When first starting out, doll making and sewing in general can seem overwhelming. The truth is that sewing and doll making are easier...

Custom orders are now open! You can find the option to create a custom doll with me in my Etsy shop. Here's the description: For your...

Button-eyed dolls have arrived at my shop! They are 9 inches tall with patterned dresses and tiny little boots. They are each bursting...

This past weekend I released two new patterns into my Etsy shop: the Beginner Doll Pattern and the Mini Mermaid Pattern. Both are...

When coming up with new doll patterns and new doll ideas, the hardest part for me will always be: What will her clothes look like?...

I recently decided to start naming the dolls that I make. I believe this will add to their uniqueness and give them even more personality...

Here's a preview of my upcoming pattern, Mini Mermaid. She'll be in my shop soon. The idea came from just loving mermaids and also...

Today I wanted to discuss something that every new doll maker has struggled with at some time or another: attaching the doll's hair. When...

#1 Sew Dolled Up by Boutique Sha This book is great for beginners and has a lot of variety in the kinds of dolls you can make. These...

Here's a preview of my Beginner Doll Pattern that I'll be selling soon in my Etsy shop, LuParisDolls. The idea for the doll came from...

Right now I'm currently working on finishing Generation 3, or Phase 3, of my monster girl dolls. I'm also working on finishing my rainbow...

When making dolls, I use a lot of different tools. Mostly the obvious ones, like needles, thread, and occasionally a ruler. But there are...

Hello again, and welcome to another article on my blog. Today I wanted to talk about the difference between art dolls, like I make, and...

Why work with felt over traditional fabrics like cotton? Well, firstly, felt doesn't fray. It DOES pill, but that's really only a big...

My Etsy shop has been open for a few weeks now and I've already got 20 listings: 2 are patterns you can use to make your very own dolls,...

Well I did it. I FINALLY did it! I opened up my Etsy store and am now selling doll patterns! (Well, one doll pattern for now...my lovely...

Hello everyone! Today I would like to talk about two of my favorite hobbies in the world: doll making and video games! Specifically, I...

Hello World! I'm finally starting a blog for my darling dolls and other crafty creations! I've only recently taught myself how to sew,...

Hi! My name is Sarah and I'm a full-time mother and dollmaker. I also enjoy writing, drawing, and reading. This blog is my personal...