Today, we will see how to draft a pair of Bermuda shorts for an 18-inch doll.
You need the following measurements to draft this pattern:
1. Full length of the shorts (from waist to the desired length) (This is usually around 5 inches for an 18-inch doll.)
2. Hip round (This is 11.75 inches for an 18-inch doll.)
3. Crotch depth (This is 3 inches for an 18-inch doll.)
Shorts front pattern draft:
A to B = full length of the shorts from the waist.
A to C is the crotch depth measurement.
Draw horizontal lines from A, B, and C.
C to E = hip round/4 + 0.25 inch (which is 3.19 inches) (C to E is the crotch line)
A to D is same as C to E.
E to F = hip round/12 (which is 0.98 inch)
E to H = hip round/8 (which is 1.47 inches)
E to I = half of E to F + 0.10 inch (which is 0.98/2 + 0.10 = 0.59 inch)
Shape H-I-F as shown.
B to G = C to F minus 0.25 inch (which is 3.92 inches) (B to G is the hemline)
Shape inside seam F-G.
Shorts back pattern draft:
Back pattern can be drafted by using the front pattern and then adding these extra measurements:
F to J = half of E to F = 0.49 inch
F to K = 0.25 inches
Join K and D.
K to M is same as E to H which is hip round/8 (that is, 1.47 inches).
Shape J-M as shown.
D to L = 0.25 inch
Join A and L.
G to N = F to J = 0.49 inch
Shape inside seam N-J.
Seam allowances to be added:
Add 0.75 inch at the waistline for casing for the elastic.
Add 0.75 inch at the bottom edge of the legs for hem.
Add 0.25 inches at the side seams (if you prefer to have side seams).
Add 0.25 at the crotch curves and inseam (i.e., leg seam).
I have also posted a free PDF printable shorts sewing pattern for kids' sizes 6 to 12 years on this page on my blog and for kids' sizes 1 to 5 years on this page on my blog. Hope it's useful for you.
I have posted lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.
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