All Dolled Up will make lots of girlies very happy. In " All Dolled Up", author Joan Hinds offers readers original designs for outfits & accessories that they can sew for the young girls in their lives
- & the girls' 18" dolls (" American Girl" & others). Patterns are provided for all doll projects; for girls, pattern pieces (in sizes 4, 6X & 8, with information on how to make each pattern larger) or tips for customising commercial patterns are given. The projects range from matching dresses, skirts, nightgowns & summer tops for dolls/girls to such accessories as a sun hat & messenger bag, as well as a doll carrying bag for girls. The projects feature fabrics in popular colours & the latest designs. A special feature is a 30-minute how-to DVD with the author, hosted by Nancy Zeiman, included with the book. About the Author: Joan Hinds, owner of Fancywork & Fashion, co-authored seven doll costume pattern books with her former partner Jean Becker. Joan continues to design costumes for dolls, & she also teaches needlework & sewing around the country for shops & guilds. She has appeared on the PBS series America Sews with Sue Hausmann.