Porcelain Dolls from Petticoat Lane THE SEWING ROOM and WORKSHOP

I enjoy sewing a great deal and to me, it's an important part of the doll making process. Handsewing has become something of a lost art and even though I grew up in a sewing family, my skills were definitely put to the test when I began making dolls.

Making reproduction dolls brought a whole new area of sewing...the area of research. I like to try to dress my reproductions in as authentic a manner as possible which means matching the era of the doll with the correct style of clothing, and with the proper fabrics, trims, and accessories. Fortunately, there are plenty of terrific pattern companies that make patterns for antique doll clothing.

Glossary of Antique Fabrics and Terms:
Some of the terms listed here are familiar and still used, but, there are some that may be new to those who have little reason to research antique clothing.

Glossary of Clothing and Doll Related Terms:
This is a list of terms that may relate to the costuming of reproduction or antique dolls.

Pattern and Doll Clothing Resources:
Here is a list of pattern and fabric resources I've used. Also included are links to sites that specialize in doll fashions.





The Workshop: How porcelain dolls are made.
Here you will find text and graphics that will demonstrate some of the procedures involved in making a porcelain doll.

Victoriana...Links to some Victoriana related sites:

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