This series of patterns will fit specialty dolls such as 15-16 inch Kathe Kruse, 16-17 inch Sasha, 17.25 inch Natterer Sunihil, 18 inch Magic Attic, 16.5 inch Theodor Recknagel Dolls, and other similar slim collectible and antique dolls. For clothes to fit 18 inch American Girl and other historical dolls click here.
The photo at right is my 18 inch Magic Attic doll, Rose, and below, wearing the same dress and pattern is my 15 inch Kathe Kruse play doll, and the photo lowest on page is my 16.5 inch Theodor Recknagel doll from Thuringia, Germany.
You can see that for the 15 inch dolls the skirt comes down further - but the body types are the same.
Hints and tips for making doll clothes and costumes
- Sew hems on clothing 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. I use the softest and closest weave cotton I can find.
- If the clothing is for a child's doll, use velcro closures rather than buttons or hooks and eyes for safety's sake.
Have fun with your doll making projects!
Homepage for Sasha, Kathe Kruse, Magic Attic
Pattern Pieces
Sewing Instructions
Long Sleeve Dresses
Short Sleeve Dresses
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For American Girl, Corolle, Gotz
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For Raggedy Ann, Andy and Madeline
Article and photographs - Susan Kramer
