Fashions for Small Dolls (Creative Crafters) [Paperback]

Rosemarie Ionker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2003 | Series: Creative Crafters

Filled with patterns by well-known designer Rosemarie Ionker, this book shows you how to create one-of-a-kind wardrobes for a variety of dolls ranging from seven to twelve inches tall -- dolls as diverse as Vogue's Ginny, Wendy Lawton's Mary Anne, Helen Kish's Tulah and Avery, and Robert Tonner's Linda. They and a host of other delightful dolls model the many outfits the author has made from these patterns. The distinguished German designer shares her techniques for creating an entire wardrobe from her basic patterns. She shows you how to adjust the patterns for many of the dolls in your collection. She also provides information on smocking, embroidery and special trims.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The finished garments are absolutely exquisite...I highly recommend it for someone who enjoys spending a little time and trouble..." -- Galatea, Spring 2004.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Portfolio Press; 1st edition (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0942620690
• ISBN-13: 978-0942620696
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #604,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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94 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Doll Clothes by a Master, December 22, 2003

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Tracy Robert (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fashions for Small Dolls (Creative Crafters) (Paperback)

Rosemarie Ionker's beautiful doll clothes are famous for details like smocking and embroidery. Her designs have been sold through "Boneka/Petite Creations" and have been featured on high quality collector dolls. I have long considered these clothes the finest the doll world has to offer, so I was thrilled to find her latest book of patterns tailored for small dolls.

This book has patterns for dolls that are 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 inches tall. Almost half of the book is filled with pages and pages of patterns, drawn simply and clearly labeled for each size doll and by the pattern piece. There are also many pages of stunning photographs showing off Ionker's completed creations. The text is high quality and to the point. She offers tips for pattern adjustments as well general sewing tips, information on fabrics and embellishments, and, of course, directions on how to use/assemble the patterns.

The patterns in this book are for dolls representing children, and not adult proportioned fashion dolls. There are pattern pieces to clothe both boy and girl dolls. The dolls shown in this book range from Ginny, to Wendy Lawton's 9 inch dolls, to small porcelain, vinyl and wood dolls. Ionker will let you know how to clothe them all, with photographs documenting the differences and directions on how to find the right fit.

I would recommend this book for those seamstresses who have had at least some experience sewing. Sewing for small dolls requires some special tricks and a lot of patience! Ionker's work, though, can inspire and direct those advanced beginners to making more detailed clothing for small dolls.

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delight for the eyes, August 11, 2003

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"kiwi58" (Mukilteo, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fashions for Small Dolls (Creative Crafters) (Paperback)

I have to admit that I haven't tried the patterns in this book as of yet, but know that they will fit as beautifully as those in Rosemarie Ionker's previous book. The photographs of small dolls and the fashions that can be made from the patterns in the book are absolutely beautiful and mind-blowing and well worth the price of the book alone. The instructions on altering patterns and on sewing such tiny garments is equally outstanding. I highly recommend this book.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review for "Fashions for Small Dolls", March 21, 2007

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L. K. Oldfield (NM, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fashions For Small Dolls (Paperback)

This is a wonderful little book for those interested in making their own doll clothes for dolls 7 inches through 12 inches tall. The beautiful photo section gives the sewer many examples and ideas for all types of clothes. The back of the book contains patterns for all the doll clothes shown in the book in all the sizes. The directions section, in the middle, does require some reading but is well written. Fabric choices are discussed, as well as embellishment, patterns, sewing tips and construction. There is a very handy table for doll measurements included. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys and is interested in creating beautiful and unique doll clothes.