Mary Hale, owner of La Petite Boutique, sews a night gown for a doll on a sewing machine given to her by her mother, at her home in Mankato. Hale makes clothing for various kinds of dolls including Barbie and American Girl. She has been sewing for 54 years. Photo by Jackson Forderer

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