This goes together quite easily, since it’s really just a series of straight lines. Shirts and smocks with the same general layout (small variations in neckline) continue to be used into the sixteenth century, at least, and I can see why: it’s easy. There’s no need for a gusset, because of the angle the sleeves are placed on. That is so cool. (If you don’t know why that’s cool, it’s because you’ve never sewn an underarm gusset by machine. They’re all sorts of annoying.)
As the Doctor used to say, Allons-y!
During this demo, I use the following skills:- Blanket Stitched Edging
- Finishing a Seam Allowance by Hand
- Hairline Seam
- Making Decorative Knots
- Stay Stitching
- The Square Chain Stitch
[human_sized_skills]
Oh, hey… This whole thing will make a lot more sense if you know that I’m using this pattern.
I am, for a change, not going to be all pushy about what kind of seams you use. I’m using a french seam. (Well, technically a hairline seam, as this is for a doll.) You could just sew the darned thing and let thread monsters eat your seams over time. That’s fine. Heck, you could chuck it through a serger. I would, but I don’t have a dolly-sized serger. ;)
Next… The Sleeves