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Reversible Cropd o l l y t o p

R e v e r s i b l e , l o o s e f i t c r o p t o p , r i b b o n t i e b a c k , v e c r o b a c k c l o s u r e , M e t r i c & i m p e r i a l m e a s u r e m e n t s

f i v e d o l l y s i z e s C O N F I D E N T B E G I N N E R A F P - 1 6 0 5

Start Here . . .S e w y o u r r e v e r s i b l e c r o p d o l l y t o p w i t h a : 1 c m ( 3 / 8 ” ) s e a m a l l o w a n c e u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e s t a t e d .

i Read the pattern through to get a feel for the steps. If you prefer to sequence your sewing differently to me feel free to change around the order of the steps.

Choose what size you’ll make. Dolly measurements table is on page 3.

Print your pattern. Page 6 (Grande), page 6 (Mezzo), page 7 (Milieu), page 7 (Piccolo), page 7 (Bambino).

To print your pattern - print at actual size with scaling set to none. Then check the scale box. If it is correct you’re good to go. If it is not correct you may need to play with your “Auto rotate and centre”, “scale”, “fi t” or

“select by fi le size” options.

Please ask if you have any printing questions - jen@ainsleefox.com.au

Cut out fabric as per the pattern pieces. Also cut the velcro and ribbon pieces as per the tables on page 3.

Follow the tutorial for making your Reversible Crop Dolly Top page 4-5.

g o t q u e s t i o n s o r w a n t t o s h a r e y o u r c r e a t i o n s ? Check out the ‘Ainslee Fox Sewing Den’ Facebook group OR email me jen@ainsleefox.com.au

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c o n t r a s t F a b r i c : 1 x bodice (on fold)

R i b b o n & h o o k / l o o p ( v e l c r o ) t a p e As per table on page 3

L e g a l S t u f f This pattern comes with a cottage licence. This means if you sew from home to sell at markets or online via facebook, etsy, made it etc you can defi nitely sell dresses made from this pattern without needing to purchase a separate licence. Where appropriate please credit the pattern with a statement like “made with an Ainslee Fox pattern” or similar. Please note this pattern itself is covered by copyright and may not be shared. It is for your personal use only. Each person who wishes to use this pattern should purchase their own copy of it. If you are unclear on this please ask. ainsleefox@live.com.au ©2016 Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns – Not to be reproduced or resold

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F a b r i c s Medium to lightweight quilting or cotton fabrics and washable blends.F a b r i c R e q u i r e m e n t s 13cm (5”) x 38cm (15”) of main and contrast fabric.

N o t i o n s & T o o l s Sewing machine, scissors, sewing machine thread, tape measure or ruler, fabric pen/pencil, pins, ironing board & iron. For the ribbon shoulders: Two - 6mm (1/4”) wide ribbon x 20cm (8”)For the back loops: Two - 3mm (1/8”) wide x 5cm (2”) long pieces of ribbon OR Two - 5cm (2”) long pieces of hat elastic. For the back closure: hook/loop tape (velcro) approx 2.5cm (1”) x 0.6cm (1/4”)Optional – Overlocker, Rotary cutter & mat, fray-stop.

d o l l y M E A S U R E M E N T S T A B L E(More info on dolly sizing can be found in this blog post - www.ainsleefox.com.au/dolly-sizing/ )

* If your doll is skinnier than this you may like to “try” the top on before basting your back loops in place and trim any excess from the centre back so you can get a nice fi t.

If you have any questions about what size you should sew, please email me and I’ll help you choose the right size jen@ainsleefox.com.au

Reversible Crop d o l l y t o pA F P - 1 6 0 5

c o n f i d e n t b e g i n n e r

SIZE GRANDE - child shaped doll.

MEZZO - infant or toddler shaped doll.

MILIEU - infant or toddler shaped doll.

PICCOLO - “fl at” style handmade doll

shape.

BAMBINO - infant or toddler shaped doll.

EXAMPLESAustralian Girl Doll,

American Girl Doll, Our Generation, Journey Girl

16” Waldorf Style Doll, Baby Alive, Miniland doll, Cabbage Patch Kid, Baby

Born

12” Waldorf Style Doll, Mid Sized Miniland doll

Bit of Whimsy Style Doll Tiny Miniland Baby Doll

HEIGHT50cm (20”)46cm (18”)

40cm (16”)35cm (14”)

30cm12”

33cm13”

23cm9”

WAIST29cm11 ½”

30cm11 3/4”

25cm10”

18.5cm7 3/8”

20cm 8”

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S e w y o u r r e v e r s i b l e c r o p d o l l y t o p w i t h a : 1 c m ( 3 / 8 ” ) s e a m a l l o w a n c e u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e s t a t e d .

p r e p a r e t h e p i e c e s . . .

A . Iron 1cm (3/8”) to the wrong side along the centre back and at shoulders as per markings on the pattern piece.

TIP: To check “f i t” t ry on your dolly before step 1b. I f necessary tr im extra width from centre back and then iron 1cm (3/8”) to the wrong side of the “new” centre back.

b . Fold the skinnier ribbon (that will form the back loops) in half and align the raw edges of the ribbon with the raw top edge of the bodice. Baste to the right side of one of the pieces as per markings on the pattern piece (ie 1cm 3/8”from centre back fold).

s e w t h e p i e c e s t o g e t h e r . . .

A . Place your two pieces with right sides together. You can pin them together if you would like along the bottom and along the top of the bodice.

b . Sew along the top of the bodice leaving openings at the top of the shoulders. Also sew along the bottom of the piece. The top of the shoulders and the centre back will be left open.

c . Clip the curves and then trim the seam allowance back to 3mm (1/8”).

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d . Turn out the right way and iron fl at.

e . Insert your ribbon into the gaps at the top of the shoulders. OPTIONAL: Use fray-stop to seal the ends of the ribbon.

f . Topstitch around the whole top, thereby closing the gaps you left in the centre back and at the top of the shoulders in step 2b.

c o m p l e t e y o u r t o p . . .A . Separate your piece of hook/loop tape (velco).

b . Sew one piece to the centre back on one side.

c . Sew the second piece to the centre back on the opposite side.

d . Place your top on your dolly. Thread the ribbon through the back loops and tie into a bow. See top right of page 3 for how this will look.

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Reversible CropDolly TopMezzo SizeFront Bodice Cut 1 of Main ON FOLDCut 1 of Contrast ON FOLD

10mm (3/8” ) seam allowance included

grainline Reversible Crop Dolly topGrande SizeCut 1 of Main ON FOLDCut 1 of Contrast ON FOLD10mm (3/8” ) seam allowance included

Back Loop Placem

entBack Loop Placem

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grainline

FOLDLINE

FOLDLINE

FOLD

LINE

FOLD

LINE

Reversible Crop Dolly Top - Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns © 2016

1” TestSquare

10mmTestSquare

FOLD

FOLD

Reversible Crop Dolly TopMilieu SizeFront Bodice Cut 1 of Main ON FOLDCut 1 of Contrast ON FOLD

10mm (3/8” ) seam allowance included

Reversible CropDolly TopPiccolo SizeFront Bodice Cut 1 of M

ain ON FOLDCut 1 of Contrast ON FOLD

10mm

(3/8” ) seam allowance included

Reversible Crop Dolly TopB

ambino SizeFront Bodice Cut 1 of M

ain ON FOLDCut 1 of Contrast ON FOLD10m

m (3/8” ) seam

allowance included

Back Loop Placem

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Back Loop Placement

Back Loop Placement

grainline

grainline grainline

FOLDLINE

FOLDLINE

FOLDLINE

FOLD

LINE

FOLD

LINE

FOLD

LINE

Reversible Crop Dolly Top - Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns © 2016

1” TestSquare

10mmTestSquare

FOLD

FOLDFOLD