Here is a pattern with instructions for making dresses that will fit 18 inch American Girl, other American historical dolls, Corolle Dolls, Gotz Precious Day Girl Dolls, and other dolls with similar size body types.
This is a photo of Emily, my Gotz Precious Day 18 inch doll, in a dress that comes just below the knee, with a contrasting panel in the skirt - and of course, 'Floppy' is ever standing guard!
For link to pattern pieces click here.
For link to sewing instructions click here.
Useful construction tips
- Sew hems on sleeves and skirt by hand for a fine dressmaker's touch.
- Choose smaller rather than larger prints for dress fabric, keeping in mind the scale of the doll. I like to use quilting material.
- Make the dresses from cotton and natural fabrics if you'd like to keep to historical time periods.
- Use washable materials and trims.
- Use velcro closures rather than buttons or hooks and eyes for safety's sake.
- Use contrasting materials and trims - they show off best.
And last but not least, have fun with your projects! Bring your questions to the Doll Making forum at the foot of this page so we can learn from each other.
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