By Marsha Greenberg

What's Hankie Couture? A stunningly unique selection of doll-sized fashions--everything from pajamas to marriage ceremony gowns--meticulously made from classic handkerchiefs. Accented with slyly witty Hankie Couture woman "philosophy," this e-book is a classy exhibit of one hundred twenty five detailed models and add-ons. it's also a how-to consultant for you to rework precious heirlooms or colourful flea-market reveals into specific model ensembles.
Whether it's a floral sundress that enthusiasts out because it twirls, an apron gown with a scalloped border, or a smartly pin-tucked linen costume with pearl buttons, the e-book incorporates a likely countless number of beautiful attire. Neither crafters nor doll creditors have ever noticeable a publication like this, making Hankie Couture a uniquely impossible to resist problem to crafters. And with its attractive layout and kitschy way of life suggestion, this makes a superb present e-book.

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