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These are the instructions on how to embroider and assemble
the FSL
Crochet Butterfly Cardigan for 18" dolls.
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First of all, 18-inch dolls come in several different builds. We
offer clothes in two sizes. Read about how to choose the correct
size for your doll.
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| You will need water-soluble Vilene stabilizer and 40-, 50- or 60-weight
cotton embroidery threads. The thinner your thread is, the finer the final
product. We used Pacesetter 50-weight cotton. |
| The parts of the cardigan are embroidered like all our FSL crochet,
so please read the General Guidelines
and Step-by-Step Guide to Embroidering our Crochet-Style FSL designs. |
Step One: For one cardigan, embroider
two back parts;
the left and the right front parts;
two sleeves.
Trim the stabilizer close to the designs, leaving at least 3/4" around
each design. DO NOT dissolve the stabilizer at this point. |
| At this stage you can read the Step-by-Step Guide to Assembling
Crochet-Style FSL Designs into a Project; it might be helpful.
Step Two: Thread your machine with the SAME thread with
which your embroidered the designs. Use short and not very dense zigzag.
First, stitch the back parts together. Then make the shoulder seams, attaching
the front parts to the back. Next, attach the sleeves. |
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| Now fold the workpiece in half down the center of the sleeves and zigzag
over the edge to connect the sleeves and the front and the back. |
| Step Four: You can now go ahead and dissolve the water-soluble
stabilizer. Place the cardigan into a bowl of warm water; change the water
several times to dissolve the stabilizer completely. So that the cardigan
dries evenly, spread it on a flat surface and let it air dry. Iron, if
needed, with a mini iron or with the tip of a normal iron. |
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The doll outfits are ready. Enjoy!
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Crochet Butterfly Cardigan for 18-inch dolls
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