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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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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Sewing Instructions
Sew center back seams together. Sew center front seams together. Turn in waist seam one quarter inch twice and blind stitch, leaving opening to insert one eighth inch wide elastic equal to doll's waist measurement. Sew front and back leg seams ... [... more]
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Pattern pieces - quarter inch seam allowance included
This pattern is my original design and may not be used commercially. First, take an 8.5x11 inch piece of plain paper and draw 1 inch squares - I do this by drawing horizontal lines 1 inch apart down the page, and then vertical lines 1 inch apart ... [... more]
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Construction directions
This dress will fit slim specialty dolls such as 18 inch Magic Attic, 15-16 inch Kathe Kruse, 16-17 inch Sasha, 17.25 inch Natterer Sunihil, 16.5 inch Theodor Recknagel Dolls, and other similar slim collectible and antique dolls. You'll need one ... [... more]
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Sasha Dolls - Doll Making
Sasha dolls are charming, vinyl dolls which were originally created by Sasha Morgenthaler. Sasha Morgenthaler was born in 1893 in Berne, Switzerland and died in 1975. She trained as an artist in Geneva and Oschwand, but after marrying Ernst ... [... more]
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Hints and tips for making doll clothes and costumes
This series of patterns will fit specialty dolls such as 16-18 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. The ... [... more]
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Hints and tips
Have fun making your doll dresses! And bring your doll making questions and comments to the discussion forum at the foot of this article. An easy to make spring or summer dress for your 16 inch to 18 inch slim specialty dolls! - Sasha, Kathe ... [... more]
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Sasha, Kathe Kruse, Magic Attic Dolls - Sleeveless Dress ...
The dimensions of the 18 inch long Magic Attic Rose doll in the photo are: Keep in mind when sewing for dolls in this series that your individual doll measurements may vary and you should alter your pattern accordingly. Large photo of sleeveless ... [... more]
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Now decorate the dress if you wish
Here is how to sew sleeveless dresses to fit slim specialty dolls such as 18 inch Magic Attic, 15-16 inch Kathe Kruse, 16-17 inch Sasha, 17.25 inch Natterer Sunihil, 16.5 inch Theodor Recknagel dolls, and other similar slim collectible and ... [... 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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How to Embroider Faces on Cloth Dolls - Doll Making
Probably the most popular way to put faces on cloth dolls is to embroider them. Cloth dolls lend themselves to embroidered faces, and it's easy to do. Your doll's face can be as simple or detailed as you want it to be. Even if you don't have much ... [... more]
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