Your doll can't have too many fancy dresses! This one will fit 18 inch (45cm) American Girl, other American historical dolls, Gotz Precious Day Girl Dolls, Corolle Dolls, and similar size dolls.
In the photo is my 18 inch Gotz Emily, a Precious Day Doll, with Floppy in attendance, of course!
For link to pattern pieces click here. For the fancy dress cut out the sleeves pattern and then trim one inch from the lower edge because of the addition of lace to the length of the sleeve.
For link to sewing instructions click here.
For link to 'special' instructions to sew lace and ribbon to neck edge and sleeve edge click here.
For more 'how to' sewing techniques click here.
Supplies
- One quarter yard (one quarter meter) material for bodice and sleeves.
- One quarter yard (one quarter meter) material for skirt in contrasting color. Cut a piece of material 32 inches (80cm) wide and 8 inches (20cm) long for skirt. Finished skirt length above lace is 5 inches.
- 20 inches (50cm) embroidered ribbon for neckline and lower edge of sleeves.
- 20 inches (50cm) pre-gathered lace for neckline and lower edge of sleeves.
- 32 inches (80cm) of wider pre-gathered lace for lower edge of skirt hem.
- One velcro narrow strip or two velcro dot closures for closing back of bodice.
Hints and tips
- To make dresses special use satin ribbon trim for its sparkle.
- The bodice stands out beautifully in the white machine embroidered cotton. You could use any lighter solid color for the bodice than the dress fabric.
- Use washable materials and trims. Use velcro closures rather than buttons of hooks and eyes for safety's sake.
- Use contrasting materials and trims - they show off best.
Have fun making fancy dresses for your doll!
How to Make Clothes for American Girl, Corolle, Gotz and Similar Dolls - Homepage
Sewing Instructions
Dress Pattern
Index of Special Doll Making Techniques
Article and photo credit Susan Kramer
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