To make the drawers: 1. Follow the cutting diagram to make a fold on each end of the trimmed length of batiste. 2. Place the (drawers) pattern on those folds and cut them out. 3. Using a narrow French seam, close center front and back seam. Make a narrow casing in top leaving a ½-inch opening at center back. 4. Run narrow ribbon or cotton tape through casing to secure drawers on doll. 5. Close leg seams with a narrow French seam. To make the petticoat: 1. Hem raw edges at each end for a length of 3-inches from the top or untrimmed edge. 2. Gather the top edge to measure 5-¾-inches. 3. Cut a batiste waistband measuring 1-¾-inches wide by 7-inches long. 4. Turn under and baste a ¼-inch seam allowance on all edges of the waistband. 5. Lay the gathered edge of the petticoat along one basted edge of the waist band. 6. Fold the other waistband edge over the raw edge of the petticoat. 7. Whip band in place to the petticoat on both sides. 8. Whip waistband edges closed. 9. Close waistband back with cotton tapes or button and loop 10. Finally, close center back seam with narrow French seam. It is always easier to work on a garment if the back isn't closed and it can be placed flat. Once upon a time we depended upon books, pictures, patterns or actual garments for inspiration when dressing our dolls. Today there can literally be a world of design inspiration in the palm of our hand! Electronic devices such as computers, tablets and phones are widely used to disseminate information from clothing collections around the world. Google, Pinterest and Facebook have many sources of interest to the doll dressmaker. A quiet evening with these sites and a sketch pad will supply enough ideas for a year's worth of sewing. The dress worn by Louise in the sample was first a "shared" picture on Facebook. It was later tracked down on Pinterest to find a closer view and a back view. A suitable piece of silk came to hand and in no time at all Louise was wearing a small replica of the original dress. The dress may be made of thin silk taffeta or a fine cotton print. The original inspiration was made of a medium shade of gray blue silk. Simple petticoat and drawers are made lovely when the hems are trimmed with tucks and lace. By keeping lingerie simple, it makes it easier to assure a beautiful fit on the outer clothing. Right: Louise models her lingerie and she doesn't seem to miss another petticoat, chemise and corset, because she values her tiny waistline. DOLL NEWS * ufdc.org 57http://www.ufDc.Org