Jumeau Dress Patterns
One of the biggest appeals of Jumeau dolls is their exquisite clothes. The original dress patterns were fantastic versions of the French styles of the day and were stunningly detailed. Unfortunately, the clothes were made of such fine material that they do not stand the test of time so well as the dolls themselves. These dress patterns aim to help rectify this problem.
Jumeau dolls were made of the finest available materials. Jumeau built their reputation on having the finest dolls in the world and made sure their dolls were the best in every way.This has meant that the dolls themselves have survived remarkably well. It's a testament to Jumeau that their dolls look as good today as they did the day they were made.
However, the same cannot always be said of the clothes. Jumeau doll clothes - in keeping with their reputation for high quality - were often made out of high quality silk. While this meant they looked stunning when first made. It is true that silk is hardly the world's most durable fabric. That means that today, it is increasingly hard to find a Jumeau doll with original dresses still in perfect condition. Those that are may be so delicate that any handling of them would risk them falling to pieces. Jumeau dolls in their original clothes also demand a premium in their price.
To combat this problem, many collectors like to recreate the original dresses and hats with help from Jumeau dress patterns. As well as being much cheaper, it is also great fun and a very rewarding activity. Recreating original Jumeau designs really puts you in the position of the original doll dress makers. You get a real understanding of how much care and attention they paid to making the dresses. How closely involved they had to be in the process. What challenges they faced.
Taking up the challenge of making your own dresses and hats for Jumeau dolls is a rewarding and enriching experience that you're sure to be glad to have taken on.