Creative Cloth Doll Couture By Patti Medaris Culea Published by Apple Press ISBN  978-1-84543-116-7    EXTENT 128 pages COVER Paperback  FORMAT 216 x 279 mm ILLUSTRATIONS Full colour throughout PLEASE NOTE THIS BOOK CANNOT BE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE OF EUROPE   The Book This book is the third installment on making creative art doll clothing and accessories from successful doll artist Patti Culea, following Creative Cloth Doll Making and Creative Cloth Doll Faces, both published by Apple Press. This book builds on the previous two by delving into how to make exotic and beautiful garments and accessories such as hats, shoes and purses for art dolls. This is the only book available on making clothing for art dolls. Moreover, it not only includes a pattern for various wardrobe staples, but the author offers basic garment making techniques, as well as information on decorative fabric treatments and embellishments. Culea provides tips and techniques for creating everything from a vintage 1940's ensemble to a 1960's type of outfit. There are techniques for dyeing, painting and stamping to create a beautiful evening gown and how to drape a doll body to create your own pattern. Professional tips, ideas for embellishments, cutting-edge techniques, short cuts, pattern making ideas and more are also included. The Author, Patti Medaris Culea, has a full line of cloth doll patterns and her work has appeared in books, magazines and galleries. She is the author of Creative Cloth Doll Making (Apple 2003) and Creative Cloth Doll Faces (March 2005). She lives in San Diego, California. Sales Points: Step-by-step instructions for creating an array of couture garments and accessories for art dolls;   Provides insight into a wide variety of techniques including sewing, painting, dyeing, collage, draping, and pattern-making;  An additional gallery of projects from other top international doll artists for more inspiration. The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 To read a review of this book please click here Price: £12.99