I remember when I first got my American Girl Doll. I was probably about seven or eight years old and my grandparents had given them to us for Christmas. I had received Kit, my younger sister got Samantha, and my older sister had gotten a personalized one. My younger sister and I absolutely loved those dolls.
I eventually got Kristen to add to the collection. Back in my day, they were about $85 dolls, not to mention you absolutely had to get the clothes that went along with each book. But they were so incredibly expensive. Luckily, my grandma has expert sewing skills, so she quickly whipped up cute doll clothes patterns for me and my sisters out of her old scraps.
She was constantly sewing clothes and homemade dresses for all the grandkids, so it was just perfect when she would make us matching outfits. It was always incredible because she would make us cute DIY shorts, homemade girls dresses, and crocheted cardigans that would match our dolls.
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Your little girl is going to love these cute doll clothes for her best friend. They are great beginner sewing patterns if you’re new to sewing because they use very little fabric and can either be hand-sewn or machine stitched. I love that a lot of these easy sewing patterns are patterns that coincide with a time period. Some of the lacy skirts remind of something that reminisce of Victorian and Regency era clothing. They’re super pretty and frilly!
I don’t have kids right now, but one day, my daughter shall inherit my American Girl Dolls. Yes, they are in pristine condition—I took such good care of those things. And at that time, I will be sewing so many doll clothes for her and her doll. Matching outfits are the cutest thing, and whoever thought of it for the child/doll pair is profiting hardcore on it. These patterns can easily be made out of some old scrap projects and if you’re looking to upcycle clothes.
These doll outfits would also make great Christmas gift ideas. If you’re stumped as to what to get your child, then make her some cute homemade doll clothes. She will love the unique outfits for her favorite honey. An even better idea would be to address the presents to the doll on Christmas day! She will think that Santa isn’t forgetting about her little friend.
20 Homemade Doll Clothes and Accessories
Clothes
American Girl Doll Fleece Pants
Dollar Store Doll Clothes Patterns
Pillowcase Dress with Ribbon Trim
Accessories
Doll Blanket from Recycled Jeans
Baby Doll Carrier for Toddlers
Who was/is your favorite doll and what is the most memorable about her?
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I had a Chatty Kathy when I was little. I loved to dress her up with the clothes that my mom made for her. My favorite doll of all was Barbie and I still have all my Barbie dolls and all the accessories that came with her. Thanks for sharing all the cute patterns. I am hoping to get an American Doll someday that I can make clothes for.
I think if I had such a collection of dolls and intended to give them to a daughter at some future time, I’d be making clothes for it/them each time I made something for the child, thus having a fashion history of her favorite garments.
I don’t remember having much in the way of dolls. My sister and I got a Barbie when they were pretty new and made clothes for her. Later we got Ken and I make costumes for them to coincide with the period we were studying in history class, for an assignment.
I guess my favorite doll was my daughter. I dressed her up in some of the cutest clothes! We played together a lot, even when I was working from home. She was such a little doll. One of the dresses I made for her we called her doll dress-lots of gathers and ruffled flounces.
All kinds of dolls, but barbie ruled!
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God bless you and your family.
Jodie Hayes