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15 - 18 inch Raggedy
Andy One Piece Shirt and Pants Pattern http://www.susankramer.com/raggedyandy.html
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16 inch (40cm) Raggedy Ann doll in tutu
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15 to 18 inch Raggedy Ann Doll Tutu Pattern |
Here are patterns and instructions for making tutu costumes
to fit 15 inch to 18 inch (65cm) Raggedy Ann dolls.
The model is my 16 inch Raggedy
Ann.
Bodice of Costume
Bodice pattern
Following the instructions below make your 1 inch square graph paper and
transfer the pattern markings.
You may use the pattern for your own use and gifts, but not commercially.
To make your 1 inch square (2.5cm) grid graph paper
First, take an 8.5x11 inch piece of plain paper and draw 1 inch squares - I do
this by drawing horizontal lines 1 inch apart down the page, and then vertical
lines 1 inch apart across the page.
Next, looking at the .jpg image you want to enlarge, copy what is in each of my
squares into your larger squares.
Note that on the bodice front the center front is a fold line.
Hint: If you think you will use the pattern many times, cut out the
pattern pieces in scraps of material or muslin for a more permanent template.
Materials needed
- One third yard of shiny satin or acetate lining material.
- 2 Velcro® dots for back closure.
- Any decorations you may wish to use such as shiny ribbon in one quarter inch
or very narrow widths. Also consider satin rosettes or tiny satin bows around
the waistline.
I like to sew the costumes for dolls by hand as I find it easier to manipulate
the small parts. I save machine stitching for piecing together quilts for dolls
and real babies.
Note: The lower edge of the bodice will just overlap the waistline of
the tutu, but as it is not joined in any way you could make several bodices to
go with the one tutu skirt - today she's the bridesmaid and tomorrow the bride!
In the photo below the center front has been extended down one half inch to a
point, which is one variation.
Bodice Sewing Instructions
1. Cut 2 sets of pattern pieces. One set is the good material and the other set
is the lining. They can be the same material if you'd like.
2. For each set, turn up the waist edge one quarter inch to the wrong side and
press with a very cool iron, if acetate material, but do not sew.
3. For each set sew side seams together.
4. Line up the 2 sets right sides together and sew all around the edges except
the long waist edge, which you have already turned in one quarter inch to the
wrong side.
5. Clip armhole and neck seams and turn pieces right side out.
6. Blind stitch the waist seam of both sets together.
7. Blind stitch shoulder seams - they should just meet and not overlap.
8. Sew on Velcro® dots at neckline and waist edge.
Decorate as desired to make the kind of costume you want - some ideas are
ballet dancer, bridal gown, Cinderella, fairy or a princess.
Note: The lower edge of the bodice will just overlap the waistline of
the tutu, but as it is not joined in any way you could make several bodices to
go with the one tutu skirt!
This illustration shows how to sew the bodice to the lining:
Materials for Skirt
- Two thirds yard of nylon net that is 42 inches wide.
- One quarter inch elastic that is one half inch longer than waist measurement.
- Decorations for the finishing touch.
Construction of Skirt
1. I used a stiff nylon net material in a strip 11 inches by 42 inches (the
width of the nylon net).
2. Fold the netting in half on the long edge so it is 5.5 inches wide and 2
layers thick.
3. I recommend the fullness to be 7 times the waist measurement of your doll.
So, if she has a 12 inch waist you'll need to make the width 84 inches. That
would be one more piece like in number 1. The photo above shows how your
doll tutu will look with the fullness I recommend here. This gives your
doll a nice full skirt. There is no need for a side seam because of the
fullness of the skirt and additionally, nylon net does not ravel.
4. Next, sew a casing for one quarter inch wide elastic along the folded edge
by stitching in one half inch from the folded edge.
5. Measure your doll’s waist and cut a one quarter inch wide piece of elastic
one half inch longer for overlap.
6. Thread elastic through casing and stitch elastic closed. Again, you do not
need to sew netting together because it is so full.
If the doll’s waist is 12 inches around, the fullness of the tutu will be 7
times greater. This is full enough for the finished tutu to stand out to the
sides.
And, by having folded the netting in half you've made a built in lining,
creating a nice fullness. Tease the layers apart after dressing the doll.
To finish, pull the tutu on and decorate it if you wish. Some ideas are small
bows of satin ribbon, satin rosettes, dabs of glue and glitter (tutu will not
be able to be washed).
This basic tutu can be used as the basis for many costume ideas, such as a
bridal gown, ballet skirt, Cinderella skirt, and fairy costume.
Article and photographs copyright Susan Kramer
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page created July 24, 2011; updated February 14, 2024