Sewing Tutorials

Once upon a time, I attended a sewing class where we were encouraged to check the fit of the doll's dress as we worked, since - and I quote - "everyone's quarter...

As I frequently need to remind the girls, we are NOT a museum. In many circumstances we have to "make do" with fabrics or trims which are appropriate, if not perfect, for...

Chemisettes are the "pâtisserie" of the enfantine trousseau. They're delicate and frothy and packed full of details no right-minded person would ever attempt in miniature. Of course, I think we all know...

The ruffles are done, the hooks and thread loops have been sewn, and the gathering threads for the cartridge pleats have been stitched. There are seventy-seven pleats. Which means there are exactly...

“How do you get such nice edges?” asked a fellow seamstress recently. Here’s how I answered: Logic dictates you can't get good edges without straight stitches. Although, even after fifty years of...

On any given day, doll costuming runs the gamut from origami to arts and crafts to pin the tail on the donkey. And for those of us who should be locked away...

Sylvia Mac Neil is known for her charming and detailed construction drawings, and her stockings pattern doesn't disappoint in this respect. However, it often helps to have additional sources of information. Sometimes...

If your eyes glaze over as soon as “technical” things come up, you’re not alone. But you can't be a successful seamstress without understanding your materials. Grain is just a fussy word...