Calling all seamstresses! I am looking for some books about doll patterns and it is amazing how many of them are out there. Can you tell me anything about these books, and specifically if you think they will fit the chubby 18? dolls. Some of them have the most amazing patterns in them. I am particularly interested if the 12 dancing princesses patterns will fit the AGs, as it seams the ?sew the ? wardrobe for 18? dolls? have reviews that say they will fit. The shoe book seems like it would be a dream. Matching shoes are hard to find.

Have you used any of these books? Do you recommend them?


Make Doll Shoes! Workbook I (Make Doll Shoes) by Lyn Alexander

Twelve Dancing Princesses: Sewing Regal Costumes for 18" Dolls by Joan Hinds

Sew the International Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls by Joan Hinds

Sew the Essential Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls by Joan Hinds

Two-Hour Dolls' Clothes by Anita Louise Crane

Sew the Contemporary Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls: Complete Instructions and Full-Size Patterns for 35 Clothing and Accessory Items by Joan Hinds

Also- I noticed the title of the last book has ?complete instructions and full sized patterns? in the title. Do the other books only come with instructions and not the patterns? Do you have to purchase those separately, or did I just not find the full subtitle.

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edit to add: urgh.... the place that listed 12 dancing princesses for under $30 actually doesn't have them. Used copies of it cost between 60 and 80. But what do you think about the other books?

<font color="#051E50" size="1">[ October 14, 2005 09:52 AM: Message edited by: Skittl1321 ]</font>