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How to Sew Doll Dresses

Here is where you’ll find information related to the unique challenges that you will encounter when sewing for dolls. Many experienced seamstresses are shocked to find that what works magically in “people” clothes doesn’t translate when you start working on doll clothes. From simple tips and tricks to premium (subscribers only) articles about how to solve some of the biggest challenges you will encounter when sewing for dolls.

About the Lace I Am Putting On....

About the Lace I Am Putting On….

Because of illness, I am liquidating  a 70 year accumulation of fabrics, trims and goodies in my sewing room. I ...
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The New Pattern is Ready!

The New Pattern is Ready!

And  the patterns are now on the website, ready for purchase. There are two sizes of Toni and two sizes ...
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Straight Grain of Fabric

Straight Grain of Fabric

I can't tell you strongly enough how important the grain of the fabric is on doll dresses. Cutting the skirt ...
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The Perfect Pleater-A Must Have For Heirloom Quality Doll Dresses

The Perfect Pleater-A Must Have For Heirloom Quality Doll Dresses

Another item I have been using since it was first offered for sale about 30 years ago-- I own all ...
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a Most Important Tool I Could Not Work Without-Tracing Paper

a Most Important Tool I Could Not Work Without-Tracing Paper

Great tracing paper! Great tracing paper has to be sturdy enough to pin without tearing, to use over and over, ...
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Tweezers-- Another Absolute Essential for Sewing Doll Clothes

Tweezers– Another Absolute Essential for Sewing Doll Clothes

Click picture to  enlarge When sewing doll clothes, you can be dealing with very small pieces-- for example the sleeve ...
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One More Book for Learning About Period Dolls

One More Book for Learning About Period Dolls

Are you a fan, or collector, or just asked to sew heirloom quality dresses for early 20th century antique bisque ...
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More Dolls' Clothes Research

More Dolls’ Clothes Research

Collector's Book of Dolls' Clothes: Costumes in Miniature, 1700-1929 This book (the title is a link to where you can ...
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Another Great Research Resource Especially for Composition Dolls

Another Great Research Resource Especially for Composition Dolls

Collectible Dolls and Accessories  of the Twenties and Thirties from Sears, Roebuck and Co. Catalog If you are just getting ...
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How Should My Antique Doll be Dressed?

How Should My Antique Doll be Dressed?

To do Heirloom quality doll clothes, the first thing you need to know is how your doll should be dressed ...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joann…I feel stupid but I can not tell the grain on material… You said it really matters that it is cut right.. If you get a chance explain to me how to tell.. I appreciate your time.. Looking forward to trying the patterns you just sent me but afraid

Hi Mary, sorry it is confusing for you.  Here is a picture of a bolt of fabric telling how to tell … [Read More...]

I have an antique doll by Lena Schwartz. How do I sell it?

I am sorry, I have been out of the doll business for almost 20 years and all the dealers I knew have … [Read More...]

What Makes a Doll Antique or Vintage

Before eBay set their own ideas for what is antique or vintage, a doll to be considered vintage had … [Read More...]

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