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Cinnamon Miles from Liberty Jane Patterns shares a free tutorial over at We All Sew showing how to make an itty bitty belt for a doll. Her instructions include the lengths to cut for an 18″ American Girl doll, an 18″ Slim BFC, Ink doll, an Ellowyne Wilde doll, and a Barbie doll. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Cinnamon Miles on We All Sew]
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Great instructions with clear photos. I will be able to duplicate, then use my own inspiration. One question: what is “Sassy”? The tutorial says, “…comes in small packages…” Is it a type of trim? If so, where is it available?
PS: I made my first belt with interfaced ribbon, folded in thirds. I had snaps, no rivets, so I used one to attach the belt to the buckle.
Deb, I don’t think she’s referring to a product. She’s just meaning that these itty belts can look sassy on a doll. 🙂 –Anne