Rolled Hem Video Tutorial

Rolled Hem Video Tutorial

Tiny narrow hems are easy to sew using the rolled hem presser foot. It’s great for doll clothes, because it helps to maintain the scale. Watch my sewing tutorial video to see just how quick and easy it is! I hope it motivates you to 

Florrie Dolls 18 inch doll review

Florrie Dolls 18 inch doll review

A new doll has hit the 18″ doll scene: Florrie Dolls. Visit their website here to see all their dolls. I was fascinated by them for a long while, crushing on them really. I contemplated  getting one ( or 2, or 3) for over a 

New Story Book Dress Pattern for 18 inch Dolls

New Story Book Dress Pattern for 18 inch Dolls

A new doll clothes pattern for American Girl Dolls (18″ dolls) listed in my Etsy shop. Click here to purchase on Etsy. Dramatic play and creativity is fostered more by handmade toys and non-brand specific toys. At least that’s what one study found. It has 

Design Challenge Winners

Design Challenge Winners

Announcing the winners of the Make Mine Vintage, Please! Doll Days Dress Design challenge! Challenged doll clothes makers used a pattern from Doll Days! Sew an Everyday Wardrobe for 18 inch Dolls to create a vintage dress for their 18″ dolls. 1st place goes to 

Doll Days Design Challenge Time to Vote!

Doll Days Design Challenge Time to Vote!

The Doll Days Dress Design Challenge “Make Mine Vintage, Please!” Participants made a dress using a dress pattern of their choice from the book Doll Days! Sew an Everyday Wardrobe for 18″ Dolls. Now it’s time to vote for your favorite! Go here to cast 

AG Doll Dress Design Challenge

AG Doll Dress Design Challenge

It’s time for another American Girl Doll Design Challenge: Make Mine Vintage, Please! October 20 – November 6. Grand Prize is a copy of the kids’ sewing book: Sew in Style – Make Your Own Doll Clothes, wrapped up in fabric and trims–perfect for gifting 

New Fiona Fox Dress Pattern for Dolls

New Fiona Fox Dress Pattern for Dolls

Just Released: Fiona Fox Dress Pattern A new doll clothes pattern for American Girl Dolls and other  similarly sized 18″ dolls: Fiona Fox! The sewing pattern also includes sewing instructions to make the skunk dress and the pink otter, as well as a fox tunic–which 

AG Doll Tutorial: animal ears

AG Doll Tutorial: animal ears

I’m really excited to be back designing doll clothes sewing PDF patterns for my etsy shop. I’ve been taking my applique critters quilt and felt animal patterns,  and creating some fun animal dresses. So naturally, they need animal ears to go with them. Here’s an 

Back to School Doll Design Challenge Winners

Back to School Doll Design Challenge Winners

I’m posting this a bit later than anticipated. I found myself without a camera and still needed to take pictures of the lovely fabric prizes, before shipping them out to the winners. The winners were announced on facebook immediately following the completion of the doll 

Scalloped Skirt Adaptation

Scalloped Skirt Adaptation

Guest Post by Vicki Good Sharing ideas is what the sewing community is all about. I am thrilled that Vicki, my friend and talented doll clothier, accepted my invitation to share with my readers how she created her adaptation of the Scallop Skirt pattern from