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3D Dolls House
Equipment Needed
Description
Create a delightful family treasure with the 3D Dolls House sewing pattern! Perfect for hours of interactive play, the building can be decorated as a house or castle and folds down almost flat for easy storage. The finished size is 29 inches high x 21 inches wide x 19 inches deep.
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- +Preparation
- Roof – Fabric cut 2 on fold, Lining cut 2 on fold, Stabilizer cut 2 on fold
- Wall / Floor – Fabric cut 5 on fold, Lining cut 5 on fold, Stabilizer cut 5 on fold
- Side Wall – Fabric cut 2 on fold, Lining cut 2 on fold, Stabilizer cut 2 on fold
- Handle – Fabric cut 2
- Hook Tab – Fabric cut 2
- You will also need to cut 2x loop pieces 11 inches long and 2x hook pieces 12 inches long
- Button Tab – Fabric cut 22
- NOTE – You will need 22x 1 inch long hook and loop tape pieces if you are using hook and loop tape in place of the Button Tabs
- Inner Top / Bottom Floor – Fabric cut 2 on fold
- Second Floor – Fabric cut 1 on fold, Lining cut 1 on fold, Stabilizer cut 1 on fold
- Dowel Strip – Fabric cut 6
- Middle Dowel Strip – Fabric cut 2
- Roof Dowel Strip – Fabric cut 4
- Second Floor Dowel Strip – Fabric cut 2
Outer OPTIONS: Select one House
Castle
• Gable Trim #1 – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 2
• Gable Trim #2 – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 2
• Door – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Door Handle – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Door Window – Fabric, cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Outer Step – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Plant Pot – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Plant Leaves – Fabric cut 2 of each, Fusible webbing cut 1 of each
• Side Window – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Side Window Shutters – Fabric cut 4 (1x mirror image), Fusible webbing cut 4
• Front Window – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 2
• Front Shutters – Fabric cut 4 (1x mirror image), Fusible webbing cut 4 (1x mirror image)
• Window Box – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 2
• Side Panel Grass – Fabric cut 2 (1x mirror image), Fusible webbing cut 2 (1x mirror image)
• Middle Panel Grass – Fabric cut 2 (1x mirror image), Fusible webbing cut 2 (1x mirror image)
• Side Panel #1 – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Side Panel #2 – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Side Panel #3 – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Middle Panel #1 – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Middle Panel #2 – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Middle Panel #3 – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Front Battlement – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Front Battlement Base – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Front Tower – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Back Battlement – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Back Battlement Base – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Back Tower – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Side Battlement – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Side Battlement Base – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 2
• Side Tower Roof – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 2
• Flag – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 2
• Outer Door – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Inner Door – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Outer Window – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 2
• Inner Window – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 2
Project Overview3D Dolls House
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Sew your little one a large two story house or castle to play with and treasure forever. It has a handle for carrying and is closed together with buttons and tabs. It has dowels in the corners to help keep its shape. The front of the house opens out flat, creating a little play area to add a walkway and a pond. There are lots of furniture options to decorate inside. Create a traditional house with gable trims, window shutters and window box, or a castle with dragon, knight and fairy appliqued onto the sides. Pair it with a set of Felt Dolls for your little one to play with.
Each step of the house construction is quite simple and beginner friendly, however, be prepared that it is very long! The furniture is trickier. We’ve taken care to explain the furniture in beginner friendly terms, however, note that a beginner may find it easier to hand sew the furniture than attempt it on a machine. The whole sew is extremely satisfying! Anyone of any level can truly sew this, adding all kind of magical, unique touches of their own to make a one-of-a-kind family heirloom.
Our Facebook group is a great place to get help, share your tips and creations! We are a friendly bunch, and we love to help and see what you have made.
Please read the full instructions before getting started.
Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.
Never leave a child or baby unattended or allow to sleep in a garment made from one of our patterns with ties, snaps, buttons, or anything they could remove, choke on, or get caught on. Always use caution if you are unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!
SizingSize Range
Craft
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Width Depth Height Doll House 21.0 19.0 29.0 Refrigerator 3.0 3.0 8.0 Bed 8.5 11.0 6.5 Chair 3.5 5.0 2.6 Oven 4.0 3.0 3.0 Pillows 3.5 N/A 2.5 Quilt 11.0 N/A 10.0 Materials and ToolsMaterials & Tools
You will need a woven or non-stretch fabric for both the Main and Lining fabric. Cotton or quilting cotton are great options for the Doll House, OPTIONAL Side and Main Panels, and OPTIONAL Furniture.
TIP – If using a quilting cotton, cut the fabric on the bias (diagonally to grainline) to reduce fraying. The small amount of fraying that occurs adds charm to the Doll House. If you are using felt, you can cut at any angle, as it doesn’t fray.
OPTIONAL Castle, Knight, Fairy Princess, OR House – If you are adding these you will need a woven or non-stretch fabric. Cotton or quilting cotton, different textured vinyl are all great options.
OPTIONAL Vinyl – You can use color vinyl for parts of the Doll House. You will need a mixture of colors up to 0.5 yard per color or scraps for smaller pieces.
Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide (in YARDS)
Main Lining Doll House Base 3.75 3.75 OPTIONAL Castle Towers 0.50 N/A Back Battlement 0.25 N/A Battlement Base 0.25 N/A Side Towers Roof 0.25 N/A Flags Scraps N/A Castle Outer Window Scraps N/A Castle Inner Window Scraps N/A Castle Outer Door Scraps N/A Castle Inner Door Scraps N/A Panels #1 1.25 N/A Panels #2 1.25 N/A Panels #3 1.25 N/A OPTIONAL Dragon (goes with Castle) Dragon, Ear, Legs Fat half N/A Dragon Belly Scraps N/A Head Spikes Scraps N/A Back Spikes Fat half N/A Dragon Wing Scraps N/A OPTIONAL Fairy Princess (goes with Castle) Fairy Wings Scraps N/A Body Scraps N/A Dress Shoes Scraps N/A Fairy Dress Skirt Scraps N/A Fairy Dress Top Scraps N/A Hair Scraps N/A Tiara Scraps N/A OPTIONAL Knight (goes with Castle) Knight Scraps N/A Guard & Hilt Scraps N/A Venting Holes Scraps N/A OPTIONAL House Gable Trim 0.50 N/A Windows 0.25 N/A Front Door Scraps N/A Plant Leaves Scraps N/A Plant Pot Scraps N/A Shutters 0.25 N/A Grass 0.25 N/A Window Box Scraps N/A Dolls House Inside Pond Scraps N/A Logs Scraps N/A Flower Scraps N/A Walkway 0.50 N/A Rocks 0.25 N/A Fireplace Scraps N/A Fireplace #5 Scraps N/A Furniture Refrigerator 0.50 N/A Chair 0.75 N/A Oven 0.25 N/A Oven Glass Scraps N/A Oven Handle Scraps N/A Quilt 0.50 N/A Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)
Main Lining Doll House Base 3.50 3.50 OPTIONAL Castle Towers 0.50 N/A Back Battlement 0.25 N/A Battlement Base 0.25 N/A Side Towers Roof 0.25 N/A Flags Scraps N/A Castle Outer Window Scraps N/A Castle Inner Window Scraps N/A Castle Outer Door Scraps N/A Castle Inner Door Scraps N/A Panels #1 1.25 N/A Panels #2 1.00 N/A Panels #3 1.00 N/A OPTIONAL Dragon (goes with Castle) Dragon, Ear, Legs Fat half N/A Dragon Belly Scraps N/A Head Spikes Scraps N/A Back Spikes Fat half N/A Dragon Wing Scraps N/A OPTIONAL Fairy Princess (goes with Castle) Fairy Wings Scraps N/A Body Scraps N/A Dress Shoes Scraps N/A Fairy Dress Skirt Scraps N/A Fairy Dress Top Scraps N/A Hair Scraps N/A Tiara Scraps N/A OPTIONAL Knight (goes with Castle) Knight Scraps N/A Guard & Hilt Scraps N/A Venting Holes Scraps N/A OPTIONAL House Gable Trim 0.50 N/A Windows 0.25 N/A Front Door Scraps N/A Plant Leaves Scraps N/A Plant Pot Scraps N/A Shutters 0.25 N/A Grass 0.25 N/A Window Box Scraps N/A Dolls House Inside Pond Scraps N/A Logs Scraps N/A Flower Scraps N/A Walkway 0.50 N/A Rocks 0.25 N/A Fireplace Scraps N/A Fireplace #5 Scraps N/A Furniture Refrigerator 0.25 N/A Chair 0.75 N/A Oven 0.25 N/A Oven Glass Scraps N/A Oven Handle Scraps N/A Quilt 0.50 N/A * If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.
You will also need:
• Ultra-firm heavyweight fusible stabilizer e.g., Peltex 72 F / Vilene S133 – approximately 8 – 9 yards will be sufficient.
• NOTE – The yardage was calculated using 20-inch wide Peltex.
• Polyfil or Batting
• OPTIONAL Fusible Webbing – approximately 6 yards will be sufficient. If you are using Vinyl you will not need fusible webbing. If you are using a woven fabric, we recommend using fusible webbing.
• Hook and Loop tape (Velcro) – approximately 1 yard will be sufficient
• ⅜ inch wide Buttons x11 OR size 20 Snaps x11 for the Button Tabs. Alternatively, you can use hook and loop tape.
• OPTIONAL Quilt – you will need 1-inch single fold bias binding to finish the quilt. Approximately 1 ½ yards will be sufficient.
• ⅜ inch width Dowels – 6x 18 inches, 6x 20 inches, 2x 28 inches
• Thread to match
Tools needed are, sewing machine, pins, scissors, open toe foot, tape measure or ruler. You might find it easier to use a needle designed for thicker projects, rather than the standard needle size.
Printing Your PatternSettings
The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper. Print at 100%.
On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.
Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.
Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.
+US Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the US Files
Doll House 2-5, 12-14, 22-24, 32-33, 58-59, 61, 68-83, 87-88 Castle 8-9, 15-19, 25-29 House 9-11, 21, 41, 47, 57-60, 67-68, 77 Dragon 5-7, 16-18 Background panels 32-37, 42-47, 52-57, 62-67, 72-77 Fairy Princess 24-26, 33-35 Knight 25, 36-39 Doll House Inside 28, 37-38, 47-48, 50-51, 60-61, 70-71, 80-81 Furniture 19-21, 29-31, 39-41, 49-51, 68-70, 72-80, 83-86 +A4 Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the A4 Files
Doll House 2-5, 12-14, 22-24, 32-33, 58-60, 68-83, 87-88 Castle 8-9, 15-19, 25-29 House 9-11, 21, 41, 47, 57-60, 67-68 Dragon 4-7, 16-18 Background panels 32-37, 42-47, 52-57, 62-67 Fairy Princess 24-26, 34-35 Knight 25, 36-39 Doll House Inside 28, 37-39, 47-49, 50-51, 60-61, 70-71 Furniture 19-21, 29-31, 39-41, 49-51, 68-70, 73-80, 83-86 Cut Files
File Types
We have included three to four file types for you to choose from. Please choose whichever you are more familiar with or works best with your cutting machine. For cut files of the smaller pieces for some of our patterns, like the Dolls House Quiet Book and Add-on, we do not include a PDF copy. All versions come with .SVG, .PNG, and .DXF.
You will start by downloading the files from your account. Open your software and choose the file type you’d like to work with.
Pattern Cut Files
When working with cut files to cut small pattern pieces, it is imperative that you make sure the file is the correct size prior to cutting. We have included a one-inch square box offset in each file. You should be able to move the square off to the side, so it isn’t cut with the rest of your file. For files that also have square pieces, please be sure to compare them to the cut chart in the original file instructions. We’d always prefer you double check than have something cut out that isn’t useable!
Other Cut Files
For all other cut files, you should resize to your project needs. Please do keep in mind the size of some of the features. Going very small may make it difficult to cut smaller fonts or finer details.
Media
As mentioned earlier, it is very important to choose the correct media to for your cut. There is a huge selection to choose from and it can be overwhelming. Be sure to use the materials suggested by your machine for the type of project you are completing.
Download DXF FileDownload DXF FileDownload DXF FileDownload PNG FileCutting InstructionsCut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.
Cutting Charts – All pattern pieces are included, however if you prefer to cut using a cutting chart, the dimensions for the rectangular pieces are below:
Width Length Fabric cut Lining cut Stabilizer cut Fusible webbing cut Handle 10.00 4.00 2 N/A N/A N/A Hook Tab 13.30 6.00 2 N/A N/A N/A Roof 22.00 14.10 2 2 2 N/A Wall / Floor 22.00 20.00 5 4 5 N/A Second Floor 21.75 13.25 1 1 1 N/A Inner Top / Bottom Floor 22.00 10.50 N/A 2 N/A N/A Middle Dowel Strip 30.00 2.00 2 N/A N/A N/A Dowel Strip 20.40 2.00 6 N/A N/A N/A Roof Dowel Strip 22.75 2.00 4 N/A N/A N/A Second Floor Dowel Strip 22.00 2.00 2 N/A N/A N/A Fireplace #3 5.50 3.60 1 N/A N/A 1 Fireplace #1 6.00 3.50 1 N/A N/A 1 Refrigerator Base 4.00 4.00 2 N/A 2 N/A Refrigerator Sides 4.00 9.00 4 N/A 4 N/A Oven Glass 3.10 1.60 1 N/A N/A 1 Oven Sides 5.10 4.10 4 N/A 4 N/A Oven Handle 0.30 3.10 1 N/A N/A 1 Oven Base 5.00 5.10 2 N/A 2 N/A Bed Mattress 10.50 7.40 2 N/A N/A N/A Chair Base 3.70 5.60 1 N/A 1 N/A Chair Cushion 3.70 5.20 2 N/A 2 N/A Chair Back Strip 25.00 1.50 1 N/A N/A N/A Chair Arm Strip 5.20 17.35 1 N/A N/A N/A Outer Step 8.60 1.20 1 N/A N/A 1 Bed Headboard Strip 52.60 1.50 1 N/A N/A N/A Bed Footboard Strip 34.00 1.50 1 N/A N/A N/A Bedframe 10.50 9.25 2 N/A N/A N/A Bed Quilt 10.00 11.00 2 N/A N/A N/A Cutting Checklist:
ALL OPTIONS:
Castle Outer OPTIONS:
NOTE – The Dragon is added to one Side Wall or Wall, the Knight and Fairy to the second Side Wall, and the Castle to a Wall. OPTIONAL Dragon
• Body – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Belly – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Head Spikes – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Back Spikes – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Front Leg – Fabric cut 2, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Back Leg – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Dragon Ear – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
OPTIONAL Knight
• Body – Fabric cut 1
• Suit of Armor – Fabric cut 1
• Helmet – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Top Visor – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Bottom Visor – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Top Venting Holes – Fabric cut 1 set, Fusible webbing cut 1 set
• Bottom Venting Holes – Fabric cut 1 set, Fusible webbing cut 1 set
OPTIONAL Princess
• Body – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Hair – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Top – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Skirt – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Tiara – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Dress Shoes – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
Inner OPTIONS: OPTIONAL Bed
• Headboard – Fabric cut 2,
• Headboard Strip – Fabric cut 1
• Footboard – Fabric cut 2
• Footboard Strip – Fabric cut 1
• Frame – Fabric cut 2
• Mattress – Fabric cut 2
• Pillow – Fabric cut 2
• Quilt – Fabric cut 2
OPTIONAL Fireplace
• Fireplace #1 – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Fireplace #2 – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Fireplace #3 – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Fireplace #4 – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
OPTIONAL Oven
• Sides – Fabric cut 4, Stabilizer cut 4
• Base – Fabric cut 2, Stabilizer cut 2
• Handle – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Glass – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
OPTIONAL Refrigerator
• Sides – Fabric cut 4, Stabilizer cut 4
• Handle – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Base – Fabric cut 2, Stabilizer cut 2
OPTIONAL Chair
• Back – Fabric cut 2, Stabilizer cut 2
• Back Strip – Fabric cut 1
• Arms – Fabric cut 2
• Arm Strip – Fabric cut 1
• Cushion – Fabric cut 4
• Base – Fabric cut 1
OPTIONAL Walkway & Pond
• Walkway – Fabric cut 1, Fusible webbing cut 1
• Walkway Rock #1 – Fabric cut 7, Fusible webbing cut 7
• Walkway Rock #2 – Fabric cut 7, Fusible webbing cut 7
• Walkway Rock #3 – Fabric cut 7, Fusible webbing cut 7
NOTE – To cut fabric on the fold, fold your fabric over parallel to the selvage edges. Align the pattern piece so it is on the fold of the fabric. Cut around the edges, leaving the fold. If you have folded your fabric correctly the fold will be parallel to the two edges of the fabric that are finished. The raw edges (e.g. the ones you could pick at and threads would come off) will be at a right angle to your fold.
- + Instructions
Quick Glance Cheat Sheet
Quick-Glance Cheat Sheet
(full step-by-step tutorial starts on next page)
½ inch seam allowance included – Top stitching ⅛ inch – Basting ¼ inch
Preparation –
1. PATTERN MARKINGS – Transfer pattern markings and Dollies facial features.
2. OPTIONAL QUILT: BIAS BINDING – Create double fold bias binding.
3. FUSIBLE WEBBING – Apply fusible webbing onto pattern pieces, cut out pieces.
Sewing –
1. DOWEL CASINGS – Fold Dowel Strip to wrong side by ½ inch at short edge. Press. Fold again. Press. Topstitch. Fold one long edge to wrong side ½ inch. Press. Lay Side Wall right side up. Place the Dowel Strip along the long edge right sides up, matching raw edges. Pin. Stitch along the folded edge. Baste the raw edges together. Repeat for the other long edge of the Side Wall. Repeat folding the short edge over by ½ inch two times and top stitching with the Middle Dowel Strip. Then fold each long edge to the wrong side by ½ inch. Press. Place the Middle Dowel Strip down the center of the Side Wall aligning the raw bottom edge. Pin. Stitch down both long edges. Measure a little more than halfway up the long side of the Side Wall. Align the loop tape with the stitched edge of the Dowel Strip. Pin. Stitch, but do not stitch on the Dowel Strips. Repeat the above for the Second Side Wall mirroring the Side Wall you just completed. Repeat folding the short edge over by ½ inch two times and top stitching the two Dowel Strips. Follow the steps above to attach a Dowel Strip to either side of a Wall/Floor piece. Repeat again to stitch a Dowel Strip onto both long edges of the Second Floor. Baste the raw edges together. Repeat to stitch the Roof Dowel Strip onto both long edges of the Roof Lining. Baste the raw edges together. Repeat on second Roof Lining.
2. CASTLE OPTION – Lay a Main Side Wall right sides up. Lay Side Panel #1 on top, right sides up aligning bottom raw edge. Pin. Press. Repeat with Side Panel #2 and Side Panel #3. Applique the top edge of each Side Panel. Repeat for the second Side Wall and Side Panel pieces. Lay a Main Wall piece right sides facing up. Lay Middle Panel #1 on top aligning the bottom raw edge. Pin. Press. Repeat with Middle Panel #2 and Middle Panel #3. Applique the top edge of each Middle Panel. Place the Back Tower in the center of the Middle Panel #3 on the Main Wall. Press. Place the Back Battlement Base on top of Back Tower. Press. Place Back Battlement on top of the Back Battlement Base. Press. Applique all three in place. Lay the Side Towers on either side of the Back Tower. Press. Place the Side Tower Roofs on top of the Side Towers. Applique Side Towers and Side Tower Roofs. Lay the Side Battlement Base on top of the Side Tower Roofs. Press. Place the Side Battlements on top of the Side Battlement Base. Press. Applique the Side Battlement Bases and Side Battlements. Place the Front Tower, Front Battlement Base and Front Battlement. Press. Applique in place. Layer the Castle Outer Windows and Castle Inner Windows onto each Side Tower. Stitch. Place the Flags at the top of the Side Tower Roofs. Press. Stitch.
3. OPTIONAL DRAGON- On a Side Wall, center the Dragon Body on Side Panel #3. Press. Applique. Place Front Leg onto Dragon Body at marking. Press. Applique. Lay Dragon Belly in place. Press. Applique. Place second Front Leg onto Dragon Body at marking. Press. Applique. Lay Back Leg onto Dragon Body at marking. Press. Applique. Stitch along pattern markings on Dragon Wing. Place Dragon Wing onto the Dragon Body at marking. Press. Applique. Place Back Spikes onto outer edge of the Dragon Body. Press. Applique. Stitch eyes, nose and mouth along pattern markings. Lay Head Spikes and Ear onto Dragon’s head at markings. Press. Applique.
4. OPTIONAL KNIGHT / FAIRY PRINCESS – Stitch eyes onto the Body using a satin stitch. Use a backstitch to stitch the nose. OPTIONAL Fairy: Lay Fairy Wings onto Side Wall. Press. Applique. Lay Body on top of Fairy Wings. Press Body from underarms to legs only. Applique from underarms to legs. Place Dress shoes onto feet. Press. Applique. Lift arms, lay skirt onto Body. Press. Applique. Press head and arms down. Applique. Lay Fairy Top onto Body. Press. Applique. Topstitch pattern markings onto Hair. Lay Hair onto head. Press. Applique. Place Tiara. Press. Applique. OPTIONAL Knight: Place Body onto Side Wall. Press. Applique. Stitch pattern markings onto Boots. Lay Boots onto feet. Press. Applique. Stitch pattern markings onto Suit of Armor. Lay Suit of Armor onto Body. Press. Applique. Lay Top and Bottom Venting Holes onto the Top Visor and Bottom Visors. Press. Stitch. Lay Helmet onto head. Press. Layer Top and Bottom Visor. Press. Layer Right and Left Joint. Press. Stitch. Place Knights Sword Hilt, Sword Guard and Knights Sword Blade onto Knight’s hand. Press. Applique.
5. HOUSE OPTION – Lay a Side Wall right side facing up. Place a Gable Trim #1 on top right side up on pattern marking. Pin. Press. Place Gable Trim #2 at marking. Pin. Press. Applique Gable Trim #1 and Gable Trim #2. Place Side Window onto Side Wall at marking. Press. Applique. Lay Plant Leaves. Press. Stitch. Place Plant Pot. Press. Applique. Place Side Window Shutters and Window Box. Press. Applique. Lay Side Panel Grass along bottom edge of Side Wall. Press. Applique. Repeat above for second Side Wall. Lay Main Wall right side facing up. Place Front Windows and Shutters near top. Press. Applique. Place the Front Door. Lay the Door Window and Door Handle onto the Front Door. Press. Applique. Lay the Outer Step under the Front Door. Press. Align the Middle Panel Grass pieces on either side of the Outer Step. Applique.
6. INNER HOUSE LAYOUT – FIREPLACE: Lay Fireplace #1 onto Wall Lining. Pin. Press. Applique. Place Fireplace #3 onto Wall Lining above Fireplace #1. Pin. Press. Applique. Lay Fireplace #2 over the seam of Fireplace #1 and #3. Pin. Press. Applique. Center Fireplace #5 onto Fireplace #4. Pin. Press. Applique. Lay Fireplace #4 and #5 onto Fireplace #. Pin. Press. Applique. WALKWAY: Place Rock #1, Rock #2, Rock #3, Rock #4, and Rock #5 per pattern markings onto Walkway. Pin. Press. Applique. Place Walkway onto the Side Wall Lining. Pin, Press. Applique. Place Flowers along Walkway. Press. Applique. POND: Lay Pond on Floor Lining piece. Pin. Press. Applique. LOGS: Place Logs onto Floor Lining. Pin. Press. Applique.
7. OUTER WALL CONSTRUCTION – Lay the Main Roof right sides together with Main Wall, match long edges. Pin. Stitch. Press. Place a Main Floor right sides together with the Main Wall, match long edges. Pin. Stitch. Press. Lay a Main Wall right sides together with the Main Floor, match long edges. Pin. Stitch. Press. Place a Main Roof right sides together with the Main Wall, match long edges. Pin. Stitch. Press. Create ½ inch memory hem along long edge of a Main Floor piece. Press. Place Main Floor right sides together on one side of the last Main Side Wall attached above. Open memory hem. Pin. Start stitching at ½ inch memory hem mark to ½ inch from bottom raw edge. Press. Repeat for last Main Floor. Create ½ inch memory hem along both long edges of Main Side Wall. Place bottom short edge of Main Side Wall onto one side of Main Floor. Open memory hems. Pin. Start stitching at ½ inch memory hem mark to ½ inch from bottom raw edge. Press. Repeat for last Main Floor.
8. SECOND FLOOR – Fold Hook Tab in half wrong sides together lengthwise. Press. Open up Hook Tab, lay right sides facing up. Fold both long edges into middle. Press. Fold in half with right sides together. Press. Stitch both short ends. Clip corners. Turn right sides out. Pin. Press. Baste open edge. Place hook tape along folded edge. Pin. Edgestitch hook tape. Repeat for second Hook Tab. Lay Main Second Floor right side facing up, center basted edge of Hook Tab on short edge of Second Floor. Pin. Baste. Repeat for second Hook Tab on the opposite side of the Second Floor. Place Second Floor
Lining onto Main Second Floor right sides together. Pin. Stich. Clip corners. Turn Second Floor right sides out. Press. Trim seam allowance off Stabilizer. Insert into Second floor. Press. Topstitch along two short edges and finished long edge. Baste open edge.
9. INNER WALL CONSTRUCTION – Lay Inner Top Floor right sides up. Place Second Floor with Hook Tabs facing up, then lay the Inner Bottom Floor right side down. Pin. Stitch. Press. Lay the Roof Lining right sides together with Inner Top Floor, match long edges. Pin. Stitch. Press. Place the Inner Bottom Floor right sides together with the Floor Lining, match long edges. Pin. Stitch. Press. Lay a Floor Lining right sides together with the Wall Lining, match long edges. Pin. Stitch. Press. Place a Roof Lining right sides together with the Wall Lining, match long edges. Pin. Stitch. Press. Create ½ inch memory hem along long edge of a Floor Lining piece. Press. Place Floor Lining right sides together on one side of the last Wall Lining attached above. Open memory hem. Pin. Start stitching at ½ inch memory hem mark to ½ inch from bottom raw edge. Press. Repeat for last Floor Lining. Create ½ inch memory hem along both long edges of Side Wall Lining. Place bottom short edge of Side Wall Lining onto one side of Floor Lining. Open memory hems. Pin. Start stitching at ½ inch memory hem mark to ½ inch from bottom raw edge. Press. Repeat for last Floor Lining.
10. BUTTON TABS – Lay two Button Tabs right sides together, pin. Stitch. Clip seam allowances. Turn and press. Topstitch, then stitch buttonhole. Repeat for 10 other Button Tabs.
11. ASSEMBLE HOUSE – Lay Main House right sides up. Place Button Tabs on pattern markings. Pin. Baste. Fold Hook Tabs on Second Floor in, pin. Place House Lining right side down on top of Main House. Pin. Stitch, leaving both Roof edges unstitched. Clip corners then turn right side out. On Main Roof edge above Second Floor, create memory hem.
12. HANDLE – Fold Handle in half lengthwise wrong sides together. Press. Open Handle, fold raw edges to center. Press. Refold and press again. Fold ends of Handle 45 degrees so they both face down. Pin. Topstitch inside and outer edge. Repeat for second Handle. Find center on memory hem of Roof Lining. Place Button Tab at center. Pin. Center Handle, pin. Place Main and Lining Roof pieces together. Pin. Edgestitch.
13. STABLIZER – Trim seam allowance off stabilizer pieces. Lay Stabilizer pieces out in the House layout. Starting with Top Roof stabilizer, slide stabilizer piece all the way to the Top Roof. Adjust. Pin along seam directly below Roof. Stitch in ditch. Press Roof well. Repeat with all stabilizer pieces. When all other stabilizer pieces are inserted and seams stitched, create a memory hem at the open Roof edge. Center Handle onto Roof Lining. Pin. Insert the Roof stabilizer. Place Main and Lining Roof pieces together. Pin. Edgestitch. Press Roof well.
14. SIDE WALLS AND BUTTONS – Stitch Side Wall to Back and Roof using a slipstitch. Repeat for other Side Wall, Back Wall and Roof. Attach buttons to button markings.
15. OPTIONAL OVEN AND REFRIGERATOR – OPTIONAL Oven: Lay the Oven right side up. Place Oven Handle and Oven Glass. Press. Applique. OPTIONAL Refrigerator: Stitch across the pattern marking on Refrigerator. Lay Refrigerator right side up. Place Refrigerator Handle on top. Press. Applique. Place two Oven/Refrigerator pieces right sides together. Pin. Stitch. Press. Repeat for all four sides. Trim seam allowance off stabilizer pieces. Place stabilizer onto each Oven/Refrigerator pieces. Press. Stitch the first and last Oven/Refrigerator pieces right sides together. Turn right sides out. Press. Place an Oven/Refrigerator Base onto the Oven/Refrigerator right sides together. Pin one edge. Stitch leaving ½ inch unstitched on either edge. Create memory hems with remaining edges of Oven/Refrigerator Base. Slipstitch the Base to the Oven/Refrigerator. Stuff the Oven/Refrigerator. Repeat to attach the other Base to the Oven/Refrigerator.
16. OPTIONAL CHAIR – Create memory hem on short edge of Chair Back Strip. Find center of Chair Back Strip and Chair Back, match centers. Pin. Start stitching ½ inch from bottom flat edge then stitch around curve to ½ inch from other bottom edge. Fold Chair Back Strip away from Chair Back, place finger onto fold then bring strip back over keeping straight edge aligned. Refold the memory hem, pin in place. Repeat on other side of the Chair Back Strip. Pin. Stitch from each outer edge in 2 inches, leave gap for turning. Place second Chair Cushion right sides down, align corners to Chair Back Strip. Pin. Stitch. Pin raw edge of Chair Back Strip to bottom edge of second Chair Cushion. Stitch. Clip corners and snip seam allowance. Turn. Slide stabilizer inside, then stuff the Cushion. Pin. Slipstitch closed. Align Chair Arm Strip to bottom front edge of Chair Arm right sides together. Pin. Clip curve to ease together. Continue pinning. Stitch. Repeat second Chair Arm Strip to other side of Chair Arm. Place Chair Base onto bottom of Chair Arm. Pin. Stitch Chair Base leaving gap for turning. Trim corners. Turn. Stuff, then slipstitch gap closed. Align Chair Back and Chair Arms, slipstitch together. Place Chair Cushion pieces right sides together. Pin. Stitch, leaving a gap for turning. Clip corners, trim seam allowance. Open corner, pinch seams together then measure ½ inch from corner. Stitch corner. Repeat for other three corners. Trim corners and turn. Stuff, then slipstitch gap closed.
17. OPTIONAL BED – Lay the Bedframe pieces right sides together. Pin. Stitch, leaving a gap for turning. Clip corners, trim seam allowance. Open corner, pinch seams together then measure ½ inch from corner. Stitch corner. Repeat for other three corners. Trim corners and turn. Stuff, then slipstitch gap closed. Create memory hem on short edge of Headboard Strip. Keep memory hem folded. Align Headboard Strip to bottom middle edge of Headboard. Pin. Stitch, stopping ½ inch from edge. Fold Headboard Strip away from Headboard, place finger onto fold then bring strip back over keeping straight edge aligned. Stitch. Repeat for next two corners. Snip into seam allowance around the curve to ease. Repeat with next three corners. Repeat to attach the second Headboard. Turn, stuff the Headboard then slipstitch the gap closed. Repeat to stitch the Footboard. Align Headboard and Bedframe, slipstitch together. Repeat with the Footboard and the opposite end of the Bedframe.
18. OPTIONAL MATTRESS – Place two Mattress pieces right sides together. Pin. Stitch leaving a gap for turning. Clip and trim seam allowance. Open corner, pinch seams together then measure ½ inch from corner. Stitch corner. Repeat for other three corners. Trim corners and turn. Stuff, then slipstitch gap closed. Pull needle at marking from one side to the other two to three times to create tuft look. Repeat for all pattern markings.
19. OPTIONAL PILLOWS – Place two Mattress pieces right sides together. Pin. Stitch leaving a gap for turning. Clip and trim seam allowance. Turn. Press. Stuff, then slipstitch gap closed.
20. OPTIONAL QUILT – Lay Quilt piece wrong side up. Place batting on top. Lay second Quilt piece on top. Pin. Quilt pieces together. Trim batting. Bind Quilt.
1 . Hand Stitching- Attaching ThreadSeam Allowance
1⁄2 inch seam allowance included (unless otherwise stated) – Top stitching 1⁄8 inch – Basting 1⁄4 inch
1.1Thread the needle and tie a knot in the end of the thread.
On the inside of one of the fabric pieces, put the needle through a tiny bit of fabric.
1.2Pull the thread almost all the way to the knot. Stop pulling, split the thread close to the knot creating a gap then slip the needle through the gap.
1.3Pull the thread taut. The thread should now be knotted to the fabric.
NOTE – Tying the thread to the fabric this way will prevent the knot from coming through the fabric as you stitch.
1.4Put the needle through to the right side or underside of the fabric depending on which side of the fabric the needle needs to be on for the next step.
2 . Hand Stitching- Backstitch2.0Backstitches are used for outlining or adding fine detail.
2.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Stitching Instructions above.
Pull the needle to the right side of the fabric close to the raw edge, or at the point you want to start your stitches. Pull the thread to the right side.
2.2Push the needle down about ⅛ inch away, pulling the thread all the way through. This will create a small stitch.
2.3Push the needle back up about ⅛ inch away, pulling the thread all the way through, creating a gap from the first stitch.
2.4Push the needle back into the same hole as step 2.2, pulling the thread all the way through. This will close the gap and complete the first backstitch.
2.5Repeat steps 2.3 to 2.4 creating a length of backstitches as desired.
3 . Hand Stitching- Satin Stitch3.0Satin stitches are flat stitches used to fill in a shape with smooth straight stitches giving a satin-like look.
3.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric piece, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Stitching Instructions above.
Pull the needle to the right side of the fabric at the point you want to start your stitches. Pull the thread to the right side.
3.2Stitch around the entire shape, following the ‘Backstitch’ directions above, creating an outline.
3.3Bring the needle to the right side of the fabric at the outer edge of the stitching done in step 3.2 near the middle of your shape.
3.4Move the needle across the shape, pushing the needle down through the fabric on the outside of the shape.
NOTE – A Satin Stitch can be stitched vertically or on an angle, stitching on an angle gives a different look to the stitches.
NOTE – As you form the stitches, make sure not to twist the strands so the strands stay flat.
3.5Bring the needle back to the right side next to the first stitch. Push the needle back down next to the first stich at the outer edge of the stitching from step 3.2.
TIP – The stitches should always begin on one side of the shape and end on the other side. Although it is tempting to save thread by starting the next stitch next to a completed stitch, this creates gaps instead of a solid satin look.
3.6Repeat steps 3.3 to 3.5 stitching along one side of the shape.
3.7Bring the needle back to the first stitch. Repeat steps 3.3 to 3.5 to complete the opposite side of the shape.
4 . Hand Stitching- Slipstitch4.0These stitches can be used to join two pieces together almost invisibly.
4.1Thread the needle with thread or colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Directly across from the starting point, push the needle through the felt and then back down through the fold on the opposite seam to create a stitch that is between ⅛ – ¼ inch long. When the thread is pulled through, the stitch is concealed within the seam crease, this will be a horizontal stitch connecting the left and right sides of the opening.
4.2Repeat all the way around. To tighten the stitches, gently pull the thread. This will conceal the stitches in between the seams.
NOTE – The stitches have been left loose in this picture to show what the ladder stitch looks like. Pull the thread through and taut after each stitch.
0 . AppliqueSeam Allowance
1⁄2 inch seam allowance included (unless otherwise stated) – Top stitching 1⁄8 inch – Basting 1⁄4 inch
0.0There are many ways to appliqué. We are leaving the edges raw in this tutorial, and then stitching down. If you have a preferred method, please use this. Alternatively, there are four options below to choose from.
TIP – Use an open toe foot as it allows you to see where you are stitching.
1 . Straight Stitch Applique1.0This is the quickest and easiest method of appliqué. Use your machines default applique setting if it has one.
1.1Apply fusible webbing to the back of the fabric appliqué.
TIP – Use the manufacturer’s instructions for ironing in place. We would also suggest you place a pressing cloth between the fabric and your iron to protect your iron. Occasionally the glue used in the interfacing can leak out and can mark your iron. If you do not have a pressing cloth, a clean, thin tea towel or scrap of 100% cotton can suffice.
1.2Place the appliqué onto the fabric as desired. Press.
1.3Starting on a straight edge, align the edge of the fabric with the middle of the foot.
1.4Pull the bobbin thread to the top.
1.5Holding both threads taut, stitch along the edge of the appliqué using ⅛ inch seam allowance.
2 . Zigzag Stitch Applique2.0A narrow zig zag stitch is almost an invisible stitch that secures the edges of the applique. Choose a longer stitch length between 0.5 and 1.5, and a narrower stitch width between 0.7 and 1.5. Decide which stitch length you prefer and write them down.
2.1Apply fusible webbing to the back of the fabric applique.
TIP – Use the manufacturer’s instructions for ironing in place. We would also suggest you place a pressing cloth between the fabric and your iron to protect your iron. Occasionally the glue used in the interfacing can leak out and can mark your iron. If you do not have a pressing cloth, a clean, thin tea towel or scrap of 100% cotton can suffice.
2.2Place the applique onto the fabric as desired. Press.
2.3Starting on a straight edge, align the edge of the fabric with the middle of the foot.
2.4Pull the bobbin thread to the top.
2.5Holding both threads taut, stitch along the edge of the appliqué.
2.6The right swing of the needle will be on the background fabric just on the outside of the applique.
2.7On the left swing of the needle, the needle will land just inside of the appliqué.
2.8Repeat steps 2.5 to 2.7 around the appliqué.
TIP – When turning around the appliqué, the needle needs to be on the right swing and on the outside of the appliqué.
3 . Satin Stitch Applique3.0A satin stitch is a zig zag stitch that is close together, so you are unable to see the background fabric. If your machine has a satin stitch setting, select that setting. The ideal stitch settings are stitch length 0.2 to 0.5, and stitch width between 2.0 to 4.0. Decide which setting you prefer and write them down.
3.1Apply fusible webbing to the back of the fabric applique.
TIP – Use the manufacturer’s instructions for ironing in place. We would also suggest you place a pressing cloth between the fabric and your iron to protect your iron. Occasionally the glue used in the interfacing can leak out and can mark your iron. If you do not have a pressing cloth, a clean, thin tea towel or scrap of 100% cotton can suffice.
3.2Place the applique onto the fabric as desired. Press.
3.3Starting on a straight edge, align the edge of the fabric with the middle of the foot.
3.4Pull the bobbin thread to the top.
3.5Holding both threads taut, stitch along the edge of the appliqué.
3.6The right swing of the needle will be on the background fabric just on the outside of the applique.
3.7On the left swing of the needle, the needle will land as far inside of the applique as you’ve set the stitch width to be.
3.8Repeat steps 3.5 to 3.7 around the applique.
TIP – When turning around the applique or pivoting at a corner on an outside curve, the needle needs to be on the right swing and on the outside of the applique.
TIP – When turning or pivoting on an inside curve, the needle needs to be on the left swing and the inside of the applique.
4 . Blanket Stitch4.0The blanket stitch is a straight stitch with a perpendicular stitch along the side. If your machine has a blanket stitch setting, select that setting. Many machines have more than one blanket stitch options. The ideal stitch settings are stitch length 2.0 to 3.3 and stitch width between 2.0 to 3.6. Decide which setting you prefer and write them down.
4.1Apply fusible webbing to the back of the fabric applique.
TIP – Use the manufacturer’s instructions for ironing in place. We would also suggest you place a pressing cloth between the fabric and your iron to protect your iron. Occasionally the glue used in the interfacing can leak out and can mark your iron. If you do not have a pressing cloth, a clean, thin tea towel or scrap of 100% cotton can suffice.
4.2Place the applique onto the fabric as desired. Press.
4.3Starting on a straight edge, align the edge of the fabric with the middle of the foot.
4.4Pull the bobbin thread to the top.
4.5Holding both threads taut, stitch along the edge of the appliqué.
4.6The right swing of the needle will be on the background fabric just on the outside of the applique.
TIP – The goal is to have the outside, or right needle, “hug” the outer edge of the applique.
4.7On the left swing of the needle, the perpendicular stitch will land in the applique.
TIP – When you need to pivot the applique to stitch around a curve or pivot at a corner, the needle needs to be on the right swing on the outside of the applique. Don’t pivot while on the left swing, doing so will create a “v” stitch back to the outer edge of the applique rather than the desired straight blanket stitch.
4.8Repeat steps 4.5 to 4.7 around the applique.
0 . PreparationSeam Allowance
1⁄2 inch seam allowance included (unless otherwise stated) – Top stitching 1⁄8 inch – Basting 1⁄4 inch
0.1Pattern Markings
Transfer all pattern markings and notches to the fabric using a disappearing ink pen or tailor’s chalk. For the Dollies you will need to transfer all facial features and turning marks to one of two cut pieces.
0.2OPTIONAL Quilt: Bias Binding
If you are not using store bought binding, you will need to create double fold binding to bind the Quilt.
Follow this free DIY Bias Binding tutorial to create the bias binding.
0.3Fusible Webbing
Iron the fusible webbing onto each piece and cut them out. Set aside. Do not remove the paper backing yet, that will be done in a later step.
TIP – Use the manufacturer’s instructions for ironing in place. We would also suggest you place a pressing cloth between the fabric and your iron to protect your iron. Occasionally the glue used in the interfacing can leak out and can mark your iron. If you do not have a pressing cloth, a clean, thin tea towel or scrap of 100% cotton can suffice.
1 . Dowel Casings1.0NOTE – You will repeat this step later for other Dowel Strips (e.g. the ‘Middle Dowel Strips’). However, for now, do this for 1 of the 6 pieces labelled ‘Dowel Strip’ only.
1.1Fold a Dowel Strip to the wrong side by ½ inch at the short edge. Press.
1.2Fold again by ½ inch. Press.
1.3Topstitch using ⅛ inch seam allowance.
1.4Fold one long edge to the wrong side by ½ inch. Press.
1.5Lay a Side Wall Lining right side up. Place the Dowel Strip on top, right sides facing up, matching long raw edges and the short bottom unstitched edge of the Dowel Strip. Pin.
NOTE – The stitched short edge should sit approximately ¾ inch below the corner where the Side Wall slants for the Roof.
NOTE – You will attach a Dowel Strip to each long edge of both Side Wall Linings.
1.6Stitch ONLY along the long folded edge using a ⅛ inch seam allowance.
1.7Baste the long raw edge of the Dowel Strip to the Side Wall Lining using a ¼ inch seam allowance.
TIP – Basting is just like normal stitching except the stitches need to be long and loose so that they can be removed later, if needed. Stitch within the seam allowance, so that the basting stitches are not seen in the final Doll House, while keeping the stitches loose enough to pull out just in case they are visible. The purpose is to hold a piece of fabric in place until that section is properly sewn. Set the machine to a long loose stitch. Test it on a piece of fabric first to make sure that the stitches can easily be removed. Do not backstitch at either end. Leave the ends loose, with approximately 1 inch of thread tails at either end of the stitching.
1.8Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.7 to attach a second Dowel Strip to the other side of the Side Wall Lining.
1.9Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.8 to attach a Dowel Strip to either side of the second Side Wall Lining.
1.10Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.3 with a Middle Dowel Strip.
Fold each long edge to the wrong side by ½ inch. Press.
1.11Lay a Side Wall Lining right side up.
Find and mark the center of the Side Wall Lining and the Middle Dowel Strip. Place the Middle Dowel Strip onto the Side Wall Lining, matching centers, and bottom edges. Pin.
NOTE – The top stitched edge should sit approximately 2 ½ inches below the pointed top of the Side Wall Lining.
1.12Stitch along the folded edges, using a ⅛ inch seam allowance.
1.13Measure a little more than halfway up the long side of the Side Wall. Align the loop tape with the stitched edge of the Dowel Strip, then continue laying it horizontally across the Side Wall. Pin in place.
Stitch in place, but DO NOT stitch on the Dowel Strips.
1.14Repeat steps 1.10 to 1.13 for the second Side Wall.
NOTE – The Loop Tape on this Side Wall will mirror the other Side Wall.
1.15Next you will attach your last two Dowel Strips to either side of one Wall/Floor piece. The Wall/Floor piece is the one that will fold out flat so if you have cut them from different colors, select the piece that will be the front Floor outside the house when the House is open. You will add the optional walkway to this piece later.
Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.8, stitching the Dowel Strips onto both shorter edges.
NOTE – The opening of the Dowel Strip should be facing the same direction for both pieces. As the
pieces are assembled, the opening should be facing away from the house.
1.16Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.8 stitching the Second Floor Dowel Strip onto one long edge of the Second Floor Lining piece. If you have cut the Second Floor and Second Floor Lining pieces from different colors, this is the lining side that will be facing downwards in the finished dolls house (e.g., it will be the ceiling of the bottom floor).
1.17Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.8 stitching the Second Floor Dowel Strip onto the second long edge.
NOTE – The opening of the Dowel Strip should be facing the same direction for both pieces.
1.18Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.8 stitching a Roof Dowel Strip onto a long edge of the Roof Lining.
1.19Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.8 stitching the second Roof Dowel Strip onto a long edge of the Roof Lining.
NOTE – The opening of the Dowel Strip should be facing the same direction for both pieces.
1.20Repeat steps 1.18 to 1.19 for the second Roof Lining.
NOTE – The opening of the Dowel Strip should be facing the same direction for both pieces.
2 . Castle OPTION2.0If you are making the House OPTION, skip to step 5. If you are making the Castle OPTION, follow below. There are two Main Walls and two Side Walls. Each of these will have Panels attached to them to create a layered look. The Castle is attached to one Main Wall.
2.1Lay a Main Side Wall right sides up. Place Side Panel #1 on top, right side facing up, matching the bottom raw edges. Pin.
2.2Press the Side Panel #1 to the Side Wall.
2.3Repeat steps 2.1 to 2.2 to attach a Side Panel #2 on top of Side Panel #1.
2.4Repeat steps 2.1 to 2.2 to attach Side Panel #3 on top of Side Panel #2.
2.5Applique the top edge of each Side Panel, using your preferred method of appliqué.
2.6Repeat steps 2.1 to 2.6 for the second Side Wall and Side Panel pieces.
2.7Lay a Main Wall piece right side facing up. Place the Middle Panel #1 on top, right side facing up, matching the bottom raw edge. Pin.
2.8Press the Middle Panel #1 to the Main Wall piece.
2.9Repeat steps 2.8 to 2.9 to attach Middle Panel #2
onto Middle Panel #1.
2.10Repeat steps 2.8 to 2.9 to attach Middle Panel #3
onto Middle Panel #2.
2.11Applique the top edge of each Middle Panel, using your preferred method of appliqué.
NOTE – We have only attached panels to one of the Main Walls. If you would like to add these panels to the second Main Wall, you will need to increase your fabric requirements and cutting checklist. Then, repeat steps 2.8 to 2.12.
2.12Place the Back Tower in the center of the Middle Panel #3, right side facing up. Press.
2.13Place the Back Battlement Base on top of the Back Tower, matching edges. Press.
NOTE – Check your pieces are the right way up.
2.14Place the Back Battlement on top of the Back Battlement Base, matching edges. Press.
Stitch all three pieces in step in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
2.15Place a Side Tower, right side facing up, on either side of the Back Tower. The inside edge will overlap the Back Tower slightly. Press.
2.16Place the Side Tower Roofs on top of the Side Towers, right side facing up, matching raw edges. Press.
NOTE – Check your pieces are the right way up.
Stitch all four pieces in step in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
2.17Place the Side Battlement Base on top of the Side Tower Roofs, covering the edges. Press.
2.18Place the Side Battlements on top of the Side Battlement Base, right side facing up. Press.
Stitch all four pieces in step in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
2.19Repeat steps 2.14 to 2.16 with the Front Tower.
2.20Place the Castle Outer Door at the center of the Front Tower. Layer the Castle Inner Door on top of the Castle Outer Door. Press.
Stitch both pieces in step in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
2.21Repeat step 2.21 layering the Castle Outer Windows and Castle Inner Windows onto each Side Tower.
2.22Place the Flags at the top of each Side Tower Roof. Press.
Stitch both pieces in step in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
If you would like to add the OPTIONAL Dragon follow below. Or skip to step 4 for the OPTIONAL Knight / Fairy. If you do not want to add any of these options, skip to step 6.
3 . OPTIONAL Dragon3.0If you are making the OPTIONAL House Background, skip to step 5. If you are not adding the OPTIONAL Dragon, skip to step 4 for the OPTIONAL Knight / Fairy. If you are making the OPTIONAL Dragon, follow below.
3.1Stitch along eyes, nose, and mouth pattern markings onto the Dragon Body to create the face.
3.2On one of the Side Walls, center the Dragon Body on Side Panel #3. Press.
TIP – Remember to use the manufacturer’s instructions for ironing in place. We would also suggest you place a pressing cloth between the fabric and your iron to protect your iron. Occasionally the glue used in the interfacing can leak out and can mark your iron. If you do not have a pressing cloth, a clean, thin tea towel or scrap of 100% cotton can suffice.
3.3Stitch the Dragon in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
3.4Place a Front Leg onto the Dragon Body at the bottom leg pattern marking. Press.
3.5Stitch the Front Leg in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
3.6Place the Dragon Belly onto the Dragon Body, at the pattern marking, matching raw edges. Press.
3.7Stitch the Dragon Belly in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
3.8Place the second Front Leg onto the Dragon Body at the top leg pattern marking. Press.
3.9Stitch the Front Leg in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
3.10Place the Back Leg onto the Dragon Body at the pattern marking. Press.
3.11Stitch the Back Leg in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
3.12Stitch along the pattern markings on the right side of the Dragon Wing.
3.13Place the Dragon Wing onto the Dragon Body at the pattern marking. Press.
3.14Stitch around the outer edges of the Dragon Wing using your preferred method of appliqué.
3.15Place the Back Spikes onto the outer edge of the Dragon Body. Press.
3.16Stitch the Back Spikes in place, stitching around each spike, using your preferred method of appliqué.
3.17Place the Head Spikes and Ear onto the Dragon’s head at the pattern markings. Press.
3.18Stitch the Head Spikes and Ear in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
If you are not adding the OPTIONAL Knight/Fairy Princess, skip to step 6.
If you are making the OPTIONAL Knight/Fairy Princess, follow below.
4 . OPTIONAL Knight/Fairy Pricncess4.0If you are making the OPTIONAL House Background, skip to step 5. If you are not adding the OPTIONAL Knight / Fairy, skip to step 6. If you are making the OPTIONAL Knight / Fairy, follow below.
4.1Follow the ‘Satin Stitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Instructions above to stitch 2x eyes onto the Body.
4.2Follow the ‘Backstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Instructions above to stitch the nose.
If you are sewing the Fairy, follow steps 4.3 to 4.18. If you are only sewing the Knight, skip to step 4.19.
4.3OPTIONAL FAIRY: Place the Fairy Wings on a Side Wall as desired.
4.4Stitch around the Fairy Wings using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.5Lay the Body on top of the Fairy Wings, centering the Body. Press the Body from the underarms to the legs only.
4.6Stitch the Body in place, from the underarms to the legs, using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.7Place the Dress Shoes onto the feet. Press.
4.8Stitch the Dress Shoes in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.9Lay the Skirt onto the Body, moving the arms up and out of the way. Press.
4.10Stitch the Skirt in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.11Press the head and arms of the Body down.
Then use your preferred method of appliqué to stitch in place.
4.12Lay the Fairy Top onto the Body. Press.
4.13Stitch around the Fairy Top using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.14Topstitch along the pattern markings on the Hair.
TIP – If you have the Felt Doll pattern, you can use any of the Hair pieces in place of the hair in this pattern.
4.15Lay the Hair on the head. Press.
4.16Stitch around the Hair using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.17Place the Tiara in place on top of the Hair. Press.
4.18Stitch around the Tiara using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.19OPTIONAL Knight: Place the Body onto the Side Wall as desired.
4.20Stitch around the Body using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.21Lay the Boots on to the feet. Press.
4.22Stitch around the Boots using your preferred method of appliqué.
TIP – Applique the pattern markings onto the Boots first, before placing onto the Body.
4.23Lay the Suit of Armor onto the Body. Press.
TIP – Applique the pattern markings onto the Suit of Armor first, before placing onto the Body.
4.24Stitch around the Suit of Armor using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.25Lay the Top and Bottom Venting Holes onto the Top Visor and Bottom Visors. Press
Stitch around the Vents using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.26Lay the Helmet onto the head. Press.
Layer the Top and Bottom Visor.Press. Then layer the Right and Left Joint. Press.
Stitch around each piece using your preferred method of appliqué.
4.27Lay the Knights Sword Hilt, Knights Sword Guard and Knights Sword Blade onto the Knight’s hand. Press.
Stitch around each Sword piece using your preferred method of appliqué.
Skip to step 6.
5 . House OPTION5.0If you are making the Castle OPTION, skip to step 6. If you are making the House OPTION, follow below. There are two Main Walls and two Side Walls. The Side Walls will have Gable Trims, Side Windows and Shutters added. One main Wall will have a Door, Front Windows, and Shutters.
5.1Lay a Side Wall right side facing up. Place a Gable Trim #1 on top, right side facing up, at the pattern markings. Pin.
5.2Press.
5.3Place a Gable Trim #2 right side up, at the pattern marking. Pin.
5.4Press.
5.5Applique along the inner curved edges of Gable Trim #1 and the outer edge of Gable Trim #2, using your preferred method of appliqué.
5.6Place the Side Window onto the Side Wall at the pattern marking right side up. Press.
NOTE – If you are using clear vinyl for the window, follow these same steps, but make sure to carefully snip out the fabric behind the window afterwards. When you attach the lining, follow your same cutting lines to snip the lining and stabilizer fabric out from behind the window too, then hand sew around the window to bind all layers together. Follow this method for all windows and the window on the door so that you can see all the way through the doors & windows. Or use your preferred method.
5.7Stitch around the Side Window using your preferred method of appliqué.
5.8Place the Plant Leaves as desired onto the Side Window. Press.
Stitch around each Leaf piece using your preferred method of appliqué.
Repeat step 5.8 with the Plant Pot.
5.9Place the Side Window Shutters on either side of the Side Window. Press.
Place the Window Box at the bottom of the Window, as desired. Press.
5.10Stitch around each piece using your preferred method of appliqué.
5.11Lay the Side Panel Grass along the bottom edge of the Side Wall. Press.
Stitch along the pointed edges of the grass using your preferred method of appliqué.
5.12Repeat steps 5.1 to 5.14 for the second Side Wall.
5.13Lay the Main Wall right side facing up. Place the Front Windows near the top as desired. Press.
Place the Shutters on either side of the Front Windows. Press.
5.14Stitch the pieces in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
5.15Place the Front Door centered onto the Main Wall near the bottom edge. Place the Door Window and Door Handle onto the Front Door as desired. Press.
5.16Stitch the pieces in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
5.17Center the Outer Step under the Front Door, matching the bottom edges. Place the Middle Panel Grass pieces on either side, matching the bottom edges. Press.
5.18Stitch the pieces in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
6 . Inner House Layout6.0This step is the same for both outer layouts. There is a fireplace, walkway, pond, and logs. All of these are optional. Once the outer walls are constructed (in the next step) the layout will look like the picture to the right.
If you are not adding any of these elements, skip to step 7.
If you are adding the Fireplace, follow steps 6.1 to 6.7.
If you are adding the Walkway, follow steps 6.8 to 6.11.
If you are adding the Pond, follow steps 6.12 to 6.13.
If you are adding the Logs, follow steps 6.14 to 6.15.
6.1FIREPLACE: Lay Fireplace #1 as desired onto the Inner Bottom Floor, leaving ½ inch seam allowance from the bottom edge.
NOTE – You are attaching the Fireplace to the Lining of the Side Wall that has the Castle OR the House double windows and door. Check that your piece is the right way up.
TIP – The Fireplace can be placed on the Inner Bottom Floor or the Inner Top Floor. In the photo above and in the cover photos, the fireplace is on the Inner Bottom Floor. In the line drawing on page 6, the Fireplace is on the Inner Top Floor.
6.2Press Fireplace #1 to the Inner Bottom Floor piece.
6.3Stitch Fireplace #1 in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
6.4
6.5Lay Fireplace #2 where the two Fireplaces meet, centering the piece. Press.
Stitch Fireplace #3 in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
6.6Lay Fireplace #5 onto the center of Fireplace #4. Press.
Stitch Fireplace #5 in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
6.7Place Fireplace #4 onto Fireplace #1, centering it. Press.
Stitch Fireplace #4 in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
6.8WALKWAY: Place Rock #1, Rock #2, Rock #3, Rock #4, and Rock #5 pieces as per the pattern markings on the Walkway. Press.
Stitch all Rock pieces in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
NOTE – If you have traced the path and rocks using fusible webbing without mirror imaging them, your path and rocks will be mirror imaged compared to the path and rocks pictured here.
6.9Place the Walkway onto the Side Wall Lining as desired. Press.
NOTE – The Walkway is placed over the edge where the Dowel Strip is attached. If you are placing the Walkway over a Dowel Strip, do not stitch on top of the Dowel Strip.
NOTE – If you would like to achieve the same look as in the picture, we have overlapped the Walkway onto the Floor Lining and the Side Wall Lining. You will need to assemble the outer wall in the next step first before doing this.
Stitch the Walkway in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
6.10Place the Flowers alongside the Walkway as desired. Press.
6.11Stitch the Flowers in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
6.12POND: Lay the Pond right sides up as desired onto the Floor Lining piece. Press.
6.13Stitch the Pond in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
6.14LOGS: Place the Logs onto the Floor Lining as desired. Press.
NOTE – We have attached the Logs onto the opposite Floor Lining that the Pond was stitched to.
6.15Stitch the Logs in place using your preferred method of appliqué.
7 . Outer Wall Construction7.0This step is the same for either the House or Castle.
7.1You will be constructing the outer walls as follows: Main Roof, Main Side Wall, Main Floor, Main Side Wall, and Main Roof.
Place a Main Roof and Main Side Wall right sides together, matching a long edge. Pin.
NOTE – This Main Side Wall is one of the completed Castle / House Walls. CASTLE OPTION: You are attaching the sky part of the Main Side Wall.
HOUSE OPTION: You are attaching the Windows side of the Main Side Wall.
7.2Stitch using a ½ inch seam allowance.
7.3Press the seam allowance open.
7.4Repeat step 7.1 to 7.3 attaching a Main Floor right sides together with the raw edge of the Main Wall.
This will create the Floor.
7.5Repeat step 7.1 to 7.3 placing a Main Wall right sides together with the Main Side Wall sewn in step 7.4.
NOTE – This Main Side Wall is one of the completed Castle / House Walls. CASTLE OPTION: You are attaching the sky part of the Main Side Wall. HOUSE OPTION: You are attaching the Windows side of the Main Side Wall.
This is the third Main Wall/Floor to be added.
7.6Repeat step 7.1 to 7.3 placing a Main Roof right sides together with the Main Side Wall sewn in step 7.5.
You will now have the outer constructed as follows: Main Roof, Main Side Wall, Main Floor, Main Side Wall, and Main Roof.
7.7Next you will be attaching a Main Floor to either side of the bottom Main Side Wall (attached to the Floor and Roof). These will be the flaps that open out.
Next you will be attaching a Main Floor to either side of the bottom Main Side Wall (attached to the Floor and Roof). These will be the flaps that open out.
7.8Open the memory hem from step 7.7. Place the Main Floor onto the Main Wall that was sewn in step 7.5, right sides together matching the short edges. Align the folds of the memory hem with the seams of the Main Wall. Pin.
7.9Starting ½ inch from the raw edge, stitch down the long edge using a ½ inch seam allowance, stopping ½ inch from the bottom raw edge.
7.10Press the seam allowance open.
7.11Repeat steps 7.7 to 7.10 attaching the last Main Floor to the opposite side of the Main Side Wall (sewn in step 7.9).
7.12Repeat step 7.2 to 7.3 to stitch and press the seam.
7.13Next you will be attaching a Main Side Wall onto both sides of the middle Main Floor.
Fold each long edge of a Main Side Wall ½ inch to the wrong side. Press.
7.14Place the bottom edge of the Main Side Wall onto the short side of the Main Floor. Pin.
7.15Repeat steps 7.8 to 7.10 to stitch the Main Side Wall onto the short side of the Main Floor.
7.16Repeat steps 7.13 to 7.15 to attach the second Main Side Wall to the other side of the Main Floor.
8 . Second Floor8.0This step is the same for either the House or Castle.
8.1Fold the Hook Tab in half lengthwise wrong sides together. Press.
8.2Open the Hook Tab wrong side facing up.
Fold the two long sides into the middle. Press.
8.3Fold in half again right sides together and pin. Press.
8.4Stitch both short ends using a ½ inch seam allowance.
8.5Clip the corners to reduce the bulk.
8.6Turn the Hook Tab. Press.
Pin the open long edges.
8.7Baste along the open long edge using a ¼ inch seam allowance.
8.8Place the hook tape along the long, folded edge of the Hook Tab. Pin.
8.9Edgestitch all the way around the hook tape using ⅛ inch seam allowance.
8.10Repeat steps 8.1 to 8.10 for the second Hook Tab.
8.11Lay the Main Second Floor piece right side facing up. Place the basted edge of the Hook Tab onto a short edge of the Second Floor, centering it. Pin.
8.12Baste using a ¼ inch seam allowance.
Repeat steps 8.12 to 8.13 attaching the second Hook Tab onto the other side of the Main Second Floor.
8.13Place the Second Floor Lining onto the Main Second Floor, right sides together. Pin.
NOTE – The Hook Tabs will be sandwiched in between the Main and Lining.
8.14Stitch along the short sides and one long edge, using a ½ inch seam allowance.
NOTE – Be careful not to stitch the short ends of the Hook Tabs. Later when we turn this through, these need to be free so they can unfold.
8.15Clip the corners and trim the seam allowance to reduce the bulk.
8.16Turn the Second-Floor right side out. Press the seams.
TIP – Push out the corners with a blunt object, like a chopstick, so that there are crisp, sharp edges and corners.
8.17Trim the ½ inch seam allowance off the Stabilizer and insert it inside the Second Floor, pushing it right to the top of the stitched edge.
8.18Press well.
8.19Topstitch along the two sides and one long edge (stitched in step 8.15) using an ⅛ inch seam allowance.
8.20Baste the open long edge using ¼ inch seam allowance.
9 . Inner Wall Construction9.0The inside of the Dolls House is the same for either the House or Castle.
9.1Lay the Inner Top Floor right sides up. Place the Second Floor with the Hook Tabs facing up, then lay the Inner Bottom Floor right side down. Pin.
NOTE – Make sure the Inner Top and Bottom Floor is centered so they sit ½ inch from each short edge of the Second Floor.
9.2Stich using a ½ inch seam allowance.
9.3Press the seam allowance open.
9.4Repeat step 7.1 to 7.3 place an Inner Roof and the Inner Wall/Floor stitched in step 9.2 right sides together. Pin along the longer Roof edge.
This is the first Inner Top/Bottom Floor to be added.
NOTE – Place the Roof ½ inch from each short edge of the Wall.
NOTE – When assembled the Hook Tape and Dowel Strip will face down. Double check that the correct side of the Inner Wall has been aligned with the Roof, so the Second Floor Hook Tape and Dowel Strip are facing away from the Roof.
TIP – Fold the Second Floor down toward the Inner Bottom Floor to make it easier to stitch the Roof and Inner Top Floor together.
9.5Repeat step 7.4 placing an Inner Bottom Floor right sides together with the Floor Lining sewn in step 2.2.
This is the second Inner Wall/Floor to be added.
9.6Repeat step 7.5 placing an Inner Wall/Floor right sides together with the Inner Wall sewn in step 9.4.
This is the third Inner Wall/Floor to be added.
9.7Repeat step 7.1 to 7.3 placing an Inner Roof right sides together with the Inner Wall sewn in step 9.5.
9.8Repeat steps 7.7 to 7.10.
Fold each long edge of a Floor Lining piece in ½ inch. Press.
Then align a short edge of a Wall/Floor piece with the Wall/Floor piece stitched in step 9.6. Pin.
Stitch together using a ½ inch seam allowance. Press the seam allowance open.
This is the fourth Main Wall/Floor to be added.
9.9Repeat step 7.11 for the remaining Main Side Wall right sides together on the opposite side of where the Wall/Floor piece was attached in step 9.7.
This is the fifth Main Wall/Floor to be added.
NOTE – Add the Walkway and Flowers now if adding them over two Wall/Floor pieces.
9.10Repeat steps 7.13 to 7.15 to attach a Side Wall.
Fold each long edge of a Side Wall in ½ inch. Press.
Then align a short bottom edge of a Side Wall piece with the Wall/Floor that was attached in step piece stitched in step 9.5. Pin.
9.11Repeat steps 7.13 to 7.15 to attach the second Side Wall.
Fold each long edge of a Side Wall in ½ inch. Press.
Then align a short bottom edge of a Side Wall piece with the Wall/Floor that was attached in step piece stitched in step 9.5. Pin.
10 . Button Tabs10.1Lay two Button Tabs right sides together. Pin.
10.2Stitch using a ½ inch seam allowance, leaving the straight short edge unstitched.
10.3Clip the seam allowance and corners.
Turn right side out. Press.
TIP – Push out the corners with a blunt object, like a chopstick, so that there are crisp, sharp edges and corners.
10.4Topstitch around the stitched edges using a ⅛ inch seam allowance.
NOTE – Do not stitch the short straight end.
10.5Stitch a buttonhole near the pointed tip, starting just inside the topstitching.
Repeat steps 10.1 to 10.5 with the other 10 Button Tab pieces.
11 . Assemble House11.1Lay the Main House right side up. Place the Button Tabs at the pattern markings on the Side Wall Lining matching the raw edges. Pin.
11.2Baste all Button Tabs using ¼ inch seam allowance.
Repeat steps 11.1 to 11.2 to attach the remaining five Button Tabs to the other Main Side Wall.
11.3Fold the Hook Tabs on both sides onto the Second Floor. Pin.
NOTE – The Hook Tabs need to be out of the way, so they are not sewn into the stitching when joining the Main and Lining together.
11.4Lay the Main House right side facing up. Place the House Lining right side facing down.
Pin around the House, leaving the long edges of the Roof pieces unpinned.
11.5Stitch using a ½ inch seam allowance all the way down each side around the edges. Leave the long Roof edge on either end unstitched as per the photo. This is where we will turn the Dolls House through.
11.6Clip into the corners, clip the corners and trim the seam allowances to reduce bulk.
Turn the House right side out through either of the unstitched Roofs. Press the seams.
TIP – Push out the corners with a blunt object, like a chopstick, so that there are crisp, sharp edges and corners.
11.7On the Main Roof edge above the Inner Top and Bottom Floor, fold the raw edge of the Main and Lining ½ inch to the wrong side. Press. This will create a memory hem.
NOTE – A memory hem is where you fold and press the hem. This will make it a lot easier to stitch the roof closed later.
12 . Handle12.1Fold the Handle in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Press
TIP – If you would like a sturdier Handle add interfacing to the Handle.
12.2Open the Handle wrong side facing up. Fold both long raw edges to the center. Press
