Make Doll Shoes! by Lyn Alexander (2000, Paperback, Workbook)

Hi, I purchased this book because I like make dolls and seems ideal for what I do, this book is very nice and I'm happy for the attention I received, greetings Janeth.

I love all the details and illustrations that the author uses to tell you how to go about sewing and creating a custom doll shoe in the Historical sense. It also shows how to tailor it to your own dolls foot by cutting down the pattern sizes. The author tells you how to locate supplies for sewing dolls shoes with leather and using supplies for imbellshments. Great book for the DIYer.

The book was brand new but the content left much to be desired. The patterns were generic and had to be modified to fit any doll. Each pattern needed to be altered to make the shoes stay on the dolls feet.. Over all pattern designs were no more then glorified shoe slip-ons. But the book was cheap so I learn a lesson. Research a book before you buy it. I have come across many other books that really measure up to higher expectations.

I bought this pattern and looked at it to see if the directions were clear and easy to follow. So far, I have not had time to use it, but look forward to in the future.

Author Lyn Alexander takes you through a complete course on making doll shoes. The patterns in this particular book include the old-fashioned, high-top, button boots and the cute little strap sandles.

In this book, Lyn explains how to adjust the patterns for use for any size doll, with complete details on trimming, bindings and other finishes. (My favorites are the old fashioned four-buttoned, high-top boot and the strap sandals and slippers). Not having tried any of the patterns as yet, I do plan to "get to it" soon. The instructions given are for using leather to make the shoes. I plan to use felt and other soft materials for my doll shoes.
(According to the book, textured oilcloth can also be used. I want to explore this aspect).

I purchased this book to learn more detailed methods of making doll shoes. In the past, I made up my own, which were okay, but I want to add more detail, and this book provides that information. This is a great resource for doll crafters; I recommend it to anyone from the beginner to the experienced doll crafter who is interested in completing their dressed doll with finesse!

As I am a seller of dollie shoes / boots, I think I should also have some idea for how to make the quality shoes, so I can produce the quality shoes for my customer. This book has many information for how to make the handmade dollie shoes in very detail.

Love this book. Gave me more insight into making doll shoes properly. Have made a few pair very successfully with the aid of the book. Highly recommend. Would like to find first book. The one I have is specialized for leather. I need to do cloth so shoes will match outfits.