Dolly's Day

This handy tutorial accompanies our Dolly Pattern Varsity Hoody digital pdf sewing pattern to fit Dolly - It has many other uses which you can apply it to, like decorating a tote bag or making a brooch for example. 1. Download the FREE number outline template here and print a copy. 2.  Choose your two digit number!  Your lucky number, the shirt number of your favourite sports player or the last two numerals of the year we're in e.g. 17, all work really well. 3. Cut around the heavy black line of the number pattern and pin it to your...

25th August - UPDATE We didn't get our funding - It was an all or nothing scenario, but that's okay ... We didn't lose heart - we went and did it anyway!  I'm very happy to tell you that (with much scrimping and saving and begging from the bank of family) we got Dolly's CE mark today! Kits are in production *right now* and will be available on our online store shortly! A big Dolly hug to everyone who supported our Kickstarter - We'll be back again with lessons learned to bring more exciting products to life. Meanwhile, If you're...

Hey everyone - we realised you'd probably wanna see what BRILLIANT value for money our download sewing patterns for Dolly are ... we thought we'd let you see the goods before you spend your hard earned. Here's just 2 random pages that show the awesomeness of our checklist format to keep you on target and help you plan your project, and a page from a pattern that shows what you can cut out. Thanks for stopping by! Sheryl and Dolly xxoo     and page 2!

We've put together this simple step by step tutorial (with photos) which will help you to make a great job of Dolly's hair. We suggest pre-cutting your lengths of wool/yarn in advance.  It is well worth persevering with and not skimping as our costume patterns with hoods have taken the amount and bulk of Dolly's hair into consideration when designing the outfits. STEP 1Transfer the lines on the hair diagram/pattern to the rear of the doll’s head. Use vanishing pen, a line of long stitches, a row of pins or tailors chalk.   STEP 2Insert an embroidery needle loaded with...

Hey All, Today I realised that Dolly needed somewhere to hang all her lovely outfits we're making for her here at Dolly HQ.  I needed a clothes rail - A Dolly sized one. I raided my local hardware store and was inspired by some rather shiny copper pipe (copper is so 'in' right now huh?!).  I used 9mm pipe as it fits the hooks on the coat hangers we use at dolly HQ (available in the shop!).  If you use wider pipe just be certain you can use your own hangers on it! If you want to make your own...