18" Doll Sewing Patterns • Free Tutorials • Sewing with Kids
Fall brings so much natural beauty and wonder. I love living in the Pacific Northwest for all its fall sensory experiences. Cool, crisp mornings, color all around, and the spice that fills the air. The other day, my daughter and I stepped outside to find …
Watch my video sewing tutorial on How to Sew Piping, such as the piping detail for the Princess Seamed Dresses in my new book, Doll Dress Boutique. Learn about the different types of piping and how to make your own flat piping or prepare corded …
…to wait for the release of Doll Dress Boutique! It’s seems like forever ago that these designs were just images in my head and sketches on my wall. I’m so excited to see it in print. [I’m still waiting, too. I have not received …
A new American Girl Doll adventure is on its way… Doll Dress Boutique – A dress for every occasion. Happy Summer! ~Erin
It was such a fun design challenge! Everyone’s dresses were so creative and really pretty. Thank you to all who entered–you made it a great success!! I want to share some of my favorites and of course, the winning designs. The Little Miss Storybook group: …
International Quilt Market is this week in Portland. It’s so fun having it local to me! Today the show floor opens. I’m really looking forward to seeing all the pretty fabric and clever displays! If you are attending over the weekend, be sure to stop …
It’s time for another doll dress design challenge over at the Avery Lane Sewing group on facebook. This time we are encouraging upcycling, repurposing and making something new from something old, sewing with some cute doll clothes patterns. Spring showers make some pretty flowers… Or …
Let’s make a shopping tote bag for our 18″ American Girl dolls! The free printable template (pdf) for a plain bag can be found here. With this file you can use plain, colored, or patterned card stock. This would be a great craft for a …
Reflecting back on 2017…. it was a busy year. Looking back through the year in photos, it seems I accomplished more than I realized. I am so grateful for those who followed along — you all make it possible. I’m so thankful for each of …
Need a last minute gift? Present topper? Teacher or hostess gift?? Or maybe just sew a little something special for the stockings? These are all free sewing tutorials that are gifts kids, teens, or adults would really like to receive. Go to the links below …