The Making of a Rag Doll: Design & Sew Modern Heirlooms

by Jess Brown, Tristan Davison (Photographer)

Overview

Designer Jess Brown is known for her irresistible, starry-eyed rag dolls. In this inspiring book, Brown shares a custom pattern and simple instructions to sew, personalize, and accessorize your own rag doll. Illustrating the story behind these dolls, the book places emphasis on natural materials, vintage fabrics, beautiful notions, and quality craftsmanship. Make the dolls for the children—of all ages—in your life to love now and cherish for decades. After making the doll, follow Brown's patterns for darling accessories such as an apron, overcoat, and knickers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452130187
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	136
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Jess Brown is a designer of handmade rag dolls and a women's clothing and accessories line. Her distinctive Jess Brown rag dolls are available in shops around the world, and each doll is unique and cut and sewn to order. The Jess Brown rag dolls have been featured in major print and digital media internationally. Jess lives in Petaluma, CA. Learn more about her at jessbrowndesign.com.
Tristan Davison is an award-winning photographer with over twenty years of experience. He lives in Marin County, CA.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

In My Studio 14

Creating the Doll 18

Details is Accessories 19

Getting Started 22

Finding Fabrics 22

Materials 25

Tools 35

Terms and Techniques 42

Projects 51

The Jess Brown Rag Doll 52

Knickers 65

Newspaper Hat 73

Sundress 79

Tote Bag 84

Overcoat 93

Quilt 100

Drawstring Dress 111

Sweater Scrap Hat 120

Apron 126

My Favorite Sources 132

Acknowledgments 134

Index 135