Product Description

Acclaimed doll costumer Louise Hedrick presents patterns for creating a complete wardrobe of 30 ensembles for this beloved French doll, authentically adapted from the patterns offered in issues of La Semaine de Suzette from 1905-1916. Arranged chronologically within the categories of whitework, lingerie and nightwear; dresses, bonnets and coats; outfits for make-believe (déquisements); and special clothing for the important ceremonies of The Church, the patterns vary in difficulty from the easiest to the most advanced. Completed ensembles are modeled on early Bleuettes and shown in full-color, with close-up views of important details; directions for heirloom sewing techniques and embroidery stitches are included. Ms. Hedrick’s patterns are introduced by Bleuette expert Barbara Hilliker’s authoritative text, which places the clothing in the context of social and fashion history. Ms. Hilliker also offers a basic introduction to the history of Bleuette.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #684870 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

About the Author
Louise Hedrick and Barbara Craig Hilliker

Customer Reviews

Study, look and create Bleuette's wardrobe
The book starts with a little history of the doll from French and great vintage pictures are added (through out the book) to show how things were back than and there are instructions how to make the right embroidery stitches that were used. Patterns are actual size and easy to trace. Instructions are easy especially when you're an more experienced sewer but also the novice can have an easy start sewing because there are all kinds of patterns to find in this book. From very easy to complicated (more pattern pieces, pleats to make, put trimming on etc.)you will always find the right pattern to start with.
The pictures of the fashions to make, are the size of one page - 9"x12" - so all kinds of details are there to see. What can I say but this is a wonderful addition to your doll(pattern) books and I'm sure you'll love it! Good for hours and hours of reading and sewing pleasure.

excellent patterns
Louise uses the original French patterns and sews them as they were meant to be done. Her work is inspiring.

GREAT ANTIQUE DOLL CLOTHES
This is a great book to have if you want large good patterns and good directions to sew with.Learn all about Bleuette's what fabric and trims were used to make the antique clothes they wore.Beautiful full color pictures of the finished outfit your making,embroidery stiches,trims,and so forth.Bonnets,hats,jackets,a 1909 bathing suit with a cap which is adorable.This has under clothing also.Another great book is Doll Costuming by Mildred & Colleen Seeley,this has shoe patterns for Bru,French,Jumeau & German dolls,I can't sew very well but made 2 pair of shoes which are not as perfect as I'd like but now I feel I could make a pair perfect.The directions are very easy with step by step pictures to follow.Many many full color pictures of antique dolls while telling how and with what there clothes were made.No clothes patterns but sock patterns,silk roses,earrings,tiny baby doll crochet dress,panty,bonnet pattern,shoe size guide,string dolls.This is just full of everything you need to repair,paint and dress antique dolls.I hope this helps!