Sew the International Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls [Paperback]

Joan Hinds (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2001

Among the best-selling dolls on the market today are the charming 18-inch dolls by American Girls, Faithful Friends, and others. The fun of owning these wonderful dolls is dressing them in a variety of outfits. Now home sewers can take their dolls around the world without leaving their sewing rooms. A great value, this book includes full-size tissue-paper pattern sheets for 16 authentic ethnic outfits from Norway, Ireland, Mexico, Italy, China, Japan, Germany, and more. Buying the patterns individually (if you could find them!) would cost much more and the complete instructions and helpful illustrations included assure well-fitting, and attractive results.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

These are guides for costumers of collector's dolls rather than children's toys. Sewing teacher and author Hinds gives instructions and patterns for 16 ethnic costumes designed for standard, commercial 18" dolls. Many of the authentic costumes involve traditional fabrics and needlework. Oroyan's costumes are for original character dolls with a period or theatrical theme, similar to those in her previous book, Designing the Doll (LJ 6/15/99). She gives general instructions for specific items of clothing, such as petticoats or hats. Dressed dolls are pictured as examples rather than projects. Both books will appeal to collectors as well as crafters and are recommended for public libraries.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Sixteen different costumes are featured that would make delightful projects..." -- Galatea Magazine, Summer 2002.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; Book and Access edition (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873419901
• ISBN-13: 978-0873419901
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Author for 18-inch dolls Clothing!, January 30, 2004

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This review is from: Sew the International Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls (Paperback)

I LOVE this book. I bought this book because I wanted to make the Russian and Irish costumes for my daughter's dolls. I have NEVER sewed doll clothes before this. The patterns are SO easy and I was able to make several of the costumes from fabric scraps about the house.

I have since made MANY doll clothes and after this book had the confidence to purchase some of the commercial patterns. After working with the commercial patterns, I REALLY started to appreciate the clarity and ease of Joan Hinds patterns (and the FIT - they fit the dolls 100%). Some people don't like the pattern paper, but I always trace them onto poster board and that way I get a durable patterns for years to come (and on poster board, the kids can trace them out onto the cloth easier too!).

I have since purchased several of her books and love them all. I love all the photos and the easy directions. If you are new to sewing doll clothes or just new to sewing, this is a great book to get you up and running!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sew the International Wardrobe for 18 in. dolls, August 13, 2001

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Craig F. Bale (Alexander, IA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sew the International Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls (Paperback)

Like all of Joan's books, this one is easy to read and follow, and has great doll clothing ideas. Her patterns are easy to understand and always go together well, and fit American Girl style dolls to a T. I enjoyed this book because there are so many ethnic designs; it will be fun to find just the right fabrics to make them all. I highly recommend this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Sew the International Wardrobe, May 30, 2009

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This review is from: Sew the International Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls (Paperback)

Any pattern book made for doll clothing that is written by Joan Hinds will be considered wonderful. Her directions and patterns are great! Her pattern books are well designed for the teaching of sewing to children 8+. She herself will point out that teaching the young to sew doll clothes introduces them to a love for sewing as adults. I enjoy making dresses for my granddaughters and then using like material and Joan Hind's patterns to make a doll dress to match. Highly recommend!