Intro to Miniature Sewing This is a general info article that explains how to pick out fabrics that work in doll scale, doll-sewing short cuts, and tips on findings to add realism.
Closures Velcro, Snaps, Hooks, zips, buttons, frogs... What works best on which doll size, as well as how to make a neat closure on a doll.
Fabric Glues There are lots of different kinds of glues used in sewing. This article explains what kind works best in what circumstances and on what kind of fabric.
So You Want to Buy a Sewing Machine... How DO you pick out a sewing machine when you like to sew for dolls? Do modern machines work better than vintage? So many questions answered!
Scale in Dolls & Fabric Things like 1/4, 1/3, etc get used a lot in dolls, often incorrectly. Scale is explained here, as well as how scale relates to fabric and how sewing changes at each doll size.
Color Blocking Have you ever really liked a design but wanted it to have, say, a band of different fabric down the front to make it more interesting? You need color blocking! This is a quick tutorial that shows you how to divide any pattern however you want!
How to Buy Fabric for Dolls Online How can you tell how well a fabric will work on dolls without touching it? If you can't find what you need in person, this will save you a lot of time, money, and 'wrong' fabric buying.
Ribbon! One of the most versatile trims, not all ribbon is the same and certain types work differently in miniature applications
Lace! Lace adds so much to any outfit, especially if you're going for vintage looks. But it's so hard to find good stuff for doll scale! This article should help.
Doll Sizing Articles
Integrity Dolls in Medium Girl Size Dolls that can't fit pre-made clothes can often share patterns. Integrity dolls like Fashion Royalty, Poppy Parker, Misaki, and... Barbie are a great example!
Rainbow High There's a new dolly on the block with a totally new body shape! See her compared to other dolls with info on how to get her clothes
BTS boys & other male doll lines Lots of new boy dolls but fortunately they all fit into existing doll sizes! Comparison pics and detailed what-fits-whom
Dollfie Dream Pretty! Volks came out with an adolescent doll size in between their kid Mini Dollfie Dream and adult Dollfie Dream. Let's see how she compares and what she can wear!
Meet the New Barbies! Tall, Curvy, and Petite have entered the dolldom! The current Barbie body is now known as "Classic" the classic body is now "Original" "MTM" or "Silkstone" (not to be confused with articulated silkstone). If you're a little confused, this article will help you out.
Curvy Barbie, Curvy Barbie & Curvy Barbie Or, Curvy Fashionista, Curvy Collector and Curvy Made to Move. 3 dolls with the same curvy label, 3 different sets of measurements
Meet the New Kens! Following the diversity in girl body size, we have some new, and totally not confusing guy sizes: Slim, Original, & Broad
Bratz, L.U.V. & Monster High A bunch of Petite Slimline dolls, how they compare to each other in sizing, sewing, and clothes-swapping
Dream Besties New doll, new body! Let's see how she compares to other dolls and if she has any pattern options.
Vinyl Guys Boy Dollfie Dreams and Smart Dolls sizing & comparison
Action Figure Sizing & Resizing Action figures come in many sizes, even at the same scale. This shows you how to adjust patterns for extra-large or weirdly shaped figures using an existing pattern instead of having to start from scratch.
Customizing & Dolly Doctor Stuff
UV Protection Did you know you don't have to leave dolls in dark boxes in your closet to protect them from yellowing? There's a pretty cheap window film you can use to block out 99% of all yellowing UV.
De-Yellowing Ok, so maybe you didn't know about the stuff in the above article, or maybe you just bought a doll with some issues. Here's an article on reversing damage in different kinds of plastics, vinyl, and resin.
Preventing Wrist Breaks on Playline Fashion Dolls Some dolls have removable hands but they stick so much the wrists tear to get them in/out. Want to do some preventative maintenance? Check this out.
Doll Thrifting 101 You can do this online but where do the dolls that people find and sell online come from? This article covers the IRL options (which is also where I source a lot of good doll sewing supplies and vintage sewing machines)
