Kristin Rutten

Pattern designer Kristin Rutten is the creator, owner and sole operator of Matilda Jo Originals, a rural Montana company which provides sewing patterns for doll clothing and accessories under the brand name "Matilda's Closet" and PVC furniture plans under the "AptOne8" label. Matilda Jo Originals focuses on providing modern designs with realistic details. In addition, the underlying goal of the business is to provide a positive role model for young girls, offering ideas, projects and pursuits...See more

Pattern designer Kristin Rutten is the creator, owner and sole operator of Matilda Jo Originals, a rural Montana company which provides sewing patterns for doll clothing and accessories under the brand name "Matilda's Closet" and PVC furniture plans under the "AptOne8" label. Matilda Jo Originals focuses on providing modern designs with realistic details. In addition, the underlying goal of the business is to provide a positive role model for young girls, offering ideas, projects and pursuits designed to inspire big dreams. All patterns are designed to be user-friendly, with step-by-step full-color photo instructions. Patterns are fully tested before release by the "Team Tillie Testers" and support is always available directly from Kristin via email and various other online platforms. Kristin likes to say that using her patterns is "like having Matilda Jo sitting in your sewing room guiding you through the process!" In addition to titles available on Amazon, all patterns and various other supporting products are available directly from the company website, in addition to a wide variety of tutorials, contests and other resources. Website: MatildaJo.com Facebook: Facebook.com/MatildaJoOriginals Instagram: Instagram.com/matilda_jo Pinterest: Pinterest.com/MatildaJoOrig Twitter: Twitter.com/matildajoorig See less