Sewing Booklets for doll clothes

DOLL SEWING BOOKS/BOOKLETS

Booklets (and patterns) are available either in PDF format or in printed form/sent via
first class mail. I have moved the purchase options to another site that has a shopping cart.
This allows for faster purchasing ability - AND for instant download when purchasing
the PDF option! Follow the links below.

PDF version: https://daleraedesigns.shop/doll-booklets-pdf

Printed version: https://daleraedesigns.shop/doll-booklets-printed

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Fitting and Pattern Making Techniques for BJDs

Booklet was created as a handout at a workshop presented at IDEX 2009 and was based on fitting and pattern creation (using a human pattern instruction sheet pattern pictures) lessons used by my Creating Patterns for BJDs Yahoo Group. Booklet is 59 pages & includes numerous pictures, a blank measurement sheet as well as measurement charts for 8 different MSD size dolls and 8 different SD size doll. Contents of booklet includes: measuring the doll; analyzing body shape; slopers (what are they & how are they used); pattern origins; understanding ease (fitting & design); how to measure the pattern; formula for enlarging/shrinking a pattern; creating a pattern for a small-busted MSD doll - Narae (from people pattern instruction sheet); creating a pattern for a large-busted SD doll - Elfdoll Ruru - showing a full-bust alteration to bodice (from people pattern instruction sheet); construction instructions for a lined, sheath dress; sources (books, etc.); blank measurement sheet; measurements for 8 different MSD and SD size dolls.

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Sweaters-To-Sew BJDs -- How to make doll sweaters from socks

Booklet was prepared and given to participants in a workshop at IDEX 2009. Booklet contains information that includes choosing the right socks for a particular size doll, ribbing choices, lining - fabrics and how to line the sweaters (and why), and how to lay out the pattern pieces on a sock (some diagrams included). A simple pattern is included in both MSD and SD size. Several pictures are included in this version to show the variety of sweaters, ribbings and trims that can be utilized. This booklet is meant to be a companion to my sock sweater patterns and only includes the pattern mentioned above (sample can be seen if you click on the picture to the left). Can be purchased as a spiral bound booklet mailed via priority shipping or as a PDF file attached to an email (please note that it is 17 pages plus front and back cover and has numerous color photos ).

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Fitting & Pattern Making Techniques for Fashion Dolls

Booklet was prepared and given to participants in a workshop at the Tonner Convention, 2006 and is based on information from my website pages "Measuring and Fitting" and "Creating a Doll Pattern" as well as additional information on a few pattern alterations common to fashion dolls. Note: This booklet does not contain pattern pieces or sewing instructions. Can be purchased as a spiral bound booklet mailed first class or as a PDF file attached to an email (please note that it is 32 pages plus front and back cover and has color photos on nearly every page).

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Sweaters-To-Sew -- How to make doll sweaters from socks

Booklet was prepared and given to participants in a workshop at the Modern Doll Convention 2006 and is based on information from my website page "Making Sock Sweaters" as well as additional information on pattern layout on socks (with diagrams) and a pattern is included in Tyler/Gene size. Is a companion to my sock sweater patterns. Can be purchased as a spiral bound booklet mailed first class or as a PDF file attached to an email (please note that it is 17 pages plus front and back cover and has numerous color photos ). This booklet is meant to be a companion to my sock sweater patterns