<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>The Mary Frances Sewing Book 100th Anniversary Edition has been updated & expanded for the 21st century with a new introduction, addendum, larger format, 23 new photos & 29 full-size patterns for doll clothes to fit 8-inch dolls.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Learn to sew for your dolls! This 100th anniversary edition of a delightful book introduces children to the world of sewing in a gentle and encouraging way while preserving a treasure trove of doll clothing patterns. Includes 29 full-size patterns for doll clothes to fit American Girl and other 18-inch dolls. Sewing lessons teach how to sew the outfits by hand. Patterns include a complete wardrobe for your doll!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Features: </strong></p><ul><li> Teaches 15 basic hand-sewing and embroidery stitches</li><li> Uses a unique quarter-fold cutting method for fewer pattern pieces, less seaming and an easier learning curve for beginners</li><li> 400 charming illustrations</li><li> 4 color photos (back cover)</li><li> 23 new black & white photos of American Girl dolls wearing garments made from patterns in the book</li><li> Includes a lovely 20th century sampler</li><li> A complete wardrobe for your doll in 1 book</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>The Mary Frances Sewing Book 100th Anniversary Edition </em></strong>has been restored, updated, and expanded for the 21st century to include a new introduction, addendum, larger format, enhanced graphics, general directions, a fabric and notion list for each project, 23 new photos and resized patterns for doll clothes that fit American Girl and other 18-inch dolls.</p><p><br></p><p>Join Mary Frances as each item in the sewing basket comes to life, ready and eager to teach her how to sew. You will meet Sewing Bird, Tommy Pin Cushion, Scissors Shears and their friends as they lead you through a series of lessons, and a great adventure to Thimble Land, in a book that's at its best when read aloud.</p><p><br></p><p>Children will love the quaint language and captivating storyline alone, and by following along with the projects, they will be rewarded with hand-sewing skills and a lovely wardrobe of doll clothes.</p><p><br></p><p>Adults and experienced seamstresses will appreciate the authentic early 1900's patterns from the Edwardian and Titanic fashion era and can easily adapt the instructions for machine stitchery. Modern girls can make the vintage styles look fresh through the use of up-to-date fabrics and colors.</p><p><br></p><p>Sewing is an important skill that can be learned at a young age. Every project teaches new stitches and techniques that can be mastered in a short while, and practiced for a lifetime. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Video Look Inside! See a fashion show of American Girl dolls wearing the fashions from this book at: youtu.be/B8A54roPB_M </strong> (copy and paste the link into your web browser).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Full-Size Garment Patterns Include: </strong></p><ul><li> Nightgown</li><li> Bathrobe</li><li> Kimono</li><li> Morning Dress</li><li> Afternoon Dress</li><li> Sun Dress</li><li> Party Dress</li><li> Wedding Dress</li><li> Pinafore</li><li> Blouse</li><li> Skirt</li><li> Shorts</li><li> Apron</li><li> Romper</li><li> Coat</li><li> Rain Coat</li><li> Cape</li><li> Stole</li><li> Muff</li><li> Shrug</li><li> Hats</li><li> Gaiters</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Buy the book now and sew a complete wardrobe for your dolls with these easy and adorable patterns!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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