"Doll Books & Patterns"

The Dolls' Clothes Collection - Christina Harris Whether your doll needs a new everyday outfit or something really special, you're sure to find it in this book, from a Victorian schoolgirl's dress and pinafore to a glamorous 1950s Prom dress. Discover how to make petticoats and bloomers, as well as the hats and bonnets that provide the essential finishing touches to an exsemble. Practical, easy to follow advice makes dressing your doll a really fun experience. Book includes: Designs for adult and child dolls from 14" to 24". All of the most popular period fashions: Victorian, Edwardian, 1920's, 1930's, 1950's. Complete patterns and guidance on how to adapt and alter them. 15 detailed outfits from head to toe, each one with suggested variations. Expert advice on choosing suitable fabric and dressmaking techniques. Replaces the well known Venus Dodge's Dolls Dressmaker book. Price $25.00 Quantity requested

The Children's Corner Dolly's Wardrobe by Lezette Thomason The Children's Corner's best loved patterns have been selected and sized to fit your 17 1/2" to 19 1/2" Dolls.  Contains a set of complete patterns for casual and dressy attire as well as instructions and designs for smocking, applique and heirloom sewing.   You'll find dresses for school, play, church, and special occasions that can now be created for your favorite dolls.  There's even a pattern for shorty pajamas.  You will need a pleater or iron on dots to form your pleats. Patterns include: Maggie's Daydress - Smocked Daydress, Coat and Bonnet & Smocked Shorty Pajamas Betsy Bishop Dress - Bishop Dress and bishop overlay with scalloped Hem Lee's Basic Yoke Dress - Dress with Smocked skirt, appliqued skirt and gathered skirt. Kathy's Pleated Dress - Dress with Silk Ribbon-Embroidered Collar & tucked Batiste and Lace Collar Mary De Jumper - Smocked Back-Wrapped Jumper, Appliqued Back and Front-Wrapped Jumper with Belt Marilyn's Scalloped Yoke Dress Slip Price $19.95 Quantity requested

My Favorite Designer Doll Clothes - Wendy Schoen Wow, another beauty  If you ever wanted to make fancy doll clothes or to try out some of those techniques you have seen in the magazines then this is the book for you.   Included are many many different designs in Wendy's Classic style and expertise.  Techniques include Madeira Applique and Drawn Thread Work, along with french handsewing and heirloom sewing.  Lots of patterns for the 18" doll. A must have book even if you don't have a doll to sew for as the techniques are transferable to children and adults. Price $22.00 Quantity requested

The Mary Frances Sewing Book - Adventures among the Thimble People A great book where you can learn valuable sewing techniques while making doll clothes from the Titanic Era for the 16" doll.  Patterns included are perfect for bisque and Schoenhut Dolls.  Includes 33 Sewing projects and full sized patterns for 16" dolls.  Adult doll collectors are now using this as a wonderful reference for sewing for dolls such as Schoenhuts, bisques, compositions,and others from the early years of this century. 100+ Illustrations. 7-1/2 inch x 9 inch. Price $29.95 Quantity requested

Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book Learn to knit and crochet from these doll fashion projects from the 1920's.  Easy enough for the novice but also appealing to the experienced enthusiast.  Contains over 55 projects for bisque dolls and bears.   Richly illustrated with drawings from the turn of the century as well as a delightful commentary that will thrill any lover of vintage stuff.  Great instructions for the beginner, especially geared towards the younger mind but anyone can learn from this book.Originally written as a young girlÕs instructional, adult doll collectors are now using this as a valuable reference book to learn knitting and crocheting fashions for their dolls. This book is full of projects, easy for the novice as well as the experienced enthusiast. 8 color photos and 100+ illustrations. 288 Pages · 6Ó x 9Ó Price $29.95 Quantity requested

Cherished Stitches Doll Smocking Design Booklets

"Petite II Smocking Designs" A design book for smocking for dolls   $7.00 Contains 5 lovely designs specifically created for the dolly in your life. The gauge is perfect and the patterns are real nice, geometric and picture smocking. Price $7.00 Quantity requested

Oh and the following issues of Australian Smocking & Embroidery contain patterns for dolls: #27: Classic yoke dress for 20" doll Price $12.50 Quantity requested #28: Romper for 20" boy doll Price $12.50 Quantity requested

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Old Stock Sale books - Price Less 20%

If you like creating soft sculpture creatures then this is the series of booklets for you.  Designed with old fashioned flavor you'll find something to create for everyone on your list.

Doll Clothes Patterns

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