I started sewing when I was 21. I had just graduated from college and I had gotten a job, but I didn’t have any money to buy clothes for the office. I taught myself to sew using doll clothes patterns for cabbage patch dolls and once I was confident with my sewing, I started sewing clothes for myself. When my daughters started collecting American Girl Dolls, I found I could make most of the clothes in one evening….and that was it…..I was hooked by the instant gratification!
In 2011, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I started publishing my patterns as an escape from the ugliness of the disease and to cope with treatment. Three years later, I am cancer free and I have a thriving business!
Donna |
Amy of SewsNBows recently created this beautiful dress with one of Donna's patterns and has written up the following review.
I used the Eden Ava Couture 1930s Vintage dress pattern to make Ellie's Sunday dress.
The dress features a rounded collar & cuffed sleeves. All great details that make this little dress stand out! And while the vintage flavor of this pattern is great for historical doll sewing; I think Ellie's Sunday dress looks pretty modern!
I'm really impressed with the way the collar and lining come together. I added a strip of leftover bias to make a button placket.
Notice the itsy witsy buttons? They are handcrafted by Hannah of Fastenation Studio! She also custom matched the buttons for my Sally dress. I'm such a huge fan, but especially for doll sized buttons. These are bitty enough for Barbie!
I can't wait to show you what I made with the Peppermint Snow pattern! What I really love about Eden Ava Couture patterns is the attention to small details that bring these doll clothes to life. They have easy to follow instructions, and the fit is always spot on! Here's your chance to win Eden Ava Couture patterns! Eden Ava Couture is offering 5 free patterns to one lucky winner, BUT everyone who signs up for the Eden Ava Couture Newsletter gets this free Reversible Wrap-Around Halter Top pattern.
