Are you ready for another Cloth Doll sewing project? Let’s make pantalettes for our beloved Meredith the Cloth Doll. Grab your needles, thread, and let’s get started!
Pantalettes are an essential piece of clothing for Meredith. They are delicate undergarments that add a touch of elegance and charm to her outfits. Pantalettes typically have a ruffled or lace trim at the bottom and are worn under dresses or skirts.
To create these adorable pantalettes for Meredith, gather the following materials:
Step 1) Print out pattern and use to trace and cut out 2.
Step 2) Hem and add lace to bottoms of each leg. Finger press a 1/8″ hem, turn over and pin lace to hem and top stitch down. Fold hem 1/8″ again and top stitch down, lace and hem will be beautifully finished.
This is difficult to explain! Be sure to watch the video tutorial to see clearly how to do this!
Step 2) With right sides together sew the front rise from crotch to waist. For the back rise measure down 1″ and mark with a pin then stitch from pin down to crotch.
Step 3) Finish either side of the back rise raw edges by folding each over 1/8″ and stitching.
Step 4) Make waist casing. Fold and finger press waist down 1/8″ and then fold again 1/4″ and pin. Sew casing making sure your stitches are right at the bottom of the second fold to maintain casing opening.
Step 5) Sew inseams. Starting at the crotch sew down to leg opening, repeat on other side.
Step 6) Thread length of floss, thin ribbon or cotton tape through casing. Give your pantalettes a final press with an iron to smooth out any wrinkles, and voila! You have created a beautiful pair of pantalettes for Meredith!
You can watch the entire video tutorial here 👇🏻 And get the Pantalette Pattern here! Want to make your own Meredith Cloth Doll? Get the Pattern and Workshop here!
Now that you’ve learned how to make pantalettes for Meredith, grab your needle and thread and start creating! Share your finished project on social media using #PantalettesForMeredith and inspire others in our community of cloth doll makers!
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As I always say, practice makes perfect, so keep experimenting with different fabrics and trims to create unique pantalettes for your cloth dolls. And if you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out to me in the comments below.
Happy stitching!
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