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Couturier to the stars and famed designer Kenneth D. King brings his Belle Epoque sensibilities to the world of custom doll clothing construction in Doll Couture. Inspired by his viral social media stories of Crazy Bella and her high-fashion friends, Doll Couture showcases King's one-of-a-kind designs for clothes that fit 11-1/2 inch fashion dolls. Doll fashion has a long history within the tableau of clothing construction as the first way many people who sew started their sewing journeys. What sewing-crazy kid doesn't remember creating outfits for a favorite doll? Doll clothing was the entry point for so many, and it remains a craft that speaks to the intricacies of detail work that go into all clothing construction. The recently renewed interest in doll culture, nostalgic focus on collectibles, and renewed interest in the fiber arts make this the perfect time to step into this space. Guided by King, an expert in couture sewing who threads the needle between the mechanics of garment construction and the visual feast of rich fabrics and design, Doll Couture will be a one-of-a-kind project that both delights and inspires. AUTHOR: Kenneth D. King is a contributing editor at Threads Magazine, couture fashion designer, author and popular professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He specializes in custom evening wear and his designs appear in the permanent collections of leading museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, renowned for its art and design collections.

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Doll fashion has a long history within clothing construction as the first way many started their sewing journeys. Doll Couture was inspired by the viral social media stories of designer & haberdasher Kenneth D. King. The book showcases King’s one of-a-kind designs for clothes that fit the likes of Barbie, Ken, and other posable dolls. The author tells the story of Lola (she was a showgirl!) and her adventures featuring Crazy Bella and a cast of unique characters. Tidbits of Lola’s story are interwoven throughout the book to showcase the couture you will construct. You can follow along with Lola’s story as you make the clothing that goes with each part of the story. The how-to sections feature tutorials on various techniques used to make a full couture wardrobe for a posable doll. Combines storytelling and clear step-by-step instructions King brings Belle Epoque sensibilities to the world of custom doll clothing construction in Doll Couture. * Embroiders’ Guild newsletter *

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Kenneth D. King is a contributing editor at Threads Magazine, couture fashion designer, author and popular professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He specializes in custom evening wear and his designs appear in the permanent collections of leading museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, renowned for its art and design collections.

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