
Sorry for the nude Barbies®, everyone, but I wanted to show you how different these dolls look. Note the significant change in the bust, waist, and hip areas in particular.
So do the two dolls’ patterns match up exactly?
I’ve been asked this question often, over the years, and I can tell you a little about my own experiences with older patterns on modern Barbies®. However I do not work for Mattel®, so bear that in mind. I have been sewing for Barbie® since the 1970’s, though, and I currently sew for both vintage and newer Barbies®.
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In case you haven’t heard, I have designed commercial patterns for Lammily LLC. They have some new dolls in their line, including a new male doll, so you might want to visit the Lammily website to see what they’ve got going on.
I also have a series of tutorials for the beginning sewists on my YouTube channel. It includes video tutorials showing you how to do a basic straight stitch when sewing by hand, how to gather fabric, how to use the whipstitch to hem a garment, how to sew on snaps, and even how to design your own doll clothes patterns, just like I do!
Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. I have learned so much from you and I appreciate it. I wouldn’t know where to start.
Oh wow! What a nice thing to say! I sure do appreciate your comment! 🙂