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
Bear Overalls	Beginner
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
Mouse Dress/shirt Bloomers/underwear Headband	Beginner Confident beginner Beginner Beginner	Sewing the casing on the neckline is tricky (a video is provided)
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