Native American Virtual Paper Doll - Doll Making
She has leggings and garters with a nice pattern running in two rows down the front of the legs. For her feet add on the center seam moccasins with a row of fringe around the cuff that folds over around the ankle. If you'd like, add on the wrap ... [... more]
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Skirt construction
Here are sewing directions to make long sleeve and long waist dresses for 6.5 inch (16.25cm) to 8 inch (20cm) mini dolls such as those by American Girl, Tonner Betsy McCall, and similar body types with a chest measurement about 3.75 inches ... [... more]
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Doll Buying Etiquette - Doll Making
A few months ago I exhibited my dolls in a craft show. It was my first show and I learned a lot. During this past Holiday shopping season I took a seasonal job at a "big box" toy store to earn some extra money. This was the first time I'd [... more]
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Knitted Outfits for Fashion Dolls by Gillian Buchanan - ...
The editor of the Tatting Site and Knitting Site at BellaOnline.com, Gillian Buchanan, has written a great ebook on how to knit elegant outfits galore for 11 1/2 inch to 12 inch fashion dolls! Choose from little sweaters and skirts and a range of ... [... more]
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How to Make a Quilted Doll Blanket - Doll Making
Sewing a doll blanket is a fun beginning project before trying the intricacies of making doll clothes and costumes. An older child could try this project. It is a good way to use scraps of fabric from different sewing projects and can be a ... [... more]
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Sasha, Kathe Kruse, Magic Attic - Dress Photos - Doll Making
This series of patterns will fit specialty dolls such as 15-16 inch Kathe Kruse, 16-17 inch Sasha, 17.25 inch Natterer Sunihil, 18 inch Magic Attic, 16.5 inch Theodor Recknagel Dolls, and other similar slim collectible and antique dolls. For ... [... more]
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Make a Bear Doll - Free Mini Course - Doll Making
This is the first article in a short course on making 15 inch stuffed bear dolls and clothes for them. In the coming weeks I will add an article each week with patterns and sewing instructions for bears and their clothing. Start thinking about ... [... more]
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Easy Blankets for Your Dolls - Doll Making
This is an easy project which you can make in no time at all, especially if you use a sewing machine. I did the sewing by hand, because I enjoy it, and even then it only took me about 40 minutes to do the sewing. As you can see, in the photo to ... [... more]
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Knit Hat and Scarf for 18 Inch Dolls - Doll Making
During cold Winter months it's nice to have warm clothes for yourself and your doll! Here is a pattern that I made for my doll in a few hours with yarn left over from a knitted blanket. It's a great project for a cold afternoon and the best part ... [... more]
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Overalls for Annie - Doll Making
In this article we will make overalls for our 15 inch Annie Doll and meet her brother Andrew. As you have seen in my previous articles about Annie, I kept her hair rather short. This way, if you dress her in boy's clothes she becomes Andrew! This ... [... more]
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Doll Making Forum.
This is an ongoing series of free patterns and instructions for making clothes, costumes and accessories to fit 15-inch to 18-inch fabric and vinyl dolls such as Raggedy Ann and Andy, and Madeline. For clothes to fit 18-inch American Girl and ... [... more]
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Sewing instructions For 15 Inch Annie Doll - Doll Making
To begin pin and stitch feet to legs, if necessary, with right sides together. Pin and stitch arms and legs together with right sides together.Crease the arms and legs at the top so that the seam is in the center front and back of each arm and ... [... more]
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