Unfortunately, the Dolly Bureau books are not in a digital format. However, after careful consideration, I've decided to offer other patterns in a digital format (pdf). They will be available soon on Etsy and most of the first wave of patterns will be for some ball-jointed dolls and Ellowyne Wilde. See the photo in this post for a preview. Some of the fashions are currently available in the Etsy shop. Support an artist! Visit my Etsy Shop. You can also follow my Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest pages.
What Fits Petite Blythe (LPS)?
Pictured above is a darling Petite Blythe (Littlest Pet Shop version). I've tried on a few of my small doll items to see what will fit her. In the picture above, she is wearing an Amelia Thimble nightgown. The length of the nightgown and sleeves are a little long for the doll, but it still looks quite cute on her. While quite a few people don't seem to like the Littlest Pet Shop (LPS) Blythe compared to the Petite Blythe, I actually prefer one important aspect of the LPS Blythe -- the shoes! Unlike Petite Blythe, the LPS Blythe have shoes that come off the dolls and I love exchanging the shoes. Pictured below are some Polly Pocket shoes and accessories I've paired with a LPS Blythe.
Personally, I try to avoid some of the backless pumps from Polly Pocket because they look a little too big on the LPS Blythe. Many of the other Polly Pocket accessories go great with LPS Blythe too.
Interested in more information, patterns, and crafts for tiny dolls? Check out Dolly Bureau Volume 3: All About Tiny Dolls. There is more information about Petite Blythe dolls in the book, including OOAK dolls, fashions, and crafts.
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Azone 1:12 Scale Dolls
Some of my absolute favorite tiny dolls are Picco Neemo, many of which can be found in Dolly Bureau volume 3 (All About Tiny Dolls). The Lil' Fairy Lipu, pictured above, was not included in the book, but definitely deserves an honorable mention. The Lil' Fairy stands at 14cm, just a little over the maximum height requirement for Dolly Bureau volume 3. She has some of the same body parts as the standard Picco Neemo, but her limbs and head are larger. See below for a comparison.
Some of the same clothes will fit between the two body styles. They both are very darling and popular. Below is a photo of the doll in a pattern you can try in Dolly Bureau volume 3. I know it's not the most flattering dress, but there is a tip in the book on how to show off the curves of a doll in this dress.
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Tiny Worry/Trouble Dolls
The debut of Dolly Bureau Volume 3 (All About Tiny Dolls) is approaching and not all small dolls could be included in the book. Over the spanning days and weeks, I'll be posting additional information related to the miniature doll theme.
First up are worry dolls. They are also known as trouble dolls, traditionally handmade in Guatemala. They are very tiny, about 0.5 to 2 inches tall. They are usually made of cloth, yarn, wire, wood, straw, and/or sand. My mother gave me some of these dolls as a child. Later, I purchased more in Arizona and New Mexico while on a road trip. They came in the little decorated yellow boxes pictured.
According to the legend of worry dolls, if a worry prevents a person from sleeping (especially a child), they are supposed to tell the worries to the dolls and then place them under their pillow. The anxiety is transferred to the doll and the person is able to sleep peacefully through the night.
Books on Sale
For a little while, Dolly Bureau 1 & 2 will be on sale in the Etsy shop. Get ready for the release of Dolly Bureau volume 3 this summer. This year the book will still have some patterns, but it will also have many other features that focus on tiny dolls. It will include highlighting different kinds of tiny dolls, pattern drafting, craft tutorials, and other fabulous handmade works by dolly enthusiasts.
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