Natasha Doran

I created this pattern as a small scale mock-up for a life-size pattern, but it just turned out too cute not to share!  I have the pattern for you to download here →  American Girl Doll Cape Pattern List of Materials: Fabric (approximately half a yard total) Thread Needles/Sewing Machine Scissors Sewing Pins Closure of choice 1. First things first you will lay out the pattern on your fabric and cut out the pieces.  This cape has 2 layers, so if you would like a contrasting lining, every piece will be cut out of your fashion fabric and your lining fabric.  For this example, I used the same fabric for both layers. 2. Next, you will connect each "side" piece to the front or back pieces.  First, you will line up the straight edge of the shoulder and the end of the curve of the side piece. Then you will line up the straight edges at the end. You will follow along with the straight edges up towards the curve and then ease around the cur

Follow along with my sewing of this 1865 corset! Till next time! ♥️

I want to begin first with clarifying that this is not how to draft any blouse pattern, but particularly my 1940s Vintage Inspired Blouse, from the previous blog post .  Not necessarily a beginner's tutorial, but hopefully still simple to follow! To draft this pattern you will need: Measuring tape Pencil A large sheet of paper (wrapping paper, wax paper, newspaper, etc...) Calculator French Curve Ruler  (click to download from https://growyourownclothes.com/ ) 1. So your first step is to gather your own measurements, whether for your self or another person.  You will want your measurements to comfortable, not too loose or too tight. You will need measurements of: Bust* Waist* Length from base of neck to desired shirt length Length from base of neck to waist Length from top of shoulder to armscye (below armpit) Circumference of bicep* Length from base of neck to end of the shoulder *You will need to add wearing ease.  This is a fitted blouse