A World of Dolls

All original doll shown above is Pamela, an 8″ doll from the Vogue Ginny Debutante series. 1953 I got my first Ginny doll when I was eight along with a small Singer crank sewing machine. Using a C-clamp, I steadied the machine on a card table, took my Ginny doll, laid her down on some…

Now, available for the first time from this website. To purchase a copy follow the link: Dressing Dolls in Style is a book about how to take a picture of an original doll’s dress and recreate that costume for a specific doll. Also included in the book are “secrets” for perfecting your skills in sewing…

A World of Dolls shows my collection of dolls from the 1850s to today, encompassing antique and modern dolls, original and reproduction dolls, as well as dolls of all types: china head, bisque, composition, hard plastic, vinyl, cloth, and other miscellaneous materials. Within this website, you can gain information on various types of dolls as…

The intersection of dolls and sewing has consumed me from an early age, and I’d like to share what I have learned with you. Just to introduce myself to you, my name is Patti Williams. A former teacher, school administrator, small business owner, public elected official, and now a writer, this website will introduce you…