Simple Santa Outfits for your Dolls- Easy to Sew!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus…right down Santa Claus Lane. It’s time for festive and fun outfits you create for your dolls with easy PDF sewing patterns from Oh Sew Kat!

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The Boardwalk Boutique looks like a summer pattern on its surface (and it is named for the beach!) with its ruffled capris and halter top. But if you let your mind wander… a few color changes and a long sleeve peasant top underneath, and you’ve got the perfect santa outfit for your doll. See this POST for more details, and also the elf and gingerbread versions too!

The Boardwalk Boutique pattern is also sized for the 15 inch baby dolls like Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins. There is a 16 inch size for Disney Animators’ dolls as well as the 14 inch size for Welliewishers™ and Glitter Girls® dolls. Find the Playtime Peasant Top pattern for all of them as well in my Etsy shop.

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Camille is feeling festive in her Boardwalk Boutique Santa Outfit too!

Your Doll with Love a Santa Apron this Holiday Season

Ruthie is ready for cookie making in her cute, holiday apron. I made it with the top from the Boardwalk Boutique pattern. Find the full tutorial for both this santa version and an elf apron HERE. Here’s a link to the pattern, which is available in five popular doll sizes. Ruthie is wearing her apron over a Jumping Jack turtleneck shirt and a Twinkle Twirl Skirt. All of these patterns are available in the OhSewKat etsy shop.

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Make cute holiday outfits for your dolls with the Jumping Jack PDF Sewing Pattern

The Jumping Jack 3 in 1 PDF Pattern is the perfect canvas for “character” outfits. I simply used red, cotton fabric and gave the shirt a white neckband and cuffs. Add a black belt and a cute hat (sold by American Girl®) and Maryellen is an adorable santa!

Make an 18 inch Doll a cute Santa themed dress with Oh Sew Kat! patterns

The Jumping Jack jumper is fully reversible. Find the pattern HERE. I used this cute santa print from Doodlebug Designs on the other side for two holiday outfits in one! Another good idea is to put a Valentine fabric on the inside. See more ideas for the Jumping Jack pattern here, here, and HERE.

What fun outfits are you making for the dolls on your gift list this year? Click on the photos below for even more holiday sewing ideas.

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Make it Monday: Gingerbread Outfit for Your Doll

Use the simple to sew Boardwalk Boutique sewing pattern to create a one of a kind gingerbread themed outfit for your doll. This outfit can be made in less than an afternoon; it really is that easy! The only change I made to the pattern was to sew on the front frosting (ric rac) before I assembled the top.

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Easy DIY Gingerbread outfit for 18 inch dolls

Riley has her Boardwalk Boutique halter top over a Playtime Peasant Top. Look through your laces and trims to find the perfect “cookie” decorations. Find the pattern in four doll sizes HERE.

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I used dollar store socks to make her “tights”.

This outfit also looks cute when you add a turtleneck shirt underneath (included with the Jumping Jack pattern) to complete the look!

See more holiday themed doll outfits HERE, HERE, and HERE.

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Make it Monday: Pumpkin Jumper

Use the Boardwalk Boutique halter top and capri pattern to make a cute, pumpkin jumper for fall. I used the top at the longer length- see more information HERE.

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Kelly models this adorable jumper with a black turtleneck made with the Jumping Jack pattern, or a long or short sleeve peasant top made with the Playtime Peasant Top and Twirl Skirt pattern. Find both patterns in my Etsy shop for multiple doll sizes.

I cut the pumpkin face with my Cricut machine out of glitter heat transfer vinyl and applied it with my easy press. Find more information about Cricut products at my affiliate link HERE.

See more ideas for the Boardwalk Boutique pattern HERE and HERE.

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Make it Monday: Boardwalk Boutique

There are so many ways to sew the Boardwalk Boutique pattern! No matter your doll size, it’s the perfect outfit for summer fun!

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Boardwalk Boutique PDF Sewing Pattern for Dolls

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Find the Boardwalk Boutique pattern for 18 inch dolls HERE.

Boardwalk Boutique Sewing Pattern for Dolls: So Many Variations

Your dolls will be cute, cool, and casual in their Boardwalk Boutique outfits made just for them this summer. The Oh Sew Kat! classic pattern is quick and easy to sew. It includes an elastic backed halter top (with ribbon or fabric ties) and pull on ruffled capri pants. This pattern is available in 4 popular doll sizes. Read on to find 9 ways to use this fun pattern which is not just for summer time!

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The Boardwalk Boutique pattern gives you many more options besides the basic top and capris. This post shows you 9 unique ways to sew the Boardwalk Boutique PDF pattern. Click the photos to go right to each tutorial. Visit the Boardwalk Boutique Inspiration Gallery to see even more ideas for this fun pattern.

Make a Lace Back Halter top for your 18 inch Doll

A wide eyelet trim is perfect to make the back in sweet lace.

Make a 70s style halter maxi Dress for Julie and her Friends

Maxi dresses are fun for any decade. Add ruffles to the top to create this flowing flowery dress for Julie. Find more ideas for 70s fashions HERE.

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Make a unique patchwork halter top

This patchwork tutorial will work with any pattern piece. The Boardwalk Boutique has a nice solid front to show off a mix of fun fabrics.

Fall fashion fun: Make a Pumpkin Doll Jumper

Not just for Summer!! Layer the Boardwalk Boutique top over a turtleneck for a cozy, fall jumper. Add a ruffle for a little length and iron on a fun pumpkin face for a quick themed outfit!

Make a sporty sundress with the Boardwalk Boutique sewing pattern

Use the longer cutting line for the top and add some trim for a sporty sundress.

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Make a Halter Sundress with a big ruffle

This ruffled sundress is made just like the one above, except I used a larger, fuller ruffle.

Holiday Fashion Fun: Boardwalk Boutique Santa and Elf Outfits

These are some of my favorite holiday outfits. Add a peasant top and sew the pattern as written but change up the colors to create an elf or santa look. I used iron on for the belts, but fold over elastic would work too!

Make a Gingerbread Cookie outfit for dolls

My daughter loved to wear fun holiday outfits like this when she was young (especially the striped socks). I didn’t make any changes to the pattern here, except added some trim and buttons before assembling. The Playtime Peasant Top makes the perfect blouse to go underneath.

Boardwalk Boutique Pattern Hack: Make a holiday apron

The front of the Boardwalk Boutique looks like an apron, so use it to make one! Add festive decorations with felt.

So there you have it- 9 fresh ideas to use the Boardwalk Boutique pattern to create something special for someone you love all year long. Find this pattern, and many more, in my ETSY SHOP.

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Make Your Doll a Summer Halter Sundress with the Boardwalk Boutique PDF Sewing Pattern

Easy to sew, the Boardwalk Boutique PDF Pattern for Dolls makes both a capri outfit and a sundress for your 18 inch dolls.

Are your dolls ready for the summer weather? The Boardwalk Boutique PDF sewing pattern from Oh Sew Kat! is one pattern that will give you just what you need to keep your 18 inch and other sized doll cute and cool this summer.

The pattern includes an easy ribbon or fabric tie halter top (with elastic back- no closures) and cute, ruffled capri pants. But you can also use this pattern to make a cute sundress too!

The Boardwalk Boutique top has two cutting lines. Use the longer one- and add a ruffle or pretty trim. A little ruffle for a short dress, or a longer, fuller ruffle for a full length dress. You can make it maxi length too! See my tutorial HERE and find the pattern at the blue button below in multi sizes and bundles.

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Need an easy sewing project? The Halter Top from Boardwalk Boutique makes the perfect summer sundress.

These Disney Animators’ dolls look ready for summer fun in their halter sundresses. With ribbon or fabric straps and an elastic halter back, the pattern sews up quickly to get your girl off to play. Again, use the longer top cutting line and add lace or a ruffle to make it the perfect length as a Boardwalk Boutique sundress!

Make a Summery Sundress for your 18 inch Doll with the Boardwalk Boutique PDF Sewing Pattern from Oh Sew Kat!

Saige is ready for fun! This Boardwalk Boutique pattern has two cutting lines for the top- with and without the ruffle. Use the longer one, and add some fun trim to make a cute sundress or add a pair of leggings!

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You can create even more cute sundresses just by adding more, or longer, ruffles. Create this 70’s vibe Maxi Halter Dress with two ruffles sewn to the Boardwalk Boutique top. Find the full tutorial here. How will you make your cute Boardwalk Boutique Sundress?

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Find more ideas for this quick and easy PDF pattern here and here, or click on the photos below. Find this pattern and many more (plus value pack bundles!) in my ETSY SHOP.

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Make it Monday: Black and Gold Honey Bees Fabric

Which comes first for you? The fabric or the pattern? Do you carefully select the garment you want to sew and then head to the fabric store or search your stash? Or do you finger a favorite fabric and then head to the pattern drawer, your computer files, or the internt to decide what that fabric will become?

Today I’m sharing two outfits that were inspired by this pretty fabric collection.

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Which comes first? The pattern or the fabric?

I do a lot of both. This golden fabric collection is called BEE JOYFUL by Deb Strain for Moda. I bought it in a local quilt shop, but you can still find it on Amazon here: Ad: Bee Joyful Fabric . I matched it with some Riley Blake black gingham accents. Once I made the Boardwalk Boutique outfit, I went back and made a Spring Shine Top to go with the pants to get two fun outfits!

Mix and match fun fabrics to create your own unique 18″ Doll Clothes.

Find the Boardwalk Boutique Pattern in 5 popular doll sizes HERE and the Spring Shine Dress Pattern in 4 sizes HERE. Who says you have to make just one? See more ideas for Blaire and her friends by clicking on the photo links below to visit each post.

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My Favorite Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns for Spring

Make spring dresses for your dolls with Oh Sew Kat! sewing patterns

Winter is winding down, and the flowers are starting to bud and peek out. Days are getting longer, and the weather is getting warmer… our thoughts turn to cherry blossoms, Easter eggs, baby birds and more. Here’s a few of my favorite Oh Sew Kat! sewing patterns for quick and easy spring dresses. Find the patterns in my ETSY SHOP and download, print and sew today!

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Use the Spring Shine Dress Pattern for the Perfect Spring Doll Dresses

The Spring Shine Dress looks great as a top or a dress. With pretty flutter sleeves and a fake placket in front, you can really have fun with the details. Try eyelet lace or add trims for a unique Easter dress or dress for spring. See many more Spring Shine dresses in the Inspiration Gallery.

Find the Spring Shine sewing pattern in four sizes HERE.

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The Bloomer Buddies Sewing Pattern has so many Options for Spring Outfits

The PDF pattern, Bloomer Buddies, offers lots and lots of mix and match options. You can make dresses, tunics, and tops, and add bloomers that are short, knee length, or long to go with them. Add short, puffy sleeves or leave them off. This classic look is quick and easy to sew in 4 popular doll sizes. See more ideas for Bloomer Buddies HERE. This pattern also makes cute pajamas!!

Find the Bloomer Buddies Pattern HERE.

Boardwalk Boutique- the quick and easy sewing pattern for Spring Doll Clothes

The Boardwalk Boutique is a top selling Oh Sew Kat! pattern available in five doll sizes. It’s so quick and easy with an elastic waistband, elastic halter and ribbon or fabric ties. Make it with or without the ruffles for the perfect spring outfit. Find the directions to make the top into a gorgeous halter dress or maxi here.

Find the Boardwalk Boutique pattern HERE.

Use the Backyard Bibs Pattern for an Easy and Cute Spring Outfit for Dolls

The Backyard Bibs is my favorite pattern, no matter what the season. You’ll find it on my favorites for winter too! No matter the season, this easy overalls pattern can’t be beat. You can make it shorts, pants, slim or full skirted…add long sleeve or short sleeve shirts too. The simple one piece bodice has sewn straps and stitches up very quickly in five doll sizes. See more bibs in the Inspiration Gallery. The Playtime Peasant Top completes the outfit.

Find the Backyard Bibs Sewing pattern HERE.

Photo Credit to Sophie P.

• See Kat’s favorite patterns for Winter HERE. And click the photos below to see more spring doll clothes posts.

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Sewing Doll Clothes for Valentine’s Day- Oh Sew Kat’s Favorites

Love is in the air!  Oh Sew Kat! PDF sewing patterns are the perfect choice to make a heart covered outfit for your favorite 18 inch or 14 inch sized doll.  (Patterns are also available for Animators, A Girl for All Time® and 15″ baby dolls. Be inspired by these pretty fashions that are some of Kat’s favorites!! Click HERE to go right to my pattern shop.  Download and sew up some love for the doll lover in your life today!

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Make your doll a sweet new outfit for Valentine’s Day.

The classic Sugar n Spice Dress:  Every holiday I can pull out the white underdress I made one day, and add a pretty, holiday themed apron or pinafore.  Easy to sew and fewer clothing pieces to store.  🙂  See more photos HERE. Need the pattern? Grab it bundled with the dress up accessories in three sizes HERE.

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Use easy sewing patterns from Oh Sew Kat! to make an 18 inch doll dress for Valentine’s Day.

Party Time Peasant Dress:  Quick and easy and fun to play with fabrics.  See more photos HERE. Find the pattern in 5 sizes HERE. Add lace to the neckline with this easy TUTORIAL.

Blaire’s dress (below) and Grace’s dress (above) were both made with the same pattern. This pattern is available in 5 sizes!  See more ideas for the Party Time Peasant Dress HERE and HERE.

Wellie Wishers and Glitters Girls dolls love new dresses for Valentine’s Day too.

The Party Time Peasant Dress is also available sized for 14.5″ dolls like Wellie Wishers and Glitter Girls. See more ideas in the Inspiration Gallery.

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Try this fun version of the School Bell Blouse Dress!  I used THIS pattern hack to make this pretty dress for Blaire.  See more photos of Blaire HERE.

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Girls: Make a sweet dress for her favorite 18 inch doll

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Kelly looks so lovely in her Sugar n Spice pinafore with bright tights and a Jumping Jack turtleneck shirt.  Don’t be afraid to mix and match your sewing patterns!  See more photos of this lace and glitter dress HERE.

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Because sometimes Valentine’s Day falls in the summer months where you live…Sonali has a Doodlebug fabric Boardwalk Boutique to let her show off her lovebugs.  (And also because sometimes girls that play with dolls don’t care how cold it is outside, am I right?) This pattern is super quick to sew and a favorite with little girls everywhere!  Did you see this pattern used to make an elf, Santa, and gingerbread trio?  Or as a gorgeous MAXI DRESS?This pattern really does work all year long!

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Ruffles and ruffles- ruffles are perfect to show your dolly love!  This Playtime Peasant Top and Twirl Skirt is the perfect showcase for your favorite mix and match Valentine fabrics..  No closures- and quick and easy- your doll can wear this outfit by dinner time!  This pattern is available in 5 popular doll sizes HERE.

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And finally, Kailey is rocking the casual look with her Backyard Bibs skirt variation and a Playtime Peasant Top underneath. This pattern works wonderfully throughout the year and is so quick and easy to sew! Find more Bibs ideas in THIS POST and THIS ONE.

Sweet and special Valentine’s Day gifs for girls: Make a special outfit for her doll with easy Oh Sew Kat! PDF patterns.

So many choices!! What will your doll be dressed in this Valentine’s Day?  Tag OhSewKat online to share the love with me!  Happy Sewing!!!

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Make a Halloween Outfit for your Doll this Fall.

Use easy sewing patterns from Oh Sew Kat! to make your doll a Halloween outfit.

It’s time for pumpkins and candy corn and trick or treat parties! Your dolls can join in the fun with a cute outfit or dress made with fun Halloween themed fabrics. Whether you like spooky eyeballs, cute ghosts, scary spiders, or arched back cats, your local fabric stores are full of fun fabric surprises to sew to get your in the Halloween mood.

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Make your 18 inch doll a Halloween dress with the School Dance Sewing Pattern

With three ways to change up the dress front, the School Dance Dress gives your fabric room to shine. Add a bow or belt. With long sleeves and a nice A-line skirt, your doll will be ready for whatever treats come her way. Available in 3 doll sizes here….see more School Dance Dress ideas HERE. Don’t forget to check for multi size bundles to save a few dollars when your purchase more than one size pattern.

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Make a Party Time Peasant Dress with fun Halloween print fabric.

The Party Time Peasant Dress is a quick and easy project. With easy elastic for the neckline and a full gathered skirt it’s a perfect pattern to showcase some fun Halloween prints, like these from Doodlebug Designs. Find the pattern in 5 doll sizes HERE.

Make a Boardwalk Boutique top into a Pumpkin Jumper

For a quick project, you can’t beat the super popular Boardwalk Boutique. Available sized for 5 different dolls, use the long length cutting line and add a ruffle for a cute, quick, halter top jumper. Kelly is wearing it here with a black turtleneck made with the Jumping Jack pattern. Find both patterns on Etsy. See THIS POST to use the Boardwalk Boutique for a fun elf, santa or gingerbread outfit!

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Make a cute School Bell Blouse in Halloween fabric for Wellie Wishers and Glitter Girls.

Michele made these adorable Halloween tops for her 14.5 inch girls when she helped me test the School Bell Blouse pattern. See more ideas for this pattern HERE. It’s available in 3 doll sizes. The black skirts are made with the very easy Sixth Grade Skirt pattern to complete the look.

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Let your dolls play along with the season in cute outfits you make with fun, Halloween themed cotton fabric. You can’t go wrong with any of the patterns you choose. Share your work on my facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ohsewkat. Happy sewing!!!

See more ideas for Halloween here and here.