Making Doll Furniture in Wood
Short Chest

These easy-to-follow doll furniture projects are created with the craftsperson in mind. Each project is presented in a detailed, step-by-step process from start to finish. Simpler projects for the beginner are included, as well as more challenging projects for the advanced woodworker. Dennis painstakingly leads you through each step of the construction process, including materials lists, technical notes, assembly tips and finishing techniques.

Amish children play with doll furniture that has been handcrafted by their family members or others in their community. Now the children in your life can also cherish the gifts that you make for them.

It is a little difficult to find authentic Amish doll furniture. The Amish people are still living the same way that they did in the 16th Century. At that time they set up a lifestyle that was simple and focused on the Christian morals and customs they have had since they were founded. Their lifestyle keeps them separate from the outside world.

The Amish emphasize old-fashioned woodworking techniques that use few modern tools and technologies. However, they do make some choices to work with tools and technologies when they feel it is important. For example, they do not allow electricity in their homes, but they do use generators for electricity to be used in their woodworking. They work to keep a balance between the use of technology while maintaining their customs and traditions. Both farming and carpentry have been ways to make money that are compatible with their lifestyle.

The short chest pattern is sized for 18-inch vinyl dolls (those with vinyl head, arms and legs and a cloth stuffed body) such as The American Girls Collection® by the Pleasant Company, Götz Dolls® (non-designer) and many others. It will work with the following dolls quite well: Dress Me Doll© by The Martha Pullen Company, Faithful Friends Collection®, Liberty Landing®, Girls on the Go®, Savannah of Storybook Heirlooms™, Laura Ashley®, Collector's Lane®, Creative Doll Company®, Springfield Collection®, Sophia's Heritage Collection®, Autumn Harvest™ and Our Generation™ and miscellaneous composition and porcelain dolls.

These easy-to-follow woodworking doll furniture projects are created for the woodworker who has a home workshop and access to basic tools. Each project is presented in a detailed, step-by-step process from start to finish. Simpler projects for the beginner are included, as well as more challenging projects for the advanced woodworker.

All these woodworking projects feature carefully drawn patterns and a full-color photo of the finished product. The author painstakingly leads you through each step of the construction process, including materials lists, technical notes, assembly tips and finishing techniques.

This book includes comprehensive instructions on how to get started, including choosing the right tools, wood and finishes. Any child, or seasoned doll collector, would be proud to receive furniture that was constructed by you. However, if you do not have woodworking skills and do not have access to the right tools, it would not be possible to construct these furniture pieces.

Infinite Freedom and Sally Robertson are not associated with any of the above named dolls or companies in any way.

Woodworking Pattern Book "Making Doll Furniture in Wood" by Dennis Simmons - $19.95

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