1 - Choose contrasting colored cotton and "doll flatline." Make closure at bottom back. Turn and press. 2 - Attach ribbon ties and multi-loop bows at each neck edge. Hat: Since the rest of the outfit is simply made it is somehow appropriate that the hat be a little more challenging. It is made of a good grade of felt, trimmed with narrow and wide ribbon and a large doll shoe buckle. Glue is always useful when making headgear. Be sure that the glue you use is formulated for fabric: it must be non-penetrating and non-yellowing. 1 - Cut the crown and top of crown of dark index card, or cardstock. Cut away the top and bottom seam allowances as you do. 2 - Roll the card crown into a round shape and glue back edges together. 3 - Run a row of glue around the edge of the top of card crown. Lay the top of card crown on the card crown and glue together. When the glue has dried trim the top so the edges are flush. 4 - Cut both the crown and top of crown of felt. Glue the felt crown to the card crown and whip the overlapped back edges together. 5 - Place felt top of the crown on the crown and whip in place. 6 - Make the brim: lay two layers of felt together. Cut the seam allowance away from the outer circle on the brim pattern piece. Use a light fabric marker to trace the brim onto one side of the felt. 7 - Stitch around the outer rim on the drawn line. Turn. Steam flat. 8 - Make slashes along inner edge of crown. 9 - Fit inner circle into bottom of crown. Use a fine backstitch to join the bottom of the crown to the brim. Work from the top or outside of the hat. 10 - Glue the loose edge of the inner circle of the brim to the inside of the crown. 11 - Trim the hat with five rows of narrow ribbon - glue again! 12 - Add a band of wider ribbon and a buckle. Make a gathered edging of the ribbon to glue to the back of the buckle. And to finish the outfit: add bows and buckles to an existing pair of shoes. If you are a shoemaker make a new pair by copying the paper doll's shoes. Tie a narrow black ribbon around the doll's neck and make mitts by cutting black lace to fit around the doll's hands. Whip the ends together and take a few stitches between thumb and forefinger. Arrange the clothing on the doll and pin into pleasing shapes and drapes. While protecting the head and hair, apply steam from the iron held at a distance to set the folds. Let dry and remove the pins. A suitable goose having not come to hand, Ma Petite chose this costume to wear to a Halloween party while she masquerades as a really cute little witch! The hat and cape all ready to wear. DOLL NEWS * ufdc.org 115http://www.uFDc.Org