Who can share patterns? |
| Tiny
Betsy, Madeline,
Cloe
& Stacy
are all close enough in size that they share the same patterns. Each doll
has her own page and item number to allow me to track which doll is most
popular |
| Kelly
and Strawberry
Shortcake are also very close in size. A simple modification
to the bodice is all that is necessary as SS is skinnier |
| Tiny
Kitty and the new smooth body Barbie
only have length issues therefore the patterns for Tiny Kitty will have
Barbie and Tiny Kitty cutting lines! |
| 1"
scale dolls-- most lady dolls where the body is made of wrapped
pipecleaner and not porcelain. The full body dolls should work but will
require adjustment of most major areas such as bust, waist & hips along
with occationally skirt length depending on how long the legs are or how
they are done. |
| Most baby dolls that are 1 1/2"-2" tall are generally the same
sizes and the patterns should work wtih little to no trouble. |
Are the dress form patterns 1" scale? |
| Yes, currently all my dress form patterns are 1" scale only although
I do have plans for other sizes for Barbie, Tiny Kitty and possibly other
dolls as well. |
Can you explain further how to use a Pattern Kit? |
| Pattern Kits are generally basic blocks or sloper pieces that can be altered
into many styles. In the regular fashion industry a sloper is setup and
is the basis for all the clothes that are seen in the stores hence the reason
some things might not fit a specific person as the slopers are based on
'average' measurements and not designed specifically with an individual
in mind. |
| A sloper fits but is not form fitting as that is a specific pattern for
a specific style as in a fitted evening gown's bodice. Slopers are a base
piece that more pieces can be made from using a slash n' spread or pin n'
pivot method of pattern alteration. Any style loose or form fitting can
be created from the sloper. Darts that curve outward slightly will fit closer
to the body than straight darts, tucks taken accross the area where a dart
would be can be more flattering to a figure than a series of pleats, A series
of darts makes for a more interesting design than a single dart, darts that
come from a different point on the bodice or that are curved can make for
a more interesting design. It's all in the imagination as to where a dart
should be as they do not have to come just from the waist they can come
from the sides, armhole or neck and still provide fit to the bust. |
| As for skirts there are many things that can be done to make a skirt fit
or fuller it depends on the design you have in mind. The patterns in a kit
are the base for almost any design you can think of it just depends on what
you want as to how you alter the pattern. |
