I haven't got lost or gone missing. I've been busy. I spent a lot of time designing a bodice for the Gotz dolls. I used the bodice from one pattern and then used another pattern to make it better.
Take One
To get a good idea of what I needed to do, I made the bodice from Pink Ladybug Fashions for a doll that is only 1/2" taller than the Gotz dolls.
This pattern is well drafted and the first muslin fit quite well.
The tummies on these dolls create a bit of a fitting issue. I got out an unpublished pattern designed by a friend and laid started to look at what I needed to do.
Using the drafting lessons from Pattern Designing, I worked until I got a bodice pattern I was happy with.
Take Two
I lengthened the bodice and was happy with the fit.
I attached the skirt to make sure it fit. Not too bad.
Take Three
Next was to add the sleeves to the bodice and do the final fitting.
Take Four
In the end, I did take 1/4" off the center back, 1/16" off the front and back waist and worked on the side seams a bit.
It was time to make the dress using a lovely piece of cotton from the stash.
I'm thrilled with the bodice. The sleeves are from the original pattern. I want to make them elbow length to see how they look. That means another bodice from scrap fabric.
I'm doing some quilting right now and will be back to work on the sleeveless t-shirts and maybe a quilt for the dolls.
Happy Doll Sewing..........................................
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