An accessible guide to creating and sewing doll's clothes for budding designers and crafty kids

Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 24 stylish outfits. Sew clothes for every day or create outfits for special occasions. The detailed explanations are accompanied by step-by-step diagrams and real-size patterns. Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 24 stylish outfits. Sew clothes for every day: jeans and a tie-waist shirt for a picnic in the country, a fleecy jumper and pants for skiing, a bikini, towel and sunhat for the beach or dungarees for DIY. Or create outfits for special occasions, such as a floral cocktail dress, A-line wedding dress or a formal lacy dress for the theater. And why not dip into the dressing-up box with fairy, mermaid and superwoman costumes? The detailed explanations are accompanied by step-by-step diagrams and real-size patterns, which can be adapted for petite, curvy, tall or original Barbie. The techniques used are simple and the outfits can be sewn by hand or on the machine. These are ideal projects for upcycling old clothes or making use of scraps of fabric from your stash.

This fascinating early work will appeal to doll collectors, dress makers and sewing enthusiasts alike. Extensively illustrated with text diagrams to accompany comprehensive dolls' dressmaking instructions forming a complete how-to guide. Contents Include: The Doll Dressmaker; Underwear; Night Clothes; Two Dresses; Doll Bonnets and Hats; Coats and Snowsuits; A Jumper and Pinafore; Daughter and Mother Outfit; Shoes, Slippers, and Stockings; Sunsuit, Sunbonnet, and Overalls; Dressing a Boy Doll; Masquerade and Puppet Costumes; Dressing the Bride; Sewing Tricks and Fancy Stitches; and A Dictionary Of Sewing Terms. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

More than forty frock designs for your (or your little one’s) doll collection! Classic A-lines, sleeveless summer dresses, and party frocks—learn to sew eighteen-inch doll dresses for every occasion. This huge collection of over forty miniature dress designs includes twenty-eight complete dress patterns, plus thirteen bonus looks created from mix-and-match elements. Plenty of sewing tutorials are included, along with beautiful photography of the stylish dresses. With princess seams, pretty pockets, and a variety of necklines, dressing up your doll has never been so much fun!

Sew vintage-inspired doll clothes with “great step-by-step photos . . . and lots of tips on how to make your outfit come out looking great” (Generation Q Magazine). Create fashion-forward outfits for today’s 18” dolls! Whether you’re sewing for your own dolls or the little doll lover in your life, these mix-and-match styles offer unlimited possibilities! Sew tiny garments inspired by vintage styles, including a buttoned blouse, party dress, and scallop-hem skirt. Sewing enthusiasts who already know the basics can build a complete wardrobe from nine basic patterns. You’ll also find techniques for hemming sleeves, adding ruffles and trims, and modifying patterns for additional looks.

Make, mix, and match super-cute clothes, bags, and jewelry for all your dolls, and develop sewing skills with easy directions.

Make adorable outfits for an entire year of fun adventures and special occasions! • 20 fully illustrated seasonal outfits with easy-to-follow instructions. • 3 pattern sheets featuring 100 full-size patterns. • Bonus! 8 simple accessory projects for young beginners. • Tips from the author for making simple pattern alterations.

What doll lover wouldn't want to outfit their doll in today's most fashionable clothes? From a cozy fleece vest to an elegant party dress, you'll find patterns and instructions to make 16 fun, modern outfits for the ever popular 18-inch doll such as American Girls, Creative Friends, the Springfield Collection, and others. You'd spend over $100 to buy these patterns individually, and you wouldn't get the helpful instructions Joan has written to guide you in creating all the outfits and accessories shown in the photos. Bonus: Instructions for making 11 accessory items Full-size tissue pattern sheets for more than 30 garments Complete step-by-step instructions with hundreds of helpful illustrations

Sew 15 fabulous outfits for all types of Barbie dolls and 5 for Ken with easy-to-stitch full-size patterns included. Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 15 stylish outfits and 5 amazing outfits for Ken! For Barbie, there are outfits for shopping and gardening as well as special occasions. Turn her into a princess, a prom queen, a figure skater or a kigurumi character, or dress her up in a Halloween or rock star costume! Barbie's stylish companion Ken can be a prince or a sportsman. He can accompany Barbie to the prom wearing his tuxedo, or join her on the catwalk in his fashion outfit. The detailed instructions are accompanied by step-by-step diagrams and real-size patterns suitable for petite, curvy, tall or original Barbie. Using simple techniques and either hand or machine sewing, these fun projects are ideal for upcycling old clothes or making use of scraps of fabric from your stash.

Supplies instructions for making dresses, pants, bonnets, jackets, bathing suits, shirts, and wedding gowns for dolls