here are two ways to create a bishop without any shoulder seams. this pattern contains all the charts you need for sizes from 18" doll to newborn thru adult.
the pattern contains a flowchart to explain the process, and more details of each step can be found in this video.
please note, this is an instant pdf download. everything is formatted on 8.5x11 pages EXCEPT for the array of dots needed for method 2. If you'd like to print out that pattern for method 2, you'll need access to a large format printer.
rather have the printed version? find it here.