The Dolls Dressmaker: The Complete Pattern Book

The Dolls' Dressmaker: The Complete Pattern Book by Venus A Dodge. Published by David & Charles, England, 1988. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Paperback. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Slight edge wear, content excellent. 192 Pgs. ISBN 0715392891. Over 120 designs with actual-size patterns. The author presents a unique and exciting collection of actual-size patterns for dolls' clothes. No enlarging is necessary, just trace directly from the page to make a ready-to-use pattern. There are 45 of them to choose from too, from modern outfits for commercial dolls to accurate period costume for antique dolls. Full making-up instructions are given throughout for clothes and accessories. Many of the patterns are simple enough for the absolute beginner, but the experienced dolls' dressmaker should find a stimulating challenge in the authentic and more elaborate period costumes. There is plenty of advice on techniques and how to achieve a delightful result with the minimum of expense and time, making it simpler than ever before to create your own superb dolls' clothes, and enjoy the whole process. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 25515.