Maricristin Sealey is a professional doll maker, who has many years' experience of teaching people how to make dolls. Her dolls draw on a rich variety of European traditions.

It is a beautiful thing, says Maricristin Sealey,
"to craft a doll with your own hands, sew it together
with love, then make a gift of it to your child with
the words, 'I made this for you!'"

This comprehensive, well-illustrated book will give
even the most nervous beginner the confidence to
produce a unique, handcrafted toy from natural
materials. Once you have mastered
the basic baby dolls, you can progress to
the more ambitious limbed and jointed dolls.

Includes:

• ten designs including soft, baggy, pouch,
  angel, sack and limbed dolls
• instructions for knitted, sewn and embroidered
  hairstyles, lots of patterns for dolls' clothes and
  accessories
• help with tools, techniques and materials
• ideas for recycling clothing for dollmaking and
  where to get materials

This new edition is published with a completely revised
resource list.

“A comprehensive guide to doll-making.
The best instructions for doing hair styles that
I have seen.” —Judy Quick, handwork teacher

“Maricristin's book is a fine source for the beginner
doll maker. It is a valuable primer, full of practical tips,
simple designs and clear, easy to follow instructions.”
—Sara MacDonald, Magic Cabin Dolls Company