Doll Tips & Tutorials

May 10, 2022

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Early Era Victorian Fashion For Dolls - A larougetdelisle Style Guide

We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you make a historically accurate early Victorian period look for your 18-inch and other size dolls!  This style guide will cover from the 1830s through the 1860s as styles stayed somewhat similar during this time period. 

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May 03, 2022

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How To Make A Raised Garden Bed For Dolls

Spring is here! The winter wait is always tough, but now we can go outside and garden! If your dolls are excited about growing things like we are, then try out this tutorial to make them a raised garden bed for their backyard. Decorate yours like we did, or you can use stickers or paint to create a fun decorative box. Which of your dolls has a green thumb? What would they plant in their garden?

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March 09, 2022

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Regency Era Fashion For Dolls - A larougetdelisle Style Guide

We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you make a historically accurate Regency era look for your 18-inch doll! Regency era fashion consisted of five key components:  empire waistlines, empire dresses, outerwear, embellishments, and accessories. Use these components to make a lovely Regency era look for your doll!

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The Weekend Wear Cropped Hoodie Pattern Hack

As winter transitions to spring, your dolls need some cozy new hoodies! Our guest blogger @graceloves2bake hacked the Weekend Wear Pullover Hoodie to create a cute and simple cropped hoodie and in excited to share it with us here on the larougetdelisle blog. It’s just short enough to be trendy and just long enough to be modest and warm! It sews up super fast and doesn’t involve hook and loop tape or a zipper!

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February 09, 2022

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How To Make Skis and Ski Poles For Your 18 Inch Doll

Winter is in full swing! The slopes are packed with snow which means it's time to get your gear together and head out to the mountains! Whether you're dreaming of being as great a skier as your favorite Olympic champion, or you're just in it to have fun & create lasting memories - we've got a tutorial you're sure to love! Follow along as we show you how to make skis and ski poles for your 18-inch doll! 

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February 02, 2022

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How To Make A Doll Sized Olympic Torch

The Winter Olympics are upon us again, and if you’re like us, you’ve always wanted to be a part of it! Here is a quick craft that will make you feel like you are there, ready to witness all of the amazing things that happen at the Olympics. Follow along to make your doll her very own 2022 Olympic torch!!

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How To Make A Bed for Your 8-inch Caring For Baby Doll

Do you have one of the tiny 8-inch baby dolls, such as the one from the Caring For Baby set from American Girl? Check out this crafty tutorial to make a darling little bed that's just the right size!

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