I’m amused I post a 16″ pattern and am asked how can I see to sew that small? The answer is lots of light, magnifying glass and zoom on the computer along with strained 20/20 and mild glasses! Honestly I work even smaller than Brends Starr, I work in 1/2″ scale too. This means my smallest doll I’ve sewn for is a whopping 1/2″ tall!
Tiny 1/2" tall Baby, the dress is computer drafted and *machine* sewn!
I started in 1″ scale making patterns for my lady doll Katherine, from there I made a smocked dress pattern for a 1″ baby I named after my then 1yr now 11yr old daughter Seraphine.
Baby Seraphine 1 1/2" Tall
I was hooked on drafting in miniature! I have even written a book on it and taught online & face to face classes locally.I branched out to larger dolls that my daughter could play with such as Madeline and Tiny Betsy both of which are in great condition despite being played with!
Various Dolls who Fit Tiny Betsy Patterns
Beyond that I’ve don some things for various fashion dolls from Tiny Kitty to Kitty Collier and several dolls in between.
I love drafting for the various size dolls and once in a while I get to play with them more. This summer I hope to get into my backyard and start taking photos of the dresses that will improve the look and feel of the main site along with allow me to share what I’ve created over the years more clearly. The smallest dolls are the hardest for me to photograph but I have a better camera and should be able to get better photos. Beyond that I’ll share some of the patterns that I’ve completed.
How do I do all this…. very carefully, patiently and with a lot of trial and error on the sewing construction end of things. The hardest part is writing up how to put the outfits together so someone else can make the outfit.
Enjoy what I’ve shared!
Sue Darby
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