Please note: If you are used to conventional crochet instructions and have a hard time thinking "outside of the box", these designs may not be for you. I use standardized crochet terms/abbreviations and have created simple instructions to the best of my abilities, but I am not trained in pattern writing. I just love to create pretty things and give buyers a chance to create some of their own!
This is my 3rd original design in print. It is designed and sized for most 16"-17" Fashion dolls and/or MSD ball-jointed dolls (both large/small bust, and waist/hip variations). Also included are sizing adaptations of each style for 18'' Kitty Collier. some of these dolls are no longer in my collection, but there may be additional doll types that could wear these stretchy designs.
Crochet features include 4 versions of halter tops and a bra top/panty (bikini), all worked in one piece with only 2 ends to sew in per item! That in itself makes the projects fun. Each style can be worked in 2 hrs. or less. The bonus sewing patterns can be made in 1 hr. or less, using stretch knits.
Halter Styles:
Bustier (adjustable looks by varying hook size and front lacing)
Ruffle (longest version w/front lacing and hem ruffle)
Bolero & Bralette (worked identically, adding 2 extra rows for the Bolero version)
Bikini (attached ties)
Bonus sewing patterns for all sizes shown include:
Mini Can-can Skirt
Mini Wave Skirt & Culottes (my title for the "Betty Boop" inspired hem curls)
[Skirts are double-layer (no waist seam), and culottes are single layer w/foldover at waist. All require good stretch knit fabrics.]
All items have been carefully created to fit multiple sizes and still look tailored to each doll line.
Pattern is printed with "Best" quality on 21 sheets of 8.5" x 11" copy paper (96 bright, 24#) and formatted for easier reading with double-spacing where appropriate. This is especially helpful for the crochet work, which has been proofed thru many scores of hours in past designs and while preparing this pattern for market.
Recommended skill level: Intermediate - Advanced
Work time of all items is 2 hrs. or less!
A 'patient' beginner with at least a basic knowledge of crochet & sewing techniques, and a good eye for recognizing previous stitches, might be able to execute these garments with great success. I have formulated these instructions to a method I like to follow myself.
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Patterns are shipped in a waterproof poly envelope and can be combined together for mailing. My handling fee is the lowest when purchasing direct from my web store (and not Etsy or Ebay). The small handling fee is to help offset some (but not all) of my PayPal fees, monthly postage printing program, and mailing supplies.
A purchase of 2 or more patterns at one time qualifies a $1 discount for each pattern, which will be refunded back to PayPal at time of shipment. I ship most items within 24 hrs. of receiving payment.
For multiple purchases, if shipping paid ever exceeds the actual combined shipping cost (in excess of $1 or more), I will refund that difference back to PayPal.