18in Doll Kitty Halter

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The 18" Doll Kitty Halter was designed for the 5x7 hoop.  It is made completely in one hooping with just one small seam to be sewn by hand upon completion.  The Kitty Halter requires only 5 minutes stitching time!  It will fit standard 18" dolls and many other dolls besides.

$10.00

Complete instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.

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18" Doll Kitty Halter (includes pes, jef & hus formats):

 Kitty Halter Instructions:

1. Hoop one layer of stabilizer.

Stitch first color (kitty halter fabric placement outline).

Cover outline completely with a piece of fabric.

Stitch second color to secure.

2.  Stitch third color (whisker, eyes, mouth).

Stitch fourth color (nose).

3.  Stitch fifth color (neck ribbon placement lines).

Cut 4 9" pieces of ribbon.

Place one piece of ribbon centered over top left ribbon placement line so approximately 1/2" extends outside design outline, and remainder of ribbon is inside halter design outline.  Ribbon should be face down.

Stitch sixth color to secure.

Repeat with second piece of ribbon on right hand side.

Stitch seventh color to secure.

4. Stitch eighth color (side ribbon placement outlines).

Place one piece of ribbon centered over left side ribbon placement line so approximately 1/2" extends outside design outline, and remainder of ribbon is inside halter design outline.  Ribbon should be face down.

Stitch ninth color to secure.

Repeat with four piece of ribbon on right had side.

Stitch 10th color to secure.

TAPE ALL FOUR PIECES OF RIBBON so they are INSIDE design outline.

5.  Cover entire design with second piece of fabric, FACE DOWN.

Stitch final color to secure.

Remove from hoop.

Trim around perimeter of design leaving approximately 1/4" seam allowance (1/2" at seam opening).  Clip curves and corners.

Turn right side out.  Stitch small seam opening closed.

You're finished!