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• To Judge a Pattern, Start with Its Cover
• by craftygiftsetc( 2180)
• Prepare and compare There are several important things to have in mind every time you look for a pattern: a solid image of the type of garment you want to sew, your personal preferences about fit, the kind of... 

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  sewing pattern | Simplicity | McCall | Vogue | Butterick

• 9 of 10 people found this guide helpful

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• Shampooing Your Favorite 18" Dolls
• by craftygiftsetc( 2180)
• Even dolls who don't get played with much can get dirty or damaged hair; in fact, even more so if they aren't behind glass and they never get the dust brushed out. If you have a doll who is going to be ... 

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  doll clothes pattern | Simplicity | McCall | Vogue | Butterick

• 7 of 7 people found this guide helpful

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• Use Graph Paper to Lengthen a Pattern Piece
• by craftygiftsetc( 2180)
• PATTERN AND LAYOUT TIP When you need to split a pattern in order to lengthen it, fill the gap with graph paper -- the 1/4-inch grid provides a perfect guide for correctly spacing and aligning the pieces (or... 

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  sewing pattern | McCall | dress | Simplicity | Butterick

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• Conditioning the Hair of Your Favorite 18" Dolls
• by craftygiftsetc( 2180)
• After you've washed the hair, try conditioning it by soaking it in fabric softener: this is known as "the Downy dunk". How to Condition a Doll's Hair with a "Downy Dunk" Click on a thumbnail to get a larger... 

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  doll clothes pattern | Simplicity | McCall | Vogue | Butterick

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• Fashion Glossary---variations of sleeves
• by craftygiftsetc( 2180)
• Arm yourself with sleeve knowledge and you can make a difference in your appearance. Every element of clothing can affect your image--even something as minor as a sleeve. Minimize attention to thin arms or... 

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  pattern costume | dress | McCall | Vogue | gown

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