Historically, dolls have acted as ambassadors in the world of fashion, silently, but splendidly, reflecting the tastes of their times.  Here, at Ages Designs™, we strive to bring you historically appropriate fashions with which to dress your antique or collectable reproduction doll.

Many of our La Petite Frock™ patterns are based upon the celebrated designs of Paule Fox.  These patterns have been tested for size and for the appropriateness of fabrics.  Often the patterns offer significant tips to help both the novice, as well as the expert, seamstress create garments as easily as possible while maintaining the correct lines for the doll.

"When I follow Paule's

pattern instructions

to the letter, I find

that they work

exactly as she intended"

Many customers have told us that these patterns are some of the best they have ever used due to the comprehensive instructions which are given and their fit.  In addition, many of them include instructions for making undergarments.

We plan to continually add to our inventory, developing new designs as time goes on, always embracing the notion of creating fashions that are not only elegant and historically appropriate, but also as easy to construct as possible.

Bebe Patterns

We offer French and German Bebe patterns to fit dolls ranging from 15-16 inches to dolls that are between 22-24 inches.  The patterns are size specific, so please check with us or look in the catalog to see if the pattern you are looking for has been made for your particular sized doll.  Watch for new designs coming soon!

Bleuette Patterns

We sell a wide variety of patterns for Bleuette and other dolls with 11 inch Bebe-style bodies.  Our styles range between those found when Bleuette made her debut in 1905 and the years she was most popular.  Be sure to subscribe to our catalog and newsletter  to see our full line of products.

Lady Fashion Doll Patterns

We offer designs for Lady Fashion dolls as well.  Be sure to check out our catalog and newsletter for the most up-to-date offerings.

Pret-a-Porter (Ready Made) Costumes

We will be offering dresses constructed from our patterns at our shows.  In addition, custom-made clothing is available.  Call for more information.

Welcome to the

Patterns and Clothing Department

Look below to see a sampling of the patterns we offer.

Specific selections and pricing can be found in our catalogs.  Be sure to click below to subscribe to the Petticoats Post to receive yours!

Photo Credit: Martin Horowitz 2009

Illustrations: A number of the illustrations were done by Paule Fox, others by Dale Rensing.  Rights reserved for use of copyrighted material through transfer of copyright to Dale Rensing 2008.  Others are used with permission.