Have any of you tried the new (1999) Simplicity pattern #8514? Apple Valley dolls are modeling the clothes. I cut out six pairs of flared pants using the pattern but should have made up one sample first. The waist is only 13" around after the four 1/4" seams are taken and the directions call for a piece of elastic 12 1/2" long. My dolls average 12" waistlines so these would really be hip huggers if they were shorter in the crotch. The legs are much too long (making up for the skimpy waist GGG). Even when I cut an inch off the bottom and made a wider hem than usual they still drag the ground (or table). They look so cute in the picture but I'll have to do some adjusting before I make any more off this pattern. Haven't tried the other garments. From Betty