Dressing Our Dolls

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Dressing Our Dolls
Knitting and Sewing Doll Clothes A Presentation
By Debbie Trainor Knit n Sew Studio Remembering
the clothes made for us by our Grandmothers,
Aunts, and Moms And Passing on the Tradition to
our Children Visit www.knitnsewstudio.com for
More Information
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1932 McCall Sewing Pattern

• I found this pattern at a local antique fair.
  The pattern was in perfect condition and was
  uncut. In order to preserve the pattern pieces,
  I made copies to work with and left the original
  in one piece.
• This dress is made to fit a 22 inch doll.

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1940s Learn to Knit

• This outfit is from the book I Learn to Knit to
  Dress My Doll, Primrose. The book was published
  by a yarn company and includes a childrens story
  about a doll and other toys. At the end of the
  story there is a learn to knit section that
  includes several outfits for a 16 inch doll. The
  yarn used is fingering weight. Both the skirt
  and sweater are tied with a knitted icord.

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1957 Workbasket Magazine

• My mom saved many years of the Workbasket
  Magazine. This dress is made with a self
  striping sock yarn. The dress fits a 7-8 inch
  doll. The back has a snap and button closure.

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Mini Apron

• Simplicity Pattern 2748 is currently available
  and has several vintage type aprons to sew in
  miniature.
• Aprons fit an 11 ½ inch fashion doll.

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Mary Maxim 14 inch Doll

• This doll along with the yarn and patterns for
  the sweater and skirt were purchased as a kit
  from Mary Maxim.
• The designer of this outfit is
• Nicky Epstein.
• Visit www.nickyepstein.com to see more of her
  designs.

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Pillow Based Doll

• This dress and apron are my own design. It is a
  half doll placed on a pillow shaped based. Custom
  orders are available by contacting
• debbie_at_knitnsewstudio.com

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6 ¾ inch Cindy Doll

• This dress is my own design. These dolls are
  available at craft stores. The dress is a wrap
  dress with a ribbon closure. Since there are no
  buttons or snaps this is a great doll for a young
  child.
• This pattern is available at
• www.ravelry.com/designers/debbie-trainor

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Dot Pebbles Doll

• Dot Pebbles is a knit doll from the book Knitted
  Babes by Claire Garland.
• More information is available at
  www.dotpebbles.com

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11 ½ inch Fashion Doll

• This dress is my original design. There are
  several other dresses in the collection for this
  doll.
• The pattern for this dress is available at
  www.knitnsewstudio.com

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18 inch Doll Fashions

• This dress, poncho, and sweater are my original
  designs. Each is made with a worsted weight
  yarn. These outfits are available as custom made
  outfits. Inquire at debbie_at_knitnsewstudio.com

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Additional Information

• My Collection is currently at my local public
  library and contains several other items that are
  not included here.
• Please contact me at debbie_at_knitnsewstudio.com to
  arrange for this collection to be featured in
  your library or other display area.
• I continue to add to the collection and Im
  always looking for additional patterns. Please
  contact me if you have any that I can add.
• Thank you for visiting!