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These are the instructions on how to embroider and assemble
the FSL
Crochet Cardigan for 12" dolls.
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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 is the
final product. |
| 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
the back part once;
the front part once (this consists of two pieces);
the sleeves (either long or short) once.
Trim the stabilizer close to the designs, leaving at least 3/4" around
each design. DO NOT dissolve the stabilizer at this point. |
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| 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: Lay out the FSL patterns in accordance with the photo
above. Thread your machine with the SAME thread with which your embroidered
the designs. Use short and not very dense zigzag. Attach the front parts
to the back first, then attache 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. |
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| 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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| Using permanent markers for fabric, you can paint the cardigan flowers
to make it a little bit brighter. |
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The doll outfits are ready. Enjoy!
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| If you liked this cardigan, you might also like: |
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You will find more 12-inch doll fashions in the Doll
Section of our Catalog
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