Make it Monday: Cozy White Turtleneck

Every now and again, I find myself sitting down to the machine to make my dolls some basic (read boring) pieces for their wardrobe. But a stack of solid colored shirts, tees, and turtlenecks can be worn season after season and you will find the time you spent to make them was worth it!!

You can never go wrong with a basic, white turtleneck shirt. I like to use rib knit for my shirts. Find the pattern HERE.

Use the Jumping Jack Sewing pattern to make your dolls some long sleeved, single color shirts. You can put them under jumpers, with skirts, with jeans, and so much more!

Doll’s Wardrobe Basics- Sewing with Oh Sew Kat!

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Sewing for Your 1980s Courney Moore Doll

Do you remember the 80s? The days of Dallas and Mr. T. Care bears and long telephone cords. ET and Top Gun, trolls and mix tapes. American Girl®’s Courtney Moore™ doll shares our love of all things 80s. Here are some ways to sew Oh Sew Kat! pdf patterns with an 80s vibe for Courtney.

When sewing for your 80s doll, like Courtney, choose geometric patterns and bright, neon colors. Rainbows and graphic tees were also popular.

Make 1980s inspired Doll Clothes

Click on each picture for instructions and pattern information.

Use Oh Sew Kat! Sewing Patterns for 80s Fashions

Visit the Oh Sew Kat! Historical Inspiration Gallery for more ideas to sew!

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Favorite Valentine Projects for Dolls by Oh Sew Kat!

You can easily create fun Valentine’s Day themed outfits and accessories for your 18 inch dolls like American Girl, as well as other popular sized dolls with these simple patterns and easy tutorials.

Valentine Craft Tutorials for Dolls

Pull out your pinks and reds to show your dolly love today! Click the photo to go right to each project/tutorial.

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Use your cricut to make a banner.

Quick and easy doll necklaces.

Easy dress pattern hack.

Free Doll Skirt Pattern!

Try the Twinkle Twirl Patchwork Skirt.

Make a Valentine Overskirt.

Party Time Peasant Dress.

Just for Dolls: Valentine Crafts and Sewing Patterns

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Click the photos below for more Valentine Dolly Inspiration and visit the Valentine’s Day Inspiration Photo Gallery HERE.

Free Sewing Patterns for 18 inch Dolls

Do you need a last minute gift for a doll lover on your list? Look no further. The Four Season Skirt is a FREE pattern that is quick to sew and fun to give!!

18 inch Doll Skirt- Free Pattern from Oh Sew Kat!

Free Skirt Sewing Pattern for Dolls

Click here to get your Free Four Season Skirt Pattern

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The Four Season Skirt pattern uses measurements instead of pattern pieces, which means you can get to your sewing faster!! Many like a paper pattern piece, so use this quick method to make your own paper pattern piece. Click the photo below or THIS LINK to get to the tutorial.

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You can also make bloomers for her dolly to wear under the skirt or for your baby doll outfits. Click THIS LINK or the photo below to download that pattern for free.

Free Baby Bloomers Sewing Pattern

(Please Note: The Bloomers will fit both Bitty Baby and 18 inch Dolls.)

Get the Baby Bloomers Free Pattern HERE

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Pretty Pilgrim Outfits for Dolls

As Thanksgiving approaches here in the USA, our thoughts turn to our turkey dinner. Yum! Here are a few quick ideas to make a pilgrim outfit for your 18 inch doll like American Girl®.

Simple Pilgrim Outfits For Dolls

The easiest way to make a pilgrim outfit for your doll is to pull together some simple separates. You might already have them on hand! All you really need are a black or white peasant top, black skirt, black corset, and white apron. See below for some easy to make accessories to complete the look.

Pilgrim Dress and Hat / Bonnet for 18 inch Dolls

Black Dress: (These options also give you a head start on next year’s witch costume for Halloween. You can also use brown or gray instead of black fabric.)

• Sugar n Spice Dress with Long Skirt and Long Sleeves (Click HERE for sleeve tutorial; cut skirt length at 9 1/2 inches for 18 inch dolls.)
• Everything Nice Skirt with a black Playtime Peasant Top. (Skirt tutorial is HERE.)
• Any other black skirt and top you like. (See THIS POST to make an a-line long skirt.)
• Make the free FOUR SEASON SKIRT in a long version.

Optional Corset:

• The Everything Nice pattern includes a simple, reversible corset. Make it with or without ribbons, or use yarn for a more rustic look.

White Apron:

• The Sugan n Spice Pattern includes a tutorial for an easy apron.
• Use the Everything Nice overskirt pattern in white for a wrap around style apron.
• Use white fabric to make Kirsten’s Meet Apron (Tutorial is HERE.)

White Cuffs:

• You can easily make detached cuffs with white paper, felt, or even ribbon. Cut to five inches long and attach around her wrists. I used ribbon and a stapler.
• If you are making a dress or top, simply add white cuffs in your sleeve design.

White Collar:

• Use the Everything Nice cape pattern, without the hood and make it shorter from white fleece or felt.
• Try this ridiculously easy Oh Sew Kat! collar tutorial HERE.

White Cap:

• Use your kindergarten skills to make a doll’s pilgrim cap from white paper or felt. You can sew it or use a glue gun. (Find the doll sized tutorial HERE.)
• If you have a Felicity or Elizabeth American Girl Doll– use her meet bonnet.

As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, I am so grateful for my wonderful customers. Thank you for supporting my business.

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Doll Skirts- Free Patterns and Tutorials

Skirting the Issue: Doll Clothes Basics to Sew

No matter the era, it seems that one of the most basic pieces of a doll’s wardrobe is a selection of skirts to mix and match for different seasons and weather. Oh Sew Kat! offers the FREE Four Season Skirt Pattern in 3 sizes HERE. Be sure to grab yours and then come back here to find ways to make different skirts from the same pattern!

More Free Skirt Patterns Plus Pattern Hacks to Try for your Dolls

Click the photos below to find two more (FREE) easy skirt tutorials, or to find instructions to take the Four Season Skirt to the next level. You can find a selection of shirts and tops patterns HERE.

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Easy Projects: Making Skirts for 18 inch Dolls

Find more doll skirt patterns in the Oh Sew Kat! Pattern Shop. Shown below are the Four Square Skirt, the Twinkle Twirl Skirt, the Playtime Peasant Skirt, and the Sixth Grade Skirt. Click on the names (above) to visit the Inspiration page. Click on the photos below to find the patterns. Many are available in multiple doll sizes. Find more pattern hacks on THIS PAGE.

Oh Sew Kat! Pattern Shop

Free Skirt Patterns for Dolls- DIY Doll Clothes

Wardrobe Basics for Dolls: Cozy Black Turtleneck

Every now and again, I find myself sitting down to the machine to make my dolls some basic (read boring) pieces for their wardrobe. Shirts, tees, and turtlenecks can be worn season after season and you will find the time you spent to make them was worth it!!

Use the Jumping Jack Sewing pattern to make your dolls some long sleeved, single color shirts. You can put them under jumpers, with skirts, with jeans, and so much more!

Sewing for American Girl Dolls: Wardrobe Basics

The shirt looks great with the Four Season Skirt (Above) and the Twinkle Twirl Skirt too (below).

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Make it Monday: Cozy Blue Turtleneck

Every now and again, I find myself sitting down to the machine to make my dolls some basic (read boring) pieces for their wardrobe. Shirts, tees, and turtlenecks can be worn season after season and you will find the time you spent to make them was worth it!!

I use a lot of bright colors in my sewing, so the turquoise turtleneck shirt gets a lot of use around here! Find the pattern HERE.

Use the Jumping Jack Sewing pattern to make your dolls some long sleeved, single color shirts. You can put them under jumpers, with skirts, with jeans, and so much more!

Sew the Jumping Jack Turtleneck Pattern for Dolls

The Jumping Jack pattern has a reversible jumper, that is worn over a pair of shorts, giving you even more wardrobe basics and mix and match options!

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Step it Up Series: Boutique Style Skirts from the Free Pattern- Four Season Skirt

Make a Four Season Skirt look like high end boutique with just a few changes to this easy “no fuss just cut” pattern. Mix and match fabrics with a contrast hem for a patchwork skirt with lots of twirly goodness.

Four Season Skirt Pattern Hack- Make a Boutique Style Patchwork Twirl Skirt for Dolls

This tutorial is free here on my blog. If you prefer a PDF file to print or save in your files, I offer it for sale in my Etsy Shop HERE for just a few dollars, but the PDF includes 2 more skirt variations and pattern pieces for 5 popular doll sizes. Find the Twinkle Twirl pattern HERE. (Note: the Twinkle Twirl pattern is listed in my etsy shop under the different doll sizes, but the pattern is the same for all of them. You only need to purchase one copy.)

Free Doll Skirt Sewing Pattern- Pattern Hack by Oh Sew Kat!

Kelly (photo above) is wearing her skirt with the Popsicle Top, while Courtney (photo below) is wearing a modified Playtime Peasant Top. Find the tutorial for the ruffled neckline HERE.

Four Season Skirt Pattern Hack: Patchwork Twirl Skirt

This tutorial assumes you understand the basic skirt construction detailed in the Four Season Skirt pattern. Find the free Four Season Skirt pattern here in 3 sizes:

Make a Patchwork Twirl Skirt for your Doll

1. Choose 2 or 4 fabrics to make your skirt.  Cut four pieces total, 5 x 8 inches each.   With right sides together (RST), stitch the short edges together, to make one long piece 5 x 30 inches.  (This is for the 18 inch doll size.  To adapt this for other sizes, divide the total skirt piece measurement by four, then add 1/2 inch to each piece for the seam allowances). Attach the skirt to the waistband as stated in the pattern directions.
2. Add a fun contrasting hem using 1/2 inch double fold bias tape! You can find so many neat bias trims online now, or you can use AD: THIS TOOL to make your own. Sew up the back seam, and then add the bias tape to the hem. Ta da!! (If you prefer flat construction, you can add your bias trim to the skirt before seaming up the back, but sometimes bias trim makes a little bulkier join.)

Choose any fabrics you like to change up the look! This is a great project for your small scraps too!

Do you prefer a PDF you can print or save instead of a blog post? Find the PDF (with 5 sizes and 3 variations) for sale HERE.

See more ideas for the Four Season Skirt here and here, as well as clicking the photos below.

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Make it Monday: Rainbow Themed Doll Clothes

In honor of pride month, here are some rainbow inspired doll clothes to inspire you!! Both the dresses above and below were sewn with the simple Oh Sew Kat! Party Time Peasant Dress pdf pattern.

I knit this adorable rainbow dress with varigated yarn from Hobby Lobby and the Metropolitan pattern on Ravelry.

Add a splash of rainbow on the Spring Shine Dress with an easy hem band.

Courtney’s 80s world was full of rainbows!! This skirt was made with the Four Season Skirt pattern. You can get it FREE right HERE.

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