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Video TutorialCriss Cross Dress For 18" and 14 " DollsFabric Requirement18 Inch Doll: 36" x 24"14 Inch Doll: 24" x 20"Connect the pattern, Cut all the fabric according to the patterns Instruction #Bodice1. Sew the bodice front to back sections at the shoulders, Do the same with the lining. Press seam open.2. Sew the lining to the bodice at the front to the center back seams and each armhole.3. Clip the curves, corner and turn the right side out; Press.4. Matching armhole seams. Stitch together t
Ella Doll Dress Pattern is designed for 18 inch dolls, such as Gotz Little Sister Dolls, American Girl Dolls, and other similarly sized 18" Dolls. Boutique style made simple with easy to follow instructions and loads of pictures. Ella is elegant and classy. She looks well dressed, whether she's in a country fair frock taking a ride on the Ferris Wheel or climbing the steps to attend her first ball. Listing is for the paper sewing pattern, not a finished product. It will be sent in the mail upon cleared payment. All my paper patterns are printed professionally at a local print shop and are also distributed to quilt shops. Avery Lane Designs is not affiliated with any doll company. Pattern Details Skill level: Confident Beginner 3 views: Country Fair Dress, Modern City Dress, and Ball Gown fit for a flower girl or princess. Inspired by vintage dress patterns, Ella can be made to fit any setting and personality. This dress features a fitted bodice, gathering at the sleeves, full gathered skirt in 3 lengths, and a back opening. This is a physical pattern which will be sent in the mail to you. Materials List All Views scrap of fabric for the lining (approximately 18"x5") 1/4 yard soft hook and loop tape (or other preferred closure) Matching thread View 1 1/4 yard fabric, small floral cotton View 2 fat quarter of fabric for bodice and sleeves 1/6 yard of fabric for upper skirt piece 1/6 yard of fabric for lower skirt piece View 3 1/3 yard of fabric Wholesale pricing available. Please contact me for information. Got Help? Additional help from me is just a convo or email away. Many sewing tutorials and free projects on my blog: www.AveryLaneSewing.com Please note that this listing is for a sewing pattern and instructions only, not for the finished product. Copyright Notice You may make as many dresses as you like with this pattern, as well as sell your beautiful creations. You may not sell my pattern, just finished your products. The pattern, photos, instructions, and information in this eBook are protected by U.S. Copyright laws. Any reproduction of this book, instructions, photos, and/or any of its contents in any form is strictly prohibited by law. Purchase of this pattern does not constitute transfer of copyright. Please do not share, copy, or distribute my pattern without prior written consent. Avery Lane Designs is not affiliated with any doll company. All rights reserved. ©Avery Lane Designs. 2014
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Pattern Overview: Retro is in fashion! The Lollipop Garden Dress is a vintage replica of a later mid-century three-piece dress and play ensemble. The basic shapes are classic and timeless--make them with the mid-century rickrack-and-button detailing for an authentic historical reproduction, or throw a modern twist to the pattern by eliminating the decorative detail and adding a tie to the skirt. As an added bonus, an easy pattern for a petticoat with a crunchy tulle hem is also included for an authentic blast to the past. No matter how you interpret the design, your doll will be in style! This is a user-friendly pattern. The step-by-step directions have been photographed and written comprehensively with many explanatory details for newer seamstresses. An experienced seamstress will probably be able to sew this dress just by reading the written instructions located at the back of the pattern. Happy sewing! Use this pattern to create a fun holiday dress! Check out the Ginger Bread pattern hack on the Pixie Faire website. This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®. For the Skirt, Top, and Bloomers: Medium-weight natural fabrics with a tight weave and some drape. For the Lining: Lightweight fabric with a tight weave. Supplies Needed: Fabric Requirements: - Top, Skirt, & Bloomers: 2/3 yd. of 45" wide fabric - Skirt with Tie Belt: ½ yd. of 45" wide fabric - Optional Petticoat: 1/3 yd. of 45" wide fabric - Top Lining: ¼ yd. of 45" wide fabric Notions : Top and Skirt Matching thread for fabric and rickrack Three medium-sized snaps OR two pieces of thin ¼” wide hook and loop tape, about 3 ½” long Four ¼” buttons Three 3/8" - ½" buttons 1 package of baby rickrack One pair of small, very sharp scissors to trim seam allowances Fray Check® Two 6" long pieces of ¼" elastic One 12" long piece of 3/8" elastic (will be cut to your doll's specific waist size) Petticoat: 12” of 5/8” elastic (regular or Foldover Elastic [FOE]). ¾” wide elastic will also work. 3 yds. of 6” wide tulle (I recommend the type that comes on spools). Matching thread Skill Level: Easy and Intermediate What You Get: One 52 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available. Download, Print, Sew! Interested in using this pattern to make items to sell at craft fairs or online? We'd be honored! When using a pattern from Pixie Faire, we just ask that you acknowledge the designer and reference Pixie Faire when you post a garment for sale online. Example: “Created from a Forever 18 Inches pattern found at PixieFaire.com” Pixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with American Girl®.
DIY Doll Sweater Cardigan with FREE Pattern! This adorable doll cardigan is the perfect layering item for you 18 inch doll.
I just love the cute, whimsical clothes offered at Matilda Jane. They pair together fabrics in such a way that gives their dresses a sort of fun, upscale ragamuffin look. Relaxed and charming, it w…
A sweetheart dress is one of the cutest styles I’ve done on American Girl Dolls and they look perfect on them every time. I’ve tried sewing them in solid colors, denim and shiny satin but my favorite so far is using floral cotton fabric. And to elevate the style even further, I decided to pair it with a lace tank top. In this tutorial, I used a 1/4 yard of cotton fabric plus a tiny piece of lining material and lace fabric for the tank top. Cut the main fabric and lining pieces using our sweetheart dress pattern. You can download the sweetheart dress pattern here. Sweetheart Dress Pattern Sleeveless Lace Tank Pattern 2. With right sides together, sew the main fabric and lining pieces together. 3. Turn the fabric to the right side and iron to flat it out. It’s also best to clip curves on the seam before turning it to release tension and reduce bulk. 4. With right sides together, sew the front bodice and back bodice together. Serge or zigzag the side seams for a cleaner look. 5) Next, work on the skirt part of the skirt. Set your machine to the longest stitch and sew two rows of parallel lines on the top part of the skirt. Gather the fabric by pulling the stitch until the fabric piece is the same width as the bodice, making sure to even out the gathers. 6) With right sides together, sew the bodice and skirt part together at 3/8 inch seam allowance to cover the gathered stitches. Serge or zigzag the seam for a clean look. 7) At this point, the dress is almost done. Serge or zigzag the skirt and back part of the dress. 8) Sew the back seam starting at about 1/2 inch below the waistline. 9) Cut a 1 inch thick velcro in half and sew on the back bodice. I do this by folding the center back of the left bodice towards the inside and sewing the velcro on top of that fold. Then sew the other part of the velcro on top part of the right bodice. 10.) Hem the dress to finish it. I chose to fold it at 1/4 inch seam because that’s the length I prefer but you can make it fold it higher if you want to make it shorter. 11) Let’s make the lace tank. Cut the lace using our pattern. With right sides together, sew the pieces on the shoulder seams. 12) Fold the armhole and pin about 1/4 inch towards the wrong side and sew. 13) Fold the neckline and pin about 1/4 inch towards the wrong side and sew. 14) Sew the front and back bodices on the side seams. Serge or zigzag the seams for a cleaner look. 15) Fold, pin and sew to finish the hem of the lace tank. 16). Cut a 1 inch thick velcro in half and sew on the back bodice. I do this by folding the center back of the left bodice towards the inside and sewing the velcro on top of that fold. Then sew the other part of the velcro on top part of the right bodice. 17) The lace tank is now finished. For this project, my photographer is Jaimie of @rainbowdolldreams of Instagram. Full Credit goes to her for all these wonderful photos of the finished dress. I also have a video tutorial at our youtube channel. It was so much fun to make. Please check it out and subscribe.
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