Sewing Rating
Average

Red carpet-ready fashions for 11-1/2" fashion dolls include tailored skirt or pants suit with notched collar, slim skirt or pants and mini button trim and evening gowns. Slim fit gown with V-neckline and extravagant flared skirt has ruched hem band and matching wrap. Sleeveless gown with dropped waist has bubble hem. Knit halter gown has matching belt and is worn with wrap style coat with shoulder drape, wired waistline and high-low hemmed full skirt. See envelope for more information.

VERY EASY
The easiest and quickest patterns to sew. Great for beginner or the experienced sewer with limited time available. Expect limited construction details, hand sewing and fitting. Easy-to-sew fabrics are recommended.

EASY
Easy-to-sew patterns but with more details than the Very Easy category. Perfect for those with limited sewing knowledge or little time. Expect a wide variety of sewing procedures—there will be more details when the techniques are simple and fewer details when the techniques are more involved. Some fitting knowledge required.

AVERAGE
These patterns are perfect if you have more time to sew, and more experience sewing. Look for challenging designer techniques, tailoring, unique construction details. Expect more fitting and inner construction. Find more variety in fabrics from the stretchiest knits to synthetic leathers and suedes.

ADVANCED
The finest patterns featuring the best of European and American Couture. Perfect for those who like the sewing challenge of professional tailoring and fine couture techniques. Expect intricate fashion shaping, hidden construction details, couture inner construction, fine touches of hand sewing and bias draping.