for this dress i finally had a chance to use the handsewn verticle hem technique (http://www.fiber-images.com/Free_Things/Reference_Charts/handsewing_stitches.htm)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/branwynsforsale/crafty%20stuff%20gallery/dolldresschinese.jpg



and a simple shift/nightdress for one of sarahs dolls. i simply drew around the doll to make a pattern.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/branwynsforsale/crafty%20stuff%20gallery/dollnightgown.jpg