These costumes were created to develop an appreciation of antique needlework techniques. Working in the 18″ doll format allows use of full sized stitches while keeping the over all size down.
![Irish Crochet doll dress, crochet, cotton, Nancy Nehring, USA 2001](https://lacebuttons.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Irish-crochet-dress-400px-craftblog.jpg)
dress with quilted petticoat, cotton, Nancy Nehring, USA, 1996