Are you tired of guessing what’s inside each volume of Dollybird magazine?
This page is your guide to the sewing patterns and paper crafts found in every issue.
Use the links below to jump to the volume range you’re looking for. Each entry breaks down sewing patterns by doll type, plus paper crafts and printable fabric projects, where known.
Since its debut in 2003, Dollybird has been a favorite resource for doll enthusiasts.
Published twice a year, each volume is packed with doll sewing and craft projects for dolls of all sizes, plus doll news, events, and interviews with doll artists, designers, and manufacturers.
Don’t read Japanese?
No problem.
A translation app opens up plenty of inspiration even if you can’t read a single word.
Browse by Volume Range
Dollybird Vol 1–10 | Vol 11–20 | Vol 21–30 | Vol 31–40 | Vol 41–50
Dollybird patterns cover an impressive range of doll scales and styles, making it a favorite among collectors who sew for Blythe, Momoko, Nendoroid Doll, Dollfie Dream, and Ruruko.
If you’re building your pattern library or deciding which volumes to add to your collection, this guide is here to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
📌 This guide is a work in progress! I’m working through each issue and will keep adding more as I go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patterns in Dollybird are full size, though some will require scaling up or down depending on your doll.
Patterns are printed on dedicated pattern sheets at the back of the book.
When working with them, carefully detach the sheets rather than cutting many patterns overlap on the same sheet, so cutting one pattern can damage another.
Always trace your pattern pieces onto separate paper before using them.
Most patterns lean towards the intermediate to advanced range.
That said, each issue includes beginner friendly projects too, and if you’re a determined beginner Dollybird is a wonderful way to develop your skills.
Dollybird is entirely in Japanese. A translation app is your best friend for following along with projects, reading interviews, and picking up tips and techniques.
That said, many collectors enjoy the magazine purely for the photos and use it as a source of inspiration, the eye candy alone is worth it.
The most reliable places to shop are Amazon Japan, CDJapan, Ami Ami, and Hobby Japan. Older volumes can sometimes be found secondhand as well.
Absolutely. There is a wealth of inspiration and information packed into every issue that you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Without even reading a word, the photos alone will spark ideas. Add a translation app, and you’ll unlock tips and techniques that make once confusing tasks much easier to tackle.
So if you’re a customizer, sewist, crafter, or collector, there is something in every volume for you.
Looking for More Dollybird Resources?
Complete List of Dollybird Magazine Books | Dollybird Exclusives Release List
Source: Dollybird