This is an ongoing series of free patterns and instructions for making clothes, costumes and accessories to fit 15-inch to 18-inch fabric and vinyl dolls such as Raggedy Ann and Andy, and Madeline. For clothes to fit 18-inch American Girl and other historical dolls click here.

If you have questions, click here to go to the Doll Making Forum.

The photograph at right is my 18-inch Raggedy Ann. Her companion is Floppy, store-bought, but a much loved mascot to dolls in residence!

Ballet costumes
How to Make a Ballet Costume for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls
Ballet Costume for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls - Pattern
Ballet Costume for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls - Instructions
Dresses
How to Make a Dress for 15-inch Dolls
How to Make a Dress for 18-inch Dolls
Party Dress for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls
Calico Dress for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls
Making Aprons for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls
Christmas or Holiday Dress for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls
Dress for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls - Pattern
Dress for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls - Instructions
Boy dolls
Raggedy Andy Outfit for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls
Raggedy Andy Outfit for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls - Pattern
Raggedy Andy Outfit for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls - Instructions

Article and photo credit Susan Kramer