Waldorf dollmaking- patterns and supplies

[StoriesInTheSoil]

I have a few questions about Waldorf dollmaking.  First, what is the difference between the two cotton fabrics on A Child's Dream?  There is the Joy's knit and then a different cotton interlock which only comes in 2 colors. 

What is the difference between tubular gauze and tubular stockinette?  

Does anyone know of a simple t-shirt pattern for a 16" doll?  Plain pants?

What is the difference in the different doll patterns?  I have the Joy's Button Child pattern which I recently made and I am not loving the jointed doll thing.  I bought the Honey doll pattern also for a non-jointed 16".  Are the Joy's patterns good or are there better patterns?  I want to have a good working knowledge of making the 16" size as well as smaller 13" dolls as I enjoy learning crafts and then changing patterns around to my unique liking.  I have a few friends that have asked for dolls for their children so I'm going to have a lot of opportunity to hone my skills in the near future.

TIA!

[E.V. Lowi]

Both of the skin tone knits from ACDCT are wonderful! Joy's is slightly thinner, or lighter weight and perfect for smaller dolls and dolls without string joints or noses. I would double the fabric if you want to use it on larger dolls with joints and noses.

The other fabric is thicker but does not have as wide a color selection. Weir also carries another fabric that is a nice quality- http://www.weirdollsandcrafts.com/doll-skin/doll-skin-fabric.html

For large dolls I prefer the De Witte heavyweight fabric here-

http://www.dewitteengel.nl/en-63
 

Originally Posted by StoriesInTheSoil 

I have a few questions about Waldorf dollmaking.  First, what is the difference between the two cotton fabrics on A Child's Dream?  There is the Joy's knit and then a different cotton interlock which only comes in 2 colors. 

What is the difference between tubular gauze and tubular stockinette?  

Does anyone know of a simple t-shirt pattern for a 16" doll?  Plain pants?

What is the difference in the different doll patterns?  I have the Joy's Button Child pattern which I recently made and I am not loving the jointed doll thing.  I bought the Honey doll pattern also for a non-jointed 16".  Are the Joy's patterns good or are there better patterns?  I want to have a good working knowledge of making the 16" size as well as smaller 13" dolls as I enjoy learning crafts and then changing patterns around to my unique liking.  I have a few friends that have asked for dolls for their children so I'm going to have a lot of opportunity to hone my skills in the near future.

TIA!