Get To Know Bonnie Spencer, Designer of Crabapples!
About Crabapples: Crabapples Doll Clothes Patterns specializes in creating detailed, high-quality sewing and knitting patterns for doll clothes. Their style tends to focus on classic and elegant designs that are often inspired by vintage fashion, but they also offer a range of contemporary options.
Their catalog includes patterns for various types of doll outfits, from everyday wear to special occasion attire. You'll find patterns for everything from dresses and skirts to jackets and accessories. The designs often emphasize fine details and craftsmanship, catering to doll enthusiasts who appreciate a touch of sophistication and historical charm in their doll clothing. The patterns include comprehensive instructions, making them accessible for both experienced and novice sewists.
Here's a sampling of patterns. Browse the full Crabapples catalog today!
Enter To Win A Sweater For Your Doll!
Enter To Win: This week's giveaway includes the Pocket Posies sweater for 18" dolls, featured on the cover of the pattern, made by Bonnie, to one lucky winner! The sweater can be styled in so many ways - check out these cute looks!
Would you like to win this sweater? Be sure to follow the prompts in the contest widget to be entered into the giveaway to win both of the items! (*Note - dolls are not included in the giveaway)
Get The Flutter Sleeve Dress Free This Friday!
Special Offer! The Flutter Sleeve Dress for 18" dolls will be offered for FREE Friday September 20, 2024! So be sure to mark your calendar and pop back over to Pixie Faire to grab this pattern!
Contest Details
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The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget.
One person will receive the Pocket Posies Sweater Giveaway Prize. You can enter once or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increasing your chances of winning.
Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons, it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island.
This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire. Not endorsed by or affiliated with American Girl®.
More Styles From Crabapples!
Get To Know Bonnie (In Her Own Words)
"When I first started Crabapples, I was making doll clothes for American Girl® dolls. I spent a lot of money on patterns that didn't fit, didn't turn out the same as the pictures, or were tedious to construct. In frustration, I started designing my own patterns, and playing around with different construction techniques. I have a lot of sewing experience, and I have developed lots of methods for constructing doll clothes that simplify the process and give great results. When you purchase a Crabapples pattern, you not only get a pattern that is guaranteed to fit, but you get a fully illustrated tutorial with lots of sewing tips.
I recently retired after teaching Fashion full-time at a community college, and we made a major move from California to Colorado. I now have a wonderful studio space to work in, and can really let the creative juices flow. Knitting, sewing and pattern making are my passions, and designing for dolls is the perfect outlet.
Designing patterns enables me to use all my sewing, pattern making, photography and computer skills. I first rough out the design by hand, then transfer my pattern pieces to the computer, where everything is precisely drawn. The fun part is where I get to sew up lots of prototypes until I get exactly the look and fit I'm striving for. After that, I photograph the entire construction process step-by-step, incorporating many "tricks of the trade" for easy construction. I have some wonderful pattern testers who then give me feedback on anything that didn't work quite right, and corrections and adjustments are made.
Finally the pattern is ready to be released, and shared with all my loyal sewers and knitters. It is very satisfying to see my designs interpreted by other people. I love to see how their creativity flourishes and how the patterns morph into something unique.
I hope you enjoy your Crabapples pattern, and I'd love to see your finished results!"
Leave a Comment Below!
We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us which Crabapples pattern design you love most!
Thanks, everyone!
The Pixie Faire Team
96 Comments
I think my favorite is the coat pattern. They are all fun patterns!
All the Crabapple patterns are so cute and fun to make. I do love the classic coat and hat pattern the most. Thank you for such great and easy patterns to follow.
I love all your vintage style patterns. They bring back memories.
My favorite is the Garden Party dress.
As a fellow designer and pattern maker, I appreciate all of your excellent efforts. Detail is the key to successful designing. Good job!