Two-Hour Dolls' Clothes

This book could be classified as a table-top book besides a how-to-pattern book! Anita Crane's watercolor illustrations add to the beauty of this gem of a book. The photographs are also superb and I simply cannot wait to make the clothes, they are all exquisite! I like the idea that there is a multiple size range for the patterns and the ideas on customizing the doll clothes. This book is nothing short of sensational, superb, sublime and the absolute best I have seen! Thank you Anita Crane for a DREAM of a book!!!! You have inspired me! Dolls and teddies at this home will be quite fashionable soon! Could you do a book on dreamy and vintage type doll clothes for boy dolls/teddies? My children will love to have their toy friends dressed in clothes to match their own!!!

this book is the logical next step to the mary frances sewing book. it's incredible and simple. learn to sew doll clothes and then take on the real stuff. i started with sewing 101 went to mary frances and did my graudation here. now i'm on to the finer points of tailoring. forget home dec, do clothes, it's really fun and incredible and great showing off your creations.this book gives you the basics and lovely clothes for your dolly to boot.

this book is the logical next step to the mary frances sewing book. it's incredible and simple. learn to sew doll clothes and then take on the real stuff. i started with sewing 101 went to mary frances and did my graudation here. now i'm on to the finer points of tailoring. forget home dec, do clothes, it's really fun and incredible and great showing off your creations.the multi-sizes in the patterns are no different than those found in the professional sewing patterns fo butterick, vogue and simplicity. everyone does multi-sizes these days. this is a cheap way to learn how to read them.this book gives you the basics and lovely clothes for your dolly to boot. venus dodge's books are also great for this journey, but you really have to be into dolls.

I found the projects in this book really are quick. These are very basic patterns which are made special by one's own fabric choices, lace, buttons, embellishments, etc. As shown, the outfits have a country/funky/eclectic look that can work for contemporary or old-fashioned dolls. Some sewing experience is assumed, and these projects do take a somewhat "quick and dirty" approach in that edges won't be finished, bodices won't be lined, etc. But great for quick, cute, doable projects.

My daughter wanted a doll for the Holidays---trouble is we are on a budget and I just didn't think I could come up with the needed funds to purchase a wardrobe for that doll.I last sewed sometime in, oh probably 1985 or so. YES REALLY. I found this book at a fabric store (my first venture there for many years). I was VERY sceptical---I didn't think, after such a long time, that I would be able to "do" this sewing thing. I have now sewn 3 BEAUTIFUL dresses for my daughters doll and she is VERY VERY happy. The really great things about this book are 1). You don't have to have loads of fabric. For most of the patterns only 1/4 to 1/2 yard are needed (which means you can use remnants and that saves a lot of money) 2). The instructions are easy to follow (yes even for a beginner or one who has not sewn for years and years) 3). The clothes are adorable 4) The Patterns are easily modifiable to add lace, ribbon, change a collar here or there, etc.I LOVE THIS BOOK. 5 STARS!! My highest rating!! If you have a doll you need to dress (from 12" - 18") this is the book for you.