Rock and roll!
These little outfits are inspired by the rock and roll era of the 1950s. Get ready for school, prom, or a sock hop with this 18″ doll fashion pattern pack.
This pattern, Simplicity 8072, includes a sweet classic cardigan sweater. For a sweater knit you can repurpose a fine gauge sweater or socks as shown on the pattern photo.
Below is a brief tutorial on how use sweaters and socks to make these sweet separates.
Make sweaters with socks
An extra special doll sweater can be made using an adult crew sock or a fine gauge sweater. Strategically place the pattern hemlines as shown below.
Use one pair of crew or long socks for a short sleeve doll sweater. Notice hemlines are placed along the finished edges of socks where possible. Carefully plan layout to fit pattern pieces.
Use two pairs of adult crew or long socks for a long sleeve sweater.
Make a doll sweater with a thrift store find
This is cut from a fine gauge sweater found at the thrift store. The cutting layout above is planned to utilize the sweater’s ribbing for a realistic look.
Rock and Roll!