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 1st 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).
Features include 2 versions of crochet for a corset-camisole, and a bonus sewing pattern for the Toreador Pants modeled in photos. 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 10 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 3 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.
The corset-camisoles have been designed with a series of connecting bodices with minimal ends:
6 for Version 1, and 2 for Version 2 (excluding ends of lacings/straps)
Sewing pattern for stretch toreador pants is included and is one size fits all. Using cotton/spandex, there is no need for bulky elastic; waistband simply folds over and forms a 'V' at front. Fits perfectly for all waist sizes because of the specific pattern cut and 2-way stretch fabric.
I have had a lot of fun thinking of ways to use this camisole design, as can be seen in the previous OOAK items pictured at left. It works well on it's own or can be layered under jackets with minimal bulk.
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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.
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