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Learn To Sew
Like a Pro
with these expert resources.
Secrets
Of Sewing
is a comprehensive
sewing instruction program with over 300 pages
of vital sewing information. To help you
maximize your learning, it comes with a helpful
work book designed to guide you step by step to
learn to sew.
In addition to the core
textbook and work book, there are several very
useful bonuses that you will treasure for years
as you learn to sew.
My
Sewing Dictionary
is a vital tool for you as
you learn to sew. There are many specialty
terms used in sewing, quilting, and crafting
that have special meanings. My Sewing
Dictionary provides both a PDF ebook format and
an easy to use sofware that makes it easy to
acces the definition and explanation of each
sewing term.
The Rotary Cutting
Guidebook
Many beginning sewers
overlook the special skills and details
involved in laying out patterns as well as
cutting out patterns and fabrics. The Rotary
Cutting Guidebook reveals the vital secrets you
need to learn how to sew and cut out your
projects.
To learn more about this
special instruction course CLICK
HERE.
For more learning
opportunities explore the complete sewing
education package.
CLICK
HERE.
To Learn about hand sewing
and needle arts CLICK HERE.
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Sewing Doll
Clothes
Bringing Back
Barbie Sewing Patterns
Sewing doll clothes
especially in light of the renewed interest in
Barbie doll clothes and Barbie sewing
patters. It can be fun and
satisfying.
Remember playing with dolls
when you were a child? If you were like me, you
had a Barbie doll or two in your toy box.
Barbie was introduced in 1959 by a lady named
Ruth Handler (co-founder of Mattel).
Ruth named the doll after
her own daughter, Barbara. In 1961, Ruth
created Barbie's boyfriend, the Ken doll, named
after her son. Now, almost half a century
later, Barbie is still in the hearts and toy
boxes of children (and even adults)
everywhere.
Our children today have more
toys than ever. Electronic toys, video game
systems, iPods, and computers are just the
beginning. So much has changed in the world of
toys since we were children but one thing that
hasn't changed is the simple love of the Barbie
doll. Barbie today has new friends, new
clothes, a new house, and even more new pets
than she did 40 years ago. However, little
girls today still enjoy dressing and primping
Barbie to act out her fantasy life during
playtime.
My grandmother was a
seamstress. She would sew beautiful clothes and
accessories for my Barbie doll collection.
I had a suitcase full of her
handmade creations and the kids in the
neighborhood would come over so we could dress
the dolls. I loved selecting the fabrics and
picking out dress styles. Although I didn't
realize it at the time, the clothes she made
for my dolls were better quality than anything
I could buy in a store.
As a teenager I became
interested in sewing. Because my grandmother
had passed, I was left to teach myself how to
sew. I spent hours upon hours in front of my
Kenmore sewing machine turning out beautiful
creations. It came so naturally to me.
Through the years I created
clothing for myself and my family, window
dressings, and decorative home decor items. I
later spent about 5 years doing ready-to-wear
clothing alterations for the general
public.
Then, about 10 years ago, a
dear friend gave me the greatest birthday
gift... a Barbie doll. Let me tell you, you are
never too old to receive a Barbie doll!
While going through some old
boxes during our last move, I found a box with
many of the Barbie dresses my grandmother had
made. The finding inspired me!
I would make new
clothes with today's fabrics for my Barbie
doll. What could be better than handmade doll
clothes?
They are hard to find in
this day and age because people don't have or
make time to sew like they used to. As I began
creating beautiful dresses, everyone who saw
them wanted to buy them so I added them to my
online craft store.
I couldn't believe the
response. I have received so many emails from
people who told me beautiful stories of their
mothers, aunts, and grandmothers who handmade
their doll clothes when they were children. I
then knew that bringing back handmade doll
clothes for today's families would be the
beginning of new traditions and would help
create beautiful memories and gifts that could
be passed down through generations.
In a world where everything
is so commercialized, going back to the basics
with Barbie has reminding me of a wonderful
time in my childhood.
Today, my greatest joy is
knowing that my creations will be passed down
through generations to come and that I have a
hand in helping today's children create
memories that will last a lifetime.
Sewing doll clothes
especially in light of the renewed interest in
Barbie doll clothes and Barbie sewing
patters. It can be fun and
satisfying.
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