In addition to instructions for creating a basic doll designed to fit al featured garments, readers will find full-color, step-by-step instructions for making a vintage 1940s suit, a 1960s collaged and layered outfit, a formal gown, and a fantasy fairy ensemble with wings. Each ensemble teaches new techniques, from decorative appliques and beaded trims to draping techniques for silks and satins, to dying, stamping, and painting effects.