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Making a simple gathered sleeve on a toy garment
Making a simple gathered sleeve on a toy garment
17/01/2023
To gather a sleeve on a doll's blouse it couldn't be simpler.
To gather a sleeve on a doll's blouse it couldn't be simpler.
Measure the width of the sleeve and use a short piece of elastic. Then secure the elastic with a few straight stitches at one side of the sleeve.
2. Using a zig-zag, stitch down the elastic, stretching it as you sew.
3. When you release the elastic the sleeve will gather.
4. Match the thread colour to the blouse fabric and the stitches will blend in on the right side.