Pandora, an 18th Century Fashion Doll 18" Cloth Doll Pattern

By the 18th century, France had established itself as the unrivaled fashion center of the world, and fashion dolls, dressed in exquisitely made miniature versions of the latest styles, had become one of its chief exports. Though the purpose of these dolls, affectionately referred to as Pandora's, was to provide detailed models for dressmakers, their dainty features and miniature wardrobes couldn’t help but captivate the hearts and imaginations of the little girls who were lucky enough to get their hands on one.Thimbles and Acorns  Pandora doll is inspired by those 18th-century fashion dolls. The easy to sew cloth design can be made with simple stitched joints for a soft huggable toy or with a wire armature for a poseable fashion model. The armatured doll can even stand by itself when wearing shoes. The size and shape of the body of the doll is designed to fit in standard 18-inch doll clothes, shoes, and hats so you can outfit your doll in just about any 18-inch outfit. The simple desig