September 6, 2018

Introducing Pattern 101: Gym Shorts for 18 Inch, 16 Inch and 14 1/2 Inch Dolls — the FIRST in our new "Pearls by Lee & Pearl™" line of time- and budget-friendly patterns!

This pattern is available in our Etsy shop as single patterns for each size — or as a THREE-FOR-THE-PRICE-OF-TWO multi-size pattern bundle.

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN 101: GYM SHORTS DISCOUNTED MULTI-SIZE BUNDLE (only $5.99)

Click here for Pattern 101: Gym Shorts for 18 Inch Dolls (only $2.99)

Click here for Pattern 101: Gym Shorts for 16 Inch A Girl for All Time® Dolls (only $2.99)

Click here for Pattern 101: Gym Shorts for 14 1/2 Inch Wellie Wisher®, Glitter Girl and Style Girl Dolls (only $2.99)

You're going to love Pattern 101: Gym Shorts — and you're going to love our new Pearls!

These shorts are easy-to-make and easy-to-wear. They'll slip right on your doll and stay in place through all kinds of active play.

Try them on girl dolls or boy dolls, on American Girl® or other 18" dolls, on A Girl for All Time dolls, and on Wellie Wishers, Style Girls and Glitter Girls. They make great casual summer shorts, workout or dance practice shorts, running shorts — and even pajama bottom shorts!

So, what are you going to find behind that pretty new cover? What makes "Pearls by Lee & Pearl" special?

Pearls are patterns for people who want to learn new sewing skills — just one at a time, on a limited project, and with a well-designed reward after each lesson.

Each Pearl will feature ONE item, with a limited number of steps, detailed material and tool descriptions, and only one or two techniques that might be unfamiliar to beginner sewers. Here's where you'll learn those new techniques — because you are ready to take your skills to the next level. You just don't want to do it all at once.

In Pattern 101: Gym Shorts, you'll learn how to sew comfortably on mildly stretchy cotton jersey material — and you'll learn the same elastic waistband insertion technique that the sportswear and activewear pros use!

Pearls by Lee & Pearl Pattern 101: Gym Shorts for Dolls is rated EASY.

We'll walk you through every step, help you with material selection, introduce you to necessary tools — and even suggest a few optional items that can make your sewing experience easier, and your results more professional.

We've also expanded our sections explaining pattern terms like CUT and MARK — and you're going to want to read our new section on what it means to PRESS!

As always, Lee & Pearl's photo-illustrated directions and computer-drafted, guaranteed-to-fit-together pattern pieces make every step as easy as possible.

Of course, you don't have to be a beginner or sewing student to enjoy our Pearls. As time- and budget-friendly patterns for doll wardrobe basics, we know that they will be especially welcome for busy parents and craft fair sellers.

Got an hour to spare? Make yourself a perfect Pearl!

Don't our girls (and boys) look great in their sporty new outfits?

Along with their gym shorts, the dolls in our photos are wearing items made using L&P Pattern 1001: Unisex T-Shirts, L&P Pattern 1051: Ballet Basics Leotard, Unitard and One-Piece Swimsuit, and L&P Pattern 1075: Ballet Slippers. Each of these patterns is available in our Etsy store in 18 inch, 16 inch and 14 1/2 inch doll sizes — and also as discounted three-pattern bundles.

We need your help!

We've got lots of ideas for future Pearls — but if there's a garment, accessory, craft or technique that you'd like to see us turn into a Pearls by Lee & Pearl basics pattern, we'd love to know. Send us an email at info@leeandpearl.com.

See you next time!