This pattern, from My Sunshine Dolls, was inspired by two incredible female pioneers in aviation, Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman. Pattern includes full-color photographs and step-by-step directions to make this adorable 23-inch cloth aviator doll wearing an aviator jacket and lace-up boots. It also includes removable aviator pants, hat, goggles and scarf. Jacket, boots, hat and goggles look best using a faux leather or faux suede fabric, making it look more realistic. Sewing with faux leather can be tricky, so I recommend using a leather roller presser foot and lengthening the stitches. Variations are given for the fur collar or the faux leather collar.
This pattern is the first in a series of Women in History patterns that celebrate the strong, brave women who have been inspirations to all women. I hope that these dolls will inspire young girls everywhere to go for what they want!
Recommended Fabrics: Faux leather, faux suede, faux fur, cotton, felt
Supplies Needed:
- 1 fat quarter in skin color for face, legs and hands
- ½ yard faux leather or suede for jacket, hat, goggles and boots
- 1 small piece of faux fur
- 1 fat quarter for body and scarf
- 1 fat quarter of fabric for pants
- Piece of felt for hat and goggle lining
- 15” of ¼” black elastic for goggles and pants (or white for pants)
- 1 piece of felt for hair front and back
- 1 scrap piece of felt for mouth
- 1 piece of ½” hook and loop tape
- Fabric marker
- Stuffing
- Thread
- Embroidery thread
- Leather roller presser foot (recomm)
- Sewing needle
- Doll needle (3 ½” to 4” long)
- Pins
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 45 page sewing pattern and one machine embroidery zipped file that you digitally download so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full-size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.
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