Erin Hentzel - Sew in Style—Make Your Own Doll Clothes

Publisher: Amy Marson Creative Director: Gailen Runge Art Director: Kristy Zacharias Editors: Liz Aneloski and Lee Jonsson Technical Editors: Susan Hendrickson and Alison M. Schmidt Cover/Book Designer: April Mostek Production Coordinator: Jenny Davis Production Editor: Joanna Burgarino Illustrator: Jenny Davis Photo Assistant: Mary Peyton Peppo Photography by Diane Pedersen and Nissa Brehmer of C&T Publishing, Inc., unless otherwise noted dedicationTo Avery and her dolls, for their patience during the many hours of modeling and pattern testingacknowledgmentsWriting this book was fun and a lot of work. It would not have been possible without help and encouragement from others. I would like to thank everyone from C&T Publishing who worked hard to make my book amazing, especially Roxane and Liz, who answered my numerous questions through this very cool adventure. Many thanks to Jamie from Dear Stella fabrics and Demetria from RJR Fabrics; their fabrics were wonderful to work with and absolutely perfect for doll clothes. Thank you to Jackie from Havels Sewing, whose knowledge was tremendously helpful in finding the ideal scissors for kids. introductionHow to Use This BookThe Go-To Chapter Chapter 1 is The Go-To Chapter. introductionHow to Use This BookThe Go-To Chapter Chapter 1 is The Go-To Chapter.

It tells you about the basic supplies and sewing tools youll need. It shows you how to sew with a sewing machine and by hand. It tells you a bit about different types of fabric and what machine needle to use when sewing those fabrics. It is filled with photo tutorials and sewing help. Go to this chapter to see how things are done or for extra help when sewing a project. The Projects Use the patterns on the pullout pattern sheets to cut out your fabric pieces.

Some projects call for fabric pieces that are rectangles. For these pieces, you will use a ruler and fabric marker to draw cutting lines and then cut those pieces out of your fabric. Each set of pattern instructions includes a list of supplies, in addition to your sewing basket supplies, that you need to make that particular project. When projects in the book are designed for woven fabric, the instructions will say fabric in the supply list. When projects are designed for knit fabric, the instructions will say knit fabric in the supply list. More about the Projects Each project has step-by-step photos to help you sew the project.

Many of the projects have you do the same steps. Instead of repeating these instructions, a page number will be given for you to find more help with that step. The Sewing Levels You will see the recommended sewing level for each project under the project title and in the Table of Contents. This will help you choose a project that is right for your sewing ability. Begin with sewing levels * and * if you are just starting out. Sewing these level * projects over and over will help you to get better at sewing with a seam allowance and will help you get ready to sew the level ** projects.

Before moving on to level ** and *** projects, make sure you can accurately sew straight and curved seams with a seam allowance. After youve sewn several level * projects and are feeling comfortable with those projects, move to a level **. Level * beginner projects Level ** advanced beginner projects Level *** intermediate projects You Be the Designer! In the Final Thoughts chapter (), youll find some ideas and inspiration for how to add special details to all your projects. This section is great when you are ready to be your dolls designer and create several different looks with the same pattern. A Few Things to Remember Whenever you try new things, you will make mistakes. This is good, because it means youre also learning.

The more you sew, the better youll get, so keep sewing and trying new things. No ones sewing is perfect. My sewing certainly isnt, and Ive been sewing for more than 35 years. Thats okay. Sewing and creating is fun; its not about being perfect. Whats in This Chapter? Your Sewing Basket () A Little about Fabrics () Using a Pattern () Sewing by Hand () Sewing by Machine () Sewing Seams () Pressing Seam Allowances () Finger-Pressing () Making a Double-Folded Hem () Sewing a Casing for an Elastic Waistband or Drawstring () Sewing and Trimming Corners () Sewing and Clipping Curves () Sewing Hook-and-Loop Tape () Glossary (page 34) Your Sewing Basket Youll need some supplies and common sewing tools. Whats in This Chapter? Your Sewing Basket () A Little about Fabrics () Using a Pattern () Sewing by Hand () Sewing by Machine () Sewing Seams () Pressing Seam Allowances () Finger-Pressing ()