How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns

Create a Wardrobe for ANY Doll

You have style, and you have grace, but what about your doll? In the course series, "Easy Doll Clothes Design Techniques," doll clothing designer Chelly Wood teaches you three easy methods for designing doll clothes. The first course, "How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns," explains the fundamentals of pattern alteration. Chelly’s two passions are sewing doll clothes and writing books. Her expertise is transparent as she seamlessly equips you to create a doll wardrobe that reflects your style.

Chelly explains the fundamentals of pattern alteration, including how to lengthen sleeves, adjust seam allowances, and extend closures. We'll learn how to create patterns for skirts, pants, shirts, and dresses that fit your doll's unique shape -- whether we're sewing for an 18-inch doll, an 11-inch fashion doll, or even a tiny dollhouse-sized doll. Learn to combine and alter doll clothes patterns you already own. Chelly will share her trick for resizing patterns from small to large and from large to small. Look for more classes from Chelly on other doll clothing techniques...coming soon.