gr im r eaper

expansion pack
sewing pattern

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introduction

gr im r eaper
expansion pack sewing pattern
With the partner Chubby Grim Reaper pattern, you can make a tiny Grim Reaper
with a simple body. But what if you want to make reapers from some of my other doll
patterns? What if you want to make a deer reaper, a bird reaper, or a dragon
reaper?
Well, this expansion pack has you covered!

Here's how this expansion works:

=
1. First you'll need any of the doll patterns 2.
If you have a humanoid pattern, these
shown here as a base to start.
instructions will show you how to swap the

head with a cartoony human skull shape.

Or
if you have a feline pattern, there's a cat

skull shape too.

3. Next, there are applique 4. After your new doll

5. Lastly, you can make an
templates to apply bones is complete, there are
awesome scythe to finish
all over the body pieces of instructions to make it
off the look.
your doll to make it into a robe! It has pieces that
a skeleton. You can then accommodate ears, horns,
assemble the doll like tails, and wings so it will
usual! fit no matter what kind of
animal you have.

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pattern key

patter n key
Here is a list of all the pattern pieces available. You'll find notes on where
you need to
make a choice on design. See below for how the different design options look.
See the next page for where all the templates can be found in the document.

letter piece letter piece

2 head options: robe (C-G):
Human skull (A): C front

A1 head front D1 full robe back

back with tail
A2 chin D2 opening
A3 head back back for tail &
D3
Kitty skull (B): wings
back with tail opening

(D2)
B1 head front
E sleeve
For animals with tails
F1 basic outer hood
B2 chin
F2 hood lining
B3 head back
slotted hood
B4 front ears G1 front
B5 back ears G2 outer hood back
G3 hood back lining
pick one skull style:
A or B scythe (H):
(or keep the original head
from your base pattern if H1 handle
desired)
back with wing & tail
H2 blade
opening (D3)

For animals with wings &

tails

human skull: (A1-3) kitty skull: (B1-5)

Replaces human head in Replaces animal head in
slotted hood (G)
humanoid patterns anthro animal patterns
For animals with large upper

ears or horns
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printing the pattern

patter n layout
To print the pattern, set your computer to print pages 43-56. The print
layout below shows where each piece from the pattern key can be found. If you’re
unfamiliar with printing and assembling a .pdf pattern, read the steps on the next
page.

human
kitty skull
A2
(B):
skull (A): B5
pg. 1-2 A1 B4

B1 pg. 2-3

1 2
3
pg. 43-44 of
pg. 44-45 of
document
document
B3

A3
B2

applique
templates
pg. 4-6

4 5
6
pg. 46-48 of
document

robe back for

robe back for animal tail:
wings & tail:
pg. 9
pg. 10
full robe pg. 51 of document
pg. 52 of document
back:
pg. 7
scythe:
pg. 49 of document
pg. 10
C
D2 D3 H1 pg. 52 of

7 8E 9
10

document

D1
H2

plain robe
robe hood for
hood:
ears or horns:
pg. 11-12 G1
pg. 13-14
pg. 53-54 of
F2 F1
G3 G2 pg. 55-56 of document

11 12 13
14
document

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printing the pattern

assembl ing patter n

g
To print the pattern, set your computer to print pages 43-56. If you’re
unfamiliar with printing and assembling a .pdf pattern, read the steps below.

1. print the test 2. measure the test

3. collect the pages
square. square
With the settings all right, print
At the print dialog box, check Get a ruler and measure the test
the remaining pattern pages you
the box that says print at “Actual square to be sure it matches
need.. Be sure you have the right
Size” or 100%. Any other selection the dimensions printed in the
ones by noting the page numbers
(such as “Fit to page”) will distort pattern. If it’s smaller than the
in the corner.
the pattern so it’s slightly larger printed size, increase your printer
or smaller and we don’t want settings. If it’s larger, decrease
the
that. Set it to print the test printer settings.
square, found on page 43.

4. trim the margins 5. tape the pages

6. cut the pieces
It’s likely your printer will have a To line up the pattern pages,
You can trace the patterns onto
margin that ensures your image match up the corresponding
a different paper, or you can also
doesn’t print to the very edge. diamond shapes. Each diamond
just cut them straight from the
Assembly will be easier if you will have a letter, so it’s simply
printer paper -- be sure that each
trim off this blank margin edge. a matter of matching A1 to A2,
piece is fully taped together along
This will give you pages that B3 to B4 and so on. The faint
the joins so they don’t fall apart
overlap slightly during assembly. gray lines indicate the border of
when you cut them.
If you trim across the gray outline every page; you should be able to
boxes, this will give you pages line those up as well. When the
that don’t overlap but rather butt diamond goes together, tape it in
against each other. place.

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starter tools

Starter tools
If you’re new to sewing and a little baffled by all the sewing tools
needed to get started,
check out the list here. It describes all the absolute basics for tackling a
project in a format that
lets you choose how much you want to spend. Some of these items you might already
have around
the house!
As you collect tools for your arsenal over time, consider adding tools
that are more job-specific --
these items come with the note suggesting buying all 3. Just buy these in the order
shown as your funds
allow. This will build your collection from more generic tools to more specific,
and you’ll be able to tackle
more techniques and projects in the future!

GOOD
BETTER BEST
your hands!
starter mid-range
sewing machine

Takes a bit longer machine

machine
than using a Found at
Usually found at
machine, but you
department stores sewing machine
have more control for $50-
150. dealers for
over where All you
need is $150-400. Will
you stitch. Great for when you’re a straight and zigzag
stitch, and have fewer issues than a cheaper
starting out or fine detail work! preferably variable stitch
length. machine. Best if you’re serious

about sewing.

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS

ALLOW ↓
craft scissors
fabric embroidery
Anything that
scissors scissors
scissors
 will cut paper
Cost $5-15 at Tiny and accurate,
and fabric. Might
most sewing these are ideal for
cause some
stores. Much precise cutting
frustration, but it’ll get you started. sharper and should
only be used for work and getting where larger
fabric. Spring-
loaded varieties are scissors can’t reach.
easy on your hands.

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS

ALLOW ↓
all-purpose
heavy duty thread
thread
thread conditioner
thread

Most basic
Nice for hand Prevents tangles
polyester threads
sewn parts in your thread
are perfect for
that need extra for machine and
plush sewing.
strength, like hand-sewing.
Nothing fancy required. attaching heads,
eyes, & noses, etc.

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS

ALLOW ↓
plastic head
metal pins ball-point
pins Pins with a
metal pins
pins

All-purpose pin in head; safe

to iron. Ideal when using
a relatively long Small head
is less knit fabrics
length. Big plastic likely to
catch in plushes.
head is easy to thread while hand-sewing
Ball-point pin tip
see, but melts when ironed.
passes through knit fabrics easily.
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starter tools

GOOD
BETTER BEST
↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS
ALLOW ↓

sharps
universal fabric

needles specific
needles

A basic
hand-sewing Can handle a
needles
needle you’ll variety of
basic If using special
always need plush fabrics
fabric, pick up
regardless of on a sewing machine. Might be
needles that are specific to it, such
whether or not you have a machine. troublesome on specialty
fabrics. as stretch needles for knits.

chopstick
point turner hemostats
point turning

Narrow and
Specifically A medical tool
precise, but just
designed to turn that’s narrow and
blunt enough
points, so it works blunt but also
to avoid poking
very intuitively. grips. Turns thin
holes in your
Hard to get very pieces and grabs
project. Can find them everywhere. narrow areas
though. stuffing. Incredibly useful.

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS

ALLOW ↓
tape measure
ruler/yard quilting ruler
Super cheap
stick Measures in
ruler
 and great for More accurate
two dimensions;
measuring curves. than a tape
great for quickly
Flexible so measure since
it checking if things
it gets into won’t bend on
you are parallel or
hard-to-reach areas. when measuring long distances.
perpendicular.

pencils
chalk fabric
fabric marking

Usually washes
Great on dark marker
out or brushes
fabrics. Brushes Specially
away. It’s hard
away easily; designed to mark
to mark some
even better with fabrics and wash
slippery or fluffy
a cloth. Not as away with water.
fabrics. Chalk works better for that. precise as a pencil
or a marker. Precise, clear, and easy to use.

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS

ALLOW ↓
glue stick
hot glue fabric glue
glue & basting

Washable kinds Creates a

Ideal glue for
are great for quick-
drying, basting fabric
basting fabric strong
bond so together. Takes
pieces together it’s great
for plush longer to dry but
that are tricky to pieces
that are is best suited to
sew. Not the strongest bond, but it’ll awkward to hold together
before fabric. More accurate than a glue
do. sewing.
stick, so it’s good for small areas.

Seam ripper
iron/ironing board
and...
 Don’t need anything fancy for this.
Unlike other types of sewing, plush
Everyone makes mistakes and
projects don’t need much ironing.
everyone needs a seam ripper.
But they’re handy for fusible web

applique or for pressing crisp fabrics.

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skull heads
If you're working with a humanoid
doll pattern or
animal doll pattern, you have the
option to swap out the
head with a cartoony skull shape.
This new head shape
has chubby 3D teeth as well as a
smooth scalp with or
without kitty ears.
This section will go over how to
make these skulls as
well as how to attach them to the
rest of your doll.

templates Swap out your doll's head for a

classic skull
or a kitty skull (instructed in this
section):
included
(pg. 43-45):
smooth
kitty
• Human skull (A) scalp
ears

chubby
• Kitty skull (B)
teeth

also needed:

tiny

fangs

• Plush doll pattern:

Chibi Human,
Merpeople,
Centaur or
Woodland
Anthro Animal

skills used:
• fusible web applique Or keep your doll's head the
same, and give
• sewing curves it skull applique (skip to the
next section):
(straight to curved
pieces, inner to outer
curves, outer to outer dragon doll with
 skull applique
deer
curves, etc.)
doll with

skull
• darts
applique
• top stitching
• matching notches
and points

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MATERIALS:
suggested fabrics:
• ¼ yd. of fabric for skull head
minky or fleece
• 4” x 4” scrap of black applique
fabric (such as felt, cotton, flannel)
Use the same fabric as the one used for the
for eye sockets and nose
body of your doll. In all cases, that's minky
• optional 2" x 2" scrap of accent
or fleece.
applique fabric for accent eyes
Medium-weight versions with a bit of
• 5” x 5” scrap of light or heavy duty
stretch along the crosswise grain of the
fusible web
fabric work the best. Try to avoid very thick

versions of these fabrics, such as those

NOTIONS:
meant for outdoor apparel.
• matching sewing thread
Stretchy fabrics like these create a squat,
• basic sewing tools (sewing
round shape when stuffed. Non-stretchy
machine, scissors, iron, ironing
fabrics, like felt or cotton, won’t create this
board, fabric marker, seam ripper,)
effect and result in an elongated shape.
*see page 6-7 for more info
• poly-fil stuffing

skull cutting layout:

human skull stre tch
kitty skull s t r etch
¼ yd.; 9” long

¼ yd.; 9” long
A1
B1

B2
n a p / p i le
 A3 A3
n
a p / p i le

B3 B3

A2
B5 B5 B4 B4
13” wide
18” wide

before you begin:

1. Briefly read the project instructions so you know what to expect.
2. Transfer any symbols and notches from the paper pattern if you haven’t
already.
3. Note that a ¼” seam allowance is used in the project unless otherwise
mentioned.

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sew ing g plush

let’s get started!
1. PREPARE THE FACE APPLIQUE
trace templates
hold applique
onto paper side of
piece while sliding
fusible web
paper away

skull face - black

accent eyes - accent color

a. Grab your fusible web and your face templates and trace the pieces you want
for your skull.
You'll want two eye sockets, a nose, and optional accent eyes.
b. Fuse the bumpy (adhesive) side of the fusible web onto the wrong side of
your applique fabrics.
The eye sockets and nose should be fused to black, and the accent eyes to an
accent color (like
yellow here).
c. Cut out the face pieces and arrange your eye sockets on the head front piece
of your
choosing (A1/B1). Set your paper pattern on top of the fabric piece (right
sides up). Then, align
the applique piece on top where the placement markings are. Next carefully pull
the paper
pattern away while holding the applique piece in place.

2. FINISH FUSING THE APPLIQUE

a. Arrange the eye sockets
first. Fuse the eyes in
add smaller
place with your iron. Use fuse eye
pieces next
a press cloth (such as a sockets first
scrap piece of cotton) if
you're using a polyester or
fur fabric. This will help
avoid melting or harming
the fabric.
b. Next, align the nose and
accent eyes (if you're using them) in the same way. Follow the guides from the
paper pattern
and the photos.
If you used heavy duty fusible web, you can keep the pieces fused without
sewing, or you can
sew them in place a number of ways. I’ve used a zigzag stitch here.
→ Refer to the next step for some other applique options.
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2a. OTHER APPLIQUE OPTIONS

2
applique
whip stitch
3
straight
1
stitch

a. Other good options for applique include a straight stitch. This is sewing
around the edge of
the applique using the standard stitch on your machine and matching thread. Sew
about ⅛" in
from the edge.
b. You can also applique by hand. A whip stitch works well here. Thread a hand-
sewing needle
with some matching thread and knot it. Bring the thread up from the back of the
project; about
1/8” in from the edge of the applique shape. Bring it down perpendicular from
the curve, just
outside of the applique shape. This completes one stitch.
c. For the next stitch, bring the needle back up about 1/8” away from the
previous stitch and 1/8”
in from the edge just as in the first stitch. Once again, bring it down just
outside the applique
shape. Continue this way until you’ve sewn around the shape.

3. SEW THE CHIN

human skull
(A): kitty skull (B):
line up point 2
at corners

2 2
2
2
2
2

pivot pivot
around around

teeth teeth

a. Grab your skull head front for either a human or kitty (A1 or B1). Also grab
the
corresponding chin (A2 or B2). Align the chin over the bottom of the head front
so right sides
are facing and the teeth match up. The corners of the chin have point 2
markings that should
match up with the head for help with alignment.
b. Sew the chin to the head between each of the point 2 markings. Be sure to go
around the
teeth as well and pivot at each corner.

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4. TOP STITCH THE TEETH

human skull (A):
kitty skull (B):
clip seam
allowance
between teeth

top
stitch top stitch
between
teeth between teeth

a. Clip the excess seam allowance between the teeth to reduce

bulk and increase flexibility when the pieces are turned.
Turn the chin area right side out.
top stitching:

Sewing from the front side

b. To help really separate the teeth, sew small top stitching
of a project, usually for a
lines between each tooth for only about ⅜". There are
decorative purpose. Can also
stitching guides on the paper pattern for extra help as well.
be used to strengthen fabric.

A slightly longer than

→ Continue ahead to step 5 for a kitty skull and
average stitch length is often
step 6 for a human skull.
used so the result is more

visible.

5. SEW THE FRONT EARS

line up
sew along repeat with
notches bend head front
single notches both ears
to fit along ear

a. Next, grab your front ears (B4). The straight edge of these ears will attach
to the inner
curve along the top of the head front (B1). There are notch markings for extra
help (so the
pieces don't get flipped the wrong way).
b. Grab one of the inner curves of the head front and stretch the fabric so the
single notches
match up. Pin the fabrics together.
c. Sew the head front to the ear along the single notched edge.
d. Repeat with the other front ear on the other side of the head front.

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6. SEW THE TOP DART

a. Grab your head so far and
now focus on the center
fold
top dart. Fold the entire
along
head in half with right
point of blend

dart stitching
sides facing so the slanted
into fold
edges of the dart match
up.
b. Sew the dart starting at
the opening and working
toward the fold of the
fabric. Try to blend your
stitching into the fold so it → Continue ahead to step
7 for a kitty skull and step
makes a smooth transition 8 for a human skull.
and a rounder finish.

7. SEW THE BACK EARS

a. Grab your back ear
line up double
pieces (B5) and your notches
head back pieces (B3).
bend

head back
We're going to attach
to line up
them just like with the
notches
head front in step 5. This
time, they're marked with
double notches.
b. Stretch the inner curve of
the head back to fit along
the back ear so the double
a
b
notches match up.
sew
along two head
c. Sew the head back to the
double-notched back pieces
ear along this edge. edge
d. Repeat with both head
back and back ear pieces
so you have two backs
total.

c
d

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8. SEW THE HEAD BACK PIECES

pieces are only

joined at top corner

stop at

opening for

turning

a. Grab both of your head back pieces (A3 or B3). Align them with right sides
facing and raw
edges matching up.
b. If you haven't already, locate the opening for turning marking found on the
paper pattern for
the head back. Transfer the markings over to the wrong side of the fabrics
you've just stacked.
Sew from the top corner of the piece down to the beginning of the opening for
turning and
stop.
c. When complete, this should leave the head back pieces only attached at the
upper corner.

9. SEW THE HEAD

line up points 3
1, 2, & 3

3
3
2
2
2

2 2
1 2

1 1
1 1
1

leave

neck open
a. Grab your head front so far as well as your head back pieces. The outer edge
of the
head front will join all around the head back. These areas have numbered
markings for easy
identification, points 1, 2, and 3. Pin the head front to the head back from
points 1 through 3.
For a kitty skull (B), be sure the ears and ear seams also line up.
b. Sew the head front to the head back all the way around points 1, 2, and 3.
Leave the bottom
open for the neck later.
For a kitty skull (B), be sure to pivot at the ears.
c. Turn the head right side out when complete.

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10. PREP THE NECK FOR THE HEAD

You can now attach this

align
new skull head to your
with
doll body as in the usual
neck
project instructions.
edge of

body
See the next section
if you wish to add
skeleton applique to the
doll body pieces. Then
complete your doll's body open up
as in the main doll neck edge
instructions.
instructions
a. Grab your finished skull head and open
up the neck edge of the doll. It should
make one continuous line, in a curved
shape. This will attach to the body.
b. Grab your doll's body and open up the
neck edge as well. Attach the new
skull head to the doll's body following
the instructions from the original doll
pattern.

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skeleton applique
In order to transform your base
doll into a full-blown
skeleton, we're going to applique
many of the body
pieces with bones and other details.
You can also swap
the standard face of your doll with
a creepy new skull
face. These instructions will help
guide what fabrics you
need to cut, and how to applique
your new pieces.

EXAMPLES:

templates
included
(pg. 46-48):
• Skull applique
• Bone applique

also needed:
• Plush doll pattern:
Chibi Human,
Merpeople,
Centaur, chibi human
woodland anthro animals
pattern
for wolf or cat skeleton
Anthro for human skeleton
Dragon,
Anthro
Bird/Harpy,
Woodland
Anthro
Animal,
or Anthro
Hoofed
Animal/Faun

skills used:
• fusible web
applique anthro dragon
anthro bird anthro hoofed
pattern
pattern animal pattern
for dragon skeleton
for bird skeleton for deer skeleton
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fabr ic cutting lists

To make any doll into a skeleton, the head and other bony parts are made in
white,
while the rest of the body is black. But here are some cutting charts as a helpful
reminder when you cut out your fabric.

color pieces color pieces

color pieces
human: anthro bird:
anthro
face, chin, & head side, fore-
hoofed animal:
white head back head, beak, head
head front,
white back, feet, foot
outer ears,
body, legs, inner
bottom
forehead, head
black arms, outer
white back, arm hoof,
arms, & feet belly, back, in-

leg hoof, hoof

black ner wing, outer
hold for applique: wing, legs
bottom, antlers
face, body, legs, & outer
body, outer arm,
arms hold for applique:
under arm, out-
head side, beak, belly,
black er legs, inner
outer wing, legs
legs
woodland animal:
hold for applique:

head front, body, outer

head front,
arm, outer legs
white forehead, outer
ears, head back
inner ears, body,
black outer arm, un-
der arm, leg, tail MATERIALS:
hold for applique: • 5” x 5” scrap of black
applique fabric (such as
head front, outer arm, leg, felt, cotton, flannel)
for skull pieces
body, & tail • 5" x 7" scrap of white
applique fabric for body
 bones
• 10” x 10” scrap of
light or heavy duty fusible
anthro dragon: web

NOTIONS:
head side, nose
spikes, fore-
white head, head back,
claws, body • matching sewing thread
spikes, horns • basic sewing tools
(sewing machine, scissors,
belly, back, iron, ironing board,
fabric marker, seam ripper,)
outer arm, inner *see page 6-7 for more
info
black arm, leg, foot
bottom, wings
hold for applique:
head side, belly, back,
outer arm, leg, wings

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1. TRACE THE APPLIQUE FABRICS

skull pieces - black

bones - white
trace skull
& bone
templates

a. Grab your fusible web and your skeleton templates and trace the pieces you
need for your doll.
You can find pieces unique to that animal on the different pages. Just keep in
mind you need
eye sockets, possible accent eyes, a nose or nostrils, possible mouth and
teeth, ribcage, pelvis,
leg bones, arm bones, possible tail bones, and possible wing bones.
b. Fuse the bumpy (adhesive) side of the fusible web onto the wrong side of
your applique fabrics.
The face pieces should go onto black, and the bones and teeth should go onto
white.
Cut out the applique pieces using the traced lines from the fusible web.

2. FUSE THE FACE APPLIQUE

a. Fuse the larger pieces like
the eye sockets first. Then fuse large
fuse
add smaller pieces like the pieces first
smaller

pieces next
nostrils.
b. If yours has accent
eyes, add those now. For
animals with a mouth, like
white
the wolf or dragon, you'll
teeth go
want to add the whole
inside

black
mouth with teeth outlines.
outlines
Then add in the individual
teeth on top so they really
stand out.
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3. FUSE THE BODY APPLIQUE

fuse arm bones
human legs:
fuse ribcage at least right beneath
½" below top edge shoulder dart

place leg bones

1/3 of the way in

from one side

→ Next, applique all the bones for the various body pieces. Here are some
important tips to
remember:
a. For the body: place the ribcage about ½" down from the center top of the
body piece so it
doesn't get cut off in the seam allowance. Place the pelvis about ½" below it,
or right above the
point of the center dart.
b. For the outer arms: place the bones right below the shoulder darts.
c. For the human legs: arrange the bones about 1/3 of the way in from one side
of the
leg. This is to ensure they show up on the front of the leg when the rest of
the doll is sewn.
leg
For the dragon legs: arrange the bones up from the claw placement lines to
ensure
they point forward on the finished doll.
→ Add any other bones for wings
wings, tails
tails, and the like as may pertain to your
doll. Just
make sure the applique is placed at least ¼" in from the edge so it doesn't
get caught in
your seam allowance.

4. CHECK THE LEGS

a. For the human or dragon legs: When you get to
the part in your instructions for attaching the legs, be sure
to double check the placement of the leg bones.
The leg bones should be positioned toward the center of the
doll. This will ensure they show up on the front of the doll
when the rest of the skeleton is sewn.
Now you can complete the doll as usual
ensure bones point
following the original doll pattern
toward center
instructions!

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robe
This robe has just what you need to pull off the Grim Reaper look. It's fully
lined so
you can use a fun or spooky fabric inside for a great pop of color. It has long
flowing
sleeves and also an option for a tattered flowing bottom.
Meanwhile the hood comes in a basic version for the human doll or a slotted
version
that accommodates horns, antlers, or tall animal ears.

difficulty:
skills used:

• sewing curved pieces

• attaching sew-in snaps or

This garment has a bit of curved sewing

hook-and-loop tape
that makes things difficult, so be sure to sew

• finishing fabric edges

slowly and pivot frequently.
Note that the slotted ear hood is a bit more
suggested fabrics:
difficult, but there are easier alternatives
• This garment is very forgiving
explained too.
and works nicely in any light to
materials & notions:
medium weight woven fabric like

cotton or flannel. But even thin

• ⅓ yd. of main fabric
fleece and minky work.
• ⅓ yd. of lining fabric
• Soft fabrics look especially
• closures: one large sew-in snap (about
robe-like. It helps to pair a soft
½" wide), or ½" of hook-and-loop tape
fabric outside with a crisp fabric
for animals with wings: one extra
for the lining.
sew-in snap

EXAMPLES:

extra spooky
cotton outer, slots for ears,
challenge!
minky lining horns, etc.
try gauze
 optional open back for
flannel outer,
tattered bottom wings & tail
thin fleece lining

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1. TRIM THE TEMPLATES

a.Before you cut your
fabric, decide if you want
if desired,

trim tattered
your robe to have tatters
shapes
along the bottom. On the
finished robe they look like
the first photo.
b. If you'd like to keep them,
cut out the template along
the long dashed line when
you're near the bottom. tattered
version:
If you'd like to remove
them, cut out the template
along the solid line all the
way around.

cutting layout examples:

hood slots &

plain pieces
back openings
outer robe
outer robe
⅓ yd.; 12”
long

⅓ yd.; 12” long

F1 E
D3 E
F1
gr a i n

C C D1
G2 G2 C C

gr a i n
G1 G1 D3
E
E

40” wide
43” wide

lining
lining
⅓ yd.; 12”
long

⅓ yd.; 12” long

E
E
F2 F2 C C D1
G1 G1 G3 G3 C C D3

g r a in
gr a in

D3
E
E

36” wide
39” wide

before you begin:

1. Briefly read the project instructions so you know what to expect.
2. Transfer any symbols and notches from the paper pattern if you haven’t
already.
3. Note that a ¼” seam allowance is used unless otherwise mentioned.

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sew ing r obe

g
let’s
get started!

2. SEW THE CENTER BACK

treat as one full

sew along
back piece
center back

a. If you're using piece D3, the open back for tail & wings: grab both of your
back pieces
and align them so the right sides are facing and the center back edges match
up.
b. Sew the pieces together along the center back edge only.
c. Open up the pieces when complete. You can now treat this like it's one full
back piece.

3. SEW THE SIDES

line up front
open up
sew
pieces
and back at sides along
side
edges

a. Grab your robe front and back pieces (C & D) from the outer fabric. Align
the front pieces
with the back at the side seams -- these are the straight edges beneath the
armholes. Bring
right sides together and line up the raw edges.
b. Sew the robe front pieces to the back at the sides only.
c. If using a crisp fabric, press the seam allowances to one side.

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4. SEW & ALIGN THE LINING

a. Repeat step 3 with your lining fabrics the
align outer
same way.
fabric and lining
Align your robe outer fabric with the lining
so right sides are facing and raw edges
match up.

5. SEW THE FRONT & BOTTOM EDGES

a. If your robe has bottom
tatters, you'll want to
transfer the seam lines
around all the strange
shapes. Start by trimming
away the seam allowance
along the bottom edge of
trim
seam
your robe pattern pieces.
allowance
for
tatters
b. Use this trimmed paper
trace seam

a
b

allowance from paper

as a template to trace the
seam line onto the wrong
side of your robe fabrics.
c. Sew the outer robe to the
non-tattered

version:
lining along the center
front and bottom edges.
d. Photo D shows what it
might look like if your
robe doesn't have tatters.
sew along
front edges

c
d
and bottom
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6. TRIM & TURN THE ROBE

a. Trim the excess seam
baste along
allowance at the corners
raw edges
of the robe to reduce bulk
before turning the piece
right side out. If your robe
has tatters, be especially
careful trimming around
the strange shapes.
trim seam
b. Turn the robe right side allowance
out and define the shapes between shapes
with chopsticks or a
similar turning tool.
If your fabric is a little slippery, you may want to baste the raw edges
together. Baste the outer
robe to the lining along the upper edges, including the neckline and armholes.
This is so the
fabric can be treated as one piece for future steps. We won’t need to separate
the outer robe
from the lining for this piece from here on out.

7. SEW THE SLEEVE EDGES

align outer sleeve
baste along
with lining
raw edges

sew along
bottom edge

a. Grab your sleeve pieces (E). Take one from outer fabric and one from lining
fabric. Align
them with right sides facing and raw edges matching up.
b. Sew the sleeve pieces together along the bottom outer curved edge.
c. Turn the sleeve right side out and press it flat. If your fabric is
slippery, baste the lining and
the outer robe fabric together, since we’ll be treating the sleeve as one piece
for future steps.
Repeat this step with your remaining sleeve piece for two sleeves total.
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8. ALIGN THE ARMHOLES

bend armhole to
sew along
clip seam allowance fit along sleeve
armhole
at armhole

→ Next is to attach the sleeve (E) to the armhole of the robe. The tight curve
with the
side seam in the middle is the robe armhole. This will attach to the inner
curve of the
sleeve.
a. For help with alignment, you may want to make small clips into the seam
allowance on the
armhole of the robe. This will help the fabric stretch and bend better.
b. Align the armhole on the sleeve to fit around the armhole on the robe so the
outer fabrics
are facing.
c. Stitch the armhole to the sleeve along this edge. If using a woven fabric,
finish the seam
allowance when complete.
to finish the seams: either sew a zigzag stitch/straight stitch along the edge
of the
seam allowance, use fray block on the edge, or trim the seam allowance with
pinking shears
(zigzagging is used in these photos).

9. ATTACH THE SLEEVES

a. With the sleeve fabric on
repeat for
with sleeve
top, the sleeve should look side up:
both sleeves
something like the first
photo.
b. Repeat with your
remaining sleeve piece
and the other armhole so
both sleeves are attached.

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10. ALIGN THE SLEEVES

flip sleeves line
up line up
right side out straight
edges shoulder
of
sleeve edges too

a. Flip your robe over so the lining side is facing up and flip the sleeves (E)
so the outer fabric
is facing out.
b. Line up the straight edges of the sleeves so the outer fabrics are facing
each other.
c. Also line up the shoulder edges which are connected to the sleeves. This
should line up
everything from the end of the sleeve up to the neckline.

11. FINISH THE SLEEVES

a. Sew across the sleeve and
repeat for
through the shoulder to
sew up both sleeves

sleeve
complete.
and

through
b. Repeat with the other
shoulder
sleeve for two total.
Turn the sleeves right side
out when complete.
→ Set the robe aside for
a quick moment while
we construct the hood.

If you're making a basic hood (F) for a human or bird head, continue to
step 12. If you're making a slotted hood (G) for a doll with horns or
tall ears, skip ahead to step 14.
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12. SEW THE BASIC HOOD

line up outer sew along
top
hood pieces and back
edges

repeat with

lining pieces

a. Grab your basic hood pieces (F1 & F2). Take two from your outer fabric and
line them up
with right sides facing and raw edges aligning.
b. Sew them together along the top and center back edge. This is the longer
curved edge, but it's
also labeled on the paper pattern for easy identification.
c. Repeat this step with your lining pieces as well.

13. SEW THE HOOD FRONT EDGE

nestle lining piece
turn
into outer hood sew
hood
along
right
front
side out
edge

a. Take your basic hood lining piece (F2) and turn it right side out. Nestle
the lining into
the outer hood with right sides facing and all the raw edges matching up.
b. Sew the hood pieces together along the front edge. Leave the neck edge open
for turning.
c. Clip the seam allowance at the tip of the outer hood to help turn the shape
cleanly. Turn the
hood right side out through the opening in the neck. Define the points at the
tip of the hood
with a chopstick or similar turning tool. Press the front edge lightly to help
hold the shape of
 the hood in place.
→ Skip ahead to step 27 to attach the robe.

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14. SEW THE SLOTTED HOOD PIECES

sew along top and

align
back edges only
back
pieces
align
front
pieces

a. Grab your slotted hood front pieces (G1). Align the two outer fabric pieces
with right
sides facing and raw edges matching up.
b. Grab your slotted hood back pieces (G2). Align the two outer fabric pieces
with right
sides facing and raw edges matching up.
c. Sew the pieces along the center top and back edges. For the front piece,
that's the straight
edge above the ear slots. For the back piece, that's the curved edge opposite
the ear slots.
These edges are also labeled on the paper pattern for easy identification.

15. SEW THE LINING PIECES

a. Clip the seam allowances
at the tight corners and
curves at the back of the
outer hood back
piece. This is so the odd
shapes turn cleanly. Turn
sew
the pieces right side out.
lining

pieces
b. Repeat step 14 with your
hood lining pieces turn pieces
right side out
(G1 & G3).

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16. JOIN THE FRONT TO THE BACK

a. Grab both of your sewn
hood front and back
pieces. Take both pieces
sew

front to
from your outer fabric
back at
align
middle
and line up the middle middle
edges. This is the seam edges
that goes down the middle
of the ear slots. These
edges are also labeled on
a
b
the paper pattern for easy
identification.
b. Sew the hood front to the
back along the middle
leave ear

repeat
edge.
on other

slots open

side
c. Line up the middle edge
on the other side of the
hood and sew it as well.
d. When sewn your pieces
should start to make more
of a hood shape. They'll
just have a big opening in
the top for the ear slots.
c
d

17. ALIGN THE EAR SLOTS

nestle lining
line up curves
into outer hood
of ear slots

open
up hood
 pieces

a. Open up your hood pieces when complete.

b. Repeat step 16 with your lining pieces (G1 & G3).
Turn your hood lining right side out and your outer hood wrong side out. Nestle
the
hood lining into the outer hood with right sides facing.
c. Line up the raw edges of the two fabrics around the ear slots. Line up the
curves and also the
seams from step 16. Pin the fabrics together.

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18. SEW THE EAR SLOTS

leave center
clip seam
sew areas open
around
allowances at
ear slots
curves

a. Sew the hood lining to the outer hood around the inner curves of the ear
slots. Sew the ear
slots only and leave the straight edges between the curves open.
b. The second photo shows what this looks like from the top.
c. Clip the seam allowance at the curves to help increase flexibility when the
pieces are turned.

19. TURN THE HOOD

center
areas a. Flip the hood right side
tuck lining
through ear slots are still
open out by tucking the hood

lining through the ear

slots.

b. Press the edges of the

seam from step 18 so the

curves look crisp and flat.

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Sewing the center area, easy vs.

pretty:
Up next is joining the raw edges of the center of the hood. Step
20 shows a fast & easy version, while steps 21-22 are trickier, but
yield a prettier result.

20. SEW THE CENTER AREA

a. Grab the center area of
your hood back (G2/3)
and align it with the
hood front (G1). Line
up the raw edges with the
outer hood fabrics facing
each other.
b. Sew the hood front to
the hood back, going line
up sew center
center
panels edges together
through all the layers of
fabric (hood & lining).
Use the regular ¼" seam
allowance.
Skip ahead to step 23.

21. TUCK THE CENTER BACK INTO THE FRONT

center
tuck center back
back flip center
front
wrong side
out into center front

center
front

a. Separate the center sections from your hood front (G1) and back (G2/3). This
is the
middle area between the two ear slots.
b. Take your hood front center section and flip it so the wrong side of the
fabric is facing out.
c. Tuck the hood back center section inside the hood front so right sides are
facing. The lining
and outer fabrics should be matching up.
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22. SEW THE HOOD CENTER

nestle center back
in between center
front layers

sew through
all layers
flip right

side out

a. Viewed head on, you'll see the hood back section (G2/3) is sandwiched inside
the hood
front fabric (G1). Line up the raw edges by adjusting the fabrics as best you
can.
b. Sew the hood front to the back along that short edge where the raw edges
line up. Use the
regular ¼" seam allowance.
c. Turn the hood right side out, and the center area should be joined securely
at the seam. The
one large ear slot hole should now have two separate ear slots.

Sewing the hood front; easy vs. pretty

Up next is joining the raw edges of the front of the hood. Step 23 shows
a version that's less complex. Meanwhile steps 24-26 are a more complex
technique, but leaves the hood looking more nicely finished.

23. EDGE STITCH THE HOOD FRONT

separate tuck
outer fabric under ¼"
sew
from lining for lining
fabrics
and outer
together
hood
along front

edge

a. Take your hood so far and place it on its side, outer fabric facing out.
Separate the outer fabric from the lining fabric.
b. Turn under the front edge of the outer fabric and lining fabric by ¼". Press
the folds in place to
hold them for the next step.
c. Align the outer fabric and lining fabric by matching up the folds. Then you
can either edge
stitch the hood together along the fold, or ladder stitch it by hand. Skip
ahead to step 27.

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24. SEPARATE THE HOOD PIECES

ear slots

in center

turn
lining outer
hood on
hood
its side
separate
outer
fabric and
lining

a. Grab your hood so far and place it on its side with the outer fabric facing
out.
b. Separate the outer fabric from the lining fabric.
c. Then separate the entire hood outer fabric and lining so the lining is on
one side, the outer
fabric is on the other, and the ear slots are in the middle.

25. ALIGN THE HOOD FRONT EDGE

tuck line up
pin
upper bottom
together
layers into layers
first few
center

inches

a. Take the layer of lining and outer fabric on top and tuck it into the
center. This is meant to
give you access to the lining and outer fabric on the bottom. These fabrics
should have the
right side facing up.
b. Take the lining and outer fabric on each side and align them together with
right sides facing.
c. Start at the bottom corner where the front edge meets the neck. Pin about 3"
of the fabric
together and take it to your machine.
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26. SEW THE HOOD FRONT EDGE

pull
sew out more
first fabric
few from
inches inside

turn

right

side out

a. Start sewing the hood lining to the outer fabric, starting at the corner.
Sew as far as you can go
until the fabric no longer lines up. This should be about 3" or so.
b. Leave your needle and presser foot down. Reach in between the fabrics you've
been sewing and
pull out more of the hood fabrics towards you.
The part you've already sewn will then shift into the back end. You're
essentially sewing an
inverted loop, so as you pull more from the front, the rest will shift into the
back.
For sewing, you'll need to continually stop and grab more fabric from inside
and pull it out
before you can continue.
If you feel more comfortable, you could also take the hood out of the machine
to pull out more
fabric bit by bit. Continue sewing in this manner until you reach the other
corner of the hood
front.
c. Then you can finally turn the hood right side out. This should complete the
front edge of the
hood despite the ear slots getting in the way. The neck edge will still be
open.

27. PREP THE ROBE & HOOD

a. Grab your hood and
spread out neck
separate outer hood
separate the outer hood & lining at neck

edge of robe
fabric from the lining.
b. Retrieve your robe from
before and spread it out
 so the neck edge makes a
continuous line. We’ll be
attaching this to the hood
next.

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28. SEW THE ROBE TO THE HOOD

align robe with
view from
outer hood only sew robe to
outer hood only
robe side:

a. Take the neck edge of your robe and align it over the outer fabric of the
hood only. Match up
the center back marking with the center hood seam. The neckline corners should
match up as
well.
b. Sew the robe to the outer hood fabric only along this neck edge.
c. The third photo shows what it might look like with the robe side facing up.

29. TUCK THE ROBE INSIDE THE HOOD

a. Flip the hood wrong side turn
hood
out. wrong side
out

b. Open up the hood, grab

your robe, and stuff it
inside the hood.
tuck

robe into
Next, line up the neck
hood
edge of the robe and hood
once again. This time
match up the hood lining
with the robe lining. This
should completely encase
the robe.

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 grim reaper expansion pack 36
sewing the robe

30. TURN THE ROBE

a. Sew the robe to the
leave open
hood along the neck for turning
trim seam
edge again, but this time
allowance at corners
leave an opening for
turning in the middle,
about 3-4” long.
b. When complete, trim the
excess seam allowance at
the corners of the neck to
reduce bulk. a
b
c. Turn the hood right side
out through the opening

turn
and your robe should look
right
something as shown.
side out ladder

stitch closed
d. Turn under the seam
allowance in the opening
left and ladder stitch it to
the robe to close it up.

c
d

31. ATTACH THE BACK CLOSURE

a. If your doll has an open
back for wings and
sew one side

of closure to
a tail (D3): Dress
inner tab
the robe on your doll to
overlap
see where it overlaps
wing

tabs in
underneath the wings.
back
Mark where the robe
overlaps and use it as
 a guide to place your
sew other

side to outer
closure. You can also
tab
follow the placement
guides on the paper
pattern as a place to start. b. Depending on your closure
(either hook-and-loop tape or
sew-in snap) attach one half on
the outside of the robe on
one of the wing tabs. Then
attach the other half on the
inside of the robe on the other
wing tab.

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 grim reaper expansion pack 37
sewing the robe

32. ATTACH THE FRONT CLOSURE

a. Dress the robe on your
sew one side
doll to see where it
overlap of closure to

robe at inner corner

overlaps at the corner of
upper
the neck. Mark where the
neck

corner
robe overlaps and use it
as a guide to place your
closure. You can also
follow the placement
guides on the paper
sew other
pattern as a place to start.
side to outer

corner

b. Depending on your closure (either

hook-and-loop tape or sew-in
snap) attach one half on the
outside of the robe in one corner
of the neck. Then attach the other
half on the inside of the robe in
the corner of the neck.

sew desu ne?

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 grim reaper expansion pack 38
sewing the scythe

scythe
Your doll just wouldn't read as a Grim Reaper without the iconic scythe! To make
things crafter friendly, this little prop is made from a disposable chopstick.
Which should
hopefully be easy to find from your last takeout order! Attached is a lightly
stuffed blade
to help keep its shape. It also features a length of elastic along the handle to
help wrap
onto your doll's hand for easy carrying.

difficulty: EXAMPLE:

minky handle

& blade
This project has a decent bit of
hand sewing both in closing up the
handle and attaching the blade, but
the techniques themselves are very
basic.
materials & notions:
• ⅛ yd. (or 10" x 3") of fabric for
handle elastic for
• ¼ yd. (or 10" x 6") of fabric for securing onto
blade doll's hand
• One disposable wooden
chopstick, about 8" long
• 2" of narrow elastic (about ¼"
stuffed blade
wide)
for structure
• Poly-fil stuffing

skills used:
• sewing curved pieces
• ladder stitch
• using elastic
suggested fabrics:
chopstick

inside handle
• This design works best in the
for structure
same soft plush fabrics used
for the doll, such as fleece or
minky. It helps provide some
cushion around the chopstick
handle.
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 grim reaper expansion pack 39
sewing the scythe

handle st r etch

blade
fabric H1

⅛ yd.;
4.5” long

H2 H2

¼ yd.; 9” long
n a p/ pile
cutting
layout:

n a p/ pile
10” wide

10” wide

before you begin:

1. Briefly read the project instructions so you know what to expect.
2. Transfer any symbols and notches from the paper pattern if you haven’t
already.
3. Note that a ¼” seam allowance is used unless otherwise mentioned.

1. BASTE THE ELASTIC

align ends of
ends of elastic extend
elastic onto handle
¼" beyond fabric
a. Grab your elastic piece and your handle (H1). If you haven't already, locate
the elastic
placement lines found on the paper pattern for the handle. Place the ends of
your elastic piece
on the right side of your handle fabric. Align the ends along each of these
placement lines so
it makes a little U shape. Allow the elastic to extend beyond the fabric by
about ¼" on each
side for extra insurance.
b. Baste the elastic to the handle piece within the seam allowance. Back stitch
several times over
the elastic so it makes a strong hold and won't weaken with use.

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 grim reaper expansion pack 40
sewing the scythe

2. SEW THE HANDLE

fold handle in leave
open
half lengthwise for
turning turn right

side out

a. Take your handle piece (H1) and fold it in half lengthwise with right sides
facing so it makes
an even skinnier piece. Match up the raw edges of the fabric.
b. If you haven't already, locate the opening for turning markings found on the
paper pattern
for the handle. The opening is quite long to allow plenty of room to insert the
chopstick. Sew
the handle together around the raw edges, leaving the long opening for turning
in the center.
Curve around the ends of the piece and sew into the fold of the fabric.
c. Turn the handle right side out through the opening in the center.

3. CLOSE UP THE HANDLE

insert stretch fabric to
ladder
chopstick fit other end
stitch closed
into one end

a. Grab your chopstick and insert it into the handle. Insert it through the
opening at one end,
pushing the chopstick to one side.
b. Next, stretch the fabric so it covers the other end of the chopstick.
c. Tuck in the seam allowance from the opening for turning. Ladder stitch the
handle closed to
completely conceal the chopstick inside.

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 grim reaper expansion pack 41
sewing the scythe

4. SEW THE BLADE

trim seam
leave open
allowance at
for turning
corners

a. Grab your blade pieces (H2). Align them with right sides facing and raw
edges matching up.
b. If you haven't already, locate the opening for turning markings on the paper
pattern for the
blade. Transfer them over to the wrong side of the fabrics you've just stacked.
Sew the blade pieces together all around the shape, but leave an opening for
turning along
the middle of the straight side.
c. Trim the excess seam allowance at the tip of the blade to reduce bulk when
it's turned later.

5. STUFF THE BLADE

a. Turn the blade (H2)
right side out through the
opening in the side.
b. Stuff the blade
semi-firmly, enough so it
stands up on its own and
doesn't droop when you turn right
stuff so it
side out
stands on
hold it by one end.
its own

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 grim reaper expansion pack 42
sewing the scythe

6. ATTACH THE BLADE

a. Take your stuffed blade
align with
(H2) and align the open
handle
end along the top end of
your handle (H1). Make
sure the tip of the scythe
is pointing down.
b. Ladder stitch the blade

ladder
to the handle all the way
stitch to
around the straight edge. blade tip

handle
This should also close up points down
the opening in the blade
piece as well.

7. DRESS IT ON
wrap elastic
a. To dress it on
your doll, stretch open the elastic and
around hand wrap it around the
hand of your doll! Now they're
ready for a trip to
the underworld!

sew desu ne?

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