I am going to walk you through every step in the creation of a small (under 10”) doll’s costume. This multi-part tutorial will tell you what materials and tools you’ll need, discuss fabric and trim selection, show the basic hand sewing stitches and techniques, and discuss how to finish the costume. I will provide free basic patterns/formulas as we go and explain how to adjust them to fit your doll … Continue reading
Category Archives: Hand Sewing
This may surprise you but, for me, sewing by hand is faster. Since the kids grew up and moved out, I’ve had a lovely sewing room with a sophisticated sewing machine. But, I rarely take the time to isolate myself and just sew at my machine for any length of time. Hand sewing can be done just about anywhere and any time, sitting in the living room in the evenings … Continue reading
