Sew in Style: Make Your Own Doll Clothes

by Erin Hentzel

Get your amateur designer or stylist sewing with Sew in Style―Make Your Own Doll Clothes, a how-to manual for kids who want to create one-of-a-kind looks for their 18” dolls. Twenty-two trendy clothing and accessory projects―from yoga pants to skinny jeans to a messenger bag―encourage kids to mix and match to design their own unique outfits. Lessons on sewing basics, step-by-step photos, full-size patterns, and projects for all skills levels ensure that your budding designer will have no trouble creating the looks they always wanted for their favorite 18” companions.

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2014

About the author

Designer and owner of Avery Lane Designs, Erin Hentzel creates and sells sewing patterns for 18 inch dolls. She blogs at AveryLaneSewing.com and teaches sewing classes locally. She also volunteers as a 4-H sewing leader.

Erin earned her Bachelor's of Science from Oregon State University. She has been sewing most of her life. When not sewing, designing, and blogging, Erin enjoys spending time with her family. Erin lives in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.

Reviews

[Carol Bledsoe]

This is great for someone just learning to sew. It starts with the basics - supplies, fabric choices, and techniques - and builds on that. I will rate the book after I've made a few of the projects

[Dena McMurdie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter is getting an American Girl doll for Christmas this year, so when Erin Hentzel contacted me to see if I would be interested in reviewing her book, I jumped at the chance. The book is beautiful! It has 22 projects for American Girl dolls (or other 18" dolls) including things like a messenger bag, pajamas, and dresses. The projects are simple and easy enough for a beginning sewer to tackle. The instructions are easy to follow and there are clearly labeled patterns in the back of the book.

I'm so excited about this book! My daughter has started to show interest in sewing and crafts like this, so it's perfect for her. The projects are perfect for the target age group (8-12) and super cute, too. My daughter is going to have one well dressed doll!

Source: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! The two patterns (shirt and skirt) that I made up worked beautifully, and the instructions are detailed and encouraging. This book would be perfect for beginning seamstresses and even children (perhaps about age ten?). The clothes are easy to get on and off the dolls, too. All in all, I would recommend this book and I'm looking forward to trying out some more projects from it.

I received a review copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book. I borrowed it from our library and used one pattern. It fit well and was easy to follow. Will borrow this book again to make more clothes. Love all the accessories included.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is exactly what I was looking for. My daughter and I are both learning to sew together and love looking for new project ideas. The format of the book is well-thought out and the directions are easy to follow. This would be an excellent book for anyone who wants to make clothes for their 18" doll (or, as my daughter pointed out, as gifts!).