Another
Handwork Day from Home
Kia ora Class 6,
I hope you are all having a
lovely week.
It’s handwork day again
already and here are a few more ideas to keep you going. Please remember the
idea is to do as little or as much as you wish, and that anything you do manage
is wonderful. In case you are feeling adventurous, I have given you a fuller
list of doll dimensions and a few more suggestions.
Dimensions:
Body length from shoulder to the groin –
16cm
Arm length from shoulder to the end of the
hand - 14cm
Leg length from groin to heel - 14-15cm
Waist to heel – 20cm
Circumference around the tummy -
31-32cm
Circumference around the widest part of
the arms - 12cm
Circumference around
the widest part of the legs - 13cm
Waist to the groin – 8-9cm
Waist to knee – 14cm
Top of the head to
neck – 12cm
Width of shoulders –
14-15cm
(don't forget to allow
a bit of wriggle room)
Here’s what to work on today
· Use these dimensions to draw the outline of a doll so you have a good
idea of proportion. If anyone in your household has a doll measure it and see
if any of the dimensions are similar – you may find you have a reasonable model
to help you with sizing your doll clothes.
· Try making a pattern for a piece of clothing using the above
measurements
I would suggest that it is easiest to
make trousers or a skirt, to begin with. Have a look at some of your own
clothing to get some clues as to how they are made. I have also included a
picture below to show you the shape of a trouser pattern. Just experiment and
see what you come up with. I’m sure some of the best designers and tailors have
started this way.
If you are making trousers or a skirt allow 2cm extra at
the top and bottom (this is to make a channel for the elastic at the top and a hem
at the bottom) and 1cm side seams.
Keeping
things easy ..
If you look at all this information and think this is
just too difficult for me just stay with making some simple accessories for
your doll.
I love to get messages from you and I’m always here to
help so get in touch using my email: janiceb@ch.steiner.school.nz Have a great weekend!
Ngaa mihi
Janice
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