Do you buy patterns?

Etsy offers some great pdf patterns. Not free but if you're going to make several variations on one well worth the cost. I personally wish I could get actual patterns as my printer isn't very reliable.

 

velvet bunny has a couple patterns for SD

velvet bunny » Bjd-store

 

I do buy PDF patterns, primarily from Gracefaerie on Etsy. She offers clothes in sizes that fit my crew and I really like how her patterns are laid out. They're easy to modify for fit, and the instructions are clear. I also like that they're designed to print on regular printer paper and don't require special oversize sheets.

 

I bought one on Etsy that was like €1 and I use it to create other patterns Or when I'm copying a free pattern, I can get the size correct I can't wait for my doll to get to me so I started making some clothes for her already Hopefully the pattern is correct and they will fit.

 

Doll Clothes Patterns - Adams-Harris Pattern Company has nice patterns.they also have some free patterns to download.

 

I used to but now I make my own because I had to alter them anyway. I do the tape method - wrap the doll in plastic wrap then wrap masking tape around her and draw where I want the pattern lines to be. Then carefully cut off the tape and plastic and cut out the pieces. Add a seam allowance and make a prototype or two adjusting the pattern where necessary. It's a little tedious but then once you get a good pattern you can use it to create other patterns and everything fits perfectly.

 

I buy doll magazines (like Dollybird, Dolly Dolly) when the issue happens to have patterns for dolls that I own or just want to make clothing for. You just trace the patterns onto pattern paper- no resizing or working around/against your printer involved.

If there is a Kinokuniya around you, they should carry some. Otherwise, Amazon also has many back issues. The text is very clear in them, so even if you don't understand Japanese, you'll be able to use the Google Translate app to translate both the articles and the sewing instructions just from photos.