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Giveaway: Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing

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Sew Dolled Up book doll clothes patternsGiveaway: A copy of the super cute new book Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing by Boutique Sha. Leave a comment in today’s post by February 27, 2015 and you are in the running for fun book filled with great tutorials and patterns for making darling doll (or amineko) clothes. Open to U.S. residents only please.

To see an example of a cute dress I made out of a recycled sweater for my amineko pop on over to Craftside.

More about the book from the publisher:

Sew Dolled Up is a crafter’s delight. With over 75 contemporary projects, you’ll have hours of fun creating an entire set! Learn how to make adorable small dolls, perfect for a dollhouse, and all the outfits and accessories that go along with them.

Every project is made from inexpensive, cut felt and uses easy, hand-sewing techniques that are clearly illustrated in step-by-step instructions. Each of the patterns for the dolls and clothes are provided in the book and most are fully customizable! It’s so easy to make hundreds of modern and fashionable dolls from scratch and with love.

Not only fun to make, but fun to play with, these dolls will provide hours of endless imaginative doll-house play or can be used as decorative ornaments or sweet gifts.

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Comments

  1. ha! Just made my first felt doll (a little wonky, no pattern) with my daughter this weekend and we decided we were going to make it our new hobby… We would love, love, love to win this book!!

  7. Love the cutie pie doll. I love to work with felt and I have the perfect little granddaughter for this doll.

  9. This would be so wonderful to win! I have 6 granddaughters and would love making them everything in the book. Thank you 🙂

  12. These are Lovely. I have been looking for a new Craft and I Love these. My Great niece is going to love these too. Where can you buy the book?

  15. Thank you for the chance to win this great book. I make dolls for my granddaughters and this would surely have some fresh new ideas for me. 🙂

  18. I love the cuteness of small felt dolls – would love to make some for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes!

  21. It’s been a long time since I’ve made a doll, my nieces are all grown and have kids of their own. I would love to get into making toys again. Thanks for the chance to win! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com

  22. I have several granddaughters and they would love these! I am always looking for something different to make for them.

  23. I recently discovered the absolute fun needle felting can be AND I am a doll maker! Win/Win! This book looks like so much fun!

  24. How cute is that! I love making felt dolls. In fact, this weekend my daughter and I made felt “paper” dolls. So much fun.

  26. Hi, I would love to win so I can make dolls for my friends little ones, my kids are grown but I think my grand daughter would still love to have a few or maybe she will come make some with me. Thanks for the giveaway.

  29. With three great granddaughters, this would be a wonderful book to have. I could use lots of scraps I have stored up as well. If I don’t win, I will have to look online for this book. Thanks for the opportunity.

  30. My 2 little granddaughters would love these little dolls….and I love working with felt and hand stitching…I would love to win this book 🙂

  32. With 3 grand-daughters under 5 years, and being a newly retired worker who can’t afford expensive gifts anymore, I want to make some of these dolls not only for the grandchildren but for my home for when the grand-children visit. Please please please pick me!!

  34. This book looks delightful!!! My newest crafty obsession is making mini felt people and clothing!!! I’m in LOVE with this pastime and this book would be a wonderful asset to my beginner skills!! Thank you for sharing!!! 🙂

  37. Oh what a fun craft. It would bring the kid out of me to make some adorable dolls and their cute little clothes. Thanks for the giveaway!

  39. I recently made some simple dolls as gifts and was so tickled with how they came out that I can’t wait to make more.

  42. I would love to have this special book of fun dolls to make for my granddaughters to play with when they come and visit me. Nothing like hand made toys to put sparkle in their eyes.

  44. This is book would be so much fun! My son wants to make a felt doll for his cousin. What a great way to begin!!

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Book Review: Upcycle: 24 Sustainable DIY Projects – Eco-Friendly Design Meets Crafty Creativity

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If you’re someone who finds joy in transforming the old into something new, then Upcycle by Rebecca Proctor is a must-have for your creative bookshelf. This visually rich book is not your average recycled crafts guide—it’s a stylish celebration of eco-conscious design and modern sustainability through hands-on creativity.

The book highlights 24 innovative upcycling projects, all crafted by contemporary designers. Each project turns discarded or everyday materials into stunning, functional items. From furniture made with pallets to light fixtures created from repurposed plastics, the book challenges you to think differently about waste—and what it can become.

As someone who’s always looking for recycled home decor inspiration and ways to reduce landfill waste through crafting, I found this book incredibly refreshing. It’s not just about crafting for fun (although it is fun!)—it’s about mindful making. The focus on design-led upcycling means the projects are genuinely beautiful, not just cobbled together. These pieces could easily fit into a modern home or creative studio.

What I loved most was the way each designer shares the story behind their materials and their process, reminding us that there’s a narrative behind every reused object. The photography is bold and professional, making this book not just a tutorial guide, but also an inspiring coffee table book for fellow eco-conscious makers.

Upcycle is a creative manifesto for sustainable living, perfect for artists, designers, and DIY lovers who believe in the power of reuse. Whether you’re repurposing for the planet or simply love the beauty of unique handmade pieces, this book will leave you full of ideas.