Published today by Thames & Hudson,  I Can Make Dolls Clothes is a compact guide that teaches children aged 7+ to sew mix-and-match dolls’ clothes. By Louise Scott-Smith (former Head of Childrenswear Design at Liberty and Caramel Baby and Child) and Georgia Vaux (talented graphic designer, book designer and art director). 

The book features  actual-size, easy-to-follow patterns and teaches children to make a wide range of stylish clothes. The instructions are super-clear and the illustration can truly inspiring for young girls.

Sewing for children is increasingly popular, and this book is the ideal way to teach the basics of sewing in a hands-on, creative, and fun way.

Learning to sew dolls clothes is often a precursor to learning to sew your own clothes, so this book is great for creativity and hand skills. Faux-fur jacket, A-line skirt, party dress…it’s all in the book, ready for experimentation.

I Can Make Dolls Clothes by Louise Scott-Smith and Georgia Vaux – Thames & Hudson, £9.95.


Florence Rolando

Florence Rolando (journalist, co-founder of Bubble Trade Shows) was the original Founder of Pirouette in early 2009. Pirouette blog* has been a reference in the industry since it started with its combined business and consumer view of the children’s market. A fantastic resource for children’s fashion, design, trends and culture, it aims to support creativity and talent but it also does this by talking about life, family, culture and health.

Florence is an international leader in the industry (8 years as a Milk Collaborator, contributor to Naif Magazine in Spain, co-founder of Bubble Trade Shows in New York and London).

Now Florence runs Energy Therapy Porto @enrgy_therapy_porto

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