Pattern ratings
If you are new to sewing or making dolls you may not know which pattern to start with. I've included a skill rating on each of my doll sewing patterns to help you.
The tables below show the skill rating of each sewing pattern. In some of the patterns, the dolls and clothes have different ratings. The tables show the reason for patterns being given a rating higher than beginner-level to help you decide whether you are ready to try it yet
Whilst some patterns have been given a higher skill rating they are still written as if they were for beginners with step-by-step instructions and detailed instructions. All of my patterns include tips from my years making dolls and highlight common mistakes to help you avoid them.
The easiest pattern for beginners is the bunny, followed closely by the bear
Doll patterns
Pattern | Rating | Reason for rating |
Bunny Shorts Skirt |
Beginner
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Bear Overalls |
Beginner
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Dog Dress Playsuit |
Beginner Beginner Confident beginner |
Attaching the bodice to the shorts |
Cat Dress |
Beginner Confident beginner |
Attaching the ruffle to the sleeves |
Fox and wolf Dress All-in-one |
Beginner Beginner Confident beginner |
Attaching the waistband to the shorts |
Deer Turn up trousers Ruffle trousers Waistcoat |
Intermediate Beginner Confident beginner Beginner |
Y seam on the face requires precise sewing
Attaching the ruffle to the straps
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Mouse Dress/shirt Bloomers/underwear Headband |
Beginner Confident beginner Beginner Beginner |
Sewing the casing on the neckline is tricky (a video is provided)
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Lamb Dress Romper Jumpsuit Bow |
Confident beginner Confident beginner Confident beginner Confident beginner Beginner |
Sewing with furry fabrics is a little tricky if you haven't done any sewing before. The straps on the clothes are thin and a little tricky if you are new to sewing |
Clothes patterns
Pattern | Rating | Reason for rating |
Spring outfit | Beginner | |
Daisy dress | Beginner | |
Pyjamas and sleep mask | Intermediate |
Attaching the collar and sleeves to the shirt |