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.
The Springfield Collection is sold at Michael’s craft stores. Although they’re not as well-made as American Girl, they’re considerably less expensive than American Girl, …and they make good ’starter dolls’ if you’re on a tight budget. If you watch for a half-price coupon, you can get a real bargain. Just remember, because of the size difference, you’ll have to adjust your doll clothes patterns to get a great fit.
Compare these measurements to the measurements listed in the earlier post (on Nov. 10, 2008) if you’re attempting to alter commercial doll clothes patterns made for 18 inch dolls. Also, because all these dolls have cloth bodies, the measurements may vary slightly from doll to doll. Allow for ‘ease.’
Overall Height: 17-1/2 inches tall
Bust: 10-1/2 inches, Waist: 10 inches, Hips: 11-3/4 inches
Inseam: 6-1/2 inches, Thigh: 5-1/4, Calf: 4-1/2 inches
Arm (shoulder to wrist): 5-1/8 inches
Arm (armpit to wrist): 3-1/4 inches
Around the Shoulders: 13-3/4 inches
Around the Neck: 5-3/4 inches, Neck Height: 3/8 inches
Around Head: 11 inches, Foot: 2-5/8 long X 1-3/8 inches wide
August 20th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Dear Peggy
Thank you for the pattern I want to make it a little bigger for my self, to have this net littel hobo bag
Dianna Baas
December 4th, 2009 at 5:00 am
Hi I just joined and love your site I had to share it with my mom and other doll fenatics. I was wondering if anyone has an easy shirt pattern. I am not a great seemstress and the thought of making a shirt scares me but I made my girls 5 different skirts for -mas and have no shirts. Also I have a springfeild doll and love it. She is very cute and only cost me 16.99.
Thank you Cassie
December 30th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Do you know who makes the new Fancy Nancy doll from Target? My daughter tells me she is a Madame Alexander doll. I haven’t taken her out of her box yet so would appreciate any hints about making suitably fancy and well fitting clothes for her.
December 31st, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Bobbie,
Sorry, but I don’t know about Fancy Nancy. From the photos online, she appears to have a very different body shape than American Girls. Maybe one of the other blog readers can write in and answer your question.
Peggy
January 4th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Fancy Nancy is a Madame Alexander product (doll). Just type in ‘Madame Alexander’ into your search engine. Search of the site will give you a view of what the clothes for the doll look like. Also, checking out the clothes at Target as well as the books will help.
January 10th, 2010 at 9:30 am
WOW! this is my first time sewing. This website made it easier for me, so I can sew better! Thanks, Peggy!
February 10th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
The Fancy Nancy doll at target is made by Jakks Pacific. She is beautiful, my little girl just loves her!
February 19th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
My daughter just received the Fancy Nancy doll (Target one) and her body is quite different than the American Girl dolls. Her chest is smaller and her waist a bit wider and her hips a bit wider. Her shoulders are much smaller too. I thought I could use an AG pattern, but it won’t work. Any advice??
February 21st, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Danielle,
Sorry, I don’t have a Fancy Nancy doll. It takes so much time to create original patterns, I have to stick with one body type. (18′ American Girl Dolls)
If I had your problem, I would go to Target and purchase a ready-made outfit that fits the doll’s body snugly. It should be a basic style, like a t-shirt and a pair of pants. Then I would VERY carefully (so as NOT to stretch it) rip it apart, gently iron it and trace around the individual pieces to create a paper pattern.
Then you can make lots of t-shirts and pants in different fabrics. Hope that helps.
Peggy
April 12th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
I use patterns from McCalls and Simplicity when sewing for 18″ dolls. The patterns fit all American Girl dolls and also Springfield, Madam Alexander, Gotz and My Generation dolls. Take your doll’s measurements and try and find a pattern to match those measurements. The measurements of the clothes are on the back of the pattern.