Doll Making Books
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, Lyn Make 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, & Willis Cloth Doll Workshop: from the Beginning and Beyond with Doll Masters;
Quarry, 2010
Beigbeder, F. Barbie (University of Fashion); Universe Publishing
Blount, Akira Art Doll Workshops: Lesson I. Heads and Hands, DVD
www.akirastudios.com
Brightmore, Brenda Cloth Dolls; Krause, 2005
Brown, Ellen Doll Fashionistas: Beautiful Dolls and Ultra-cool Fashions You
Create With Needle and Thread; Krause, 2009
Carr, Linda Classic Cloth Dolls: Beautiful Fabric Dolls From the Vogue Patterns
Collection; Sixth and Spring, 2004
Cato, Terese Make Cloth Dolls: a Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends; C & T
Publishing, 2010
Cely, Antoinette Cloth Doll Making; www.cely.com
Cloth Doll Making International Version
Customizing Doll Patterns Video; www.dollvideos.com, also see
www.nonidolls.com
Culea, Patti Medaris Creative 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
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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, Ankie Make Beautiful Dolls with Ankie Daanen; contact
[email protected]Doherty, Elisabeth Simply Amigurumi; Lark, March 2011
Donnellan, Mary Cloth Characters: A Book of Doll Patterns and Ideas; Loblolly Press, 2006
Epstein, Nicky Barbie 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, Louise A Dollmaker’s Art: The Creations of Nancy Wiley; Reverie Publishing
www.reveriepublishing.com
Foley, Robin Wire Armatures for Soft Sculpture on CD-ROM
Soft Sculpting a Head on CD-ROM; www.dollvideos.com
Goble, Fiona Fleecie Dolls; Krause, 2008
Harris, Christina Doll’s Clothes; Storybook Collection
Hertzi, Lisa Li Art Doll Adventures: Exploring Projects and Processes through Cultural
Traditions; Quarry, 2007
Hinds, Joan Sew 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 & Peterson Complete Photo Guide to Dollmaking; CPI, 2010
Horrox, Jan Introduction to Making Cloth Dolls, Search Press, January 2011
Johnston, Jack Artdolls: Basic Sculpting and Beyond; Portfolio Press, 2003
Kettell, Lisa Altered Art Circus: Techniques for Journals, Paper Dolls, Art Cards,
and Assemblages; Quarry, 2009
Knab-Leers, et al. Sew Scandinavian; Search Press, February 2011
Lambton, Lucinda The Queen’s Doll House: a Dollhouse Made for Queen Mary; Royal
Collections Publications, 2010
Lang, Hilary Wee Wonderfuls: 24 Dolls to Sew and Love; STC Craft, 2010
Lawrence, Sarah Art Dolls: Twenty to Make; Search Press, 2009
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Art Dolls; Search Press, 2008
Lichtenfels, Lisa Figures in Fabric; Reverie Publishing, 2004
Long, Bobbie Yo-Yo Dolls and Doll Quilts; American Quilter’s Society, 2010
MacDonald, Fiona Babes in the Wool: How to Knit Beautiful Fashion Dolls; Search Press,
2010
Mason, Lorine Dressing 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, Mel The Art of the Dollmaker; DVD, Image Entertainment, 2003
Molina & Oliveau Mixed-Media Doll Houses: Techniques for Doll Sized Assemblages; Quarry,
2010
Moulton, Nicki Knit This Doll!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Knitting Your Own Customizable
Amigurumi Doll; Wiley, March 2011
Neuschultz & Beard Sewing Dolls; Floris Books, 2009
NIADA, eds. Art of the Doll: Contemporary Work of the National Institute of American
Doll Artists; www.dollvideos.com
O’Brien, Linda & Opie Who’s Your DADA? Redefining the Doll Through Mixed Media; Quarry,
2009
Oroyan, Susanna Fantastic 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, Pamela The 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
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Perella, Lynne Beyond 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, Valerie 500 Handmade Dolls: Modern Explorations of the Human Form; Lark,
2007
Somerset, eds. Art Doll Chronicles: A Collaborative Journey of Discovery; Somerset
Studio
Slater, Ray Cloth Dolls for Textile Artists; Interweave Press, 2008
Summit, Ginger &
Widess, Jim Making Gourd Dolls & Spirit Figures; Sterling, 2007
Taylor, Terry Artful 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, Marty The Handbook of Doll Repair and Restoration; Potter Craft, 1997
Willis, Barbara Cloth Doll Artistry: Design and Costuming Techniques for Flat and
Fully Sculpted Figures; Quarry, 2009
Witt, Katherine Contemporary American Doll Artists and Their Dolls; Collector Books,
2004
Wynn, Jane Ann Altered Curiosities; North Light Books, 2007
Doll making websites
www.dollccmag.com Doll Crafter and Costuming Magazine
www.artdollquarterly.com Art Doll magazine by Stampington Press
www.dollsunited.com Online magazine
www.epbdolls.net Elinor Peace Bailey, dollmaker
www.joggles.com Supplies
www.akirastudios.com DVDs, classes, etc.
www.niada.org National Institute of American Doll Artists
www.allfiberarts.com comprehensive site with resources and information
www.artisticartifacts.com (fibers, beads, found art supplies)
www.denisemarie-dollart.com doll artist Denise Warner
www.itsmysite.com doll artist Keely Barham
www.alldunndesigns.com Patty Dunn doll patterns and DVDs
www.interweave.com/books/corrections.asp. Corrections for patterns in the Interweave Books
www.quiltware.com/dollbuttons.asp doll buttons
www.homesew.com/DollButtons.html doll buttons
www.minidolls.com/home.shtml doll making supplies, buttons, hair, etc.
www.buttondrawer.com/home.asp extensive button catalog
www.fancyworkandfashion.com Joan Hinds’ website for pattern books and accessories for 13” and 18”
dolls
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