Mailbag

Thanks for the GREAT pattern. I am not much of a seamstress but this was so easy and such a BIG hit with my daughter.  [Kristi]

 

* * *

Hi, Just wanted to says thanks for the best free Barbie pattern Google search could lead me to. ( Pattern for new bellybutton Barbie) I was surprised to learn a good, free, simple bodice pattern for a fashion doll is a rare find. Less surprised to find several that thought/wished/pretended they were.  (Sharon)

* * *

Hi there,
I made your Barbie strapless top and dress pattern, and was very happy with the results! It printed out quick and easy, didn't even have to mess with paper margins, and I had it together and on the doll in minutes. I have VERY minimal sewing skills, but I had no problem following your directions at all. I found your pictures very helpful, especially the one that showed how to pin the top and skirt together, as I was cluless as to how to do that correctly.
Here is the picture of my end result. The only problem I had was with the darts, my machine kept wanting to chew on the fabric, so I ended up hand sewing those and was not thrilled with the way they turned out.
I'm looking forward to trying more of your patterns! Thank you for putting out there!
Sincerely,  Heidi

* * *

Thank you for making the Barbie dress pattern available.  It did print fine, and it fits.  I also made the little top with the pointed front, but it isn't finished.  I've attached a picture with the dress on my old Barbie, (who is looking the worse for wear), and I hope you can open it.  I make dolls' clothes for my sister's two granddaughters, and I get great fun out of doing it.  Thank you.  Joanna

* * *

I just had to tell you that I really enjoyed your site!!! Thanks for the free patterns for my dollies and I totally LOVED the spiral pattern (adult) with all those instructions and photos!! Thank you so much! Luanne in NY

* * *

merci pour vos patrons , ils me seront tras utiles pour ma fille de dix ans .  (Nathalie) 

* * *

December 27, 2009
Thank you for putting the rough draft Barbie
pattern on the internet.
I made about 5 dresses last night.
It fits loosely (but that is fine) because I use
velcro to secure it in the back.
Keep the patterns comin.
Sincerely,
CaptEpic

* * *

Thank you so much for the barbie pattern. It fits perfectly. I'm sending you a couple of photos. The skirt is rather short because the piece of fabric was narrow.
Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Mariela

* * *

Janel,
Just a quick note to say thank you so much for the Barbie patterns.  My daughter is mad about the Disney Princesses and dressing up, so using your patterns I have made her a Belle, an Aurora and a Cinderella dress for her Barbie doll, so she can join in with the dressing up too!  She’ll get them for her birthday this coming weekend, and I think they’ll make her day.  So thanks for putting up the patterns and instructions – I wouldn’t have been able to make them without your help.
Alison (from Switzerland – isn’t the net a great resource?!)