the wrist edge of the sleeve so it would go over the hand.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJT0uLX9XME3Vyf2K6JZkzaO3c2RzjayzHFkAN_Z07my5Mi2qHsXGr60M_3U9G_Z5EhykJy_iG-wgg29jOuMiQgvIdcI6v2DXsBAg_Cg3zhvOZpbttb5ebFyGQwxjTbyOOwNi9Eirgdk_b5tuNJDtkry0DBau4aNTdoVAQ_i56PF3S1Mvn2kwKMsLj/s2700/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2025" data-original-width="2700" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJT0uLX9XME3Vyf2K6JZkzaO3c2RzjayzHFkAN_Z07my5Mi2qHsXGr60M_3U9G_Z5EhykJy_iG-wgg29jOuMiQgvIdcI6v2DXsBAg_Cg3zhvOZpbttb5ebFyGQwxjTbyOOwNi9Eirgdk_b5tuNJDtkry0DBau4aNTdoVAQ_i56PF3S1Mvn2kwKMsLj/s320/3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I tried a lycra one but it was just too thin and didn't look any good with the bow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>Use a stretchiness guide</u></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Eventually I decided I needed a knit stretchiness guide so you would be able to choose the right pattern pieces for your knit. I wanted the pattern to work with more types of knits than t-shirt knit because the pretty knits I had were all over the place. You can just use a ruler but including the guide means you don't need to search for a ruler.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fNMGCAm2d_DW3F-ws8E-mmgHnbcrV4LhPOrUZVWlTSoXBbd7qQG619zpQqKxiKFMGg6xTQbJdIGW5vMAhgxC0cUEhmY8Hhdv1PGKEb7cBJCVHwq3HVCV-1XiwsYNdFaBBB8jbgTR-qeQqY1KgBdRIMfDVg-b0hhSarrxSKihCS3o-i_9b9QJNApy/s1452/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-09%20at%209.39.48%20am.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="1452" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fNMGCAm2d_DW3F-ws8E-mmgHnbcrV4LhPOrUZVWlTSoXBbd7qQG619zpQqKxiKFMGg6xTQbJdIGW5vMAhgxC0cUEhmY8Hhdv1PGKEb7cBJCVHwq3HVCV-1XiwsYNdFaBBB8jbgTR-qeQqY1KgBdRIMfDVg-b0hhSarrxSKihCS3o-i_9b9QJNApy/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-09%20at%209.39.48%20am.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>An easy to sew neck band</u></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I called this design easy because the neckband fits perfectly and doesn't cause any trouble when you stretch it out to sew on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The method I use is perfect for those times when you don't want to use ribbing or you just don't have matching ribbing. It works for all stretchiness types of knits as long as they are not ribbing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a bit of trouble folding the neckband over the seam allowance with this knit. In hind sight I should have trimmed off a bit of the seam allowance across the centre front where the front panel sits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had to go over a bit of edge where my stitching missed. When you top stitch from the right side you can't see exactly what is going on behind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyASY0G4Dz7sDIKcjEbZx9gIMLjjuRmahFmealDXBTvu4IrW_JWEJgWX9jv2hn0WhnOlYqakTpQLSBD5P9-k6UfCocN8SfmeQTUf6aSCkH7klJcNKJjaUq5PIeZ8S4fvbiYkmiIrMchaglJANHmPSuEXVyt0AWmMyDu47JcMei6_phB2TpABo-_Guv/s4032/IMG_2589.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyASY0G4Dz7sDIKcjEbZx9gIMLjjuRmahFmealDXBTvu4IrW_JWEJgWX9jv2hn0WhnOlYqakTpQLSBD5P9-k6UfCocN8SfmeQTUf6aSCkH7klJcNKJjaUq5PIeZ8S4fvbiYkmiIrMchaglJANHmPSuEXVyt0AWmMyDu47JcMei6_phB2TpABo-_Guv/s320/IMG_2589.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>I also decided not to trim any of the neck band after top stitching because this knit seems to unravel a bit when cut on the straight edge. I don't think it will make the garment any less hardy but it does look a bit messy on the band seams.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKe9OZuXuV-oCy9RvGalFPfI797SwJsnpfQp3jCUZoubK2PaVKK2o95wU7CkIWV3IKFf1WUxiRFx9m8Qm31U_G3MJyEvkNI3MAqCmyAbbV_WnWYA9LL1pJH3OBAqvCcEgtCFk-6ffxfdDLGYRCJU8Qc5nubHISHNS-mto6sFLlKq_JAxZ3vRCwPssp/s4032/IMG_2588.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKe9OZuXuV-oCy9RvGalFPfI797SwJsnpfQp3jCUZoubK2PaVKK2o95wU7CkIWV3IKFf1WUxiRFx9m8Qm31U_G3MJyEvkNI3MAqCmyAbbV_WnWYA9LL1pJH3OBAqvCcEgtCFk-6ffxfdDLGYRCJU8Qc5nubHISHNS-mto6sFLlKq_JAxZ3vRCwPssp/w400-h300/IMG_2588.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>Finishing the seams</u></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the past when I sewed knits I would open the seam at the wrist and stitch it flat. I am over that now. I don't think it really makes any difference to the look on the doll. I guess it looks a bit clunky on the inside of the sleeve but I don't worry too much about staring at the insides of my garments. If you make knit tops to sell your customer would have to be pretty finicky to complain about neatness or not on the inside. As long as it is finished as best as you can.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have even stopped overlocking my seems because it add bulk and stiffness to a garment that spoils the look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2xN89pmU4YYtpEFOLGLi142JaktfpLGYBJcyeCryIBXZoXKbmep5h__CkANs1TItiUTlMp_2PAIMcvYHV-0zT-VS3iWYhjblRJbIiMEqy8Zyk44oekQY2l_AOfDjarJ1lwiygdvB4ygUWyQtfg1PJD_KcrIgQeASCtihnKH5yQ3Z2ESYRObnniGm/s4032/IMG_2590.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2xN89pmU4YYtpEFOLGLi142JaktfpLGYBJcyeCryIBXZoXKbmep5h__CkANs1TItiUTlMp_2PAIMcvYHV-0zT-VS3iWYhjblRJbIiMEqy8Zyk44oekQY2l_AOfDjarJ1lwiygdvB4ygUWyQtfg1PJD_KcrIgQeASCtihnKH5yQ3Z2ESYRObnniGm/s320/IMG_2590.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>The narrow zig zag!</u></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The other thing I always do when I sew knits is to use a very narrow zig zag stitch for all the seams and top stitching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRQfwM7IUcHrnJctZlhmZPQnAE9wAdyc0AGHvGBcIGGF7-5pcgZzL-3cGuPuisIe3PXEWVawLON_2ElzHbYnnWhqbShRhWE6ySlix_TeKZNVTXUBwOiIBAzt-1XypioPv_-RPWiO2i6wDqH9Kbxd-hgYU2f-kHL9pn4w_0dgR0zXi3hAXUrHU814Y/s4032/IMG_2591.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRQfwM7IUcHrnJctZlhmZPQnAE9wAdyc0AGHvGBcIGGF7-5pcgZzL-3cGuPuisIe3PXEWVawLON_2ElzHbYnnWhqbShRhWE6ySlix_TeKZNVTXUBwOiIBAzt-1XypioPv_-RPWiO2i6wDqH9Kbxd-hgYU2f-kHL9pn4w_0dgR0zXi3hAXUrHU814Y/s320/IMG_2591.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My 1/4" foot has a hole in it for the needle to go through and when I set my zig zag to 1mm I find that the needle still goes through the hole so I don't have to change feet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have also found that using the zig zag means I don't have to change to a special knits needle. I always use my regular needle for knits. The only time I might have trouble is with the very stretch lycra style knits. The ones that stretch in every direction.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The narrow zig zag allows the garment to stretch without breaking the threads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I don't think it would allow enough stretch for the really stretchy fabrics. Dolls don't tend to put a lot of stress on their clothes though so it may be OK.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>The Published Pattern</u></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Faux Bow Sweater is good for both Our Generation dolls and American Girl dolls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi61nP90-mjUnltgMejPHRvStki8ncNZRJ9NxVqV8JY-3Q25ep3miMgyGy-LQGTTfCZUU_HRAFfb50tbe5i7e8E08RPToCr3GJLifARlcMxUFH5f4RH8JgAR1_-Z2eFe_oGdvoYf_ExvNEdubC_0eF8pwP0WdvjJb_QPBwdiIRVqJYkOc4369HLPD1v/s3093/IMG_2575.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3093" data-original-width="2841" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi61nP90-mjUnltgMejPHRvStki8ncNZRJ9NxVqV8JY-3Q25ep3miMgyGy-LQGTTfCZUU_HRAFfb50tbe5i7e8E08RPToCr3GJLifARlcMxUFH5f4RH8JgAR1_-Z2eFe_oGdvoYf_ExvNEdubC_0eF8pwP0WdvjJb_QPBwdiIRVqJYkOc4369HLPD1v/s320/IMG_2575.HEIC" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I published this one in February 2023. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">VIP ladies will find it in the VIP Dropbox folder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1397004806/faux-bow-sweater-knit-top-for-winter?click_key=9d7b2179cacba6c6bd5eb79fe6376425bc2e6110%3A1397004806&click_sum=ca0eaee0&ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1" target="_blank">Everyone else can find it in my shop.</a> Each time I publish a new pattern I put it on sale for that month so always check out the sale section in my shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Don't forget you can get 20% off with the code SAVE2020 if you put $20 or more Australian dollars in your cart. The $20 total is before tax.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1397004806/faux-bow-sweater-knit-top-for-winter?click_key=9d7b2179cacba6c6bd5eb79fe6376425bc2e6110%3A1397004806&click_sum=ca0eaee0&ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Valspierssews Faux Bow Sweater" border="0" data-original-height="3388" data-original-width="2306" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDNkXo6QEz0VGFGHl-nTIwz79LUGvqDcn7w833qUp6NxykFVu1rRtpeflpDEkuqkCgX8utfi33sgdl2dm_fUBS6lXbU6sMsKy58pT7JaDib1YGXqXEQ12VOriARJ0nesPlMRgT10mc7dHv686PKROckZvru03p1aUqRFV7pdGTb7_vPEbQNPxkrtN/w271-h400/IMG_2587.HEIC" title="Valspierssews Faux Bow Sweater" width="271" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you don't already have the pattern for this sherpa beanie with ear flaps keep a look out in the free <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3cjig8uliu1brdeliog9q/h?dl=0&rlkey=hdpn6evf7tqrowuia2f2ua50u" target="_blank">Doll Clothes Pattern Folder in Dropbox. I will be putting it up shortly. It will be No.35.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happ Doll Dressmaking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Val</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><br /><p><br /></p>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-39399894977968290632022-12-02T09:51:00.006+10:002022-12-02T09:51:41.882+10:00Making up the knit tunic with a ribbing neckband<p>This knit tunic is a great design to quickly add something cute to your doll's wardrobe.</p><p>My fabric choice is a knit with an all over small design of Christmas cookies.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I bought this from Spoonflower. There are so many gorgeous prints to choose from and even at full price it is good value to get a pattern that is not in the regular shops.</li></ul><p></p><p>I chose the cotton knit which is so soft and light. Perfect for doll clothes. It is a regular knit with knit and pearl sides but because it is so soft it doesn't curl at the cut edges enough to cause a problem.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKLi6XYgSqv4sJnRq-8lsbk_U-s-_OdACpgQ-H0uc9PPI1OD40ZDBZhdHCUgSG3gCkgSbpiBz_8wwcivWOx7o4r0W4RhEkQXckbpLodAc6fDyoDdfcZMByRNkipKuaLwoiokpfCYWuygeN5sVwbed0yoFyDQJHWxVE6QY7PJuYEedyg5OSXXwkY0w/s4032/Full%20tunic.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valspierssews 18" doll knit tunic" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKLi6XYgSqv4sJnRq-8lsbk_U-s-_OdACpgQ-H0uc9PPI1OD40ZDBZhdHCUgSG3gCkgSbpiBz_8wwcivWOx7o4r0W4RhEkQXckbpLodAc6fDyoDdfcZMByRNkipKuaLwoiokpfCYWuygeN5sVwbed0yoFyDQJHWxVE6QY7PJuYEedyg5OSXXwkY0w/w240-h320/Full%20tunic.heic" title="Valspierssews" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I wanted to do a ribbing neck band so I cut myself a piece of ribbing 1 1/2" wide and 3/4 the length of the neckline. About 6 3/4".</li></ul></span><div><br /></div><div>I checked that my ribbing would comfortably stretch to the full 9" before cutting it. Not all ribbings are the same.</div><div><br /></div><div>To sew it on fold it in half and put a pin at the centre. Find the centre of the neck on the dress and pin the band and the dress right sides together matching the centres.</div><div><br /></div><div>You need to sew on the neck band after you do the shoulder seams of the bodice</div><div><br /></div><div>Pin the band to the back edges then stretch out the band and pin it at the quarter position on the neck edge. You may need to pin at the eighth position too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Lightly press the band away from the bodice so the seam allowance points down.</div><div>Top stitch close to the seam line on the right side so you sew the seam allowance to the bodice.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4sq49lppSMnT-u5p07q5_lbWFyr1C4o6ecJWKUy75i6YPmwOeddCXJa6wH6D_tzBvHxM1OJjl9eCe4O0Umwg5Dys_BGp5I7MhFPnOBaNbg5vXSjYsJnS2AntOjIfA8BUab0J0WeMPfTvf8_Uw7HFm5wV2sQjIw4qwTfCdtvwagy05cU0EgDnjde-_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="871" data-original-width="1088" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4sq49lppSMnT-u5p07q5_lbWFyr1C4o6ecJWKUy75i6YPmwOeddCXJa6wH6D_tzBvHxM1OJjl9eCe4O0Umwg5Dys_BGp5I7MhFPnOBaNbg5vXSjYsJnS2AntOjIfA8BUab0J0WeMPfTvf8_Uw7HFm5wV2sQjIw4qwTfCdtvwagy05cU0EgDnjde-_=w320-h256" width="320" /></a></div><br />No need to overlock seam edges.</div><div>I did use a narrow zig zag stitch and an ordinary needle for this knit.</div><div>I sewed the back facings down with a straight stitch.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZPBUh8UQYBD2Mi18ZztwCG0_QMrH6Y-p0MRosrqY-qfLGs3AweM8tfzs1XhnpUT-MZA5jHHvekWTN-fOK7whFN0ZlQb2ernyp9OIhSSRHnFRyj5InwnBjeiNlBZQHXfKatMmzjbrC5rjqgIpSmP8nVI5xVYprA1oFCUL1G055ARdjydbBuvnGoii/s4032/Insides.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZPBUh8UQYBD2Mi18ZztwCG0_QMrH6Y-p0MRosrqY-qfLGs3AweM8tfzs1XhnpUT-MZA5jHHvekWTN-fOK7whFN0ZlQb2ernyp9OIhSSRHnFRyj5InwnBjeiNlBZQHXfKatMmzjbrC5rjqgIpSmP8nVI5xVYprA1oFCUL1G055ARdjydbBuvnGoii/s320/Insides.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I added a head band using a scrap piece. It measures 3" x 12"</div><div>I sewed the seam with the strip right sides together then I turned it.</div><div>I centred the seam then stitched the back seam.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGl1nlXQChqNEWdbKq9fqZtBqbTYCm6e_TkhJmj4Wzci6A45EmnqKNF0xgPtZ0REktvv-XkdknrWOGIMbhR7ARGylJVMByHvyrDByhdo26YHR-P7m3zlefpEtd7io3HxUAyN1WMjEg0nXtwfmulmjrd8uO5jIozUkyfLL9jF4LTA_n0Tgp30cA5AtK/s4032/Just%20headband.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGl1nlXQChqNEWdbKq9fqZtBqbTYCm6e_TkhJmj4Wzci6A45EmnqKNF0xgPtZ0REktvv-XkdknrWOGIMbhR7ARGylJVMByHvyrDByhdo26YHR-P7m3zlefpEtd7io3HxUAyN1WMjEg0nXtwfmulmjrd8uO5jIozUkyfLL9jF4LTA_n0Tgp30cA5AtK/s320/Just%20headband.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Back<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HuzIFHRt0d-sPi9-jUfOCluP_epR3qYaa_tDrlSTCJorspk1jCjlp-j-OHuuMivvO1YAgW-4tppJvgGwaTZ60ITJ-_T9NoO64NPv-Z4lf86wS4gKPr0upjHbj5sbfTrjuTJbQewgNHMUjNlgv9d7NEDfcfQBtrXBKcAS_WwDnWIVNUq0-224V731/s4032/Off%20the%20doll%20back.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HuzIFHRt0d-sPi9-jUfOCluP_epR3qYaa_tDrlSTCJorspk1jCjlp-j-OHuuMivvO1YAgW-4tppJvgGwaTZ60ITJ-_T9NoO64NPv-Z4lf86wS4gKPr0upjHbj5sbfTrjuTJbQewgNHMUjNlgv9d7NEDfcfQBtrXBKcAS_WwDnWIVNUq0-224V731/s320/Off%20the%20doll%20back.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Front<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcydDqJ37ZwybclQxXZw1PElnleXeJTQ_t74gLHqLbl0jebNYwb3jVMr9USEolsGGypN_HpwlT0fCxQrLyC4zqQN16LMtJLXDbsE3rxme0EZbV0Ubw7o12oJ9uMldxbPVU3o0_BaA3E0ehXLRu5GE9mHH2X9riGsQ6kpy-9i3DWe7Jk8NnA0EUZg8G/s4032/Off%20the%20doll%20front.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcydDqJ37ZwybclQxXZw1PElnleXeJTQ_t74gLHqLbl0jebNYwb3jVMr9USEolsGGypN_HpwlT0fCxQrLyC4zqQN16LMtJLXDbsE3rxme0EZbV0Ubw7o12oJ9uMldxbPVU3o0_BaA3E0ehXLRu5GE9mHH2X9riGsQ6kpy-9i3DWe7Jk8NnA0EUZg8G/s320/Off%20the%20doll%20front.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I made up the leggings with the ribbing. I probably could have taken a 1/2" or so out of the middle of the pattern piece since my ribbing is very stretchy.</div><div>Add some boots and she is ready to go.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBS0sLtnwttY36Nh4pcCyGInZ9znPigQT-pUEJZ8C0lMY-0Zer8jU4gxLL-DSqIJaG3MqpgHY7FsW45OV1_aHt2LVMYjpE3JY-5lQfS9WMEoe1xoQI_iTWRGQZrypdmfwS1oWL4lfH93rOeP1tJZS34NPa6cgqAAYirtqOcotxRKoVRiA3J9XfClM7/s3024/With%20leggings.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2335" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBS0sLtnwttY36Nh4pcCyGInZ9znPigQT-pUEJZ8C0lMY-0Zer8jU4gxLL-DSqIJaG3MqpgHY7FsW45OV1_aHt2LVMYjpE3JY-5lQfS9WMEoe1xoQI_iTWRGQZrypdmfwS1oWL4lfH93rOeP1tJZS34NPa6cgqAAYirtqOcotxRKoVRiA3J9XfClM7/s320/With%20leggings.HEIC" width="247" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I am a bit of a tea fanatic so I treated myself to this beautiful tea box from The Tea Centre.</div><div>I had some birthday money to spend. You can probably notice that I am a bit of a coffee fiend too.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28NcCf4Ds9WBkWpQlxeECLZI_1U95qGGWzzCH8J-B6BgRgbN0KJ82pK2PBY1PcUy1XbY9s9vcV126loB1gHSYnxCoP2HrQELNqs1q87IgS9Zx9oTSA8zvGkRPmLeTw56C7qdNtIlw4P2XumqVOnH1PS24_BqtPYDANHnKSAtHyGDfMtsSG-MHQIs8/s4032/Tea%20box%201.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28NcCf4Ds9WBkWpQlxeECLZI_1U95qGGWzzCH8J-B6BgRgbN0KJ82pK2PBY1PcUy1XbY9s9vcV126loB1gHSYnxCoP2HrQELNqs1q87IgS9Zx9oTSA8zvGkRPmLeTw56C7qdNtIlw4P2XumqVOnH1PS24_BqtPYDANHnKSAtHyGDfMtsSG-MHQIs8/s320/Tea%20box%201.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJn__jSA-tprMICchGfXxiSh5vb5IheEUEmijSNAzo3mjGlu6YWM2ehiHT_X6ZkR2uBrJzVkhX0A8S4YyJSCwVD3PRHt263ntVcXs199QXcIFyHbjeptIfMCQ0WunGK9HDVwyTgbXIw33yoyfTvmqI4TtqwxkI-Obqgl0mlRTG2hNTRScHzyfW9hz6/s4032/Tea%20box%202.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJn__jSA-tprMICchGfXxiSh5vb5IheEUEmijSNAzo3mjGlu6YWM2ehiHT_X6ZkR2uBrJzVkhX0A8S4YyJSCwVD3PRHt263ntVcXs199QXcIFyHbjeptIfMCQ0WunGK9HDVwyTgbXIw33yoyfTvmqI4TtqwxkI-Obqgl0mlRTG2hNTRScHzyfW9hz6/s320/Tea%20box%202.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>If you want to make a knit tunic for your doll I used this pattern</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/885940205/outfit-scarf-leggings-tunic-fits-popular?click_key=a89055b8ffa9ef91b73ab423f82b4747d9b70fd4%3A885940205&click_sum=57f16538&ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1&sts=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="1880" data-original-width="1356" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTyZIFDp6C9xZDxSScTbgZSc7A_8CaO5R9cVnAMAl_YafYpzFIZDlZ_ioy830iS-dB20GhdGAt7P_s_cF_0PS2z693lK_snbZesrepLlQsOjVzwlit68R57C_wPFTk7M-Xjzp_8tpcsdqh8Ptwge8wYr1V4-Sluu2PxWQfTaa8pm3ZhrtOxUhcYCZe" width="172" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrk0unDN2lv6W6UvEJdlFtMA_MrfFkZUeNUGR3z6Siz8FZMXd7ye7Wf5U6sIkMY8nb00mQ96YAszL9YlG2coFggE0bVXzF8R_OJo6jTEFcD7Kzi8z23tGFy4QxXceHbDfBQBkMsPo41-5UwbFWnego3a4DF52mRPXpPuM7L_cYv4GDwiKKHI_rrsgl" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrk0unDN2lv6W6UvEJdlFtMA_MrfFkZUeNUGR3z6Siz8FZMXd7ye7Wf5U6sIkMY8nb00mQ96YAszL9YlG2coFggE0bVXzF8R_OJo6jTEFcD7Kzi8z23tGFy4QxXceHbDfBQBkMsPo41-5UwbFWnego3a4DF52mRPXpPuM7L_cYv4GDwiKKHI_rrsgl" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br />You can get it from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/885940205/outfit-scarf-leggings-tunic-fits-popular?click_key=a89055b8ffa9ef91b73ab423f82b4747d9b70fd4%3A885940205&click_sum=57f16538&ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1&sts=1" target="_blank">Etsy shop here</a><p></p><p>Happy Doll Dressmaking,</p><p>Val</p></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-59888012920951178562022-11-30T11:14:00.006+10:002022-11-30T11:14:53.889+10:00How to use woven binding on knit fabric<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhly9FZurzw4rMsGIDQvfM7zp7zP57WndDlxQMy1SdzXIIj4SztvIJc61NMIUtp_RIMDWNiUJJZDUE33mXWVp4AyF3fG1nmEwifxo2oCEDTjiulWdhBGxeDII4ng7shRnUn_CRY75-9NqyExgID0LTzJdlOS9BNJpu2w0pw7e3eQRNIO1krh5cqhfVU/s3652/Grandpa%20shirt%20valspierssews.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3652" data-original-width="2809" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhly9FZurzw4rMsGIDQvfM7zp7zP57WndDlxQMy1SdzXIIj4SztvIJc61NMIUtp_RIMDWNiUJJZDUE33mXWVp4AyF3fG1nmEwifxo2oCEDTjiulWdhBGxeDII4ng7shRnUn_CRY75-9NqyExgID0LTzJdlOS9BNJpu2w0pw7e3eQRNIO1krh5cqhfVU/s320/Grandpa%20shirt%20valspierssews.png" width="246" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First draft of my cute grandpa shirt</td></tr></tbody></table><p>If you are going to make cute doll clothes you need to start with a cute design.</p><p>I thought I would try a grandpa shirt. I like the placket and the little buttons. They are great additions to doll clothes.</p><p>I used my turtle neck sweater as a base pattern.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/768422087/1801-module-2-turtleneck-for-boy-and?click_key=3cef3f62a7d7ab82405252aabcce758c8d751474%3A768422087&click_sum=e4090cea&ref=shop_home_active_67&sts=1" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhueYSdKmkbg4WsbzjXK6Rzpr_xLF-eszfHZ6yL4E2BtsrQuHm0E2kq4fQTSP9FaKrISf0ICujrSPNQE7dLVG3n_JTr3DLzLe7nMwTyQdZ9B7l7g-mdezeV7hBl2KxItXQw8ktM79s8EJ8OVMLUruFvMT2jdLF2dBifciY-9EwnU_gQoabVZEl5CAb7" width="320" /></a></span></div><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/768422087/1801-module-2-turtleneck-for-boy-and?click_key=3cef3f62a7d7ab82405252aabcce758c8d751474%3A768422087&click_sum=e4090cea&ref=shop_home_active_67&sts=1" target="_blank">Turtleneck Pattern</a><p></p><p>I added some length to the sleeves to account for leaving off the bands and I made the bodice a bit longer.</p><p>Now what about the fabric bindings for the neck wrists and bodice hem?</p><p>My first go wasn't perfect but it still looks cute. If I was just making for my family I would be happy with this one. But I need to make things to a much higher standard when I want to sell the pattern.</p><p>The bias binding made the wrist a bit too small since it cut out most of the stretch of the knit sleeve.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1sxlSnzawNsI13rerEzkjekfR7-G8D4T9KMfxVelG-nf-gHMTk_YOF8ryKH9c2M0_TVA5rlu70gFdMIAev3yUapBdyDbeivrSRPzmIVs-aWE2Gt3sZKQIem4ka_RoYmNs4VtI-m5I8xAPitJGPqYYYpvdqUA75A00x_c8AgK8KNcH7ht2pIUtkHV6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="valspierssews" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1194" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1sxlSnzawNsI13rerEzkjekfR7-G8D4T9KMfxVelG-nf-gHMTk_YOF8ryKH9c2M0_TVA5rlu70gFdMIAev3yUapBdyDbeivrSRPzmIVs-aWE2Gt3sZKQIem4ka_RoYmNs4VtI-m5I8xAPitJGPqYYYpvdqUA75A00x_c8AgK8KNcH7ht2pIUtkHV6=w320-h320" title="valspierssews" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>My second go has a slightly wider sleeve at the wrist.</p><p>The neck and hem bands were just right. You just have to stretch the bias strip very gently to stop any wobbles in the knit. You want the edges with the binding to sit nice and flat rather than going wavy.</p><p>The front band is a bit narrower and a tiny bit longer. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidTbgo5qScOfAnyZrF1o3Q2oM3gwt-YAMLP0xGLO83-nLkf56D9sPMSZIQr8GRzvFsDOXG-zQ4I1E4vlU7F_dUUNZ2UE-foqr_egfPNynqyB-Yr2aEcQ25piCSLD4r3EgYqkHVG-NZmsE2O94BBaJnHgwNlRQlkUmfV2xN8w62a_kPY6wBqUVUyZrN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valspierssews grandpa shirt" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1194" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidTbgo5qScOfAnyZrF1o3Q2oM3gwt-YAMLP0xGLO83-nLkf56D9sPMSZIQr8GRzvFsDOXG-zQ4I1E4vlU7F_dUUNZ2UE-foqr_egfPNynqyB-Yr2aEcQ25piCSLD4r3EgYqkHVG-NZmsE2O94BBaJnHgwNlRQlkUmfV2xN8w62a_kPY6wBqUVUyZrN=w320-h320" title="Valspierssews grandpa shirt" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>I had to work out how much bias strip to make and settle on four strips 10" long then sewn together to make one strip.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvKobnMBC2rXexvQ8z5rSAVAkcDG3ERfHAhbQnh5bfTLyDFlwOM-EA7k9C5ZItHqapJikcwFbDAGw_7U9MJR7OUbxFMmEIta47F2paVDWdi5YDNdyIOFWAaukKgN4sYLKGLQjevuh491AoDLA0Z4z6v6yxUYzDc9CB3N0j02zDhq73Yfb8NZLunl9x" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1194" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvKobnMBC2rXexvQ8z5rSAVAkcDG3ERfHAhbQnh5bfTLyDFlwOM-EA7k9C5ZItHqapJikcwFbDAGw_7U9MJR7OUbxFMmEIta47F2paVDWdi5YDNdyIOFWAaukKgN4sYLKGLQjevuh491AoDLA0Z4z6v6yxUYzDc9CB3N0j02zDhq73Yfb8NZLunl9x=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>The idea was to make an outdoor top but the knit I used came from my old pyjama pants and looked like pyjamas so I made some 1813 boxer style trousers to finish the look.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEYmAglZZNF8hc1x-r41tj9dBZ9bGjLXqeLf-3NyUfqKETjj_i3idzb0T7NWl7S_MZyegdD1M_OBUhsfO1VXZaBeODwcbiOmjzgq4Y4cb-_PLiC2dYWHOab_driRQHD6Inben6tZAOBY_sa-RiaJEgi2INyH-RxrdnqHd2Leyp8rA98Ecxv8Q2j8Ys" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="3652" data-original-width="2809" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEYmAglZZNF8hc1x-r41tj9dBZ9bGjLXqeLf-3NyUfqKETjj_i3idzb0T7NWl7S_MZyegdD1M_OBUhsfO1VXZaBeODwcbiOmjzgq4Y4cb-_PLiC2dYWHOab_driRQHD6Inben6tZAOBY_sa-RiaJEgi2INyH-RxrdnqHd2Leyp8rA98Ecxv8Q2j8Ys=w244-h320" width="244" /></a></div><br />I created a Fall jogging outfit with the grandpa top, leggings and boxer shorts.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgckcAFEN1t5qDucw8H6yRjqRP2a6yNu_5ELa1maKsd4iFYdVMBUyDepubxIUZT9v-lcfb7pBBpeem0vjekG6GFzBPZ-3WDxdJtQUqVYzz5MKLJMYJMHPT0-mFPzlGBzGtegnXVL23PBMTgpZlkJOHXc53Tko2GgI52WcCmqdKtE_dDt1BRw96f5Vrn" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="2025" data-original-width="2700" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgckcAFEN1t5qDucw8H6yRjqRP2a6yNu_5ELa1maKsd4iFYdVMBUyDepubxIUZT9v-lcfb7pBBpeem0vjekG6GFzBPZ-3WDxdJtQUqVYzz5MKLJMYJMHPT0-mFPzlGBzGtegnXVL23PBMTgpZlkJOHXc53Tko2GgI52WcCmqdKtE_dDt1BRw96f5Vrn=w320-h240" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQtCUDIw6nmMHstVAxWcRbesXqougUiszFPYxz2-mSskeBLBCXqC2hpW7mp6Xo-9XOqKevs_vf5hd3l6pNEGUOOuw4Huxw-ZfkaRGfbNsXTKKW6U9oMzoGh-Da-9yYsAKn6hAdnIRkV0W-lc20hxF6ci1PM3sfPMiqcTer9wbRYnrMbvxEmEDS0IKn" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1194" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQtCUDIw6nmMHstVAxWcRbesXqougUiszFPYxz2-mSskeBLBCXqC2hpW7mp6Xo-9XOqKevs_vf5hd3l6pNEGUOOuw4Huxw-ZfkaRGfbNsXTKKW6U9oMzoGh-Da-9yYsAKn6hAdnIRkV0W-lc20hxF6ci1PM3sfPMiqcTer9wbRYnrMbvxEmEDS0IKn=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can get the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1334822412/grandpa-shirt-for-boy-and-girl-dolls?click_key=80765931381df703fdb0eca8e1e6b43d51ca6af5%3A1334822412&click_sum=8a54d97c&ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1&sts=1" target="_blank">grandpa shirt pattern</a> in my shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/229712250/1813-trousers-shorts-boxers-gathered?click_key=58b1505e717613937aa0701bfa4e3f88bb0a9f85%3A229712250&click_sum=26cb97a7&ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1&sts=1" target="_blank">boxer shorts pattern</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/885940205/outfit-scarf-leggings-tunic-fits-popular?click_key=1e33ea529b806c6f1f6d8a8e1c77c54e650e06ae%3A885940205&click_sum=44834f82&ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1&sts=1" target="_blank">and the leggings.</a></div>Happy Doll Dressmaking,<p></p><p>Val<br /><br /><br /></p>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-80500506375456607362022-10-19T17:22:00.003+10:002022-10-19T17:32:28.035+10:00How to make adjustments for thicker fabric when sewing doll clothes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CLOU6WZ1ZLqno-lEAB03TjMwKRmiBPMe4Lzz-nqrs3y2PU43Y_C4S6yVX8mdSfG9sdVurmu5cD673RzGrcVFskWTtupN7mNeS90yl8CJr9YADjtKEDXPk1ZVW_R86DICkLZXeCjrfruiKPG-IeGwRp_-8lrd2abnuqAj1IMe229mDaSOGUyaG-fI/s2882/Button%20tab%20capris%20VSSJPG.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2882" data-original-width="2782" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CLOU6WZ1ZLqno-lEAB03TjMwKRmiBPMe4Lzz-nqrs3y2PU43Y_C4S6yVX8mdSfG9sdVurmu5cD673RzGrcVFskWTtupN7mNeS90yl8CJr9YADjtKEDXPk1ZVW_R86DICkLZXeCjrfruiKPG-IeGwRp_-8lrd2abnuqAj1IMe229mDaSOGUyaG-fI/s320/Button%20tab%20capris%20VSSJPG.JPG" width="309" /></a></div><p>Thicker fabric makes a huge difference when you sew small garments.</p><p>You can't just wake up one morning and say, "I'm going to use denim instead of quilting cotton".</p><blockquote><p>I would also like to add that if you have trouble with your hands or fingers such as arthritis you will find it difficult to thread elastic through the denim waist band. If you really need denim trousers I recommend the flat front waist trouser patten 1812. There is only half the distance to thread the elastic.</p></blockquote><p>My example is the button tab capris I made end of 2022.</p><p>They need:</p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>a button tab</li><li>a stitched on waist band </li><li>and cuffs included in the inseam</li></ul><p></p></blockquote><p>All these require some special treatment to make them work in denim instead of light weight quilting cotton.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Button Tab</h4><p>If you try to make a strip with a seam in it for the tab you won't be able to turn it right side out. That's my observation anyway.</p><p>You could possible sew the seam with right sides out then centre the seam in the back. Just fold down the end like I did in my instructions before you do the seam.</p><p>I already had a pattern piece that was going to work if I folded it in 3 to make the tab. This piece was my waist band. I didn't have to measure up a special strip and try to get it just the right width.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wN9aB8xd4E7BdpqmSFF0tpF172jR_qsoTFqi8KeEbs-02Yo4PKK-56Th-aFx7J4_ON8CWaf78v0Cz247k2TeZF6jMmMw9cvGSufIS5lYSTsma8q-DuHt2OC1pCvZuhO7E1-j9Dul43SzEAbz-DrSy0qNwEzynXSLgSxiu95xJjL_vdYsv2Abto9w/s1249/Button%20tab%20capris%20VSS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1249" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wN9aB8xd4E7BdpqmSFF0tpF172jR_qsoTFqi8KeEbs-02Yo4PKK-56Th-aFx7J4_ON8CWaf78v0Cz247k2TeZF6jMmMw9cvGSufIS5lYSTsma8q-DuHt2OC1pCvZuhO7E1-j9Dul43SzEAbz-DrSy0qNwEzynXSLgSxiu95xJjL_vdYsv2Abto9w/w400-h254/Button%20tab%20capris%20VSS.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I'm all for use what you've got with as little changes as possible.</p><p>Not having seam allowances kept my button tab nice and flat.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Waist Band</h4><div>To make the pockets fit neatly I needed a sew on waist band. This means more seam allowances. So I decided to finish the raw edge for the inside of the waist band and have it overlap the waist seam as one layer rather than turn the edge under. It's not as neat but it also isn't as bulky.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is my sample garment so this waist band is not as neat as I would like. I thought I could get away without pinking the edge, but not so. In the instructions I have said to pink the edge then zig zag it.</div><div>But you can see what I mean about less bulk.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMuh3z-bBcv24mEl1GRSN7vTBKoae1zoAz37bmCqL4_x8hhARok7zdcLQBEcKbyWtRigJF2xKMFkNuqnE4mUZ-06vZY-kFOaFZ6mjnaZEH-8R4HNy1dMLzNugjC2J2hYpCjFzBOO7GwohgQdH0M1lvwZPRNv5aT5so8WNSswQpsLYbh08fvGffkkeJ/s4032/Denim%20waist%20band%20VSS.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMuh3z-bBcv24mEl1GRSN7vTBKoae1zoAz37bmCqL4_x8hhARok7zdcLQBEcKbyWtRigJF2xKMFkNuqnE4mUZ-06vZY-kFOaFZ6mjnaZEH-8R4HNy1dMLzNugjC2J2hYpCjFzBOO7GwohgQdH0M1lvwZPRNv5aT5so8WNSswQpsLYbh08fvGffkkeJ/s320/Denim%20waist%20band%20VSS.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>One last thing about the waist band. You have to use 1/2" elastic. 1/4" elastic isn't strong enough to pull-up the denim waist band. The denim stretches out the elastic instead and the waist doesn't hug the doll.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Cuffs and the Inseam</h4><div>With quilting cotton fabric I generally take the easy way and just sew the inseam with the cuffs rolled up. No-one can see much of that section when the doll wears the pants so cuffs with a seam through them doesn't really matter.</div><div><br /></div><div>But with the denim, all those layers in the cuffs makes sewing the seam really hard. So you have to unroll the cuffs and wiggle things around a bit so you get the inseams together neatly for sewing.</div><div>Sew the seam then roll up the cuffs again. Denim is pretty stiff so the cuff tends to just stay in place.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is not a lot of room between the tab and the in seam so you just have to make sure you don't accidentally catch some of the cuff.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiYi-JPBmHXxILHsedwfrEzT59d74otDJnmu8YnzLhRIRhpFPOpHu1oLXoFSQuoSMAKgoV6OwySPMm38nM8B0LiqXneXnzhin1yLFInPGA1lTLgSfMwIbddApsXGZZaxiLzdo5VMa8En_SvC8QFXTY0aBR2eL1g2nIjZi0l3kdRPtYF0jdc5P5wow/s4032/Button%20tab%20cuffs%20VSS.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiYi-JPBmHXxILHsedwfrEzT59d74otDJnmu8YnzLhRIRhpFPOpHu1oLXoFSQuoSMAKgoV6OwySPMm38nM8B0LiqXneXnzhin1yLFInPGA1lTLgSfMwIbddApsXGZZaxiLzdo5VMa8En_SvC8QFXTY0aBR2eL1g2nIjZi0l3kdRPtYF0jdc5P5wow/s320/Button%20tab%20cuffs%20VSS.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Look out for this design in my shop before the end of 2022.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div>Val</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-31318873372920951322022-10-08T14:31:00.070+10:002022-10-16T08:16:51.464+10:003 Essential Tops to add to your doll clothes wardrobe<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p><b>1. An open neck blouse with a convertible collar</b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p><b>2. An everyday shirt with a business collar</b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p><b>3. An easy T with dolman sleeves</b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">An open neck blouse with a convertible collar </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk7r4TVtcnL5Fa14rCniqSy_WqQ0mDHCwE_L9sSuO1AIhXpTRBb7A8Ii4KeKajQfHM5yY9lZSeorQFjnCj6aCs9r6-jLfXlmyKUz0uTlA6rZo_1pcVvmrQjjcUPRf_tjtO_ixi8I-WFakVxvbCciKDrbRV0SBIH-iuXVbI8LiSIHaBKeBVeB3QUHvv/s2722/View%201%20front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2041" data-original-width="2722" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk7r4TVtcnL5Fa14rCniqSy_WqQ0mDHCwE_L9sSuO1AIhXpTRBb7A8Ii4KeKajQfHM5yY9lZSeorQFjnCj6aCs9r6-jLfXlmyKUz0uTlA6rZo_1pcVvmrQjjcUPRf_tjtO_ixi8I-WFakVxvbCciKDrbRV0SBIH-iuXVbI8LiSIHaBKeBVeB3QUHvv/s320/View%201%20front.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>A blouse with a convertible collar can be warn with the neck open or buttoned up for two completely different looks. It works for summer or winter with short, long or no sleeves.</div><div>You can swap in most gathered sleeves for different looks.</div><div>Enlarge the pattern by 2 to 5% and you get pyjama tops and jackets.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">An everyday shirt with a business collar</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpHj5p_LBXCEaMMNPiheX9v9MWYdHTkfA0gKduFM92PohxF4Y_r_Fl0-v23I0lf7d1nN7JfUhF1Q25hGL66_T7RHAr4XJSZPHcmHYOYf_ayV23zgSBMwjrdKaQE4tgM828tbyepACYoIa9iwRTRGPbitXVfvD2nMOVC5ghgwbGAm62E-tVUPAVNup/s3497/DSC00796.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3497" data-original-width="2641" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpHj5p_LBXCEaMMNPiheX9v9MWYdHTkfA0gKduFM92PohxF4Y_r_Fl0-v23I0lf7d1nN7JfUhF1Q25hGL66_T7RHAr4XJSZPHcmHYOYf_ayV23zgSBMwjrdKaQE4tgM828tbyepACYoIa9iwRTRGPbitXVfvD2nMOVC5ghgwbGAm62E-tVUPAVNup/s320/DSC00796.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>A business style shirt is perfect for boys. It looks great on girls for a cowboy look or as an over shirt for a tank top. You can swap sleeves around to make it more girly with gathered sleeve heads.</div><div>Enlarge the pattern by 5% or so to use thicker fabrics like denim or pinwheel corduroy more of a jacket look.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">An easy T with dolman sleeves</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPLeEiIjPLSlcHm0ekAi7DCtUcn9MpTbzSH-obIJwAnrrabHZ7LxN40es7jVy6Z_brOHwgD7QJKyWdhscZFKbTvSrLMuZyLKW6Bfy6oZGoKGn9XzcakZQ-ghL-BenPk2ae8nVcF9JF02EUam1rWIzC7QSAztASgNxdGGswEbteRAJGMaz2hFhUsl2D/s2670/DSC02336.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2670" data-original-width="2670" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPLeEiIjPLSlcHm0ekAi7DCtUcn9MpTbzSH-obIJwAnrrabHZ7LxN40es7jVy6Z_brOHwgD7QJKyWdhscZFKbTvSrLMuZyLKW6Bfy6oZGoKGn9XzcakZQ-ghL-BenPk2ae8nVcF9JF02EUam1rWIzC7QSAztASgNxdGGswEbteRAJGMaz2hFhUsl2D/s320/DSC02336.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Want a knit top without too much fiddling. The dolman T is made from just a front and two backs. You can add bands or just do hems. It looks great by itself and it also fits well under jackets and cardigans.</div><div>You can check out my post on tips for sewing knits <a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/2022/10/3-tips-for-sewing-knits-for-doll-clothes.html" target="_blank">HERE.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>You can buy patterns for these garments</div><div><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/218776735/1806-open-neck-blouse-with-a-variety-of?click_key=c1f05d403c653bc40ba2f1fcb227da8629b79305%3A218776735&click_sum=16e78662&ref=shop_home_active_5&sts=1" target="_blank">1806 Open neck Blouse</a></div><div><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/665611583/1837-everyday-shirt-pattern-by?click_key=7f1597a6dbc7ea230d381e7898709224194ead42%3A665611583&click_sum=f2bc472d&ref=shop_home_active_3&crt=1&sts=1" target="_blank">1827 Everyday Shirt</a></div><div><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/594477965/1872-easy-t-module-1-fits-popular-18?click_key=5d622aa6594f274419fad30808510d99b58e99f2%3A594477965&click_sum=061dd636&ref=shop_home_active_6&sts=1" target="_blank">1872 easy T Module 1</a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Something that got me thinking</h3><div><br /></div><div>I just wanted to add in something that got me thinking. I read a review for one of my coat patterns that said they thought it was very expensive. This pattern was $7 AUD. Most of my patterns are $5 or $6 and some are very low at $2 or $3. This would make a $7 pattern expensive in my store. I had a look around and any kind of coat pattern from another shop is at least $9 and some are $11. Sure my pattern doesn't have tricky panels and seams but it fits great, looks good and has excellent instructions.</div><div><br /></div><div>It just goes to show that when you start a shop you set the expectations when you set your prices. </div><div>Some doll dress designers have all their patterns at around $15 and their sales are great.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>I have been getting my jewellery shop ready to go and I am seeing the same sort of thing in the jewellery shops. Some have low prices and some have high prices and they all make good sales.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will be not feeling any anxiety about setting my jewellery prices at the level I think I deserve.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>I do have a particular audience in mind when I design and price my doll clothes patterns and for the end of 2022 and going forward I will be pricing any new patterns at $4AUD. I made this decision because I love making relatively easy to sew designs and after years of experience I can create the design and the instructions faster and more easily.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Everyone likes free things!</h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div>Looking for more patterns and tutorials? You can get instant access with the link below.</div><div style="font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 13.199999809265137px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xxsgoqwm8w3wkid/AADk_HozMSEUEEcQDauWYjJ5a?dl=0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="153" data-original-width="494" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJLxtbroNZwNpNss-donxCHuxX-vqOJUSfi6eyyn4SltKHYWRCWfjg0JxojoEBwf47BKzHPV1CLnIxePJGc-hpAXd8e6XoB0JNMCJK72gCiVBGu2EsEX5asARxmbp1SMRWBIEX-uaI3Y8UvEwBbUwDTvzz06OYgjGpTCJNscRR5ZEAN26J-yIgp1f/s320/yes%20please.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Val</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-63595853569624079782022-10-08T14:01:00.005+10:002022-10-08T14:03:37.502+10:003 tips for sewing knits for doll clothes<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b>1. Look for double knit knits</b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b>2. Use a 1mm wide zig zag for all the stitching</b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b>3. Use the same knit for the bands or don't have bands</b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Look for Double Knits</h3>The plain pink knit is the same on both sides. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtS5RTrM7abqnuGk1TpSaJVnjTD5wvktcd1M3t0qme5v10EZvuMLKcrZsRFKQXB6dWKz9Od1Y_QiloztiOkuFqzNkmOoSRfhDtdwsOHn0LeAiu_W5xQ-Fr7CVLnQpgw2fMvIhKNE0HL5TIBiFBGtMV9HpGWa-NT4oOAg1-zU-r301WLumeh0SJ_d2/s4032/IMG_2228.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtS5RTrM7abqnuGk1TpSaJVnjTD5wvktcd1M3t0qme5v10EZvuMLKcrZsRFKQXB6dWKz9Od1Y_QiloztiOkuFqzNkmOoSRfhDtdwsOHn0LeAiu_W5xQ-Fr7CVLnQpgw2fMvIhKNE0HL5TIBiFBGtMV9HpGWa-NT4oOAg1-zU-r301WLumeh0SJ_d2/w400-h300/IMG_2228.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>This one is printed lycra. The all over pink print keeps it from curling.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vI-iX3xO2qESaA2KFr9L0nKlqY__7s85OU7RWnyEcolkMztPDGqcMVgYqwMXcbwRHOhW2BRd-Ns7qARkE2OKX97q7kOSiVbAGFdaPzWKTr_hNYQB-kxunRXAMmBovx0I-7s7EFiIo_RkdtXKeRVEA3wC7FOq6chiYYNvwsB3twKGnjII2Imd7hdS/s4032/IMG_2227.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vI-iX3xO2qESaA2KFr9L0nKlqY__7s85OU7RWnyEcolkMztPDGqcMVgYqwMXcbwRHOhW2BRd-Ns7qARkE2OKX97q7kOSiVbAGFdaPzWKTr_hNYQB-kxunRXAMmBovx0I-7s7EFiIo_RkdtXKeRVEA3wC7FOq6chiYYNvwsB3twKGnjII2Imd7hdS/w400-h300/IMG_2227.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><p>If you want to make a <b>quick and easy knit top</b> for your doll you should look for double knit fabric. This is the type of knit that looks like stocking stitch on both sides of the the fabric. Most T-shirts are made from this knit. However, many women's knit tops are made from single knit. Since I like to use second hand garments to make many of my doll clothes I have to make sure the knit fabrics will be easy to sew.</p><p>Single knit fabrics will curl up on the edges making it almost impossible to sew seams properly or finish off bands with a row of stitching. The seam allowances cult up and you can't get them to lay flat so you can secure them when you do that stabilising row for the bands.</p><p>I have found that printed lycra can be quite stable due to the printing. The ink makes it stiffer than usual. </p><p>Double knits are great because they are difficult to make run or fray. You <b>don't have to overlock</b> raw edges. Normal use for play should see your garments lasting for ages.</p><p>Single knit and double knit are the terms I use.</p><p>The more technical terms are:</p><ol data-reader-unique-id="80" style="caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;"><li data-reader-unique-id="81" style="max-width: 100%;"><em data-reader-unique-id="82" style="max-width: 100%;">Jersey or plain stitch.</em> It has two different sides with vertical ribs on the right one and horizontal ribs on the wrong side. The fabric curls towards the right side. Jersey is the most popular type of knit fabrics due to a variety of colors, patterns and useful consumer properties – it is comfy, soft and stretchy.</li><li data-reader-unique-id="83" style="max-width: 100%;"><em data-reader-unique-id="84" style="max-width: 100%;">Interlock</em>. Unlike jersey, both sides of interlock knit are with lengthwise ribs and look the same way. The fabric features good shape retention, medium or heavy weight, smooth texture. (Taken from <a href="https://tissura.com/articles/knit-fabrics">https://tissura.com/articles/knit-fabrics</a> )</li></ol><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Use 1mm wide Zig Zag Stitch</h3><div>Width set to just below 1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZcnXaTeEqqhoU2vb6y9a9hVgfL0RnGNKlsQreVWgtcqRhGumu5s9CwNcyOXWUK7sQYmXEG36OTk9VITA6Twvt7OyRoT8ccbJwziNo61U41pNzntpUm7WZGOo5CywTGG3X38s9AK4mjzc7OcRKnippJNqy02YylsRYlZImxAnpGWzxydF-h3XaK33/s4032/IMG_2229.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZcnXaTeEqqhoU2vb6y9a9hVgfL0RnGNKlsQreVWgtcqRhGumu5s9CwNcyOXWUK7sQYmXEG36OTk9VITA6Twvt7OyRoT8ccbJwziNo61U41pNzntpUm7WZGOo5CywTGG3X38s9AK4mjzc7OcRKnippJNqy02YylsRYlZImxAnpGWzxydF-h3XaK33/s320/IMG_2229.JPG" width="320" /></a>Stitch type set to zig zag</div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Since I started sewing my knits with this very narrow zig zag I<b> hardly ever have a problem</b> with the needle pulling the fabric down. You will also find that the narrow zig zag stops the knit from stretching so much as you sew. It doesn't look as wrinkled like a lettuce leaf when you use the narrow zig zag.</div><div><br /></div><div>I use the narrow zig zag for all the stitching. The seams and the top stitching. 1mm is so narrow that it almost <b>looks like straight stitching.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>I find that I <b>don't have to worry about using a knits needle</b> when I use the narrow zig zag. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Use the same knit for the bands or don't have bands</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kFsMSq3SwrZe2PTwo8rsanZpWIkdlMeSd-HuFbWXBy98aDDXc17eQdQz8jqVaWiyIKKNJUMqOXcZdp-3erFIOy4aBscu-rKwKouoDpVRnGn_PWuYYfyhobrDoOODrOFh_K0QLyKwy9LRWusfOuW9De_qMLqqazUapLNuFclETZSkAhyaocmH9m6C/s4032/IMG_2226.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kFsMSq3SwrZe2PTwo8rsanZpWIkdlMeSd-HuFbWXBy98aDDXc17eQdQz8jqVaWiyIKKNJUMqOXcZdp-3erFIOy4aBscu-rKwKouoDpVRnGn_PWuYYfyhobrDoOODrOFh_K0QLyKwy9LRWusfOuW9De_qMLqqazUapLNuFclETZSkAhyaocmH9m6C/w400-h300/IMG_2226.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Double knits are great to use as bands. They have plenty of stretch and hardly curl at all when you stitch them to fit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bands can be narrow or wide. They can be doubled and sew on with one step. These bands look good with two rows of top stitching on the garment side of the band. The two rows firmly secure the seam allowance.</div><div>Band can be done like binding. You sew the garment and band right sides together with the band piece as a single layer. Fold it over to the wrong side so it forms a narrow band over the seam allowance.</div><div>Pin it in place and top stitch on the band side of the seam. Careful trim the edge on the wrong side back to 1/8". </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyioLltiSexLhcGsyiKmk7_RKWwaMeifwyDB764oQFH1K65701n9YzqJd-H6drmN5AqAWRdM8rA0jTmceWU45iz2YRbn7yBdaO0s8a7TmWe2P_Mk6xMIYpb-Gl7PnI-34Vj3IFkaYh9EXgnuv-OiIdHSZAh_2NQ6LK5AboqarRvOzNQ9742Ix6Zog/s4032/IMG_2233.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyioLltiSexLhcGsyiKmk7_RKWwaMeifwyDB764oQFH1K65701n9YzqJd-H6drmN5AqAWRdM8rA0jTmceWU45iz2YRbn7yBdaO0s8a7TmWe2P_Mk6xMIYpb-Gl7PnI-34Vj3IFkaYh9EXgnuv-OiIdHSZAh_2NQ6LK5AboqarRvOzNQ9742Ix6Zog/s320/IMG_2233.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div>Looking for more patterns and tutorials? You can get instant access with the link below.</div><div style="font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 13.199999809265137px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xxsgoqwm8w3wkid/AADk_HozMSEUEEcQDauWYjJ5a?dl=0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="153" data-original-width="494" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJLxtbroNZwNpNss-donxCHuxX-vqOJUSfi6eyyn4SltKHYWRCWfjg0JxojoEBwf47BKzHPV1CLnIxePJGc-hpAXd8e6XoB0JNMCJK72gCiVBGu2EsEX5asARxmbp1SMRWBIEX-uaI3Y8UvEwBbUwDTvzz06OYgjGpTCJNscRR5ZEAN26J-yIgp1f/s320/yes%20please.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Val</div><br /><div><br /></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-70141189581495014992022-06-08T10:43:00.003+10:002022-10-08T14:03:03.807+10:00Doll Clothes Pattern Hack: Cute summer top from a dress bodice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You don't need to be a designer to make designs like this ruffle top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With some help from me and a good fitting dress pattern you can draw up your own pattern pieces for this cute button down ruffle blouse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can use the bodice pattern pieces for a plain dress that opens in the back and make a pattern for this blouse without buying any more patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdmscb20sXQ67CPC9bnxdMTU6y332RM3_-0GpDvsYApc7rWnEgABstH1Eo3F5GaB7VUR3_QJENAJwP260gkLalWrtvEhXJQ63h0LN-be73-Erf2EodovEsuXh2VScBLTrc32xqL8iQzMN0dcG3kzVZH3IHJHOE2Kyr1gh03KVrDDhfIoOzY-1oLZ3/s4032/IMG_1268.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzDA8D2bnC5wHzXOLqwL2256p6ZPPz3cZ7XeCCQImom5eI4mmrx8p1NOP4e-70LKPXAvgHIKwV1vg8NOd0VNaour9_Zq440B6gcN6vrdbjEFRM4oCXQ0gUOpqauDp-g9hZjk0NcpyTpMiRKBnoWHZaKWsCwlqY9RcZcX5LAn538Tq7C3SnVl5M2eI/s320/IMG_1267.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">I have created a you tube video showing you step by step how to draft the blouse pattern from a dress bodice. I love to share my expertise as a designer.</p><p style="text-align: left;">You can see the video <a href="https://youtu.be/OMveGX4xM-8" target="_blank">on You Tube</a> or below. When you visit I would appreciate you subscribing to my channel. My hope is to keep making how to draft videos and eventually make an income from the ads. I need 1000 subscribers to even sign up for that so every follower gets me a bit closer.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OMveGX4xM-8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Buy the pattern pieces instead</h3><p style="text-align: left;">Not everyone has the inclination to draft their own patterns so I take it a step further and draw up the new pattern pieces to include in my shop. You can find this ruffle blouse as part of this cute outfit.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPQzm2u-xhId-9q7ao7evwUW4E5oZVRoVsx9glXnyryy5kLGy1_8ggg1C0_iLXfGWWBYfQk1WctxeqEQ4bPVzKQ1DxCpVWhCGzz-GAlrh3Q7PfEIiXIgXBeDb4WMqA31843HyzNszrxz72mx5LMSXmYpbNy1YiBKVY-j278YxTD0L4yU-N8X-2K5J/s4032/VSS%20outfit%201b.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="valspierssews 18" doll summer outfit pattern" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPQzm2u-xhId-9q7ao7evwUW4E5oZVRoVsx9glXnyryy5kLGy1_8ggg1C0_iLXfGWWBYfQk1WctxeqEQ4bPVzKQ1DxCpVWhCGzz-GAlrh3Q7PfEIiXIgXBeDb4WMqA31843HyzNszrxz72mx5LMSXmYpbNy1YiBKVY-j278YxTD0L4yU-N8X-2K5J/w240-h320/VSS%20outfit%201b.JPG" title="valspierssews 18" doll clothes pattern" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">The shorts are from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/229712250/1813-trousers-shorts-boxers-gathered?click_key=362a25736707a7694f19d32a2dab0777a47176e7%3A229712250&click_sum=70c73bae&ref=shop_home_active_3&crt=1&sts=1" target="_blank">1813</a> and I include the complete 1813 pattern. The bow headband is from the Free pattern folder in Dropbox and the blouse is the brand new ruffle blouse design. Get instant access to the Patterns and Tutorials folder in Dropbox with the link in the sidebar.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I include a combo file with just what you need to make this cute outfit, along with an outfit divider page and an outfit envelope.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkNmenLgZJ-4-iF18XhnYAe8cKm4J3Csp0NHqtBLdi-om2DMpZo1O6ffOUxDkYQgeVovA7Xrtl9FC6t9cMjYyIuSnfSwKeosmBtR_IBYXB0z-JRdvRtND4TVf9MnUqpv-JCtQC8zyBFrF1pFEfQU1zVQ-LfMCL4lKpIi3P95LXp8NvGmzzNQq81KSP/s3634/VSS%20outfit%201d.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2745" data-original-width="3634" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkNmenLgZJ-4-iF18XhnYAe8cKm4J3Csp0NHqtBLdi-om2DMpZo1O6ffOUxDkYQgeVovA7Xrtl9FC6t9cMjYyIuSnfSwKeosmBtR_IBYXB0z-JRdvRtND4TVf9MnUqpv-JCtQC8zyBFrF1pFEfQU1zVQ-LfMCL4lKpIi3P95LXp8NvGmzzNQq81KSP/s320/VSS%20outfit%201d.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1247353425/18-doll-summer-outfit-1-ruffle-blouse?click_key=6000fece917c5f9f77d07cde35ded5d333f262d4%3A1247353425&click_sum=ae528b99&ref=shop_home_active_1&sts=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Get the outfit on Etsy</span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Before rushing out to buy the blouse pattern you should have a go at drafting the pattern pieces yourself from the video. All you need is a round neck dress bodice. If you have my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/496411044/1804-the-18-dress-combo-lined-bodice?click_key=0457298f754a9b3974d9e8f5f34a2e07de9dc082%3A496411044&click_sum=e66253cf&ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1&sts=1" target="_blank">1804 The 18" Dress</a> you have all you need.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The step by step photo tutorial below shows you exactly how to sew it together.</p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Bodice</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEktTApN2Kh1pTNv1R0qWpTBk3wlIKWL6llQ4THkGLg9yok0xEOSR4ftP8df_aLiatibZSRVYGI9whCBDiFukahTnrmxmXM708TZjCN32ea9qF8vO8MRDmJ8-woO0eF26WlVuYuKuIIdRLtZY3NE_FbCu0qR2S_3KR4rh-BCCvuH2zTTF_GYCC-AHI/s4032/IMG_1223.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEktTApN2Kh1pTNv1R0qWpTBk3wlIKWL6llQ4THkGLg9yok0xEOSR4ftP8df_aLiatibZSRVYGI9whCBDiFukahTnrmxmXM708TZjCN32ea9qF8vO8MRDmJ8-woO0eF26WlVuYuKuIIdRLtZY3NE_FbCu0qR2S_3KR4rh-BCCvuH2zTTF_GYCC-AHI/s320/IMG_1223.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">You will need to cut out main bodice pieces and lining bodice pieces.</div><div style="text-align: center;">With right sides together join the main shoulder seams and the lining shoulder seams.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0MTpzY2rPQGjrvq2W9B1qOzoawBh21I9ISYxkugEYCZcw4xriCZx2iJYHH5qxw4EgjBR9LX5F-gCSZZwSQJnLAdsPpQn6vyKSEXL4OUWr1_D-D2lom8WYbmIEsFluW54LjBAujOQ5oF4PYLkaFX_F-U3A0ewTnKpnyd5FrPwhZoapayF64TENfQKW/s4032/IMG_1224.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0MTpzY2rPQGjrvq2W9B1qOzoawBh21I9ISYxkugEYCZcw4xriCZx2iJYHH5qxw4EgjBR9LX5F-gCSZZwSQJnLAdsPpQn6vyKSEXL4OUWr1_D-D2lom8WYbmIEsFluW54LjBAujOQ5oF4PYLkaFX_F-U3A0ewTnKpnyd5FrPwhZoapayF64TENfQKW/s320/IMG_1224.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Press the shoulder seams open. </div><div style="text-align: center;">With right sides together match the main bodice to the lining and pin it around the edges so it won't move as you sew the armholes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You will be stitching around the armhole edges only.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJhdLIKoL4ybD53pzx3a_wSdbETZPfUlblo84t4Zdicw_HvkCAVBoRQ3O0rEySTiksfoW3v-ir9_erhuwXalmpzzaRPFRuT2MplPOTUlOnQsbBsBcZxupRv11xgizcaIZ6a4e8j4tF-3OuNjtwVxWo_P6X0vZ3GLsLzw6nZJ57kaCyahnelYKanDN/s4032/IMG_1225.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJhdLIKoL4ybD53pzx3a_wSdbETZPfUlblo84t4Zdicw_HvkCAVBoRQ3O0rEySTiksfoW3v-ir9_erhuwXalmpzzaRPFRuT2MplPOTUlOnQsbBsBcZxupRv11xgizcaIZ6a4e8j4tF-3OuNjtwVxWo_P6X0vZ3GLsLzw6nZJ57kaCyahnelYKanDN/s320/IMG_1225.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Trim the seam allowances and snip the curved sections.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfn6Id58njUnxYQnHKMhLlp6YbksH1MKyIWoMCHN_udg2ItQEC6dD2yc2ZxV5deV4toczhJB8xAYXguIcIT-_K6K6mRQGrgUSLJr7-Hpo6pe8-xB6nQoZ-Cw-ktMcPdaoPij0AOP8LJyOAJDHuIHiJi3czRyJLsW9-UcgNhSjLvyjcNcx2M1HiFbz/s4032/IMG_1226.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfn6Id58njUnxYQnHKMhLlp6YbksH1MKyIWoMCHN_udg2ItQEC6dD2yc2ZxV5deV4toczhJB8xAYXguIcIT-_K6K6mRQGrgUSLJr7-Hpo6pe8-xB6nQoZ-Cw-ktMcPdaoPij0AOP8LJyOAJDHuIHiJi3czRyJLsW9-UcgNhSjLvyjcNcx2M1HiFbz/s320/IMG_1226.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turn the bodice right sides out. Finger press the armhole seams. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Carefully press the bodice along the armhole edges, </div><div style="text-align: center;">making sure all the bodice and lining edges match up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRZSitJg-Slc9G6H5uC_SE66FFY0nAt1u2ssfQoVCFjxQWpw_6v1sHCDZqoZ_n7Ju6ExZYd-j_3tA0Y12sui3h_ySsuaFXV8ULPa64psIUzid11t9gr-9S_7ukTGuI5Eo_HoDG2eLNRbUp2TAkegOl7tl3Ek9_189dXXBBIkqg43j8qv326bC5Zno/s4032/IMG_1227.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRZSitJg-Slc9G6H5uC_SE66FFY0nAt1u2ssfQoVCFjxQWpw_6v1sHCDZqoZ_n7Ju6ExZYd-j_3tA0Y12sui3h_ySsuaFXV8ULPa64psIUzid11t9gr-9S_7ukTGuI5Eo_HoDG2eLNRbUp2TAkegOl7tl3Ek9_189dXXBBIkqg43j8qv326bC5Zno/s320/IMG_1227.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay stitch close to the neck edge and the front edges to hold the bodice and lining together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7xaSsx2setVeSrLtTtk7VK6qwhlU-SUTR8bxod1bREQr0ijsuBHtvNkin-9XMOa0Roz10WGT2-4ArhyoKpn0Or5wq8lVpwfclzmrO0Oe4P3Cz2QE8uE-HoPX7zNC_Du1LG3il2yP18UBuL7_vBPC3nt1vVslcvntUNdqKm4r2mddhR7kiDfbbfkS/s4032/IMG_1229.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7xaSsx2setVeSrLtTtk7VK6qwhlU-SUTR8bxod1bREQr0ijsuBHtvNkin-9XMOa0Roz10WGT2-4ArhyoKpn0Or5wq8lVpwfclzmrO0Oe4P3Cz2QE8uE-HoPX7zNC_Du1LG3il2yP18UBuL7_vBPC3nt1vVslcvntUNdqKm4r2mddhR7kiDfbbfkS/s320/IMG_1229.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Edge stitch the armholes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Start and finish 1/4" from the side edges so the edge stitching doesn't </div><div style="text-align: center;">interfere with stitching the side seams.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4iUKwxVCtaDVKRDa8A0alKgWRUtHYYKsazHlUt0gyflFgQDaVgApureubuHNtLsTOJO19t8rn3dJvK384FX7eWNa41CJP4OSXWkcrcpIlkZkdu5RAqZoN8Ixle1hmMnvFvR-w76kJDMJozPAHlW16GwoH2I-DyJu3sMk5pbq5WCDWaDXnLXXIfKBo/s4032/IMG_1230.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4iUKwxVCtaDVKRDa8A0alKgWRUtHYYKsazHlUt0gyflFgQDaVgApureubuHNtLsTOJO19t8rn3dJvK384FX7eWNa41CJP4OSXWkcrcpIlkZkdu5RAqZoN8Ixle1hmMnvFvR-w76kJDMJozPAHlW16GwoH2I-DyJu3sMk5pbq5WCDWaDXnLXXIfKBo/s320/IMG_1230.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bring the main bodice and lining together at the side edges, </div><div style="text-align: center;">matching main to main and lining to lining.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stitch the seam.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxDWF16SsXqM6deod75jeJvFjFHCVxZ_HGdNHWX2VEO4KkAjSLQr3Gf7D14-O2Bw2u2mVR2_QumFfAHFqcvv2rDY8wxmgvRNW-GQyVl3Ib9bWPBHRhEzrCTI2yWIE_mkxDWwgfmVtqHlJJtV4C8cykvaF5ztAJ8eNLJr-KVQkkRZv1HFOOtaL7a82/s4032/IMG_1231.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxDWF16SsXqM6deod75jeJvFjFHCVxZ_HGdNHWX2VEO4KkAjSLQr3Gf7D14-O2Bw2u2mVR2_QumFfAHFqcvv2rDY8wxmgvRNW-GQyVl3Ib9bWPBHRhEzrCTI2yWIE_mkxDWwgfmVtqHlJJtV4C8cykvaF5ztAJ8eNLJr-KVQkkRZv1HFOOtaL7a82/s320/IMG_1231.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="text-align: center;">Press the seam open then bring the seams together and press.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stitch both side seams.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Bottom Ruffle</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-s8uZfE7c0FLLxP_dfHFgzjzJw43Tqczr1fh7dpaMNGPl8lJ2AsdQuU86Mc4ZFJFL8xdMhuL3JnwZxoEzq7dEloQPjgg9dw_BRltmC52wrxUZre9s4BJ2u2Blp2smeC6i4Lk87QtTw2XoKJEdO4adTZbDjlhdBgi3U3uqklZnHEfswaT-9nWrVQI/s4032/IMG_1294.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-s8uZfE7c0FLLxP_dfHFgzjzJw43Tqczr1fh7dpaMNGPl8lJ2AsdQuU86Mc4ZFJFL8xdMhuL3JnwZxoEzq7dEloQPjgg9dw_BRltmC52wrxUZre9s4BJ2u2Blp2smeC6i4Lk87QtTw2XoKJEdO4adTZbDjlhdBgi3U3uqklZnHEfswaT-9nWrVQI/s320/IMG_1294.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Stitch the centre back seam of the waist ruffle. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Trim it with pinking shears and press it open.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h4>Ruffle Hem</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Press up 1/4" along the hem edge. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I used Steam-a-Seam to secure the second fold of my 1/4" double fold hem. </div><div style="text-align: left;">You can also just turn the second fold and stitch the hem.</div><div><br /></div></div><h4>Ruffle pleat</h4></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAJ4b0w74BVrkabm2UqpgqtDQ_f8coIwUUgRZLVTB8gOelZ7qU_Eq-JN2oDtNW_mVJw4xRpvEZB0Lqt58eRvmwmAitAu338xL477HHjkIaH4rvCUgy5Vh94xpTxMpBnWV3MEZMzLCnqUjI89x57UkiuRnuJUR8Vdk_tYb-G0nCF8msJFEoS8CDeb6/s4032/IMG_1296.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAJ4b0w74BVrkabm2UqpgqtDQ_f8coIwUUgRZLVTB8gOelZ7qU_Eq-JN2oDtNW_mVJw4xRpvEZB0Lqt58eRvmwmAitAu338xL477HHjkIaH4rvCUgy5Vh94xpTxMpBnWV3MEZMzLCnqUjI89x57UkiuRnuJUR8Vdk_tYb-G0nCF8msJFEoS8CDeb6/s320/IMG_1296.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Press the pleat towards the hem edge. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_7Im9Gu6SaZScSsMw9rIg8ldH9f4t_NJV1TbAh1B8kuiBaMCeyiAyrJFWHc2KWnRJfrIW9NbczxJEg4lYssUzgkzQP2CtEu5AjZHE6GomNylLRW2wF7x8aiKmATgYBK7zJBVNJDivVcd5NUcDMhfGvyy0Ahl6VC-Dmc0kPkfyWUyugDvSx4r2XEJ/s4032/IMG_1297.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_7Im9Gu6SaZScSsMw9rIg8ldH9f4t_NJV1TbAh1B8kuiBaMCeyiAyrJFWHc2KWnRJfrIW9NbczxJEg4lYssUzgkzQP2CtEu5AjZHE6GomNylLRW2wF7x8aiKmATgYBK7zJBVNJDivVcd5NUcDMhfGvyy0Ahl6VC-Dmc0kPkfyWUyugDvSx4r2XEJ/s320/IMG_1297.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stitch 2 rows of gathering stitch along the raw edge. </div><div style="text-align: center;">One on the seam line and one inside the seam line 1/8" from the first row. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Leave long thread tails at both ends.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Put a pin in the bodice to mark the centre back in the waist edge.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Gather from each end of the ruffle towards the centre back until each half matches half the bodice.</div><div style="text-align: left;">With right sides together pin the ruffle to the bodice, matching the centre backs.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hold the ruffle to the bodice to work out the exact length for matching.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tie the gathering threads with 4 knots. Even out the gathers on that half of the bodice.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Do both sides.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuTbGnpP8rKpWRgz4iijMbeZaWFlXlHpGzV1anFCPaJCT6ZPxEE7dYRoc6-vundjpYt_5OqFwZKzwHcSub8jeKgbpCqPigsRcifnwLinxuYqO64lL3DI_iMbBnsda4rHzKDU5qgb9O2bfBtiEkBgSLiR8nR2FQHbjpDO6gUKyL5nYAKNI7J5MhmtU/s4032/IMG_1241.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuTbGnpP8rKpWRgz4iijMbeZaWFlXlHpGzV1anFCPaJCT6ZPxEE7dYRoc6-vundjpYt_5OqFwZKzwHcSub8jeKgbpCqPigsRcifnwLinxuYqO64lL3DI_iMbBnsda4rHzKDU5qgb9O2bfBtiEkBgSLiR8nR2FQHbjpDO6gUKyL5nYAKNI7J5MhmtU/s320/IMG_1241.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stitch the ruffle to the waist of the bodice. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Pin the seam allowance close to the edge.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Press the seam up towards the bodice.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Top stitch 1/8" from the seam to secure the seam allowance in place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">NOTE: You can sew the ruffle to the lining first then stitch the main bodice on top to enclose the seam allowance. See the 1804 18" Dress instructions for this method.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Neck Ruffle</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTUTfDXxfLWcMWjwTBapVjCuji6eoSqan2cwzRLq2SjPtWsHjMdr0jOS03wLa-xCNPUSQBPHdJomgSeAYSX-MZBzytS9hBJQngzH-hXug3DZCjlxi6avET-kIfxq-BoWjEYzPFulvRCpQx7dHHlMPLW8KCzRUSUiDt4UpArSnMjQQ9NzdSfIVaKgA/s4032/IMG_1376.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTUTfDXxfLWcMWjwTBapVjCuji6eoSqan2cwzRLq2SjPtWsHjMdr0jOS03wLa-xCNPUSQBPHdJomgSeAYSX-MZBzytS9hBJQngzH-hXug3DZCjlxi6avET-kIfxq-BoWjEYzPFulvRCpQx7dHHlMPLW8KCzRUSUiDt4UpArSnMjQQ9NzdSfIVaKgA/s320/IMG_1376.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I turned up my double fold hem using steam-a-seam.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYikDt89KSnAe5Qa7JNTxcgB9G67yhKe3l9cwxMuy_0vqGprkQSfwxc3vQ16w3d4vVXa3-K-EbZP9hQH5-Lw1Rf4dDogE77cylbnrZTPft3M8oaBx7FU4HWcMPSmLLP3g_Bq2_OGq0jnRnOdQz3jsit2K-lB0grkmRUFceu1PNQxLn_VyVu2k3glH/s4032/IMG_1377.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYikDt89KSnAe5Qa7JNTxcgB9G67yhKe3l9cwxMuy_0vqGprkQSfwxc3vQ16w3d4vVXa3-K-EbZP9hQH5-Lw1Rf4dDogE77cylbnrZTPft3M8oaBx7FU4HWcMPSmLLP3g_Bq2_OGq0jnRnOdQz3jsit2K-lB0grkmRUFceu1PNQxLn_VyVu2k3glH/s320/IMG_1377.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mark the centre back of the neck ruffle with a pin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Place it out of the way of the gathering threads.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTrP81nwFN0ipFDRsoLDN_Vx8QI75n3-rLHEVwFWQOk2ZiuIwRM-SHiY1ZSJxkSrJ_n44BAIEe4Cwz1M1Hhg9ffAi35BKwRHpqtdzt-cVtVFrZqRiTD-yJlW0-MIrdoFKIPqlRhdfJk0dY5j1eD1GiLgTQyiC_3lgfMR6dR8buT6u2GYDEOb60pd6/s4032/IMG_1378.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTrP81nwFN0ipFDRsoLDN_Vx8QI75n3-rLHEVwFWQOk2ZiuIwRM-SHiY1ZSJxkSrJ_n44BAIEe4Cwz1M1Hhg9ffAi35BKwRHpqtdzt-cVtVFrZqRiTD-yJlW0-MIrdoFKIPqlRhdfJk0dY5j1eD1GiLgTQyiC_3lgfMR6dR8buT6u2GYDEOb60pd6/s320/IMG_1378.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sew the first gathering thread 1/2" from the raw edge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leave long thread tails at both ends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo74la5vqKMhVXEpppy-zGI7nMGXOFiRjx7GvToRlvhYRX9ne0U8U7F_QHtrvKtJbskMGx22nZU9MJcYZ538sIh0IKA1-lW8TqX2RBidT8GJG15X_G8mbnd8dv3pMr9ExSfLo7cuhsCgZg_-DFnC6thDXZdwxEsyowAVJYz69k3vzEXNvAWJKslrGF/s4032/IMG_1379.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo74la5vqKMhVXEpppy-zGI7nMGXOFiRjx7GvToRlvhYRX9ne0U8U7F_QHtrvKtJbskMGx22nZU9MJcYZ538sIh0IKA1-lW8TqX2RBidT8GJG15X_G8mbnd8dv3pMr9ExSfLo7cuhsCgZg_-DFnC6thDXZdwxEsyowAVJYz69k3vzEXNvAWJKslrGF/s320/IMG_1379.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sew the second gathering thread 1/4" from the raw edge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjayEZL4LCj8c9DQCbilmBRlNh6rzLZB_afqr8cRcODQL4YBH6asB8mXdKZU5WoWzfnE-B-lHuwvUFfnjp7PSv0SADYa7qpfY3i3u5nOIKPwNwkP4RY_oVzAguS0EKAkzSh-nRp_iWrWw94MiPQY8CCq6l4BQrDakWApir6tvxGpAaj0sb87KR_Yvng/s4032/IMG_1380.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjayEZL4LCj8c9DQCbilmBRlNh6rzLZB_afqr8cRcODQL4YBH6asB8mXdKZU5WoWzfnE-B-lHuwvUFfnjp7PSv0SADYa7qpfY3i3u5nOIKPwNwkP4RY_oVzAguS0EKAkzSh-nRp_iWrWw94MiPQY8CCq6l4BQrDakWApir6tvxGpAaj0sb87KR_Yvng/s320/IMG_1380.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pull up the threads from one end to the middle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy6JaVIfX5wk0lS_ve-F7j4Zs1PcOAmQCEPFN5LDsZ5Xg5RMpFwO8jMnt1pZsAStdrqGqH8G_hHB64RTtZ5_bAfBn5Ny01WWBLN6qfziLGy6uAFRjwE0-14UVnQ9pCXk8BHkwxg2r4MA6IyK4M0W8V5MmY09eR-5OgdZR5-223poHecq6ftJTEnSK/s4032/IMG_1381.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy6JaVIfX5wk0lS_ve-F7j4Zs1PcOAmQCEPFN5LDsZ5Xg5RMpFwO8jMnt1pZsAStdrqGqH8G_hHB64RTtZ5_bAfBn5Ny01WWBLN6qfziLGy6uAFRjwE0-14UVnQ9pCXk8BHkwxg2r4MA6IyK4M0W8V5MmY09eR-5OgdZR5-223poHecq6ftJTEnSK/s320/IMG_1381.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pull up the threads form the other end to the middle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Sew Neck Ruffle to Bodice</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBosARZoEr5cOVwFSAvEf2JQeUGVwF0-rOeHAVh-MqkxAGVbzaafsVswtwJyst6o1yK494wmGIhv2t8SnbxjxWa7UIQFwdFijBLCEiR6faTmlEw65KrJFNbHRmypMwgYzfLCQf7MwRn9NQ9Vy6vqEusuGnxpBUZYfY7EaT7l_IFd0-XB8tQhe9nmm/s4032/IMG_1382.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBosARZoEr5cOVwFSAvEf2JQeUGVwF0-rOeHAVh-MqkxAGVbzaafsVswtwJyst6o1yK494wmGIhv2t8SnbxjxWa7UIQFwdFijBLCEiR6faTmlEw65KrJFNbHRmypMwgYzfLCQf7MwRn9NQ9Vy6vqEusuGnxpBUZYfY7EaT7l_IFd0-XB8tQhe9nmm/s320/IMG_1382.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mark the centre back of the bodice with pin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-fYRm_hxsGxI6rd4a6tMIpAG5dWNPf5MQ1SYoQ_FC4EoagMuWCn7XTlxWVNtxS3vxipPWlZauKyPYPrdcQ5qCX9eLiAlHc0DgdQe_IDM9S7CfqJZFdX4JmsBkGKIq8xkYxhM3L1kqBuK7l-bbO51xk3LepIwOTC_BmvE7jwRil4UsukwTfiKRLiz/s4032/IMG_1383.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-fYRm_hxsGxI6rd4a6tMIpAG5dWNPf5MQ1SYoQ_FC4EoagMuWCn7XTlxWVNtxS3vxipPWlZauKyPYPrdcQ5qCX9eLiAlHc0DgdQe_IDM9S7CfqJZFdX4JmsBkGKIq8xkYxhM3L1kqBuK7l-bbO51xk3LepIwOTC_BmvE7jwRil4UsukwTfiKRLiz/s320/IMG_1383.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pin the right side of the ruffle to the wrong side of the bodice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">at the centre back.</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaJcSlEuRZxkb_NrwbF6LroWQZzKX9ApOebSgHurU3tBi0wiJejsz9cm-PjhGv49rSc5MlvG_Y6GjHCCNbxKbjHQpZ-AoKCzvwU429qfDlkl88GjhqFNn8wWt-JsgY_A0KqJc7Tfxm-8QWqO-zFpnEBk_kUSp380nWoiOW8iO8uhHUmDNzOoZAKEkG/s4032/IMG_1384.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaJcSlEuRZxkb_NrwbF6LroWQZzKX9ApOebSgHurU3tBi0wiJejsz9cm-PjhGv49rSc5MlvG_Y6GjHCCNbxKbjHQpZ-AoKCzvwU429qfDlkl88GjhqFNn8wWt-JsgY_A0KqJc7Tfxm-8QWqO-zFpnEBk_kUSp380nWoiOW8iO8uhHUmDNzOoZAKEkG/s320/IMG_1384.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pin the end of the ruffle level with the front.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Even out the gathers and add more pins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Repeat on the other side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfk8hH7jlzfYk2HnQSDMrtTRP2H1fGc1dE1wg30Rc335DcswVEb3GhGO7cxwL59VJ7bFRP65XIekBLZANSNrZ_nNmOreSGn2hop9bE8UXaL1-4qAfAdyI__2ShDgzYZ-NMby82J4EP0m-HSs631BAO5OcP106aVhGDgSCI4YpZWGFHVTvJc0WSbWR/s4032/IMG_1386.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfk8hH7jlzfYk2HnQSDMrtTRP2H1fGc1dE1wg30Rc335DcswVEb3GhGO7cxwL59VJ7bFRP65XIekBLZANSNrZ_nNmOreSGn2hop9bE8UXaL1-4qAfAdyI__2ShDgzYZ-NMby82J4EP0m-HSs631BAO5OcP106aVhGDgSCI4YpZWGFHVTvJc0WSbWR/s320/IMG_1386.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stitch the ruffle to the neck, sewing over the gathering thread</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">along the 1/4" seam line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpkLJEAQZCNIgPuIXxKfJOQSKjko43hxsn8Fur1_4AHcKKqxiBMX0D-vyySU42wJ-DKd21Yt0MzRR8mH0mEyOFi-73ix5ijwEbRsYWTMktG3UZewsVtbbXBFf7Ew5lRIudnCah7LkiWRScXqNLlDSAOrs_WuUWQEOoGSZWgJyC0z2Rm_ojPiV0tti/s4032/IMG_1387.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpkLJEAQZCNIgPuIXxKfJOQSKjko43hxsn8Fur1_4AHcKKqxiBMX0D-vyySU42wJ-DKd21Yt0MzRR8mH0mEyOFi-73ix5ijwEbRsYWTMktG3UZewsVtbbXBFf7Ew5lRIudnCah7LkiWRScXqNLlDSAOrs_WuUWQEOoGSZWgJyC0z2Rm_ojPiV0tti/s320/IMG_1387.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NIylSCt3-nMe-UeJVpCaPsPN6vElI-7ciT8TXy2nR9c5pqLztsZXgk7z3fVi7RzupM61ual546KK09cZHicNaTJHBxxl8TjNOhlwiOYwishYmXw5epNWtNyp3OE_o8febuQmkzwmT8oYn4QH47n6ODgz2D9LatAjCtv0FwVWtMbNAc3d2FcdwJky/s4032/IMG_1388.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NIylSCt3-nMe-UeJVpCaPsPN6vElI-7ciT8TXy2nR9c5pqLztsZXgk7z3fVi7RzupM61ual546KK09cZHicNaTJHBxxl8TjNOhlwiOYwishYmXw5epNWtNyp3OE_o8febuQmkzwmT8oYn4QH47n6ODgz2D9LatAjCtv0FwVWtMbNAc3d2FcdwJky/s320/IMG_1388.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Trim the neck seam to 1/8".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU59Le-z9ptzOIsOAmKE349wTKiYbhiZSobQfI6wvq-jNPOPlaW6RdZPcBhT0wIW2pxJSV7jhqfs5MMYVWK2dph1j_PHZpRQX-uOabgpykARDWp1Bh6UsBG_ZDY_BDd4NUi8jVtHwx_oSaueUhhaQXjbtfCCm-29aHh3OmTvw_y0EENMI7DgksUQfS/s4032/IMG_1389.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU59Le-z9ptzOIsOAmKE349wTKiYbhiZSobQfI6wvq-jNPOPlaW6RdZPcBhT0wIW2pxJSV7jhqfs5MMYVWK2dph1j_PHZpRQX-uOabgpykARDWp1Bh6UsBG_ZDY_BDd4NUi8jVtHwx_oSaueUhhaQXjbtfCCm-29aHh3OmTvw_y0EENMI7DgksUQfS/s320/IMG_1389.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Baste the end of the ruffle to the front on each side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVrj5E4c0DxN5d3mdcrqVRvp5jzQTzCWMzLZ5rAd5smK52sFW1mfnye-tT4pAMJa8eck16QSYGvhavF0It2uUz3N7X-ZCJpCH4omGUElAY1lfgKsR_dkuYN7RxVAiuiX4JvDdlRyS-Q8cG0DRu6mewcbwrjwMwQgnOLTm-yCVTom1cEHBe3GWfZIQn/s4032/IMG_1243.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVrj5E4c0DxN5d3mdcrqVRvp5jzQTzCWMzLZ5rAd5smK52sFW1mfnye-tT4pAMJa8eck16QSYGvhavF0It2uUz3N7X-ZCJpCH4omGUElAY1lfgKsR_dkuYN7RxVAiuiX4JvDdlRyS-Q8cG0DRu6mewcbwrjwMwQgnOLTm-yCVTom1cEHBe3GWfZIQn/s320/IMG_1243.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Press the ruffle away from the neck.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4SZvz5Ol0qeqcKWKWOnPDolX_d3ox1nWH7gB_2_S8TbFGxDmkLKR-Cx6cLFxrRbXk2jdPK2q4Zo0ew8QG5cr1GHVypaiDCY1EMyvm_HkyrxHozOLtKTFv-iOptwAzYX1QDivn2-hEk_DouK9qvbX6xjeS9CeND0n5Mi9lw77UFLebDlt0v1Wq11hh/s4032/IMG_1245.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4SZvz5Ol0qeqcKWKWOnPDolX_d3ox1nWH7gB_2_S8TbFGxDmkLKR-Cx6cLFxrRbXk2jdPK2q4Zo0ew8QG5cr1GHVypaiDCY1EMyvm_HkyrxHozOLtKTFv-iOptwAzYX1QDivn2-hEk_DouK9qvbX6xjeS9CeND0n5Mi9lw77UFLebDlt0v1Wq11hh/s320/IMG_1245.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqibQn0H5pvxCQSTNa9vDMFJtskKjOGOBQ_oIPGXZomNmiiE-OgIcPnSHyudf-HUOXao4IazCH41tunCMaG0unZPmvrTSC08nQpd6WTa26vrHaNgjdYnXAk6V0xl7VIVM-DAJ-jVbnLdpy6F28QlW2DB5G5XklcPGt3OHwDK3kSgACm2-RfBAxnpuS/s4032/IMG_1390.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqibQn0H5pvxCQSTNa9vDMFJtskKjOGOBQ_oIPGXZomNmiiE-OgIcPnSHyudf-HUOXao4IazCH41tunCMaG0unZPmvrTSC08nQpd6WTa26vrHaNgjdYnXAk6V0xl7VIVM-DAJ-jVbnLdpy6F28QlW2DB5G5XklcPGt3OHwDK3kSgACm2-RfBAxnpuS/s320/IMG_1390.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pin it over to the right side along the seam line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQX2GVv1iM5SB9z_NF_i4pLFEZKxVmrHcIXPxqlBMgo9EwQMRqIwegkDVcxFlYwSA8l2LUFLjQDZeVYug0nnnM3gzCLrRNuWtgf5tJ4ies5pTYdBLiBJZD0aJKBjxbVTwFgpOB-zRF5W7IWYQnPOjTVsaFtPVmzRpq6YOW7CMLPjzcB3VOdD7f3Wc-/s4032/IMG_1391.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQX2GVv1iM5SB9z_NF_i4pLFEZKxVmrHcIXPxqlBMgo9EwQMRqIwegkDVcxFlYwSA8l2LUFLjQDZeVYug0nnnM3gzCLrRNuWtgf5tJ4ies5pTYdBLiBJZD0aJKBjxbVTwFgpOB-zRF5W7IWYQnPOjTVsaFtPVmzRpq6YOW7CMLPjzcB3VOdD7f3Wc-/s320/IMG_1391.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stitch it down, sewing over the top of the 1/2" gathering thread.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't do a good job of it so I had to pick out the gathering</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">thread just in the front.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Front Band</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rjLIyOpuuAO2QG1uusTJu_-lRA1-OP8I8ELjtKfflYrwdS5g7OaWz3-oiFrmfgmdSoB9p-qYpN2NVOV7d9y9IGKsRUC0nLettp0Sfx6M0AMcqweF19Pz6IQ40j-94sKT81cMgmzmNUmzcZBgEwF4EvTqQZ3sS3ZOZZGfvnr5PPlUgMXGuedkcmcB/s4032/IMG_1249.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rjLIyOpuuAO2QG1uusTJu_-lRA1-OP8I8ELjtKfflYrwdS5g7OaWz3-oiFrmfgmdSoB9p-qYpN2NVOV7d9y9IGKsRUC0nLettp0Sfx6M0AMcqweF19Pz6IQ40j-94sKT81cMgmzmNUmzcZBgEwF4EvTqQZ3sS3ZOZZGfvnr5PPlUgMXGuedkcmcB/s320/IMG_1249.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Slip the front band under the front right side up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Centre it between the top and bottom and pin it in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stitch. Be careful the ruffle edge lines up with the front.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEx6_NItNMmHcSOIBXaKOgJUB4I6NBpRP1XdPZEfqVwcw_BQyCkpQpKtRSAMNxWi_VClsvc1U0CHEPX-Hwe46Dzy-J1Q0VkPHHvF9bGijlGRj5y40PBhH76pPM-NC1vQqz1pqRQ7fZsLTacT3gTc-_vrctW3_1oRPl2twY98_n_fI6BEXcZHehDOMv/s4032/IMG_1250.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEx6_NItNMmHcSOIBXaKOgJUB4I6NBpRP1XdPZEfqVwcw_BQyCkpQpKtRSAMNxWi_VClsvc1U0CHEPX-Hwe46Dzy-J1Q0VkPHHvF9bGijlGRj5y40PBhH76pPM-NC1vQqz1pqRQ7fZsLTacT3gTc-_vrctW3_1oRPl2twY98_n_fI6BEXcZHehDOMv/s320/IMG_1250.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fold it towards the seam and press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1nhuzCQBoAGEn3Zyoh8uYxefVspnAj-ZJ1LK0aI9v3wLNYLSXsZ4sV-2NmlUa6o_ZDgKuBk4lwvJc-D1geqbyutxyHbQKKoOgqqsG6M1stqy3SlZ7jCociXy7gFo1Q8LzpfFuuS6nWWyq_wjnQkknez-qQoA2Ww02YIszxRL6VbrIs5xXle8RE0z/s4032/IMG_1251.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1nhuzCQBoAGEn3Zyoh8uYxefVspnAj-ZJ1LK0aI9v3wLNYLSXsZ4sV-2NmlUa6o_ZDgKuBk4lwvJc-D1geqbyutxyHbQKKoOgqqsG6M1stqy3SlZ7jCociXy7gFo1Q8LzpfFuuS6nWWyq_wjnQkknez-qQoA2Ww02YIszxRL6VbrIs5xXle8RE0z/s320/IMG_1251.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fold in the top and bottom edges and press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEV85R4Fy_-qcqRuwlz8M2a6OELyGX-I6PfHdDDxT9P5fmvPune3wXSYn_Lq1ytgLptSJTWP78Ino7LFwASjw12lniqDVPdgNXJipoROjcbBX-hElACEA0ZFqo2sxikQkZV6oxUGT8mySdZeD_fqKzMEif4AQlnASOmz2fMi_Ybx4DIbeKpo7nf_i/s4032/IMG_1252.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEV85R4Fy_-qcqRuwlz8M2a6OELyGX-I6PfHdDDxT9P5fmvPune3wXSYn_Lq1ytgLptSJTWP78Ino7LFwASjw12lniqDVPdgNXJipoROjcbBX-hElACEA0ZFqo2sxikQkZV6oxUGT8mySdZeD_fqKzMEif4AQlnASOmz2fMi_Ybx4DIbeKpo7nf_i/s320/IMG_1252.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn in 1/2" and press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5yUmudbI35O4jgaI0C8-MLpGUvuPFa35g61159S9KoNoDo1hi8DyYRIqTdjz84dHlPMPZSFsF05KC0g7vuZ7MLA7xcEeWlt73bpleJVfjVWdY9lHoSk7uqGYRy2o1ef5UNkhuzOJgZRLeUPtai_bOFA7aKby0mmrbuNVUsoFbnj53R_cQ_9IVu_q/s4032/IMG_1253.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5yUmudbI35O4jgaI0C8-MLpGUvuPFa35g61159S9KoNoDo1hi8DyYRIqTdjz84dHlPMPZSFsF05KC0g7vuZ7MLA7xcEeWlt73bpleJVfjVWdY9lHoSk7uqGYRy2o1ef5UNkhuzOJgZRLeUPtai_bOFA7aKby0mmrbuNVUsoFbnj53R_cQ_9IVu_q/s320/IMG_1253.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn it in again so it just covers the stitching line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCAI9W8b6-M4vNIYQwlhlLOTdBaEpY0vyeQgWttIYZbmG01PXk4ugSLJ4CLWZdCkmythYwywGQ7y_ck4IHodFLZRix48b3L2Ga5OuIPm_oYnJP3YHIQ4nyklcJ_OCWnMSFeFspGJhA6F0pKznDlBTw3QYQDJ4a8VAjPgsaO3I4w2jHOccv3LRl7cs/s4032/IMG_1255.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCAI9W8b6-M4vNIYQwlhlLOTdBaEpY0vyeQgWttIYZbmG01PXk4ugSLJ4CLWZdCkmythYwywGQ7y_ck4IHodFLZRix48b3L2Ga5OuIPm_oYnJP3YHIQ4nyklcJ_OCWnMSFeFspGJhA6F0pKznDlBTw3QYQDJ4a8VAjPgsaO3I4w2jHOccv3LRl7cs/s320/IMG_1255.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stitch all around the band. Start on one of the open edges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYKLf5VwfiSkS5Ywg46bNLIOuGDspC6Xh9zafUh1TjcFiaUzqMBvYWzd-iat5Zu-JfPKneZ9EWkAD2Bt1A_FelCKx4QcV8Q2bhKQx3S1ERABStvm7UJOs1gZ2_oeZi7CLwJI8trW9alITDRvFI0_D18tPBzn7xQbzWvPRWdFbZ69czZ2s9fWn4iFz/s2764/IMG_1256.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2534" data-original-width="2764" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYKLf5VwfiSkS5Ywg46bNLIOuGDspC6Xh9zafUh1TjcFiaUzqMBvYWzd-iat5Zu-JfPKneZ9EWkAD2Bt1A_FelCKx4QcV8Q2bhKQx3S1ERABStvm7UJOs1gZ2_oeZi7CLwJI8trW9alITDRvFI0_D18tPBzn7xQbzWvPRWdFbZ69czZ2s9fWn4iFz/s320/IMG_1256.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stitch all around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9up_ymCSuv6_wymeq9-5COPHpHQPKJrsXAFWZzsfsECDnnauuI2Zdl5kOzcHBiJ7KHEYQwsmMHCT9hq_vf_tGzzVl0CmldGpvEzfhVnVEYnd1DS9Ow0iYB_XVhvP5OhDceU9CJboXhUPdNxSMngipP-Z8kpPK3uOdJZwDoDOALvW83iMtZ_Vjygv/s4032/IMG_1258.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9up_ymCSuv6_wymeq9-5COPHpHQPKJrsXAFWZzsfsECDnnauuI2Zdl5kOzcHBiJ7KHEYQwsmMHCT9hq_vf_tGzzVl0CmldGpvEzfhVnVEYnd1DS9Ow0iYB_XVhvP5OhDceU9CJboXhUPdNxSMngipP-Z8kpPK3uOdJZwDoDOALvW83iMtZ_Vjygv/s320/IMG_1258.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do both bands the same.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Velcro</h3><div>I like to use velcro patches rather than one long strip. However you do it, it is time to sew on the velcro.</div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Buttons</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UbJoiRuOrLigH4XyMFHM5y_02Zl_MtrITY9XycngLi2-uG6woMyWAjMkB3Y8HMQ7i_0ZE-QdkHz7-pnoyYLD7H7PYUoCfuN3C_QT2VqA9DX39nY3ln8X6iHiy5gwwxk_yGH_Dpl8EQvJZERRO2mrSIVZiMfHuzejOyrVZSK3trGSIRlWD7VZkg1B/s4032/IMG_1259.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UbJoiRuOrLigH4XyMFHM5y_02Zl_MtrITY9XycngLi2-uG6woMyWAjMkB3Y8HMQ7i_0ZE-QdkHz7-pnoyYLD7H7PYUoCfuN3C_QT2VqA9DX39nY3ln8X6iHiy5gwwxk_yGH_Dpl8EQvJZERRO2mrSIVZiMfHuzejOyrVZSK3trGSIRlWD7VZkg1B/s320/IMG_1259.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lay out 5 small buttons (These are 1/4" buttons)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg552TzCi1ZXo7NFVkRCkoS0EBxOp9jajBJai-R7KilWabgfj2wRApH2VPRE5lZiAZx6SX5Z1vZ10560A2aDXRFrGW42wKFEBAqTS8xNF55z6W3mcekthUYbhNRBptKxYVEjZuXWAlic9uTxN64UyRZqFHtBBiKbr6KzglbBWLR9s7Ke31v8qgrrrk0/s4032/IMG_1260.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg552TzCi1ZXo7NFVkRCkoS0EBxOp9jajBJai-R7KilWabgfj2wRApH2VPRE5lZiAZx6SX5Z1vZ10560A2aDXRFrGW42wKFEBAqTS8xNF55z6W3mcekthUYbhNRBptKxYVEjZuXWAlic9uTxN64UyRZqFHtBBiKbr6KzglbBWLR9s7Ke31v8qgrrrk0/s320/IMG_1260.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carefully place a strip of sticky tape over the buttons to hold them down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMIv785lOgsYQdMaP0n4NRUolGCDsUs-L13HY8_Nsc922s3PCtx8P7Ngx4Z8Vm7-SwN8lmDZ4DSOt6XZjBFduYyFoOBjREtfuRHO10RD2lzbbL77IYeYO8Q0fJ5qecSX6tf3HpjYNsXkYx5fYX9IsEZFIzByvSuN_oPAs8xll0W470ufCTa4Sc9DKm/s4032/IMG_1261.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMIv785lOgsYQdMaP0n4NRUolGCDsUs-L13HY8_Nsc922s3PCtx8P7Ngx4Z8Vm7-SwN8lmDZ4DSOt6XZjBFduYyFoOBjREtfuRHO10RD2lzbbL77IYeYO8Q0fJ5qecSX6tf3HpjYNsXkYx5fYX9IsEZFIzByvSuN_oPAs8xll0W470ufCTa4Sc9DKm/s320/IMG_1261.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Use a button foot or a satin stitch foot and zig zag the buttons in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see more detail on how to sew on buttons <a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/2016/06/how-to-sew-small-buttons-on-doll-clothes.html" target="_blank">in this blog post.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzDA8D2bnC5wHzXOLqwL2256p6ZPPz3cZ7XeCCQImom5eI4mmrx8p1NOP4e-70LKPXAvgHIKwV1vg8NOd0VNaour9_Zq440B6gcN6vrdbjEFRM4oCXQ0gUOpqauDp-g9hZjk0NcpyTpMiRKBnoWHZaKWsCwlqY9RcZcX5LAn538Tq7C3SnVl5M2eI/s4032/IMG_1267.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzDA8D2bnC5wHzXOLqwL2256p6ZPPz3cZ7XeCCQImom5eI4mmrx8p1NOP4e-70LKPXAvgHIKwV1vg8NOd0VNaour9_Zq440B6gcN6vrdbjEFRM4oCXQ0gUOpqauDp-g9hZjk0NcpyTpMiRKBnoWHZaKWsCwlqY9RcZcX5LAn538Tq7C3SnVl5M2eI/s320/IMG_1267.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This top is paired with the <a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/2022/04/how-to-make-cute-summer-shorts-for-your.html" target="_blank">paper bag shorts from another pattern hack.</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard;">Looking for more patterns and tutorials? 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If you have a basic pattern for pull-on pants or the 1813 Gathered Pull-ons from my Etsy shop then you can follow the steps in my You Tube video on how to hack your basic pattern to create the paper bag shorts pattern.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Dl7k29JLME" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Show and Tell</h3><div>I love looking through Pinterest for different fashion ideas for basic designs.</div><div><br /></div><div>I saw these shorts and loved the little bit above the elastic casing. It's pretty and fashionable and easy to do. I haven't copied them exactly but you could if you wanted to. Perhaps use 1/2" elastic and make adjustments to your pattern hack.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEODDdwPNXsXs4aeRKKXojUq_lI9INunm6w4pXRCxh9tBAxT-TLb0_4ltONT2GJZoUtcqgd12UjVdqXWpH1xGSdHQ1S2kxjf36DRm9DxG5-iNjLz8FhLCpTrWcGQRqPAXo0AbdkydbtGUP3eHwp1RIdds8eBBVIN4fi3LUpWax0IO37sROjIj83afa=s1248" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEODDdwPNXsXs4aeRKKXojUq_lI9INunm6w4pXRCxh9tBAxT-TLb0_4ltONT2GJZoUtcqgd12UjVdqXWpH1xGSdHQ1S2kxjf36DRm9DxG5-iNjLz8FhLCpTrWcGQRqPAXo0AbdkydbtGUP3eHwp1RIdds8eBBVIN4fi3LUpWax0IO37sROjIj83afa=s320" width="251" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">People shorts from <a href="https://outlet.theiconic.com.au/clothing-shorts/" target="_blank">theiconic.com.au</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>I have added belt loops and a belt to mine.</div><div>Rather than tie the bow each time you can make a bow and stitch it in place.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Part 1: The Pattern</h3><p>Create you new pattern pieces using the video instructions or you can just buy this hacked piece from my shop this time. Future hacks will be on you tube only.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Part 2: Fabric and cutting out</h3><p>Use quilting cotton or lawn or linen for a neat, crisp look.</p><p>Cut out your fabric pieces. Keep track of the backs by marking them with pins.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhdiKmav8s1OPkdZYzmX9L9289i-Z-7r4b1m0MUPBNIRj8jabsdf0iiUB_ZFg9JUQvdisOGCuWMv5BscWsBEIoOV60IWiUeY8zzkLMjWs5ZIp94ls6m3Y_tyVcYYyPFFZ0wN7RYjyPdILQIQdTAsJr5XjLrsaOpnrcNTW4flr2ZAIIZO7n9ySssBm/s4032/IMG_1771.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhdiKmav8s1OPkdZYzmX9L9289i-Z-7r4b1m0MUPBNIRj8jabsdf0iiUB_ZFg9JUQvdisOGCuWMv5BscWsBEIoOV60IWiUeY8zzkLMjWs5ZIp94ls6m3Y_tyVcYYyPFFZ0wN7RYjyPdILQIQdTAsJr5XjLrsaOpnrcNTW4flr2ZAIIZO7n9ySssBm/s320/IMG_1771.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Mark where the casing fold line goes with a pencil mark on each side of the two fabric pieces.<div>Mark it on the right side just inside the seam allowance so it won't show after sewing.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEczCcPyHPcGsy3uBh9Dwe1Dk-IYDWOFtDt5fR0TWwVheVWFcea30dvFiN8SIYWZvqk9_gK903gRP-rasoiYudKQWjuiDvjcT7L_T-JLFte5ccpuGmUNdgqmv4VT32HFaKSjFTqtiK96UuP9JFWpiK9KdgrwUtiTOLdiYSrz3C2-ho0CoRfSba610w/s4032/IMG_1772.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEczCcPyHPcGsy3uBh9Dwe1Dk-IYDWOFtDt5fR0TWwVheVWFcea30dvFiN8SIYWZvqk9_gK903gRP-rasoiYudKQWjuiDvjcT7L_T-JLFte5ccpuGmUNdgqmv4VT32HFaKSjFTqtiK96UuP9JFWpiK9KdgrwUtiTOLdiYSrz3C2-ho0CoRfSba610w/s320/IMG_1772.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h3>Part 3: Casing</h3><div>Press over the waist edge along the casing fold line on each fabric piece. Finish the top edge by turning it under 1/4" or by overlocking it.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtboPvX7BlvL48DucDnp34gco6LL0tFwzt0raWMA-OT1Y5rf4SGqiBAcGPrsx0kpLl8RGc4F7eOiVr86fsG5orNrztoOoj25YIda1YrpH5_WKBeMCHiK-A6FIJqG9s-QTRgzWLCdDQ2enYB7F8AKbep3Rds9VSOYSYytkuGz8sANOi-XRvvELNLKqk/s4032/IMG_1773.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtboPvX7BlvL48DucDnp34gco6LL0tFwzt0raWMA-OT1Y5rf4SGqiBAcGPrsx0kpLl8RGc4F7eOiVr86fsG5orNrztoOoj25YIda1YrpH5_WKBeMCHiK-A6FIJqG9s-QTRgzWLCdDQ2enYB7F8AKbep3Rds9VSOYSYytkuGz8sANOi-XRvvELNLKqk/s320/IMG_1773.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Pin the centre front edges together and stitch.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPaxqg2SnPXcQlujLgzJhRG0WJu25-S-LjKruSVBvYu2i1OqskBTM810qxEGh6dY4UdJl4l2HOtVcU-jzr96fuvse6nQjmhvEGfIjr58c_KjSSucFi0Hq2o6gXG48U0uEPG5YbQ2Z0ocNRWYToTHsYJXw6FFj5uIdg9on20WcGU6_vhnbTEck1m117/s4032/IMG_1774.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPaxqg2SnPXcQlujLgzJhRG0WJu25-S-LjKruSVBvYu2i1OqskBTM810qxEGh6dY4UdJl4l2HOtVcU-jzr96fuvse6nQjmhvEGfIjr58c_KjSSucFi0Hq2o6gXG48U0uEPG5YbQ2Z0ocNRWYToTHsYJXw6FFj5uIdg9on20WcGU6_vhnbTEck1m117/s320/IMG_1774.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>You can take out the marker pins in the backs. Pink the front seam allowance.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIONm-psPRbxpxYZmnh3wi4yHNnoF_yw2aJAmiWeCLx1X1yXJ0dSIch_RLFbLoq_XRj0oVPLYPeb0MW3n3lT3hMOAQAedS65iCVbcFlQnxlUeGsdgMnGBDDspgmpT-_eMDkOnBGPp1KveG9UgKCgTbSonzqf3BVXT3C-G2_xytrgQ9uiUWzHOgoZdF/s4032/IMG_1775.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIONm-psPRbxpxYZmnh3wi4yHNnoF_yw2aJAmiWeCLx1X1yXJ0dSIch_RLFbLoq_XRj0oVPLYPeb0MW3n3lT3hMOAQAedS65iCVbcFlQnxlUeGsdgMnGBDDspgmpT-_eMDkOnBGPp1KveG9UgKCgTbSonzqf3BVXT3C-G2_xytrgQ9uiUWzHOgoZdF/s320/IMG_1775.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Press the seam to the left.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZRqf3oXxRyOeGg_J4t3xgY_zI1D8v3_wsXkJtum5UQlV-Q06lh6n1QFvSXyCdjPvQGM2YG3Lv-aQAxESZXWsUfxZlsxMFSNoItvFXATJEeGQDgSkhcYbQw5UEsWYKQNFlvcTl1ehjI9dfkzpA6FEuMF2HB_vZMAiLXk-vvmvQ3Cfs_s2hcaKm_nQ/s4032/IMG_1776.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZRqf3oXxRyOeGg_J4t3xgY_zI1D8v3_wsXkJtum5UQlV-Q06lh6n1QFvSXyCdjPvQGM2YG3Lv-aQAxESZXWsUfxZlsxMFSNoItvFXATJEeGQDgSkhcYbQw5UEsWYKQNFlvcTl1ehjI9dfkzpA6FEuMF2HB_vZMAiLXk-vvmvQ3Cfs_s2hcaKm_nQ/s320/IMG_1776.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Fold over the casing and pin it in place.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_0h1U_nwviLxcYGR-1_RP79uF3Vp_87iOAMx4wJvaj-lP1K0hu9tlsNEs0xuTQEnBSHAyRziGuwxMI539AYY5-fygaqf2CuIR2IHW549TsXhZyUnuFSNM7WsnR7HGFMI1KP-2hp3UHORfkW1ivZ2SsLPMufjsNgnRAYC-8rFzvUvdEyuBy8t4ss3/s4032/IMG_1777.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_0h1U_nwviLxcYGR-1_RP79uF3Vp_87iOAMx4wJvaj-lP1K0hu9tlsNEs0xuTQEnBSHAyRziGuwxMI539AYY5-fygaqf2CuIR2IHW549TsXhZyUnuFSNM7WsnR7HGFMI1KP-2hp3UHORfkW1ivZ2SsLPMufjsNgnRAYC-8rFzvUvdEyuBy8t4ss3/s320/IMG_1777.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stitch close to the open edge.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY32F9MdT2ju1wujzhhgxIuCaYlcelKWlrSs7_AMVVdNW_ZW-bVAtSNiWLHxsKfjdXavnCSrL62BWVuXmZ3nw8_DxgOvhwgEeL1_I8WffOvX5ywjEtxbvNOpcEtYkBDVjj1s0woBi0Y9rNwlMTsyhidU3qgHW3WpLK_W_pIk0Yk_nM1P3z5tqK7Z3I/s4032/IMG_1778.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY32F9MdT2ju1wujzhhgxIuCaYlcelKWlrSs7_AMVVdNW_ZW-bVAtSNiWLHxsKfjdXavnCSrL62BWVuXmZ3nw8_DxgOvhwgEeL1_I8WffOvX5ywjEtxbvNOpcEtYkBDVjj1s0woBi0Y9rNwlMTsyhidU3qgHW3WpLK_W_pIk0Yk_nM1P3z5tqK7Z3I/s320/IMG_1778.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>You need 3/8" for the casing width. I measured the 3/8" and had 1/2" left for the top ruffle edge. I stitched the second casing line 1/2" from the fold. I suggest measuring to make sure your casing will be 3/8" wide because your distance from the fold might vary slightly depending on your accuracy when folding and your fabric.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGM277LYiMHNcXxgTDq_i_0QKFOJDvC_r_LuIbM8QILm-gu3Qpr_MRDR8R9b_4YHsAp75wSx09mGbIsj6TMJvPUZS4KGmPjv9W9FnauZ3iIGNVDbfCnItzl-bb8yjBEuK7_n8gmygHjU12mY9FcIiR8FFl8ty1tkbwI2ZTMIF64ZDc6l-ZPwg_hwH/s4032/IMG_1779.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGM277LYiMHNcXxgTDq_i_0QKFOJDvC_r_LuIbM8QILm-gu3Qpr_MRDR8R9b_4YHsAp75wSx09mGbIsj6TMJvPUZS4KGmPjv9W9FnauZ3iIGNVDbfCnItzl-bb8yjBEuK7_n8gmygHjU12mY9FcIiR8FFl8ty1tkbwI2ZTMIF64ZDc6l-ZPwg_hwH/s320/IMG_1779.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDoG2gbj0Si_Zj-XnDbSnMr-3No2tnqzneeoiP9YtSdHnWyXZ-QXyyZfjjlG4CGrzpUbnFJq_-WUcMvNqwaPkMQE4N2FIRIh0zvViu5j9BNQKmrRpNJru7TIdzQEjQW7NkdOx0NUmlHLzPsXS7Gdo1UUZVFLuH2l6hhxS0g0E4rqgP-jWiBxG4L9b/s4032/IMG_1780.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDoG2gbj0Si_Zj-XnDbSnMr-3No2tnqzneeoiP9YtSdHnWyXZ-QXyyZfjjlG4CGrzpUbnFJq_-WUcMvNqwaPkMQE4N2FIRIh0zvViu5j9BNQKmrRpNJru7TIdzQEjQW7NkdOx0NUmlHLzPsXS7Gdo1UUZVFLuH2l6hhxS0g0E4rqgP-jWiBxG4L9b/s320/IMG_1780.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Part 4: Leg Hems</h3><p>Do the 1/4" hems along each leg edge.</p><p>I decided to do a narrow double fold hem.</p><p>Make the first fold as narrow as you can (about 1/8").</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6ZWyttYiGt2P8-Sswfy7u5ivptnSq-4ZI2Dg9pNq_rSSOi-3BnBTw3p8BNPwstVmBWPcibXgJEaxT7Wla1jQORQtfpxiKLYcUN-7zfBl0iiutKpYNHXZ2xsDSuF5e3U-qBERBc7kHNM7GVS0Z9PI10v9jmB7qa2hwgy9sOpOou3Bq2n7fzjwXIFO/s4032/IMG_1781.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6ZWyttYiGt2P8-Sswfy7u5ivptnSq-4ZI2Dg9pNq_rSSOi-3BnBTw3p8BNPwstVmBWPcibXgJEaxT7Wla1jQORQtfpxiKLYcUN-7zfBl0iiutKpYNHXZ2xsDSuF5e3U-qBERBc7kHNM7GVS0Z9PI10v9jmB7qa2hwgy9sOpOou3Bq2n7fzjwXIFO/s320/IMG_1781.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Press the second fold using the edge of the first fold as a guide. Hem accuracy is not crucial.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3bv7-5MCob8EoWvH74OKytO9u6sNb5Q2WzSn7UzoNk4w75-rbwx9NnrSCgiHPcniYJtq_ggXjQgHydN6jTfGWIeS2wgZLU3hGI1fvyDxDOBaLroR2G2639YyqWvbl3Wk7OtkjN_CUcMtKSx6mFdA1Lnm9aymNBXCIJi2Cu1jOXuwvbVmBxhII9Mk/s4032/IMG_1782.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3bv7-5MCob8EoWvH74OKytO9u6sNb5Q2WzSn7UzoNk4w75-rbwx9NnrSCgiHPcniYJtq_ggXjQgHydN6jTfGWIeS2wgZLU3hGI1fvyDxDOBaLroR2G2639YyqWvbl3Wk7OtkjN_CUcMtKSx6mFdA1Lnm9aymNBXCIJi2Cu1jOXuwvbVmBxhII9Mk/s320/IMG_1782.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stitch close to the open edge so you make sure you secure the first fold as well.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPibbHFM4lRgi5knf-QPvP70NzywaucM7pNqLtiZWCDM1JaF4l5y-kg31lSZWsvr0BmnFuJifYMsr33gmuA46qxRCAGkBoklE8HwSYkNp1rehkMAQ7Yb6Mxr4NS6vm1HDYUK7WXC9pDdRvmfhRGq0uFVR3qcS_oJ9QBmbt5_xOyCRlGSZT8znFm84/s4032/IMG_1783.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPibbHFM4lRgi5knf-QPvP70NzywaucM7pNqLtiZWCDM1JaF4l5y-kg31lSZWsvr0BmnFuJifYMsr33gmuA46qxRCAGkBoklE8HwSYkNp1rehkMAQ7Yb6Mxr4NS6vm1HDYUK7WXC9pDdRvmfhRGq0uFVR3qcS_oJ9QBmbt5_xOyCRlGSZT8znFm84/s320/IMG_1783.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h3>Part 5: Elastic</h3><div>Because my centre front seam is pressed to the left I will be threading my elastic from right to left with the wrong side up. (I hate trying to thread elastic over seams that face the wrong way.)</div><div>Measure 10 1/2" of 1/4" elastic.</div><div>Use a safety pin to thread your elastic.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVklaZpwWTWkQQn7RhIOP9PvVhBn-o1ssG3nYgK9LrVE0ZkxqkAkHavRtxAeLHS9B5KHPWo_V3otu5RcTUVKjscRvuKQzj0RrCNl8eSc9p-O3eBBWLRPeNbbeA91Eh-uLuF9y7Ci7-yekcARlNpWZMbixKzKMH_Jx1-QLAPZXgxXrbMRmZ_cfBx0x/s4032/IMG_1784.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVklaZpwWTWkQQn7RhIOP9PvVhBn-o1ssG3nYgK9LrVE0ZkxqkAkHavRtxAeLHS9B5KHPWo_V3otu5RcTUVKjscRvuKQzj0RrCNl8eSc9p-O3eBBWLRPeNbbeA91Eh-uLuF9y7Ci7-yekcARlNpWZMbixKzKMH_Jx1-QLAPZXgxXrbMRmZ_cfBx0x/s320/IMG_1784.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>When the end of the elastic is level with the right hand side stitch across it, forwards, backwards, forwards. I don't bother to do a double stitch at the beginning or end.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wLGqt7Vor6xyhwjQcZTL40a-AVM4Lcg-PCyF2uS_yZEXo7gFEVpc4smFsPAIOosErGLbKRYjqItK_hkJQqpsQJzjX1GQAJHa9SHFadwFpTmKSZt_avR_2VotADMVXvgP0svqTZFVmnqzgEGc5Z4mv7AxRn95vaOHezn2NBEV3YTwsrmsubKwjC0V/s4032/IMG_1786.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wLGqt7Vor6xyhwjQcZTL40a-AVM4Lcg-PCyF2uS_yZEXo7gFEVpc4smFsPAIOosErGLbKRYjqItK_hkJQqpsQJzjX1GQAJHa9SHFadwFpTmKSZt_avR_2VotADMVXvgP0svqTZFVmnqzgEGc5Z4mv7AxRn95vaOHezn2NBEV3YTwsrmsubKwjC0V/s320/IMG_1786.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Keep threading. When the end of the elastic is level with the left hand side pin it in place about 2" from the end. Remove the safety pin and stitch this end the same as the first. Remove the pin.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpxwODRhxcKG6jelcDCJHQbDiYsAnkNOa_anzswrSF95cGBXHeJ_MBTnUnke8vO0_PT0WsyUFKlUabYC5UU5XcTbAUJE3pjK-abKfC7yhdBirck3Bs1npHat0VNqvS2Yd-JtpRFvLzMOOnpHhXp8JMVVjnH46nCll9zmh8KK6k-pacoioywaHoj_a/s4032/IMG_1787.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpxwODRhxcKG6jelcDCJHQbDiYsAnkNOa_anzswrSF95cGBXHeJ_MBTnUnke8vO0_PT0WsyUFKlUabYC5UU5XcTbAUJE3pjK-abKfC7yhdBirck3Bs1npHat0VNqvS2Yd-JtpRFvLzMOOnpHhXp8JMVVjnH46nCll9zmh8KK6k-pacoioywaHoj_a/s320/IMG_1787.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3>Part 6: Belt loops</h3><div>Cut a rectangle of fabric 2" x 4 1/2". This should give you just enough for 4 loops.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fold the belt loop strip wrong sides together and stitch.</div><div>Pink the seam allowance.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9BXtsksqAvA8TZfCE1ubXcPYWzUKtmyRjgcw0rkJCTpw4vN3bUs9I2Bz4IUIfuGTU1bH4n3VPvrXGlYVu-2rW0Z2imZRzZJc-mdhfiIiivb92PcGl_GjBe9XGSZDorj-OJMNvLFj_ybCXwettBwF8gv_GwAHJdUElfau6AaWe_Vy4k0tLdSsplHp/s4032/IMG_1796.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9BXtsksqAvA8TZfCE1ubXcPYWzUKtmyRjgcw0rkJCTpw4vN3bUs9I2Bz4IUIfuGTU1bH4n3VPvrXGlYVu-2rW0Z2imZRzZJc-mdhfiIiivb92PcGl_GjBe9XGSZDorj-OJMNvLFj_ybCXwettBwF8gv_GwAHJdUElfau6AaWe_Vy4k0tLdSsplHp/s320/IMG_1796.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Manipulate the belt loop strip so the seam sits down the centre. Press the seam open.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJ9QmL9E0tcGGfUK9rpAo6i8erM9SH6gmtYw12PQ7pSV2zaPM58sAs3l3RXTX-7b9AaQ4OYi2ME43XANJG2zan9bB0zZp2sPKIM2PHQGVfVwImxxF7RVpNCIR2rwX--5JqEpnJZYm_7-GVG7ktWRPHpmodmi3o08TrGf9HoJI4MtD0YGHIDZ3XSm5/s4032/IMG_1797.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJ9QmL9E0tcGGfUK9rpAo6i8erM9SH6gmtYw12PQ7pSV2zaPM58sAs3l3RXTX-7b9AaQ4OYi2ME43XANJG2zan9bB0zZp2sPKIM2PHQGVfVwImxxF7RVpNCIR2rwX--5JqEpnJZYm_7-GVG7ktWRPHpmodmi3o08TrGf9HoJI4MtD0YGHIDZ3XSm5/s320/IMG_1797.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Rather than separate the loops I did each one and cut off the remainder of the strip.</div><div>Place pin markers 3/4" from the centre front seam.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5zVPX04S1YuCGCbTxRUJ6Lz4S7jr7dLIaJjfuotDuRtwdQMulCcvzkTdsiSofeWISMhQ82f0xoenQ4zFAF7u4TXkifHmVRjywPBGBLXPlZ9Iuimxtwsn2BC7i1pSC6x65oCb4AchTNt0IUpqXr6w6o3oVxmHUAYzQGznGDCAaU_bbCzx3xP9SDLCY/s4032/IMG_1798.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5zVPX04S1YuCGCbTxRUJ6Lz4S7jr7dLIaJjfuotDuRtwdQMulCcvzkTdsiSofeWISMhQ82f0xoenQ4zFAF7u4TXkifHmVRjywPBGBLXPlZ9Iuimxtwsn2BC7i1pSC6x65oCb4AchTNt0IUpqXr6w6o3oVxmHUAYzQGznGDCAaU_bbCzx3xP9SDLCY/s320/IMG_1798.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Make a small mark 1/4" from one end of the belt loop strip, on the wrong side.</div>Lay the belt loop strip right side down so the length of the strip extends up past the waist and the small mark sits just above the upper stitching line of the casing.</div><div>Line up the side edge with the pin marker and pin the strip in place.</div><div>Stitch the belt loop on, just above the casing stitching line.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNoChr3rDugSd1EW0ZVpiG-I4NAMGVYzcV9Ii_ACgTE4lFoF82mW4UehDkDFSBlyGI_84Qz1MyusyyYb98NCvFq3TpCKxIpNynjSSMnucosOWcdaIBJgFZBiMdsG6kTdgCtp2J-CvqzoDxBiVdqKzeHz285JR5x8OCmyPyBK05eJ-GJrbOrHdpZ4e/s4032/IMG_1799.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNoChr3rDugSd1EW0ZVpiG-I4NAMGVYzcV9Ii_ACgTE4lFoF82mW4UehDkDFSBlyGI_84Qz1MyusyyYb98NCvFq3TpCKxIpNynjSSMnucosOWcdaIBJgFZBiMdsG6kTdgCtp2J-CvqzoDxBiVdqKzeHz285JR5x8OCmyPyBK05eJ-GJrbOrHdpZ4e/s320/IMG_1799.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Trim off a fraction of the belt loop seam allowance with pinking shears.</div><div>Fold the loop strip down. Measure 3/4" along the strip and mark with a pin.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXWQUjrE5OfHnj6g-nGC3ujUpP6wixdJpGBwycSMDWIEvJ7utURyW_hTpDENBKtugnzfFwa3aKp91DuRVLj1rrNkRyxJVjJNQ9MN8uP8rI2vm2vCATskiFA7DelU_xfKTVAUX_Qgyth1saRWSihjjwjyA7A2DZDc63TTUUMcQ8f8kKoMBBsi_WFKw/s4032/IMG_1800.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXWQUjrE5OfHnj6g-nGC3ujUpP6wixdJpGBwycSMDWIEvJ7utURyW_hTpDENBKtugnzfFwa3aKp91DuRVLj1rrNkRyxJVjJNQ9MN8uP8rI2vm2vCATskiFA7DelU_xfKTVAUX_Qgyth1saRWSihjjwjyA7A2DZDc63TTUUMcQ8f8kKoMBBsi_WFKw/s320/IMG_1800.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Trim off the excess belt loop strip with pinking shears, just so the cut skims below the pin.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4CVesP5mHT8PxqmLey2YKmZVyngY2Z8V85zH-vfdW0gZT4ki2ojI2gm6KjGVzUHdIfHUE01b2tP1SoXYF-cLNdKLw53Euz97K07SRaWDJ40DK8aeSe7BVZUHO3fo5g_DZdOaG5QCmQLKc4rWquk4rEuqtCD4HNukVKYwPTUS6D5wSGi85bcgahLVG/s4032/IMG_1801.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4CVesP5mHT8PxqmLey2YKmZVyngY2Z8V85zH-vfdW0gZT4ki2ojI2gm6KjGVzUHdIfHUE01b2tP1SoXYF-cLNdKLw53Euz97K07SRaWDJ40DK8aeSe7BVZUHO3fo5g_DZdOaG5QCmQLKc4rWquk4rEuqtCD4HNukVKYwPTUS6D5wSGi85bcgahLVG/s320/IMG_1801.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Turn under the end and adjust it so the fold sits a fraction below the lower stitching line of the casing.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLonGW5yFjvVlkhRxyJia5ciGr_O9LOMo334O21FtIQxcGxoH3-gvVXkJG7aDu5cRh3RVbOv1KdUnWuBRJdt0MolPiysjD_pwZ2NHyvM-0gfVYa3-3msUuOaE44qIvvzPNXJM4VTPA4wqpJwhSkGFASJIdWnFFazPudW-Oa3VTQ3XGRc6EPn_CNtnC/s4032/IMG_1802.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLonGW5yFjvVlkhRxyJia5ciGr_O9LOMo334O21FtIQxcGxoH3-gvVXkJG7aDu5cRh3RVbOv1KdUnWuBRJdt0MolPiysjD_pwZ2NHyvM-0gfVYa3-3msUuOaE44qIvvzPNXJM4VTPA4wqpJwhSkGFASJIdWnFFazPudW-Oa3VTQ3XGRc6EPn_CNtnC/s320/IMG_1802.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stitch it in place just below the lower stitching line of the casing.</div><div><b>You need to stitch the loop just above and below the casing stitching lines so you can fit the 3/8" belt ribbon through the loops.</b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUl2JFUjv_zd2W_1MZ9RhN8GIudWmFk9nnrSZSssLJnj4dE3o2LEVEvRBuS-_4fYI04d11ugsQsxw4lofrF8AMFMhE31iM-hwni7NAn-eF48bSPCPDEVsHA0Uqe62iYiPdC0LRrfY9W6bcDhEIF-RIuwy6Hv5lneDQkmo3dwz4Ap-Kxc-BQEE15fvp/s4032/IMG_1803.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUl2JFUjv_zd2W_1MZ9RhN8GIudWmFk9nnrSZSssLJnj4dE3o2LEVEvRBuS-_4fYI04d11ugsQsxw4lofrF8AMFMhE31iM-hwni7NAn-eF48bSPCPDEVsHA0Uqe62iYiPdC0LRrfY9W6bcDhEIF-RIuwy6Hv5lneDQkmo3dwz4Ap-Kxc-BQEE15fvp/s320/IMG_1803.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Use the same method to attach the other front loop. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekZxouR1a5v_Zs5TuwbDlmvlsvXEMCl44Es7Wibk003EsStPSod-DxEc2axeDYOhA7ShYKZf1eUl8ZyGcrhpPd_7GHbpWNLdHZkFf2eYaZtY-tLZkK8_U8U94_vPAe63_4EEVPYVPS_uhMCm3ItfhK7rLgJFNFzgg6kOlnpA-i1dBwiIuUrirf_hS/s4032/IMG_1804.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekZxouR1a5v_Zs5TuwbDlmvlsvXEMCl44Es7Wibk003EsStPSod-DxEc2axeDYOhA7ShYKZf1eUl8ZyGcrhpPd_7GHbpWNLdHZkFf2eYaZtY-tLZkK8_U8U94_vPAe63_4EEVPYVPS_uhMCm3ItfhK7rLgJFNFzgg6kOlnpA-i1dBwiIuUrirf_hS/s320/IMG_1804.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Since making the shorts I have come to the conclusion that it would be easier to add the belt loops before stitching the centre back seam. I found it awkward to fit the waist under the needle with the back seam sewn.</div><div><br /></div><div>This photo shows the back seam stitched up. The back belt loops are a bit further from the centre than the front loops. Without the back seam stitched you will need to put your marker pins 1 1/4" from the raw edge of the centre back.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6z0Lg3r7XD_BzizYBgAo2Hs1t8aI_cwtwprdofCaVCF7KNxRKbQx90koNggsQQNBuamikkMPeh2lt_ZOMb36RJtrjJcplzIxzage_S6EZajgpUDRMX9z4XHEEEFoBViajp43khHVVxPU6J0uyS4DW3xLBDYlW_CatEntdoG_RtA6ymjzWugjyEfKZ/s4032/IMG_1805.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6z0Lg3r7XD_BzizYBgAo2Hs1t8aI_cwtwprdofCaVCF7KNxRKbQx90koNggsQQNBuamikkMPeh2lt_ZOMb36RJtrjJcplzIxzage_S6EZajgpUDRMX9z4XHEEEFoBViajp43khHVVxPU6J0uyS4DW3xLBDYlW_CatEntdoG_RtA6ymjzWugjyEfKZ/s320/IMG_1805.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Create the back loops in the same manner as the front loops.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Part 7: Finishing the Seams</h3><p>Stitch the back seam. Pink the seam allowance and press it open.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVSzOgrbQ9ePObqjmFC6nL88q88qOOGRcb4pmeUAJ0E1U5lNyIBKFI8JMvjqbvrzTTgaaLgQyyS1d7YU8Y2qz5izKmHyqsmG8Oo0lD4rUxS4Ujj-UEhBGBfxLkgBZjAszXV8CkxwSG4u5TpWysO3A_Q7PnT1iVSk45LrFXAndoDz4dCIOjRjNu5PW6/s4032/IMG_1788.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVSzOgrbQ9ePObqjmFC6nL88q88qOOGRcb4pmeUAJ0E1U5lNyIBKFI8JMvjqbvrzTTgaaLgQyyS1d7YU8Y2qz5izKmHyqsmG8Oo0lD4rUxS4Ujj-UEhBGBfxLkgBZjAszXV8CkxwSG4u5TpWysO3A_Q7PnT1iVSk45LrFXAndoDz4dCIOjRjNu5PW6/s320/IMG_1788.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jm2D8eS3iLytymuqvfw42ZIU3W-Qwpd2cmdT34WXiyQ63DqXj0f91yot1wNW0-J6EntZkMXWzlE_1OJ4NVZmUmOXTdTDke7V0q0PRTJndWTyUHaesV1T-ZCJxrU4d2J6itP4l0V5fqNdIwn-EZ3qw9sjbRcQDXFPRXkayXEN7loaVR2eV4_yHU_L/s4032/IMG_1789.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jm2D8eS3iLytymuqvfw42ZIU3W-Qwpd2cmdT34WXiyQ63DqXj0f91yot1wNW0-J6EntZkMXWzlE_1OJ4NVZmUmOXTdTDke7V0q0PRTJndWTyUHaesV1T-ZCJxrU4d2J6itP4l0V5fqNdIwn-EZ3qw9sjbRcQDXFPRXkayXEN7loaVR2eV4_yHU_L/s320/IMG_1789.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Stitch the crotch seam. Pink the seam allowance and press it open.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43EsbBNkDS7HkHnxNPlD0x2d8l5og1IxP_MmXikq1klYRc_fbe_qfZgKaum6b5giqFZ3NDdh7Aea8TutjnOCYo4dr4p96eklXJm3dBS9oszfOiUCEhEj8F9dhOUSxJnu9DEIhYk3ihU0L2pTbgrjUeLk6WWLCxhL83L_WofHDCe3BV7UDuADWg98M/s4032/IMG_1792.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43EsbBNkDS7HkHnxNPlD0x2d8l5og1IxP_MmXikq1klYRc_fbe_qfZgKaum6b5giqFZ3NDdh7Aea8TutjnOCYo4dr4p96eklXJm3dBS9oszfOiUCEhEj8F9dhOUSxJnu9DEIhYk3ihU0L2pTbgrjUeLk6WWLCxhL83L_WofHDCe3BV7UDuADWg98M/s320/IMG_1792.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyBPGr9nl7p7wsVtuulvAKOUUXPoIFUUDSSgsS6ov6Xk0daHcpjTDm_BnbnKFbunrjHeuoJm6q42JZMhZYTYnfi8flioI36jRKIPd9emmRV1yQMAU-Z-Z4CS1XG1C8GeucostKqIW44_7HwMcqMags3Kk3UAm7x43R7cWZpv8sKtbGM7KH6LUXPKs/s4032/IMG_1794.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyBPGr9nl7p7wsVtuulvAKOUUXPoIFUUDSSgsS6ov6Xk0daHcpjTDm_BnbnKFbunrjHeuoJm6q42JZMhZYTYnfi8flioI36jRKIPd9emmRV1yQMAU-Z-Z4CS1XG1C8GeucostKqIW44_7HwMcqMags3Kk3UAm7x43R7cWZpv8sKtbGM7KH6LUXPKs/s320/IMG_1794.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Part 8: The Belt</h3><div>Cut 24" of 3/8" ribbon for the belt.</div><div>Fold over 3/4" on each end and stitch. Pink the end if you think it needs it.</div><div>I did a big fold over and left a distance between the stitching and the end because it is fiddly to sew across the ribbon and it can fray through the stitching sometimes.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSgJtFterriY86JqBohyqXp4TfU1jxn4aXI3KCabwE9doK_6eSAFyRQiik3bQB7vKjWVPJ9z5trQ3CbqNhjzXzLTThg6bC7xuFSWOcjsY0oKx0PRVq4RD7_Smno_0OZoN0bBTRPqd5gG1zDB1kvZcToPzO8ofaXC4STE3MV33n9X7hrLedmF47Gil/s4032/IMG_1807.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSgJtFterriY86JqBohyqXp4TfU1jxn4aXI3KCabwE9doK_6eSAFyRQiik3bQB7vKjWVPJ9z5trQ3CbqNhjzXzLTThg6bC7xuFSWOcjsY0oKx0PRVq4RD7_Smno_0OZoN0bBTRPqd5gG1zDB1kvZcToPzO8ofaXC4STE3MV33n9X7hrLedmF47Gil/s320/IMG_1807.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>You have to undo the belt to put the shorts on and off. This means tying and untying the ribbon.</p><p>I did a different version with the belt just in the front. You can find the photo tutorial here (soon).</p><p>You can find the hacked pattern piece in the shop here is you don't want to do the hack yourself.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuMZxylFwLoaFpwFPQO_HCKTmanQSWRL6H-rU7tFvmRkPBNFbEdN-Sc06DE_1KeOeRkGn7_iRlHOPS5vVeM4zu1SODRS1_IHTm80SKbzex6fMu998TS-HkEdZ78c5kvA3o6Lsd-AWKt3qJRex4qDnI9cXFx8d5vh94mYsY5cWq2Hb29YXqh6JNWiz/s4032/IMG_1857.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuMZxylFwLoaFpwFPQO_HCKTmanQSWRL6H-rU7tFvmRkPBNFbEdN-Sc06DE_1KeOeRkGn7_iRlHOPS5vVeM4zu1SODRS1_IHTm80SKbzex6fMu998TS-HkEdZ78c5kvA3o6Lsd-AWKt3qJRex4qDnI9cXFx8d5vh94mYsY5cWq2Hb29YXqh6JNWiz/s320/IMG_1857.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Happy Doll Dressmaking,</p><p>Val</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-76579109113812709512022-03-19T06:29:00.024+10:002022-05-31T15:45:46.898+10:00Free doll clothes patterns are great for all levels of doll dressmakers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaBHHH6juzLM5jBtcfZFWYVIUjXW7LYmq5YzW1vW08nujf8QwIZdTQ3L5Yg5jWvtKzgA6L7HlhL-JMIAlItgm31YzuBPFs8TeMp0g9t45b_TKwL40qx392OAIJzuNM6PbFnNd1AcQ5eQ1vMiDg0xjhbCLaQ6i2R9ThCCjdwVzWMs9PDI5c0uuKIM16=s3246" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" border="0" data-original-height="3246" data-original-width="3246" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaBHHH6juzLM5jBtcfZFWYVIUjXW7LYmq5YzW1vW08nujf8QwIZdTQ3L5Yg5jWvtKzgA6L7HlhL-JMIAlItgm31YzuBPFs8TeMp0g9t45b_TKwL40qx392OAIJzuNM6PbFnNd1AcQ5eQ1vMiDg0xjhbCLaQ6i2R9ThCCjdwVzWMs9PDI5c0uuKIM16=w320-h320" title="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" width="320" /></a></div><p>A free pattern is a great way to get hooked on doll dressmaking.</p><p>And if you want to obsess about something then sewing doll clothes is not a bad thing.</p><p>Even if you can't sew very well and you can't alter pattern pieces if your life depended on it - </p><p>you can get really into using ribbons and trims and buttons and ruffles and contrasting colours and amazing florals and that is just for starters. </p><p>There is a world of fabrics and colours and styles that is waiting for someone to just like you to jump in and be creative.</p><p>If you are already into doll dressmaking then free patterns are feel good patterns that make you want to sew even more.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Free patterns are for newbies</h2><p>If you are a newbie and want to start making doll clothes for your granddaughter's doll then free patterns are a no risk way to get some experience under your belt. The free patterns I create are set out just like my bought ones so it is easy to transition to more complex designs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT0ZyI591l4NYYUhACbXchIGB6f5Am6sOUVkEi3lLdWzwPbCu8mgutibgTyvZF_nVBP8702p6QVm8D2qv4qIHxHppA9r8nmtg6MAH_zGAUZEJdvzehZNvT0bA0mdJlaP8YnHGzGNm42Dq7wjJdKuco-Ph-cZYKRaisaxuvTRIjLDPRC_2jp-AI16Xo=s3264" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT0ZyI591l4NYYUhACbXchIGB6f5Am6sOUVkEi3lLdWzwPbCu8mgutibgTyvZF_nVBP8702p6QVm8D2qv4qIHxHppA9r8nmtg6MAH_zGAUZEJdvzehZNvT0bA0mdJlaP8YnHGzGNm42Dq7wjJdKuco-Ph-cZYKRaisaxuvTRIjLDPRC_2jp-AI16Xo=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOMot_IUW71Jx1x5eQw4EFIkDyEGihOT6cTioFJIHuDUcVny9pVtMFZcQpL-QjSHtMnNOkEBbcsP1OkbxdfgKhjC2SdLOxrhg4HbFhNDCZwl9DVreeMYPy0UfMee4g2oFFPgPpFgzEQQ/s1794/Screen+Shot+2021-04-11+at+2.33.27+pm.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1794" data-original-width="1288" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOMot_IUW71Jx1x5eQw4EFIkDyEGihOT6cTioFJIHuDUcVny9pVtMFZcQpL-QjSHtMnNOkEBbcsP1OkbxdfgKhjC2SdLOxrhg4HbFhNDCZwl9DVreeMYPy0UfMee4g2oFFPgPpFgzEQQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-04-11+at+2.33.27+pm.png" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;">Free patterns are for doll dressmakers</h2><div><br /></div><div>If you are already great with your sewing machine then you can start your doll dressmaking journey with free patterns. You can create full outfits from the free patterns I offer. Make items in lots of colours and different combinations. Fill out your collection for your own dolls or get started with your doll clothes business with cute classics that everybody wants and rapidly build your sales numbers.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOrDSpjVLgTOKqSUTegAx82OEuMhSLfOd8Qsfd4WmoKVwwWPqP9-kszzEGNkSfXQqlEgz-vb1LmTe2lggxQFu-UM37wZQ_Uh7ubZG-a1UWSEmcZ8Zt10eKgXIB70oRjSBUi7YRH1OaUI/s2048/IMG_3487.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOrDSpjVLgTOKqSUTegAx82OEuMhSLfOd8Qsfd4WmoKVwwWPqP9-kszzEGNkSfXQqlEgz-vb1LmTe2lggxQFu-UM37wZQ_Uh7ubZG-a1UWSEmcZ8Zt10eKgXIB70oRjSBUi7YRH1OaUI/s320/IMG_3487.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I dressed this one up with some appliqué.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;">Free patterns are for advanced doll dress makers</h2><div><br /></div><div>Once you are confident sewing doll clothes you can use free patterns get even more creative. The free patterns I offer are generally easy to sew and classic styles. There is a lot of room for customising with extra seams or ruching or trims or different methods of finishing neck and armholes.</div><div>The series of free petticoats is a treasure trove of advanced designs with lots of potential to add underwear to your dresses. Some are also perfect to make into dresses rather than petticoats.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can read more about some of the free petticoats <a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/search?q=petticoat" target="_blank">in these blog posts</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApf4_x4EEckMwdQ0uvf5IEMX73PCObjnotKg6nEJ9r0QQvi6KtejxWZVKiah5ay3tlI9RGCj4A0itoIzJb6App2gSrRQHbkZOLMmM7h_B4hQlzylujDN-57d_8nLhq1jGakhGevFIRd0/s1774/Screen+Shot+2021-04-11+at+2.31.31+pm.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1344" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApf4_x4EEckMwdQ0uvf5IEMX73PCObjnotKg6nEJ9r0QQvi6KtejxWZVKiah5ay3tlI9RGCj4A0itoIzJb6App2gSrRQHbkZOLMmM7h_B4hQlzylujDN-57d_8nLhq1jGakhGevFIRd0/w303-h400/Screen+Shot+2021-04-11+at+2.31.31+pm.png" width="303" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Free patterns are for designers too</h2><div><br /></div><div>Maybe you are looking for some free designs to use as building blocks for more intricate designs that you are dreaming up. With just the fitted a-line skirt you can create yoked skirts, pleated skirts, skirts with pockets and skirts with extra seams for features.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieMyyArHDJ7poGzGo_YganzEGuB3wIDUp8vODNCcl3SUFjeV45kST02ZZZ9woQlE1_d_eTcfQGN84E83SGGKBICyVwVBCf-7li3d9a16-tqDtau_Q9Mt6fta-b4zvNLUmUDZgguuju29wAr7p7o1fbdM_xpQ1xun6yI-qaB2opqcjmK2ixs0HNR5n3=s3672" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="3672" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieMyyArHDJ7poGzGo_YganzEGuB3wIDUp8vODNCcl3SUFjeV45kST02ZZZ9woQlE1_d_eTcfQGN84E83SGGKBICyVwVBCf-7li3d9a16-tqDtau_Q9Mt6fta-b4zvNLUmUDZgguuju29wAr7p7o1fbdM_xpQ1xun6yI-qaB2opqcjmK2ixs0HNR5n3=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The free petticoats are great for designing dresses too even without changing the pattern pieces. The styles are classics and varied so you can play with different designs knowing that you are starting with a pattern that fits.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmWbFyXcfbVYaSOCDak8hdzWNUDpt668XXZ1Ih6t3vlYnivXisiQTZjhPurH1DEdLCjv_AoRUW55dJu6HA9RzMMJb8Xf-Rl0n2VSE94ptqzrdsc8fADs79t-GFvkJahc50QTbUlD2ubvz78SsHdK1BQemAk9L-4i2lYSgYdrjJfuECcTit1vUpZARO=s3672" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="1722" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmWbFyXcfbVYaSOCDak8hdzWNUDpt668XXZ1Ih6t3vlYnivXisiQTZjhPurH1DEdLCjv_AoRUW55dJu6HA9RzMMJb8Xf-Rl0n2VSE94ptqzrdsc8fADs79t-GFvkJahc50QTbUlD2ubvz78SsHdK1BQemAk9L-4i2lYSgYdrjJfuECcTit1vUpZARO=s320" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcZXFH0LbOhdkiBtmnlssGsI5MJ8XsdnRZrz5zCcAMgY6iJXrv5Ua3YeaksXD3GdmQZAAoE2or7CREg8e5pexHaG4Q7YImU_i9nnpFp5lJjz6FozZKIxhwlEPgXQM3Ful6cTFO0f3Ly_LetY6Sl3H5i-wLLRjYEvnHYmi__gYyaZDqADe7TJeDQngN=s3472" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGkXFsL8J99BNYMnTI3sZScJGA8-8GZE2YKH_e6lM0v3PGMFai0HR_Ssdtpq4W1cvbhO4UENrx2DWTdI0GXQPGsLJWbV7boks9wDmUkAgzPuyHYpgYaZqXVYdd7NPhSAHzp14iKTjOJ-Q95x83L2Ev3I5FI-eLgDBgR1auQdZxbZeWuMu6yUWmYFOX=s3672" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="3308" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGkXFsL8J99BNYMnTI3sZScJGA8-8GZE2YKH_e6lM0v3PGMFai0HR_Ssdtpq4W1cvbhO4UENrx2DWTdI0GXQPGsLJWbV7boks9wDmUkAgzPuyHYpgYaZqXVYdd7NPhSAHzp14iKTjOJ-Q95x83L2Ev3I5FI-eLgDBgR1auQdZxbZeWuMu6yUWmYFOX=s320" width="288" /></a></div><br /><div>I bet you are keen to know where I keep all my free patterns so you can get a-hold of them.</div><div>You can get instant access by clicking the link below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xxsgoqwm8w3wkid/AADk_HozMSEUEEcQDauWYjJ5a?dl=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="153" data-original-width="494" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-R3M3_1f5DbhQTqfDB9llHHC9PG7Co7uxvy2baPVW-wlpm80R0dWql7CLkyZBY3ldF-181pXmMS01pqjkobtdpoO0g6ULzOgyl-26tNhA4rK3hqnV8gqh-nZJSfiOOMe3snbIUBPQZMbCDk2txYNSgwMp4EXCzGI8hYj9NYFhp6q7_qzOSFDXeFfm/s320/yes%20please.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>If you are into doll dressmaking you should check out my You Tube channel for free step by step drafting instructions to create amazing designs from basic pattern pieces that you probably already have.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfj2LBnhfWkexiH-Zqc67iw" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="991" data-original-width="1130" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-pnudXu3aGII25cHQZMx7BaFTUj2i64dq1sadx9zSbRuwRUQS1m-tZDcN3UpKX4LqYlw8-8jC_gIOylBWuFW6qTGEcQPqHM1qKvjDPgkQjBFOa8sSlgvHmoCB7BWgPJ65Mx8MOYba2km4TV5ow_vF8UCKWci2jlTLzDtW-cfgfIURJNBPT8QdCxa/w200-h176/You%20Tube%20Icon%20Valspierssews.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div>Val</div><div><br /></div></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-41835822677758664792022-03-05T10:45:00.005+10:002022-03-05T10:45:44.587+10:0018" doll school dress redo and pattern hack<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtkSMp9mRzoj9xLckdjGKgdSBZU9tn4wqMMSNN9nXN9uqcWLb9n0z6Lpfb3GfnKRcIdrMks5SHKKQNyKXgnx9HcfW-jrlqGsVXb7UDUKGjxBW0CyOZ_Cap9Q_Hqo9Z_3g8DfFIjF9RRLn-MstYmtvr6esz_Qk7aNcsEYgGSzBcXhpy8rUuebl0m4Yn=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtkSMp9mRzoj9xLckdjGKgdSBZU9tn4wqMMSNN9nXN9uqcWLb9n0z6Lpfb3GfnKRcIdrMks5SHKKQNyKXgnx9HcfW-jrlqGsVXb7UDUKGjxBW0CyOZ_Cap9Q_Hqo9Z_3g8DfFIjF9RRLn-MstYmtvr6esz_Qk7aNcsEYgGSzBcXhpy8rUuebl0m4Yn=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It's important to accept that as your skills improve you find different ways to do things.<p></p><p>Now that I have worked out how to show you the steps to hack a pattern I realise that hacking the scoop front is better than asking you to buy another pattern to get the scoop front. So for the latest version of the school dress you can hack your own scoop neck and use the short gathered sleeves from The 18" Dress pattern. All you need is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/496411044/1804-the-18-dress-combo-lined-bodice?click_key=a6549c20c99a7a56603b4b0d49d81f5ff5b05a97%3A496411044&click_sum=997aff55&ref=shop_home_active_27&crt=1" target="_blank">The 18" Dress</a> pattern to get started.</p><p>The pattern hack steps for the scoop front are shown in my You Tube video. (Link is coming)</p><p>This blog post is a redo of the sewing instructions for FF19. If you have come here from the old blog post then this is the tutorial you need. There are some slight differences but I think it is an improvement.</p><p>I chose some subtle colours this time so it is more a pretty dress than a school dress.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb-yguIHYXs1mXEHEl7CFxgt1rsN4cVX8hkTp1i4kKGxmzRrDgO-4VpyIgHBk8JqNkbQmIX35HRLmB55LilT2CL-x8rzIsB64nKRzwq6T2kJYSNU5fiUb-26-7CDlIfCWeQWsbCL2VaLWeJBgjDWQ9Yj64-ZCdYQwW48neEU7LtP1HdTUC2rEMJtnZ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb-yguIHYXs1mXEHEl7CFxgt1rsN4cVX8hkTp1i4kKGxmzRrDgO-4VpyIgHBk8JqNkbQmIX35HRLmB55LilT2CL-x8rzIsB64nKRzwq6T2kJYSNU5fiUb-26-7CDlIfCWeQWsbCL2VaLWeJBgjDWQ9Yj64-ZCdYQwW48neEU7LtP1HdTUC2rEMJtnZ=s320" width="240" /></a></div><p>This is the original dress. I used the blouse sleeves from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/218776735/1806-open-neck-blouse-with-a-variety-of?click_key=e687e175ca5599571cd78d096b29f2596c9651cd%3A218776735&click_sum=957f220c&ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">1806 </a>for this one and I used the ready done scoop front from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/237069410/1810-scoop-neck-12-circle-skirt-dress?click_key=4212bd8fe71dacf0feeec713ced1662038c865c8%3A237069410&click_sum=a85ec38c&ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">1810</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghGvQXFvgeJuDK2MbArCpqYYYpbKM4yBizMNXDE6-GYMLcdX1_vliUHi9FS5TMc-rlkNxvEdnhEhGMmGJW4B04nLYv67wm-dg5er2wgBbH3mOajkmBEUbeiX05rVMOqgbAsUHNIeGqlyrzhAfk3pE_8TYPoJTLhwHEcsYlQJPLKMISCWwO1y5uZEs8=s2975" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2975" data-original-width="2231" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghGvQXFvgeJuDK2MbArCpqYYYpbKM4yBizMNXDE6-GYMLcdX1_vliUHi9FS5TMc-rlkNxvEdnhEhGMmGJW4B04nLYv67wm-dg5er2wgBbH3mOajkmBEUbeiX05rVMOqgbAsUHNIeGqlyrzhAfk3pE_8TYPoJTLhwHEcsYlQJPLKMISCWwO1y5uZEs8=s320" width="240" /></a></div><p>You need a pattern fabric, white for the blouse affect and a plain contrast for the bias strips. You will also need 3 little buttons and enough ribbon to go around the skirt hem edge and make a little neck bow.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJy66ojez_FjOcy2nCeHm-N56X7ltRu2wCTBi8D8GOUO0jkwujTk1xk_80TVPbRY38clfRWp-FpCdsnLxSPywMDWh3yf_1xybvlHoTDhVTnk_jCTFal3F3tAACy-Zx5fchoPD1TjeThscDOAWKdqOzXENsphZhg7OJ2bJdxHjyeOiD5XuSyyjNHqhI=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJy66ojez_FjOcy2nCeHm-N56X7ltRu2wCTBi8D8GOUO0jkwujTk1xk_80TVPbRY38clfRWp-FpCdsnLxSPywMDWh3yf_1xybvlHoTDhVTnk_jCTFal3F3tAACy-Zx5fchoPD1TjeThscDOAWKdqOzXENsphZhg7OJ2bJdxHjyeOiD5XuSyyjNHqhI=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>You need a light weight lining for the bodice because there are 2 layers of regular fabric in the front bodice to make the pinafore and blouse affect.<div>I have used lawn.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvwZjhG0KT6lUgllZwisvuTJ8I5Sl4sgr1wDwWfofK-5lNEulXs41X4ycglEmpCLh6aUiNfoQYWROHGPXd_xgCWR3oihYVQOQUSQA_nLzlk6zVZSHjHyELTFGUFVfs0y-uEItDAnnqKfJsFK2aLPpHanVWwBoWBk8BPID71NJWKz7njULgpzWtUX-i=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Fold the scoop neck front along the marked line and press.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTuFoSI72aKZoIDbsQLmA2Q4MfUwAkQZVEXiR149B2PteFZVvdg80gaThSha9xK5JxM-9en3aHT6zVDndLwIW0ANxZv_q6GNa_CmtNMkOH-B9N1wTRTS7Pd-nbzIYYC7cp-HkuCChwSNqEGsUIR9U4k2iyqkE-PSD9eONiMRUh4J2-bvp3vb0brjbe=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTuFoSI72aKZoIDbsQLmA2Q4MfUwAkQZVEXiR149B2PteFZVvdg80gaThSha9xK5JxM-9en3aHT6zVDndLwIW0ANxZv_q6GNa_CmtNMkOH-B9N1wTRTS7Pd-nbzIYYC7cp-HkuCChwSNqEGsUIR9U4k2iyqkE-PSD9eONiMRUh4J2-bvp3vb0brjbe=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Form the pleat so it measures 1/2" and pin it together.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3>Sewing the front bodice</h3><div>Stitch across the top and bottom of the button placket pleat.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTp1Rqg889FSky1gKvkXJxQzHAk4vJnXR2zzLkJsigCLkwd7mmJwxuADVhJ9J5S_8SBPeaZdzK5KBbjOVfPhLvU1kNX8hWM2CFTI7p8vV3DTJYh5IjxHcEu6KuoVA7F2Wo6WDB2e7KUu2XpqfDnvqRl7QWY8FnT2gs5norIJqwRtJiNyo-aRFkrQB0=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTp1Rqg889FSky1gKvkXJxQzHAk4vJnXR2zzLkJsigCLkwd7mmJwxuADVhJ9J5S_8SBPeaZdzK5KBbjOVfPhLvU1kNX8hWM2CFTI7p8vV3DTJYh5IjxHcEu6KuoVA7F2Wo6WDB2e7KUu2XpqfDnvqRl7QWY8FnT2gs5norIJqwRtJiNyo-aRFkrQB0=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">Cut a bias strip of contrast fabric 2.5cm x 20cm (1” x 8”). </span></div>Take you 1" x 8" bias strip and press it in half lengthwise, right side out. Open it out and press one long side to the centre crease.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR3u_sEn3DWS9tJqrlPP6TjpC6uNBMt13kYCc5gcoXhfC87v9YqNdlSNQAvFFHGBCGQblRWWzMFnlNb3DTEBntSHrQo3cLr6D2T-szuAgBo9pvonBRlq-NoZ3G3fQOFvQ3H3utRYhHJnmqbcesbKuG8ZA-ZqPM6wgr5pSBxnlj1CRA_tkNtoMvC2cB=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR3u_sEn3DWS9tJqrlPP6TjpC6uNBMt13kYCc5gcoXhfC87v9YqNdlSNQAvFFHGBCGQblRWWzMFnlNb3DTEBntSHrQo3cLr6D2T-szuAgBo9pvonBRlq-NoZ3G3fQOFvQ3H3utRYhHJnmqbcesbKuG8ZA-ZqPM6wgr5pSBxnlj1CRA_tkNtoMvC2cB=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Pin the other long side to the neck. Right side down on the wrong side of the scoop neck bodice. Just add one pin to hold it in place. Make sure it extends about 1/4" past the shoulder edge.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSIf1G60vP4HRbvXATxWaw0q_degU2EszkoynLIvyJW88UEAwEgtZXbf2uwekFBZGGgJip-MtSY3XWVShmpjUXi36yVZlwWON72HAtFNrj6fxJ5XSdSapuckpbouhIuXtLJL_O6MQfnoHraLqUTbXpTE7QGGf0QWhpm-Yye8v8gt9AoeetCzd_of3Y=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSIf1G60vP4HRbvXATxWaw0q_degU2EszkoynLIvyJW88UEAwEgtZXbf2uwekFBZGGgJip-MtSY3XWVShmpjUXi36yVZlwWON72HAtFNrj6fxJ5XSdSapuckpbouhIuXtLJL_O6MQfnoHraLqUTbXpTE7QGGf0QWhpm-Yye8v8gt9AoeetCzd_of3Y=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As you stitch slowly, fit the bias strip to the neck edge. Don't stretch it.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSp7Hj0xmeGISndrOlf246J_SOnhnmeCOujIHsIynmhrDSyl-6MWgfZC9iR66wuCwJVKBr_qjOlPmfNXrPApcurs7mBdzObXdflK5E828-A0yPQ5JPecYXU-MRHaER0IDMpDFIeWCfNcgEhlfVVuoSXYQA0FqVBaXLqOWz8krkh2LhZSkyz9BKP3IZ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSp7Hj0xmeGISndrOlf246J_SOnhnmeCOujIHsIynmhrDSyl-6MWgfZC9iR66wuCwJVKBr_qjOlPmfNXrPApcurs7mBdzObXdflK5E828-A0yPQ5JPecYXU-MRHaER0IDMpDFIeWCfNcgEhlfVVuoSXYQA0FqVBaXLqOWz8krkh2LhZSkyz9BKP3IZ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Press along the seam line to fold the strip over the seam allowance.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQ-VGhgA0ulaJUXUtV3jW7AHOuYXxEfNVNKen-HSm2qS3TqzkA7JrQKnOsLNuJJH3eFkhSqlnNxyQw-b65nkFES4qmOhzCwkSQQCVazATJAebhjfZI5tqLlTRuVX0zWOGx4thEcm3jjy9BCf9jAkzxBRg0VJfRFnJ42eluYFsXNXnbuQPlIScNFgBf=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQ-VGhgA0ulaJUXUtV3jW7AHOuYXxEfNVNKen-HSm2qS3TqzkA7JrQKnOsLNuJJH3eFkhSqlnNxyQw-b65nkFES4qmOhzCwkSQQCVazATJAebhjfZI5tqLlTRuVX0zWOGx4thEcm3jjy9BCf9jAkzxBRg0VJfRFnJ42eluYFsXNXnbuQPlIScNFgBf=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>There is no need to trim the seam allowance. Fold in the edge of the strip and fold it over the seam allowance so it just covers the stitching line.</div><div>Pin it in a few places.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2s5JjO6bllwb9n1RHxbxHS_HIfnanuQzIVCtU6BrU1BcFw5OqsgyZuPPOmOowUHWGe_Xyacg7dw51zUWKkfRKgCyQ1BOlsG3XV_Hd85_wPLU9A1ltSBwI4L081eDupH4h94kjpn7r-xRLGezVfFNxacd-sGMtxpDcWuVack2bKRDEHdP7BOg8jxe-=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2s5JjO6bllwb9n1RHxbxHS_HIfnanuQzIVCtU6BrU1BcFw5OqsgyZuPPOmOowUHWGe_Xyacg7dw51zUWKkfRKgCyQ1BOlsG3XV_Hd85_wPLU9A1ltSBwI4L081eDupH4h94kjpn7r-xRLGezVfFNxacd-sGMtxpDcWuVack2bKRDEHdP7BOg8jxe-=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stitch the strip n place close to the edge.</div><div>Press the scoop neck flat. A bit of steam will shape the bias curve.</div><div>Match the scoop neck bodice to the white blouse affect bodice and pin it at the shoulders and side edges.</div><div>Stitch or baste them together at the sides.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQ9d2x8FTa1zwpa3VpWmFbwv2FfmLIiQSul1PBJ74P8jJ83JiDRi3KmuD8BbfvsD0fPrEgaqkDwOApAaXy7cO9CDMyt5-Ps06YLIDftXOdDl0r0uMRUtleKTg8JLrKFtzoOVnHOQfxwUKlQeCb2Z0XruoN5bx3LBVRKE3doWkrct499OLU7urnRxrm=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQ9d2x8FTa1zwpa3VpWmFbwv2FfmLIiQSul1PBJ74P8jJ83JiDRi3KmuD8BbfvsD0fPrEgaqkDwOApAaXy7cO9CDMyt5-Ps06YLIDftXOdDl0r0uMRUtleKTg8JLrKFtzoOVnHOQfxwUKlQeCb2Z0XruoN5bx3LBVRKE3doWkrct499OLU7urnRxrm=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_V_-6Ono0WcBbd9WSehDjcdwZGC18HLVnzeij_KGC0M8KNJV8FU5zrjddEhWDsyfHZYLzB49mjJePSg1MMlqXYTPqs0cm72hqn8rCvg9XLtOybGQBs9hr5GGQU5p4z9UaA1b7ZESnsgtK5gMysKbKzcO7BsKrcnUFCmrsWvYxnvdNIes966pGHbPB=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sew the collar according to The 18" Cuffed Sleeve Dress directions. Crease the centre front of the bodice.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijdRNtHhSXCmhh15LdoFRlWCTlX6jjXGJ7L-gwu-bnVsvrxRURLzH1mkkL03jk5hg541g2mrQK-nSVwlLgqKZ8bhu01RKKF87Fu9oDNeJ9BXDMv4q9ug0EnJRbLw67FTp70HU4bTGAXwqSPM-jd_6SniiYnvSC4k-kh4qv3g6QKDHGocnLzcHj77zh=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijdRNtHhSXCmhh15LdoFRlWCTlX6jjXGJ7L-gwu-bnVsvrxRURLzH1mkkL03jk5hg541g2mrQK-nSVwlLgqKZ8bhu01RKKF87Fu9oDNeJ9BXDMv4q9ug0EnJRbLw67FTp70HU4bTGAXwqSPM-jd_6SniiYnvSC4k-kh4qv3g6QKDHGocnLzcHj77zh=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have found it easier to get the collar in place if I line it up at the centre front and stitch across just where the collars join.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjiDZRQzkuY8FN-YSE9aQLcbBIFWjh1-6Y4ghrANtAJDuNuA-aaEcK0rlAplGJZbf08Ov6-22FwToGDi7GXL7uJhEcFh0CtsRNyXr7_qi7dYZgHmcp-NxYgjf5BHNHkrfiBCn4Zs8eVUrluYa05GKZkQbKzdKDMwyC3C6sgu5UpXLeRPgODHDbXSJg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjiDZRQzkuY8FN-YSE9aQLcbBIFWjh1-6Y4ghrANtAJDuNuA-aaEcK0rlAplGJZbf08Ov6-22FwToGDi7GXL7uJhEcFh0CtsRNyXr7_qi7dYZgHmcp-NxYgjf5BHNHkrfiBCn4Zs8eVUrluYa05GKZkQbKzdKDMwyC3C6sgu5UpXLeRPgODHDbXSJg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihYzCLXrZkaOgnTfzFtsbzhUSaeKfz2lhfErcPtfre0WKACdp9mWDObgji75NvtV4HE_B1HAW_j-jhgitRqpaS1ApboFXt9_zkzTnXvb-ejDn-OnccIMFoFe5JQmwXr-qbw1CXqVo8AUMfNW8Jwub8_IMkrgerR4g4igqFz10ePcOd6qk4xmIjt76T=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihYzCLXrZkaOgnTfzFtsbzhUSaeKfz2lhfErcPtfre0WKACdp9mWDObgji75NvtV4HE_B1HAW_j-jhgitRqpaS1ApboFXt9_zkzTnXvb-ejDn-OnccIMFoFe5JQmwXr-qbw1CXqVo8AUMfNW8Jwub8_IMkrgerR4g4igqFz10ePcOd6qk4xmIjt76T=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Mark 1/2" in from the back edges.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihMq_aSLry4Pqg5zDdvEYugSBn-eg92YwS0qodbc5iHkWeIAFkh5UADcCgbbeANeg6A44HfsIVcQwH7rPcVXW6kMNJtZ64VrA_GVQiUd4ps9vga7m66CJ19LyQ3sXzybuikIINEj7_As5JogRXoYOHd44vtXJZ1WYA6fOjTVJNfceztwb3PmdHptPa=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stitch slowly, shifting the bodice to avoid little pleats.</div><div>The collar doesn't sit flat.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhczBGst2-plM_3FJtzGm-hZObW20rNwRqYLc-0YzUmaaMegWvykG_EdARWeR3FFYZctaOgU2cGpyNTEKRG1bUsMoO2mOQIhlFvRhYU98QCccQYIhqLhiVkdje0_dr5kbhFMV3Y5yTSgcX-Bx1cIJgz3d_p4JuWeMjy3oq1KkMKiv7-jVZNy_T1wSK8=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhczBGst2-plM_3FJtzGm-hZObW20rNwRqYLc-0YzUmaaMegWvykG_EdARWeR3FFYZctaOgU2cGpyNTEKRG1bUsMoO2mOQIhlFvRhYU98QCccQYIhqLhiVkdje0_dr5kbhFMV3Y5yTSgcX-Bx1cIJgz3d_p4JuWeMjy3oq1KkMKiv7-jVZNy_T1wSK8=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stitch the shoulder seams of the lining.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkR0GaVDU-xNHArszEWPRrNpCwfBVXO5HTIw6aErOmXR2P73wXbnYfupc1s-FVwCST8_GQ8FCvN5lMT5IPM98O0zJhNUPHo_Dk1dcEGeSageNoLA6tOu6IVHbElYtVz0htclHf9SwAJj84-ffbk1DsIzkuEokNapkScwB3hOdzAAP7g4QGcVNg_d5i=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkR0GaVDU-xNHArszEWPRrNpCwfBVXO5HTIw6aErOmXR2P73wXbnYfupc1s-FVwCST8_GQ8FCvN5lMT5IPM98O0zJhNUPHo_Dk1dcEGeSageNoLA6tOu6IVHbElYtVz0htclHf9SwAJj84-ffbk1DsIzkuEokNapkScwB3hOdzAAP7g4QGcVNg_d5i=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Line it up with the main bodice, right sides together and start to match it at all the edges. Pin it.</div><div>Add pins around the neck and down the backs because that is where you will be sewing.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwiy7_j5cwY-VNwBOPmvqE1ri9QV2tpu_YAU8KB5ZJlIEhKNmFOOSNK4R72KhK64w0RAEfA0HUxIYm-1_P_OIGRvCbGFspRHm-f-PuYEVMxQ8X7041ANVJWdw9yjanI3I581LL3LwqOU4j6HGxgpG0XMVo7-OffGx4UmxMCGpPmkpo1SqVaZ0KJaMz=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwiy7_j5cwY-VNwBOPmvqE1ri9QV2tpu_YAU8KB5ZJlIEhKNmFOOSNK4R72KhK64w0RAEfA0HUxIYm-1_P_OIGRvCbGFspRHm-f-PuYEVMxQ8X7041ANVJWdw9yjanI3I581LL3LwqOU4j6HGxgpG0XMVo7-OffGx4UmxMCGpPmkpo1SqVaZ0KJaMz=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like to pin the lining on with the lining on top but when I sew I turn it over so I can see the stitching line where I attached the collar. I try to stitch on that line or outside it so it doesn't show when I turn the bodice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3OlZtTF0agUAXvLep9mtrXQekF-9pLvWOcyYeTNwPPF4-OMube2_8Qkh7TYi1BmHTsSzzqS412DsAHlW5XYRMO-rb_UtSFssRu3a_pr7FI8oghZ6rzQvnztMHxXsZLDn2g4F88DSGLB0Vqr2qBQM9Z8Q8kKgKA9gRLTyzqd9gt5pMhhW6pcF2znWs=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3OlZtTF0agUAXvLep9mtrXQekF-9pLvWOcyYeTNwPPF4-OMube2_8Qkh7TYi1BmHTsSzzqS412DsAHlW5XYRMO-rb_UtSFssRu3a_pr7FI8oghZ6rzQvnztMHxXsZLDn2g4F88DSGLB0Vqr2qBQM9Z8Q8kKgKA9gRLTyzqd9gt5pMhhW6pcF2znWs=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stitch slowly up the back, around the neck and down the other back. Stop and check your raw edges match and readjust the bodice to make it lay as flat as possible as you sew. You will need to trim the seam allowance and clip the curve.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8UWsLO_wetMvvMwsqzSqWgy-0lOClJQrV5Foc6aqREmuqJRQmWNMsJ1apKSjBmAlZMzSRPAxix4nHHEPWzRJRWmChEtU9ctNuRwKLEbo7oTdjAW0R431Rjxoyde0ea3lKBPbOtzo6PdYN2_5EYtoBq7FrIyjPGRjxZjeXQwPEbOvjukexAW01_ZVZ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8UWsLO_wetMvvMwsqzSqWgy-0lOClJQrV5Foc6aqREmuqJRQmWNMsJ1apKSjBmAlZMzSRPAxix4nHHEPWzRJRWmChEtU9ctNuRwKLEbo7oTdjAW0R431Rjxoyde0ea3lKBPbOtzo6PdYN2_5EYtoBq7FrIyjPGRjxZjeXQwPEbOvjukexAW01_ZVZ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div>Turn the bodice and press the seams and understitch the collar. You will find these instructions in The 18" Dress pattern pictorial.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fold your waist bias strip in half and press. Line it up on the waist edge of the front bodice and stitch it just inside the seam allowance to hold it in place.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0u27m7pxKXzucaRq2F9vQAS6s7Jo0txxCds0TKaCW6kZnNtceWDCXPI8XjEWZCfyl0_PRAt1QE_3_4exZiwhhQkZ7NSQwHZyTb1dRaqHF1u440KwJzF6N9xBBJXhhDkkw9-W2up91h53SImS2PcyFRhDToDMhfr-8D4Kwpzw0k1jzrZki2cCKwVQw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0u27m7pxKXzucaRq2F9vQAS6s7Jo0txxCds0TKaCW6kZnNtceWDCXPI8XjEWZCfyl0_PRAt1QE_3_4exZiwhhQkZ7NSQwHZyTb1dRaqHF1u440KwJzF6N9xBBJXhhDkkw9-W2up91h53SImS2PcyFRhDToDMhfr-8D4Kwpzw0k1jzrZki2cCKwVQw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3>Buttons and bow</h3><div>I decided to add the neck bow and the buttons before doing the sleeves but I forgot to take a photo before finishing the dress. To make the neck bow I tied a loose single knot in one end of my ribbon and trimmed the ends on the diagonal so it looked the right size.</div><div>I stitched straight down the centre of the bow to hold it in place.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVRVYA-rW1CV__3eHCHKcwDA_-5nuHO1yFCBoVEBU3IouO6nH21q6PCAxov8rSUUq3UVHxQl9mCXN6lFbq5B30YZMtdUPAVKPSDVlOYfnzwfXNY7H4VydwpVmQYFpsGRU8lFdzL4FXwc5fdcHEtmBsVb3hLK3urP89iHoQ_AfDL410esVxDiITZ3NZ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVRVYA-rW1CV__3eHCHKcwDA_-5nuHO1yFCBoVEBU3IouO6nH21q6PCAxov8rSUUq3UVHxQl9mCXN6lFbq5B30YZMtdUPAVKPSDVlOYfnzwfXNY7H4VydwpVmQYFpsGRU8lFdzL4FXwc5fdcHEtmBsVb3hLK3urP89iHoQ_AfDL410esVxDiITZ3NZ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3>Sleeves</h3>Make your sleeves. I did the short elastic sleeves from The 18" Dress Elastic Sleeves version.</div><div><br /></div><div>The different layers of the bodice tend to not match up perfectly around the armholes. Rather than stitch the layers together (rows of stitching can increase the already bulky armhole) I suggest you pin them in place around each armhole then repin as you include the sleeve so the layers don't shift.</div><div><br /></div><h3>Side seams</h3><div>Stitch the side seams.</div><div><br /></div><h3>Skirt</h3><div>Normally I fold and finish the edges of the back facings before I sew the skirt side seams.</div><div>This time I did the side seams.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNxWsGfjYULgOAH-jzt7RzNywiSWI3ApisHKrbMbkVmpg_jL1Ta0utQwg2R9OIFIBQ42NTu9z8armePt99Tk05bUczTM3O3xNQYJKUhiYKhXeqrd-1PuD2KgD89EO2ents0RNjCuly-IZF9vks-AIavMRkH__MMBCMi7n7iLvcy1jfJtdhK0FXMepI=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNxWsGfjYULgOAH-jzt7RzNywiSWI3ApisHKrbMbkVmpg_jL1Ta0utQwg2R9OIFIBQ42NTu9z8armePt99Tk05bUczTM3O3xNQYJKUhiYKhXeqrd-1PuD2KgD89EO2ents0RNjCuly-IZF9vks-AIavMRkH__MMBCMi7n7iLvcy1jfJtdhK0FXMepI=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Then the hem.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioq5flrfVK9APPyoS8yiv5GHQLVEVk6eHfLGT4tbR5pViqdnQOrWmFBClELj60J9YsGfXj9jatxWoXIeqVdvkmr50iM0v7ISAmwKmpuK_z_jldI5F1CpLdssNrEIbpxPzDRAWrQVYsuvdH_aqAsFt2bJ4xXiL5fC5cA38NC58NwAwjNoEYPKliFVgf=w240-h320" title="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" width="240" /></a></div><p>There are lots of ways to hack a shirt pattern. This is the third hack for 1837.</p><p>You can find the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/665611583/1837-everyday-shirt-pattern-by?click_key=d05ade7448a2339f7ed0d2112008778ef0d05236%3A665611583&click_sum=ae678244&ref=shop_home_active_22&crt=1" target="_blank">1837 Everyday Shirt pattern</a> that I use to create the hacks in my Etsy shop.</p><p>Hack A, Hack B and Hack C are all part of the 1837 Hack Pack 1.</p><p><a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/2022/01/dolls-clothes-pattern-hack-1837.html" target="_blank">Read about Hack A here</a></p><p><a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/2022/02/1837-doll-clothes-pattern-hack-front.html" target="_blank">and Hack B here</a></p><p>There are two ways to get the hacks. You can watch the videos and DIY or you can buy the pack from my Etsy shop. (Coming soon the the shop)</p><p>This video shows how to hack the pattern. This blog shows how to sew the shirt.</p><p>If you find this sort of tutorial useful please like and subscribe to my You Tube channel.</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GYKBX7o9mQQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><br /></p><p>Hack C has a few small changes with the front and back yokes and it includes cute contrast western cuffs above the regular cuffs.</p><p>This is how I put it together.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">The Back</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFW1b0Brch3Wj-hTSE5exLieHKhvcn1a-u4u47AIR5dAzD8wboBoyaLfOvy1vUJxpkSrqlgZjnLDSJ9C8oYMnj6AMG6pd1i5rZXZawFKgwwcbgtHne7XJW5k-F7Wyc-_VtB29xACk54QEySxJWfaaW0McGtZrXLK-NT8O4E0WDfWZes4ukw19V2n5H=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFW1b0Brch3Wj-hTSE5exLieHKhvcn1a-u4u47AIR5dAzD8wboBoyaLfOvy1vUJxpkSrqlgZjnLDSJ9C8oYMnj6AMG6pd1i5rZXZawFKgwwcbgtHne7XJW5k-F7Wyc-_VtB29xACk54QEySxJWfaaW0McGtZrXLK-NT8O4E0WDfWZes4ukw19V2n5H=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1fitFxn_GzgDIwI0PfX_JV6p_8FPbgaJ4OxZDXeq9NYd_UU4wPNR8_fSFpjfTHSeRXK68gV1HWuhx1dY7cz9br-ILGSWfsTUwQp5GJ5seUsGEM0MiajDmhITC1NTssE2LNzK9l1PybnLR0QD1hGWkdYPQmm2CxQ9HlbtUBIl0369mBwyRJfrIX-1t=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1fitFxn_GzgDIwI0PfX_JV6p_8FPbgaJ4OxZDXeq9NYd_UU4wPNR8_fSFpjfTHSeRXK68gV1HWuhx1dY7cz9br-ILGSWfsTUwQp5GJ5seUsGEM0MiajDmhITC1NTssE2LNzK9l1PybnLR0QD1hGWkdYPQmm2CxQ9HlbtUBIl0369mBwyRJfrIX-1t=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Fold the yokes and the lower back in half and press to crease.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhczdQZ7t0Ps-5Om7HL3DJEt7dswhGBm5VBQPHr4DbP_j373Iv1FwtGD80D2frknn6X9Gj1eKQpv1cVX7_STW7I94Rd9_xmKmEbC_x0aLGO5AgNKB1mji_4APwSgZCgeX4yUXgxxsAOWyEl5jPcYy702HRFssZ2WYcMJydsddRYMKKdjOTZ6Woo9XbO=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhczdQZ7t0Ps-5Om7HL3DJEt7dswhGBm5VBQPHr4DbP_j373Iv1FwtGD80D2frknn6X9Gj1eKQpv1cVX7_STW7I94Rd9_xmKmEbC_x0aLGO5AgNKB1mji_4APwSgZCgeX4yUXgxxsAOWyEl5jPcYy702HRFssZ2WYcMJydsddRYMKKdjOTZ6Woo9XbO=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Stay stitch the lower back either side of the valley. Snip the valley to the stay stitching.</span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_93p5zG7aEdtYtekbuPl_zUCkMBdczEG7SJ2A1OnQ7z5VWMyvEQwzEzsxbILlY4RnS3QOF6Bql9SkyVh30ll98jN0XQZBDW4TRtFZEMeAQXPF8Shw3MDVYR1F3PXPOD3e5iPx3NsN0HqNabcsFndJYLUgMSILfrJJCPux3xs2igTKxeErLptunuYx=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_93p5zG7aEdtYtekbuPl_zUCkMBdczEG7SJ2A1OnQ7z5VWMyvEQwzEzsxbILlY4RnS3QOF6Bql9SkyVh30ll98jN0XQZBDW4TRtFZEMeAQXPF8Shw3MDVYR1F3PXPOD3e5iPx3NsN0HqNabcsFndJYLUgMSILfrJJCPux3xs2igTKxeErLptunuYx=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Pin the wrong side of the lower back to the right side of your yoke lining piece. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Just on the first half. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">It doesn't matter whether you sew on the yoke lining or the main yoke first.</span><div><br /></div></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEuVKcji4mYQAhLeAoMuguyZrWN16uEaCb-yf3MOQekmX_Dq57eZsrc1Xsbxns3q8HnrYucU-gsYy4KDMylsz7D7DUsQdtY2Q_LZAN8moctJNQMcPaZGydpnn7vpyt-AdUc47-7XrkKPHrfYmY3bMz3QHQnc5WW-XInuL5-3zKvGRmrqX7lLA9xtW9=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEuVKcji4mYQAhLeAoMuguyZrWN16uEaCb-yf3MOQekmX_Dq57eZsrc1Xsbxns3q8HnrYucU-gsYy4KDMylsz7D7DUsQdtY2Q_LZAN8moctJNQMcPaZGydpnn7vpyt-AdUc47-7XrkKPHrfYmY3bMz3QHQnc5WW-XInuL5-3zKvGRmrqX7lLA9xtW9=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Stitch to the snip. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">With the needle down, raise the foot and turn and move the pieces so you can continue stitching to the other side.</span></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPE876oQgVOprhQ3q4NhvVkm3yS8NHAe_LthlHmM9IEBujh3jy3TYpWzJRxhmmww_PXj0UciyxM3NRfPnXRxErk5ka5mgvsSHsSgiyX-eIVEW86hYj1YmOsx32_1GL1HWOwzyQcNGwWdC42GB6o2Uyi7vaTjn0UDO9s7r-xNY_6zpP20fX_wN6Rhrf=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPE876oQgVOprhQ3q4NhvVkm3yS8NHAe_LthlHmM9IEBujh3jy3TYpWzJRxhmmww_PXj0UciyxM3NRfPnXRxErk5ka5mgvsSHsSgiyX-eIVEW86hYj1YmOsx32_1GL1HWOwzyQcNGwWdC42GB6o2Uyi7vaTjn0UDO9s7r-xNY_6zpP20fX_wN6Rhrf=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Fold the yoke and cut out a little V so it will sit flat.</span></div><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaaEc4jrtHS_yDs_h3KVr7FqRUXIzFMBRMXWThQeTc9pUbe69DH0DmYYJ51jE_PH-mk6EXxY6suxykDxnGO_eO6_4fzr3Bv1eNG2qZwk5M8yQJPPegHLQqun-10kbBKY4_omQjpl4iUSBwSq_OWOIU-v4bLuBA1dHUb-i6PKP4rm7fNCauH7jg1qea=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaaEc4jrtHS_yDs_h3KVr7FqRUXIzFMBRMXWThQeTc9pUbe69DH0DmYYJ51jE_PH-mk6EXxY6suxykDxnGO_eO6_4fzr3Bv1eNG2qZwk5M8yQJPPegHLQqun-10kbBKY4_omQjpl4iUSBwSq_OWOIU-v4bLuBA1dHUb-i6PKP4rm7fNCauH7jg1qea=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Pin the right side of the lower back to the right side of the main yoke. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Follow the stitching line for the yoke lining to where it changes direction at the snip. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Turn and arrange the pieces so you can stitch to the other side.</span></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi58C82MSDtPwuWKJSBBimJ_f7ExidjxnBjva1InUPCnUnQByQGp2IgBfU_medNLAOi5Mdp0363tfHez2aP3_mG0GCeZPrgmx8S77VOr287s5-UCtVDQ91gopwqKkDP-wrZdmW0efqznR0aQrdbyxMEEIj9HfreqIilJNZ3ztrwHp7d48TX4iHyKCOM=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi58C82MSDtPwuWKJSBBimJ_f7ExidjxnBjva1InUPCnUnQByQGp2IgBfU_medNLAOi5Mdp0363tfHez2aP3_mG0GCeZPrgmx8S77VOr287s5-UCtVDQ91gopwqKkDP-wrZdmW0efqznR0aQrdbyxMEEIj9HfreqIilJNZ3ztrwHp7d48TX4iHyKCOM=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Cut the little V in the main yoke.</span></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlee_38GlAjrApCgotD7YqFbSF70zc2PbKXnUSfrkpUYuLkFQMkHT81X4jlT-ZdwcTvLkI2ESphJeZtvg8n1SoBkvdZ1ACFwfQigin1dDvnfvJ8stEpmgdyH6uaMyLOmn9s7bt5apBNeskOIfkNbwZmOe-BZZEyBw_SQlEYZiBCZVlNzwMfalBC6WM=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlee_38GlAjrApCgotD7YqFbSF70zc2PbKXnUSfrkpUYuLkFQMkHT81X4jlT-ZdwcTvLkI2ESphJeZtvg8n1SoBkvdZ1ACFwfQigin1dDvnfvJ8stEpmgdyH6uaMyLOmn9s7bt5apBNeskOIfkNbwZmOe-BZZEyBw_SQlEYZiBCZVlNzwMfalBC6WM=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Trim the seam to reduce the bulk at the point.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4QaB1L2FoExBy98Q-GRjijMNLI-tgqjJEOxGRVkKNxUW0Fuye6lls7Cw_rWd85Iv5AFrTDmro8yvJrYhj11Xuwu6BSWS5le0LVelK5mUdp__wXCShy38roIlb7CO-kuVHsQAWBOhctNsonrdPUX6PXnZ3ziPZ8FSmEji7HT-m0GU0HH8kzKFWkDtM=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4QaB1L2FoExBy98Q-GRjijMNLI-tgqjJEOxGRVkKNxUW0Fuye6lls7Cw_rWd85Iv5AFrTDmro8yvJrYhj11Xuwu6BSWS5le0LVelK5mUdp__wXCShy38roIlb7CO-kuVHsQAWBOhctNsonrdPUX6PXnZ3ziPZ8FSmEji7HT-m0GU0HH8kzKFWkDtM=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pin the yokes together at the shoulders and gently pull to the left with your left hand while you press the seam flat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Aligned <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUQhsjk1ywIclX0KlV-h7faZrdRd0Cb3VDATY1PFDlMGTWLCt8quFOiZ4_GbtvSdrUSAz02liwu-TJ6TavNq4HHERywhmBMnQlz4oEsktGeEAK-kXk6Vdxo_F1eU3LR54e-lG0YGIVA9924j2vRpd0jXuMYoADYVUdGUa6WIEDUz0iY6trCt-tQzQI=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUQhsjk1ywIclX0KlV-h7faZrdRd0Cb3VDATY1PFDlMGTWLCt8quFOiZ4_GbtvSdrUSAz02liwu-TJ6TavNq4HHERywhmBMnQlz4oEsktGeEAK-kXk6Vdxo_F1eU3LR54e-lG0YGIVA9924j2vRpd0jXuMYoADYVUdGUa6WIEDUz0iY6trCt-tQzQI=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Make sure the shoulders are aligned</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not aligned<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5F5X-vw1phADqeRoeEyMIXU64mrZFjJrjL8b0NjylslGL7sVsWEx4alPRlGcX3JgEp9LU4LT9yENlaF_a946pqf421rMMYqow6ytTY0ByCtQAUDr8Iet_YPX4axXdwlPS-qlPvw05fyjO0h5U5S416t5k2eFwZ6b3wkUKOLtXIYKN9WetrFs6UZUJ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5F5X-vw1phADqeRoeEyMIXU64mrZFjJrjL8b0NjylslGL7sVsWEx4alPRlGcX3JgEp9LU4LT9yENlaF_a946pqf421rMMYqow6ytTY0ByCtQAUDr8Iet_YPX4axXdwlPS-qlPvw05fyjO0h5U5S416t5k2eFwZ6b3wkUKOLtXIYKN9WetrFs6UZUJ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4QaB1L2FoExBy98Q-GRjijMNLI-tgqjJEOxGRVkKNxUW0Fuye6lls7Cw_rWd85Iv5AFrTDmro8yvJrYhj11Xuwu6BSWS5le0LVelK5mUdp__wXCShy38roIlb7CO-kuVHsQAWBOhctNsonrdPUX6PXnZ3ziPZ8FSmEji7HT-m0GU0HH8kzKFWkDtM=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">If you are going to enclose the trim in the seam for piping or rick rack you will need to sew it in place on the main yoke piece before stitching it to the lower back.</span></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">The Fronts (adding trim after sewing the fronts)</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguKU4Xn9MTjL1nhRAxLa9ggmFRZNrVceAvLECwX0qEZfCMtfrAH3dDRnmv82fQV6Axg41sB4Qr_enPQodMLCz_dhmGUgqU_cY27GHVo0nm85H_IKy1W1MQl-SgoM9BadJdFC_EavFfkq8_8dfCELCByKEj1SROYFg7YKSIg7gMiTSxzH05-qkMMSHR=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguKU4Xn9MTjL1nhRAxLa9ggmFRZNrVceAvLECwX0qEZfCMtfrAH3dDRnmv82fQV6Axg41sB4Qr_enPQodMLCz_dhmGUgqU_cY27GHVo0nm85H_IKy1W1MQl-SgoM9BadJdFC_EavFfkq8_8dfCELCByKEj1SROYFg7YKSIg7gMiTSxzH05-qkMMSHR=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">I like to line everything up in the way that it will look when it is sewn together. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This helps me be sure that I will get a left and a right front when my fabric doesn't have a proper wrong side.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVk5kxt_7SytQpH6-_ATW9g0zjLcZRGgOjdl5zFztF7-2YSyMe4kv6aHgMFKhEg2LiRvNU_JMpbKAA1cestQ3bDlhBD8tbjEJy6gnG4XpHzgPZOSc6JOkn_3eOnafRkvhnO35768AhXofcLS0azQXOYAF6ZkJ61_-l0B-LoxZ9xbwETji6XQcOS0Ug=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVk5kxt_7SytQpH6-_ATW9g0zjLcZRGgOjdl5zFztF7-2YSyMe4kv6aHgMFKhEg2LiRvNU_JMpbKAA1cestQ3bDlhBD8tbjEJy6gnG4XpHzgPZOSc6JOkn_3eOnafRkvhnO35768AhXofcLS0azQXOYAF6ZkJ61_-l0B-LoxZ9xbwETji6XQcOS0Ug=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Flip the main yokes so they sit on the lower fronts right sides together. Pin and stitch.</span></div><div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0w72zafulbraI4mH7_XqBka44egSgIFr3B17VHd9hspsToKdVDKfiHcX4e2FUrXQ5TyGVRx2PYP_VPl_YcTgPMorCp4Zfjruqtky3FS4X815UAntYIpA5Sx2dQA9W-0LHN_E-Qjdzf4sxjt0XnD1EwG7LogPwKEODvBr3zqZmcRyqDEe_CbJG1lmb=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0w72zafulbraI4mH7_XqBka44egSgIFr3B17VHd9hspsToKdVDKfiHcX4e2FUrXQ5TyGVRx2PYP_VPl_YcTgPMorCp4Zfjruqtky3FS4X815UAntYIpA5Sx2dQA9W-0LHN_E-Qjdzf4sxjt0XnD1EwG7LogPwKEODvBr3zqZmcRyqDEe_CbJG1lmb=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Flip the yoke linings so they end up right side towards the wrong side of the lower backs. Stitch.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkwDHSSq7YSOhYK0ewj_dQ3Y9jZs6D0GZ-SK7ISxga36FSoVxocDAI6mV7YZVUmqecD4zV3d-vFttRlL4q_5C9I2tUJxQC_KEY1ZBBY8_TD8DFsPcjIFY9HQti3_iSlSsV3sTkAhXhoI6TKOYDO-oLD-zR61dQCAs60QLfJIYNwQ-iOJmvFRbWvAb2=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkwDHSSq7YSOhYK0ewj_dQ3Y9jZs6D0GZ-SK7ISxga36FSoVxocDAI6mV7YZVUmqecD4zV3d-vFttRlL4q_5C9I2tUJxQC_KEY1ZBBY8_TD8DFsPcjIFY9HQti3_iSlSsV3sTkAhXhoI6TKOYDO-oLD-zR61dQCAs60QLfJIYNwQ-iOJmvFRbWvAb2=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Press up one yoke.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2dCMMU1I7aT1BM19m-xiB4HgaQpPf0DCnlVDYUw5yrMTwF5OsfPCSOsiY6e2IFSjv3wr4USYljyU_KzmH6tifeJMQffTag2BCmjmVEo3Q0UsmaClk3ZXeySGp3kEPun6jcvilITuIT_horfKDjct1MDOzoOxdaKBKIqHQp8RfD1Ocm1guaptCYPqd=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2dCMMU1I7aT1BM19m-xiB4HgaQpPf0DCnlVDYUw5yrMTwF5OsfPCSOsiY6e2IFSjv3wr4USYljyU_KzmH6tifeJMQffTag2BCmjmVEo3Q0UsmaClk3ZXeySGp3kEPun6jcvilITuIT_horfKDjct1MDOzoOxdaKBKIqHQp8RfD1Ocm1guaptCYPqd=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Then press up the other yoke so the shoulders align and the seams are flat.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ0jKbjTo80yyk-LXncTrcgUnbcXmwF-bRbNpRWI6LKooJanIM4kFX53q4PVbJLR13iBQREPHbnMJGyrQI45mK-V4yXc8F1yQu9Cxy_Ikecp1oEXqWFeu8X1EheQpvVxwaZ_LY6-cvJrCAWOFhVio2QD78qitd_7zikrXQLAekXxlAXBMYBxXzpdUq=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: center;">If you are enclosing piping or rick rack then you will need to sew it to the right side of the main yokes first.</p><div><br /></div></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Button Bands</h3><p>Now, for some reason I kept sewing the shoulder seams before I did the button bands even though I wanted to do the button bands first. Because the shirt is so small, having the back and fronts sewn together at the shoulders didn't make it any harder to sew on the button bands.</p><p>You can see how the buttons bands are applied in this <a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/2022/02/1837-doll-clothes-pattern-hack-front.html" target="_blank">Blog post about Hack B.</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgb1Jt-bSu8AvMi0Lt2pAzir0ApTYe-bZ2FbJHfz4GsSoSJKsXrb6yh7BWHr41ITkx9FGFG6O0omf5cUxCESEl6vBemIHX6NRDEf1hbxeSiYODMrh-fFC9QogRwTJ9B-ms3EFYneG2p2rWxkXJCjvMlNIk6b-3-Xl1xgL3QjGDvx9S4UEEYJtEmbC1-=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgb1Jt-bSu8AvMi0Lt2pAzir0ApTYe-bZ2FbJHfz4GsSoSJKsXrb6yh7BWHr41ITkx9FGFG6O0omf5cUxCESEl6vBemIHX6NRDEf1hbxeSiYODMrh-fFC9QogRwTJ9B-ms3EFYneG2p2rWxkXJCjvMlNIk6b-3-Xl1xgL3QjGDvx9S4UEEYJtEmbC1-=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Western Cuffs</h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLqGoW0BXeLP0vgQSJ0VycsjKj1-inMN71Yw5521_p-jYkxIp2AMLE1lM-Mvi0BRQfRG1ePQg9m7jY8HTceywGnr88aFn4t8nE8DlCy5omAcGkj7tpyw-qmroT7ouRc2txyX7MSV1xltI7Pf46JGKOP0rI6J4PvL9gavRFoF5Gk-CxuP9B3H_B1mUU=s2982" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1101" data-original-width="2982" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLqGoW0BXeLP0vgQSJ0VycsjKj1-inMN71Yw5521_p-jYkxIp2AMLE1lM-Mvi0BRQfRG1ePQg9m7jY8HTceywGnr88aFn4t8nE8DlCy5omAcGkj7tpyw-qmroT7ouRc2txyX7MSV1xltI7Pf46JGKOP0rI6J4PvL9gavRFoF5Gk-CxuP9B3H_B1mUU=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Sew your piping or rick rack right sides together on the curved edge of the cuff.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Fold over the seam allowance so the piping or rick rack sticks out. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">If you want to use trim that you sew on after then fold over and press a 1/4" along the curved edge of the western cuff.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0PBSjMGDUDfWCjLqea40NUCtHLl-0ZakvjrwW8lCVFr460AJ-ALMKoh1HhXOuVGgzhHcmtCUp1WxV9oDzlLwE9vjjqKUCssE5Un0fSS6D-aB5h4V8_GLY7QxKFbS-SLx3rb9ho3howPgJxRfHc2kkXda1gqYI2pg3q5ZGTDoImWxx6eFrSnJU-DZy=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0PBSjMGDUDfWCjLqea40NUCtHLl-0ZakvjrwW8lCVFr460AJ-ALMKoh1HhXOuVGgzhHcmtCUp1WxV9oDzlLwE9vjjqKUCssE5Un0fSS6D-aB5h4V8_GLY7QxKFbS-SLx3rb9ho3howPgJxRfHc2kkXda1gqYI2pg3q5ZGTDoImWxx6eFrSnJU-DZy=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Lay the cuff right side down on the wrong side of the sleeve</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgztxD0i4jbr3SLPCZs-YsPzzHE7Y4a-e0nGTx_YCTFROeH84XciVoHGj8qQ91_nkpciF5yJWAnGbpe1UmkXlCMFI3imOeCJVhIDvUhVk7HwhYW99hmmp2kDawgmdMTon2jP3T4X4A6B5TiDpfu4LhDxCL50L7BGsxEiu9YoOv3lJm6ytBGwBxy3qud=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgztxD0i4jbr3SLPCZs-YsPzzHE7Y4a-e0nGTx_YCTFROeH84XciVoHGj8qQ91_nkpciF5yJWAnGbpe1UmkXlCMFI3imOeCJVhIDvUhVk7HwhYW99hmmp2kDawgmdMTon2jP3T4X4A6B5TiDpfu4LhDxCL50L7BGsxEiu9YoOv3lJm6ytBGwBxy3qud=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Stitch the cuff to the sleeve along the wrist edge.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWGn4rfl7PM3jDpWM0ZBMxWV9vdyjeDiUDpZBqrVi26rb7168IZF8FrGHOtOkwgCmgnx-k8wdfN9t_hvIw2Fguws4Zx7O7V9LziImUCAEATnyk6eFV6TX3PAn3ORcvDkKkfbI3Uzd1Nb8OvNikd0qeST98Xu_cVfl6eXesqI7JHq_n_dROB-PWTbIR=s4030" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2710" data-original-width="4030" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWGn4rfl7PM3jDpWM0ZBMxWV9vdyjeDiUDpZBqrVi26rb7168IZF8FrGHOtOkwgCmgnx-k8wdfN9t_hvIw2Fguws4Zx7O7V9LziImUCAEATnyk6eFV6TX3PAn3ORcvDkKkfbI3Uzd1Nb8OvNikd0qeST98Xu_cVfl6eXesqI7JHq_n_dROB-PWTbIR=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Turn it to the right side. Press along the wrist seam .</span></div><br /><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhetbDV9MMgcCIPXrqW8y4hic62l1Wsmw8J4VUxGkZCQKZYwd_fNm2EaE_6aBIPVMPkc2i_tv-FTqIID4ePXP4dKJsXxqjG3esi5RtSsLXY7VXA7f1xLZgTI_YHswWVNHsZ8P0Wa73rtxNZLQrvtPEpxbF1zmiYcLU09NfEfh0ptFjoHny6Dm78OMb1=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhetbDV9MMgcCIPXrqW8y4hic62l1Wsmw8J4VUxGkZCQKZYwd_fNm2EaE_6aBIPVMPkc2i_tv-FTqIID4ePXP4dKJsXxqjG3esi5RtSsLXY7VXA7f1xLZgTI_YHswWVNHsZ8P0Wa73rtxNZLQrvtPEpxbF1zmiYcLU09NfEfh0ptFjoHny6Dm78OMb1=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Pin the cuff in place and top stitch close to the piping to secure the cuff.</span></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgV0qacHhh8nvNfBANOxSoXqEFzpdNDCjMA-OhgKqmgdLwqz2nKmVw4AKm61WqCrKlQLPhTW6oX3gfCiMfx5xPPOrbiBJAVthdD9dIkkq4_gO3GhwNj6tCiRYBFHS9c0BEpSAOK9uNCbJ_Jgd-nes2tcJHM4gCMoEV5jE-WBjcqMGaXi2m9s_wgFZk=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgV0qacHhh8nvNfBANOxSoXqEFzpdNDCjMA-OhgKqmgdLwqz2nKmVw4AKm61WqCrKlQLPhTW6oX3gfCiMfx5xPPOrbiBJAVthdD9dIkkq4_gO3GhwNj6tCiRYBFHS9c0BEpSAOK9uNCbJ_Jgd-nes2tcJHM4gCMoEV5jE-WBjcqMGaXi2m9s_wgFZk=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Top stitch close to the wrist edge.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><br /><div>Finish the shirt according to the rest of the instructions for 1837.</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking for more patterns and tutorials? You can get instant access with the link below.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xxsgoqwm8w3wkid/AADk_HozMSEUEEcQDauWYjJ5a?dl=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="153" data-original-width="494" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJLxtbroNZwNpNss-donxCHuxX-vqOJUSfi6eyyn4SltKHYWRCWfjg0JxojoEBwf47BKzHPV1CLnIxePJGc-hpAXd8e6XoB0JNMCJK72gCiVBGu2EsEX5asARxmbp1SMRWBIEX-uaI3Y8UvEwBbUwDTvzz06OYgjGpTCJNscRR5ZEAN26J-yIgp1f/s320/yes%20please.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Val</div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p></div></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-55254796052046649212022-02-08T06:20:00.002+10:002022-06-08T09:32:44.370+10:001837 doll clothes pattern hack - Front and back yokes and a button band<p>I have always wanted to make a shirt with a contrasting button band.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9DT458_1vIK_baN1y7Ub3kKdNDvBXflCDyp9Pz2Sg-kejqWURGq4_Dy7KvZ1MC-59DqFg7qIVV8d16fpifJ114S5ngIrTSeXFzbpe9GChQddQMNR0k0HjZRkPVmmJWxNYsRzY6D46L505ZOw5VuKNw2wkVkkVfAdKEKwR8BZnHfswWgSTpf_B3r8U=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valspierssews 18" doll button down shirt" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9DT458_1vIK_baN1y7Ub3kKdNDvBXflCDyp9Pz2Sg-kejqWURGq4_Dy7KvZ1MC-59DqFg7qIVV8d16fpifJ114S5ngIrTSeXFzbpe9GChQddQMNR0k0HjZRkPVmmJWxNYsRzY6D46L505ZOw5VuKNw2wkVkkVfAdKEKwR8BZnHfswWgSTpf_B3r8U=w240-h320" title="Valspierssews" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5rCihUPcUSD-droZuuoe8v5IkoMA8Ned4pnoY27-t3XDxmsMkSDU7FOwXiLzPmRH5eiVeC1sgx0q1Ip-wo0ecNF2wyZ5XxMU7KnO1GRd2RIJJzWTavdWMro9iQ-ywlmF71-SHnJgBrjDokh-hvQPVEAUP7bGkuZWQedw9U4RDwDqp_rWqdHas16vw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5rCihUPcUSD-droZuuoe8v5IkoMA8Ned4pnoY27-t3XDxmsMkSDU7FOwXiLzPmRH5eiVeC1sgx0q1Ip-wo0ecNF2wyZ5XxMU7KnO1GRd2RIJJzWTavdWMro9iQ-ywlmF71-SHnJgBrjDokh-hvQPVEAUP7bGkuZWQedw9U4RDwDqp_rWqdHas16vw=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I haven't bothered up until now because I thought it seemed a bit tricky to get it just right.</p><p>I was right. My first go had it completely in the wrong place and folding in the wrong place.</p><p>I didn't see this until I tried to sew it.</p><p>I struggle with 'seeing' things in 3D and even when I'm sure I have it right it turns out wrong!</p><p>The second half of the video shows how I created the new pattern pieces for this hack from the original pattern pieces. If you watch it in You Tube please hit the like button and subscribe. There will be lots more Pattern Hack videos.</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIgJHpmohJ8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><br /></p><p>I needed the centre of the button band to be the centre front of the shirt and this tricked me up a bit. I had to place and fold and try it out a few times to get everything in the right place.</p><p>This is all I had to do.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cut the front shirt along the centre front line.</li><li>The new seam line for the front is 1/4" from the cut line</li><li>Add 1/2" to the band edge furthest from the shirt front. Zag the top edge up to match the zig next to it.</li><li>Your new seam line is 1/4" from the cut edge.</li><li>To make the front yoke draw a horizontal line halfway down the armhole. </li><li>Cut it and add 1/4" seam allowance to each cut edge.</li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjjpBcmnTMTLHe64HRNkK9sgZpNx3rQ1ezoVL8_c-0zGKpWEN3eP9wmXif1zWWTCNrDAYAJC3_kBptZz9Ehc0_l1g7s22VQ0blpUs9AGz-WRuPjWj-hieRFOCRH32WRLLPS9TiIjk2mpVkN9tT9H15lnYgeRAjgAJk-oo2alN794xyHrEqlgGz1J1U=s4999" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4999" data-original-width="3980" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjjpBcmnTMTLHe64HRNkK9sgZpNx3rQ1ezoVL8_c-0zGKpWEN3eP9wmXif1zWWTCNrDAYAJC3_kBptZz9Ehc0_l1g7s22VQ0blpUs9AGz-WRuPjWj-hieRFOCRH32WRLLPS9TiIjk2mpVkN9tT9H15lnYgeRAjgAJk-oo2alN794xyHrEqlgGz1J1U=w510-h640" width="510" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>It's really easy to sew up once the pattern pieces are right. Just one seam, two folds and a topstitching row.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNOwF9iox_a4J7J2hl130E0YY-BRN4Kjsqy8HLfxENhFHuL5sZ6Yy0fqwuTyxFa7e0jKsd4ON0F5IvygudNoWl4wIiFCdsLOOJ-dOxoYeaQDetGqO-nh-C5IgTLob1LejmOl7KEE9xavMsZ_9zcIbEng-hxMXeB7K1rrkd-BAFj1sPoZGWN-Ohrt5z=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNOwF9iox_a4J7J2hl130E0YY-BRN4Kjsqy8HLfxENhFHuL5sZ6Yy0fqwuTyxFa7e0jKsd4ON0F5IvygudNoWl4wIiFCdsLOOJ-dOxoYeaQDetGqO-nh-C5IgTLob1LejmOl7KEE9xavMsZ_9zcIbEng-hxMXeB7K1rrkd-BAFj1sPoZGWN-Ohrt5z=w200-h150" width="200" /></a></div><p>I've decided to name the Hack Packs with numbers because I know I will do more than one pack for some of the patterns. But inside the pack I am including 3 hacks. So what will I label them as?</p><p>I am going with Pack 1 Hack A , Pack 1 Hack B and Pack 1 Hack C</p><p>On the pattern pieces I need the name of the original pattern as well. There is only so much room on a doll clothes pattern piece so I can't just keep adding to the name non stop. I now have 3 lines of title.</p><div style="text-align: left;">1837 Everyday Shirt<br />Lower back<br />Pack 1 Hack B</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj73K8j8die054GZoWHVBIgMszK9jTWcF_uJvgAzo2_mlx8k29mScP0OVbiomLij8RZhRVaFNDwA5LLew8xpjzIs6XB7HCoc9euPrEq6c-VfinJkzskNPmTnnmDUkpwAWyjcKhEgNPQOo9JzUTkj3JOHVt0cbaXuv2g67hOFIzxPHMpmkWKfV0RDCqw=s1548" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="1414" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj73K8j8die054GZoWHVBIgMszK9jTWcF_uJvgAzo2_mlx8k29mScP0OVbiomLij8RZhRVaFNDwA5LLew8xpjzIs6XB7HCoc9euPrEq6c-VfinJkzskNPmTnnmDUkpwAWyjcKhEgNPQOo9JzUTkj3JOHVt0cbaXuv2g67hOFIzxPHMpmkWKfV0RDCqw=s320" width="292" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">It seems trivial as I am writing about it but if you drop a pattern piece under the table and you find it again 3 days later you have to know where it goes.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/2022/01/dolls-clothes-pattern-hack-1837.html" target="_blank">If you missed Hack A you can see it here.</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">So let's get to the tutorial part for 1837 Everyday shirt Pack 1 Hack B</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Cutting it out</h4><p style="text-align: left;">I rarely have a piece of fabric that is uncut. I had just enough of this cute pink checked spot to make a shirt. Putting pattern pieces on the bias tends to take up a bit more space too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjN76IRcna9GU8mQjT_eCb-uh81-ZfrjqdaESGE3ltJqzXm6POCFpTZalL4PwOUHp2AUZxqlnp3CyXHIyjMYS_e4bDhZ_LvAMXvzR15hlOrP69B-yFQdkI3qP5-3UsfHUmwt6h42_pTJyReBjscYpijQYjyBLzfeYH5njwciPLt6t1mArbbWvbj8znt=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjN76IRcna9GU8mQjT_eCb-uh81-ZfrjqdaESGE3ltJqzXm6POCFpTZalL4PwOUHp2AUZxqlnp3CyXHIyjMYS_e4bDhZ_LvAMXvzR15hlOrP69B-yFQdkI3qP5-3UsfHUmwt6h42_pTJyReBjscYpijQYjyBLzfeYH5njwciPLt6t1mArbbWvbj8znt=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">I cut out these pieces then refolded the fabric to get the sleeves, cuffs and another 2 front yokes in.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I couldn't fit the collar so making the collar from a contrast fabric made this shirt possible. Adding contrast features is a good way to use up pieces of fabric that are too small for a whole garment.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Marking important points with pins</h4><div>From early on in my doll dressmaking journey I have been marking notches or dots with a pin in the fabric. I don't even use those pattern marking conventions anymore on my pattern pieces. Since I always say put a pin in to mark things I might start putting a drawing of a pin on the pattern piece to show where the marker pin goes. </div><div><br /></div><div>It is certainly overkill to sew tailor's tacks on doll clothes garment pieces.</div><div><br /></div><div>If a dot has to be marked I put a dot on the pattern piece then I fold it in half and cut it to make a hole. I then lay it on the fabric and use a pencil to mark a dot through the hole.</div><div><br /></div><div>For the lower back of this hack you need to mark where the two back pleats go. If you are making the pattern pieces for yourself you need to use the lower back piece you made for Hack A and mark each pleat fold halfway from the centre back to the armhole edge. Mark one then transfer the mark to the other side with another pin.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYqqQLWZLpHlKKL6AwWXdMTBZ9urTgSV2KkhvMX3nLACMyW0vUO2uSM4eWYR2HLvNDAkIAzVSwZLKVLdQHqdBYXxhcF3Jzmwtg_IdTS1K7bzaxWQcDpFhnuUhLqsTnrRCepbU8IJWGEnQ8DW9WvxtY6JCOVDLMRU06ubIBIbp1XMulxq0C0luFxiY3=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYqqQLWZLpHlKKL6AwWXdMTBZ9urTgSV2KkhvMX3nLACMyW0vUO2uSM4eWYR2HLvNDAkIAzVSwZLKVLdQHqdBYXxhcF3Jzmwtg_IdTS1K7bzaxWQcDpFhnuUhLqsTnrRCepbU8IJWGEnQ8DW9WvxtY6JCOVDLMRU06ubIBIbp1XMulxq0C0luFxiY3=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-3zKlZhbfsnydLwIt5b2Z2HiVKGhPpiFts7eAqWQeOibJ7O7zDWVb1dYTmPAW5C0DmlCK0bGI3iFn5ASUjid8AO7D_WkvK4y1XkpCsLGj_SgedxCBhZ4S1R6WcLLBgvLsT14T7MEmJjnWExyi1KRvP2fuyZHDpKJH-IExzNpmVWY_eTET0FZckCNZ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-3zKlZhbfsnydLwIt5b2Z2HiVKGhPpiFts7eAqWQeOibJ7O7zDWVb1dYTmPAW5C0DmlCK0bGI3iFn5ASUjid8AO7D_WkvK4y1XkpCsLGj_SgedxCBhZ4S1R6WcLLBgvLsT14T7MEmJjnWExyi1KRvP2fuyZHDpKJH-IExzNpmVWY_eTET0FZckCNZ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The other pieces you have to mark just for safety are the button bands. It is fairly obvious with end has the curves and will be at the neck but it is a good idea to put a pin on the right side of each button band at the neck edge. I haven't got a picture of me doing that but you can see that making sure you have right side down and the curved bit at the top could be tricky.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrstRBGI2ED5my4Pu9oJCeyi9sTmIeTebqIPBQRXPuReNICiIMihIcgkLFlHwONfCzG6mcMmzM4TZAH1QWMTuCpkj45lKousDGysZYFmqdHuCKO6S3PTKjjaUixt5OdsbcbI12BB_gdT_KNZRBIJfvSGJMOncgqb_igLokJa2IDvd6kyZ7WWYF7XXn=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrstRBGI2ED5my4Pu9oJCeyi9sTmIeTebqIPBQRXPuReNICiIMihIcgkLFlHwONfCzG6mcMmzM4TZAH1QWMTuCpkj45lKousDGysZYFmqdHuCKO6S3PTKjjaUixt5OdsbcbI12BB_gdT_KNZRBIJfvSGJMOncgqb_igLokJa2IDvd6kyZ7WWYF7XXn=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Back Pleats</h3></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwrJuJ8NtSNVZE1APCXKEVp3ZpGIVj4mpW_ZY3Y8I1taJjIW_SWfBGF8FQa2nchmcC4T7IwABochpTjJx2fDw-ydbdDTallKj01SffPJvF-7AEv0J_uUVijYWZBowBLYO8e-GV-zM9vI0rcomLJxYwnzhlv9EQcbNfg3DK5o0qhnkDGc3JO9npe6dW=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwrJuJ8NtSNVZE1APCXKEVp3ZpGIVj4mpW_ZY3Y8I1taJjIW_SWfBGF8FQa2nchmcC4T7IwABochpTjJx2fDw-ydbdDTallKj01SffPJvF-7AEv0J_uUVijYWZBowBLYO8e-GV-zM9vI0rcomLJxYwnzhlv9EQcbNfg3DK5o0qhnkDGc3JO9npe6dW=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Because this pleat is going to be a faux flat felled seam you need to fold it wrong sides together.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Pin it in place and stitch 3/8" from the fold.</div></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBHMuk4kcJnPNYvmBXg3x07rFPB1I7YmPl84UQ0YUa7wPOIBdPtGa_ZOF15-U-3OgeJsc5CnBoA6tdqM-PgngTrL-Xgre30Zl8IldoAO1MFkZ2Ryo3X1PXL2wUwt0F2KRj8RS6UwZmBH7pxjAS-2GC4KVGay2QOXNG9LXCZielKGGY_rFz7PS7MmJd=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBHMuk4kcJnPNYvmBXg3x07rFPB1I7YmPl84UQ0YUa7wPOIBdPtGa_ZOF15-U-3OgeJsc5CnBoA6tdqM-PgngTrL-Xgre30Zl8IldoAO1MFkZ2Ryo3X1PXL2wUwt0F2KRj8RS6UwZmBH7pxjAS-2GC4KVGay2QOXNG9LXCZielKGGY_rFz7PS7MmJd=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I pressed my pleats towards the armhole but I think I will do it towards the centre next time.</span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtLD61QEdkYjQKGeT88kGdyI4kAtlsBD2UemWVZ1W4uPGdDS7Tf-Weij2h22Qps6gc_JrMcGtUfiFD_vpUmVQ10qh9z5zgG1u42YA4mivF8-5DLMFiAhsGwtStPgD9MvhhEcOAVCjWYmjPE6fBYp0aWT_7hcW5NSF8o-l3t9T9hBqh_7tzQOn65fCT=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtLD61QEdkYjQKGeT88kGdyI4kAtlsBD2UemWVZ1W4uPGdDS7Tf-Weij2h22Qps6gc_JrMcGtUfiFD_vpUmVQ10qh9z5zgG1u42YA4mivF8-5DLMFiAhsGwtStPgD9MvhhEcOAVCjWYmjPE6fBYp0aWT_7hcW5NSF8o-l3t9T9hBqh_7tzQOn65fCT=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Stitch it down close to the fold to secure it. Do both pleats.</span></div><br /><div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Back Yoke</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwAUI2ipPCJEN79wwlUIi4t7uvBdFuR4zxyMm95XUeEmX0vHZeHArynnl5WzPioYOGUuhlDEo5PJEZ680azBGVyf8SDc0qrRQT_i90F2hO_Yx30LJeBiPj4gZlUB6iqXds1Ols2u1i7glu3RxXHBhykKLfpkYbPODeP7Ty9voqmj5WLxbSRL3oOc-X=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwAUI2ipPCJEN79wwlUIi4t7uvBdFuR4zxyMm95XUeEmX0vHZeHArynnl5WzPioYOGUuhlDEo5PJEZ680azBGVyf8SDc0qrRQT_i90F2hO_Yx30LJeBiPj4gZlUB6iqXds1Ols2u1i7glu3RxXHBhykKLfpkYbPODeP7Ty9voqmj5WLxbSRL3oOc-X=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Lay one yoke piece right side down on the right side of the back. Pin and stitch it in place.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Lay the other yoke right side down on the wrong side of the back and stitch through all 3 layers.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Press each yoke up over the seam allowance.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Top stitch close to the seam along the yoke.</span></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Front Yoke </h3></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvXpjVYls6LOozsxL8k6i_-1iPLb_iIZ0wAnd5duZzrqblAwsrycnBOJeHd26MrzV8_M9-6yqq6H9dCgLjZqpQQnIQz44Io9oosEWeH3snv5ok5tU8VdcGM8Zs-38_FSMILEIfpiAiLYDscfMC8VhswDNfeQp0PZjje_V8Zi14fhyVIOsAoHGiHb8J=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvXpjVYls6LOozsxL8k6i_-1iPLb_iIZ0wAnd5duZzrqblAwsrycnBOJeHd26MrzV8_M9-6yqq6H9dCgLjZqpQQnIQz44Io9oosEWeH3snv5ok5tU8VdcGM8Zs-38_FSMILEIfpiAiLYDscfMC8VhswDNfeQp0PZjje_V8Zi14fhyVIOsAoHGiHb8J=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Lay a front yoke piece on a lower front so the straight edges of each piece line up and the armhole edges are both on the same side. </span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">All the yoke pieces have to go right side down. </span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Pin and stitch.</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2CTwxi_G9pEajjggXlrk9hZhaEjLLuPcBZF80ej0oG6gAvR6KeU1Sl8Dc7VL5GDMcKtXnD8japDTWWK0U_meFvEtLCg_CHPVzceJQp7r5mKdXCyi1aDrEmTtgs0VXI9Fi4S9Hepa67ttVJ1IoU3B343oJfQS3bURsmSmhqE1KizYRccYOU4939fn4=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2CTwxi_G9pEajjggXlrk9hZhaEjLLuPcBZF80ej0oG6gAvR6KeU1Sl8Dc7VL5GDMcKtXnD8japDTWWK0U_meFvEtLCg_CHPVzceJQp7r5mKdXCyi1aDrEmTtgs0VXI9Fi4S9Hepa67ttVJ1IoU3B343oJfQS3bURsmSmhqE1KizYRccYOU4939fn4=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGIzmIos_d23fFpzYYWUZhRPqSP7pu-FgMl7C7dr6NQ1pKtA_bVoqgKvZh4SgM2Ey4OdQtPCIQLvPxn7QWAUjAWtafjocHbtVYE3ukurAR97my1oHz0S3FmKGfQw13nUuERxwvQ9oMpnqPY2sQqlMKIbRpfoAR6UFbb9IdFeOhKz_eIkOnGk5kZywf=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGIzmIos_d23fFpzYYWUZhRPqSP7pu-FgMl7C7dr6NQ1pKtA_bVoqgKvZh4SgM2Ey4OdQtPCIQLvPxn7QWAUjAWtafjocHbtVYE3ukurAR97my1oHz0S3FmKGfQw13nUuERxwvQ9oMpnqPY2sQqlMKIbRpfoAR6UFbb9IdFeOhKz_eIkOnGk5kZywf=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Lay the other yoke piece right side down on the inside again making sure your straight edges and your armhole edges are in the right place. </span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Pin and stitch through all layers.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiG79ogKAGSyL09a8D7bjfwEFGEOKpt6oxXxsZ-FiqBOovhdQzml0cZeDjDJRSDqSJkQCRwZJDB81JNruW1yYp_j3XtSxsG2vaYBNh99kpXJOQr1cTohydRQOMvrHWZ9GCIjRmpdROh2ZLpmigVK6YlLFZtWmsB3S5ICGTxKyt158lY-Ng2E-If0OXa=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiG79ogKAGSyL09a8D7bjfwEFGEOKpt6oxXxsZ-FiqBOovhdQzml0cZeDjDJRSDqSJkQCRwZJDB81JNruW1yYp_j3XtSxsG2vaYBNh99kpXJOQr1cTohydRQOMvrHWZ9GCIjRmpdROh2ZLpmigVK6YlLFZtWmsB3S5ICGTxKyt158lY-Ng2E-If0OXa=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjm8MVD97Zlq0xHArhV9zS1FW3Lcvefx_cs5rZlDwe7IBI341u636ZEziILzuZQ_0CI_RVcrTcQ86bVJxdSMW9Dwno2OWFgS7UCjUJbzzZMkOOh8z8lp621FCdF1byT5OlfQHT5yTxE1h7WlepfibdwCg-EnupMA868z1MOPSKO7scfX-_Ow_e8jBm=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjm8MVD97Zlq0xHArhV9zS1FW3Lcvefx_cs5rZlDwe7IBI341u636ZEziILzuZQ_0CI_RVcrTcQ86bVJxdSMW9Dwno2OWFgS7UCjUJbzzZMkOOh8z8lp621FCdF1byT5OlfQHT5yTxE1h7WlepfibdwCg-EnupMA868z1MOPSKO7scfX-_Ow_e8jBm=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Press one yoke up then the other one making sure the 2 yoke pieces sit perfectly on top of each other. </span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Top stitch close to the seam along the yoke.</span></div><br /><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Button Bands</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjKkgXuzLWx0QjJT9MYy_NGpEkNn5qDmCJfZY_VigiMxZP7sf7ltdLvpEREpPk6ggbXkNBMbLFx-I9wpAg4HteAZ1jJqErxTZY9S7oDXdGLiariPxhwAxYu3Fyz6BZtg_SmJpF3OPuAtgjvZDnBTfRp-DdZa6RFNcHLWay2UPL56NQiyp3-z89pZeA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjKkgXuzLWx0QjJT9MYy_NGpEkNn5qDmCJfZY_VigiMxZP7sf7ltdLvpEREpPk6ggbXkNBMbLFx-I9wpAg4HteAZ1jJqErxTZY9S7oDXdGLiariPxhwAxYu3Fyz6BZtg_SmJpF3OPuAtgjvZDnBTfRp-DdZa6RFNcHLWay2UPL56NQiyp3-z89pZeA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Lay a button band right side down on the wrong side of a front so that the curved edge of the band is at the neck edge of the front. </span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Pin it and stitch it in place.</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgU-Radh3nr-urKBfoWs-9f4s6Y9Izq_fVITjOAFA1u-p6VFFuinwSoHfigSEl9Rniuq5Y2bzkcVmhgdYn7cXEUCuIwYF-IpR6ij2JQP1f1Pb2jsUOjuJ9c8Clz62fXNxJrMxv2yDEKF-dPl6VncLmYwVKDWIMjlUsy12HmB9HpyADuEJFsHVZbmnz=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgU-Radh3nr-urKBfoWs-9f4s6Y9Izq_fVITjOAFA1u-p6VFFuinwSoHfigSEl9Rniuq5Y2bzkcVmhgdYn7cXEUCuIwYF-IpR6ij2JQP1f1Pb2jsUOjuJ9c8Clz62fXNxJrMxv2yDEKF-dPl6VncLmYwVKDWIMjlUsy12HmB9HpyADuEJFsHVZbmnz=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Press the seam allowance and the band away from the shirt.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Trim off a tiny bit of the front where the yoke seam is quite thick.</span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimIcU0yuc4d4ROjp-SdU8N-v8m2Ro10zYZMumQq98Hfb_RVVaKLSqHiMf2-TWvpI8YK3-olJZJGGD66GF3FTs9YS38sMxefbgDcDefkut13BstODUc1GA_Zwi77BExHqYNeyZmIpSpWbalXnjrCOP_rBLyI9UYgGQWMII9tjifroCNwI1v54A9fyI8=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimIcU0yuc4d4ROjp-SdU8N-v8m2Ro10zYZMumQq98Hfb_RVVaKLSqHiMf2-TWvpI8YK3-olJZJGGD66GF3FTs9YS38sMxefbgDcDefkut13BstODUc1GA_Zwi77BExHqYNeyZmIpSpWbalXnjrCOP_rBLyI9UYgGQWMII9tjifroCNwI1v54A9fyI8=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Use the first dip in the neck edge of the button band to make the first fold in the band.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">It should measure about 1/2".</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Press.</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIh5VeDpN68bhGccYy5C9M0VjdvRInHJ9n0yvLYXJiuP80wRjGTMm0Av1AhDLBPPZ9Nf1e1-9bzG_Qh2ntzYjtx1GIgMm_DP9fIWk8ui92dQ5wv11zhiuENjJFYhfEScjCCHDmDxB3cG_ZBtV9Z0mEQ4QLAPGFc6jF_5X7eAPZ6NVBaVHnIvZLNh7d=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Fold the band again using the first fold as a guide.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Press.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Pin the band to the front so the fold just covers the stitching line.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Stitch it down close to the fold.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJODMnOIJWrlnrK0KKdFcFUFKGmEWjR9Wy6T_WNv_56aEFnu6Gk6r2ztqJYE9KvTh6B_pKQpTzoJOxfIibzOeaLpgs-67Jx2j0NhUfMRygQuuDOUG3vj6il36nA3QLWkJBp4VfsKWbh5wq1yYNgB-34cdG_DBSlVpZO4jKvA7G2f66y9gzE0tq7PQ9=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJODMnOIJWrlnrK0KKdFcFUFKGmEWjR9Wy6T_WNv_56aEFnu6Gk6r2ztqJYE9KvTh6B_pKQpTzoJOxfIibzOeaLpgs-67Jx2j0NhUfMRygQuuDOUG3vj6il36nA3QLWkJBp4VfsKWbh5wq1yYNgB-34cdG_DBSlVpZO4jKvA7G2f66y9gzE0tq7PQ9=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Complete the other button band the same way.</span></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Shoulder Seams</h3></div><div>It is a snap to hide the shoulder seams.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjsRn9yGS4yarDF4rIZKjrJBfPJfs807Q4PMf6cWTd8L3L-8gherdkV0P3phCXPsdhmX-QsYjzNL22und6wS_3SL0Mcaci7tBwX1WiqoXli8i-h3kNpBX4aNOq-3WNS2TKUeViM8rZ4vwddeGenPKZPd0x65DqvRsJ79u5UB6RUIbhQSkH74wPqHJQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjsRn9yGS4yarDF4rIZKjrJBfPJfs807Q4PMf6cWTd8L3L-8gherdkV0P3phCXPsdhmX-QsYjzNL22und6wS_3SL0Mcaci7tBwX1WiqoXli8i-h3kNpBX4aNOq-3WNS2TKUeViM8rZ4vwddeGenPKZPd0x65DqvRsJ79u5UB6RUIbhQSkH74wPqHJQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAJ-_aGsg35i8_hImyvHRxl8Ps_Q3tZ9m1JgTHmotrpKQi-hhjWqN9zTndrWRVGyxQjwDBRD5h8yvNcfaJsg17SgQG6EdI-8orj1nC03FEeRTDOLC47_jlHdCwJvDN3JaILnpP96D6HtVJFVxzJ2L86jR5iWYXtLVrC9Gu_1vQhxdy7RFky8wU8HVy=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAJ-_aGsg35i8_hImyvHRxl8Ps_Q3tZ9m1JgTHmotrpKQi-hhjWqN9zTndrWRVGyxQjwDBRD5h8yvNcfaJsg17SgQG6EdI-8orj1nC03FEeRTDOLC47_jlHdCwJvDN3JaILnpP96D6HtVJFVxzJ2L86jR5iWYXtLVrC9Gu_1vQhxdy7RFky8wU8HVy=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Press under 1/4" on the shoulder edge of the main front yoke piece.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Place a front and the back shirt wrong sides together at the shoulder edge and pin together the lining yokes only. The lining yokes will be right sides together.</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAAeKH4o7UN9Fdrr-Z_jbcaFjUrKs4SvjsSShnJanWeti7L8JRQW-AYJ8EsK65hM-W5PeQzeVOSzCyufeLmpVjTObsUMJF-jU5O9crhDQv6MOyhuxYEJmVbpUqlJ1mnlZLANPSRWpROyeis3wWaK6TESGGzbNytca_ih9woh9qvtEFeLQAqXZrDkiR=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAAeKH4o7UN9Fdrr-Z_jbcaFjUrKs4SvjsSShnJanWeti7L8JRQW-AYJ8EsK65hM-W5PeQzeVOSzCyufeLmpVjTObsUMJF-jU5O9crhDQv6MOyhuxYEJmVbpUqlJ1mnlZLANPSRWpROyeis3wWaK6TESGGzbNytca_ih9woh9qvtEFeLQAqXZrDkiR=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Stitch the seam and press it open.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6J6Z6cePpCkejIdo_IIUrOHTbDAPkjl499s_0aA811A-SmFjnVM5CYiNch4HSmbGGsJ4FH5SVZM9l59OMNGzsZwD8jOJB10y0Ri3PDwK4_JM4W73c4u6_6otTf7tnBIzZO7dneDEsOG5N9Ey3oGJkzNya2g-dE1LI5_csCuJXhjZXjZ155Px16Rat=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6J6Z6cePpCkejIdo_IIUrOHTbDAPkjl499s_0aA811A-SmFjnVM5CYiNch4HSmbGGsJ4FH5SVZM9l59OMNGzsZwD8jOJB10y0Ri3PDwK4_JM4W73c4u6_6otTf7tnBIzZO7dneDEsOG5N9Ey3oGJkzNya2g-dE1LI5_csCuJXhjZXjZ155Px16Rat=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilvJmaOAdPgjrUoi3e08hDpO9EKufQHAruEXIpDUotfUt_DvhzLysMG_KGNKEmLTVn2Yhl7lBxrF7k5tTXEm-LtoNnaCjSx9DdPQpZItXiDIWKShUDbZI67VtLSVkYMLb9PNEXvH5nrnbXO6ZY6OCxg5ecWEvTOJ58yp6eEoEJNCzhuNzIb6vjqkpb=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilvJmaOAdPgjrUoi3e08hDpO9EKufQHAruEXIpDUotfUt_DvhzLysMG_KGNKEmLTVn2Yhl7lBxrF7k5tTXEm-LtoNnaCjSx9DdPQpZItXiDIWKShUDbZI67VtLSVkYMLb9PNEXvH5nrnbXO6ZY6OCxg5ecWEvTOJ58yp6eEoEJNCzhuNzIb6vjqkpb=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Lay the main front yoke over the seam with the 1/4" fold tucked under.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Pin it.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Tops stitch across the shoulder close to the folded edge of the main front yoke.</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-nUE4R2mhAw8ZTj2rSiyL7hbfKdDF7x9-fvnI1ZE2pZlYFiGR0jbnWFdsibfKWppFzKu0xy0FpXNO-UXuhcgg_imNB5vraaU2n7wziN6t3KUyMpRK9usxIdpt-q2TJqL8LaAQx_omB-Q7ZZon2DhpF8lYaJRxghcbC7sTwDwquE0qa56yioxr1Tom=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-nUE4R2mhAw8ZTj2rSiyL7hbfKdDF7x9-fvnI1ZE2pZlYFiGR0jbnWFdsibfKWppFzKu0xy0FpXNO-UXuhcgg_imNB5vraaU2n7wziN6t3KUyMpRK9usxIdpt-q2TJqL8LaAQx_omB-Q7ZZon2DhpF8lYaJRxghcbC7sTwDwquE0qa56yioxr1Tom=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Do both shoulders.</span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgE9cLgGPeb-rr8jFrOHhLbJgGOcAXA6_DQT4GNXkD-QlJHO6Q7ptPUkdaemvjXc41wMLwC9WszTHOO7lRM7-rlSymrx6LTCaq5aEOMqncZ1lMkQYrO_uCwABUhXOGTzv0LzIbiuIXaeFdgqF42drG4XfVjFLAnRdDvFGgiaQ-Md1wwnk3ztLaUwk4=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgE9cLgGPeb-rr8jFrOHhLbJgGOcAXA6_DQT4GNXkD-QlJHO6Q7ptPUkdaemvjXc41wMLwC9WszTHOO7lRM7-rlSymrx6LTCaq5aEOMqncZ1lMkQYrO_uCwABUhXOGTzv0LzIbiuIXaeFdgqF42drG4XfVjFLAnRdDvFGgiaQ-Md1wwnk3ztLaUwk4=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Finish off with the collar, then the sleeves, then the hem.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgku4jB3iK6P4iQjHyacjTTPrqlLHV69d6RL1CBSadYBww_tOyHjJBzx8EDj4VKc5MuVJDEyRSYRWLFLRiL_6M2bPrfv6rmZ5mmeWKAXGr4n4xCnl1g1ej2uUCYWvarnlqw8_0ydv-JMQxANG9HLy5dxkytnT1vG2Txxmf98GR0vS7HrA2HJJw8HHra=s1395" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1395" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgku4jB3iK6P4iQjHyacjTTPrqlLHV69d6RL1CBSadYBww_tOyHjJBzx8EDj4VKc5MuVJDEyRSYRWLFLRiL_6M2bPrfv6rmZ5mmeWKAXGr4n4xCnl1g1ej2uUCYWvarnlqw8_0ydv-JMQxANG9HLy5dxkytnT1vG2Txxmf98GR0vS7HrA2HJJw8HHra=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">You can use sleeves from other designs. The short gathered sleeve with a cuff band from 1804 would look good on this shirt.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUjBndJXqHBCFc8e8vDURcrQYIu961eHysqnVmTXfAUCptGuluDZAl_XzDlcKTYI2EEjYdB6ycPwY4NkTbEKJWLVXhsUahG1SR7XFGcjpBT3nxXjNZ9JVbGCLhGYlE6NjLSlO1OOeU1y1ApuUJFDc4avUgf7xsfqZGEB9NrJiSGvFZ8qipauogpUxx=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUjBndJXqHBCFc8e8vDURcrQYIu961eHysqnVmTXfAUCptGuluDZAl_XzDlcKTYI2EEjYdB6ycPwY4NkTbEKJWLVXhsUahG1SR7XFGcjpBT3nxXjNZ9JVbGCLhGYlE6NjLSlO1OOeU1y1ApuUJFDc4avUgf7xsfqZGEB9NrJiSGvFZ8qipauogpUxx=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">It is best to use sleeves that have a bit of gather in the sleeve head. This means you won't have to worry about the sleeve fitting this armhole and you can use a favourite sleeve from any design not just mine.</div><div><br /></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDNKjdGviR5Hw-itr6x8-iSQIzquCEq6mRK0h2_z9F4FF_3bONGXXRGFJBJR-Ec4wF264Vc0PQFmoD-PqHmQCOZ0c9GyuOPzXIJ_sl0o15fFX-Nab2o20dU5PjO4ugO1iejigt1hOgjCaSH6o5fpFoCL9RIKY6yQGxpWpLmqRwBHEd-1s4M1lu72L-=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDNKjdGviR5Hw-itr6x8-iSQIzquCEq6mRK0h2_z9F4FF_3bONGXXRGFJBJR-Ec4wF264Vc0PQFmoD-PqHmQCOZ0c9GyuOPzXIJ_sl0o15fFX-Nab2o20dU5PjO4ugO1iejigt1hOgjCaSH6o5fpFoCL9RIKY6yQGxpWpLmqRwBHEd-1s4M1lu72L-=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">As with the other shirts I have been making I just put velcro patches down the front and didn't add any buttons.</span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>If you need a shirt pattern to get started with your fun hacks journey you can't go past my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/665611583/1837-everyday-shirt-pattern-by?click_key=c260d4838c02f678b052aaebade69f7d7b053d32%3A665611583&click_sum=5860e527&ref=shop_home_active_22&crt=1" target="_blank">1837 Everyday Shirt pattern. </a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/665611583/1837-everyday-shirt-pattern-by?click_key=c260d4838c02f678b052aaebade69f7d7b053d32%3A665611583&click_sum=5860e527&ref=shop_home_active_22&crt=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="2764" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQd7nQUrnZutsaa3KGNFRQyXq_-T0CztwcXjSAADQCn9I5d5Pwr9x8fDiwil5dLkACJ4FxL_RtYKDsD50J2XmqxyLBVXc6Shyqnuf_hTAdXsgsuf3ijGtvvF6OcJPt0E7e7hiB5suV8--ZIkP_eluG9fXgfWJAD7vqZwPlYjNLW0lrcK7BJxMHB8oN=w400-h189" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div>Val</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-69046434542756164182022-01-21T09:56:00.003+10:002022-01-21T09:57:44.836+10:00Top 10 most popular doll clothes patterns<p>Every now and then I have a look at what patterns are selling more than than others in my Etsy shop.</p><p>I was surprised to see how popular the 17" baby doll patterns were and thought I should see if there are any more surprises.</p><p>Here is my list from 10 to 1 for 2021</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">10</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1YEjZZ-jPdsc1FsNL8aW6u1tWxT8ImLPWosARR-I8ya2fkFK2BtbtWXsiPZdSRUYMtxU48YZZllEV-PYFRk9w6FSYZfGuLh1n1mSgEep3v7MsOpmtrwicVSg8sWOatONREP9dMVS09CCn60gglqfiWMzHrXe8TAIQS-fBTRBvjrmZm_MKdeaA6xnc=s3384" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3384" data-original-width="2402" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1YEjZZ-jPdsc1FsNL8aW6u1tWxT8ImLPWosARR-I8ya2fkFK2BtbtWXsiPZdSRUYMtxU48YZZllEV-PYFRk9w6FSYZfGuLh1n1mSgEep3v7MsOpmtrwicVSg8sWOatONREP9dMVS09CCn60gglqfiWMzHrXe8TAIQS-fBTRBvjrmZm_MKdeaA6xnc=s320" width="227" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/943315005/1852-winter-sleepwear-nightie-various?click_key=631fbfcf99fd93d3ac45c0b9cdbf97188d0cc98b%3A943315005&click_sum=9e3f5782&ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">1852 Winter Sleepwear Nightie</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">9</h3><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwsIu7nuVpGX-ZzivZS8zXapCpvJKF9TGh75OcpmHa8bddh4wMUxp67Hi-hbIBmkGoqNBzOVKrQ78afgKh2DLS7n4xzhIpqWhPlVy9hTt-KKEmqRD2VMyoNvx7iwKAE3L4GmE4SmAEjUgOWZvJUtsDPiF0L9BY8RveT9I49fORBd66aGVwme_CztXg=s3264" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwsIu7nuVpGX-ZzivZS8zXapCpvJKF9TGh75OcpmHa8bddh4wMUxp67Hi-hbIBmkGoqNBzOVKrQ78afgKh2DLS7n4xzhIpqWhPlVy9hTt-KKEmqRD2VMyoNvx7iwKAE3L4GmE4SmAEjUgOWZvJUtsDPiF0L9BY8RveT9I49fORBd66aGVwme_CztXg=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/885940205/outfit-scarf-leggings-tunic-fits-popular" target="_blank">Knit Dress, Leggings and Infinity Scarf</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There you have it. </div><div>I can see which patterns I will be doing pattern hacks for. </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The knit dress lends itself to lots of sleeve designs.</li><li>Scarves are a great accessory with lots of variations if not strictly pattern hacks.</li><li>There are a few things yet to be explored with the leggings.</li></ul><div>My favourite pattern from these 10 is the Gathered Pull-ons.</div></div><div>While looking for the image to add in this post I went down memory lane looking at all the different designs I made form this one pattern. This is one of my first patterns from around 2015.</div><div><br /></div><div>The title for each one links to that item in the shop if you want to have a better look.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div>Val</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-65355808489067048402022-01-20T16:38:00.005+10:002022-06-06T10:37:32.212+10:005 Steps to create a masterpiece Doll clothes designing with no drafting - Gingham fashion hack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCKrkTqG-tQnfr8PfNdKtEz2YxchIJdz5iGcY64RkQY0pcr5Bnjngj-9JOFoFR9xxQk_mRVFHj3WQA7Am9v-ZCaVJBdfCMkZ6D9yWB-Q3y7Oe6NVQd94zqC0hck8Lgn3THB6onGmq8LNsgoodyys8P4HueNLLuxlkvq_r4fS-06Y0ed0Hx2HWu61DZ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valspierssews doll clothes patterns" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCKrkTqG-tQnfr8PfNdKtEz2YxchIJdz5iGcY64RkQY0pcr5Bnjngj-9JOFoFR9xxQk_mRVFHj3WQA7Am9v-ZCaVJBdfCMkZ6D9yWB-Q3y7Oe6NVQd94zqC0hck8Lgn3THB6onGmq8LNsgoodyys8P4HueNLLuxlkvq_r4fS-06Y0ed0Hx2HWu61DZ=w300-h400" title="Valspierssews doll clothes patterns" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EYaYsNKEOYM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p>Are you looking for ways to save time and effort?</p><p>Do you wish you could design your own doll clothes but don't have hours and hours of drafting skills up your sleeve.</p><p>I'm always looking for more efficient ways to accomplish things. I made this pink dress from the pieces from 2 different patterns. No drafting required.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><blockquote><h4 style="text-align: left;">Step 1</h4><p>One thing I love to do is scroll through all my Pinterest fashion images and select a design that I think will look good on the doll.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Step 2</h4><p>Next I stare at the different pieces that make up the design and think about what patterns can I get those pieces from? Things like sleeves, collars, skirts, bodice shapes pockets and ruffles.</p></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote><h4 style="text-align: left;">Step 3</h4><div>Pull out the patterns and pick out the pieces I need. You can also bring up the files on your computer and print out the pages that you need.</div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote><h4 style="text-align: left;">Step 4</h4><div>Work out what's missing and hope it is just some rectangles. Things like button bands or waist band features are just rectangles. Cut them a bit wider than you think you want because it is easy to try them out and trim them down.</div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote><h4 style="text-align: left;">Step 5</h4><div>Make up your masterpiece using the instructions from the various patterns you cannibalised.</div></blockquote><div></div><div><br /></div><div>My latest masterpiece is this gingham dress with features that look great on the doll.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Step 1</b>: I looked through Pinterest and found a little girls' dress that I liked.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia8JSYzc5e5dhOQyCPdgqRj-izo6R3ezulcl_0PCg3SAr-gOZJf1dxAx8NaThQIoLCG9CBMD9IaKUhMzL7KsuW5fipC-O8mAZ36mLWXXKk-9oozuAqjhkTi_U8-VTEgHDvAcpB759r6BTM-9u7KpqT6KK4q98jZIgMb6URhqpFupKPeRvvvYX7wObJ=s2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1616" data-original-width="2092" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia8JSYzc5e5dhOQyCPdgqRj-izo6R3ezulcl_0PCg3SAr-gOZJf1dxAx8NaThQIoLCG9CBMD9IaKUhMzL7KsuW5fipC-O8mAZ36mLWXXKk-9oozuAqjhkTi_U8-VTEgHDvAcpB759r6BTM-9u7KpqT6KK4q98jZIgMb6URhqpFupKPeRvvvYX7wObJ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><b>Step 2:</b> I analysed the features that made up the design.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFB0Lr5Qa2Vb0NL7TXgbbGOdPRZOVIKewbkhQF9b5wtYy-DbKtQRwLpf06tepyWbutmrMbHOV8dugHkLP-hxOQPjoVdeWKCaXa7-6MBHHvafek2tLImre9QtpNDMlk5hHjOfhn9XL-xx6I1o0LDcDbkARgwTh7yb_RpvDK9ZQfgK2bz7FqDf-MQey8=s2388" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2388" data-original-width="1668" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFB0Lr5Qa2Vb0NL7TXgbbGOdPRZOVIKewbkhQF9b5wtYy-DbKtQRwLpf06tepyWbutmrMbHOV8dugHkLP-hxOQPjoVdeWKCaXa7-6MBHHvafek2tLImre9QtpNDMlk5hHjOfhn9XL-xx6I1o0LDcDbkARgwTh7yb_RpvDK9ZQfgK2bz7FqDf-MQey8=s320" width="224" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b>Step 3: </b>The features came from one 2 of my existing patterns. The 18" Dress and the 18" Gingham Midi Dress.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/496411044/1804-the-18-dress-combo-lined-bodice?click_key=70e2ee6877488c1650bc90fb163b88094e47f61d%3A496411044&click_sum=852d55ae&ref=shop_home_active_23&crt=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyCPXRs7pbsHm0qFm1my3tmf2U3FrOtNZDayk69N2XYUqoAgfI0n68iXi8wE2f_Y9PiY4M_SUUz6-74T2Npzvwr5XzHFa3Rl7QgqNqfqjhELTlbv_DMzJOjOp-mO1d0zQRXrZTTS5AFQfgE0JkUZmeG-vQF-x4P1S6FF7KHD1zjdKu_O-fx78tALRi=w320-h320" title="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/897305064/gingham-midi-dress-butterfly-sleeves?click_key=e07fcc7b66934270c8c4022184d3321181afee82%3A897305064&click_sum=c7440fb5&ref=shop_home_feat_1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdwrSY2A9aW9rcRkrS9mDwcxOMqXSk1ijoRlDE60UKCqW7Ni-4Q71rf-1JvhrNrz3RTYrDWNFhDu7Q14-OtR8rQF1pBnSiyOjcmWs5wlyaNSTBQvnKRokugVRguEqwYBIaqoBjUNzaldZiotxtd0m4pO8E1J7SirVsJShlgx3S0sdXp6QqTrTwO-IR=w320-h320" title="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><b>Step 4</b>: The pieces I didn't have exactly were the waist band and the button band. Luckily these pieces are just rectangles cut to size.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I judged the width of the waist band by eye and measured out a rectangle 2 1/4" x 7".</li><li>I placed it on the bias and cut 1.</li><li>I folded it in half lengthwise and pressed it.</li><li>The waist band goes on the bodice after the collar sleeves and button band have been sewn into the bodice and before you sew the side seams.</li><li>Stitch it to the waist edge of the main bodice front.</li><li>Stitch it again close to the fold.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqwVbN4oK781zX51BLjlWjkIxgKjscqxSIjIUdZ_7je9Li2I2SDMkyzrvUNwBGxmaf6WlVPaEJXYdkaW4l0lf5gL57CzcgBqx8rodBxojmur4GY3SSD8WRS86L8Co_K1WpnATaqyRbNOUUcBVLGHG4Xv1RinxyEEjCEb6HWpSXPj64JSKBKnXMn8Hn=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqwVbN4oK781zX51BLjlWjkIxgKjscqxSIjIUdZ_7je9Li2I2SDMkyzrvUNwBGxmaf6WlVPaEJXYdkaW4l0lf5gL57CzcgBqx8rodBxojmur4GY3SSD8WRS86L8Co_K1WpnATaqyRbNOUUcBVLGHG4Xv1RinxyEEjCEb6HWpSXPj64JSKBKnXMn8Hn=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I've done a button band on other designs so I know what looks good.</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It needs to end up 5/8" wide.</li><li>Cut the rectangle 2 1/2" x 6"</li><li>Place it on the bias and cut 1.</li><li>Fold it in half and press.</li><li>Open it out and fold each side to the centre.</li><li>Fold it again to make 4 layers with the raw edges enclosed.</li><li>Open out one end and turn up 1/4" and press.</li><li>Fold it back together again and press.</li><li>Stitch down the open side, across the bottom and up the other side.</li></ul><div><b>Step 5</b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The button band is the first item to be basted to the neck of the main front bodice.</li><li>I then added the collar as per the instructions of the 18" dress pattern.</li><li>Then I added the sleeves as per the instructions of the Gingham Midi Dress. I transferred the sleeve placement dots to my 18" Dress bodice pattern pieces.</li><li>You may have some preferences for what edges you sew first. I sewed the armhole edges first then checked that the sleeves were rolled enough not to get in the way of the neck edge.</li><li>Use either the 18"Dress or the Gingham Midi dress instructions to do the lined bodice and side seams.</li></ul><div>You can just see that I have understitched the collar and across the top of the button band.</div><div>That's why the button band is pinned down. I had to keep it straight.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKAKHRArd2NrTB6QefUF5bjgXXSqlAya5mD3C_KPwOuVJjyhEUDBIGmwI54bSOEGZm6a9WRMWCACzt6PQXN1GQiQwAJ4QCwB7InKBsRVMT5YGBnOGoSl8tNn5Iz_rjmK6IeW7AZLez6sjR2GqWNKk9JP-dZwSCBRTYv5Qfarj0hY5884lNDPf4dpbj=s1481" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1481" data-original-width="1033" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKAKHRArd2NrTB6QefUF5bjgXXSqlAya5mD3C_KPwOuVJjyhEUDBIGmwI54bSOEGZm6a9WRMWCACzt6PQXN1GQiQwAJ4QCwB7InKBsRVMT5YGBnOGoSl8tNn5Iz_rjmK6IeW7AZLez6sjR2GqWNKk9JP-dZwSCBRTYv5Qfarj0hY5884lNDPf4dpbj=s320" width="223" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I edge stitched the arm holes. So the stitching doesn't get in the way of sewing the side seams I start and finish about 1/4" from the side edge. Curve your line of stitching off the arm hole edge.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-h8wxb_P3sJ_36fNKukjTLbvfvnzTcSh9q-RIcUXlG0hURA5WVCvSxj0GPHjD_AMHSBcxA2OMkZa4QEVRm2J4oGY9RlokvbXEebJFddDOUgY3gXhwTiS2Ut1LSh4uMgSobLRy6EafYBFdrD6zg4VzpEAcSPRQDThqatS9oIBvANx7GlzFC6dq8dhC=s1320" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="1110" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-h8wxb_P3sJ_36fNKukjTLbvfvnzTcSh9q-RIcUXlG0hURA5WVCvSxj0GPHjD_AMHSBcxA2OMkZa4QEVRm2J4oGY9RlokvbXEebJFddDOUgY3gXhwTiS2Ut1LSh4uMgSobLRy6EafYBFdrD6zg4VzpEAcSPRQDThqatS9oIBvANx7GlzFC6dq8dhC=s320" width="269" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Leave the button band free of the bodice and out of the way while you sew the waist seam.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8jo0kCm2fWidWagpOmLebwd7dD4CqZL_jZGrd5rTrDkdvDOqX8T03lOMcNVzveWzB2rnjCvcr4EYBL5RMgg9UeAkdhWZjipUyCxfU2oQ3Y80jJpCkSLy2LV1Ft5VtxFC37iem4eNY-dVFsY13p7RID_3L9paVSnS59pPMLOsLJ7IWVHQRE2y01c2w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8jo0kCm2fWidWagpOmLebwd7dD4CqZL_jZGrd5rTrDkdvDOqX8T03lOMcNVzveWzB2rnjCvcr4EYBL5RMgg9UeAkdhWZjipUyCxfU2oQ3Y80jJpCkSLy2LV1Ft5VtxFC37iem4eNY-dVFsY13p7RID_3L9paVSnS59pPMLOsLJ7IWVHQRE2y01c2w=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><b>The skirt</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>I did the hem before the pockets.</div><div><br /></div><div>Follow the pocket instructions for the Gingham Midi Dress.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I folded the flap just a little bit further to make the pocket a fractions shorter to fit on the shorter skirt.</li><li>I used the same placement measurements and placed the pockets 1 1/2" from the hem edge and 2" from the side edges.</li><li>Because my rick rack was very narrow I didn't enclose it in the seams. I stitched it on top and tucked the ends behind the flap. They got stitched in place when I sewed on the pocket.</li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkODFfF8sPaWflbpLLBDKnvnBjRTYhbaDAFf0bDf2UxtQMgybmeN-GHO6gPkaxKEO2b4DCsyJdU3ePaRqxuRzlFe07eJwhFXbeslwWLXcdw12453XeeKL_odtdHl6RUyDVeuSwCCf2k7H5TTRQPagNMfvTQSbnmtZShmuasqu9nTMeZG-Gc6TCQdT_=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkODFfF8sPaWflbpLLBDKnvnBjRTYhbaDAFf0bDf2UxtQMgybmeN-GHO6gPkaxKEO2b4DCsyJdU3ePaRqxuRzlFe07eJwhFXbeslwWLXcdw12453XeeKL_odtdHl6RUyDVeuSwCCf2k7H5TTRQPagNMfvTQSbnmtZShmuasqu9nTMeZG-Gc6TCQdT_=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF9-jj08QBPDmHVRLLAm7CrV1l_OMp6aM1Io2ojhfTGi9dKLQF4rI5LgcQGqAXONHOt-hF42s--NJC7uPc080PtFslgI6UVO75r6MX8oMt6_hMJNc_aiLRNKucyXlXMjlgdqd2Z-qpWOd-JbzZuXs308PoQxVss8Vh5RCzlAmCZd6CdZ4DK2ZKOzwe=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF9-jj08QBPDmHVRLLAm7CrV1l_OMp6aM1Io2ojhfTGi9dKLQF4rI5LgcQGqAXONHOt-hF42s--NJC7uPc080PtFslgI6UVO75r6MX8oMt6_hMJNc_aiLRNKucyXlXMjlgdqd2Z-qpWOd-JbzZuXs308PoQxVss8Vh5RCzlAmCZd6CdZ4DK2ZKOzwe=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some of my past fashion Files have been made into full pattern files and put in the shop. I won't be doing that anymore. I am spending my time creating the pattern hacks and writing them up for the shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope your next action will be to look in Pinterest for some cute design ideas and see what you can use from the patterns you already own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Make sure you are signed up to the newsletter for access to lots of patterns and tutorials. There is another cute pocket in the Newsletter Patterns and Tutorials folder that would go well with this dress.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's no. 4 in the folder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjTuo7j8K9aXQN1MooAB3IIr5PE2hTXdZwk_9sb4PU5IWNNlc2aJscHJDh_m_gvtjPll7jmRe5OXKuursscQaAwaBiX9GAOpVVH8g5YqrGxcc7WBKujkdqCd64W6dEU2xWUdz7tsrWhAHz8djC3JMrEWPfGK-W-Vb3W__oziDX9uBMCqy4wFCQGqFL=s3264" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjTuo7j8K9aXQN1MooAB3IIr5PE2hTXdZwk_9sb4PU5IWNNlc2aJscHJDh_m_gvtjPll7jmRe5OXKuursscQaAwaBiX9GAOpVVH8g5YqrGxcc7WBKujkdqCd64W6dEU2xWUdz7tsrWhAHz8djC3JMrEWPfGK-W-Vb3W__oziDX9uBMCqy4wFCQGqFL=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://eepurl.com/cZGwtX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Valspierssews doll designs" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="900" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEip9ohkjuSWbLm9CBuMV3exx7NllfMdvtKudO3lhK4gX3E4UdgFNFxYB6cOp3D67eRWKfsMiQKV6hMn5BB2MA8-VmSDikWoST2j1CPFY46mzWn8aQZvIloauRHcxij6PBfUkr0pVEIn4RnLQPPrfz8op_XvjUBNwPXN-qh00Hy3pGc-tcgROMoft3B9=w400-h134" title="Valspierssews doll designs" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Val</div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-61572394633476663482022-01-14T13:15:00.002+10:002022-01-14T16:03:34.258+10:00Sewing room update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDUN2ojmoG0-SwXkkzT_jkk57dCaS_iC_k20-nESbnw5ik3Q7hw70CaWXmcdcEtKBwwIhK70HN9mHyCs4lf9OPXWmOsy5wRz59nD4THs02dkr-b4gcVn37ADZoey_A2y5JLiP2BGymYyfOKLzUAMZrWFbRMvfvuOtb8Tz-iEfNMvzWdbPQTf1zrmqb=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valspierssews sewing room" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDUN2ojmoG0-SwXkkzT_jkk57dCaS_iC_k20-nESbnw5ik3Q7hw70CaWXmcdcEtKBwwIhK70HN9mHyCs4lf9OPXWmOsy5wRz59nD4THs02dkr-b4gcVn37ADZoey_A2y5JLiP2BGymYyfOKLzUAMZrWFbRMvfvuOtb8Tz-iEfNMvzWdbPQTf1zrmqb=w400-h300" title="Valspierssews sewing room" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I'm sitting at my computer wondering if I will ever get used to the customer journey detail that Mailchimp has added. </p><p>I feel a little stressed about my ignorance around getting it set up.</p><p>Out of the corner of my eye I can see my cutting table and little table overflowing with fabric and dolls. </p><p>I think this is the real source of my unease.</p><p>I'll be tidying up as soon as I finish this blog post.</p><p>So why is the Customer Journey item so difficult you might ask? (Well, I guess if you don't do computers much you don't care.)</p><p>The visual on the screen is like a black box. I can't see which email is which and having to scroll down to see the whole thing means I lose count of where each email is supposed to be.</p><p>I just went back and worked out how to label the rectangles with the emails!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnpg1a0LFmaOs5aHniq6iEu2AigobJcbqMN0OP5h-ThCZU4h7AQbThluHl5wosTF8ALGwHboqLBf6pfZI4SkjqbiQ0nxtSf3K5Mvi1tOUF52AeXHQbbpjGbF6XtN3UpcWjS2c-o4C9MVsowerATbA-QpizakQoakX9a0RGjch_DkczIkXJ_6xlnWHT=s1978" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1884" data-original-width="1978" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnpg1a0LFmaOs5aHniq6iEu2AigobJcbqMN0OP5h-ThCZU4h7AQbThluHl5wosTF8ALGwHboqLBf6pfZI4SkjqbiQ0nxtSf3K5Mvi1tOUF52AeXHQbbpjGbF6XtN3UpcWjS2c-o4C9MVsowerATbA-QpizakQoakX9a0RGjch_DkczIkXJ_6xlnWHT=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The sequence has gone out all skewiff for the first few subscribers. It is quite a steep learning curve for me but who doesn't like a challenge. I will prevail!</p><p>At least all the information is saved in the Newsletter Patterns and Tutorials folder so any subscriber can get it from there.</p><p>I still have a bit of tweaking to do with the new Basic A-line Skirt folder inside the main folder. </p><p>I have to accept that everything is at least 80% functional. I have come a long way with my mindset and my confidence and I feel sure that I am not as stressed or worried as I would have been about something similar a few years ago.</p><p>The newsletter folder seems to be working well. It's not perfect but it gets my work out there. </p><p>This is what it looks like.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbebOulznX07YIE1vBPHICiHP_JQO2NKLk1N8qL_6Epd60f1GB3os36rLvZhomZOWfdQwkxIYq-V_Qhcx9LwKhQQWchjO6d150kbXu1Lns-ngVb9Ad1ne35WxSrdCpEzrsviaMUtongTs4GfPoC27HRGP7qNLasQ_pwpmekBkdej3t2c8l5r9dcL6w=s1346" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1314" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbebOulznX07YIE1vBPHICiHP_JQO2NKLk1N8qL_6Epd60f1GB3os36rLvZhomZOWfdQwkxIYq-V_Qhcx9LwKhQQWchjO6d150kbXu1Lns-ngVb9Ad1ne35WxSrdCpEzrsviaMUtongTs4GfPoC27HRGP7qNLasQ_pwpmekBkdej3t2c8l5r9dcL6w=s320" width="312" /></a></div><br /><p>Subscribers get the link to access the folder and download any of the files.</p><p>I apologise to the few who got the 50% working email sequence. It should be all fixed now.</p><p>I'm just about to put all my fabrics in the cupboard and get onto some more sewing.</p><p>Happy Doll Dressmaking,</p><p>Val</p><p>P.S.</p><p>Much better.</p><p>It's a bit tricky to keep it tidy. I am waiting on book shelves to go along that whole wall. The bookshelf that is there will go in another room.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha9fe4f4TbWp4vIipZIwQLkq6CtOkfn2EQURmr6etwhSOaIB_CeLsssxpMbmCJ2URV7pIf8uAyFH15Sd2AGN5w2Fi_6sohXnwwEvAn-CnZ6nAHambHI9QQPZPPx2x98zAjLtxyilVFASjmX_l1eI8etb3Gl1I8BEfSIOt2ffgaEBhexUIMX3Bh3AVX=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha9fe4f4TbWp4vIipZIwQLkq6CtOkfn2EQURmr6etwhSOaIB_CeLsssxpMbmCJ2URV7pIf8uAyFH15Sd2AGN5w2Fi_6sohXnwwEvAn-CnZ6nAHambHI9QQPZPPx2x98zAjLtxyilVFASjmX_l1eI8etb3Gl1I8BEfSIOt2ffgaEBhexUIMX3Bh3AVX=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-5973612754335296592022-01-13T17:18:00.009+10:002022-03-24T05:36:02.952+10:00Doll clothes pattern hack -1837 Everyday Shirt Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_qHIMY3S0NJ8fTvgzbxny5Y99dhKjlPzn6DnEzDP2l9UUhsjBeg2zxwk0Bo_DUSnMTAv0pH9mz-Kf30n9FPQkugntc4mTHDBsmVnr_inSXasmoEq3QDWsxL8aHY3End_x8D_Yz9hzO9Jxtcj5pxRXrwPX5VOANiw39TPrijZhQ0nosKNxAU0mgZs8=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_qHIMY3S0NJ8fTvgzbxny5Y99dhKjlPzn6DnEzDP2l9UUhsjBeg2zxwk0Bo_DUSnMTAv0pH9mz-Kf30n9FPQkugntc4mTHDBsmVnr_inSXasmoEq3QDWsxL8aHY3End_x8D_Yz9hzO9Jxtcj5pxRXrwPX5VOANiw39TPrijZhQ0nosKNxAU0mgZs8=s320" width="240" /></a></div><p>I thought it would be fun to simplify the 2 piece sleeve that comes with 1837. It's not much of a pattern hack.</p><p>I have used 2 little pleats at the wrist to fit the wrist edge of the sleeve onto the cuff.</p><p>I just put mine either side of centre. If you put them both at the back then you have to concentrate on making a left and right sleeve which makes it just as hard as the original 2 piece sleeve.</p><p>I also tried doing a bit of gather across the wrist edge but I don't think it looked nearly as good as the little pleats.</p><p>When you make up the shirt the sleeves are a fraction long but you need a bit of extra length so the doll can raise her arms.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Simple sleeve seam placket</h3><div>Make the two piece sleeve into one piece by overlapping the seam line on the two pieces and pinning them together. I had to use my pen to stop the fan blowing it away. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpQacowsfVMjHhpohpVobmd1bslzJfQWCu822rJ6C18jkz0Yqv85C6-MOTIXLyFw2Fo6z_x73c8e4o6XxYJPBiRz6LchCfEEJB1ZNeuFrYgITBmO0WlonHhHikw7q4SSrqZpf32UCMd6LnJT5BgsyWx82-g2TzWy2D-mrGHcC5507HbZw1bft9tGqZ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpQacowsfVMjHhpohpVobmd1bslzJfQWCu822rJ6C18jkz0Yqv85C6-MOTIXLyFw2Fo6z_x73c8e4o6XxYJPBiRz6LchCfEEJB1ZNeuFrYgITBmO0WlonHhHikw7q4SSrqZpf32UCMd6LnJT5BgsyWx82-g2TzWy2D-mrGHcC5507HbZw1bft9tGqZ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">Preparing the sleeve seam allowance </h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pink the seam allowances for each sleeve.</li><li>Press in along the seam line halfway up the sleeve.</li><li>Mark the centre of the wrist with a pin.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB-D6gTexerohmsV7mua-4mEWXE7quNK7yOQdEEXJanMhKhSHDZohgonH3b8Obqixx2nn1psXHuVim1-j7iqJ6F1ABiL7TOkvVDCs11TEad_4ltecNipJcQP6TqoMWp_196_JLuilNU9_6VXGKHOLLrWRWrhSrGh-XwS-fa3-BBWaMRfz2jG1pc5j7=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Stitch the cuff</h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Press the seam towards the cuff</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3hgQC5wnZrrfltFjyXmloCt0p48iQNm9ekcOfFKNBM9tfS_5VbPvZRDldDctZn5644yniktabVV1ffQB_in7swzmNGv-f9quQGMxkEnOrbANPzEqaHind_UwVGhTdWcLAKpQqctoUIjNbBRBaR-etK1J7dVXFpRyNhBueWfqe6AFkjOnQAzirRqT7=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3hgQC5wnZrrfltFjyXmloCt0p48iQNm9ekcOfFKNBM9tfS_5VbPvZRDldDctZn5644yniktabVV1ffQB_in7swzmNGv-f9quQGMxkEnOrbANPzEqaHind_UwVGhTdWcLAKpQqctoUIjNbBRBaR-etK1J7dVXFpRyNhBueWfqe6AFkjOnQAzirRqT7=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Fold in the ends of the cuff.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipyf2FBlZXOfSdzYVwt69bEozTkulvqe7Zv9dMGrMe7Knusb6Ib8WRb_vRKyTkXXyxJxo6goifojCgJQrjaj1FguLZm30vAzFwUofmxxrgRgc7FoKunJSk1fBpd7OwVXBCT9afDHt0WIjPqcKHgOlJMWryT3Iy4s4mzPJmW5LPT6cgYIe_bqazevax=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipyf2FBlZXOfSdzYVwt69bEozTkulvqe7Zv9dMGrMe7Knusb6Ib8WRb_vRKyTkXXyxJxo6goifojCgJQrjaj1FguLZm30vAzFwUofmxxrgRgc7FoKunJSk1fBpd7OwVXBCT9afDHt0WIjPqcKHgOlJMWryT3Iy4s4mzPJmW5LPT6cgYIe_bqazevax=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Fold the cuff in half and pin the turned under edge so it just covers the stitching line on the right side.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJYVgssxX7gdo8uIFtX-PaZ8j_gncetCysL2JdJa0n-eHtUb9TY3-aGmNFT2kq49VWlDUTlcZTnjRTaAvNAL_ZuQe8v5Xwwy0fszKWue4cGmM05hpizJBAd3HbopaXafUtQO5amVkiyytvNA8tcAr_pvzSCb21XNqz6D8PVg_YXI-LvXWA3_zAYpPw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJYVgssxX7gdo8uIFtX-PaZ8j_gncetCysL2JdJa0n-eHtUb9TY3-aGmNFT2kq49VWlDUTlcZTnjRTaAvNAL_ZuQe8v5Xwwy0fszKWue4cGmM05hpizJBAd3HbopaXafUtQO5amVkiyytvNA8tcAr_pvzSCb21XNqz6D8PVg_YXI-LvXWA3_zAYpPw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>To make life a bit easier I decided to stitch from the centre of the cuff to each end. The folds create several layers of fabric on the ends and my machine tends to get stuck.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKGRlnVArvNMlThF_mDcqF_mTR5ADhITxyS4NKG6FWkmfjlK4Pfjlhq5qZlsto5CMhGbxowQzRuKk0DwWJZOQsgNBCEXGG19wVbsppy7PD6WmuvNPi3igdxSLCTqwWb1CjuIKoODFFOtAoc_BR3PDBozqf1n-CcAsmqYxFYcwQl64ZijKjPETLrJc3=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKGRlnVArvNMlThF_mDcqF_mTR5ADhITxyS4NKG6FWkmfjlK4Pfjlhq5qZlsto5CMhGbxowQzRuKk0DwWJZOQsgNBCEXGG19wVbsppy7PD6WmuvNPi3igdxSLCTqwWb1CjuIKoODFFOtAoc_BR3PDBozqf1n-CcAsmqYxFYcwQl64ZijKjPETLrJc3=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Centre to one end.</div><br /><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Turn it around and sew the other way to the other end.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinh1SXndmx3TbujGOm6RgNN1W_8hgSAB8ocMKXyEh1vXquVwUVE_hAMMTJgInGX9lw2uAyuAICzgXGwwT8JcT4i4irGlLIcMukQpK-aN_So9czzFMQO12eoJmdXsECMJAT7BWupP6T7KJj5rq4ZEveGegHaO5-NymeNNxCLzeiDJEeNvqHA-NwwpeO=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinh1SXndmx3TbujGOm6RgNN1W_8hgSAB8ocMKXyEh1vXquVwUVE_hAMMTJgInGX9lw2uAyuAICzgXGwwT8JcT4i4irGlLIcMukQpK-aN_So9czzFMQO12eoJmdXsECMJAT7BWupP6T7KJj5rq4ZEveGegHaO5-NymeNNxCLzeiDJEeNvqHA-NwwpeO=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Side seam</h4></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>With right sides together, match the back and front sides. </li><li>Measure up 2" from the wrist edge, including the cuff, and mark it by pinning the sides together here. Keep pinning, matching the underarm seams and the hem edges.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfPX5hbdZcse9r6neAN81-1-QQWpL43oUVYlSy0q4_OKZrH68UQjlXdB_PpTYnT_PEJKYAjoKLxr4ckCJVandOSiMiMqTW9mPz1mAQIgpJFmaCkQNdyMSrEI1RDd843pAzbkd9Mm6ULZinSdwVS881-mRZ4a8PX7otsSKvws62ppxvWkk-1kF9tUj4=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfPX5hbdZcse9r6neAN81-1-QQWpL43oUVYlSy0q4_OKZrH68UQjlXdB_PpTYnT_PEJKYAjoKLxr4ckCJVandOSiMiMqTW9mPz1mAQIgpJFmaCkQNdyMSrEI1RDd843pAzbkd9Mm6ULZinSdwVS881-mRZ4a8PX7otsSKvws62ppxvWkk-1kF9tUj4=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stitch the seam, remembering to stop 2" from the wrist.</li><li>Pink the seam allowance up the shirt sides.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-b2xmlfRUJeFbE2IgqiBClypA_s00j2eyyj3suxrKvjX1c6XlkIdiOHg8TXOAYGU6BZo0WALIGkUvfvQBtwkSq2M5OEyrAvUyTc0Z8n__KD0ccGW8FdnBw6Rudh2xhpFsTR8m32sVNYlnIDTCIOrtnv6gaj_agNawO7P1ctNOui7jorpHb8yS0u36=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-b2xmlfRUJeFbE2IgqiBClypA_s00j2eyyj3suxrKvjX1c6XlkIdiOHg8TXOAYGU6BZo0WALIGkUvfvQBtwkSq2M5OEyrAvUyTc0Z8n__KD0ccGW8FdnBw6Rudh2xhpFsTR8m32sVNYlnIDTCIOrtnv6gaj_agNawO7P1ctNOui7jorpHb8yS0u36=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Turn right side out and press the seams flat.</li><li>Lap the front of the cuff over the back of the cuff. Use Velcro patches or snaps to secure it.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY5mcTDi3AyKwiMP6uI3QsBoUr8Hlf-V5NdsnJtkrE_-ueJ8KiNT50pwrQtHc7sJ1RSa71MGEjsZybEHp4dZ6bqam_pVpiQP2cuP_MSEyBQdHT86V7xn2XZwibO7divSyXAA0PwTZuvWTtCjWK0TP11HlqCDyyXAraJKEs6RyBt6trPiZWBfsnyFSM=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY5mcTDi3AyKwiMP6uI3QsBoUr8Hlf-V5NdsnJtkrE_-ueJ8KiNT50pwrQtHc7sJ1RSa71MGEjsZybEHp4dZ6bqam_pVpiQP2cuP_MSEyBQdHT86V7xn2XZwibO7divSyXAA0PwTZuvWTtCjWK0TP11HlqCDyyXAraJKEs6RyBt6trPiZWBfsnyFSM=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9oy_Wphhk-7oQTaExVe_iJ8kGBl5GffXb2afiV3uHmf6Yt7ycYrL-9Wwc6GcYs83FOycNbwtgWZyxSAlCwzYpcaSyf10M3cVWCGx8-JfvEewBXkQkS7PJEsHDdKUujTBHZCG04BnAm94g_Fel13fPJrYsH_jmpH0CUELEa2eMLb2coPtfW4YR_hXr=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9oy_Wphhk-7oQTaExVe_iJ8kGBl5GffXb2afiV3uHmf6Yt7ycYrL-9Wwc6GcYs83FOycNbwtgWZyxSAlCwzYpcaSyf10M3cVWCGx8-JfvEewBXkQkS7PJEsHDdKUujTBHZCG04BnAm94g_Fel13fPJrYsH_jmpH0CUELEa2eMLb2coPtfW4YR_hXr=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6AoIJy7LvMuvH0bdtmE8uN6FMRlNOlr_pj6iTw_zP8s0La06pzug1rk6z9Un2NzrhG-Cg6cQmEWdbhQ1AlWoP-cthyY565yRFs9E_R3J91ZbqBCuip0WJw57ZIfZBzgw5uc87bDtD6npPC3JyAwLn3mK1V9tel-7dBuf_c9U51GkIle4lWVFBG-_M=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6AoIJy7LvMuvH0bdtmE8uN6FMRlNOlr_pj6iTw_zP8s0La06pzug1rk6z9Un2NzrhG-Cg6cQmEWdbhQ1AlWoP-cthyY565yRFs9E_R3J91ZbqBCuip0WJw57ZIfZBzgw5uc87bDtD6npPC3JyAwLn3mK1V9tel-7dBuf_c9U51GkIle4lWVFBG-_M=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I love this shirt even more with the back yoke. I think the little hook loop gives it a "real shirt" look.</div><div>I finished the hem with the shirt tails. You get a template and instructions to make these in the pattern file.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm always happy to try new things with the patterns. Is there something in particular that would make a good pattern for the shirt hit reply in the newsletter or try me at valspierssews at gmail dot com.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div>Val<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-28558082298367884442022-01-13T13:36:00.007+10:002022-03-24T17:46:56.890+10:00Dolls clothes pattern hack - 1837 Everyday Shirt part 1<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgTnzUeXww9vkTIuJEA2zJEfw2Ppt9JbDL89b7JWGkBeFM8tUECZZPG1ExgBKY15fs6l7PsHPCD7URt9yhJzLKakysk2W7d8i8Kd9UGBnfPJbBxUcsrJmpu3C94jG3mcDbCT3FGObEW2qSj8kRy4I0I2a_OK31tTphqj0QUu7wpVCPhHXe77JEQa41=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgTnzUeXww9vkTIuJEA2zJEfw2Ppt9JbDL89b7JWGkBeFM8tUECZZPG1ExgBKY15fs6l7PsHPCD7URt9yhJzLKakysk2W7d8i8Kd9UGBnfPJbBxUcsrJmpu3C94jG3mcDbCT3FGObEW2qSj8kRy4I0I2a_OK31tTphqj0QUu7wpVCPhHXe77JEQa41=w240-h320" title="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" width="240" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Hack A</h3><p></p><p>The first hack for the Everyday Shirt is a back yoke, a pleat in the back, a hook loop and making the 2 piece sleeve a 1 piece sleeve.</p><p>You need a shirt pattern to start with.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/665611583/1837-everyday-shirt-pattern-by?click_key=b682fd48859924e7c023e03c085ffe6a4da6061b%3A665611583&click_sum=81055e1a&ref=shop_home_active_21&crt=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="156" data-original-width="468" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilIz3E86p9dIWD9FbHiV-WN7wlphwKzhnj-OeImGslqV-06zqQKX3Hc08RdmbA3IpHzfz8Yvf8jirkgkrx2glVS61-Q73NBLU_zP_MO0BPoljwJEXCGN88Uw82WNNo8LA2UUOJPk73Q2P4DpKB1X8NfDe_GVeRsmx3uK-2-htCOSFfhIp79rtpMjuk=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Create the back yoke and lower back</h3><div>You can follow my video tutorial on how to create the yoke and lower back from the 1837 shirt back pattern piece </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7wjTiY-quXM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If time and/or skill make this difficult for you to do yourself there is a Hack Pack for the shirt. You will also get a pattern piece for the hook loop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's called 1837 add-on Hack Pack 1. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1188444678/pattern-hack-1837-everyday-shirt-add-on?click_key=5446685b8b8831b23ea29dd43dc1c86ffe858122%3A1188444678&click_sum=67efbfea&ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">You can find it in my shop</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is an add-on because you need a shirt pattern to start with. The hack pack pieces are only the hacked pieces. They don't make up a whole shirt. You need some pieces from the original shirt pattern. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It doesn't have to be my 1837 pattern. You can use another brand pattern along as it has a business collar with a collar and stand style. You do get 3 new designs you can try.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsYUOsvU0o6fhpgFCqSRM-02BqQt4MSmEsc93fwjWovPuJLnBlV-Os5Aa18ez7gvvuhm4F08s75LlvLupLzkTjXywdauaJ2tsXxPle8kngxI5D7R-UbHfFe7hws9LV-QIcmGLCRzB9fyPQI9yeNYv27HeKYqL8yDi1i_Nj-JDBfm8bmtc7MWWMgdQV=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsYUOsvU0o6fhpgFCqSRM-02BqQt4MSmEsc93fwjWovPuJLnBlV-Os5Aa18ez7gvvuhm4F08s75LlvLupLzkTjXywdauaJ2tsXxPle8kngxI5D7R-UbHfFe7hws9LV-QIcmGLCRzB9fyPQI9yeNYv27HeKYqL8yDi1i_Nj-JDBfm8bmtc7MWWMgdQV=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I cut out my shirt I used an old shirt of mine that I didn't want anymore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cut two back yokes on the bias grain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also cut the two cuffs on the bias grain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">To construct the back</h3><h4 style="text-align: left;">Back Pleat</h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Fold the lower back in half, right sides together, and pin it together along the fold.</li><li>Stitch 3/4" from the fold using a basting stitch from the top to the hem edge.</li><li>With the wrong side up arrange the pleat so it forms a box pleat and press.</li><li>Baste across the top edge to hold the pleat in place.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0qSQUu36a0ctHkFh5tvwuAjsctS6eH3uc7evR8S_qPxmoUEgTxT5FZjWLUJYjaIsbaKSwAtpUQC54ZF_HrdKnI9OJLmAXH72MpnI-KLyCD0_wh92Eo3Cz4yxhKg1_UFG8onexAdUZq7N8Gd3ixT5lSy8FYVtXXJb6yTjgiIB0z3-B-Qe4ppqRS35-=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0qSQUu36a0ctHkFh5tvwuAjsctS6eH3uc7evR8S_qPxmoUEgTxT5FZjWLUJYjaIsbaKSwAtpUQC54ZF_HrdKnI9OJLmAXH72MpnI-KLyCD0_wh92Eo3Cz4yxhKg1_UFG8onexAdUZq7N8Gd3ixT5lSy8FYVtXXJb6yTjgiIB0z3-B-Qe4ppqRS35-=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">Hook Loop</h4></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>To make the hook loop you will need 1 rectangle 4" x 1 1/4".</li><li>Fold the hook loop strip in half and press. Open it out then fold the raw edges to the centre fold and press. Fold it in half again to enclose the raw edges.</li><li>Stitch along the open edge to secure it.</li><li>Fold the ends up to make a loop and centre it on the lower back.</li><li>Baste it in place.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNDGPq5ZZqkwB5aQ-vj6xRB5eNxYVZ66-0iDKbQ9wfwoG69w36bmBrzbmMl8OV9BwGnlRNOwpVW5XN2zFm9G1qaOZ542YWZiI3f_qqfb2djYPwH3c1w0uhfHYbsc-rBMYv8X7k65tbpl6F2tU0mYnoZHEeatc6LcTDF3l6KKY4YIcs2kmA8nK2ZpQi=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNDGPq5ZZqkwB5aQ-vj6xRB5eNxYVZ66-0iDKbQ9wfwoG69w36bmBrzbmMl8OV9BwGnlRNOwpVW5XN2zFm9G1qaOZ542YWZiI3f_qqfb2djYPwH3c1w0uhfHYbsc-rBMYv8X7k65tbpl6F2tU0mYnoZHEeatc6LcTDF3l6KKY4YIcs2kmA8nK2ZpQi=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">Back Yoke</h4></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Lay one back yoke in place and stitch.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7AuclV0T-WcOzZtiW-_shGzWiZDbRi0Qehga4WIIDnu28mt_frG6oddTBgds9Ddzl5l26Ph-1DO4zkiWe__yaHduYuHEREAxoIlBMBv1JAA1FHzTz_zuyot_-Ui838aCwlzce6Jn2G2mXnyrntf7SutFe52Be8VFMb4Pjx3nAfzEiEuIqkZ8G8xyq=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7AuclV0T-WcOzZtiW-_shGzWiZDbRi0Qehga4WIIDnu28mt_frG6oddTBgds9Ddzl5l26Ph-1DO4zkiWe__yaHduYuHEREAxoIlBMBv1JAA1FHzTz_zuyot_-Ui838aCwlzce6Jn2G2mXnyrntf7SutFe52Be8VFMb4Pjx3nAfzEiEuIqkZ8G8xyq=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Lay the other yoke right side down on the wrong side of the lower back and stitch through all layers.</li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Press up the yokes to enclose the seam.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Tops stitch across the yoke.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPBJlCcJcEQlsyhM95kXLtjIFE-NmNk44TammYEpKPs8j4dbfMdxyPTtr_5bMyke4uPmUUozaLoUCXo-zrP4fjX89_sM_n3K8MRtGsB0LzZokB46_18XQUXoZ2B3GsyO8FH8JncYDQdaCj-Y8ciQAo3KdOnJguWDNt1JvfF6zptt_hWF_sOnj3aeXv=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPBJlCcJcEQlsyhM95kXLtjIFE-NmNk44TammYEpKPs8j4dbfMdxyPTtr_5bMyke4uPmUUozaLoUCXo-zrP4fjX89_sM_n3K8MRtGsB0LzZokB46_18XQUXoZ2B3GsyO8FH8JncYDQdaCj-Y8ciQAo3KdOnJguWDNt1JvfF6zptt_hWF_sOnj3aeXv=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>My green shirt has a single yoke. That's why I pinked the seam allowance before pressing up the yoke.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>My blue check shirt has two back yokes.</div><div>This encloses the seam and gives a neat finish on the inside.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMdv75sSR-6AQOUWryeKfYilzYVgfqk2V1Tysoo4hv-_opTZtUeWiapLSK2d36jv6aDRjJtP_X2UiAJH5gFSCbBlTGZOzhhPyVsN6PmKgAbaGc_oVrZwvQp5SSQOrE1mJr0-5mQXdL78vE9DHz7hF6d3MLN1rjBrXcdj6nJFiO8hO5z-wSUJjIJHcw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMdv75sSR-6AQOUWryeKfYilzYVgfqk2V1Tysoo4hv-_opTZtUeWiapLSK2d36jv6aDRjJtP_X2UiAJH5gFSCbBlTGZOzhhPyVsN6PmKgAbaGc_oVrZwvQp5SSQOrE1mJr0-5mQXdL78vE9DHz7hF6d3MLN1rjBrXcdj6nJFiO8hO5z-wSUJjIJHcw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDZ87q285B3t8K3FvalNg91fyYQ9_SVjemVjZlipkrcctU5YMlNlfdVh1w5KvMonTLcWDU_ZFXFcZpjgGtCQp6CGSZXvvDaduEK6VWCcFiEd4BUWQlgHytWU-xcYFAIxToga7u8l9MjPzr8pBVHx7Dr9Ew2ioI1qX1d9LHWYuwxz1xU6Ww0rSGAq4a=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDZ87q285B3t8K3FvalNg91fyYQ9_SVjemVjZlipkrcctU5YMlNlfdVh1w5KvMonTLcWDU_ZFXFcZpjgGtCQp6CGSZXvvDaduEK6VWCcFiEd4BUWQlgHytWU-xcYFAIxToga7u8l9MjPzr8pBVHx7Dr9Ew2ioI1qX1d9LHWYuwxz1xU6Ww0rSGAq4a=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>You continue from here with the shirt instructions. </div><div><br /></div><div>When you come to doing the hem don't forget to unpick the back pleat first. I nearly forgot on my blue check shirt and had to unpick it on the fly while I was doing the overlocking.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgovDkjb03ygQCRoSDjBrgrDHcs0lttphVNGxPu4ZEmzeGSkm_5X02fWe37jwIe03XZtE1E41fNiUJnUYLRkBtwHYcauFWN0lT9OmQaBwOOLx9VNAyMiXZZwvR_O53GmzdIcpWEMGlE8cEOZv4avWaI-VJdBi-zJBIspTnEp_Fk3OhnW43S9reRbHPY=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgovDkjb03ygQCRoSDjBrgrDHcs0lttphVNGxPu4ZEmzeGSkm_5X02fWe37jwIe03XZtE1E41fNiUJnUYLRkBtwHYcauFWN0lT9OmQaBwOOLx9VNAyMiXZZwvR_O53GmzdIcpWEMGlE8cEOZv4avWaI-VJdBi-zJBIspTnEp_Fk3OhnW43S9reRbHPY=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The next blog post will describe how I made the sleeves with the placket in the side seam of the sleeve.</div><div><a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/2022/01/doll-clothes-pattern-hack-1837-everyday.html" target="_blank">You can read about it here.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Don't forget to sign up for your Basic A-line Skirt and the patterns hacks that go with it. Click the image below.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://eepurl.com/cZGwtX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="900" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEip9ohkjuSWbLm9CBuMV3exx7NllfMdvtKudO3lhK4gX3E4UdgFNFxYB6cOp3D67eRWKfsMiQKV6hMn5BB2MA8-VmSDikWoST2j1CPFY46mzWn8aQZvIloauRHcxij6PBfUkr0pVEIn4RnLQPPrfz8op_XvjUBNwPXN-qh00Hy3pGc-tcgROMoft3B9=w400-h134" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div>Val</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-57792776812814942592022-01-13T10:12:00.001+10:002022-01-13T10:12:39.797+10:00Sewing doll clothes pattern hacks<p>What has been spinning around my head the last few weeks?</p><p>Pattern Hack Packs!</p><p>The concept is not new for me. However, I have been mulling over how I can best present all the ideas I have for sewing doll clothes.</p><p>The first pattern hack pack goes out in an automated email sequence when you join my tribe by signing up to the mailing list. These are hacks for the basic A-line Skirt pattern.</p><p>As at 13th Jan 2022 the email sequence includes:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Fitting</li><li>Sewing the basic skirt</li><li>Including front slant pockets in the skirt</li></ul><div>There are two more hacks to add.</div><div><br /></div><div>Click the image below to start the Basic A-Line Skirt Pattern Hack Pack.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/cZGwtX" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Join the valspierssews tribe" border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="3360" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgt36iWJGo-mbyPlX5aB8ioPVP2ZYz3NR5Fx2w7RfY6Db5w0-WW5Ui4vU9tNo9x8OuSGTf6cIMUN-qkPglJyY4uKvcXZZNfE52IvDmK03CV5gBp0XaO7R_9fKXD-DOPwMRESjQn0p3Wy0-67HBAwsx3HnM1-6TKK4djjSTsg6U9zWN66rigZWEOhRr=w640-h160" title="Join the valspierssews tribe" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Don't worry if you are already on the mailing list, you can access the pattern hack instructions in the Newsletter Patterns and Tutorials folder. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">New Pattern Hack Pack</h3><div>The next pack I am creating is for the 1837 Everyday Shirt for 18" dolls.</div><div>This is a cute mini me type design with a collar and stand and 2 piece sleeves for an authentic shirt sleeve placket look.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKC8p4krg5JtXeBav-aIZBq1WAhDN7kJmvovyS8mT7TOAP-LaBkSKpz3BDON9Eb5pAVl4nZ2GmYBqU3xyXDpxCGTBjbfwAmpTGp-miGRzhjvT7ZRTqNdkqT2fOvhk1XkuBTEgpYm5MIaj_HN3mddKOBXobFPYqapXd6MkWZH3mi0ko5jINR-M8YeIs=s3312" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3312" data-original-width="2502" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKC8p4krg5JtXeBav-aIZBq1WAhDN7kJmvovyS8mT7TOAP-LaBkSKpz3BDON9Eb5pAVl4nZ2GmYBqU3xyXDpxCGTBjbfwAmpTGp-miGRzhjvT7ZRTqNdkqT2fOvhk1XkuBTEgpYm5MIaj_HN3mddKOBXobFPYqapXd6MkWZH3mi0ko5jINR-M8YeIs=s320" width="242" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To use the pattern hacks you need to have the original shirt pattern or one similar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are a bit handy with adjusting your pattern pieces you should be able to do the hacks just by reading the blogs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not everybody has the time or inclination to cut and change the pattern pieces for the hacks so as well as the blogs I have Pattern Hack Packs that will go in the shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm a bit excited about publishing what I am hacking for this first pack so you will have to wait until I finish all three hacks before it goes in the shop. Hopefully, once I get into a rhythm I will be able to put each Hack Pack in the shop at the time of the first blog post photo tutorial.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Each pack will include 3 hacks along with any altered pattern pieces and printable instructions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The format is not set in stone yet as this is the beginning of this journey for me. As with all my patterns and projects I like to tweek and adjust over time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I even want to do some you tube videos to help with inspiration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">1837 Everyday Shirt Hack Pack No.1</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsdPBXIJnJOaJWWzs52dvPaE-QUu6JTxmTWkKsCWduyLnB3BVRMUHtbNCqNKO7pz9FWEXBnmvqXbiVB1r58Nq67eOvScRtBl7KxNYtJ1k9TbLwmDYRVbqYEjk9VSznGh52pi07HzCeAKPBptII7x0KA5LyoXexoPF2hlMBnNvxFs3R9FTzINNrO_4x=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsdPBXIJnJOaJWWzs52dvPaE-QUu6JTxmTWkKsCWduyLnB3BVRMUHtbNCqNKO7pz9FWEXBnmvqXbiVB1r58Nq67eOvScRtBl7KxNYtJ1k9TbLwmDYRVbqYEjk9VSznGh52pi07HzCeAKPBptII7x0KA5LyoXexoPF2hlMBnNvxFs3R9FTzINNrO_4x=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hack 1</div><div><br /></div><div>The 3 hacks in this pack are:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>a back yoke and a one piece sleeve with an in the seam placket and a back pleat</li><li>back and front yokes with a shoulder seam and a separate front button band</li><li>Combined front back yoke (no shoulder seam) with soft gathers in the main front and back shirt pieces.</li></ol><h3 style="text-align: left;">Create your own simple hacks</h3></div><div>I was thinking about pattern hacks from the very beginning of my pattern making. Many of the designs have the same armholes and necklines so it is possible to interchange collars and sleeves.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't just stop at the hacks I have outlined.</div><div>You can put the 1806 Open Neck Blouse sleeves on the 1837 shirt or maybe the 1804 The 18" Dress sleeves.</div><div><br /></div><div>Up next in my blog is the first pattern hack for the 1837 Everyday Shirt. Don't forget you need a shirt pattern to start with.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can get the 1837 Everyday Shirt pattern from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/665611583/1837-everyday-shirt-pattern-by?click_key=b682fd48859924e7c023e03c085ffe6a4da6061b%3A665611583&click_sum=81055e1a&ref=shop_home_active_21&crt=1" target="_blank">Etsy shop now.</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/665611583/1837-everyday-shirt-pattern-by?click_key=b682fd48859924e7c023e03c085ffe6a4da6061b%3A665611583&click_sum=81055e1a&ref=shop_home_active_21&crt=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="2436" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4I3aGrltuUWV4SDHgythL85-r30r_Xp-Yz9iXc8Mi-x26mt_1edSRhL5H4thljavf6H6S5lXvPpUa-rVYufe9syGDd3MkS0LSYm4AHnmG_eQKum7gs05WKFIKMRy8iop4GcNmL3aQTaXuwWd2pbQCbhcpR5slNVuDE13ZAJ-85fjJF_9lp0SEjXtS=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjS3i_vLomzT2haYnx-ztUi-rUteaswhZz-gRTilsszuxPNRzAEEnZEiMRuiOtnRRHoSR1N766ghOuyQMTW3cAam0FXVDhQZhvewXoph5_Fo1jVwdVT9LgKDvAvLv6WWRJx889LvqshxQR24bnleCNpSAOiJ3NeOuR0NbSb_VieOA_Z8WDUh7Iga2Cc=s946" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="946" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjS3i_vLomzT2haYnx-ztUi-rUteaswhZz-gRTilsszuxPNRzAEEnZEiMRuiOtnRRHoSR1N766ghOuyQMTW3cAam0FXVDhQZhvewXoph5_Fo1jVwdVT9LgKDvAvLv6WWRJx889LvqshxQR24bnleCNpSAOiJ3NeOuR0NbSb_VieOA_Z8WDUh7Iga2Cc=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Val</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="wt-mb-xs-1" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="wt-display-inline-block wt-mr-xs-1" style="box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-block !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 6px !important; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="wt-screen-reader-only" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="wt-screen-reader-only" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">5 out of 5 star<span style="font-size: 16px;"> Great pattern! I love the way it turned out. So cute!</span></span><p></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-8577593499883101142022-01-05T11:21:00.004+10:002022-01-08T11:50:49.661+10:00How to check the fit of your doll's A-line skirt pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKoubVFC_5Q4h0KfoRZskGbAWzcM-MgUbAyBSdEp3zbVI_itqXz4cdDfi1QgPxx1pvQnKgzagG4uEfRVPlcfVsVKfkYcmeE9b6G46N7h02nn2HcRgYRooMoDMPeBenat2PqWDTSFz2CEjaeVbo-ZNJCKo4LqXqsPOjupjHYrOc-YGfu24Us58zKFoT=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to sew an A-line skirt valspierssews" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKoubVFC_5Q4h0KfoRZskGbAWzcM-MgUbAyBSdEp3zbVI_itqXz4cdDfi1QgPxx1pvQnKgzagG4uEfRVPlcfVsVKfkYcmeE9b6G46N7h02nn2HcRgYRooMoDMPeBenat2PqWDTSFz2CEjaeVbo-ZNJCKo4LqXqsPOjupjHYrOc-YGfu24Us58zKFoT=w400-h300" title="How to sew an A-line skirt valspierssews" width="400" /></a></div><p>This is the first step in the Basic A-line Skirt Pattern Hack Series.</p><p>Your pattern is printed out and you have cut it out ready to sew lots of skirts for your doll....</p><p>But wait a minute. Will the skirts fit your doll?</p><p>I know the skirt fits my American Girl Dolls.</p><p>It doesn't fit my Our Generation Dolls. They're a bit thicker in the waist. </p><p>My American Girl Dolls have a waist about 11" and my Our Generation Dolls are about 11 1/2".</p><p>If you don't have your Basic A-line Pattern for 18" dolls then all you need to do is join my tribe. </p><p>Click the link and add your email to get the link to download the skirt pattern as well as getting an access link to the Newsletter Patterns and Tutorials folder and my monthly newsletter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/cZGwtX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="153" data-original-width="494" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXbAXRYFfo2_UWFP1zdIngUBrlGA8_jhDOT5fZZwZixztOmYfrcOPKreOlOb7nasj_baDgv5tBq-UL_n31i72jicb--Sy5CEYan1pYaQlqeVo8_yOALq1H3a3Ifnb_6FBzxALklBDqiEShsvvaUrc3nHXLLFBauThJNK28O9aOgWc3Y3-ofK_r2ZN4=w200-h62" width="200" /></a></div><p>A quick way to tell if the skirt will fit is to use the pattern pieces against the doll. I am all for quick and easy and it is such a pain to get out my tape measure then have to roll it up and put it away. I'm not really lazy. I just find that having the pattern and the doll right there makes it logical to put the pattern on the doll.</p><p>Checking the back is easy. You have a side seam on the doll and a centre back seam. The centre back of the skirt pattern is 1/4" in from the facing fold line. I just check by eye. </p><p>I folded over the back facing to make it easier to judge the 1/4".</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisUaK6hIokTWG0zXDh4kbCl-LjhavOc8FHMkiwAma1kAOoPjPtYbnfBNa9dW8YvyyHBVfb73rv5emYM0emmVN0lelf0zOiJkM9O8Bs3iiHSp_DicT8ANgd8VaqbEUJxPJoUZqMPps8oxjDE00e5ef8JLYMGDOsSFCWqhIfRQDV_e2WfZXuGiySV2jU=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisUaK6hIokTWG0zXDh4kbCl-LjhavOc8FHMkiwAma1kAOoPjPtYbnfBNa9dW8YvyyHBVfb73rv5emYM0emmVN0lelf0zOiJkM9O8Bs3iiHSp_DicT8ANgd8VaqbEUJxPJoUZqMPps8oxjDE00e5ef8JLYMGDOsSFCWqhIfRQDV_e2WfZXuGiySV2jU=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I lined up the side seam line on the doll's side seam then smoothed it around to the centre back.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCoMQsOxv7EVmGmQaw_bvG3TycgQjtyDIzdQKWU168IOHV74CKgor_5zkc7bu4QbhZOf0Q3rR_sWhDfF82MvJDftFVjrwloMNP2fKIb7bMHFBFUXfvzyIJsCagwYkg1-1lZ8wlol3b8HTtAeVBAwBNYV6UbNDxVcO3HHZJ9wH0lpJUss24NiyUlCXG=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCoMQsOxv7EVmGmQaw_bvG3TycgQjtyDIzdQKWU168IOHV74CKgor_5zkc7bu4QbhZOf0Q3rR_sWhDfF82MvJDftFVjrwloMNP2fKIb7bMHFBFUXfvzyIJsCagwYkg1-1lZ8wlol3b8HTtAeVBAwBNYV6UbNDxVcO3HHZJ9wH0lpJUss24NiyUlCXG=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The centre back seam of the doll falls pretty close to the centre back of the skirt piece.<div>For my Our Generation Doll the centre back seam of the doll and the fold line of the back facing line up. So my OGD needs the back piece to be 1/4" wider. You need to add the extra width at the straight edge of the back facing not at the side.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEib4fJ8bT_Oj8hYhYxUAm0WJW94ISgD5_50b0FgHA0LKc-x9sP1MlzcBGIyfZbYdFFSnRTe1cGq9ACj46y3NE2NVzoefUrreBuwKxBXZvWHqFzjCEaufZfcnngL1wkSwuIL70Y6BWvH6nL98Bzz3F2wwlrqOmqfMf-sZiJlpyhdtNnQaRul-cMZVnTB=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEib4fJ8bT_Oj8hYhYxUAm0WJW94ISgD5_50b0FgHA0LKc-x9sP1MlzcBGIyfZbYdFFSnRTe1cGq9ACj46y3NE2NVzoefUrreBuwKxBXZvWHqFzjCEaufZfcnngL1wkSwuIL70Y6BWvH6nL98Bzz3F2wwlrqOmqfMf-sZiJlpyhdtNnQaRul-cMZVnTB=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>For the front you need to line up the centre front edge of the pattern piece with the centre front of the doll. I looked from directly above the doll to see that it lined up with the bit of the centre back seam that I could see. I stuck a pin through the pattern and the doll up near the waist just to stop the pattern piece moving as I checked the side seam.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUCj9vXLP6tv5qrkmkJ2iJNHjMIAQeIXoMJMprHwtPFVUxQ4MVTSiwvr6J2cWJgJQwLLjOHD2O8EXPxR7P1sjZ-wtzsmQo8HgN_cTE1DQNWUNDon3J8Sle-IYFW8LmiWTbI-fsgEU5fqXEojIhafOa_haKTbIhBsxbXMsw4kVqNikjyS7RA9e9NWHC=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUCj9vXLP6tv5qrkmkJ2iJNHjMIAQeIXoMJMprHwtPFVUxQ4MVTSiwvr6J2cWJgJQwLLjOHD2O8EXPxR7P1sjZ-wtzsmQo8HgN_cTE1DQNWUNDon3J8Sle-IYFW8LmiWTbI-fsgEU5fqXEojIhafOa_haKTbIhBsxbXMsw4kVqNikjyS7RA9e9NWHC=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Make sure the side seam line of the front pattern piece matches to the side seam of the doll.</p><p>The seam line of the pattern piece was 1/8" away from the side seam of my OGD so I will have to move the pattern pieces fold edge 1/8" away from the fabric fold when I pin it on and cut out. There is a bit less difference for the front with my OGD because I have designed the pattern to fit well around the dolls' bottoms.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD8PhWiVIjfFLajd6zE6trZvyd39FUh7lMi4d5eUYMs3Ud4E6ggDcraYF18_sq20pdSnyBbjvgWhdAssd9Nvh5HvH2b-Vrwp1LtqoOFAzZlOZntCjvlcYzTVvuRys5l23JKa2WowuldjvncKQOhSqCB2QdM0BTGK-4JlUuHKaZbODINv28rUSnsrlt=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD8PhWiVIjfFLajd6zE6trZvyd39FUh7lMi4d5eUYMs3Ud4E6ggDcraYF18_sq20pdSnyBbjvgWhdAssd9Nvh5HvH2b-Vrwp1LtqoOFAzZlOZntCjvlcYzTVvuRys5l23JKa2WowuldjvncKQOhSqCB2QdM0BTGK-4JlUuHKaZbODINv28rUSnsrlt=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Once you've worked out the fit you are good to go. </p><p>If your doll needs the pattern altered you should print out a new pattern sheet and cut it out with the adjustments to the centre front and the back edge of the back.</p><p>Don't forget to alter the waist band too. For my OGD I will have to add 1/4" + 1/8" (3/8") to the fold edge of my waist band pattern piece.</p><p>Sometimes fitting can be a pain. We all just want to get sewing and playing. However, the small amount of time it takes to check the fit can save sadness and trauma which is how I feel when things don't fit just because I didn't check first.</p><p>Now you can get to the fun parts of choosing fabrics, sewing and feeling great when you put your skirt on your doll.</p><p>Thank you for joining me on my doll dressmaking journey. I hope you are inspired to take action and carve out your own doll dressmaking journey.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/cZGwtX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="900" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEip9ohkjuSWbLm9CBuMV3exx7NllfMdvtKudO3lhK4gX3E4UdgFNFxYB6cOp3D67eRWKfsMiQKV6hMn5BB2MA8-VmSDikWoST2j1CPFY46mzWn8aQZvIloauRHcxij6PBfUkr0pVEIn4RnLQPPrfz8op_XvjUBNwPXN-qh00Hy3pGc-tcgROMoft3B9=w400-h134" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Val</div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-85649521208357270682022-01-04T18:07:00.007+10:002022-01-07T06:35:40.182+10:00How to sew the basic A-line skirt for 18" dolls<p>The basic A-line skirt is the pattern that comes with your newsletter subscription. When you sign up you get a direct link to the pattern for download and you also get the access link for the Newsletter Patterns and Tutorials folder.</p><p>When I think about this skirt I tend to stop what I am doing and have all sorts of ideas for pattern hacks running around my brain. Even as I am writing this I have to keep pulling myself back to the screen so I don't keep making typos.</p><p>So let's start at the beginning with the original pattern pieces.</p><p>The skirt doesn't take up much fabric. I laid this one out on the odd shaped side of some cut fabric. I managed to squeeze the skirt pieces really close together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihC8KRZV6yoiF-mMmtmARD9qeHFseGryVDlDOGv9-6raMbQJI1juc8vkMFefANRVuBiOfgynvtWJ1rUZoCmA5qsl_XUUQIYtU8DCRRCI-hjzyFDW0PJV6deuWEPvtV_vDNF07IxeGGqq5Yfc1AIuN-yA-XACD5H531j2gNsNyvRKOGPnxAkpIOj8Jl=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihC8KRZV6yoiF-mMmtmARD9qeHFseGryVDlDOGv9-6raMbQJI1juc8vkMFefANRVuBiOfgynvtWJ1rUZoCmA5qsl_XUUQIYtU8DCRRCI-hjzyFDW0PJV6deuWEPvtV_vDNF07IxeGGqq5Yfc1AIuN-yA-XACD5H531j2gNsNyvRKOGPnxAkpIOj8Jl=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I refolded and cut out the waist band.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNRqoz0K05gsUEB-q5k-BuYRa0Iv3h5Fj54qAIwNIkiNbVze1LjlyHu39gRkbbYFHLZorqnyD6NZBMfHGjG14--3LCoZaLgKS12jCx-k1-KZsVGaRHXKJtTCNPhQLUfAqb1iVnBDMrC4T_yiZvPeUCqo1nPZRPdNTQEqHWkM_JTxlAU_u2WJSVSYcW=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNRqoz0K05gsUEB-q5k-BuYRa0Iv3h5Fj54qAIwNIkiNbVze1LjlyHu39gRkbbYFHLZorqnyD6NZBMfHGjG14--3LCoZaLgKS12jCx-k1-KZsVGaRHXKJtTCNPhQLUfAqb1iVnBDMrC4T_yiZvPeUCqo1nPZRPdNTQEqHWkM_JTxlAU_u2WJSVSYcW=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If your fabric has an all over pattern that doesn't have a particular direction you can lay out the pattern pieces head to toe so the side seam edges fit into each other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTlknT0ZbHzU6xlbQeazTBGb_WJIMQYm111lZAwrOJfp4uTVBck15Mww4FNmxLGTNwslHkzaY61dRgz5F4OYP1tS-oqlClidiIdVrArNApcQ1PuQyB4NNJQFFWsdNtyVsMWG9rwhr-k4CBf8642aLfQeFq5afwr6kWL7ogtKWoL9s1shtg1LBWTyyA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTlknT0ZbHzU6xlbQeazTBGb_WJIMQYm111lZAwrOJfp4uTVBck15Mww4FNmxLGTNwslHkzaY61dRgz5F4OYP1tS-oqlClidiIdVrArNApcQ1PuQyB4NNJQFFWsdNtyVsMWG9rwhr-k4CBf8642aLfQeFq5afwr6kWL7ogtKWoL9s1shtg1LBWTyyA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once you have your pieces cut out you need to make sure you can easily identify the back facing edges from the side edges of the backs. I put a pin at each side seam edge, on the right side of the fabric. If your fabric is the same on right and wrong sides it helps to keep track of the right side for the backs. I put it at the side seam edges so it doesn't get in the way of me finishing the back facing edges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPlVgPqkBfJz_qPzco-992I9uDWxz5TOWjz2f8iFEyVOzuTlusFGCGAfP00BUiew6q3-ccPsy1rHsdAu5e24gf0y7lagEqPmpuday6MAK3Wa6_1G6T93E8scH8PUwHGtFNWjfOGSHg82_Vl1b8oEcHZ0ayN4c2-JQvr5IKQ7NrJXbbaFNdVkHzCvk0=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPlVgPqkBfJz_qPzco-992I9uDWxz5TOWjz2f8iFEyVOzuTlusFGCGAfP00BUiew6q3-ccPsy1rHsdAu5e24gf0y7lagEqPmpuday6MAK3Wa6_1G6T93E8scH8PUwHGtFNWjfOGSHg82_Vl1b8oEcHZ0ayN4c2-JQvr5IKQ7NrJXbbaFNdVkHzCvk0=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The old version of the instructions is different. You can get the latest version from the Newsletter Patterns and Tutorials folder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">The back facings</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first step is to press over the 1/2" back facing. I do this first because the overlocking skims off a fraction no matter how careful you are and if you then press over the 1/2" your back skirt may end up a fraction narrower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you add an extra 1/4" to the facing edge when you cut out the fabric you can press over 3/4" then turn under your 1/4" fold and stitch it to neaten the edge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">The side seams are next.</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Match up the side seam edges of front and backs with right sides together and stitch. My go to seam neatening is pinking so I've pinked the seam edges and pressed the seams open.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOCA5NPBAuoJtWM6pidT_IQ88ImgCgO0itXyNPMnPM2eOyqoGvxtdjhz31QT1Zo-hgjpX4W8qH4ZVsF-7Xemqhcz-2ICSj7G51NpG-d6Wk53GM0ge_rEkC30bTSYcF7HQ9VtbFvTEJQ3gxKuRON2wsb4CF4OWsqsTUJip1m-XKg1yZ5nJypDjUJllV=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOCA5NPBAuoJtWM6pidT_IQ88ImgCgO0itXyNPMnPM2eOyqoGvxtdjhz31QT1Zo-hgjpX4W8qH4ZVsF-7Xemqhcz-2ICSj7G51NpG-d6Wk53GM0ge_rEkC30bTSYcF7HQ9VtbFvTEJQ3gxKuRON2wsb4CF4OWsqsTUJip1m-XKg1yZ5nJypDjUJllV=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">I'm going to do the waist band next.</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mark the centre of the skirt and the centre of the waistband with a pin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Press in 1/4" along the other long side of the waist band then </li><li>lay the band right side down on the wrong side of the skirt waist edge so the unfolded edge matches the skirt waist edge.</li><li>Match the pins at the centres and pin the pieces together at the centre.</li></ul><div>Working your way out from the centre, pin the band to the skirt. At each back edge you will need to fold in the back facings then pin on the waist band.</div><div>I've written a bit on the waist band pattern piece explaining that the band is a bit longer than needed just in case your seams are not exactly like mine. It's better to have too much waist band.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidB-nk_0Rkx6KOTGXEIAU0eOvVtYXlDQCDxAxa4hhXDAvX_az8EXvCmlpUPvJBBZo7CeKNSgyK8V8XULjuy2G99lwZozwQB9j5ZoAyIKN3Veqh69Rla7NGYOXGla7U0W_BZcAN0qW2mdbuCoOfzKjsszn4jt04i24j5Rlswg8CU7QWhfcmfStCpv7a=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidB-nk_0Rkx6KOTGXEIAU0eOvVtYXlDQCDxAxa4hhXDAvX_az8EXvCmlpUPvJBBZo7CeKNSgyK8V8XULjuy2G99lwZozwQB9j5ZoAyIKN3Veqh69Rla7NGYOXGla7U0W_BZcAN0qW2mdbuCoOfzKjsszn4jt04i24j5Rlswg8CU7QWhfcmfStCpv7a=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Stitch the seam and press the band up away from the skirt. Try not to flatten your pressed in edge too much. Repress the turned up edge of the waist band anyway, just to make it a crisp crease.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fold the waist band back on itself so it is right sides together. Stitch across each end.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwrfIQf0A93AGsYJIbcQ5LVCXFHs2XAnYU626J7LfhKfzT0ldPlzhTOk-YOGnpfrDaujDnM41UvcKS44jPzeMCABhmKO2KCW5lC0gHzFBi4yV--bM0MwDBErfcqYaZky_xpucbz_IXv9IbtEeYm3vXUyX-I2aZc4Gric7ISz9zazgVFJRZgwCImRKO=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwrfIQf0A93AGsYJIbcQ5LVCXFHs2XAnYU626J7LfhKfzT0ldPlzhTOk-YOGnpfrDaujDnM41UvcKS44jPzeMCABhmKO2KCW5lC0gHzFBi4yV--bM0MwDBErfcqYaZky_xpucbz_IXv9IbtEeYm3vXUyX-I2aZc4Gric7ISz9zazgVFJRZgwCImRKO=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Clip the end off so it is angled towards the fold.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOskdALihhZ-7vzu8mSKv4oXcT4ozxbpg4QkiwgPBSKelhtgKHZsvt9t0gmKOAcdLfPHZZbo5uLyvuaUFa_uSEwfAHkSBOe77ZRqYQI2FXMLReToVuQMJ4R4T6__s_zxh2mvzgZ6pwWfo4uDlRWns-mbz-Wiz0C2LNgmF_k45I8o8EriFP-5r5bJlA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOskdALihhZ-7vzu8mSKv4oXcT4ozxbpg4QkiwgPBSKelhtgKHZsvt9t0gmKOAcdLfPHZZbo5uLyvuaUFa_uSEwfAHkSBOe77ZRqYQI2FXMLReToVuQMJ4R4T6__s_zxh2mvzgZ6pwWfo4uDlRWns-mbz-Wiz0C2LNgmF_k45I8o8EriFP-5r5bJlA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Turn the waist band right side out and gently poke out the corners. I like to use a knitting needle because it has a nice blunt end but is pointy enough to get the corner right.</div><div>Now you may be wondering why I didn't trim the waist seam allowance. I used to, but I have found that for the small doll clothes it's easier to keep it at 1/4". So there is no seam trimming here.</div><div><br /></div><div>You will find, however, that there is a little corner that wants to stick out. It doesn't seem to matter how careful I am sewing the ends, the overlap just doesn't hide that corner. My solution to most things is to just trim it off. It doesn't always work but in this case it does.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglUMUfCi00xpX9EzSRBEGtSYABgtHYTb-dB0-dlMtL7gDv9YIueVkpT1wlO8h7S0o4ZVHf4jh6tafi7wq7wyIOcQHdgwKcVUUdeR9sLJkLco1ml-ftNEc5rW5n72bPJcYVscxdKyyYEukJCaO4epx2K16zD2kWvAgLmZQFOQsOwkvaWQseV5S1t1rr=s2304" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="2304" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglUMUfCi00xpX9EzSRBEGtSYABgtHYTb-dB0-dlMtL7gDv9YIueVkpT1wlO8h7S0o4ZVHf4jh6tafi7wq7wyIOcQHdgwKcVUUdeR9sLJkLco1ml-ftNEc5rW5n72bPJcYVscxdKyyYEukJCaO4epx2K16zD2kWvAgLmZQFOQsOwkvaWQseV5S1t1rr=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Once the corner is trimmed off it is much less noticeable.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrZuYqqlUTGSpIGJyDxsu3bcBUohj3IoWNXA0FNYC0C60GzhU2N1F7jjNEF39MAt-L01t3eJljLj7pk2PSuBcdJ3DL3g5z16AXTGL32xnmeLZrT9F17s2L-NkaQtEsCYGSfkDYZ30KuVvagjVthhfEte4U0-wUFMTxkwcDstqrw_2EJVJwrLB6C1YW=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrZuYqqlUTGSpIGJyDxsu3bcBUohj3IoWNXA0FNYC0C60GzhU2N1F7jjNEF39MAt-L01t3eJljLj7pk2PSuBcdJ3DL3g5z16AXTGL32xnmeLZrT9F17s2L-NkaQtEsCYGSfkDYZ30KuVvagjVthhfEte4U0-wUFMTxkwcDstqrw_2EJVJwrLB6C1YW=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Pin down the band so it just covers the stitching line and stitch it in place close to the edge.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf8CrdNeZEUynlRfySTuy1HBf9-7-vfqA2J5fzx5BV_AndahzyiQCHr62LHqAeILuSvwtrZnrhJ5z1u8NG_JH5Gh9otAwjezohi6xOUYUxIifS2hhjIKGk_0Pm-fEuwElp5hWYJ_rxPtg1IzO7wYiJN0XB_nv-2t1xInWVp9-v30zUijYuCRJ8KsJ9=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf8CrdNeZEUynlRfySTuy1HBf9-7-vfqA2J5fzx5BV_AndahzyiQCHr62LHqAeILuSvwtrZnrhJ5z1u8NG_JH5Gh9otAwjezohi6xOUYUxIifS2hhjIKGk_0Pm-fEuwElp5hWYJ_rxPtg1IzO7wYiJN0XB_nv-2t1xInWVp9-v30zUijYuCRJ8KsJ9=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>You don't have to do the waist band before the hem but I think is is better to get the waist edge of the skirt stabilised as quickly as possible. It is on a slight curve so it can stretch if you pull it carelessly.</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">The hem</h4><div>So the hem can be done in either of 2 ways that are both quick and easy. You can follow the instructions in the file or you can do it how I have here. It is a fraction quicker I suppose.</div><div><br /></div><div>First you overlock all along the hem edge. Leave thread tails when you cut the overlocker thread.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4Vzehyy7aVoIxSa9PQYS675-0sMxg9YohEe1evETVoTd53fAvhk0--VnjfwH55afUxXgYJ8zdjlJfEEZ_kq3E4hA4mcIeRJ4kKtz2yuG20f47Z-93UI9bKiltsC7WzESWJm8fWOjbugQDWS9J2F6aX9DPr0vyo6Tv6qG4J_J2tZi1fw8cEDsTmhQX=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4Vzehyy7aVoIxSa9PQYS675-0sMxg9YohEe1evETVoTd53fAvhk0--VnjfwH55afUxXgYJ8zdjlJfEEZ_kq3E4hA4mcIeRJ4kKtz2yuG20f47Z-93UI9bKiltsC7WzESWJm8fWOjbugQDWS9J2F6aX9DPr0vyo6Tv6qG4J_J2tZi1fw8cEDsTmhQX=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Press up the 1/4" hem tucking in the thread tails and stitch the hem. I usually do it from the wrong side so I can see the edge. Press the hem then press the back facings again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stitch the facing down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0fXTAp6MBSn8mdARIptJdVZGXRU1glAQm8QL_y-EgNEbyFiA2r2nmX12JkM6tPh9lG_3RzJzLM5vEd_LCGg0_N9kBN8wyeoQlvHV4Z9dxvo3LLHxuTsbwgLOoYsn0mVO9arvC_SgocL95QTzN-M9LrRFYjtyyQ3LUipD4lTTdOmffSWgGe3lBRwCB=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0fXTAp6MBSn8mdARIptJdVZGXRU1glAQm8QL_y-EgNEbyFiA2r2nmX12JkM6tPh9lG_3RzJzLM5vEd_LCGg0_N9kBN8wyeoQlvHV4Z9dxvo3LLHxuTsbwgLOoYsn0mVO9arvC_SgocL95QTzN-M9LrRFYjtyyQ3LUipD4lTTdOmffSWgGe3lBRwCB=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Now it's just the velcro to go. </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You could use snaps or press studs. Buttons and buttonholes would work too but good old velcro is just fine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Right from the beginning I decided that I hated long strips of velcro on my doll clothes. I had trouble getting it to close smoothly so I had the bright idea of cutting small patches and using them like press studs. Even though there is a smaller surface area of hooks and loops I find that the patches hold strongly enough. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see my tutorial about sewing on the <a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/2017/02/how-to-sew-doll-clothes-velcro-closures.html" target="_blank">velcro patches here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDXXzBRA3s7jhhgTI2NPcMjeDDu9aDcBvyZuYzHmM4X-VHutmY5WJSA-8IDfTukPPNOpglS6iY85DnntFDxtmE9lpqEDDBJ-2oFZot1tHy3c8DpOXpxL0r1UzaepRTJC3fxBfJsDI7_Rl2_ylgljgH706EqMHPwQWwC4SJrKk1rE_TUYwtlnFt-fMe=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDXXzBRA3s7jhhgTI2NPcMjeDDu9aDcBvyZuYzHmM4X-VHutmY5WJSA-8IDfTukPPNOpglS6iY85DnntFDxtmE9lpqEDDBJ-2oFZot1tHy3c8DpOXpxL0r1UzaepRTJC3fxBfJsDI7_Rl2_ylgljgH706EqMHPwQWwC4SJrKk1rE_TUYwtlnFt-fMe=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiz83iTHOUUu5cGFwcMENKb5yq5RmgAl3qtQeBhEb46U6NDyPYeO3-EofR5ZyrzRRcXeMv0mLYQ7hSMntSM2BQoszGn2zknsYNYyOOC4oM6BGpGts-LnWN1neDtOC2SYDgV0K4O5mE4Btv2Zxk0RGBAWkC28tEsPidlI99uIQFsQ7cQ_DZ2K3hp5YtS=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiz83iTHOUUu5cGFwcMENKb5yq5RmgAl3qtQeBhEb46U6NDyPYeO3-EofR5ZyrzRRcXeMv0mLYQ7hSMntSM2BQoszGn2zknsYNYyOOC4oM6BGpGts-LnWN1neDtOC2SYDgV0K4O5mE4Btv2Zxk0RGBAWkC28tEsPidlI99uIQFsQ7cQ_DZ2K3hp5YtS=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you find this photo tutorial useful. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you have access to the Newsletter Patterns and Tutorials folder you can get a nice PDF of this blog post to download.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This tutorial is part one of the Basic A-Line Skirt Pattern Hack Series. It's part 1 because there is no hacking. The later parts have pockets and yokes and seams and pleats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/cZGwtX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="900" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimYmYh8f2X1wcxuY3aVmI4YTbss4zKNKZtfthavkgF9vfCnrAQEZhZGHzj2ffS8gjkbcr5YYfZLYcp-OOv6DeoXAGQGGxI55SF2t3c80ogqwaJdnWghmfPY2voTSxJgaGgJ_zbl7cWVTTj4m29dZ3SgJyXQI2O_w92YWHJX-HiLkPGEwox6zlRXIs-=w640-h214" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Doll Dressmaking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Val</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNaUBg5RLDR8Iuvs-qrBB6huXxTiUgMTBJtCJ7oYZrxmV5bqws55fiDyMbR8DPM9eXX2g9-uSxIpGJSa3WCNDidQO11yge1w5-yUCZIpJWEPyli-mRxVaC1AyYtYr8g5bQfEBmiQo_UiMBS-fai_DChHqFa49UOBCMZgI-8Hk8XOFu1UBjraosTW0A=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNaUBg5RLDR8Iuvs-qrBB6huXxTiUgMTBJtCJ7oYZrxmV5bqws55fiDyMbR8DPM9eXX2g9-uSxIpGJSa3WCNDidQO11yge1w5-yUCZIpJWEPyli-mRxVaC1AyYtYr8g5bQfEBmiQo_UiMBS-fai_DChHqFa49UOBCMZgI-8Hk8XOFu1UBjraosTW0A=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-54894289721499873172022-01-01T19:02:00.000+10:002022-01-01T19:02:04.791+10:001 way to add style to your doll's Everyday Shirt<p style="text-align: center;"><b>1837 is the Everyday Shirt.</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy8Cbc2XxIFgrTNUpbyojhJi3F6-oW4LLnS-NHin6YbWyQ8-jJ_9ijEoTO4_PawDDytqEag1CfiAU_g6FUh9P9FJ6-Flvtwd2kFaZ9d7RcV9NdpQ46b5dBGXRQhMze98FMGT1dSVm-qXsAxf0EJBVWi5CPM9XLyE4waNNgqjCHuTtcqgPT5JZ5GjCW=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy8Cbc2XxIFgrTNUpbyojhJi3F6-oW4LLnS-NHin6YbWyQ8-jJ_9ijEoTO4_PawDDytqEag1CfiAU_g6FUh9P9FJ6-Flvtwd2kFaZ9d7RcV9NdpQ46b5dBGXRQhMze98FMGT1dSVm-qXsAxf0EJBVWi5CPM9XLyE4waNNgqjCHuTtcqgPT5JZ5GjCW=s320" width="240" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">One of the top 10 most popular patterns in my shop</h4><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Today this shirt is my favourite design.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I have loved it since it first popped into my head back in 2016.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I was so excited about the idea because it was a perfect pattern for my brand.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Boyfriend Shirt (archived now) had lots of cool details but it was just too fiddly to make. The Everyday shirt is a perfect compromise. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">It was so great to see that the all in one collar and stand looked just as good as the two piece collar and stand.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is what I am about. Getting a fabulous authentic garment look without making it too hard to sew.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVAUjhjcPyhCCTGJbbcSXkVzMxByns87PGoAaoKZ796QhwqZbBx6uFFdOHuZta2EXgxjdZA23HfGMlbckvkYidWiMcTOYxyuluX_EopcSxq79Rsen-FQvvvSsa789RwOwoHUyWH9dt5vboK8wB7sEnnpYXuXl2jHX5E3Rq70muBHcPUPt_iN6XesOG=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVAUjhjcPyhCCTGJbbcSXkVzMxByns87PGoAaoKZ796QhwqZbBx6uFFdOHuZta2EXgxjdZA23HfGMlbckvkYidWiMcTOYxyuluX_EopcSxq79Rsen-FQvvvSsa789RwOwoHUyWH9dt5vboK8wB7sEnnpYXuXl2jHX5E3Rq70muBHcPUPt_iN6XesOG=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Classic design</span></h4><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I get such a buzz when something comes together and it gave me a lot of pleasure to style the doll with the new shirt. It looks so mini human!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDWLtoZs5hdKuGl3NQQjplytWCTIBnz27amZ6M5gLw2-ALAqDEA7anc3nfFnwg7AvthmQVq92Ut0Ev7HTZG1XsTacYR-TGKs3p3zSdPTRrYRgkhVt0wXYeVQk7vlcAfPvDzIONwtbjqhYxwXdptWdzY4nWQUvR9fcgOlSW4TZNgsCqYagGG-6bUYnK=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valspierssews doll clothes patterns" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDWLtoZs5hdKuGl3NQQjplytWCTIBnz27amZ6M5gLw2-ALAqDEA7anc3nfFnwg7AvthmQVq92Ut0Ev7HTZG1XsTacYR-TGKs3p3zSdPTRrYRgkhVt0wXYeVQk7vlcAfPvDzIONwtbjqhYxwXdptWdzY4nWQUvR9fcgOlSW4TZNgsCqYagGG-6bUYnK=w240-h320" title="valspierssews doll clothes patterns" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">It is not so easy to circle back to a previous design. I have so many new ideas swirling around in my head. It is a bit like spinning a roulette wheel. Where it stops, nobody knows but when it stops everything feels right and I just go for it.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This shirt was the perfect choice pattern to showcase the bold Fall colour palette that I bought a while back. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqwCXFIKlqrfO7o7YBoyb3YkHvCiYEujpNNnmHqX9QhHV-vQ7JK_gqs9KX27N_rtwATM8P8eIOSUwOzo6ysJNH96E1uSDvudFKvYCQNcjk9rBrZbszspga77SpcK9g2LJrcq7vqYj_XmuNx6GJ3Nsw6hNxAAy_HKXttaw5mXwqvrXq1bfAmwk5unq5=s3264" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqwCXFIKlqrfO7o7YBoyb3YkHvCiYEujpNNnmHqX9QhHV-vQ7JK_gqs9KX27N_rtwATM8P8eIOSUwOzo6ysJNH96E1uSDvudFKvYCQNcjk9rBrZbszspga77SpcK9g2LJrcq7vqYj_XmuNx6GJ3Nsw6hNxAAy_HKXttaw5mXwqvrXq1bfAmwk5unq5=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Choosing fall colours was just a theme to help me narrow down a palette. Fall colours are perfect for my Lea doll. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://valspierssewsdolldesigns.blogspot.com/2021/10/colour-palettes-for-doll-clothes.html" target="_blank">Read more about my Fall Colour Palette</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">By using the colourful solid colour for the cuffs and the collar as well as the buttons my latest project turned out really pretty. Lea loves it because I love it.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTADvsjB3KDyO8S08w1YKRbhicZrQIBvUcJmpXHyBZ5sSJWTdS_dwagD0uk64oebMjrPugppls-sx0UH9WJLrZ2LRwhmsNPjoailx4MMmXDo-SCtF9BamxsOALUXTCABuJXrV-vX6UC_2jkRJi7tdeKS94P4UAljBUPCB625R4Dw6ckjAHJT5JtEDM=s1264" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="1264" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTADvsjB3KDyO8S08w1YKRbhicZrQIBvUcJmpXHyBZ5sSJWTdS_dwagD0uk64oebMjrPugppls-sx0UH9WJLrZ2LRwhmsNPjoailx4MMmXDo-SCtF9BamxsOALUXTCABuJXrV-vX6UC_2jkRJi7tdeKS94P4UAljBUPCB625R4Dw6ckjAHJT5JtEDM=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Minor updates to the pattern file</span></h4><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">As usual I have a bit of trouble controlling the perfectionist in me so I had to make some adjustments to the instructions and the pattern pieces for this design. I changed some of the construction details mainly because I am just more experienced now.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1Of0Wy_IUNKJLADdF1LQBQifxaIfocBFtPYd3EumzyAroRqXT5LiXQTxVIGR-Z6Wu63NQ5OduJMbsunG2ZYI-DtR0h0RzEs5g1a83ATnhIgYfHf6IoYRewCd6N2GTL4AIYvm4wzM_Ev3ROC1fOIJSsdzlZ0EY7qpL3N44K2paA_gVFynktmjRexP5=s1866" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1866" data-original-width="1340" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1Of0Wy_IUNKJLADdF1LQBQifxaIfocBFtPYd3EumzyAroRqXT5LiXQTxVIGR-Z6Wu63NQ5OduJMbsunG2ZYI-DtR0h0RzEs5g1a83ATnhIgYfHf6IoYRewCd6N2GTL4AIYvm4wzM_Ev3ROC1fOIJSsdzlZ0EY7qpL3N44K2paA_gVFynktmjRexP5=s320" width="230" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNFXpayrFUtXhGupzQwiIq2wp6nJMI6PrJvaeBv8U_68izEhwDk2RWFe0mhmS-qbSKX1k0p7TcxRV-_UFqKJAJFXw-MCzqYMYdgW1GUeKVj03nyBMFd_4D-yvDCjZ3Qe18waANaFCsufYc2fh1894yRLlcMMZ5LVf8QMgHzzVncY1FcvmjpnvGmjYO=s1878" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1878" data-original-width="1332" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNFXpayrFUtXhGupzQwiIq2wp6nJMI6PrJvaeBv8U_68izEhwDk2RWFe0mhmS-qbSKX1k0p7TcxRV-_UFqKJAJFXw-MCzqYMYdgW1GUeKVj03nyBMFd_4D-yvDCjZ3Qe18waANaFCsufYc2fh1894yRLlcMMZ5LVf8QMgHzzVncY1FcvmjpnvGmjYO=s320" width="227" /></a></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Making the changes and sewing up the new garments is great fun and uses up my energy really quick.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you don’t have this pattern you will find the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/665611583/1837-everyday-shirt-pattern-by?click_key=344e6c3729e317e28b63f70d50da469741a14b02%3A665611583&click_sum=4418c6e3&ref=shop_home_active_21&crt=1" target="_blank">updated version in Etsy</a>. If you already have it you will have to request the update for now. Just find your receipt and message me through that in Etsy. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">After I have recharged I will start sending out the updated version to all the people who have already bought it on Etsy.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I have some videos for parts of the instructions that will be on YouTube before too long. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Be inspired to sew</span></h4><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">You can’t go wrong by adding this cute and classy shirt pattern to your collection. If you are looking for something stylish to make for your doll, or someone else’s doll, this shirt is not too difficult. It does have quite a few steps so it is easyish but not quick.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/665611583/1837-everyday-shirt-pattern-by?click_key=344e6c3729e317e28b63f70d50da469741a14b02%3A665611583&click_sum=4418c6e3&ref=shop_home_active_21&crt=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1852" data-original-width="1320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqPVG237NWJ20b6tpUAu2B3dTtvdCx8naRi-1Mo6r3-FptxdCeJIyYkgusHyk6xiSyncTnn8It4UMdFzwf3SJJeWv4r4EmxVwRc9t-e-9T_CQN6AqpjHwOJ0iBrsFeYS5YJHimoQqxSXEzM4msRFa9uUhGvcmMWGA3Q-Xf8Ci4RwzX-Ej8bPY4KXl6=s320" width="228" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you have a blonde doll then a pretty light pink or blue to provide a low contrast with white will look beautiful. The brunettes or darker skinned dolls will look great with a safe choice of dark pink or deep blue to go with white main pieces.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I am excited to share my ideas for this shirt with you. I hope you are inspired to jump up and get sewing. Have a look at some of your doll’s skirts and trousers and dig out some pretty fabric to go with them.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigs0THpcBfIe0PnIR7X-vyvYHUcHzvVoD6fHYmzXNdT6SBWv1uFnvZwTwRtkq4tZTelaWcUXUyLpd1HPFrpt3xYzSfhMWFuaEp-ZHeSu1EKsVLRUQJuSF4O_MMBMs1pR5QNtJvqUKfGRcHesSGBtaPb646DNapPIDpBqUwpoxSF_yTq_32NXLwF6Qb=s3497" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3497" data-original-width="2641" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigs0THpcBfIe0PnIR7X-vyvYHUcHzvVoD6fHYmzXNdT6SBWv1uFnvZwTwRtkq4tZTelaWcUXUyLpd1HPFrpt3xYzSfhMWFuaEp-ZHeSu1EKsVLRUQJuSF4O_MMBMs1pR5QNtJvqUKfGRcHesSGBtaPb646DNapPIDpBqUwpoxSF_yTq_32NXLwF6Qb=s320" width="242" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you love crazy patterns or pretty florals you could try using white cuffs and collar and buttons with soft coloured patterns, and darker solids with the more bold patterns. Soft patterns are for the blondes and the bold ones are for the brunettes. Of course the old favourite is a cute check.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This pink dot pattern shirt was more of a test run so I didn't do the white cuffs and collar.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqlagliCaDOy_05fMP5XtVUlesFi8LXAfFImSmonk_egQkmx0ZiI4RYwQI6PalYQqCZAha6tEAEKRXxKHk3knhvb1fPeBrbk-jlSwmJg0JUbKxN9-wzLTdafyFyDAq39UXizQ45QA5aYxSj4f7lrhC-OZGtYqyGe_bEpiYdTktRuUkwRlfIjPO-ZyX=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqlagliCaDOy_05fMP5XtVUlesFi8LXAfFImSmonk_egQkmx0ZiI4RYwQI6PalYQqCZAha6tEAEKRXxKHk3knhvb1fPeBrbk-jlSwmJg0JUbKxN9-wzLTdafyFyDAq39UXizQ45QA5aYxSj4f7lrhC-OZGtYqyGe_bEpiYdTktRuUkwRlfIjPO-ZyX=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">There's no excuse to let this pattern sit on your shelf. </p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/665611583/1837-everyday-shirt-pattern-by?click_key=344e6c3729e317e28b63f70d50da469741a14b02%3A665611583&click_sum=4418c6e3&ref=shop_home_active_21&crt=1" target="_blank">You can buy it now</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Happy Doll Dressmaking,</p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Val</p><div><br /></div>Valspierssewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971343438109778830.post-60944663668819312452021-10-24T06:03:00.007+10:002021-12-11T11:18:15.277+10:00Choosing a colour palette for your 18” doll clothes patterns <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Valspierssews doll clothes patterns 18” doll dress pattern" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="736" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi21sljlwuB0qXRbYeRnQaLwkPr-M-TbP0snt8JNcgp314eNe9C3C_FFbSFPBveKyW2YHrOpfCb3BBb_4oW48FExHdfybrx3CqgmMcBxOifTQrel_GM7nQOgNvHSjgsHaOy56T7zKWaX9fDE1Fq2mVtHRCkLyHZ6yo-ci937K6yapI_81aS-YvnfuHg=w268-h400" width="268" /></div><p></p><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;">I did some sewing a few weeks back when I got all excited about the beautiful palette of fabrics that I bought. I used an autumn colour palette and matched the fabrics to it but the idea works just as well when you match the colours in a fabric pattern. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; word-break: break-word;">This summer strappy top has all the colours I chose and also has a blue that will work as well.</p></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbNZNfS4XJTLcXsu-HDi6UYVSLX0IJvq1gBJs936et823edwT7WagOii4m2AXL34L_Tz2HdmUyGG0zl9IZoNHBMD4pp_YkvP8RtrXd1MYqQhOOXFrrhObuOBlybwAbZYSjHEw0Y2DULQLlI35FLcKIY37FNqARdEfBgsiTJs-Eta6leDmHzzKO5vmW=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="©valspierssews" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbNZNfS4XJTLcXsu-HDi6UYVSLX0IJvq1gBJs936et823edwT7WagOii4m2AXL34L_Tz2HdmUyGG0zl9IZoNHBMD4pp_YkvP8RtrXd1MYqQhOOXFrrhObuOBlybwAbZYSjHEw0Y2DULQLlI35FLcKIY37FNqARdEfBgsiTJs-Eta6leDmHzzKO5vmW=w320-h240" title="©valspierssews" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">The colour palette was easy to take to the store and use to match the solid colours on the shelf. Luckily the homespun was all 40% that day.</span></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTQMsnQ1sAHVrnp0zObbMBrdfXa1IztIvp7KciaStAzMo0FDCw8lVkJVqtu0GYSgcv_ckva6pj3tYkgcZt_UY6yrcE4C1lCVn9Ervt5I4dBXltfILeyeC9FlpyWprqHiPRSiYIy8qdJuiIijzx2zsSB0pSlUdKUkQrepjb_nWCzMoTR5JQvV_Q1MRw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="©valspierssews" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTQMsnQ1sAHVrnp0zObbMBrdfXa1IztIvp7KciaStAzMo0FDCw8lVkJVqtu0GYSgcv_ckva6pj3tYkgcZt_UY6yrcE4C1lCVn9Ervt5I4dBXltfILeyeC9FlpyWprqHiPRSiYIy8qdJuiIijzx2zsSB0pSlUdKUkQrepjb_nWCzMoTR5JQvV_Q1MRw=w320-h240" title="©valspierssews" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">I took my colour palette from a PDF booklet file that I bought. It is a perfect collection of lots of colour palettes all sorted by several different criteria, such as by season or main colour or various key words. It was not cheap but it is just so much easier to use than looking through Pinterest.</span></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5nLOjw1_u7M_osf3_g79BUb12UQSytisVFYcUae0fB2z02JF0p5Akz6u_jaFMl-MVED3dTILZkyQrOnupk3U-dI4g15H7gLP8sffqwZfiWjyUO99JOpuQDQv9DF3tGJYOx8LtC3VeGiAy8G04tLK4eoc64bMuX62D-Kwlp3XveJpLrvHKcZZEfcb-=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5nLOjw1_u7M_osf3_g79BUb12UQSytisVFYcUae0fB2z02JF0p5Akz6u_jaFMl-MVED3dTILZkyQrOnupk3U-dI4g15H7gLP8sffqwZfiWjyUO99JOpuQDQv9DF3tGJYOx8LtC3VeGiAy8G04tLK4eoc64bMuX62D-Kwlp3XveJpLrvHKcZZEfcb-=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">You can see how both tops made out of slightly different fabrics go really well with the colours I bought.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD3DxcBfnCo5iQ2Ad4HOC2vmhf99IcMlsFNm-FPQcKUX4nSq6HAyHKSl1CMaimIYRQcIftIYCgBpT44dWOx8XovO9TwttJjsc4wDzt244nDZG_CTV7jibLki1B4lO2pQgcpue3z2cv9pDuo4P7e3ELYJC-EmAdERQSlRK6sQmKZtgWPORwAxc0bR6H=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD3DxcBfnCo5iQ2Ad4HOC2vmhf99IcMlsFNm-FPQcKUX4nSq6HAyHKSl1CMaimIYRQcIftIYCgBpT44dWOx8XovO9TwttJjsc4wDzt244nDZG_CTV7jibLki1B4lO2pQgcpue3z2cv9pDuo4P7e3ELYJC-EmAdERQSlRK6sQmKZtgWPORwAxc0bR6H=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigPlr3Z6p6NgxKMDMMry_R7uNzzhRACZEhNldTMeqJKg5ypCbyERUZ_P7r564WpsNpKJ2M0A99m187N2jxE7ouuwrE-0LvJpFJbxOf_5_ZDHRKpdyvI2d-qky4fYNGpZ2z2O_gw1hhXplq7wM6zbjvd3xxAA67EkHPpszbKRxRAB68aS9Y_riyxVKm=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigPlr3Z6p6NgxKMDMMry_R7uNzzhRACZEhNldTMeqJKg5ypCbyERUZ_P7r564WpsNpKJ2M0A99m187N2jxE7ouuwrE-0LvJpFJbxOf_5_ZDHRKpdyvI2d-qky4fYNGpZ2z2O_gw1hhXplq7wM6zbjvd3xxAA67EkHPpszbKRxRAB68aS9Y_riyxVKm=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">I tried out another patterned fabric that I had. This one has all the same colours.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh13LHBTYDmtU6GqVLBKweEYFMGUhfReeEiZPPwgtO_g5lvDEL7Z2xqWLWeGU0PPhPxRDEs1C_x6PYMIuJwXR8abxuiplduDRKKdQfYgIiLharZWNXWu6HlOb3bU4xFmjwgZ5XbzNWJ1b5ESnAqOWqKMHxK-yaBppJmSu4rDz3UiE3ltu_QDuoUrtN=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh13LHBTYDmtU6GqVLBKweEYFMGUhfReeEiZPPwgtO_g5lvDEL7Z2xqWLWeGU0PPhPxRDEs1C_x6PYMIuJwXR8abxuiplduDRKKdQfYgIiLharZWNXWu6HlOb3bU4xFmjwgZ5XbzNWJ1b5ESnAqOWqKMHxK-yaBppJmSu4rDz3UiE3ltu_QDuoUrtN=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">I tried a couple by themselves. This pink one looks great.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEio4GNsEEddyWhipayUz0JzhGUdMGMkNs50-eRSWSfSqj1ZK-eZhl2ozaPgRwE_RiHpu-ZuGCymi7Sa-hN7kDGA0OGD3eEarxfQlxx9lA4qWOSJ7K_thABHQHvhTdTsCWA5awR9C8Vz9UqjV0pJqonQIAQQdjNw5AMl-zSiCaUwXVd3kQxnCF2qw5b6=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEio4GNsEEddyWhipayUz0JzhGUdMGMkNs50-eRSWSfSqj1ZK-eZhl2ozaPgRwE_RiHpu-ZuGCymi7Sa-hN7kDGA0OGD3eEarxfQlxx9lA4qWOSJ7K_thABHQHvhTdTsCWA5awR9C8Vz9UqjV0pJqonQIAQQdjNw5AMl-zSiCaUwXVd3kQxnCF2qw5b6=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">This yellow one not so great. The dots seem to go back into the fabric rather than popping they way they do with the pink fabric. I usually put my fabrics together various ways because it is not always obvious what will look best.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQekEzVToMbEVbACQIyljO0OMKHPA1pAzz2Ot9_kkH-Qx_5fW5IjMp-VfgSiobGIkB3OScYswLxHLF7PmNBhh53kaa9oQB4qZaWlUR8n45EAvKLGSKAIDlCTLzUAshzwQbqs3oo1O1_7nrqHtdCt6716oyNJi2Y9eCWzsntfv8Bw0rM1DlZxoFisBT=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQekEzVToMbEVbACQIyljO0OMKHPA1pAzz2Ot9_kkH-Qx_5fW5IjMp-VfgSiobGIkB3OScYswLxHLF7PmNBhh53kaa9oQB4qZaWlUR8n45EAvKLGSKAIDlCTLzUAshzwQbqs3oo1O1_7nrqHtdCt6716oyNJi2Y9eCWzsntfv8Bw0rM1DlZxoFisBT=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; word-break: break-word;">I bought this collection of fabrics particularly for Lea. They suit her colouring. The dark colours are not the best for my blonde doll but because I have the pink next to her face rather than the orange she can pull it off.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; word-break: break-word;">That shell necklace is one I made a few years ago. I was practicing that sliding knots adjustable string. You can open it enough to get over her head then you slide the knots apart to shorten it. I used a you tube video to learn the knot.</p><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; word-break: break-word;">My girls are showing off their dresses in the jungle I made on Canva. I love using Canva to create images. Some of the jungle items are the Pro images but there are lots of free ones too.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxoF9IcrCLNPIm7xBb3mK7QJ_pA70bVILvSwRUkG8ppxyXwAwcyfc44BB45Z3fL4g4s8hBUE-Bf-iDlxZKm1Y5dxPmiyG7O_QTvNy5rXPa2YWFuIe-CfX5hxcnmX-sSdUF55Cju5uWLUSoBOsp8xTIPQItSL3oN_tAHVWXfSdOarMQwxhh1SEdr7Mr=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="©valspierssews" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1414" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxoF9IcrCLNPIm7xBb3mK7QJ_pA70bVILvSwRUkG8ppxyXwAwcyfc44BB45Z3fL4g4s8hBUE-Bf-iDlxZKm1Y5dxPmiyG7O_QTvNy5rXPa2YWFuIe-CfX5hxcnmX-sSdUF55Cju5uWLUSoBOsp8xTIPQItSL3oN_tAHVWXfSdOarMQwxhh1SEdr7Mr=w226-h320" title="©valspierssews" width="226" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">More and more I have been using the pinking shears to tidy the seams.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPpflJ5fgULfmY1JUdbk1ThsDJ9inzDgPe1XIOQnO6AIiZRoJYbVfePUFWEYt5HZleekWX6BTxwQldXH6Bc7HqorvRhAaVbHy0GTQDD3xlY_3TUup7p3VRqbXTeIXLLmrwBMJSXJS1iYHa70B_49AcaCYsABKSy7_RQVo9b6r2hR0B-q-pAq5HdK29=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="©valspierssews" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPpflJ5fgULfmY1JUdbk1ThsDJ9inzDgPe1XIOQnO6AIiZRoJYbVfePUFWEYt5HZleekWX6BTxwQldXH6Bc7HqorvRhAaVbHy0GTQDD3xlY_3TUup7p3VRqbXTeIXLLmrwBMJSXJS1iYHa70B_49AcaCYsABKSy7_RQVo9b6r2hR0B-q-pAq5HdK29=w320-h240" title="©valspierssews" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">I put my photo of Lea into Canva and gave her a new pendant. This one is turquoise. Turquoise is meant to be the best gemstone for me.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG4lL5W9UyOqOCNjSwkmC9-bug752qQfN4fwhUicMJdreG_mvuqHTEruoWQ835OSqwj6LU8nn8iTCcz-Y8RqA8KudjZ3_eFfTqGny0ACuQHcfo9lMYHo0uEI155WfvdyHKHTLp-0ItUcQ4_3peIRgg0QVEsJhlaegqdmu-GuLMgfuAt_fCK8dkE_gJ=s1249" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="©valspierssews" border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="742" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG4lL5W9UyOqOCNjSwkmC9-bug752qQfN4fwhUicMJdreG_mvuqHTEruoWQ835OSqwj6LU8nn8iTCcz-Y8RqA8KudjZ3_eFfTqGny0ACuQHcfo9lMYHo0uEI155WfvdyHKHTLp-0ItUcQ4_3peIRgg0QVEsJhlaegqdmu-GuLMgfuAt_fCK8dkE_gJ=w190-h320" title="©valspierssews" width="190" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="m_-689755860868345034mceSpacing-24" id="m_-689755860868345034mceColumnContainer" style="margin: 0px; padding-left: 40px; padding-right: 40px; padding-top: 24px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div class="m_-689755860868345034mceText" style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; width: 580px;"><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;">You can find the tiered dress pattern on Etsy. It is perfect for Fall colours or Halloween fabrics or Christmas fabrics like this one below.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td align="center" class="m_-689755860868345034mceSpacing-24" id="m_-689755860868345034mceColumnContainer" style="margin: 0px; padding-left: 40px; padding-right: 40px; padding-top: 24px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: #f30eac; border-bottom-left-radius: 50px; border-bottom-right-radius: 50px; border-top-left-radius: 50px; border-top-right-radius: 50px; margin: 0px; text-align: center; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blogspot.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D1fd227fa280632e9a25b50665%26id%3Da2120cb092%26e%3De7119ea516&source=gmail&ust=1635104273684000&usg=AFQjCNHb06ACw8Ije48H41CjFLisoesPoQ" href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/651990268/discounted-for-my-newsletter-2059-1859?ref=shop_home_active_59&crt=1" style="border-bottom-left-radius: 50px; border-bottom-right-radius: 50px; border-top-left-radius: 50px; border-top-right-radius: 50px; border: 2px solid rgb(243, 14, 172); color: white; display: inline-block; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; min-width: 30px; padding: 16px 28px; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">Check it out now</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td align="center" class="m_-689755860868345034mceSpacing-24" id="m_-689755860868345034mceColumnContainer" style="margin: 0px; padding-left: 40px; padding-right: 40px; padding-top: 24px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><br /><img alt="©valspierssews" class="CToWUd a6T" role="presentation" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhMzLRmmKC1SNEyr7xmvOy5OMTyMa3canSJ15qCYNv70PnAicRbt0YdGDLrUY46un6cDYmjwEzx10XBFsTWAlEFMd_J9fReqdqiZCYrm_8tp6pRwslnajvQJSpEqxGxhLTAy9VRSmfsvoydrmrsmqr9RmJ0x0GVfg49hS2GODbAjLLD2qO_GRiOFg_nFUB24oFo4BHG2_oltTtBzSILUGCXXcN1beYNVyt3z4o5m-iAZpajJ6XAyw=s16000" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; outline: none; width: 264px;" tabindex="0" title="©valspierssews" /><br /><br /><div class="m_-689755860868345034mceText" style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; width: 580px;"><h1 class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="font-size: 31.248px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I have another hobby!</h1></div><img alt="" class="CToWUd" role="presentation" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiu3Kx2_RwuzIXJk1UucNxnGgkn3nB1j3LjDucWkjAtmDRyqsDqbBurTFLDbH_A5Yi_JGs5tb6VZmAcLNzoo6tUs1Hr86AcfTpkqbFj_oAhEEakwzmH2sY9rmQGfMi8kbia76nx7vUua8HSRXz3Vs7xDKwLVRmiIy3I3kM12RKl8RVNGCyCEJ2UYl65sS32a-i2GJCtkcufMfS7BQOKnb6RVJC1P4Kbu0vTLvOWcxpNGae891aGEA=s0-d-e1-ft&dpr=2" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; outline: none; text-align: start; width: 112px;" width="112" /><div class="m_-689755860868345034mceText" style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; width: 580px;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;">It always feels good to start something new. In my case I am restarting my jewellery making. With everything I know about an Etsy based business I hope to add another string to my bow and start selling bangles and necklaces.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;">This time I am concentrating on gemstones. They are just so beautiful and I love all the mystical properties attributed to the different crystals. I am not a fanatical believer in the metaphysical properties of the gemstones but I think they make great reminders of our affirmations and goals. Each stone is said to enhance particular positive qualities of a person. </p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;">I love to journal and I know that writing something down makes it more likely to happen. I think it is the same with the gemstones. Amazonite is associated with self care, self love and emotional balance. Wearing an Amazonite bracelet and knowing what it is associated with I will be reminded to take breaks or not let other people upset me. </p><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;">I think of the gemstones as my goals and affirmations written in stone.</p><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;"><br /></p></div><img alt="©Valspierssews" class="CToWUd a6T" role="presentation" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjAJHbvBaHTgDU5jlqsrVtx6660gdMLMXEKV-cZvcM-pkXqQfMZaDUS5qYrgFkY315DseNFProanDCkYsZwm8eg_mg_VvHOcRGMIiXR91wOHrPluFNeHfYMJiuYo8toRc3XO5gdHa9WV_AGadbGzLSLaK6l_c5sZ2X3R_OEYoooRsJDB4fJxxHTrVJB-pNUR3_U5mqW94ac_np8TQr2B5TfyqkOOT3JpHVdgaeMBcVJvP-H9oMB_g=s16000" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; outline: none; text-align: start; width: 305px;" tabindex="0" title="©Valspierssews" /><br /><br /><div class="m_-689755860868345034mceText" style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; width: 580px;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;">Happy Doll Dressmaking,</p><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;">Val</p></div><img alt="" class="CToWUd a6T" role="presentation" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjZ76PINd7fEJje2bN3ixiCJ4wG9zsTRK6Zv66uAjeZfX1VPKAV-T8GdEwFdqtg01uazqik86ZnPJ34JQHIZZeHmQfanb6EE0mtSPNt0uNFdPZYXbV0Yvb3b3_j0lCEYSZtj4WOZhdRv2kJO2P34CbWsq-iLeUNddmg2roD7IuYtlh3LACzbU9dHLQZTEigxcfI_5UO2l7VvnMr-yDJm74s6dn1usECFX5HN_ELmqcnk8shtExQhw=s0-d-e1-ft&dpr=2" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; outline: none; text-align: start; width: 184px;" tabindex="0" width="184" /><div class="m_-689755860868345034mceText" style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; width: 580px;"><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;">Don’t forget to have a look at the tiered dress pattern. It is perfect for using up small strips of fabric or mixing up patterns and plains.</p><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;"><br /></p></div><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: #f30eac; border-bottom-left-radius: 50px; border-bottom-right-radius: 50px; border-top-left-radius: 50px; border-top-right-radius: 50px; margin: 0px; text-align: center; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blogspot.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D1fd227fa280632e9a25b50665%26id%3D1699584e91%26e%3De7119ea516&source=gmail&ust=1635104273685000&usg=AFQjCNGnmaF1Y8rhdu-AiafS4XfuagB2YA" href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/651990268/discounted-for-my-newsletter-2059-1859?ref=shop_home_active_59&crt=1" style="border-bottom-left-radius: 50px; border-bottom-right-radius: 50px; border-top-left-radius: 50px; border-top-right-radius: 50px; border: 2px solid rgb(243, 14, 172); color: white; display: inline-block; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; min-width: 30px; padding: 16px 28px; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">Get the tiered dress pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="m_-689755860868345034mceText" style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; width: 580px;"><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;">There are a couple more things in the freebies folder. One is the envelope for the 18” doll dress pattern. I realised that it was not exactly half size in the file in the shop so I put just the envelope in the newsletter folder. I fixed the file in the Etsy shop so you have the right file if you bought the pattern after Sept 2021.</p><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;"><br /></p><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; word-break: break-word;">Click the link below to sign up for the newsletter </p><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; word-break: break-word;">and also get access to the Newsletter Freebies Vault.</p><p class="m_-689755860868345034last-child" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; word-break: break-word;"><br /></p><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom-left-radius: 50px; border-bottom-right-radius: 50px; border-top-left-radius: 50px; border-top-right-radius: 50px; margin: 0px; text-align: center; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blogspot.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D1fd227fa280632e9a25b50665%26id%3Dbe366b07d4%26e%3De7119ea516&source=gmail&ust=1635104273685000&usg=AFQjCNFMEDfgPS0fIrWZdOPUgds5uPR6vg" href="http://eepurl.com/cZGwtX" style="border-bottom-left-radius: 50px; border-bottom-right-radius: 50px; border-top-left-radius: 50px; border-top-right-radius: 50px; border: 2px solid rgb(243, 14, 172); color: black; display: inline-block; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; min-width: 30px; padding: 16px 28px; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">Doll Dressmaking Newsletter Freebies</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" role="presentation" style="table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><colgroup><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col><col span="1"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="m_-689755860868345034mceColumn" colspan="12" style="background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="m_-689755860868345034mceSpacing-24" id="m_-689755860868345034mceColumnContainer" style="margin: 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div class="m_-689755860868345034mceText" style="display: inline-block; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; width: 612px;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;"><em>Copyright (C) 2021 Valspierssews. 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