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Sew the Contemporary Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls: Complete Instructions & Full-Size Patterns for 35 Clothing and Accessory Items [Paperback]

Joan Hinds (Author)
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Hinds has to her credit eight books of sewing patterns for 18" dolls and is a widely recognized expert in doll costuming. What, you might ask, are 18" dolls? These include a number of brand-name dolls such as the American Girls, Creative Friends, and the Springfield Collection, which are all approximately that height. In planning for this book, Hinds gathered together a focus group of girls from ages five to 11 and asked them what type of clothing they wanted for their dolls. Their overwhelming desire was for doll clothes patterned after comfortable, fashionable clothing they might wear themselves. Included in this compendium are illustrated step-by-step instructions and full-size tissue pattern sheets (in a pocket in the back of the book) for sewing 16 mix-and-match outfits such as khaki cargo pants and a fleece vest or a tank top and boxer shorts. Eleven accessory items add spice to the collection. Public libraries with a demand for books on dolls and sewing for dolls will want to purchase this one.
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"Clear instructions with plenty of diagrams and advice..." -- Galatea Magazine, Autumn 2002.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Krause Publications; 2 edition (March 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0873493753
  • ISBN-13: 978-0873493758
  • Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.2 x 10.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #84,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    #33 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Toymaking

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, August 16, 2003
By L. Braun "hsm25" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sew the Contemporary Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls: Complete Instructions & Full-Size Patterns for 35 Clothing and Accessory Items (Paperback)
I've borrowed several of Joan Hind's books from the library to use in teaching my eleven-year-old daughter to sew. The patterns are numbered and simple to read, and the directions clear and easy to follow. This book was my daughter's favorite because the clothing styles are "what girls wear." I liked that it was an easy text from which to teach. There's a section on "Helping Children Learn to Sew," and at the beginning of each project is a little blurb stating whether this is a good one for the beginner sewer. My daughter could go through the book and decide for herself which designs she wanted to try. She started with the Triangle Scarf and moved on to the A-Line skirt. I needed to help her a bit with the waistband on that one. The Pink Top was also simple, and we substituted ribbon for the shoulder straps to make the project even easier.

Sewing for the 18" doll is enjoyable because the projects are small enough to complete in a few hours, but large enough to work with comfortably, unlike sewing for smaller dolls. The teacher may need a bit of experience herself, but I'd recommend any of Joan Hinds' books for igniting in the older child an interest in sewing.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great patterns! A real money-saver!, May 18, 2006
By Moni Bookworm (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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I love the American Girl Dolls, but the clothes can be expensive--more than $20 per outfit! The outfits in this book look at least as nice as what you can find in the catalog, and with a little imagination I'm sure you could duplicate a lot of their outfits. All of the patterns are included in an envelope in the back, which is nice but I could never figure out how to fold the gigantic sheet so it fits back in there! I'm not a very experienced sewer, yet I was still able to make 3 really cute outfits from these patterns. As a bonus, there are crochet patterns for a hat and purse.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Former Sewer, August 5, 2006
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I just love this book. Patterns are easy and the instructions are easy to follow. A lot of fun things to make. My granddaughter is so excited to have fun new things for her new doll.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Sew the Contemporary Wardrobe-Joan Hinds
Have tried other 18" doll clothes sewing books and this author has the best product. The directions are thorough and the clothes fit the American Girl Dolls. Read more
Published 9 days ago by swedel

5.0 out of 5 stars Sewing for an 18 inch doll
Purchasing doll clothes is an expensive business so this collection of patterns is worth its weight in gold. The patterns are complete and I look forward to using them. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Betty P. Little-royer

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Value
I was very please with this pattern booklet. There were so many patterns I shouldn't need to ever purchase more for the life of the Doll. The tissue paper is very fragile. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Charlie Brown

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I am a good sewist and thought I'd give making doll clothes a try. I borrowed this book from the library, carefully traced out a few patterns and, four attempts later, have tops... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mom of 2 Boys

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome fit on these great patterns!
If you are sewing for an American Girl brand 18" doll, or a similar type doll, you will love this book. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jane Wilkes

5.0 out of 5 stars 18 inch doll clothes patterns
Received the 18 inch doll clothes patterns & they were wonderful! Appreciated the quick efficient service also!
Published 14 months ago by Fairy D. Bosley

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute contempory doll clothes
There are some nice contempory styles in this book that you might not find in McCall's or Simplicity patterns. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Gael Linn

5.0 out of 5 stars doll clothes
Wonderful patterns and instructions. I am having so much fun making the outfits for my grand daughters American Girl doll.
Published 18 months ago by Nina Devor

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, simple instructions
Given how expensive American Girl clothes can be, this book offers a way to make your own clothes at a fraction of the price of buying them. Read more
Published 19 months ago by A. P. Garrett

5.0 out of 5 stars best of the bunch
Found this to have excellent sewing instrucions with illustrations. Very versatile pieces that can be interchanged. Accessories easy and add to the wardrobe.
Published 20 months ago by Carol

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