Shirr Romance
Regular price $6.99
Shirring and smocking are techniques to beautifully gather otherwise loose clothing to fit snugly at certain points, and is impossible to do in miniature. That is, impossible to do the same way you'd do it for people! This pattern re-invents the technique for miniature sewing and shows you how to do it in this cute pattern--with lots of pictures to help you along the way.
Patterns Included: Shirred or smocked dress with multiple lengths/necklines, ruffle options for Tiny sized dolls
Supplies needed: 1/4 yard fabric, 1/8" woven elastic, thread/sewing supplies.
Difficulty: Intermediate (learning how to fake shirr)
You will get a link to the .pdf file to download on checkout as well as in your order confirmation email. You can buy/download/print and get started in minutes!
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The Shirr Romance is probably my most favourite dress. I bought the pattern for several different sized dolls because I want all of them to have a dress like this. The instructions are easy and the pattern fits the dolls perfect.
I bought the PC Curvy Mori pattern to experiment with. I realized the vintage Madame Alexander Cissette is close to the measurements and proportions of the Rainbow High (except leg length) and Lol Omg dolls. The tights that the Lol Omg dolls wear fit perfectly.
Cissette’s arms are bigger around, so I tried a sleeveless tunic style dress. It turned out well. Thank you for great patterns with great directions. I would submit a picture but I’m not sure I can here.
I have loved the mori pattern for a long time! I have been waiting a long time for the 1/3 scale! I have many many many Requiem Arts Sesign patterns from the tiny to the 1/3 scale sizes. I have loved all these patterns!
I got another kimono pattern off of Etsy and was very disappointed. So I sprung for this one, which was a good bit more expensive - and I wasn't disappointed. RAD's doll measurements guidelines pointed me to the correct one, and explained where to cut and how to use the pattern for my OB24 doll. I haven't been able to use it yet, but the pattern overall looks good and with the changes for doll scale I should be able to alter it to my needs!
Clear and concise pattern.
I purchased this pattern because none of the ones I made fit well. At this time, I’ve only used the stocking pattern, but it went above and beyond my expectations. It’s a very intuitive design, the instructions included cover all common questions about material. Very well done.
I was able to make some equestrian-style boots for my Ken doll using this pattern; I printed the pattern at 110% as I wanted my boy doll to be able to wear socks in the boots and I was working with the thicker artificial leather. I ended up running the threads under the insole to give the glue a base for the cardboard insole to stick to, but ended up sewing the edges of the boot to the thin foam outer sole then gluing a second layer of foam underneath to create the actual sole. I also put the velcro opening on the inside, knowing it would take more work to get the boots on and off with socks.
I also made a sample boot using fleece, and the pattern worked just fine using the directions as written.
Another A+ pattern. The variations add lots of utility and I will definitely be making more outfits from this pattern.
Another absolute banger of a pattern from RAD!!
If you're on the fence about getting these patterns, do it! They've all been absolutely perfect.
Every pattern from this shop is flawless, I prefer them over anything!
Worked great! I’ve never seen before and was able to use.
I think this is perhaps my 10th patterns from here and they're absolutely fantastic
Instructions were easy to follow and I made my RH doll a skeleton costume! So much fun
I chose to make my boots with no openings and seams to the inside. The fabric I used was really a little stiff, but the pattern makes a great pair of boots.