Sat, Oct 20, 07 at 9:59 AM
Author:Charlette Bledsoe
Subject:Doll Clothes Patterns
Jack and I spoke about patterns for doll clothes at his seminar in Memphis. I have had the worse time since the seminar finding patterns that will fit the doll we made in class. The ones on the market are either far too wide or too short in length. Yes, I can adjust the pattern, but it would be nice to have the correct patterns for any size soft sculpt Art Doll that we create whether it is with the smallest armature or the largest. If anyone has some they are willing to share or sell, I would be interested. Jack - we talked about you publishing your patterns, have you given any more thought to that? I would love to buy them from you, if possible.
Sat, Oct 20, 07 at 8:54 PM
Author:Jack Johnston
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
We will make a pattern book one day. It is not at the top of our to-do list, but we will eventually make one. We are currently working on a baby book. Once it is finished and on the shelves we will do the pattern book. Thanks, Jack
Mon, Oct 22, 07 at 12:48 PM
Author:Lori Metcalf
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
Charlette,
I understand your frustrations with patterens, I'm lucky enough to have a sister that helps me out the costuming. But I have purchased patterns from the this website www.brownhousedolls.com they are pretty simple, but needed minimal adjustments when I was costuming some of my lady dolls.
Lori
Sat, Oct 27, 07 at 4:47 AM
Author:Nolita Wineman
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
Hi, I found this basic formula for a 6 gore skirt. It uses a human sized example but can be applied to a doll.
With permission(would be a long post), I'll break down that formula into different types of garments. But I bet just reading that gives you a lot of info on how to make more than just a 6 gore skirt. ;) Just free your mind and think in shapes.
In case you haven't found the info already. Zip ties make great boning for corsets, and elegant dress bodices.
Sat, Oct 27, 07 at 5:44 AM
Author:Nolita Wineman
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
Oops forgot to include the url. Smacked myself on the forehead for that one. http://patternsthatfityou.com/freeclasses4.htm
Sat, Oct 27, 07 at 9:35 AM
Author:Jo Davis
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
I have had success by putting the oringal pattern pieces on a copier, then reducing them 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%. I mark each pattern piece with how much it was reduced, and keep them together with the original pattern in a folder. Then, when I am ready to costume a doll, I can hold the pattern pieces up to my doll and decide which "size" will work the best.
Fri, Nov 2, 07 at 2:28 PM
Author:Charlette Bledsoe
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
I assume you are talking about doll clothes patterns, correct? If so, which doll pattern do you use? The American Doll is 18" tall but is too thick, which is easily corrected, but the arms and leg lengths are way off. I want adult clothes that just happen to be small. ;o)
Wed, Nov 7, 07 at 1:33 PM
Author:Jo Davis
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
Yes, I am talking about doll clothes patterns. You can shorten the arm and leg lengths on the pattern by making pleat in the middle of the pattern so that the top and bottom are not affected. I am not sure what you mean by "adult clothes that happen to be small". Do you mean using "people" patterns and not doll patterns?
Sat, Nov 10, 07 at 5:56 PM
Author:patricia langston
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
Lincoln mold company has excellent patterns and they are vert helpfull to me. Im sure they can help you. Also I bought Lyn Alexanders book on drafting patterns for dolls. there are pattern drafting and draping books on amazon. and on yahoo groups I signed up for a pattern making group and there are costuming groups of people who make original patterns and costuming sites on the net. I have to draft and drape each costume for my origianl dolls too. I m working on some extremely extravagant costumes . I hope this helps. I always search on the net for answers through books, tutorials and sites. There is the book and website " HOw to make sewing patterns" by Donald McCunn he has a website that has tutorial patterns drafting patterns for the sloper patterns and the yahoo group he has to answer questions.
patricia
Sun, Nov 11, 07 at 1:46 PM
Author:Charlette Bledsoe
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
I must not have described it properly. I want patterns for clothing that adults would wear since the dolls that I am sculpting are adults. Baby clothes (rompers, baby doll dresses, smocking, baby overalls, one piece pjs) wouldn't look right or appropriate on adult dolls. Likewise, adult clothing (suit jacket, pants, vest, antique dress, blouses, stockings, etc.) wouldn't look right or appropriate on a child doll. I want patterns for adult clothing that would fit 18" slender dolls. I don't want patterns for baby doll clothes that only look appropriate on baby dolls. A general pair of adult pants can be generic, and I can modify them to have belt loops, darts, pockets, zippers, etc. So can a basic shirt or jacket pattern. I can turn a jacket pattern into a shirt pattern etc. Also a general dress pattern would work because I can make the sleeves different, add layers, or make different modifications to the patterns myself. Thus, I am looking for adult clothing for adult dolls.
Mon, Nov 12, 07 at 6:43 PM
Author:Jack Johnston
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
If you wish to use patterns for adult clothing you may. Just take the patterns to Kinko's or a store like theirs and ask them to reduce your pattern down to the size you want. If you have made your doll to the right scale of 8 heads tall, etc. then the reduction in patterns will work perfectly. Good luck, Jack
Wed, Jun 4, 08 at 11:57 PM
Author:Sally Fuhr
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
The trick with dressing a doll is to keep everything in scale: Lightweight fabric, small scale print, 80 weight thread, No. 8, extra sharp needle, micro-buttons, stitch length (1.5). They need not be assembled like ready to wear garments, the the doll isn't going to cooperate by bending it's arms, etc. as you put the garments on it. Detail the garment while it is flat. Use tissue paper stabilizer to keep it from distorting, leave plenty of seam allowance pressed under, then trim away after stitching. Nylon knee-highs make great lingerie! Shirts: sew one undersleeve and side seam. Put that side on then ladderstitch by hand the other side. Attach the doll's head last. Then put on a collar, using fabric glue dots if necessary. Very thin pro-scult will stretch and handle just like leather for shoes. Think outside the pattern envelope. If you goof, don't worry. You won't spank yourself.
Fri, Nov 2, 07 at 2:29 PM
Author:Charlette Bledsoe
Subject:Re: Doll Clothes Patterns
I assume you are talking about doll clothes patterns, correct? If so, which doll pattern do you use? The American Doll is 18" tall but is too thick, which is easily corrected, but the arms and leg lengths are way off. I want adult clothes that just happen to be small. ;o)