What are neck strings and why do we want them? From 1986 to 2016 American Girl dolls had neck strings to keep the head attached to the body. The single cord goes in one side and out the other in a sewn loop on the cloth body and can be cinched tight around the … Continue reading Replacing Neck Strings Tutorial

   Let's talk about eyeballs! Eye replacement can be very scary if you have never done it before. I was really nervous my first time and I've messed up some eyeballs along the way but now it's a common occurrence here at Dandridge House. Today I will share my mistakes and what I've learned. Some … Continue reading Doll Eye Removal and Replacement Tutorial

   Let's get our glam on! Nothing makes a doll look worse than bad hair! I see dolls that aren't in bad shape but their hair makes you cringe. As I have already shared with you, I love to fix up abused dolls and restore them to their former glory. Because of this, I have … Continue reading Restoring Doll Hair Tutorial

   I have a very large collection of AG dolls and the majority of them came to me secondhand. Over the years I have learned how to repair almost every issue I have encountered. Today let’s focus on loose limbs. American Girl doll vinyl limbs are attached to the body with an elastic cord from … Continue reading How To Re-String A Doll Tutorial