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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.

Silk Ribbons for Your Antique Doll Dresses

Silk Ribbons for Your Antique Doll Dresses

I never use anything but pure silk ribbon on doll dresses for dolls made before 1940-- unless I get lucky ...
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Patterns for Doll Dresses

Patterns for Doll Dresses

Pretty basic, right? You want to make a dress for Patsy and you look and find a pattern that is ...
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Loop Turner for Sewing

Loop Turner for Sewing

If you are doing a lot of doll clothes, you will wish you had this tool  over and over again ...
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The Cording Foot

The Cording Foot

The cording foot is another tool I use a lot. The Cording Foot allows you to attach thin cording, yarn, ...
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A Bodkin--- Do You Need One?

A Bodkin— Do You Need One?

I didn't have one for many, many years. Half a century or more. Who needs that? I can do it ...
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Measuring Tools

Measuring Tools

I know your sewing room is just full of all kinds of measuring tapes-- retractables, two sided ones, cloth ones--even ...
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Piping Presser Foot

Piping Presser Foot

Many of you will say "what the heck is a piping foot?" -- for a couple of reasons. Number one, ...
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Blind Hemstitch Foot

Blind Hemstitch Foot

Another attachment I couldn't work without!  The blind hem in an heirloom quality dress is important to the appearance.  A ...
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Narrow Rolled Hem Presser Foot

Narrow Rolled Hem Presser Foot

This is another presser foot I use all the time. Most machines come with them-- but if you don't have ...
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Tell Me What Info You Would Like

Tell Me What Info You Would Like

Some of my customers write me email questions about their dolls-- things they would like to know about when it ...
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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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