Guest Author - Susan Kramer

Here are pattern pieces to make long sleeve and long waist dresses for 6.5 inch (16.25cm) to 8 inch (20cm) mini dolls such as those by American Girl, Tonner Betsy McCall, and similar body types with a chest measurement about 3.75 inches (9.5cm).

You may use the pattern for yourself or gifts but not commercially.

Bodice Pattern



To make your 1inch square (2.5cm) grid graph paper

First, take an 8.5x11 inch or letter size piece of plain paper and draw 1 inch (2.5cm) squares - I do this by drawing horizontal lines 1 inch apart down the page, and then vertical lines 1 inch apart across the page.

Next, looking at the .jpg image you want to enlarge, copy what is in each of my squares into your larger squares.

Seam allowances of 1/4 inch are included.

Skirt Pattern

Cut fabric 12 inches (30cm) (or 15 inches (37.5cm) for full skirt) wide and 4 inches (10cm) long for skirt to fall between knee and ankle length. After trying on doll dress fold up hem to desired length.

For sewing instructions click here.

For photo of 8 inch Tonner Betsy McCall mini doll in this dress pattern click here.

For photo of 6.5 inch American Girl mini doll in this dress pattern click here.

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Article and Pattern by Susan Kramer