Sew in Style - Make Your Own Doll Clothes: 22 Projects for 18" Dolls . Build Your Sewing Skills

by Erin Hentzel

Overview

Get your amateur designer or stylist sewing with Sew in Style—Make Your Own Doll Clothes, a how-to manual for kids who want to create one-of-a-kind looks for their 18” dolls. Twenty-two trendy clothing and accessory projects—from yoga pants to skinny jeans to a messenger bag—encourage kids to mix and match to design their own unique outfits. Lessons on sewing basics, step-by-step photos, full-size patterns, and projects for all skills levels ensure that your budding designer will have no trouble creating the looks they always wanted for their favorite 18” companions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607057956
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Funstitch Studio
Publication date:	06/01/2014
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	623,934
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Erin Hemtzel began sewing stuffed animals for friends and clothing for herself, and of course, for her dolls at age seven. Today, she teaches sewing locally and is the designer and blogger behind Avery Lane Designs. Erin lives in Oregon.

Table of Contents

Introduction How to Use This Book Chapter 1 The “Go-to” Chapter Your Sewing Basket A Little About Fabrics Cutting Out the Paper Patterns Pinning the Pattern Pieces to the Fabric and Cutting Out Sewing by Hand Sewing Machine Needles Sewing by Machine Sewing Seams Sewing Seam Allowances and Finishing the Edges Pressing Seam Allowances Finger Pressing Making a Double-Folded Hem Sewing a Casing for an Elastic Waistband or Drawstring Sewing and Trimming the Corners Sewing and Clipping Curves Back Closure: Using Hook and Loop Tape Glossary Chapter 2 On the Go Simple Mini Skirt Simple Top Flounce Skirt Messenger Bag Chapter 3 Invited to a Party Party Dress Fashion Purse Ribbon and Bead Bracelet Chapter 4 Slumber Party Camisole PJ Top PJ Shorts Sleep Mask Sleeping Bag Pillowcase Chapter 5 Hanging Out with Friends Cuffed Shorts Spring Top Long Sleeve Raglan T-shirt Yoga Pants Headband Chapter 6 School Days Tunic Fitted Tee Skinny Jeans or Pants Pleated Skirt Drawstring Backpack Final Thoughts—Embellishments Resources (This might be deleted) About the Author An Introduction How to Use This Book The Go To chapter (beginning on page XX) will tell you what Got Help?