TY - BOOK AU - Brown,Jess TI - The making of a rag doll: design & sew modern heirlooms SN - 9781452119519 AV - TT175 .B77 2014 U1 - 745.592/2 23 KW - Rag doll making KW - Rag dolls N1 - Includes index; 1 folded sheet; In my studio -- Creating the doll -- Details -- Accessories -- Getting started -- Finding fabrics -- Materials -- Tools -- Terms and techniques -- Projects: The Jess Brown rag doll - Knickers - Newspaper hat - Sundress - Tote bag - Overcoat - Quilt - Drawstring dress - Sweater scrap hat - Apron -- My favorite sources N2 - With cameos on Fashion Week runways and in designer store windows, the starry-eyed Jess Brown rag doll has captured the hearts of many. In this book, Brown shares her sought-after doll pattern for the first time and shows how to sew, customize, and accessorize each doll for a true modern heirloom. More than a craft how-to book, The Making of a Rag Doll reveals the creative process behind these whimsical dolls, placing emphasis on quality sustainable materials and handwork made to last for generations. The book brims with gorgeous lifestyle photography, includes two fold-out pattern sheets, and features instructions for nine accessories such as a little apron and cuteas- can-be knickers ER -