18″ inch Doll Easter Dress: Easy Up! Bunny Jumper

Make a darling Easter dress for your 18 inch doll (like American Girl® and Our Generation® dolls) with the Easy UP! Jumper sewing pattern from Oh Sew Kat!

Click Here to Purchase the Easy Up! Jumper for 18″ Dolls

Blaire Wilson and Grace Thomas are ready for Easter!

The Easy Up! Jumper pattern includes the pattern piece to make the faux button up front for the jumper. That piece will make the placket from the same fabric as the jumper in one easy step, like the blue one in THIS POST.

For this dress, I wanted the plackets to match my polka dot kick pleats instead of the actual jumper. I used the non- placket pieces for the jumper and I cut a piece of fabric 2x the width of finished placket + 1/2 (this is 1/4th seam allowance for each side). (In this case, 2 1/4 inches). The length is a little longer than the jumper pattern piece.)

Fold the contrasting placket in half the long way, right sides together, and stitch with a 1/4th inch seam. Turn (try these amazing turning tubes for no fuss turning!) and press with the seam to the center. Fold your jumper front in half and crease it down the center. This marks your center line. With the seam facing down, stitch your placket to the jumper front. If you want, tuck in some ric rac trim or tiny lace under each side of the placket before you stitch it down. Continue with the rest of the pattern instructions as written.

Find more ideas for Easter doll dresses with easy sewing patterns from Oh Sew Kat!

See more Easter ideas HERE and HERE, and more Easy Up! Jumpers HERE.

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Oh Sew Kat! Shop Feature: Etsy

Here at Oh Sew Kat! Designs, you will find quick and easy sewing patterns to make an entire doll clothes wardrobe for your 18 inch dolls (like American Girl®) as well as other, smaller sized dolls, like Wellie Wishers and Bitty Baby®.  PDF patterns are simple to use (shop and print at home!) and easy to store (computer files- save your pattern pieces for next time or toss them and print them again later).  Read below to learn more about the pattern sites where Oh Sew Kat! patterns are sold.

Many of us have favorite sites we like to use and choose and collect reward points to buy (yes!) more patterns.  I want you to be able to shop where you like to shop- so I offer my patterns on multiple selling platforms.  Each platform is a little different, and all patterns are not available on all the sites.  Click HERE to find the FREE Four Season Skirt pattern in 3 sizes.

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Please note:  Due to the variety of internet browsers, you should always download your PDF file first, and save it on your computer, before opening it and printing your pieces at actual size.

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The full catalog of all Oh Sew Kat! patterns is always found at Etsy.com.  This is normally the only shop to find every single Oh Sew Kat! pattern.  This site is simple to navigate, gives you different options to pay (credit card, etsy gift cards, and paypal), and your patterns remain in your library forever.  Once you place your order (all orders are digital files- no physical patterns will be sent,) you will get an email confirming your purchase with the link to download your file and save it to your computer.  You can also log into your account, and find your patterns in your profile, under PURCHASES and REVIEWS.

My etsy shop also has a selection of bundled patterns, to save you more when you purchase multiple patterns. Some bundles are by size (all for 18 inch dolls for example), some are for the same pattern in multiple sizes.  Be sure to check out all the options HERE.   See more bundles in THIS POST.

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Tester Tuesday: Backyard Bibs Sewing Pattern for 18 inch Dolls

The new Backyard Bibs pattern has been quite a hit on the Oh Sew Kat! facebook page. My testing group had a really great time with this one; each one seemed to try out and outdo the last. 🙂 . Enjoy these adorable bibs created by Michele.

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs for 18 inch dolls and create your own bibs! Now available sized for Wellie Wishers 14 inch dolls too!

Backyards Bibs are fun to sew- especially when you choose a fun focal fabric.

This overalls pattern has basic lines and construction, but that really lets the fabric do all the talking! With four variations included, you can make each pair of bibs unique!

Make these easy overalls for your 18″ doll.

Isn’t it hard to pick a favorite? Michele has so much creativity and talent! She used the Playtime Peasant Top with her bibs. Find that pattern in a value priced bundle with the bibs HERE. It is also available separately.

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs pattern for Dolls

Add pockets for extra special detail.

Your 18″ dolls are ready for spring and summer in their cute Backyard Bibs overalls that you designed and made yourself!

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The Backyard Bibs is a simple to sew pattern that is easy on and off for the little hands that like to play with dolls. No buckles and no snaps- add fun accents like embroidery, pockets, and bows to make your bibs as unique as your doll. Visit the Backyard Bibs Inspiration Gallery to see more ideas for this fun pattern, as well as THIS POST. This pattern is also available for other dolls like Wellie Wishers and Bitty Baby.

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs pattern for Dolls

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Make Baby Doll Clothes with the Backyard Bibs Sewing Pattern for Bitty Baby and Twins

Make overalls for your 15 inch baby dolls with this new pattern from Oh Sew Kat!

The cuteness continues!! The Backyard Bibs digital sewing pattern is now available sized for 15 inch baby dolls like Bitty Baby® and Bitty Twins®. With four options included in one pattern, there will be one or two for the bitties in your life! Click HERE to find the pattern on Etsy. (Free Peasant Top pattern included through 3/18/19)

Backyard Bibs Sewing Pattern for 15 inch dolls now available on Etsy.

Make baby overalls with shorts or in capri length with contrasting cuffs.

How about matching boy/girl twin outfits?

The gathered skirt option makes an adorable baby dress. Pair it with a sweet, Playtime Peasant Top to complete the look.

Find more sewing pattern for 15 inch baby dolls here.

Find the Backyard Bibs in three other popular doll sizes and bundles HERE. Want to see more cute bibs? Click HERE and HERE.

Backyard Bibs for Baby Dolls

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St. Patrick’s Day Doll Dresses: Sugar n Spice Sewing Pattern by Oh Sew Kat!

I do have an Irish heritage, and I’ve always loved it! March is one of my favorite times of the year, especially the shamrocks, and the music! Each year, I try to sew something shamrock themed for the dolls. This post shows the dresses I’ve made with the popular SUGAR N SPICE sewing pattern. It’s available in my shop in 3 sizes.

The beauty of the Sugar n Spice pattern is versatility and value. With an underdress and overdress option, plus some extras like an apron, cape, corset, and tutu, the time you spend making solid underdresses is time well spent. Notice each of these next photos. They all have the same, light green dress as a base! I’m just changing up what is layered over it in each photo. See the Easter version HERE.

Willa is wearing her green dress with an overskirt using the EVERYTHING NICE accessories pattern.

This little overskirt look is super quick and easy! Wear it frontwards or backwards like in this post.

Here she is in the same green dress, but the overskirt is replaced with a green tulle, tutu. (Instructions are found in the Everything Nice section of the pattern bundle.)

And for the 18 inch Dolls:

Yep! Same green dress- I added a seasonal overdress or pinafore, which is also included in the Sugar n Spice pattern.

Just the right touch: a ribbon belt and a cute button. Now the green dress really shines!

And here is one more from the same Sugar n Spice pattern. For this outfit, I took the pinafore/overdress from Sugar n Spice, and reversed it. I left the edges of the skirt unconnected, and layered it over a Party Time Peasant Dress. Read the post about it HERE.

Find the Sugar n Spice and Everything Nice pattern HERE for 18 inch dolls. Wellie Wishers and Animators’ sizes are also available. Put the LUCK OF THE IRISH into your doll’s wardrobe this month!

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Step it Up Series: Make a Ruffled Dress with this Playtime Peasant Top Pattern Hack

The Playtime Peasant Top is so quick to sew and here at OSK, our dolls wear them all the time!! Use the Playtime Peasant Top PDF sewing pattern to make a cute and easy ruffled dress for your doll.  This easy pattern hack was shared with me by one of my pattern testers.  It’s such a simple idea and has a lot of wow factor as well.  The Playtime Peasant Top and Twirl Skirt pattern is quick and easy and available HERE in five popular doll sizes.

To make this ruffled dress, use the Oh Sew Kat! Playtime Peasant Top pattern.  Try another twist by adding a ruffle to the neckline as seen in THIS TUTORIAL.

1. You don’t have to make any changes to the pattern pieces!  Choose your fabrics, and cut out the front and back, short sleeves, and using the measurements for the Twirl Skirt, cut out the middle and lower tiered ruffles.
2. Follow the pattern instructions to assemble the top.  Do not sew the hem.
3. Follow the pattern instructions to hem and gather the lower tier and sew it to the middle tier.   With right sides together, sew your two tiers to the bottom edge of your top.
4. The dress looks great with or without a belt or tie.

Find the pattern in 5 popular doll sizes:

Playtime Peasant Top and Twirl Skirt for 18 inch Dolls like American Girl®

Playtime Peasant Top and Twirl Skirt for 15 inch Baby Dolls like Bitty Baby®

Playtime Peasant Top and Twirl Skirt for 14 inch Dolls like Wellie Wishers™

Playtime Peasant Top and Twirl Skirt for 16 inch Dolls like Disney® Animators

Playtime Peasant Top and Twirl Skirt for 16 inch slim Dolls like A Girl for All Time®

See more ideas for this pattern HERE and HERE.

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It’s super cute for Bitty Baby® too!!

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Shamrocks and Rainbows! Sew St Patrick’s Day Doll Clothes

Who doesn’t love March? With the small glimpses outside that spring is just around the corner, and the daylight lasting a little longer each day, it’s fun to sew with shamrocks and rainbows.  Here are a few dresses to inspire you this Shamrock Season.

I used my Cricut Maker to cut out these Party Time Dresses.  Every doll in the house got one this year!  I think the rainbow waistband gives a perfect pop of color!

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Shirley Fombey of Doll Clothes by Shirley created these adorable Wellie Wishers outfits above using the Four Season Skirt and Popsicle Top patterns.

Find the Party Time Peasant Dress pattern (now available in 5 sizes!) HERE. Above for Saige, I layered a Sugar n Spice modified overdress to offer two outfits in one! Find more details HERE.

Carol Meadows made this darling Party Time dress below for her A Girl for All Time Doll.  More shamrocks and polka dots!

Are you stitching green doll clothes this month?

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Tester Tuesday: Backyard Bibs Sewing Pattern for Disney Animators Dolls

Today’s Tester feature is the Backyard Bibs pattern for 16 inch Animators dolls sewn by Magz Munoz. Magz has a great sense of style and uses a lot of geometrics and contrast in her sewing projects. Check out her etsy shop here to see what she currently has for sale. Most pieces don’t last long! Enjoy these fabulous fashions featuring the Backyard Bibs, Playtime Peasant Top, and Simple, Sweet Tee Shirt patterns by Oh Sew Kat!

Look at this cutie in her Backyard Bibs with the gathered skirt. The hair, the eyes, the houndstooth, the shoes- everything works perfectly together. Notice the little grommets on the waistband.

Merida looks like she is up to something in her black denim bibs.

Add top stitching to this easy overalls pattern and it looks like you did more work than you did. 🙂

And don’t forget the boys! Your boy dolls will love the shortalls- or add length to them to make them long pants. Cristoff is a big fan of Cars!

Make your own doll clothes for Animators’ dolls with this easy sewing pattern from Oh Sew Kat!

The Backyard Bibs pattern is quick to sew and fun to embellish. Visit my Etsy Shop to purchase the pattern- with easy, print at home pattern pieces, you will stitching up a cute outfit in no time at all! Find this pattern and many more also sized for 18 inch dolls like American Girl® and 14.5 inch dolls like Wellie Wishers™. Be sure to check out the value priced bundles!

See more ideas for the Backyard Bibs patterns HERE and HERE, as well as in the Inspiration Gallery.

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Doll Clothes Sewing Inspiration: St. Patrick’s Day Shamrocks

Make Irish themed doll clothes for your 18 inch Doll with Easy Sewing Patterns from Oh Sew Kat!

March is coming in like a lion! As we head towards spring and warmer weather, it’s the perfect chance to pull out your greens and stitch up a festive outfit for your dolls with easy to sew, print at home PDF sewing patterns from Oh Sew Kat!

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Here are a few of my favorite Irish themed outfits for Dolls. All of these patterns are available in multiple doll sizes in my shops. Click the link above to shop the complete collection. Because the shamrock season isn’t quite as long as some of the December holidays, I tend to choose quick patterns that use very little fabric, or mix and match pieces that can work all year, but just add a seasonal component.

Sixth Grade Skirt and Playtime Peasant Top It just doesn’t get any easier than this. Download and stitch an outfit up today!

Four Season Skirts & Popsicle Tops: Add a turtleneck shirt made with the Jumping Jack pattern to a top normally made for the summer outfits, and try the free skirt pattern.

Party Time Peasant Dresses are always a favorite. See more of this dress, along with a cute overdress for it HERE.

The Sugar n Spice and Everything Nice also makes a beautiful (and easy!) Irish princess!

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Don’t forget to pin these images for later! See more ideas for clothes for your 18 inch and other sized dolls in the INSPIRATION GALLERY.

Step it Up! Series- 60s Dress for Melody Ellison- School Bell Blouse Dress

Your Melody doll will feel groovy in a swing dress you made yourself with the Oh Sew Kat! School Bell Blouse pattern.

When you are fabric shopping, keep your eyes open for small scale prints that look retro.  For Melody’s dress, I found this cotton fabric in a quilt store. I had no idea what I would make at the time, but I knew it would be perfect for Melody. Doesn’t she look great in this color?

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Here are some pins on my Melody board on Pinterest that I used for inspiration.  Don’t forget to follow me while you are there! This white dress for ladies , this Barbie sized pattern, and this blue and red dresses all have the same wide sleeves, a-line look, and even the front pleat.

This the pattern I used: The School Bell Blouse.  It has two styles of blouses to make for your doll and comes in three sizes (Animators, 18 inch and Wellie Wishers).  Click HERE and HERE for the tutorials to make this pattern into two cute dresses.

These cute little bows were the perfect color to accent the pleats in the front and sleeves of the dress.

Be sure to share your 60s dresses you make for Melody or any of her friends with hashtag ohsewkat.

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