May 2011 Notable Toys — Dolls - Accessories

Dress Your Doll is a unique fashion designer craft kit. The doll is actually a fully articulated fashion mannequin. The clothes come in an assortment of patterns with different difficulty levels, and are $15.99 each. One pair of scissors indicates a low difficulty level, two indicate a medium difficulty level, and three indicate a high difficulty level. The patterns in each kit can be reused with different fabrics or leftovers from another project. The kits are designed to use very basic stitching patterns that can be sewn by hand, so even youngsters who have only a basic understanding of sewing will be able to participate. The scissors, needles, and threads are not provided with the kit.

Girls can design their own hair extension designs, then print them out on the included extensions. There are also included designs. The extensions can be worn by Barbie, little girls, or both. The set includes a Barbie doll and sheets of printable hair extensions. Additional extension packs are sold separately for 14.99.