Pattern Drafting Crash Course

Note: this is my personal opinion about ‘normal’ proportions. All body types are normal depending on the doll or the person! It is a way of describing the differences I see between the dolls as a dressmaker and pattern drafter. All this means is that you have to tell me which doll you have so […].

Here are some suggestions for some common items that can make drafting and sewing for smaller dolls easier! Dryer sheet — can be used for any spot that requires interfacing of sorts as in collars and cuffs but should not be used for the entire garment. I have tried it several times and cutting it […].

This will smooth out your patterns in preparation for use in creating styles from the basic patterns. These little 90° spots are critical when you go to sew things together to ensure your seams are neat and tidy! The first draft of each piece should be carefully cut apart and the following places checked for […].

Torso Skirt Check to be sure your skirt and bodice waists are the same and adjust slightly if necessary Trace your bodice front except for the waist. Only mark where it is Line up the center front/back of the bodice and skirt and the side seams. Trace the skirt.

Waist To Ankle (Inseam) Waist Arc Crotch Depth Hip Depth Outseam 1) Side seam – pants length. Square out at top & bottom to both sides 2) Side hip depth – measure down and square out to both sides 3) Crotch depth – measure down from top crotch depth and square out to both sides […].

A basic straight skirt and a bonus fuller skirt. Measurements Needed Copy the following to your paper before you start and fill in with the correct measurements for the doll you are working with. The ones in italics can be found on the Measurement Chart Waist Arc Hip Depth Front Back Hip Arc Side Hip […].

Copy the following to your paper before you start and fill in with the correct measurements for the doll you are working with. The ones in italics can be found on the Measurement Chart. Sleeve Length Finger Span Upper Arm Sleeve Cap Bottom Marks Wrist Sleeve Cap Top Marks 1) Sleeve length – Otherwise referred […].

Here is the start of the actual drafts. You will need to reference the Measurement Chart for the ease necessary for the draft. Measurements Needed Copy the following to your paper before you start and fill in with the correct measurements for the doll you are working with.

Why are they useful? Specification sheets are very useful to keep track of design details. This is including but not limited to what doll, fabrics, item numbers for those of us in a business or that have a huge doll collection. Most important cost of a project not to mention a copy of the actual […].

The chart on this page is a list of all the measurement amounts for places within the drafting instructions that say ‘see chart’. It is divided so that you can find the right measurement for your size doll that you may currently be working with and use the correct numbers for the step you are […].