A LONG TIME COMING...
It will have taken many years for this project to happen. I am finally producing a line of high-quality DOLL FABRICS. No more hunting high and low for a fabric with the correct scale for your doll projects or changing your design plans based on what fabrics you were able to source.
WHAT SCALES ARE INCLUDED IN EACH PANEL?
I did not base any of my designing choices on the standard 1/24, 1/12, 1/6, 1/4 doll scales. The same 1/6 scale fabric would not look the same on a 12" fashion doll and a 12" child doll. So I came up with four different scales that I feel provide all you need to sew for dolls of various sizes and various body types.
WHAT TYPE OF FABRIC IS IT?
This first collection is produced in a high-quality poly-cotton blend I feel is the best option for doll clothes. The textile factory producing the line uses the same dying/printing processes as the quality fabrics available at your favorite shop. While some processes are digital the textile factory uses raw fabrics and dying/printing processes that do not require pre-printing-treatment. The resulting fabrics stay soft, can be washed, dry cleaned, will not stain your doll, etc.
Future collection ( if this first one reaches an audience ) could include other fabrics like knits, stretch, silk, chiffon, etc... but I feel this poly-cotton will remain the star of this line as the "fun to sew with" option.
ARE THESE FABRICS LIMITED EDITIONS?
This first collection was limited by the amount of money I was able to invest. It took me a while to convince the textile factory to allow me to produce only one bolt of each design so I could present a full collection within my financial limitations. So "yes" this first production is limited to 35 panels per fabric design. But I will consider producing more of a popular design once it runs out so... "no" they are not limited editions.
HOW MUCH WILL THEY COST?
Each poly-cotton panel will sell for $15.00 US/each. Shipping/Handling will be $12.95 for 1-3 panels or $15.95 for 4-12 panels due to the size/weight.
WILL THESE FABRICS BE AVAILABLE IN FABRIC STORES?
No. These fabrics are truly intended for people who sew for dolls. I prefer keeping the line small and fun.
WILL THERE BE ANOTHER COLLECTION EVERY YEAR?
It will depend on stock levels. As the stock gets low, I will put the next collection into production.