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July 12-13, 2022
- Shop the Lee & Pearl ANNIVERSARY SALE! From Tuesday, July 12 through Wednesday, July 13, 2022, everything in our Etsy store is 20% off. We only have a sale this big once a year, and it doesn’t last long. In this newsletter, we're featuring our favorite pattern images from nine years of Lee & Pearl design!
- In this newsletter, we're featuring luxurious fabrics and printed patterns from Pearl's collection — which are also on sale at 20% off. Don’t miss out. Head over to our Etsy store to celebrate with us!
July 11, 2022
- Introducing our new FREE pattern for mailing list subscribers — Lee & Pearl Pattern 2023: The Fedora Hat for 18", 16" and 14 1/2" Dolls. For this pattern, our designer reimagined iconic molded hat elements as flat pattern shapes and seams. That's right — this is an entirely SEWN hat. And it's sized to fit all three of our favorite dolls: American Girl, A Girl for All Time and WellieWishers and similar dolls.
Join the Lee & Pearl mailing list and get this pattern as our exclusive FREE gift!
February 6, 2020
- It's almost Valentine's Day and we're celebrating with a week-long 20% off sale on all our In the Pink 100% silk organzas!
- Hooray for Huret and do you know Nuno? Lee & Pearl friends are making amazing things with our silk organzas, like this heirloom doll dress and gauzy, Nuno felt butterfly-themed silk scarf.
December 30, 2019
- Want to meet up at the 2020 AG Girl of the Year debut event? If you're in the Northern Virginia / DC / Maryland area and want to join us, Lee & Pearl will be at the Tysons Corner American Girl store from 10:00 AM until at least noon on Wednesday January 1, 2020. Swing by and say hello — we'd love to hear what you think about the new girl and her collection!
- Look who's making beautiful things with Lee & Pearl Mystery Bag Fabrics! Like the picture? Click through for more details!
December 2-6, 2019
- MONDAY all our 100% silk organza kits and by-the-yard listings are now ON SALE at 20% off and our Grand Gala Giveaway is live! Find out how you can ENTER TO WIN the most beautiful doll in the Lee & Pearl workroom, wearing the most beautiful outfit we've ever made!
- TUESDAY we take you behind the scenes for the making of our Grand Gala Giveaway, show you our favorite silk organza projects, and share a sneak peek at some of the NEW silk fabrics we'll be offering in 2020.
- WEDNESDAY we've got a NEW pattern release, and it's ON SALE, too! L&P Pattern 1076: Grand Gala Dropped Waist Ballgown with Evening Gloves and Russian Ballet Bodice with Neo-Classical Tutu for 18 Inch Dolls is now available in the Lee & Pearl Etsy store and as a Cyber Week bonus, it's 20% OFF through Thursday, December 12.
- THURSDAY — we take you behind the scenes for a glimpse at just a *few* of the amazing fabrics we'll be packing into MYSTERY BAGS tomorrow!
- FRIDAY our week ends with a BANG. Patternmaker Pearl found amazing fabrics this year and has pulled the very best selections for doll sewers. Now we're hosting another epic MYSTERY BAG sale to share them with you. Buy yourself a wonderful present this year get a Priority Mail bag stuffed full of amazing fabrics from Lee & Pearl!
September 12, 2019
- We have two ENORMOUS releases to talk about today. First, we're thrilled to introduce Lee & Pearl Pattern 1074: Mix-and-Match Ballet Costume Accessories — Tutu Plates, Sleeve Puffs and Sleeve Ruffles for 18 Inch Dolls.
- Next, the super-gorgeous, super-generous 100% SILK ORGANZA CURATED KITS you've been waiting for are now available in the Lee & Pearl Etsy store.
July 4, 2019
- Happy 4th of July from Lee & Pearl! Before we send you off to enjoy barbecue and fireworks, we've got a quick reminder about our latest swimsuit pattern release, some BIG news about upcoming Fabric & Trim Kits, and details on our COMING VERY SOON 6th ANNIVERSARY SALE, which starts next week. Don't miss out!
June 27, 2019
- LIMITED TIME SALE PRICING ENDS JULY 4th! Get your dolls ready to watch the fireworks with Pattern 1058: Retro Ruffled Swimsuit and High Waisted Bikini for Dolls. This pattern is NOW AVAILABLE for 16 inch A Girl for All Time® dolls and 14 1/2 inch WellieWishers® and similar dolls, as well as 18 inch American Girl® dolls.
June 21, 2019
June 13, 2019
- Meet the Dollmaker an interview with Frances Cain, creator of the A Girl for All Time® line of 16 inch historical and modern play dolls. We first met Frances at Toy Fair in New York back in 2012. We fell in love with her beautiful dolls and were enchanted by their creator and you will be too. Set aside your pins and needles, make yourself a pot of tea, and let's get chatting with the amazing Frances Cain!
May 31, 2019
- Lee & Pearl Pattern 1025: She Blinded Me with Science Unisex Lab Coat, Unlined Coat and Safety Goggles for 18 inch, 16 inch and 14 1/2 inch dolls is NOW AVAILABLE for purchase in our Etsy store! We packed this pattern with just-like-the-real-thing features for all your STEM-lovers, astronauts, doctors, doll veterinarians, steampunks and fashionistas. With the perfect fit of this versatile pattern you can make stylish jackets and raincoats as well as lab coats and goggles!
May 16, 2019
- We've got ballet patterns for all your dolls. Don't miss out on the extra-special, 2-size bundle pricing on our new 16 inch and 14 1/2 inch doll sizes!
- Anatomy of a Costume Tutorial Sam's Flower Fairy Bodice and Tutu
- A Girl for All Time® crowdfunding news and details including a picture of their NEW boy doll, Max
May 9, 2019
- We are thrilled to announce the release of our full suite of Ballet Performance patterns — newly redesigned for 16 inch A Girl for All Time® dolls and 14 1/2 inch WellieWishers® and similar dolls, as well as 18 inch American Girl® dolls. Get ultimate mix-and-match flexibility to make just-like-the-real-thing dance and recital ensembles for all your favorite dolls.
April 11, 2019
- The photos are here and they're gorgeous! See our first photoshoot for the COMING VERY SOON Ballet Performance patterns for 16 inch A Girl for All Time® and 14 1/2 inch WellieWishers® and similar dolls.
- Get holiday ready make beautiful Easter and Passover gifts for your dolls with FREE craft printables and projects from Lee & Pearl™!
January 31, 2019
- Look Who's Making: Pattern 1038 The Gift Bow Front Dress for 18 Inch, 16 Inch and 14 1/2 Inch Dolls, our current FREE GIFT to Lee & Pearl™ mailing list subscribers.
- Look Who's Making: 1072 Corps de Ballet and 1073 Prima Ballerina Ballet Performance Patterns for 18 Inch Dolls and a SNEAK PEEK from the Lee & Pearl workroom!
January 17, 2019
- We just loved Blaire's Gardening Outfit, so we made our own version using Lee & Pearl patterns.
- One of those patterns is a NEW tweak-the-pattern set of variants on our Pattern 1035: Olà Brasil! Samba Top and Bahia Dress for 18 Inch, 16 Inch and 14 1/2 Inch Dolls. Get your copy of the FREE additional pattern piece and full directions here!
November 22, 2018
- Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends! We've got big news in this newsletter, so pour yourself some mulled cider, grab a slice of pie and let's get started!
- Introducing Lee & Pearl Military Uniform Separates, Caps & Hats Pattern BUNDLE for 18 Inch Dolls;
- Finish the look — make your own realistic military dog tags for dolls; and
- Here are some more SNEAK PEEKS of our Pattern 1038: The Gift Bow Front Dress for 18 Inch, 16 Inch and 14 1/2 Inch Dolls — our COMING VERY SOON new FREE pattern for mailing list subscribers!
October 11, 2018
- Mystery Bags are now available in our Etsy store! The end of the year finds us swamped with extra sewing and craft supplies: fabric, trim, notions and craft materials that we've purchased for pattern development, tutorials, crafts and even some of our own personal costumes and cosplay. We need to clear these out to make room for FUTURE goodies, so we're ruthlessly pulling yardage and items from our storerooms and workrooms and packing them up for YOU to enjoy.
October 4, 2018
- Our Mystery Bag Sale is COMING SOON and we're busy collecting beautiful materials to include in those bags.
- Here's our latest PAINTING PLASTIC tutorial turning a dollar store plastic toy into an antique, enameled grocery scale for dolls. Want to make your own? Seven lucky multi-Mystery Bag purchasers will find one of these toys in their shipping box!
September 3, 2018
August 23, 2018
August 9, 2018
- It's the perfect layering basic, now lovingly re-sized and redesigned for A Girl for All Time® dolls and Wellie Wisher® and similar dolls! Introducing Lee & Pearl Pattern 1001: Unisex T-Shirts for 18 inch, 16 inch and 14 1/2 inch dolls. GET ALL THREE PATTERNS FOR THE PRICE OF TWO and for our friends who already own Pattern 1001 for 18 inch American Girl® sized dolls, get both smaller sizes for the price of only one pattern FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
July 4, 2018
May 17, 2018
- We're proud to present the NEW Lee & Pearl craft guide Introduction to Jewelry Making for Vinyl Play Dolls (18 Inch, 16 Inch, 14 1/2 Inch and beyond!) We know that you put a lot of effort into getting your doll's style just right. But clothes can only be one part of any look. Learn how to make your own doll-scale earrings, bracelets and necklaces as well, to fully explore your doll's unique style.
April 5, 2018
- We've had enough of cold weather and we're ready for long summer days and sunshine for miles. Who else is ready to dress their dolls in BREEZY SUMMER DRESSES for all those wonderful picnics and barbecues, open-air concerts and bonfires on the beach?
- COMING SOON from Lee & Pearl Jewelry Making eBook and Pattern 1035: Olá Brasil for 16 Inch A Girl for All Time® and 14 1/2 Inch Wellie Wisher® and similar dolls!
March 27, 2018
March 15, 2018
- Introducing Lee & Pearl Pattern 1075: Ballet Slippers for 18 Inch, 16 Inch and 14 1/2 Inch Dolls AND Pattern 1051: Ballet Basics for 18 Inch, 16 Inch and 14 1/2 Inch Dolls. Your dolls will love these perfectly scaled ballet shoes, complete with pleated toes and working elastic cord ties. And you'll love the easy to sew preparatory steps we designed to take the free-handing anguish out of making doll shoes.
February 11, 2018
January 31, 2018
- Our visit to the American Girl® store to see Luciana Vega, LIVE on Facebook
- Important changes to your Facebook newsfeed and what you can do about them
- Lee & Pearl ♥ Space check out our space station pictures featuring Luciana's Space Suit and our Pattern 1025: She Blinded Me with Science, our FREE Pattern for mailing list subscribers
- What's coming NEXT from Lee & Pearl...?
October 3, 2017
September 13, 2017
September 3, 2017
July 12, 2017
June 27, 2017
June 15, 2017
June 8, 2017
- Introducing the 2017 Lee & Pearl FREE pattern for mailing list subscribers — #1025: She Blinded Me with Science Unisex Lab Coat (or Unlined Coat) and Safety Goggles for Dolls. This is our first multi-size bundle, with patterns that fit 18" American Girl® dolls, 16" A Girl for All Time® dolls and 14 1/2" Wellie Wisher® dolls!
April 10, 2017
March 31, 2017
March 16, 2017
March 9, 2017
November 2015
What's New from Lee & Pearl Holiday Patterns and FREE Download Page
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Tutorials and Video Reviews
Video Tutorial and FREE Printable Template: Make Your Own Chanukah Menorah (Chanukiya) for 18" Dolls
October 2015
Craft Tutorial: Halloween Candy for 18" Dolls
Costume Breakdown: Dread Pirate Roberts Cosplay and Accessories for 18" Dolls
Tweak the Pattern 3001a: "Scottish Princess" Medieval Gown and Accessories for 18" Dolls
July 2015
What's New from Lee & Pearl
May 2015
Monthly Message from Lee & Pearl
FREE Sew Easy with Spandex eBook
FREE Tweak the Pattern 1057x: FRINGED Halter Swimsuit for 18" Dolls
March 2015
Monthly Message from Lee & Pearl
Look Who's Making Pattern #1041: Slim Skirts for 18" Dolls
FREE Printable Craft Easy Woven Easter Baskets for 18" Dolls
January 2015
Monthly Message from Lee & Pearl
Tutorial Pull Up A Chair (a Question of Scale)
Tutorial Paint Paris Red!
FREE Printable Bonjour, Paris Bistro Menu
December 2014
Monthly Message from Lee & Pearl
Tweak the Pattern Holiday Stockings for 18" Dolls, inspired by Pattern #1022 (but no purchase is necessary to complete the stockings Merry Christmas!)
November 2014
Monthly Message from Lee & Pearl
Tweak the Pattern Swirling Snowstorm Marbled T-shirts to be used with Pattern #1001, sold separately
June 2014
Monthly Message from Lee & Pearl
Tweak the Pattern Fold Over Elastic-Edged One Piece Swimsuit to be used with Pattern #1051, sold separately
May 2014
Monthly Message from Lee & Pearl
Tweak the Pattern Fun with Beanies! to be used with Pattern #1008, sold separately
April 2014
Monthly Message from Lee & Pearl
Tweak the Pattern Ice Princess / Bridal / Red Carpet Skirt to be used with Pattern #1055, sold separately