Learn To Sew for Dolls


       Do you have trouble finding and purchasing enough clothing for your doll? Mothers, sisters, and Grandmothers are sometimes very busy and have little time to manage their own wardrobes, let alone a doll's. So here our family will help young people learn to sew, step-by-step, until dolls everywhere have plenty to dress up in, for any special occasion.

DIY Fashion Shows:
Before You Begin: sewing tips and advice
First Sewing Projects: Pin cushions make perfect introductory sewing projects for new students.
Sewing Clothes and Accessories to Grow Your Doll's Wardrobe:  Whether you are altering what you have or starting with new fabrics and notions, sewing for your doll can be a rewarding hobby, help save you money and be an opportunity to develop a unique wardrobe for your favorite doll!
  1. How to sew hair bows for your dolls... - A beginner sewing project for young people.
  2. Snowflake Swaddle Pattern - great beginning sewing pattern, recycle an old sweatshirt, free pattern for your baby dolls (free pattern)
  3. Sew Quick Summer Skirts! - Fabric remnants, scraps and notions sure come in handy when sewing for such small bodies...
  4. Sew Reversible Doll Baby Bibs... - so fun and easy, you will want to sew a whole stack! (free pattern)
  5. These scout vests can be either sewn or no sew - To sew or not to sew, either way you can craft some pretty cute costume vests for your doll's summer camp experience.
  6. How to Alter Footed Pajamas for A Doll - Not easy to do but some of my visitors are curious just how to do this. So, I've tried to describe it the best way I can without using video... (sigh)
  7. Chinese New Year's Dresses for 18inch Dolls - Wine bottles don't need clothes but dolls do!
  8. Make Simple Beanie Caps for Baby Dolls - Make warm and fuzzy night caps for all of your baby dolls using socks...
  9. Sew Sock Slacks for Fashion Dolls - Knit coordinates are always in fashion for dolls.
  10. Spaghetti String, Summer Top for a Curvy Fashionista - Embroidered socks made into quick and easy doll clothes.
  11. Quick and Easy Skeleton Costume for a Doll - Don't like to sew so much? Find out just how quick it is to convert a stuffed softie into a costume for a doll this Halloween or for Mardi Gras if you prefer.
  12. How To Sew a Straight Knit Skirt for A Fashion Doll  - Yet another easy fashion for Barbie made from socks without partners.
  13. Sew a Jersey/Sweater for Ken or Barbie - 10" - 12" dolls need not go cold this winter!
  14. Sew a Night Shirt for A Doll - It takes so little effort to alter baby sleepwear into doll sleepwear...
  15. Sew Footed Pajamas For an 8", Small Baby Doll - This free pattern is one piece without sleeves for Summer wear. (free pattern)
  16. Altering infant clothing to fit a baby doll - Recycle and reuse baby clothes for your dolls; it's much less expensive than purchasing new fabric and notions.
  17. How to alter leggings for your 18" dolls - Every doll should own several pairs of leggings to extend their wardrobe into the cooler months.
  18. Simple Summer Length Wrap Skirts for 18" Dolls - skirts that can be made without patterns...
  19. Sew Hot Pink Summer Jumpers for Your Dolls - In the United States, a pinafore is often called a jumper. Sew these without a pattern!
  20. Winter Flannel Nightgown Pattern - for 10" to 12" baby dolls (free pattern)
  21. How I made a paisley sundress from an upcycled skirt... - a simple idea that any sewer can reproduce by measuring the height and width of their doll.
  22. How to make handker-shifts from 1966 - make better use of those old-fashioned handkerchiefs!
  23. Cut blanket ponchos for 18" dolls - These have a Southwestern motifs.
  24. How to sew Scrunchies for dolls - history and directions for sewing this trendy hair tie from the 1980s and 90s.
  25. DIY Wide Velour Fabric Headbands - easy to make, plus learn how to craft felt roses to attach to these headbands...
  26. Cozy Couture from Recycled Fleece for AG Dolls - pink and blue matching fleecy sets for winter playtime!
  27. Sew a Disney Princess Salon Apron - made from a half circle, without sleeves
  28. How to sew doll swimsuits using socks... - This craft may be accomplished with or without sewing the seams. 
  29. DIY AG doll robe from a pillowcase - Our examples are made from silky pillowcases but you can make similar robes using flannel as well.
  30. Sew a native ribbon skirt for your doll...- Take a simple gathered skirt to a whole new level...
  31. Short, simple and sweet jumpers for school - It's time to go back to school and A-line dresses for dolls can be sewn to flatter any personal style.
  32. Sew Bohemian Bags for Your Dolls - these look like crazy quilts
Fairy Tale Dolls Redressed: The patterns and methods I've used to redress popular 10" to 12" Disney Princess Dolls
Tiny Embroidery Designs for Doll Items:
Hand Crafted Dolls: 
  1. Craft a Simple Sunday Pew Baby Doll With Christening Gown - A simple first set of directions for those of you who have yet to sew a sock doll.
  2. How to Make a Raggedy Doll   - Plus a sample of a doll made up from the pattern to see. (free 6" pattern) 
  3. 18" Doll Sized Sock Dolls - This page will be updated as new mini sock dolls are made. The post includes: sock monkey, 
  4. The Pompon Puddle Pet from the 1960's - Directions for an original vintage pink poodle from 1960s as well as a newer set of directions for a contemporary version are included here.
  5. A Little Doll From Piotrków  - See how I repaired a clay doll body with cotton batting and a pair of pliers.
Doll Clothes Patterns: Reviews and Patterns

Doll Fashion Shows We Love at Youtube:

How to Sew Doll Blankets, Quilts, Linens, etc. for doll beds and cradles. Plus other accessories for child sized kitchens and market stalls:
  1. A Redwork Doll Blanket - I used a coloring page of a turtle to inform my embroidery work for this unique baby doll blanket.
  2. Sew a Security Blanket For A Baby Doll - Our security blankets have stuffed animal heads, these are oh so adorable for any baby doll!
  3. Sew Super Sweet Sleeping Bags for 18" Dolls - Design your doll's sleeping bags with fun chocolate or bubble gum prints and make novelty pillows to match too.
  4. How to Recycle a Hammock for A Doll - We used old log cabin scraps for this upcycle doll DIY.
  5. Sew a Snuggly Afghan for Cool Fall Evenings - A cozy and not so scary Halloween afghan for your dolls to snuggle up in during the cool Fall months.
  6. Sew a Hanukkah Table Runner for Your Dolls - download a free Star of David pattern for your doll's Jewish holiday celebrations.
  7. How to sew a doll's pillow with two sides... - tips and sample pillows from across the web
  8. Crafting burlap coffee bean bags and purchasing a burr mill... - child kitchen and market stall accessory 
  9. Applique Small Potholders for A Play Oven - dress up old things with felt applique flowers and fruit
Things to make to help organize a doll's closet full of clothes:
Doll Clothing Collections:
Vintage Patterns for Stuffed Animals and Dolls:
Fashions By The Decade - For students to explore, dream, learn and design their own doll clothes, hats and hair styes by time period... 1850s - 1889, 1890s -1909, 1910s, 1920s,1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s

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