Doll Couture: Creating Custom Clothes Featuring the Story of Lola

"Meet Lola, a down-and-out performer who is ready to change her life with the help of a cast of zany characters from the world of New York fashion. All she needs is some courage and the right clothes to catch her big break. Lola's story is the design inspiration from couturier to the stars and famed designer Kenneth D. King, who brings his Belle Epoque sensibilities to the world of custom doll clothing construction in Doll Couture. Inspired by his viral social media stories of Lola, Crazy Bella, and her high-fashion friends, King showcases artful storytelling and one-of-a-kind designs that you can make at home. Doll fashion has a long history within the tableau of clothing construction as the first way many constructionists started their sewing journeys. Doll clothing was the entry point for many, and it remains a craft that speaks to the intricacies of detail work that is a vital element of all clothing construction. Using step-by-step construction plans and patterns, you'll be creating your own custom doll couture in no time. 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 is a one-of-a-kind book that both delights and inspires."--