Dolly Sewist’s & Crafter’s Resource Roundup

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Welcome to the Sewist’s & Crafter’s Resource Roundup, discover tips and techniques to supplement your journey through the Dolly Insider sewing & craft patterns!

Visit below to access the resources to support you in finishing your project.

Happy dolly sewing & crafting!

List of Resources

Cozy Autumn Pillow Pattern

Watch the following videos to learn how to tie off threads.

Cuddly Bunny Pillow Pattern

Dolly’s Serene Swing

These are the knots we used or suggest for our swing. You can use another secure knot that works for your project.

Two Half Hitches
We used this knot to secure the rope near the swing seat. It creates a simple, secure attachment around the longer section of rope. Watch the tutorial here

Midshipman’s Hitch
This is an alternative knot you can use near the swing seat. It can slide along the rope when loosened, making it useful when you want to adjust the position of the swing. Watch the tutorial here

Bowline Knot
We used this knot to attach the swing ropes to the hanging point. It creates a secure loop and can be untied when you’re ready to take the swing down. Watch the tutorial here

Enchanting Cloak of Mystery Pattern

Everyday Botanicals Tissue Box Guide

Perfectly Plump Pumpkins Pattern

Everyday Botanicals Tissue Box Guide

Shopping Bag for 1/3 Scale Dolls Guide

Starry Night Snuggle Pillow Pattern

Tiny Tassel Playful Pillow Pattern

Learn how to make and attach tassels

Discover How to Sew Snaps

How To Assemble A Pattern

Some patterns may be larger than the 8 1/2″ by 11″ paper.

When this happens, the pattern arrives as tiled pages.

You’ll need to print & tape these pages together to create the full pattern.

Check out the video below to learn how to assemble a pattern.

How To Place A Pattern On Fabric

With sewing patterns, you’ll have to lay your pieces on the fabric in a particular way to cut them correctly.

Below are examples of how to place your pattern on the fabric.

Place On The Fold

If the pattern has this symbol, it means to place the pattern on the fold.

To do this:

  • Fold the fabric so one edge has a fold
  • Secure the pattern piece on the fold and
  • Cut fabric

By cutting the pattern with this method, your fabric is double the size

Mirror Image/Identical Pieces

For patterns like pants or sleeves that require mirror images (pieces that have to be identical in shape but are in opposite directions) you’ll need to fold the fabric and place the pattern anywhere on the material but not on the fold.

When you cut the fabric, you’ll get 2 mirrored pieces.

Pattern Grain Line

Tells you how to place the pattern on the fabric.

The symbol looks like this.

You’ll want to align the grain line parallel to the selvage

Learn How To Sew a Curved Hem

Need a little help with curved hems? This quick video shows you how to sew a curved hem. We recommend the “Easy Hem” option.

Note: In the video, the raw edge is folded over at the basting stitch. For our doll patterns, we skip that step. Instead, simply align the raw edge with the designated line; no need to fold it under

Learn the Basics of Sewing Hook and Loop Tape

Machine Pulling Fabric? Do This!

If your machine frequently “eats” your fabric (pulls the fabric in the throat plate), there is a way to prevent this from happening.

Watch the video below to learn how to solve this issue.

And for additional info read this article

Practice the Ladder Stitch/Slip Stitch

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