Understanding Fabric Grain
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...
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Indispensable French Fashion Reference
One book I turn to, over and over again, is Maree Tarnowska's book Fashion Dolls. In addition to the beautiful photographs, there's a detailed section in the back which shows all the...
Introducing Felicity
Felicity is 12” tall and marked with a single "0" on the back of her head. She was an economical purchase, due to a nearly invisible repaired hairline. She wasn’t at all...
Introducing Maddie
Maddie is 14.5” tall and unmarked. Most experts I’ve spoken with believe her head is probably Barrois. She has her original cork pate and wig. Her ears are pierced into her head,...
Now or Never
Until recently, I've only daydreamed about the beautiful clothes my dolls will someday have. And while I've dreamt, I've filled a roomful of drawers with antique fabric. An entire apothecary cabinet has...