I Can Make Dolls' Clothes: Easy-to-follow patterns to make clothes and accessories for your favourite doll

I bought this book for my very independent niece (10) who has just started to make her own Barbie clothes. The instructions are basic and clear, the patterns in the book just need tracing and is a good start to basic sewing for dolls - which is perfect as she doesn’t want any adult help.

Looks great for 7 year old grand niece. She had asked for a book to help her make clothes for her dolls so this is ideal. Very well laid out and seems extremely age appropriate to encourage young first time sewists. Simple instructions that I hope will encourage the recipient to try lots of the ideas.

I loved the simplicity of this book which can be used effectively even by a seven year old. No fuss patterns, and don't worry about hems and so on, but just get on and enjoy it and the results while you learn. I can't fault the approach - it does everything to encourage their enthusiasm and nothing to stifle it. It's fun and they learn from it.

This book is very very good. The guidance and the simple patterns to make the dolls clothes are excellent. Thankyou

This is the best children's introduction to dressmaking that I have seen. It shows children the basics of pattern cutting and the construction of clothes in a simple, easy to follow way. A child will also get experience of different stitches as he or she progresses, and learn to sew on trims, buttons and sequins. Within one day the 10-year old that I gave it to had created an embellished top and skirt for a Barbie, almost entirely by herself. The confidence she gained was priceless. I have bought other dolls clothes books in the past, but even the simplest of them was too complicated - this one is perfect for a child taking those first steps into dressmaking. If I could give it ten stars I would.

beween age 6 and 10, quite basic bit sweet and has good patterns - definetly a good introduction to pattern making and adapting to set any young designer off on their true path....I would have liked more design aspects but thsi is very good and sold book to start them off.

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Really great sewing book for kids. Simple enough patterns and explanations that my 8 year old can make things on her own, and nice enough patterns that she actually wants to make them, and has a product she is proud of afterwards. Some craft books for kids can be too "proper" and show end-products that kids simply cannot manage without some serious interaction from adults. This one is very achievable, but with fun projects. Love it!