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French Curves for Dolls

Ever wondered where to get small pattern drafting tools suitable for doll clothes pattern making? You can find a French Curve Set fairly easily actually. After some quick looking around I found a great set that works not only for dolls … Continue reading

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Pattern Drafting Crash Course – Glossary Terms

Glossary of Terms Abdomen- area between the waist and hips around the belly button area Abdomen arc- 1/4 of the total circumference of the fattest part Apex- the doll’s nipple if she has one or the tip of her breast Arc- 1/4 of … Continue reading

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Pattern Drafting Crash Course – Truing Up Your Patterns

Truing Patterns This will explain how to smooth out your patterns in preparation for use in creating styles from the basic patterns. The first draft of each piece should be carefully cut apart and the following places checked for accuracy and 90 … Continue reading

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