Joan Hinds in Sew Baby Doll Clothes is once again helping us with her patterns to make clothes and accessories for 12 inch to 22 inch baby dolls. Full size tissue paper patterns are included in an envelope inside the back cover.
Patterns are divided into 4 categories of baby dolls:
Small 12-13 inches
Medium 14-16 inches
Large 17-19 inches
X-Large 20-22 inches
Also, a chart is included of all the doll dimensions in these categories. I find this useful for planning and sewing for dolls that my granddaughters have. And what's great is that each pattern has color-coded instructions for each of these 4 categories of baby dolls.
The more than 30 full size patterns have clear instructions and beautiful pictures to help you with each outfit and the accessories to match. There is even a baby doll layette.
I love sewing for my baby dolls and in the past mostly relied on store bought real baby clothes. Now I feel fortunate to be able to make exactly what I want using Joan Hind's cute patterns.
Some of the popular dolls in the range of sizes used as models include Bitty Baby, Goetz Muffin and Maxi-Muffin, Corolle Cailin, the Bitty Twins, Adora dolls, Lee Middleton, and Zapf Creation dolls.
And remember, you can add just the trims you want to your own creations to suit the occasion. Just use holiday or seasonal fabrics and trims. It is all up to you!
And if you like to knit, instructions are included for sweaters, caps and booties. This is really a complete one-stop book for keeping your baby dolls well outfitted and warm and cozy with the blanket patterns, too.
My highest recommendation!
Details - 128 pages from KP Books; 10.7 by 8.3 inches; ISBN: 0873499344
Available from Amazon.com
Sew Baby Doll Clothes by Joan Hinds
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Reviews of books by Joan Hinds
1. Sew Baby Doll Clothes
2. Sew the International Wardrobe for 18 Inch Dolls
3. Sew Today's Fashions for 18 Inch Dolls
4. Home Décor for 18 Inch Dolls
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