Here are our most recent doll clothes patterns, designed to fit your American Girl Dolls perfectly.
Click on each photo (above) to see pattern details.
Jan
13
Several readers have written to me, asking “I would like to buy doll clothes patterns, but I do not have a PayPal account. Can I use my credit card?” The answer is yes! You can use your own credit card on this site. You do not need a PayPal account. Here’s how it works:
First, click the ‘Add To Cart‘ button and fill in your name, address, etc. on the order form. Then click the ‘Continue’ button to go to the next page. On that page you will have a choice of using PayPal or your own credit card. To use your credit card, just click the link next to the pictures of the credit cards.
Thanks to all you American Girl Doll lovers, for supporting the blog!
Dec
25
Your American Girl dolls can dream tonight in these easy-to-sew baby doll pajamas. Our doll clothes patterns also fit many other popular 18 inch dolls like; Gotz Precious Day Collection, Madame Alexander and Heidi Ott. This adorable sleepwear set is the first pattern in our new “Dreamy” series.
Baby Doll Pajamas:
You can download this digital pattern and instructions right now!
There are no shipping charges, because a paper pattern is not mailed to you. After clicking on the link and downloading the product to your computer, you can print out the instructions and pattern pieces on standard 8-1/2 X 11 paper.
$4.97
This original designer pattern includes complete instructions and pattern pieces to make the lace-trimmed baby doll top and flared pajama bottoms. Just click on the green button above to start sewing now.
Please leave a comment to let us know how you like the new patterns. What would you like to see next?
Dec
15
Here’s another new outfit to add to your collection of doll clothes patterns. Your American Girl Dolls will love this trendy handbag and the espadrille shoes. The doll accessories included in this pattern are fun to make and more fun to play with.
Flared Tunic, T-Shirt and Cropped Leggings:
You can download this digital pattern and instructions right now!
There are no shipping charges, because a paper pattern is not mailed to you. After clicking on the link and downloading the product to your computer, you can print out the instructions and pattern pieces on standard 8-1/2 X 11 paper.
$9.97
This doll clothes pattern includes detailed instructions for making:
- the flared tunic
- the striped T-shirt
- the cropped leggings
- the espadrille shoes
- the drawstring handbag
Details of the drawstring handbag and espadrille shoes are shown below:
Dec
12
Now you can make this beautiful princess party dress for your 18 inch dolls. Today we’re introducing one of our first doll clothes patterns for sale. It’s easy to sew this original designer outfit created to perfectly fit your American Girl Dolls.
Flared Party Dress with Fuzzy Knit Trim:
You can download this digital pattern and instructions right now!
There are no shipping charges, because a paper pattern is not mailed to you. After clicking on the link and downloading the product to your computer, you can print out the instructions and pattern pieces on standard 8-1/2 X 11 paper.
$9.97
This doll clothes pattern includes detailed instructions for making:
- the flared party dress
- the fuzzy knit trim for the hem and the headband
- the ribbon flower for the headband
- the strappy ribbon sandals
Details of the sandals and headband are shown below:
Sep
26
Quite a few of the readers who are sewing doll clothes patterns for American Girl dolls are looking for a less expensive 18 inch doll who can wear the same clothes. The three dolls shown in the photo below are Madame Alexander Girlz dolls.
I bought these three dolls… Read the rest of this entry »
Aug
24
Doll clothes patterns are so much more interesting when they include accessories. So, don’t miss out on one of the hottest fashion trends this season, …the headband.
It’s easy to make a headband for your doll. Our headband features a giant silk flower. But you can use lots of different odds and ends like feathers, beads or buttons to make yours unique. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul
12
When you think about doll clothes patterns, you usually think about making doll clothes. But clothes are just the beginning. Your doll needs lots of other things to maintain her high-fashion lifestyle, especially if you style her hair.
Every doll needs a hair-styling cape for her at-home beauty treatments. Here’s a fun new project that’s quick and easy.
Jun
18
I’ve had a couple of requests recently for the measurements of the Springfield Collection dolls. If you’re trying to alter your doll clothes patterns to fit this line of dolls, please notice they’re quite a bit thinner than the American Girl dolls.
May
10
If you made our free hobo bag pattern, you’re probably wishing you had some money to put in your doll’s purse.
Here’s how you’ll get your unlimited supply of cash!
About four days after you sign up to get the free the hobo bag pattern, you’ll receive an email from DollClothesPatterns with your download link for the play money. You don’t have to do anything extra. It’s automatic. You can print as much money as you want. Your doll can even be a millionaire if you have enough ink in your printer.
Have fun making money!
Please leave a comment and tell us what you think of this idea.
May
4
I’m often asked where to find small-scale materials and supplies to use when sewing doll clothes patterns. For example, it’s difficult to find light-weight ribbed knit trim to use on the cuffs and waistbands of your doll’s hoodie. The adult-sized trim looks too bulky on your American Girl, or other 18 inch doll.
Find used baby clothes in good condition, and recycle the ribbed knit trim:
Apr
9
Last week, while shopping at an antiques fair, my sister called to tell me she’d just found an American Girl sewing machine. She didn’t know if the machine had any connection with today’s American Girl dolls. But, she knew I was interested in sewing machines, dolls and doll clothes patterns.
As it turns out, these small ‘crank’ sewing machines were originally produced Read the rest of this entry »
Mar
10
Doll clothes patterns and patterns for real girls have one big difference. Dolls are small and girls are big.
If you’re sewing matching outfits for your special girl and her doll, you want to make them look as much alike as possible. But, since girls are so much bigger than their dolls, you have to adjust the proportions. For example, if you plan to use a patterned fabric, the pattern on the doll’s dress should be much smaller in proportion than the pattern on the girl’s dress.
Girl-sized fabric:
Say you want to use a flowered print. If each of the flowers on the fabric you’ve selected for the girl are about the size of the girl’s hand, then you’ll want to find a matching fabric for the doll with flowers about the size of the doll’s hand.
Doll-sized fabric:
Jan
11
Here’s another fun project you can cut and sew without needing to buy doll clothes patterns.
Look in your closet for cotton knit fabric you can recycle and reuse to make your doll a rag scarf. All you need are two or three old t-shirts in coordinating colors. If you’re creative, you can use white t-shirts and dye them before cutting the strips.
Be brave with your color choices. Experiment. Mix and match until you find striking combinations, like sky blue, aqua and teal …or maroon, apple red and pumpkin.
Dec
2
Doll clothes patterns should be inspired by the latest fashion trends. The same is true of doll accessories. Your choice of accessories can complete an outfit, or make it ordinary.
One of the strongest accessory trends we see today is the tote… or oversized handbag. (A hobo bag is shown below.)
The oversized handbag has replaced the backpack as the new ‘must have’ fashion item. Read the rest of this entry »
Nov
19
Doll clothes patterns that fit perfectly when made in woven fabrics may not fit at all when sewn in knits. Loose and stretchy knit fabrics can be difficult to handle if you don’t know a few important tricks.
1.) When cutting out the doll clothes patterns, first cut the fabric along one of the ribs in the knit. Use this as the grain line when you pin your pattern piece in place, even if it isn’t parallel with the selvage edge. If your knit is very crooked, wash it. Then while it’s wet, pull it into shape or ‘block’ it with your hands and lay it flat to dry.
2.) Use seam tape to prevent the fabric from stretching and to maintain the size of the original doll clothes patterns. See the photo below. Also try not to pull the seams when surging or zigzagging the unfinished seam lines.
3.) Use steam to ‘block’ your knits into shape. Be very careful when using steam on knits. It can either shrink the garment, or restore its shape. Read the rest of this entry »
Nov
12
Doll clothes patterns are sized for an exact fit. You invest lots of time and money to sew them into great outfits for your American Girl and 18-inch dolls. But, you may be overlooking something very important. Did you launder the fabric before cutting out the pattern pieces? There are several good reasons to pre-wash: Read the rest of this entry »
Nov
10
Doll clothes patterns can be adjusted before cutting, to ensure a perfect fit for a variety of dolls. You can easily see size differences by comparing the measurements of three popular 18-inch dolls:
- Madame Alexander ‘Girlz’
- American Girl Dolls
- Gotz ‘Precious Day Collection’
The lines drawn on the dolls in the photo above show exactly where to measure your dolls. American Girl dolls have become the standard for the proper fit of doll clothes patterns. But, if you measure first and adjust carefully, your doll clothes and doll accessories can fit most 18-inch dolls. Let’s compare.
Nov
6
Doll clothes patterns can be confusing when it comes to achieving a proper fit. The first thing I discovered when I started sewing for my American Girl dolls is that not all 18-inch doll bodies are the same size. That means your doll clothes patterns require small adjustments and alterations to fit each doll. So, lets look at several different dolls and compare their body sizes.
The dolls shown in the photo above are (left to right):
- Lindsey, a Springfield Collection doll
- Julie, an American Girl doll made in 2008
- Girlz, a Madame Alexander doll
- A German doll made by Heidi Ott
- Kaya, an American Girl doll made in 2002
As a group, these dolls appear to be very similar. However, there are slight differences, even among American Girl dolls that will affect the fit of the doll clothes patterns. Because the 18-inch dolls have cloth bodies that are made by humans in sewing factories, quality control is sometimes an issue. I had to return my first Julie doll to the American Girl store. Her head was not attached halfway between her shoulders, but was mounted closer to one of her arms. Her body looked distorted, especially in a short-sleeved top. My point is… Even among the dolls made by one manufacturer, there are variations in body size. Sometimes seamstresses take larger seams, causing the bodies to be smaller. They may use more or less stuffing, which will change the size of the doll’s waistline. If the doll is not stuffed tightly enough, it will be difficult for her to stand on her own. She’ll need a doll stand, like the one shown in the photo above. Read the rest of this entry »
Oct
28
Doll clothes patterns this season should include an updated version of the ‘hoodie.’ The hoodie has a great new look. It’s longer… almost knee-length with a loose, more relaxed hood. Two of the most popular styles include the wrap-front and zip-front. Other styles may have either long or short sleeves, like the hoodies in my drawings. Read the rest of this entry »
