Congratulations! You did an excellent job. For sewing the elastic on the sleeves, I always do it with my machine. I tack it on and then stretch it out as I am sewing directly onto the fabric. The dolls never seem to mind the elastic being directly on their arms. I've done it by hand and it isn't fun. If you are using a machine, you can get a quilter's foot which is used for 1/4" sewing. I use mine and never have any problems making 1/4" seams. I've done it with a regular A foot and never had a problem, but I tend to have a good eye for seeing a 1/4" seam. I always finish off my edges, not to prevent unraveling, but because I think they look more professionally done. My machine has a stitch that can be used for finishing so I don't bother with a serger anymore. Like someone said you can use a zigzag stitch if you don't have a serger or a machine that will make finished edges. I actually love sewing doll clothes for all sizes. To me it is easier than sewing for kids and adults.

<font color="#051E50" size="1">[ August 17, 2005 01:10 AM: Message edited by: historylover ]</font>