I Can Make Dolls' Clothes: Easy-to-follow patterns to make clothes and accessories for your favourite doll - Hardcover

Louise Scott-Smith; Georgia Vaux

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500650519 ISBN 13: 9780500650516

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

This book teaches children of 7+ how to make fashionably cool mix-and-match clothes for a standard 30 cm (12 in) plastic doll. Its approach is simple, quick and fun, and the results are extremely stylish. At the beginning of the book, children are encouraged to be creative and adapt the patterns to make their own designs. The main section of the book includes patterns for nine garments, each with an actual-size pattern on the page to use as a template, along with super-clear instructions and illustrations of each step. Helpful tips and inspirational photographs of the dolls modelling the finished clothes run throughout the book, and a section at the back sets out the basics of sewing, including how to thread a needle, do a running stitch and sew on poppers and buttons.

About this title

Review:

If there's a budding fashion designer living under your roof, this might just be the book for them. --The Early Hour

Rainy-day entertainment ... proper patterns and clear instructions. --Daily Telegraph

With actual-size patterns, super-clear instructions and inspirational illustrations, this book is just the ticket for keeping kids busy - and the results should be very pleasing. --Mumsnet

Brilliant. --Craft Focus

The ideal way to teach the basics of sewing. --Kidswear Magazine

A fashion-forward and fun approach to teaching basic sewing skills and nurturing basic creativity. --Craft Business

A fantastic resource. --Make It Today Magazine

Dolls were never this cool when we were little. --Simply Sewing Magazine

Budding fashionistas can follow the patterns and clear instructions to make all kinds of garments and accessories. --Sewing World

This week's must-have. --Sunday Express

Beautifully packaged ... will undoubtedly be a great addition to any aspiring fashion designer's collection. --Library Mice

A fantastic resource. --Love Sewing

About the Author:

Louise Scott-Smith is a children's wear designer. She was formerly Head of Children's Wear Design at Liberty of London and at Caramel Baby & Child. Georgia Vaux is a graphic designer, book designer, and art director.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0500650519
• ISBN 13: 9780500650516
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176