I met a lady who used to live in Michigan, I think, and worked in the production of the dolls, sewing and stuff. She knows a lot of the old history of AG dolls. She quit several years ago and moved to Montana where she has a store that sells dolly stuff as well as touristy type items. You don't have to be good at design to be a professional seamstress, just be able to follow directions and good hand-eye coordination, stuff like that. I've sewn professionally and seen newbies to sewing catch right on.