Meet Heidi Mittiga, Designer of Flossie Potter Patterns

Get To Know Heidi, The Designer of Flossie Potter Patterns!

About Flossie Potter Patterns: Flossie Potter specializes in doll clothes sewing patterns, catering to various doll types like American Girl, WellieWishers, and others. Their designs encompass a wide range of styles, from historical attire to modern fashion trends. The patterns are available in multiple sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for different dolls. Flossie Potter's catalog includes outfits spanning various time periods, allowing enthusiasts to create historically accurate garments or contemporary looks for their dolls. With an emphasis on quality and creativity, Flossie Potter patterns provide sewing enthusiasts with the tools to craft unique and stylish clothing for their beloved dolls.

Here's a sampling of patterns. Browse the full Flossie Potter Patterns catalog today!



 

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Get To Know Heidi (In Her Own Words)

"Hello, fellow doll clothes makers! I’m Heidi Mittiga (Flossie Potter Patterns). Back in the 1990s, my daughter would pore over the doll catalogs and wish for all the outfits that were displayed in the photos. Money was tight, so I started copying them for her. I even sold a few. I came up with an idea to make doll clothes patterns that represented women of history, but it would be a long time before anyone would be able to turn an idea into a computerized pattern and sell it to seamstresses around the world.

My daughter grew up and moved on, but my idea never left. I did alterations for over a decade, and then came another daughter who also loved dolls. This time, the internet was ready. My first PDF pattern was Susan B. Anthony, and now I have over 80 patterns listed on Pixie Faire!"

Inquiring Minds Want To Know:

Q: What is your favorite sewing tip?
Whenever I sew sleeves into the armscyes, I sew with the bodice on top of the sleeve. It took me a long time to come up with this way to minimize unwanted tucks in the bodice fabric that I wouldn’t notice until the sleeve was in!

Q: Is there a new hobby, craft, or skill you’d like to learn?
Yes. I have always wanted to learn tatting. My grandma could tat, and it looked like so much fun. I’m trying!

Q: If you were to relax by the water, would you prefer the ocean waves, a babbling brook, or a rushing waterfall? 
Hands down, I’d prefer the babbling brook. That would mean that I’m in the woods, and I love the woods. (I’ve been to the ocean in California and to Niagara Falls near home in New York, but they’re both so loud that I can’t even hear myself think. So, give me the babble of a brook!)

Q: What’s your favorite flower or plant?
I love Hollyhocks next to a fence. They’re an old-fashioned flower.

Q: What would you say is the most daring or exciting thing you’ve ever done?
I took SCUBA diving lessons and dove on a wreck.

 

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100 Comments

Lizbet
Lizbet

June 24, 2024

Well…i have a few of them but my favourite are the 60’s throw back ones!

Marjory
Marjory

June 23, 2024

Flossie Potter patterns have great style across many years. I love the Little 50s Swing Coat because it is like the ones we wore at that time. They were called “toppers” and mine was pink.

Sara Denluck
Sara Denluck

June 23, 2024

So many great patterns! I love the “Sisters” dress pattern, the sleeves are so beautiful!

Chris Alexander
Chris Alexander

June 23, 2024

I love everything. From Victorian times to present. The fringe vest and bell bottoms are so cute. I remember when I used to dress that way!

Karen Funk
Karen Funk

June 23, 2024

I haven’t made any of these patterns yet. I look forward to making the cute Jellies outfit for my granddaughters.

Linda Davis
Linda Davis

June 23, 2024

I love vintage patterns, especially the bell bottoms!

N Colleen Sexton
N Colleen Sexton

June 23, 2024

I own many oh Heidi’s patterns and love all of them! My favorites are the historical patterns and accessories. Heidi’s attention to detail is seen in every design! Perfect fit and excellent directions as well as beautiful illustrations/photos. Heidi is one of my favorite designers.

Kari L. Bjorklund
Kari L. Bjorklund

June 23, 2024

I love historical costumes!!

Bev
Bev

June 23, 2024

I really like the doll sock trio pattern!

Barbara
Barbara

June 23, 2024

Loved jellies for AGD for summertime

Pat
Pat

June 23, 2024

I love the vintage patterns. There is so much attention to detail.

Marilu Badani
Marilu Badani

June 23, 2024

Love all these patterns from the early 80’s

Joanne
Joanne

June 22, 2024

Oh my goodness, this new free pattern was a joy to sew and create a new doll look for my granddaughter. I think she’s going to love your collections lots.

Jayne Ferguson
Jayne Ferguson

June 22, 2024

Such a cute outfit! I love the Susan b Anthony one the most ❤ your instructors are really clear and detailed 👌

Shanan Wroth
Shanan Wroth

June 22, 2024

I really love Halter Ego. I have recently come into possession of some vintage guipure lace that I want to use to make up this pattern.

Cindy
Cindy

June 21, 2024

I think this outfit is adorable. My favorite pattern is the hip hugger bell bottom pants. Your patterns are so easy to follow.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

June 21, 2024

I love the variety of your patterns! Could you possibly make some Hopscotch Hills patterns? Thanks!

Lisa
Lisa

June 21, 2024

I like the Jellies pattern. That I remember.

Toni C
Toni C

June 21, 2024

Oh, Heidi! I had to laugh when someone noted (my teenage years) ’60’s patterns as “historical.” Your patterns are so well thought out and easy to follow. The peasant top was made several times and adapted as a nightgown. The classy Ladies’ Club Jacket and 1950’s Pocketbook were reminiscent of Mom’s clothing. How clever the Computer-Friendly Fireplace! How useful the Dance Bag and Scalloped Bag are. These historical patterns also helped me to learn or refine techniques: Betsy Ross shop dress, Bustle Dress, Turn of Century Shirtwaists and Skirt (with its godets!). Susan B. Anthony outfit was a little hard, but kudos to you for such super work on the pattern! Thank you so much and may God bless you richly for sharing your talent!

Sue S
Sue S

June 21, 2024

I love the 1950’s Department Store outfit – reminds e of my childhood.

Renee
Renee

June 21, 2024

I like the designs that have a vintage look to them.

Constance
Constance

June 21, 2024

I really love so many of her patterns. Her 1950s are some of my favorites!

Charla
Charla

June 21, 2024

I love all the Flossie patterns but my favorites are the historical and dresses. I like the Garden Gala A line dress for 18" dolls. I have made a few in the past. My granddaughter and great niece love them all.

BJ
BJ

June 21, 2024

I’m just getting into sewing for dolls. Really enjoy all of the patterns.

Maureen A
Maureen A

June 21, 2024

I like the 1800’s Simple Stitches pattern, I love historical dresses!

Dorothy
Dorothy

June 21, 2024

I love the 70’s music and clothing. I was born in 1960 and love all her retro patterns. Going to make some bell bottoms very soon. Can’t wait….

Barbara
Barbara

June 21, 2024

I love all the retro patterns.

Kathy
Kathy

June 21, 2024

These clothes are so cute. The bell bottoms remind me of growing up when they were the in thing.

Florence
Florence

June 21, 2024

I love the Turn-of-the Century skirt and shirtwaist. They remind me of a picture I have of my great-grandma when she was young at the turn of the last century! Thank you for the giveaway!

Cheri
Cheri

June 21, 2024

I love Flossie Potter’s designs because they look timely. My favorite is Central Park 1904.

Sheila
Sheila

June 21, 2024

I love her retro patterns, especially the ’80’s!

Leslie
Leslie

June 21, 2024

I love retro clothes making! It’s a smile from beginning to end!

Cathy
Cathy

June 21, 2024

Absolutely love the historical costumes. They are a nice challenge.

Kathy Sader
Kathy Sader

June 21, 2024

The new Jellies pattern is adorable! Can’t wait to make it.

Rebecca
Rebecca

June 21, 2024

I sew for many eras and love all the retro patterns. My favorite is probably the Betsy Ross dress. I also appreciate that the 70s patterns feel realistic instead of costumey.

Laura
Laura

June 20, 2024

The old fashioned nightgown is my favorite. I’ve made it twice so far and it turns out really cute!

Sharon
Sharon

June 20, 2024

They are very creative and fit our dolls well. I enjoy making them that it is hard to decide what I like the best. I do enjoy the period costume designs.

Nancy
Nancy

June 20, 2024

Greatly admire the period patterns. As luck would have it, between my daughter and I we own dolls in all of the periods!
The 1950’s design remind me of the dresses I wore in my childhood.

designdreamer
designdreamer

June 20, 2024

It’s hard to pick a favorite, but TODAY my favorite is the bell bottom pattern.

Linda
Linda

June 20, 2024

I have several of Flossie’s patterns. Betsy Ross bundle is my current favorite that I will get next. I am in process of making the sports bag right now, to go with my LJ Track suit which turned out adorable.

TERRI
TERRI

June 20, 2024

Love the “Julie” patterns!

Grandma Freckles
Grandma Freckles

June 19, 2024

I have 22 Flossie Potter patterns in my pattern collection. They are lovely patterns. Thank you so much.

Heidi Brown
Heidi Brown

June 19, 2024

I love the Ladies Club dress. It is one of my favorites.

Karen
Karen

June 19, 2024

I like the historical patterns and those for the 1960’s & 1970’s but the one I use most it the Town and Country Set. I just made up two sets using the pattern but I got the pockets too high ( high pockets?) on one pair of shorts. Oops but my little one won’t care.

Rosemarie
Rosemarie

June 19, 2024

I like the bell bottoms with the peasant top.

Sandra
Sandra

June 19, 2024

My favorite are the boys clothes and the historical.

Marie Haxby
Marie Haxby

June 19, 2024

Love the detailed instructions

Joanne
Joanne

June 19, 2024

The big floppy hat is cute!
Ladies Club jacket is a fav, too! Thanks!

Soozee
Soozee

June 19, 2024

I love Flossie Potter Patterns. My favorite is the All Seasons Dress which I have made several using this pattern. It’s a wonderful classic pattern that’s very popular with vintage doll owners.

Chris
Chris

June 19, 2024

I enjoy the historical 70’s patterns. Wore those fashions myself. 😂

Allegra
Allegra

June 19, 2024

I love that you have historical patterns that are around the start of the 1900’s, which is Samantha’s era. So many places DON’T have that era for clothing and it’s such a shame because Samantha is my favorite! I can’t sew yet but I really want to learn so I can make clothes for my Samantha.

Sandy
Sandy

June 19, 2024

I’m lucky to have and to have made made many of her patterns. “Turn of the Century Shirtwaists” is one of my – soon to be – favorites. Thank you.

Christine
Christine

June 19, 2024

I love the old fashioned nightgown pattern — reminds me of nightgowns from when I’m little. I also want to try the 50s swimsuit. I like that it’s done in woven, not knits!

Vickie
Vickie

June 19, 2024

so talented! I can hardly wait to get a sewing area set up and get started!

Sue
Sue

June 19, 2024

I have loved the Duster coat from the first time seeing it

Jane
Jane

June 19, 2024

The bellbottoms .. I make them for myself in the 60 .. lol made them out of flower print and now I make them for my great granddaughter for her dolls.
Keep the patterns coming.
Thanks for the new pattern I’m getting this Friday for free.

J Mac
J Mac

June 19, 2024

Love Stary Night! Wish I could knit…

Jo
Jo

June 19, 2024

Great job, Heidi.

Rebecca Landis
Rebecca Landis

June 19, 2024

I love the retro patterns but mostly what I love is how well they fit.

CdnCrafter
CdnCrafter

June 19, 2024

I like the historic and retro patterns. I also like that patterns for 14" dolls are available.

Connie
Connie

June 19, 2024

I love the fringed vest and the bell bottoms.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

June 19, 2024

Love the Susan B Anthony pattern!

Summer Scott
Summer Scott

June 19, 2024

I absolutely love the old fashioned nightgown pattern! Reminds me of the ones I had as a girl!!

Allison H
Allison H

June 19, 2024

My favorite pattern for nostalgia and cuteness is the 1980s workout set, but my favorite for its design and making is the simple Just For Fun halter and apron pattern.

Ruth Ann
Ruth Ann

June 19, 2024

Love the California Baja pattern!

Elizabeth Irwin
Elizabeth Irwin

June 19, 2024

Love, love, LOVE your cute patterns!

michelle
michelle

June 19, 2024

i love ‘the sisters’ dress patterns…

Constance
Constance

June 19, 2024

I really enjoy “The Betsy Ross Bundle”

Gloria
Gloria

June 18, 2024

I have some Flossie Potter patterns. They are fun and fun to make.

Gloria
Gloria

June 18, 2024

I have some Flossie Potter patterns. They

Beverly
Beverly

June 18, 2024

Like many of the patterns. No one is the overall favorite.

Mae Lynn Be k
Mae Lynn Be k

June 18, 2024

My favorite pattern that I have made is the Ladies’ Club Dress and accessories. It makes a very pretty dress. I love the Betsy Ross dress though I haven’t made the accessories yet. The pattern that I have that I haven’t made yet is the Jellies for 16” dolls. I just think it’s adorable and Clem would look so cute in it.

Deborah
Deborah

June 18, 2024

Love these patterns, thank you for them all.

Norma Middendorf
Norma Middendorf

June 18, 2024

I have quite a few of the Flossie Potter patterns for 18 inch dolls. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the Ladies Club patterns. They make me think of Jackie Kennedy.

Heidi
Heidi

June 18, 2024

My favorite is the Bolero Vest and Gaucho Skirt pattern.

Lynda Whittemore
Lynda Whittemore

June 18, 2024

I love the retro patterns. Thanks for sharing your talent!

Charla
Charla

June 18, 2024

I have made some of these patterns already. I like them allI. I want to make more of them. I like the 1800 Simple Stitches 18 " dress because of the nice sleeves. I have been sewing for many years. I made lots of outfits and accessories for my granddaughter but now I sewer my great niece. Sewing is a good way to be creative.

Cathy
Cathy

June 18, 2024

I
Love so manyof tgese nkpatterns.

Fran Renton
Fran Renton

June 18, 2024

I love any little dress from the fifties. I was in elementary school and wore so many of those patterns. A fitted bodice, short or long sleeves, a gathered or pleated skirt and I am happy. Add a Peter Pan collar, tucking for the bodice, lace or a cumberbun and I am thrilled. I love playing around with your little girl dresses of my childhood.

Juanita
Juanita

June 18, 2024

I love your 1950s era patterns. The dresses from that time were so feminine without being bodycon. I own a couple of them.

Sue S
Sue S

June 18, 2024

I love that your patterns are retro and particularly love the bolero and gaucho skirt one.

Dori
Dori

June 18, 2024

I love the workout outfit and the fringed outfit. I had a fringed vest many years ago—so I think my AGs should have one too.

Pam Pecoraro
Pam Pecoraro

June 18, 2024

I love the Susan B Anthony pattern. Great and easy to understand instructions. I was very pleased with the final results.

K
K

June 18, 2024

Getting back to sewing after a very difficult school year

Roslyn Curry
Roslyn Curry

June 18, 2024

Love the Starry Nights cardigan pattern!

geri
geri

June 18, 2024

I love the clogs.

Sandra
Sandra

June 18, 2024

Back to the 70’s, interesting patterns.

Sherilyn
Sherilyn

June 18, 2024

I have several of your patterns. Although I haven’t made all of them yet I love the ones I have made. Lovely patterns.

Cora
Cora

June 18, 2024

I have won many blue ribbons at state fair with her history patterns.

Dorothy
Dorothy

June 18, 2024

I like her historical patterns the best.

Kristen
Kristen

June 18, 2024

I love the 80’s workout wardrobe. Totally my era and such fun outfit designs and colors.

Bridgette Shippy
Bridgette Shippy

June 18, 2024

I like the look of these patterns, especially the historical ones.

Marie Bardwell
Marie Bardwell

June 18, 2024

I really like the details and trims used

Debbie S
Debbie S

June 18, 2024

Such cute patterns, – really like the Sweet Scallops Skirt and Top

Cheryl Cunningham
Cheryl Cunningham

June 18, 2024

I absolutely love the old fashion nightgown and it will look great on my BeForever Samantha doll

Barbara Worth
Barbara Worth

June 18, 2024

Heidi, I just love ALL your creations! One of my favorites is the Pixie Hat, it’s so adorable!
Barbara

Maurine
Maurine

June 18, 2024

It would be hard to say which pattern is my favorite as I have made so many of the ones I have bought and they always turned out great due to the awesome tutorials and the quality of the pattern.

Laura
Laura

June 18, 2024

I love the historical patterns. They are so accurate to each era.

Kelly Walker
Kelly Walker

June 18, 2024

I decided to learn tatting on my vacation later this year! Etsy had a great little starter kit n sale. I look forward to it too!

Jackie
Jackie

June 18, 2024

I LOVE the Baja shirt. My whole family used to wear these while camping [where else?] in Baja. I still wear them. But several other patterns are appealing too such as the bell bottoms and the fringe vest. And who doesn’t love the Dollmark Cards!

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