My father taught me to sew. I draw the design using measurements of the doll or person. There are several wonder papers that can be used for making patterns or just tissue paper. Cut and sew... if it doesn't look the way you want... alter until it does.

Once you get your pattern then cut the fabric.

You could also go to the library and check out some pattern books... copy a basic pattern for the 18" doll and then embellish it to the style you want. Use the pattern as a starting point and play with the tissue until you get what you want.

Dad used to say that I created an outfit like a chef cooks... a pinch here and a dash there. Thank goodness no one ever knew .. that it's just something I like to do for fun. I guess you could say.. that I play at sewing and sometimes it turns out nice. [img]smile.gif[/img] ^j^ Mrs.C.

<font color="#33CCCC" size="1">[ August 31, 2006 01:54 AM: Message edited by: Mrs. C. ]</font>