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Reasons for Hand Sewing

February 18th, 2009

 

I can think of several reasons for sewing clothes for small dolls by hand. If you would like to try sewing before buying an expensive machine, hand sewing projects can help you decide if you enjoy this hobby. If you are an experienced sewer who is frustrated by tiny sized projects, hand sewing very small things is sometimes easier than using a machine. If you are going to be away from your machine and want to do something with your hands, small hand sewing projects are very portable. I have made all three pieces in my free pattern for 6 ½ inch dolls by hand and also with the sewing machine. They are easy projects that go together quickly and use very little fabric. Experiment a little and see if you like hand sewing. I am working on some patterns for small dolls that are slightly more complicated, but still can be sewn by hand.

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