Introducing Lee & Pearl Pattern 1964: Darling Doris 1960s Ladies' Suit for 18 Inch Dolls!

It's here — and we're so excited that we are offering this pattern for TWO WEEKS ONLY at a special NEW RELEASE SALE PRICE of $8.99. After October 29, 2017, the price for this stylish 3-piece suit pattern will go back up to $10.99, so do not miss out. If you want Darling Doris, CLICK HERE to buy the pattern now!

Lee & Pearl Pattern 1964: Darling Doris 1960s Ladies' Suit Pattern is our homage to sunny, sparkling '60s star Doris Day — and to all the stylish career gals of any era.

Unlike many other bubbly blonde stars, Doris rarely played a debutante or socialite. She was far more likely to put on a ladylike pastel suit and strike out as a professional woman — a magazine editor, ad exec, interior decorator or research scientist. The sky's the limit for any doll wearing our Darling Doris suit!

Inspired by a vintage Vogue pattern from 1964, our THREE PIECE SUIT is chock full of high-fashion details. But don't worry — it's also a Lee & Pearl pattern, so we'll walk you step-by-step through every detail, with photo illustrated directions and guaranteed-to-fit-together, computer-drafted pattern pieces that make even couture construction as easy as possible.

Our refined little blouse features front princess seams that extend into cap sleeves, with a matching curved yoke in back.

The high jewel neckline is ideal for pairing with period-appropriate chokers and pearl necklaces and the sleeve, neckline and back openings are neatly faced inside, while the back closes with snaps and ladylike button trim.

The extended shoulder line and feminine curve of the side seams make this top flattering on our dolls, who — let's face it — don't have much of a waist on their own.

The flare over the hips also allows this top, which is meant to be worn out and not tucked in, to float gracefully over the waistbands of skirts, shorts and even bulky denim jeans.

The slender, knee-length pencil skirt shares the famous "no crack back" fitted waistband and easy, flat-until-the-very-last-step construction of our Pattern 1041: Slim Skirts pencil and denim skirt variations.

But the slightly higher, natural waistline on this skirt gives it a vintage look — and a closed kick pleat in back adds some cute "walking away" flare, while maintaining the demure, period-accurate look of the ensemble.

Finally, here's the pièce de résistance: a hip length, boxy swing jacket — the very height of early 60s fashion!

We think this is a particularly elegant version of the style as the curved front seams, back yoke and graceful shawl collar make a pleasing counterpoint to the square-cut boxiness. We've even designed the top of the collar to be ever-so-slightly larger than the underside for a smooth, couture-quality roll.

This jacket is fully faced and lined, with a just-like-the-real-thing ease pleat at the center back of the lining. The sleeves are cut in one with the side pieces, and lozenge-shaped underarm gussets allow for a smooth, comfortable fit.

The bracelet-length sleeves are a nice, early '60s touch. And we LOVE real, working pockets, so of course we had to add in-seam pockets to the front of the jacket — a detail that wasn't even included in the Vogue original.

The FITTED TOP is rated INTERMEDIATE. The PENCIL SKIRT is rated EASY. And the SWING JACKET is rated INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR ETSY STORE LISTING FOR PATTERN 1964: DARLING DORIS 1960s LADIES' SUIT FOR 18 INCH DOLLS

And don't forget — we are offering this pattern at a special NEW RELEASE SALE PRICE of $8.99 for two weeks only. After October 29, 2017, the price goes back to $10.99. Do not miss out. If you want Darling Doris, click through now!

And if you like our girls' perfect '60s accessories, stay tuned for our COMING SOON Pattern 2064: Posh Accessories for 18 Inch Dolls, which will feature these amazingly realistic cluster earrings, pearl strands (single and double), gloves and an adorable hat!

We're also looking into including a sheet of printable 1960s items, like the Disneyland tickets we stuck in the pocket of our girl's green tweed suit (next to her brown velvet gloves).

(We'd love include these exact tickets, but where copyright is concerned, one does not mess with Mouse. We can say that we found this particular graphic easily on the internet, and you probably can too.)

See you next time!