Doll MakingBooks

Bibliography compiled by Lu Peters, © 2007-2011

Alberts, Timothy, et al.The Art of Making Beautiful Fashion Doll Shoes: "From Beginning to Last"; Hobby House Press, 1999

The Art of Making Miniature Millinery; Hobby House Press, 2002

Alexander, LynMake Doll Shoes! Workbook II; Hobby House Press, 1989

Armstrong-Hand, M.Learning to Be a Doll Artist, Apprenticeship with Martha Armstrong-Hand; Reverie Publishing, 1-800-458-8237, July 2011

Bailey, Culea, & WillisCloth Doll Workshop: from the Beginning and Beyond with Doll Masters; Quarry, 2010

Beigbeder, F.Barbie(University of Fashion); Universe Publishing

Blount, AkiraArt Doll Workshops: LessonI. Heads and Hands, DVD

Brightmore, BrendaCloth Dolls; Krause, 2005

Brown, EllenDoll Fashionistas: Beautiful Dolls and Ultra-cool Fashions You Create With Needle and Thread; Krause, 2009

Carr, LindaClassic Cloth Dolls: Beautiful Fabric Dolls From the Vogue Patterns Collection; Sixth and Spring, 2004

Cato, TereseMake Cloth Dolls: a Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends; C & T Publishing, 2010

Cely, AntoinetteCloth Doll Making;

Cloth Doll Making International Version

Customizing Doll Patterns Video; also see

Culea, Patti MedarisCreative Cloth Inspirations: Adventures with Fairy-Inspired Fiber Art; Quarry Books, 2009

Creative Cloth Doll Making: New Approaches for Using Fibers, Beads, Dyes, and Other Exciting Techniques
Creative Cloth Doll Couture: New Approaches to Making Beautiful Clothing and Accessories; Quarry Books, 2006

Creative Cloth Doll Faces, Apple Press

Culea, Patti Medaris, et al.Creative Cloth Doll Beading: Designing and Embellishing with Beads; Quarry, 2007

Creative Cloth Doll Faces: Using Paints, Pastels, Fibers, Beading, Collage, and Sculpting Techniques; Quarry, 2004

Daanen, AnkieMake Beautiful Dolls with Ankie Daanen; contact

Doherty, ElisabethSimply Amigurumi; Lark, March 2011

Donnellan, MaryCloth Characters: A Book of Doll Patterns and Ideas; Loblolly Press, 2006

Epstein, NickyBarbie Doll and Me: 45 Playful Matching Designs for Knitting; Sixth & Spring, 2005

Crochet for Barbie Doll: 75 Delightful Creations to Crochet; Sixth & Spring, 2004

Fecher, LouiseA Dollmaker’s Art: The Creations of Nancy Wiley; Reverie Publishing

Foley, RobinWire Armatures for Soft Sculpture on CD-ROM

Soft Sculpting a Head on CD-ROM;

Goble, FionaFleecie Dolls; Krause, 2008

Harris, ChristinaDoll’s Clothes; Storybook Collection

Hertzi, Lisa LiArt Doll Adventures: Exploring Projects and Processes through Cultural Traditions; Quarry, 2007

Hinds, JoanSew Baby Doll Clothes; Krause, 2005

Hinds, J. & Zieman, N. All Dolled Up: Sewing Clothes and Accessories for Girls and Their 18inch Dolls; Krause, 2010

Hoerner & PetersonComplete Photo Guide to Dollmaking; CPI, 2010

Horrox, JanIntroduction to Making Cloth Dolls, Search Press, January 2011

Johnston, JackArtdolls: Basic Sculpting and Beyond; Portfolio Press, 2003

Kettell, LisaAltered Art Circus: Techniques for Journals, Paper Dolls, Art Cards, and Assemblages; Quarry, 2009

Knab-Leers, et al.Sew Scandinavian; Search Press, February 2011

Lambton, LucindaThe Queen’s Doll House: a Dollhouse Made for Queen Mary; Royal Collections Publications, 2010

Lang, HilaryWee Wonderfuls: 24 Dolls to Sew and Love; STC Craft, 2010

Lawrence, SarahArt Dolls: Twenty to Make; Search Press, 2009

Art Dolls; Search Press,2008

Lichtenfels, LisaFigures in Fabric; Reverie Publishing, 2004

Long, BobbieYo-Yo Dolls and Doll Quilts; American Quilter’s Society, 2010

MacDonald, FionaBabes in the Wool: How to Knit Beautiful Fashion Dolls; Search Press, 2010

Mason, LorineDressing Up an 18” Dolly; DRG, 2010

Matthiessen, Hoerner, & Peterson

The Complete Photo Guide to Doll Making: *All You Need to Know to Make Dolls * The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Doll Makers *Packed with Hundreds ... Instructions for 30 Different Dolls; Creative Publishing International, 2010

Merritt, Robert Sew It, Stuff It: Cut, Stitch, and Sew 25 Adorable Soft Toys; Cico, 2010

Metcale III, MelThe Art of the Dollmaker; DVD, Image Entertainment, 2003

Molina & OliveauMixed-Media Doll Houses: Techniques for Doll Sized Assemblages; Quarry, 2010

Moulton, NickiKnit This Doll!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Knitting Your Own Customizable Amigurumi Doll; Wiley, March 2011

Neuschultz & BeardSewing Dolls; Floris Books,2009

NIADA, eds.Art of the Doll: Contemporary Work of the National Institute of American Doll Artists;

O’Brien, Linda & OpieWho’s Your DADA? Redefining the Doll Through Mixed Media; Quarry, 2009

Oroyan, SusannaFantastic Figures

Designing the Doll, Dolls of the Art Deco Era 1910-1940

Designing the Doll: From Concept to Construction; C & T Publishing, 1999

Finishing the Figure: Doll Costuming, Embellishments, Accessories; C & T Publishing, 2001

Anatomy of a Doll: The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook; C & T Publishing, 1997

Dolls of the Art Deco Era: Collect, Restore, Create & Play

Peake, PamelaThe Complete Book of Dollmaking: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to More Than 50 Traditional and Contemporary Techniques; Watson-Guptill Crafts, 1997

Peake, Pamela, et al.The Complete Book of Dollmaking: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to More Than 50 Traditional and Contemporary Techniques; Watson-Guptill, 1997

Perella, LynneBeyond Paper Dolls: Expressive Paper Personas Crafted with Innovative Techniques and Art Mediums; Stampington and Co., 2006

Piper, E. Dilligan, M.Creating & Crafting Dolls: Patterns, Techniques, and Inspiration for Making Cloth Dolls; Chilton, 1994

Schrader, Valerie500 Handmade Dolls: Modern Explorations of the Human Form; Lark, 2007

Somerset, eds.Art Doll Chronicles: A Collaborative Journey of Discovery; Somerset Studio

Slater, RayCloth Dolls for Textile Artists; Interweave Press, 2008

Summit, Ginger &

Widess, JimMaking Gourd Dolls & Spirit Figures; Sterling, 2007

Taylor, TerryArtful Paper Dolls: New Ways to Play with a Traditional Form; Lark, 2009

Artful Paper Dolls: New Ways to Play with a Traditional Form; Lark, 2006

Vogue, eds.Dolls and Toys; Sixth and Spring

Westfall, MartyThe Handbook of Doll Repair and Restoration; Potter Craft, 1997

Willis, BarbaraCloth Doll Artistry: Design and Costuming Techniques for Flat and Fully Sculpted Figures;Quarry, 2009

Witt, KatherineContemporary American Doll Artists and Their Dolls; Collector Books, 2004

Wynn, Jane AnnAltered Curiosities; North Light Books, 2007

Doll making websites

Doll Crafter and Costuming Magazine

Doll magazine by Stampington Press

magazine

Elinor Peace Bailey, dollmaker

classes, etc.

National Institute of American Doll Artists

comprehensive site with resources and information

beads, found art supplies)

doll artist Denise Warner

artist Keely Barham

Dunn doll patterns and DVDs

Corrections for patterns in the Interweave Books

doll buttons

doll buttons

doll making supplies, buttons, hair, etc.

extensive button catalog

Joan Hinds’ website for pattern books and accessories for 13” and 18” dolls

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