The Dolls' Clothes Collection
by Christina Harris

Victorian Walking Out Costume

This Victorian Walking Out Costume includes directions to make the engageantes (half sleeves), jacket, skirt, camisole, drawers, half-petticoat, Merry Widow hat and boots. It can be adapted to make a Calling Costume.

Victorian School Dress and Pinafore

The pattern includes directions to make the dress, pinafore, high-buttoned boots, drawers, petticoat, red flannel petticoat and long black stockings. It can be changed to make a waisted Victorian school dress with an apron.

Jack Tar Sailor Suit

The pattern includes directions to make the tunic, sailor collar, bell bottoms, undershirt, sailor hat and long black stockings. You can adapt the pattern to make a summer sailor suit or a Skeleton Suit.

Sunday Best Dress

The pattern includes directions to make the dress, pannier, petticoat, drawers, long white stockings and ankle strap shoes. Christina Harris gives ideas on how to adapt the pattern to create the Afternoon Day Dress.

Traveling Coat and Spatterdashes

The pattern includes directions to make the coat, spatterdashes, Glengary bonnet and Mary Jane shoes. Christina Harris gives ideas on how to adapt the pattern to create the a short coat.

Motoring Wear for a Gibson Girl

Included are directions for make the duster, jabot, blouse, skirt, camisole, bloomers, long stockings, half-petticoat, motoring bonnet and high-buttoned boots. This vintage doll clothes pattern includes directions to adapt the pattern to make a short coat and Glengarry bonnet or a long skirt with a blouse that has a pin-tucked bodice.

Sailor Dress

The pattern includes directions to make the sailor dress, sailor collar, liberty bodice, bloomers and Mary Jane shoes. The author tells you how to adapt the pattern into a pretty party outfit.

Norfolk Suit

The vintage doll pattern includes directions to make the jacket, belt, knickerbockers, fitted shirt, braces combinations, black ribbed stockings, peak cap and Balmoral boots. It is easy to adapt the pattern to make a Little Lord Fauntleroy suit and the book gives you directions on what to do.

Nightdress and Mob Cap

Directions are given to make the nightdress, mob cap and carpet slippers. The Victorian nightdress is easily transformed into a party dress by making just a few changes.

Faux Fur Suit

Instructions are given to make the jacket, skirt, chemisette, muff, camisole, drawers, long black stockings, cloche hat and high-buttoned boots. With a few simple changes you can transform the outfit into a Safari suit.

Egyptian Chemise

The clothing pattern includes directions to make the chemise, sash, choker, French knickers, long stockings and T-strap slippers. You can adapt the pattern to make a different version of the chemise.

Baby Take a Bow

The pattern includes directions to make the dress, panties, ankle socks and Mary Jane shoes. The dress can be changed to a day dress by leaving the lace off and adding short or puffed sleeves.

Bib Overalls and Shirt

The pattern includes directions to make the bib overalls, shirt, undershirt, underpants, beanie and sandals. The pattern can be adapated to make a short-sleeved shirt and shorts.

Prom Queen

The vintage pattern includes directions to make the dress, French knickers, half-petticoat and French slippers. Christina Harris gives ideas on how to adapt the pattern to create another evening gown.

Poodle Skirt and Blouse

The pattern includes directions to make the skirt, blouse, panties, bobby socks and saddle shoes. You can adapt the blouse pattern to open in the back, add a Peter Pan collar and puffed sleeves.

What's Underneath

Pictures of some of the undergarments included in the book.

Victorian and Vintage Hats

Each of the basic doll costume patterns in this book are designed to fit dolls that are 14-16 inches, 17-19 inches, 20-22 inches, or 23-25 inches high. Pattern pieces for each costume are given for one size and one size only. If your doll is not that size you will need to modify the pattern to fit. Christina Harris gives detailed directions on how to measure your doll and make the basic adjustments to the pattern.

None of the patterns are designed for the American Girl Doll. The dolls in the book have the figure of a young lady with a slim waist. The American Girl Doll is shaped more like a 7 year-old with a sturdier waist.

The garments are made mainly on a sewing machine with hems and finishing work done by hand. Christina lists the tools and equipment you will need as well as giving detailed directions for the basic techniques and stitches. (If you have never made a doll shoe to match a doll costume before you will be surprised how easily you can make an authentic leather shoe with a sole using this book!)