length and is encased at the lower edge in a ⅝ to 1-inch casing. Run two rows of gathering stitches through the ¼-inch seam allowance at the top. This bottom band is gathered into a top band 11-inches wide and 2¼-inches long including seam and hem allowance. Narrow hem the top of the band: This will form the neckline edge. Sew the top band to the gathered bottom band right sides together. Decorate the bands with rick rack braid, narrow bands of fabric, or trim. Fig. 7. "Ana" and "Betsy McCall" model the tops of the skirts showing how the bands are gathered in at the top and the waistline is fitted with elastic in a casing. Fig. 8. To make elastic casing, use ¼-inch wide elastic. Fold top of skirt over twice and press to form a ⅜-inch wide casing. Run a seam as close to the top edge as possible. Do not cut off elastic, Use whatever length you have longer than the doll's waistline. Place one end of elastic in casing and sew over the end several times. Place the elastic in the casing and sew the bottom edge below the elastic being careful not to catch elastic in stitching. Pull up elastic to fit doll's waistline. Stitch over other end of elastic in casing and cut off excess. DOLL neWS * ufDc.Org 115http://www.ufDc.Org