To finish the doll sloper patterns, trim the patterns along any lines you drew, drawing smooth curves or straight lines to connect the outer edges of the pattern if necessary. (see photo above for how your finished sloper patterns should look.)
Test fit the pattern to your doll, checking that the seam lines on the outer and inner leg edges match for the back and front sloper pattern. Check that the leg lengths are even at the outer and inner leg seams where the back and front pant sloper patterns meet. If necessary add scraps of interfacing to legs which are too short and adjust the leg length.
When your basic sloper pattern is adjusted, trace it carefully onto kraft paper, a piece of printer paper or slightly heavier weight non woven interfacing and label the patterns with front and back, and the name of your doll. Keep the original sloper and the basic paper sloper to make patterns in a range of pant styles to fit your doll.
To use the sloper patterns, decide on a pant style for your doll. Use the basic pant sloper to draw the smallest possible pattern adding in seam lines and lines for a hem at the waist and lower pant leg. You will need to adjust the pattern seams and seam lines to allow for the thickness of the fabric you choose for pants for your doll, as well as the way your doll bends, the pose you will want the pants to fit in, and any particular fitting issues for your doll (feet which don't point down for example must have wide legged trousers in order to fit over the doll's feet. Adjust your pattern to make sure you can fit the pants onto your doll. Back seams work well for doll's with large hips. Dolls for young children may be best fitted with elastic waists rather than fitted waist seams.
Make Custom Removable Jeans for a Doll Using Your Basic Sloper Pattern
