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Doll Studio Boutique Challenge

Doll Studio Boutique Challenge

I’m always super impressed with the entries to these challenges and this time was no exception. The challenge: sew an 8-12 piece wardrobe for dolls using patterns from my latest title Doll Studio Boutique. Judges looked at overall group, color and fabric choices, mix and 

Win a Ruby Red Fashion Friend Doll

Win a Ruby Red Fashion Friend Doll

The latest sewing challenge is happening now! There’s still time to sew and enter for a chance to win a gift certificate. Grand Prize $130 GC and two first place prizes $50 GC each. Sew using my new book Doll Studio Boutique and email me 

Coming soon: new patterns, new class, and new book is shipping

Coming soon: new patterns, new class, and new book is shipping

Lots going on in the studio. Doll Studio Boutique is now shipping from the publisher!! Those who ordered from C&T Publishing should be receiving their copy any day now!! Woot woot! Read more about my latest book here. New pattern is nearly finished! Alison Suspender 

Fall Update

Fall Update

Well, Doll Studio Boutique has been delayed and the challenge will be postponed. I don’t want to run the challenge during the holidays, so I will host the challenge soon after the winter holidays. Holidays are a time for baking, eating, games, and most of 

ICYMI guest blog post

ICYMI guest blog post

I created a little post over on the C&T Pub blog this week. a little behind the scene inspiration as I wrote Doll Studio Boutique. Happy weekend!~Erin

New Pattern for 18″ Dolls

New Pattern for 18″ Dolls

Mia modern Overall Dress for 18″ dolls, such as American Girl Dolls, is now available in my Avery Lane etsy shop. It looks adorable with a variety of styles and shirt options. Dress it up with the button-down Shirt project from Doll Days! Sew an 

Doll Studio Boutique Sewing Challenge

Doll Studio Boutique Sewing Challenge

Win a free Doll from Ruby Red fashion Friends in the Doll Studio Boutique doll sewing challenge.

New Book, Doll Studio Boutique

New Book, Doll Studio Boutique

It’s so exciting to formally announce the release of my new doll clothes sewing book, being released this fall! Doll Studio Boutique Working for over a year, keeping things secret during that time is always so hard. This book is my first for the smaller 

Storybook Challenge

Storybook Challenge

The voting has begun and the entries are amazing!! I’m so impressed with the thought and creativity that went into all the designs. Here are a few entries. You can see more designs and cast your vote in the Avery Lane Patterns Sewing Group on 

Released! Bucket Hats Pattern

Released! Bucket Hats Pattern

I love hats! Hats are so fun, don’t you think? Bucket Hats sewing pattern for 18 inch dolls will fit American Girl dolls, Gotz Little Sister dolls, and many other similarly sized dolls. My girls both through a hat stage, wearing them everywhere. They are