18" Doll Sewing Patterns • Free Tutorials • Sewing with Kids
A sewing friend posted some pictures of these darling sundresses that she made for her granddaughters–boy were they sweet looking (the granddaughters and the dresses!) I remember wearing this type of dress in the seventies. Loved them! Anyway, it made me think that …
I designed this project for a class I am teaching–teen sewing. These make great gifts for both boys and girls, teenagers and adults! I made a couple more examples to give to my teenagers. I’m tired of seeing their phones and devices on the ground …
Remember the tights I re-worked for less stretchy socks? You can see my sewing tutorial for 18 inch doll sweater tights here Well, I was asked how to use socks to make leggings and now I have an answer. How to make Sweater Leggings for …
Congratulations, Anna H! You are the winner of this week’s drawing. I hope you have fun sewing up your prize fabrics! Remember to head over to Sew Mama Sew Blog to see my tutorial for how to turn a doll shirt into a cool graphic …
Isn’t this a cute scene? The dolls are just about to leave for school. Lunch sacks, books, purse, and messenger bag allow for more creative and dramatic play. Accessories are great fun to use during play time or setting the scene. The dolls are …
It’s been a very busy week with the kids being on spring break. My son and I painted his room, Manchester United Blue (away jerseys). I spent several days helping with our 4-H group. Those girls are amazing. Flap zippers, princess seams, and one student …
This Ottobre T-shirt sewing pattern, from their summer issue 2007 (3/2007), has been my daughter’s favorite style for a few years now. She requests this style more than any other T-shirt. This issue has a lot of really cute styles. But for my tween, it’s …
A doll quilt is in progress! A chevron quilt, and a sewing tutorial to follow 🙂 I’m not good at making choices, which is why most of my patterns come with choices, several versions, because I could not decide on just one. In my head, …
An upcycle sweater project, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Here is a sewing tutorial to make your very own ruffle cardigan sweater. So I had this sweater that fit too tight for my comfort level. Gorgeous silk blend sweater with 3/4 sleeves, but …
A sewing tutorial for adorable skirts for your 18 inch dolls, like American Girl dolls, from re-purposed pants. I may have just found a new way to motivate myself to get my hemming done sooner. An easy upcycle project came to me as I was …