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Pattern Drafting

2/8/2016

 
A year ago, I made four Italian Renaissance inspired outfits with the intention of providing
a pattern Tutorial on how to make them. I had so many gorgeous fabrics that would
look amazing as Renaissance gowns for the dolls, but it just wasn't going to happen.  
So I figured by providing patterns, people could make their own.
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I took photos of most of the construction steps as I went along, but life happened,
and I never did put the Tutorial together.  So I figured it was about time I did.

I've pulled all the Elfdoll-sized patterns, traced them, and have turned them into a
pattern pdf. I figured while I was it it, I might as well do the patterns for the EID-size
​version as well. After all, the instructions are exactly the same.
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So, the EID patterns have been drawn up, and now I have to make the pdf and print it
​out to check to see if the patterns come out the right size. Then I can start the Tutorial.
Inma
2/8/2016 04:03:04 pm

Thank you in advance Martha for the tutorial, that's very kind of you. I don't have these dolls but I'll be glad to see how it is made. For example, I've always wondered how were made the sleeves. Is there a chemise under the gown that is visible through the openings in the sleeves, or did you sew a piece of fabric in some way in these openings to look like a chemise under the gown ? And the sleeves themselves, are they separated pieces ?

Martha
2/8/2016 04:15:17 pm

No, it's nowhere near 'historically correct' with all the different layers, or it would be way too bulky. The costumes may look complex, but I try to keep the construction super simple. Purists may not agree, but it's only the final look that matters to me. The instructions for the sleeves are the most detailed parts, and there's not much point in trying to explain it here when the pictures in the tutorial will show exactly how it's done.

Inma
2/9/2016 06:47:27 am

Thank you, I think I'll try to make one for my dolls, I'm not a purist either.

Jitka
2/8/2016 04:24:37 pm

It's very generous of you Martha, thank you in advance for the tutorial. I always admired your Renaissance gowns, so I will try to sew mine own for my EID girl.

Jane
2/9/2016 04:21:40 pm

Oh gosh! Thank you so much, this is just so kind of you. I love your tutorials.

Zabou
2/14/2016 05:27:33 am

Thank you in advance for the tutorial. These outfits are so georgous !


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    Martha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes.
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