The Basics
Learn crochet from the ground up. Perfect for beginners – I’ll show you all the important stitches and techniques for your first crochet projects.
The Slip Knot
The first step. How to make a slip knot for every crochet and knitting project.
Holding the Hook & Yarn
The right grip. My method for relaxed and secure crocheting.
Chain Stitch
The foundation of every crochet project. Chain stitches and chain stitch rows explained.
Single Crochet
The most important stitch. How to crochet single crochet stitches (sc).
Half Double Crochet
More height, more possibilities. The half double crochet (hdc) explained simply.
Double Crochet
Classic and versatile. How to crochet the double crochet stitch (dc).
Two Single Crochets Together
Decreasing stitches. How to crochet two single crochets together (2 sc tog).
Two Half Double Crochets Together
Decreases with half double crochets. The technique for 2 hdc tog.
Two Double Crochets Together
Clean decreases. How to crochet 2 dc tog.
Slip Stitch
Joining and finishing. The slip stitch (sl st) in detail.
Loop Stitch
Fluffy doll hair. The loop stitch (LpSt) for wigs and more.
Learn the fundamentals of sewing step by step. From choosing the right sewing machine to mastering professional sewing techniques – find everything you need here.
Sewing Machines
Which sewing machine is right for you? I’ll show you different models, share my experience, and explain what really matters when buying.
Cleaning Your Sewing Machine
Care & maintenance made easy. Learn how to clean your sewing machine properly and avoid common mistakes.
Buttons & Functions
Understanding the controls. All the important buttons and functions of your sewing machine explained simply.
Winding the Bobbin & Threading
Threading without frustration. Wind the bobbin and thread your machine correctly – step by step.
Adjusting Thread Tension
Perfect seams through proper tension. How to set your thread tension for even stitches.
Changing Needles
The right needle for every project. Which needle for what? I’ll show you the difference.
Presser Feet
Which presser foot for which stitch? An overview of the most important presser feet and their uses.
Sewing Thread
Choosing the right thread. Which thread works best for which project?
Needle & Thread Combinations
The perfect match. Find the right needle-thread combination for every fabric.
Seam Allowance
What is seam allowance? Basics for clean and precise seams.
Finishing Raw Fabric Edges
Clean edges, professional results. Different methods for finishing fabric edges.
Topstitching & Understitching
Professional sewing techniques. What do topstitching and understitching mean? I’ll show you.
Gathering Fabric
Ruffles & gathers. How to gather fabric with your sewing or serger machine.
Attaching Bias Tape
Clean edges with bias tape. On straight and curved edges – here’s how.
Twin Needle Sewing
Double seam, double beautiful. Sewing with the twin needle for professional results.
Sewing Buttonholes
Buttonholes with your machine. Step by step to the perfect buttonhole.
Sewing on Buttons
Attach buttons by machine. Quick and clean with your sewing machine.
Grain of fabric
Determining the grain of fabric. Easy ways to figure it out.
Dollmaking
Create your own 18″ doll. Amelie can share clothes with American Girl Dolls, Our Generation, or Götz dolls.
Video 1/5: The Head
Step 1: The perfect doll head. How to shape and sew the characteristic Sami Dolls head.
Video 2/5: Tracing & Sewing Pattern Pieces
Preparation is everything. Transfer and cut pattern pieces correctly.
Video 3/5: Assembling the Doll Body
The body takes shape. Put all pieces together – step by step.
Video 4/5: Embroidering Eyes & Mouth
Bring the face to life. Embroider eyes and mouth with character.
Video 5/5: Crocheting a Doll Wig
Fluffy hair in loop stitch. Crochet a wig for your Amelie.
A sweet little baby doll. Perfect for practicing your doll-making skills.
Video 1/5: The Head
Creating the head. Shaped with care.
Video 2/5: The Body
Sewing the body. Stitch and stuff the body pieces.
Video 3/5: Embroidering the Face
Bringing it to life. Embroider a sweet baby face.
Video 4/5: Crocheting a Wig
Making baby hair. Crochet a wig for your baby doll.
Video 5/5: Sewing Clothes & Accessories
Getting dressed. Sew a beanie, jumper, diaper, and blankie.
The classic Sami doll pattern for boys. Same body as the girl doll, but with different hairstyle and clothing options.
Video 1/3: Crocheting a Loop Stitch Wig
Short hair in loop stitch. Crochet a boy’s wig.
Video 2/3: Crocheting a Cap for Hair
The foundation for knotted hair. Crochet a cap to attach yarn to.
Video 3/3: Attaching Doll Hair
Securing the hair. How to attach hair neatly and securely to the head.
The classic Sami doll pattern in 6 sizes (8″, 10″, 12″, 15″, 18″, 20″). Perfect for individual dolls made with lots of love for detail.
Video 1/8: The Head
The head – the heart of the doll. How to shape the classic Sami doll head.
Video 2/8: The Doll Nose
Sweet details. A little nose for even more character.
Video 3/8: Tracing & Sewing Pattern Pieces
Precise preparation. Transfer and cut pattern pieces.
Video 4/8: Assembling the Doll Body
Connecting all pieces. The body is sewn together and stuffed.
Video 5/8: Sewing a Belly Button
Small details, big impact. How to sew a realistic belly button.
Video 6/8: Embroidering Eyes & Mouth
Creating the face. Embroider eyes and mouth with love for detail.
Video 7/8: Crocheting a Doll Wig
Hair in loop stitch. A fluffy wig for your doll.
Video 8/8: Attaching the Doll Hair
Securing the wig. How to sew the wig or hair securely to the head.
A beautful baby doll in the same proportions as Bitty Baby© dolls. So lovable, cuddly and comforting.
Video 1/6: The Head
Creating the head. Shaped with care.
Video 2/6 Sewing the body pieces
Tracing the pattern pieces. Then sewing them and cutting them out.
Video 3/6: Assembling the body pieces
Sewing the body. Stitch and stuff the body pieces.
Video 4/6: Embroidering the doll’s face
Embroidering eyes and mouth. Bringing that little personality out step by step.
Video 5/6: Crochet the doll wig
Crocheting the wig. Step by step making the baby doll hair.
Video 6/6: Diaper/Nappy
Sewing a nappy. An easy pattern, quickly made.
A special doll that stands on its own. The Standing Sami pattern is available in 2 sizes (8″ and 10″).
Video 1/5: The Head
Creating the head. Step by step to the Standing Sami doll head.
Video 2/5: The Body
Building the body. Sew and stuff the body pieces.
Video 3/5: Embroidering Eyes & Mouth
Bringing it to life. Embroider the face with character.
Video 4/5: Crocheting a Wig
Fluffy hair in loop stitch. A wig for your Standing Sami doll.
Video 5/5: Sewing Clothes
Getting dressed. Sew clothes for your Standing Sami doll.
A special doll for special moments. The Star Baby is a loving keepsake.
Video 1/4: The Head
Creating the head. With love and care.
Video 2/4: Cutting & Sewing Pattern Pieces
Preparation & sewing. Cut and sew all pieces.
Video 3/4: Embroidering Eyes & Mouth
Creating the face. Gentle features for your Star Baby.
Video 4/4: Assembling the Doll
Finishing touches. Attach the hat and body to the head.
Doll clothes for 14″ and 18″ dolls (Wellie Wishers, AGD©, OG, Götz etc.)
Dress and bloomers for 18″ dolls like Amelie, American Girl Dolls, Our Generation, and Götz. These patterns are versatile and perfect for beginners.
Video 1: Dress Bodice Without Sleeves
The foundation for every dress. Sew a bodice without sleeves.
Video 2: Peter Pan Collar
Classic and sweet. Sew a Peter Pan collar to the bodice.
Video 3: Flutter Sleeves
Light and airy. Dress bodice with flutter sleeves.
Video 4: Short Puff Sleeves
Romantic and playful. Bodice with short puff sleeves.
Video 5: Long Puff Sleeves
Perfect for cooler days. Bodice with long puff sleeves.
Video 6: Attaching the Skirt
Completing the dress. Sew the skirt to the bodice.
Video 7: Bloomers
Comfortable and cute. Bloomers for your doll.
Kimono Dress with Bias Tape
Asian-inspired. Kimono dress with bias tape hem.
Lined Kimono Dress
Elegant and high-quality. Kimono dress with lined bodice.
Halter dress
Summery and chic. A halter dress for 14″ or 18″ dolls.
Ruffle Dress
Playful and festive. A dress with ruffles.
Bolero
The perfect jacket. A bolero for cool days.
Doll underpants
Basic essentials. Simple underpants
Doll clothes for 15″ Sami Baby dolls (fits Bitty baby© dolls)
Babydoll dress
Super cute. Lovely little babydoll dress.
Bloomers
Lovely and pretty. The perfect little bloomers for your baby doll.
Bonnet
Protection from sun and wind. A lovely bonnet pattern & tutorial.
Ballerina shoes
Rounding out the outfit. Shoes to match the outfit.
Collar shirt
Classic and dapper. A cute shirt with a collar.
Suspender pants
Handy and chic. Suspender pants for your baby doll.
Newboy hat
A must-have. Absolutely gorgeous with the outfit.
Dress shoes
A simple pattern. Easy to make and a great match for the outfit.
Jumpsuit
Practical & adorable. A jumpsuit for your baby doll.
Raglan shirt
Easy to wear. A raglan short to match the jumpsuit.
Knotty hat.
Incredibly adorable. A hat with a knot at the top.
Buckle shoes.
Classic and chic. A step by step crochet tutorial.
Ballerina shoes.
Lovely with buttons. Step by step crochet tutorial for ballerina shoes.
Playsuit
Cute and practical. Sew a playsuit for your 15″ baby doll
Slouchy shoes
Comfy and sweet. Slouchy shoes to match the playsuit.
Wrap jacket
Playful and comfortable. A versatile wrap jacket.
Comfy pants
Easy to put on. Comfortable pants.
Beanie/hat
Cute and warm. A beanie or hat to match the outfit.
Comfy shoes
Completing the outfit. Comfortable shoes for the baby doll.
Doll clothes for Classic Sami Dolls
Doll dress
Versatile and beautiful. A dress with different sleeve options.
Bloomers
Comfortable and sweet. Bloomers for your doll.
Flutter-sleeve romper
Playful and cute. A romper with flutter sleeves.
Kimono dress with bias bound hem
Asian-inspired. Kimono dress with bias tape hem.
Kimono dress with lined bodice
Elegant and high-quality. Kimono dress with lined bodice.
The original Sami Loveheart Pocket Coat
Cozy and stylish. Sewing a reversible doll coat.
Newsboy cap
Stylish and cool. A newsboy cap for your boy.
Reversible Overalls
Classic and practical. Overalls for your doll.
Pillowcase Overalls
Easy and fun. Overalls made from a pillowcase.
Pajamas
Cozy for the night. Comfortable pajamas.
Raglanshirt
Casual and comfortable. A raglan shirt for your boy doll.
Doll underpants
Basic essentials. Simple underpants.
Doll shoes
Ballerina shoes
Perfect fit. Shoes for American Girl dolls and Amelie.
Felt boots
Warm and sturdy. Boots made from felt.
Fabric boots
Soft and comfortable. Fabric boots for your doll.
Crocheted shoes
For every size. Crocheted shoes for Classic Sami Dolls in sizes 8″, 10″ 12″, 15″, 18″ & 20″.
Crochet shoes for 8″ Classic Sami dolls
Crochet shoes for 10″ Classic Sami dolls
Crochet shoes for 12″ Classic Sami dolls
Crochet shoes for 15″ Classic Sami dolls
Crochet shoes for 18″ Classic Sami dolls
Crochet shoes for 20″ Classic Sami dolls
Bags
Boho bag in 3 sizes (+ Bonus doll size)
Casual and spacious. The popular Sami Boho Bag.
Diaper bag / kindy bag
Practical and versatile. Also works great as a kindergarten bag for your child.
Changing mat.
Essentials. Every baby doll needs a changing mat.
Doll boho handbag
Small and sweet. A cute handbag for your doll.
Gym bag “Becstar”
Practical with extras. Gym bag with appliqué and inside pocket.
Petal pouch
Floral and charming. A pouch in petal shape.
Tote bag “Larissa”
Large and sturdy. Perfect for fabric shopping or the beach.
Pattern of the month
Advent calendar
24 Christmas stockings. A handmade advent calendar.
Bird “Chirpie”
Cute and decorative. A little bird.
Bunny
Sweet and cuddly. A little bunny.
Christmas tree skirt
Festive and beautiful. A skirt for under the Christmas tree.
Doll backpack
For 18″ dolls. A backpack for American Girl dolls.
Doll hammock
Suitable for beginners. A cozy hammock for dolls.
Doll skirt (Wellie Wishers & AGD, OG, Götz, Amelie)
Easy and quick. A skirt for Wellie Wishers and American Girl dolls.
Envelope Cushion “Love”
Two designs. Envelope cushions in two variations.
Fabric basket
Storage with style. A sturdy fabric basket.
Foldable shopping bag “Strawberry”
Strawberry shape. A cute, foldable shopping bag.
Gift bags (reusable)
Sustainable. Reusable gift bags.
Gift wraps (reusable)
Sweetly wrapped. Reusable candy-shaped gift wraps.
Gym bag “Becstar”
Practical with extras. Gym bag with appliqué and inside pocket.
Hanging wall organizer
Organization on the wall. A hanging organizer.
Holiday wreath
Holiday décor. A wreath for the festive season.
Kitty Cat
8″ tall. A cute little cat.
Mandala flower pin cushion
Beautiful and practical. A pin cushion in mandala shape.
Needle case
Organization for your sewing room. A practical needle case.
Roll-up case for brushes and pencils
For pencils or brushes. A practical roll-up case.
Sewing machine cover
Protection from dust. A cover for your sewing machine.
Sewing machine pad
Practical with pockets. A mat with storage.
Springtime / Easter ornaments
Spring décor. Ornaments for your Easter bouquet.
Storage basket with dividers
Perfectly organized. A basket with dividers that fits in the fabric basket.
Tote bag “Larissa”
Large and sturdy. Perfect for fabric shopping or the beach.
Travel wallet
Everything organized. Space for passport, tickets, and credit cards.
Other
Diaper bag / kindy bag
Practical and versatile. Also works great as a kindergarten bag for your child.
Changing mat.
Essentials. Every baby doll needs a changing mat.
Doll carrier
For imaginative play. Easy tutorial for the doll carrier.
Heißluftballon
Spielzeug & Deko. Ein Heißluftballon für Puppen oder als Raumdekoration.
Moses basket
Doll carrier. Perfect to take dolly along.
Pillow & blanket
Warm and snug. Tuck in the baby doll with this set.
Sleeping bag
Warm and cuddly. The sleeping bag for 15″ baby dolls.