Making doll pants

Ada insisted her doll needed some new pants.  The ones I made last time didn't last-since I didn't measure, they didn't fit and ripped out.   So, this time I measured and they turned out much nicer.  First of all, I measured the doll's waist.

Then took a measurement from belly button to middle of crotch for the crotch seam.

The waist of the pants is doll's waist plus 1" for seam allowances and 1-2 inches for ease of movement and getting them on.

Crotch seam needs to match measurement plus 1" for seam allowances and some for ease of movement.  Crotch seam needs to have a nice curve to it.  I made front and back the same.  

Sew inside leg seams together.  Leave one wrong side out-turn the other.  

Put right side inside of wrong side and sew crotch seam.  

When finished, it looks like this.  Now ready for elastic.  

Measure elastic on doll's waist to see how long it needs to be, adding about 1/2" for s.a.

Since I was having a lazy day, I just sewed the elastic with a zigzag straight to the pants.  EASY!!!  That is also the method I use for my skirts I've been making.  I love it.

Yes!!!  They worked, and Ada loves them!  Of course, now she wants more so she can change them, but that will have to wait until her birthday, I'm a thinkin'.

Pink and black John Deere Rag Quilt bag / tote