Making patterns and how to make things from patterns.
1) Preparation
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Roll and soften the washi paper, then spread it out.
2) Making the paper pattern
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Press the washi lightly into the grooves to make marks. Do not apply glue at this stage, as the paper will be removed later.
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Cut the washi about 1 cm outside the traced line. Make slits in curved or folded areas.
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Remove the paper pattern from the body.
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Trace the groove marks with a pencil.
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Mark the fabric direction and the part location clearly.
3) Attaching the fabric
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Pin the completed pattern to the fabric.
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Cut the fabric following the pattern.
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Remove the pins from the cut fabric.
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Check that the fabric covers all intended areas.
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Apply glue into the grooves.
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Lightly press grooves with a spatula.
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Trim about 2mm of fabric to avoid overfilling the grooves.
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Carefully push the fabric into the groove.
Finished
When the fabric edges are neatly inserted into all grooves, the doll is complete.
