Patterns

Patterns

I am enamored with the American Patsy Family dolls and with the French and German all bisque Mignonettes. Here are a few patterns for them.

La Poupee Modele 1878 - 1917
Mignonnette All Bisque 5" - 6" Dolls

La Poupee Modele was the leading children's magazine in the late 1800's, and offered children the latest fashion patterns for their dolls. In 1878 they introduced patterns for the little all bisque dolls and called them pocket dolls, then later called them Mignonnettes.

The La Poupee Modele pattern pieces don't always fit together and there were no instructions since most ladies learned needlework at a very early age. Over the years La Poupee Modele offered 403 patterns and sketches, including 14 complete wardrobe plates; 70 printed fabric sheets; and 63 cardboard plates.The most exciting patterns were the printed fabric sheets, so all you have to do is cut out and stitch. These are complete kits, so they include all the trims you need to complete the outfits. It makes sewing for these tiny dolls so much fun, just grab a needle thread and scissors and you can take them anywhere to work on.

I have made adjustments to the patterns so the pieces fit together accurately and have written detailed instructions with pictures to help you create wonderful costumes for your little pocket dolls. I have even included a loose translation of the French text that went with each pattern. For authenticity, I have referenced actual copies of the antique La Poupee Modele magazines and the book "Mignonnette her history, wardrobe and miniature world 1878-1917".

Mignonette Premier Lingerie Trousseau
Pattern and Printed Fabric Sheets
August 1878
Click here for more pictures.
August 1878, La Poupee Modele introduced the little pocket dolls and offered a Premier Lingerie Trousseau on a printed fabric sheet. The pattern includes: slip, underwear, nightgown, bed jacket, night cap, 4 handkerchiefs and a collar and cuffs. The printed fabric sheets are printed on fine Swiss Batiste, and includes the pattern with instructions and the trims to complete each piece. Just the printed pattern is available also.
Fits all bisque dolls 5" - 6".

Mignonette Percale Dress, 2 Hats, and Shoes
Pattern, Printed Fabric Sheet & Printed Cardstock
September 1878
Click here for more pictures.
September 1878, La Poupee Modele offered a red striped dress on a printed fabric sheet, and two printed hats and a pair of shoes printed on cardboard. This set includes: A red striped dress printed on cotton fabric; cardstock printed in color with two hats, and a pair of shoes; and an additional printed cardstock used to complete the hats; and trims for the dress and hats. The pattern includes detailed directions to complete the dress, two hats, and a pair of shoes as shown.
Fits all bisque dolls 5" - 6".

Mignonette Velvet Stole, Silk Apron, and Red Flannel Cape
Pattern and Printed Fabric Sheet
October 1878
Click here for more pictures.
The October 1878 issue of La Poupee Modele had three items for the little pocket dolls: a printed fabric sheet for a red flannel cape with a hood, and a printed cardboard pattern for a black velvet stole and a black silk apron. The beautiful velvet stole is suitable to go to the opera, and the flannel cape will do well for everyday wear, and of course every little girl needs an apron to cover her dresses. The pattern includes detailed directions to complete the stole, cape, and apron as shown; a printed fabric sheet with both lining fabric and flannel for the red flannel cape; and cardboard patterns for the velvet stole and silk apron with black velvet and black silk fabric and all the trims you need. The dolls pictured are 4 1/2" and 5 1/4" tall.
Fits all bisque dolls 5" - 6".

Mignonette La Robe de Laine Bleue, Charming Small Slippers, Stockings
Pattern and Printed Fabric Sheet
November 1878
Click here for more pictures.
The November 1878 issue of La Poupee Modele had three items for the little pocket dolls: a printed fabric sheet for a sky blue dress, charming small slippers, and stockings. There is a pattern included if you want to embroider the lace, but you can use any small lace to trim this delightful dress.
The dolls pictured are 5 1/4" and 6" tall.The pattern includes the pattern with detailed directions, a printed fabric sheet for one dress and the slippers, cardboard and leather soles to complete the slippers, and the pattern for the stockings, and the trims to complete everything.
Fits all bisque dolls 5" - 6".

Mignonette Petit Pardessus - Small Overcoat & Gentil Bonnet
Pattern and Printed Fabric Sheet
December 1878
Click here for more pictures.
The December 1878 issue of La Poupee Modele published a wool coat for the little pocket doll printed on white wool. After I finished the coat, it seemed like she needed a hat, so I found a hat for a larger doll in the La Poupee Modele magazine in the same year and reduced it to match the coat.
The doll pictured is 5 1/4" tall. This pattern includes a pattern with detailed directions, a printed wool felt fabric sheet for the coat and hat pictured, and printed cardstock, and silk lining for the base of the hat with all the trims you need to complete the outfit.
Fits all bisque dolls 5" - 6".

This pattern is an exact copy of the original Army Skippy doll outfit. The pictures show the finished outfit. The pattern includes detailed instructions to complete the pictured outfit and both hats.
Click here for more pictures.

This pattern is copied from a Skippy Aviator Costume. His outfit includes a jumpsuit, belt, hat, and goggles, and the patch pattern that reads "Keep 'em Flying"
Click here for more pictures.


1889 French Frock, Hat, and Lingerie This beautiful pattern will fit an all bisque doll from 7" - 8" tall. The pattern includes corset/waist, bloomers, full slip, dress, and hat. The directions are detailed and include many pictures. Click here for more pictures. 1889 French Frock Pattern 7" - 8"	1878 Dress and Hats Lingerie, shoes, and socks This lovely pattern will fit dolls from 7" - 8" tall. The pattern includes two dress variations, two hats, chemise, bloomers, slip, shoes and socks. The directions are detailed and include many pictures. Click here for more pictures. 1878 Dress Pattern 7" - 8"