Sew in Style - Make Your Own Doll Clothes: 22 Projects for 18” Dolls • Build Your Sewing Skills

I can't begin to explain how much I love this book. I am a sewing teacher and have offered this as a curriculum choice for the first time to my students as young as 8. My daughter and another student chose this book to sew for their dolls. The patterns are accurate, as least for my daughter's AGDs and her friend's 18" dolls so far. The instructions are clear, and concise as are the prep and tips at the beginning. The picture tutorial method of explaining steps really enables young children to self check when they are learning. The designs are easy to modify with trims, decorative stitches, and fabric choice, which just makes the process of sewing that much more fun! Since I also sew with my daughter away from class, I have also sewn some of the designs along with some of Erin's designs in Doll Days. Each one has been a frustration free delight. My daughter has improved in her skill just from the few projects she has made from this book. And I love how the designs model the type of modesty I have taught my daughter in dress. For the variety of patterns offered, and the number of them, the price is phenomenal! We have made 7 of them so far, and each has been less fabric than a fat quarter. Since this book isn't getting into intermediate and advance finishes/closures, after fabric, you need thread, touch tape and elastic, along with the usual sewing kit (which Erin clearly outlines in the beginning of thr book). For the budget conscious 18" doll lover, this book is a must have. When doll clothes cost more than people clothes, it's worth it to learn how to sew your own!

I have been so impressed by this book! I learned to sew clothing from my mom and grandma. My 8 year old wanted to learn, and a friend recommended this book. Not only are the patterns cute and simple enough for a beginning seamstress, the instructions are so quality! This book actually teaches you how to sew garments rather than just providing patterns. It will be easy to transition from sewing doll clothes to sewing people clothes because the author did an amazing job using the doll clothes as a vehicle for teaching so many of the skills you need to sew garments.

I'm getting things ready to teach My grand daughters 6 and 8 to sew. I bought this book for the patterns! This book Is SO much More! It has all the information to learn to sew in a simple style that children can understand, with lots of pictures! This book is going to help me teach them. The patterns are nice also. They are rated so that I can start with the simple patterns and advance with My granddaughter as they get better. The patterns are simple and easy to use. The book comes with FULL sized patterns. I think that is important to teach the girls this part of sewing also.Love the BOOK... glad I chose this one!

This book is awesome for kids as well as adults beginning to learn to sew. It has clear photos & easy to understand instructions unlike other patterns I've purchased. I like how there are different "levels". You can choose something easy or a bit more challenging. The patterns included will take your doll from morning to night. There are even some cute accessories! I like that the patterns are only printed on one side of the paper. It was easy enough for a 2 10 yr olds to do with a little help. One had never used a sewing machine before & her skirt came out just as adorable. Considering that printable patterns are $3.99 & up from most sources, this book is also a great value. I highly recommend purchasing this book for the special AG fan in your life, whether they are young or a little older. There are lots of great pieces with lots of customizing potential!

This book is designed for kids learning how to sew but is so well written that even someone who’s been sewing for many years finds it useful to use. I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to make doll clothes or for a child interested in sewing.

I have two grands, ages 8 and 10 that have been hand sewing with me for years. They both now have American Girl Dolls, and during their summer visit, I will teach them how to make clothing for them. I ordered this book, originally for me, to get the patterns mostly - but this book is written for younger folks explaining sewing by hand, and machine, how patterns work, grain, etc., So this is awesome as they will be able to read for themselves and work along with the patterns.

This is a Christmas gift, so it hasn't been used yet. It is a nice book, and I hope an 8 year old will find it easy enough to follow!

I bought this book to give myself practice with following patterns and learning how to use my sewing machine. I've only been sewing for a few weeks now so I'm still in the beginner stage but this book has helped me learn a lot, such as how to follow patterns, how to use zigzag stitch, when needles need to be changed if you're using a different fabric, and many more. I have an American Girl doll that's been sitting in my closet since I felt that I was too old to play with dolls but I'm happy to be making little pants and shirts to dress it in. It's very rewarding seeing results of my work and the clothes are very cute. So far I've made some pants and a long sleeve shirt, I ironed on a felt patch and it looks great. I'm very glad I bought this book!