Mermaid costume for 14" waldorf doll

[sewingmel]

This was drafted based off of my daughter's doll. You should be able to size it up just a little to fit a larger doll.

Materials and notions:
pattern printed and taped together
fabric for tail
coordinating/same fabric for top
thread
washable marker
1/4" elastic
snaps/buttons/velcro

Step 1:
Attach pattern and cut out fabric for tail. You need 2 pieces cut right sides together.


Step 2:
Sew down sides and along tail using a 1/4" seam allowance (given).


Step 3 (optional):
Serge or zig-zag along edges. I designed this with a gentle curve that can be carefully serged. I also serged along the top during this step.


Step 4:
Turn under 5/8" for the casing.


Step 5:
Turn the top 1/4" under, but be careful not to flatten your 5/8" line. If you serged, just turn under the serged part. Turn under all fold lines.


Step 6:
Sew along the edge of the fold to create the casing. Leave about 1" open to insert the elastic.


Step 7:
Insert elastic. I used about 8" of 1/4" elastic. Please refer to doll's actual measurements for this.


Step 8:
Sew elastic into a circle, and stitch opening closed.