Iris 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

Great pattern

I made this pattern 4 times. The first was a wedding dress. I loved the finished results...then I made two bridesmaid dresses...one gold and one green. They are beautiful as well. But my favorite has to be the formal dress in navy blue. I changed the ruffle. It was a challenge...my husband helped me with the math. It worked!! Very happy with this pattern.

Iris for the Bride

This pattern fits well and the directions are very clear. I think my choice to use chiffon, which is raveling as I look at it, for the overlay sections is probably coloring my experience, but I thought the way the skirt was created was a bit odd. A number of sizes of fabric rectangles are cut and tied into gathers with a length of thread. Those bunched up pieces are then handsewn to the skirt. I’m not sure how, but it seems like there should have been a way to do this using a sewing machine to produce an outfit that could hold up to the rigors of childplay. The shoulder trim which serves as straps is also handsewn. I’m crossing my fingers in hopes that I’ve sewn this securely enough to stay together. I did forego the laced back closure in favor of an invisible zipper.