
The dolls I sew for vary considerably. I began with My Scene barbie dolls, moved into Pedigree Sindy, Monster High, and Palitoy Pippa to put food on the table. My work has been met with so much kindness and enthusiasm by the doll community. They are an amazingly kind and friendly group of people.
Later on, I progressed onto Ellowyne Wilde dolls. After a few years of sewing and honing my craft, I tentatively published my first ever sewing pattern, in the form of a full tutorial with photo-instructions. It surprised me by selling well, and I was asked repeatedly for more, so gradually I had published five, then fifteen, then fifty... and now over sixty sewing patterns! It's providing me with the aforementioned income, and more importantly, more inspiration as I go along. Like most designers, I worry that I'll eventually run out of ides, but I seem to get more as I go along, which is something of a comfort.

He sits nicely on Patience's lap.

In my collection are also Paola Reina Las Amigas, Hearts 4 Hearts, Wellie Wishers and A Girl for all Time. So watch this space
It's nice to be able to call myself a fashion designer, even if it's only in miniature, and sewing is pretty much my life now, as I have some health issues, including agoraphobia. I'm over 50; live in the country, blissfully single, in a house with lovely friends, two cats, and more dolls than you can shake a stick at. Heaven.
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