This photo of Fiona Macandrew working on her fashion doll will help you to visualise the size of a doll made in 'quarter -scale'. Quarter-scale pattern blocks are used by pattern cutters when working out a particularly complicated pattern before doing it in full-scale; when working on a computer and when working out how much fabric is needed. Patterns made in quarter-scale can be blown up by 200% to a full-scale garment pattern.

The pattern for these fashion dolls is based on a standard UK size 12, in quarter-scale. This picture of Susana Botero and her doll will give you an idea of what 'quarter-scale' looks like.