I've been having fun recently making dolls clothes. A friend of mine has three granddaughters and they are all getting a doll each for Christmas. The doll they are getting is similar to the American Girl doll so it's quite a big size. When my friend said she was going to try and make clothes for them I couldn't help but volunteer to make some too. I have made a few cloth dolls and I remembered buying a pattern about ten years ago for dolls dresses. I don't really know why I bought this pattern, I think I just liked how it looked! Well, when I checked the pattern it is for American Girl. What a coincidence!!!
The first thing I made was this petticoat.
I found a pattern for it online.
Then I made the vest to match...
Also online was this dress pattern that I made next...
And then this one...
Now that I've had a bit of practise I'll have a go with the pattern I bought.
5 comments:
Ann, your doll clothes are absolutely fabulous...what fortunate little granddaughters your friend has...can't wait to see the American Girl doll clothes!
The doll dresses are absolutely lovely! And what a nice surprise to find your pattern was just the right size for the doll! I must admit that I've never made doll clothes before... although I imagine that sewing baby clothes would be the same! I love, love, love sewing for little girls.
Hi Ann, you sond as if you are really enjoying making these beautiful dolls outfits, you are just a big kid at heart!
they're so sweet and they'll last a whole lot better than shop bought outfits with their flimsy stitching and velcro fastenings
Thanks for sharing. I especially like the Katie Dress pattern. What did you think of the pattern from American Girl? I haven't tried any of them myself, but I've heard that they're not for the faint of heart.
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