Both of my kids got fake American Girl dolls this weekend. They seem excited about them, which excites me as I loved playing with dolls when I was a kid. I decided to try and psyche them up about their dolls by sewing a few things for them.
Sewing doll clothes is great, because you don’t have to iron or pin the fabric. At least I don’t. They just have to fit a doll, I don’t care if they are a little wonky. I made t shirts, skirts, and a top today. I used fabric from my stash and a free pattern for the t shirt, so it was an inexpensive project. I even made a few things out of Audrey’s old crib sheet, which felt good to repurpose.
If you have any doll patterns or toy sewing suggestions please send them my way. I’m hoping to get back into sewing by making doll clothes.
mildlygranola 
I remember sewing and knitting doll clothes was so much fun! Hope the kids (and you) enjoy playing with them!
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Elliot has already lost his doll, but Audrey is loving hers. I think I’ll have to claim Elliot’s as my own.
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You might have to!
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My Grandmother used to make clothes for my dolls, which I loved. Let me know if you want any fun scraps of fabric and I’ll save them for you.
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I would love that! Thank you!
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My San Francisco grandmother used to net outfits for my Barbie doll. She must have used tiny little needles because they were perfect
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Great job! Your daughters will cherish the memories always!
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I’ll look; I think I have an American girl pattern that I can send home with you when you come out this way. I forget what was in It, but I’m pretty sure one item was a rain coat!
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Thank you! They would love that.
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I’ll see it it’s still in my drawer!
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Lucky kids! My mom sewed clothes for my Barbies and I love them!
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I was never much for dolls, but I appreciated that my grandmother smocked matching dresses for me and my doll! And for my sister and all the other girl cousins, as well.
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I am impressed! When I was a kid I learned how to crochet clothes for my Barbie dolls (since forgotten) and I was so happy to have handmade clothes for them. If you do not find too many other patterns you can just adapt the patterns you have (that shirt, opened up, could become a jacket, eh?)
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I’m sure you can Google for free patterns. My girls weren’t into dolls, more into stuffies.
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Peony Patterns has clothes patterns for dolls, but they aren’t free.
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