Making a Rag Doll Part 2 - Clothes

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If you're working on a doll you've made, then use the diagram below for an idea of how to adapt body patterns into clothes. If not and you're making clothes for another doll then cover it with a layer of cling film and pieces of masking tape to make a pattern that you can start with.

1. Starting from your pattern draw a new shape 2-3mm outside the original lines, then using that new outline create the shapes of collar and bottom edge for both front and back.
2. Choose your fabric* and cut out your pieces, leaving at least 1/2"(15mm) seam allowance.
3. Wherever possible make each piece in a double-layer so that the raw edges can be folded inside and kept neat.
4. I prefer to hand-stitch, particularly around the collar, but if you have the skill you can do it on the machine. Sew any long, straight seams on the machine if you like, using 1-2mm stitches.
5. You don't have to press these, but I usually go over the fabric before I cut so it at least starts neat.

*I prefer to use stable fabrics that do not fray easily, but if you cut with a wide margin and/or use pinking shears it is possible to keep things neat.