Removable and reconfigurable doll clothing

Abstract

This invention relates to reconfigurable and removable doll clothing made from one or more pieces an elastomeric, self-adhering material. The clothing may include detail such as belts, sashes and collars made from the same material of like or different color.

1 . Simulated clothing for a doll or a doll-sized or dress formed shaped mannequin comprising: 
 a first piece of material having self-adherent and elastomeric properties;    the first piece of material having a size and shape conducive for placement on or around a portion of a doll or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin;    so that the piece may be applied to a portion of a doll or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin and secured by self-adhesion of overlapping portions of the piece.    
   
   
       2 . The doll clothing of  claim 1  wherein the material resists tearing and shearing but is cuttable with scissors.  
   
   
       3 . The doll clothing of  claim 1  wherein the piece is formed into a shape that can be used to simulate an article of clothing or part thereof on a doll or a doll-sized or dress formed shaped mannequin.  
   
   
       4 . The doll clothing of  claim 1  wherein the piece is sized originally to a size and shape to form a simulated piece of clothing or part thereof.  
   
   
       5 . The doll clothing of  claim 1  wherein the material comprises a laminate of non-woven material including lengthwise elastic fibers for elasticity and including cohesive properties to provide self-adhesiveness but not adhesiveness to other materials or hair.  
   
   
       6 . The doll clothing of  claim 5  wherein the material is natural rubber latex-free.  
   
   
       7 . The doll clothing of  claim 1  further comprising a second piece of said material adapted to be applied to a portion of a doll or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin and/or said first piece.  
   
   
       8 . The doll clothing of  claim 1  further comprising a second piece of said material applied onto said first piece.  
   
   
       9 . The doll clothing of  claim 7  further comprising a third piece of said material adapted to be applied to a portion of the doll or the doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin and/or said first and/or said second piece of material.  
   
   
       10 . The doll clothing of  claim 1  wherein the piece of material simulates an article of clothing.  
   
   
       11 . The doll clothing of  claim 7  wherein the first and second pieces of said material simulate an article of clothing.  
   
   
       12 . The doll clothing of  claim 8  wherein the second piece simulates ornamentation or a pattern on the first piece.  
   
   
       13 . The doll clothing of  claim 7  wherein said first and second pieces simulate at least part of an outfit of simulated clothing for a doll or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin.  
   
   
       14 . The doll clothing of  claim 7  wherein said first and second pieces vary by color, size, or shape.  
   
   
       15 . The doll clothing of  claim 7  wherein one simulated article of clothing is configured from one or more pieces of said material.  
   
   
       16 . The doll clothing of  claim 1  in combination with a doll or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin.  
   
   
       17 . The doll clothing of  claim 16  wherein the doll or the doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin is three dimensional at least in part.  
   
   
       18 . A method of simulating clothing on a doll or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin, comprising: 
 providing a piece of material having self-adherent and elastomeric properties;    wrapping said piece around a portion of a doll or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin;    securing the piece to the doll or the doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin by overlapping and pressing together portions of the piece.    
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising a second piece of said material to the doll.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising overlaying a piece of said material over said first piece of material and adhering it by said self-adherent properties.  
   
   
       21 . A method of making doll clothing comprising: 
 providing a plurality of pieces of elastomeric, self-adherent material;    placing one or more pieces of the material on a doll figure or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin by self-adhering at least one piece to simulate the appearance of an article of clothing on the doll figure.    
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 21  wherein the article of clothing can form an accessory.  
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 21  further comprising adhering a second piece of the material onto the article of clothing, wherein the second piece forms an ornament on the article of clothing.  
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 21  further comprising adhering a second piece of the material onto the doll figure, wherein the second piece of material forms an accessory on the doll figure.  
   
   
       25 . The method of  claim 21  wherein a first piece and second pieces of material can be the same or different colors, sizes or shapes.  
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 21  wherein the article of clothing is reconfigurable.  
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 21  wherein the article of clothing is removable.  
   
   
       28 . Doll clothing made by the method of  claim 21 .  
   
   
       29 . Accessories made by the method of  claim 21 .  
   
   
       30 . The doll clothing of  claim 28  comprising at least one adhered detail such as a belt, ornament, sash, or collar also made of the material.  
   
   
       31 . The method of  claim 21  wherein the article of clothing can form shoe apparel.  
   
   
       32 . A kit for clothing a doll or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin comprising: 
 a plurality of pieces of elastomeric, self-adherent material; and    instructions for making articles of doll clothing with one or more of said pieces.    
   
   
       33 . The kit of  claim 32  wherein the pieces are of the same or different colors, sizes or shapes.  
   
   
       34 . The kit of  claim 32  further comprising a doll or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin.  
   
   
       35 . The kit of  claim 32  further comprising a fashion wheel.  
   
   
       36 . A kit for designing or making doll clothes comprising: 
 one or more pieces of elastomeric, self-adherent material for use in cutting out pieces to simulate articles of clothing, ornaments, patterns, or accessories on doll figures; and    instructions for making articles of clothing, or make patterns or accessories of the pieces for application onto dolls or doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequins.    
   
   
       37 . The kit of  claim 36  wherein the material is self-adherent, wrap made of a laminate of non-woven material and elastic fibers to provide elasticity.  
   
   
       38 . The kit of  claim 36  further comprising a doll or a doll-sized or dress form shaped mannequin.  
   
   
       39 . The kit of  claim 36  further comprising a fashion wheel.