
Announcement Realistic historical and contemporary doll patterns for A Girl for All Time®, American Girl®, Carpatina, Sasha, Gotz, Zwergnase Junior, Kidz'n'Cats and others. Patterns marked with a "Historically Accurate" stamp are as detailed as possible on the doll scale and at least 75% historically correct (with the correct seams placements, etc.). For updates, please subscribe to my monthly Newsletter (and get 10% off any patterns for a week!): http://eepurl.com/c8ktL9, follow my FB page https://www.facebook.com/SwishAndSwirl/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/swishswirl/.
Announcement
Realistic historical and contemporary doll patterns for A Girl for All Time®, American Girl®, Carpatina, Sasha, Gotz, Zwergnase Junior, Kidz'n'Cats and others. Patterns marked with a "Historically Accurate" stamp are as detailed as possible on the doll scale and at least 75% historically correct (with the correct seams placements, etc.). For updates, please subscribe to my monthly Newsletter (and get 10% off any patterns for a week!): http://eepurl.com/c8ktL9, follow my FB page https://www.facebook.com/SwishAndSwirl/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/swishswirl/.
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PDF Pattern #SS2016-08. Tanglin Junior School Uniform for 18-inch dolls such as American Girl®
$6.36

PDF Pattern #SS2016-06. Madeleine dress for 19.5-inch dolls such as Gotz Happy Kidz and Hannah
$6.36
Reviews
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plbrandon11 on Jul 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis shirt turned out really cute. It was time-consuming to make the details right and I was intimidated by making those tiny button holes but it was well worth the angst and they look great even if I say so myself. This looks like a real shirt with all of the details including the box pleated back. Now for the necktie...
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flrncandre on May 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsVERY GOOD PATTERN AND VERY EASY TO DOWNLOAD. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
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Leah on May 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI cant wait to try this pattern. I especially like all the tie options.
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plbrandon11 on Jul 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love this detailed blouse. I haven't done the skirt yet but I am so happy with how the blouse came out that I am going to make other colors.
About SwishAndSwirl
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Tudor gowns for 18-inch dolls
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18th century costumes for 18-inch boy dolls
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18th century costumes for 18-inch boy dolls - details of the back
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Jamie and Claire costumes. Photography on location
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Margaret Hale and Mr Thornton costumes. Photography on location.
Historically accurate and realistic outfits for dolls
Hello and welcome to my shop!
My name is Olga. I specialize in creating patterns for historically accurate and detailed outfits – historical as well as contemporary. I sew, knit, crochet, embroider and cross-stitch, among other crafts which I learned to do when I was little. I returned to dolls when my eldest daughter was 4. What started as a hobby over 10 years ago has since evolved into a full-time business. And I consider myself lucky because I can do what I love!
Swish & Swirl specializes in creating sewing and knitting doll patterns for:
- historically accurate outfits with lots of details. I am passionate about the history of fashion so my patterns are always thoroughly researched and I try not to do any shortcuts unless absolutely necessary. Patterns marked with a “Historically Accurate” stamp are as detailed and historically correct as possible on the doll scale (with the correct seams placements, etc.).
- occasional contemporary outfits with an impeccable fit which makes dolls look slim and elegant.
- detailed and well scaled knitted doll sweaters, cardigans and alike, which usually require knitting needles in smaller sizes (1.5mm and 2 mm).
My favourite models are A Girl for All Time, American Girl and Carpatina boys dolls. I also occasionally make patterns for Gotz, Zwergnase Junior, WellieWishers and Sasha dolls.
My favourite historical periods range from the Middle Ages to the late 1860s, with the particular interest in the Tudor era in England, the whole of the 17th and 18th centuries in England, Scotland and France, and 1830s and 1850s in England. Lots of my outfits are inspired by my favourite TV series and books.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions. I would be happy to hear from you!
Shop members
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Olga Watkin
Owner, Maker, Designer, Photographer
I specialize in creating historically accurate and detailed patterns for A Girl for All Time, American Girl, Carpatina, Gotz, Zwergnase Junior and Sasha dolls.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Digital downloads
Returns and exchange details
No returns or cancellations on PDF patterns.
Payment
Shipping
I ship worldwide and I am happy to combine shipping. Also, I will always refund you the difference in shipping cost if shipping turns out to be cheaper than expected by £1 or more.