Colette Wolff - Platypusnow
Platypusnow... Selected Vintage Platypus Patterns from the PLATYPUS collection originally designed and published by Colette Wolff during the '70s and '80s and sold through PLATYPUS mail order catalogs.
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***November 2020 - We are sad to announce that Colette has passed away. She will be deeply missed by dollmakers worldwide. Her family is keeping her doll designs available for future generations of dollmakers.
Designs are Presented in Quality Detailed Pattern Booklets!
- 8½" x 11“ multi-page booklets.
- Annotated, precision-matched patterns, printed on 11" x 17" sheets.
- Detailed, clear, step-by-step instructions with numerous line drawings.
Example of Two pages from a PLATYPUS pattern booklet.
Colette has converted vintage color slides of some of her original prototypes into digital format for you to see. Take a look at color photos of Bridget, 4 Little Dolls, Cloth Train, Giggle, Muslin Angels and Veronica with her 5 costumes below.
- Patterns Labeled 
are Paper Patterns, Printed and Mailed
- Patterns Labeled 
are E-Patterns, PDF Instant Download
*** All patterns are available in PRINT with several also available in PDF format.
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2 Basic Body Patterns (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99TWO DOLLS TO PERSONALIZE - Original Designs by Colette Wolff. Two blank muslin-bodied doll figures: an easy-to-make 15” silhouette figure (15” Spirit Doll) and a realistically shaped 18” figure (18” Challenge...Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99 -
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Armadillo and a Bird Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99Armadillo and Bird - The bird catching a ride on the Armadillo's back stands 4 1/2" tall on wire legs and feet. The button-eyed, 9-banded Armadillo is 13 1/2" long, excluding his 5" tail. Original Designs by Colette Wolff. New...Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99 -
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PENELOPE DOLL and Costume Set #1, Sewing Patterns (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Price $10.99 - $28.02PENELOPE DOLL - A little girl doll with a wardrobe of make-believe and everyday clothing. Doll and Costume Patterns available individually or as a complete set (best deal - 20% Off!) Original Design by Colette Wolff. Classic Doll Pattern...Price $10.99 - $28.02 -
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TWO TURTLES Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99TWO TURTLES - The larger Turtle with the uplifted head measures 11" from nose to tail. The smaller Turtle with head turned to the side is 2" shorter. Under their colorful shells, they're curious but ever so slightly dumb. Original...Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99 -
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Little Stuffed Animals Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99MENAGERIE OF LITTLE STUFFED ANIMALS The seven creatures in our menagerie have been delighting children, teenagers, and adults for over 30 years. They're small the Hippo is 6" x 10", the Owl and the Penguin stand 9" tall but they're large in...Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99 -
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Platypus Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Price $4.99Platypus - Our mascot — a small mammal, native to Australia, nocturnal and shy, that we’ve materialized with cloth and stuffing. Original Designs by Colette Wolff. Low Priced Pattern Leaflet! Join...Price $4.99 -
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MINIATURE QUILTING SCENE, Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Sale Price $10.19Price $11.99MINIATURE QUILTING SCENE - The family―a visiting Aunt, Grandmother, Mother, and Daughter―gather around the quilting frame to admire Daughter's "First Quilt." - Original Design by Colette Wolff. New Release of a Classic...Sale Price $10.19Price $11.99 -
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2 Basic Muslin Doll Body Patterns (PDF Download) by Colette Wolff
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Price $7.00TWO DOLLS TO PERSONALIZE - Original Designs by Colette Wolff.Two blank muslin-bodied doll figures: an easy-to-make 15” silhouette figure (15” Spirit Doll) and a realistically shaped 18” figure (18” Challenge Doll), both intended...Price $7.00 -
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Betsy, Dollmaking Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Sale Price $10.19Price $11.99Betsy - 16” young girl cloth doll pattern with old-fashioned clothing by designer Colette Wolff. New Release of a Classic Pattern! Quality printed Cloth Doll Pattern which we will mailed to you. Betsy by Colette...Sale Price $10.19Price $11.99 -
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4 LITTLE DOLLS, Patterns (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Sale Price $8.49Price $9.994 Little Dolls - 6” Cherub, 5” Abigail, 5” Teddy Bear, 3½” Bearded Man Original Design by Colette Wolff. New Release of a Classic Pattern! Quality printed Cloth Doll Pattern which we will mailed to you...Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99 -
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Two Turtles - A Classic Cloth Doll Making Pattern (PDF Download) by Colette Wolff
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Price $9.00Two Turtles ~ A Classic Cloth Doll Making Pattern by Colette Wolff of Platypusnow Designs - Download Sewing PatternThe larger Turtle with the uplifted head measures 11" from nose to tail. The smaller Turtle with head turned to the side is 2" shorter...Price $9.00 -
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Veronica - Cloth Doll and Costume, Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Price $10.99 - $51.79THE "VERONICA" SERIES - A Cloth Doll and Costume Series by Colette Wolff. A 6 Pattern Set - "Veronica" Doll (24" adult mannequin) and 5 Period Costume Patterns (1760, 1775, 1790, 1805, and 1860.) All Original Design by Colette...Price $10.99 - $51.79 -
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PENELOPE Costume Set #2, Patterns (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Price $27.00PENELOPE Costume Set #2 - 3 Pattern Set! "Puritan Costume", "Norwegian Costume" and "Red Riding Hood Outfit" patterns for Penelope. Original Design by Colette Wolff. Classic Patterns - 2nd Set of 3 Costume Patterns! Quality printed...Price $27.00 -
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Sally & Sebastion, Patterns (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Price $10.99 - $19.99Sally & Sebastion - A pair of playmate dolls!Pattern for 13" Cloth Dolls Designed by Colette Wolff. Two dolls, 13" tall, made with details you'd expect to find in dolls two times as large! Curvy bodies shaped with darts, gussets and precision...Price $10.99 - $19.99 -
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Cat and Mouse Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99Cat and Mouse Our settin' Cat with the tucked-in tail measures 11" front to back and 7" from paws to ears; the Mice who warily keep the Cat in sight sit 3½" tall. Booklet contains full-size patterns and detailed, illustrated instructions. Body...Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99 -
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Hen and Chicks Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99Hen and Chicks - Chicks 4" tall, clamoring for a meal, surround our broody Hen who sits a proud 10" to the top of her bright red comb and measures 10" from the tip of her quilted tail to the tip of her yellow beak . Original Designs...Sale Price $8.49Price $9.99 -
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BRIDGIT, Cloth Doll Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Sale Price $10.19Price $11.99BRIDGIT - An American country-girl doll from a previous time by designer Colette Wolff. New Release of a Classic Pattern! Quality printed Cloth Doll Pattern which we will mailed to you. BRIDGIT by Colette Wolff With her...Sale Price $10.19Price $11.99 -
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Phoebe - A Contemporary Peddler Cloth Doll Making Pattern (PDF Download) by Colette Wolff
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Price $11.00Phoebe - A Contemporary Peddler Cloth Doll Making Pattern by Colette Wolff of Platypusnow Designs - Download Sewing PatternPattern contains full-size patterns and detailed, illustrated instructions- 18" muslin-bodied, firmly stuffed, mature figure;...Price $11.00 -
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Doll and Cradle Quilts, Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Price $9.99Doll and Cradle Quilts by Colette Wolff Booklet contains exceptionally detailed, illustrated instructions. ● Little quilts that look as complex as quilts six times larger—geometric designs much easier to cut and sew than they...Price $9.99 -
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Trio of Little Girl, Doll Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Colette Wolff
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Price $9.99Trio of Little Girl Dolls! Pattern for three easy-to-make dolls... 5" Abigail, 8" Debbie and 13" Susie Original Cloth Dolls Designed by Colette Wolff. Booklet contains full-size patterns and detailed, illustrated instructions.● Pen-drawn...Price $9.99