Perfect School Portrait Day Outfits for Dolls

It’s that time of year again- are your dollies heading back to school too? Use Oh Sew Kat! sewing patterns to stitch them up some cute new fashions for the fall and for them to look their best in this year’s school portraits and class photos!

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Make Picture Perfect Doll Clothes with Easy Patterns from Oh Sew Kat!

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Sugar n Spice and Everything Nice is prefect for your favorite school photo outfits.

The Sugar n Spice and Everything Nice bundle gives you options and options and options to create your very own, photo perfect look! Shirley made these darling blue and green dresses and then added all the accessories. See the four different outfits she created in “can’t miss” POST. Pin these images to easily find them later!

Fall Fashions for Dolls- Picture Perfect!

The Jumping Jack turtleneck shirt looks great with the jumper, or even on its own too. Emily and Kelly are ready for picture day in their cute, fox print outfits. The Jumping Jack pattern offers three pieces: long sleeve turtleneck, flared shorts, and a reversible, open sided jumper that attaches with a belt or buttons to the shorts. Cute socks and boots complete the look! See more fun ways to make this pattern HERE and HERE.

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FREE SKIRT PATTERN FOR DOLLS (3 SIZES)

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Dress your 18 inch doll for her school portrait with a pretty, new dress!

Spring Shine Dress Sewing Pattern

Kelly is ready for her picture day in a black gingham Spring Shine Dress. This dress pattern can also be made as a cute top. See more ideas for the Spring Shine Dress here, here, and here. It’s also available for Wellie Wisher sized dolls.

Backyard Bibs- an easy pattern for picture perfect outfits for dolls

Blaire’s blue bee skirtalls are perfect for school picture day. This pattern is super quick to sew and has four options- shorts, capris and two skirt versions. Find the Backyard Bibs pattern HERE. You can purchase just the bibs, or find it bundled with the Playtime Peasant Top to complete the outfit.

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs pattern for Dolls

The School Bell Blouse, available in 3 doll sizes, offers a loose fitting woven top with pretty flared sleeves. Use THIS TUTORIAL to make into a pretty dress too!! See more ideas for the School Bell Blouse HERE. Lanie has her blouse with a Sixth Grade Skirt, while I made Kendall’s blouse into a dress!

Find the School Bell Blouse pattern HERE.

What will your doll wear this year for her school photo?

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It’s Game Day! Sew your own Team Spirit Fashions for your Dolls

September is here and you know what that means? It’s GAME DAY!!! Pull out your Oh Sew Kat! favorite sewing patterns and your favorite team fabric and stitch up your own version of Go Team! spirit wear for dolls!

Make your own fun, team spirit GAME DAY outfits for 18 inch Dolls

Hey Hokie fans!! It’s time to start JUMPING!! Lanie and Willa are ready for the VT football action and a tailgate at Lane Stadium today. Lanie is wearing a Four Season Skirt (get this simple pattern FREE HERE!) and Willa has a pinafore from the Sugar n Spice dress pattern for cheering on the Hokies!

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Cheer on your favorite team with Game Day outfits you make with easy PDF sewing patterns for dolls.

Riley and Maryellen are headed to the Main Line to cheer on their Villanova Wildcats!! Their outfits were both made using the Backyard Bibs sewing pattern- a quick and easy project that is available HERE in 5 doll sizes. See more ideas for this easy pattern HERE and HERE.

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Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs pattern for Dolls

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Whatever sport your doll likes to follow, she can be the biggest fan in team spirit wear made just for her.

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Mary and Grace are decked out in navy and yellow for Milwaukee’s favorite team- the Golden Eagles of Marquette University. Mary’s skirt, like Lanie’s VaTech skirt above, was made from the Four Season Skirt and she’s wearing it with a Popsicle Top. Get creative with your patterns! You can change your pieces up when you print them at home and make a top similar to the one Grace is wearing too!

Game Day outfits for Dolls are quick and easy with Oh Sew Kat! sewing patterns.

Choose your favorite sport when it comes to your favorite teams. With lots of fun team fabric available, it’s not just for football anymore. Nanea is doing the wave at NATS PARK until baseball season ends in October. The Washington Nationals still have lots of games left to play! Her skirt was made with the Four Season Skirt and the Popsicle Top patterns. Make a complete outfit in just one afternoon!

No matter what school, team, or sport you cheer for, let your dolls have some Game Day fun too! Share your Game Day outfits with me on my FaceBook Page.

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Free Skirt Pattern for Dolls: Four Season Skirt Spotlight

When you join my Oh Sew Kat! Chat email list, not only will you receive information about new pattern releases and monthly inspiration, you get the FOUR SEASON SKIRT PDF sewing pattern FREE in 3 sizes.

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FREE SKIRT PATTERN FOR DOLLS (3 SIZES)

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The Four Season Skirt doesn’t have pattern pieces. It gives you measurements to cut a skirt and a waistband and gives you a step by step photo tutorial to help you assemble your doll skirt. If you like to make a paper pattern to cut your skirt out, use THIS TUTORIAL here. Make your skirt different each time you sew with a shorter or longer skirt piece, or a longer waistband, or by making your skirt piece with patchwork.

Lanie’s Popsicle Top (above) is reversible. It’s green on one side, and polka dots on the other. See her entire wardrobe including shorts and a matching dress HERE.

Make a skirt for your 18 inch dolls with the FREE Four Season Skirt Sewing Pattern

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FREE SKIRT PATTERN FOR DOLLS (3 SIZES)

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Add a pretty layer of lace to your FOUR SEASON SKIRT with this easy TUTORIAL.

Free Sewing pattern for dolls- the Four Season Skirt in 3 sizes

The Four Season Skirt is a classic skirt that looks great with tall boots and a turtleneck shirt, made using the JUMPING JACK pdf sewing pattern, also available from Oh Sew Kat! See more photos HERE.

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Make fun game day / school spirit outfits for your dolls with your free skirt pattern. You can find lots of your favorite team fabrics at stores like Joann’s, as well as fabric.com.

The Four Season skirt moves seamlessly from season to season by just changing the fabric. So simple and quick, your doll can have one for each month of the year!

Easy skirt to sew for dolls- Free Pattern from Oh Sew Kat!

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FREE SKIRT PATTERN FOR DOLLS (3 SIZES)

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Pair your Four Season Skirt with the reversible POPSICLE TOP pattern also available from Oh Sew Kat! The duo make a cute and simple outfit for spring and summer! The 16 inch Animators size is also included in the free pattern, as well as the 14.5 inch WellieWishers size.

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FIND THE POPSICLE TOP SEWING PATTERN HERE.

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Tester Tuesday: Spring Shine Sewing Pattern for Dolls- Be Inspired

The Spring Shine Dress sewing pattern is available in my ETSY SHOP. This PDF digital pattern can be used to make a dress or top for your 18 inch doll like those made by American Girl­® and Our Generation®. With pretty flutter sleeves and an easy faux (fake) front button placket, you can make your doll a new dress for any occasion in just a few hours!

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Be inspired by the 18″ Spring Shine Dresses made by the Oh Sew Kat! testers.

Just wow. My testers amaze me more every day. Be inspired by these amazing (and color coordinating) outfits by tester Juliette A from Somewhere in Time a Doll. Be sure to pop over to her shop and see what is available! She takes these patterns to the next level for sure!

Find the Spring Shine Dress (and Top) Pattern for 18 inch dolls HERE.

Find the 18 inch doll dress pattern- the Spring Shine Dress Sewing HERE.

Juliette has a knack for matching colors and patterns. Here Spring Shine Dress is just so light and beautiful. What doll wouldn’t want to wear this? The pants are from the Boardwalk Boutique pattern, which is also available from Oh Sew Kat! Be sure you mix and match your patterns!!

The soft colors really let the pattern details shine. Pretty floral buttons and such perfect, tiny lace! This outfit is just perfect for the beach this summer!

Make adorable doll clothes for your 18 inch doll with the Spring Shine Dress PDF sewing pattern.

The Spring Shine Dress has so many creative options. Check out what the other testers sewed HERE.

How will you sew the Spring Shine Dress? Stop by the Inspiration Gallery for even more samples.

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Tester Tuesday: Spring Shine Dress and Top Sewing Pattern for Dolls

The Spring Shine Dress sewing pattern is now available in my ETSY SHOP. This PDF digital pattern can be used to make a dress or top for your 18 inch doll like those made by American Girl­® and Our Generation®. With pretty flutter sleeves and a faux (fake) front button placket, you can make your doll a new dress for any occasion in just a few hours!

Be inspired by the Spring Shine Dresses made by the Oh Sew Kat! testers.

The Spring Shine pattern looks different each time you sew. Enjoy these samples made by the creatives of the Oh Sew Kat! test group.

Sophie P made this cute little floral dress with the Spring Shine Dress pattern. Her photography is always amazing, but so is her sewing and design talent! Stop by and see her on instagram @agprojectrunway.

Find the Spring Shine Dress Sewing Pattern for 18 inch dolls HERE.

Edith S chose such a pretty floral for her Spring Shine Dress. Kit looks amazing!! Find Edith on Facebook at Di’s Dolly Designs!

Jenny’s doll is ready for fun! Zee is out and about in her Spring Shine Top that is layered over Sandbox Shorts with the pockets on the inside, from THIS TUTORIAL.

Jenny also sewed this purple dress for Tenney. Super cute and sporty!!

How will you sew the Spring Shine Dress? Stop by the Inspiration Gallery for even more samples.

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Sewing a Sunshine Dress for Saige – An Ombre Confetti Doll Dress

Last month, Oh Sew Kat! featured the Sunshine Dress Sewing Pattern all month long. As the Pattern Pick of the Month, it was on sale for the 1st five days and we posted lots of samples, ideas, and more all month long. Stay tuned to the newsletter to see when we offer a Pattern Pick of the Month so you can join in the fun.

Sew a Sunshine Doll Dress for your 18 inch doll like American Girl.

The Sunshine Dress sewing pattern is a simple to sew A Line dress with three variations for the front. Make it with a straight contrast, pretty princess seams, or leave the front as one solid piece (easier and quick to sew) and embellish with machine embroidery, iron on designs, or trims and appliques. The short sleeves are perfect for summer…or make a sleeveless shift with THIS TUTORIAL. The Sunshine Dress is available in 3 popular doll sizes.

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Make a doll dress for your 18 inch doll with the easy to sew, Sunshine Dress Sewing Pattern

I bought a bundle of these ombre fabrics with metallic gold dots awhile back. The Sunshine Dress is the perfect canvas to give the light to dark a chance to shine. The turquoise color matches Saige’s eyes perfectly! The fabric is part of the Ombre Confetti Collection by Vanessa Christenson for Moda Fabrics.

Need an easy to sew pattern? Try the Oh Sew Kat! Sunshine Dress

See more ideas for the Sunshine Dress HERE, HERE, and HERE. Don’t forget to stop by the Inspiration Gallery! The Sunshine Dress is a simple dress that looks different every time you sew~ mix and match the front panels to create a dress as unique as your doll!

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Simple Sewing Pattern for a Versatile 18 inch Doll Dress

The Sunshine Dress sewing pattern is available in my ETSY SHOP and other sites where my patterns are sold. Find it for Animators, 18 inch dolls, and 14.5 inch dolls like Wellie Wishers.

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Spring Shine Dress: A New Sewing Pattern for 18 inch Dolls by Oh Sew Kat!

Oh Sew Kat! has a new sewing pattern for your 18 inch dolls! The Spring Shine Dress or Top sewing pattern is now available in my Etsy Shop. Whether as a dress or a top, the Spring Shine’s dress feminine bodice and pretty, flutter sleeves will be the perfect outfit for the fresh, warm weather.  The faux placket is easily formed with a fold and the back closes with hook and loop tape.  Make it twirl ready with a full skirt, or keep it short and simple.  You can add pretty trim or lace to either side of the placket and tiny buttons or sparkles to create your own, unique Spring Shine Dress.

New Pattern Introductory Offer: Get the Spring Shine Dress Pattern for $3.99 through Friday, 19 July.

Click HERE. On Saturday, the price will go up to the regular price of $4.99.

Click here to purchase the Spring Shine Dress or Top 18 inch doll sewing pattern on Etsy.

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The Spring Shine pattern can be made as a dress or a top for your 18 inch doll.

Complete the look! Make the top and pair it up with the ruffled capri pants from the Boardwalk Boutique pattern, or a pair of Sandbox Shorts. Visit the Spring Shine INSPIRATION PAGE to see more cute dresses!

The Spring Shine Dress is an easy pattern for dolls that is fat quarter friendly.

Blaire’s bee outfit pairs the Spring Shine Top with the Boardwalk Boutique ruffled capri pants.

Make your doll a dress with lace and sparkles using the new Spring Shine Dress sewing pattern.

Find a selection of easy to sew doll clothes patterns, like the Spring Shine Dress, from Oh Sew Kat!

The flutter sleeves are fully lined, and provide the perfect accent to your design.

VISIT THE OH SEW KAT! INSPIRATION GALLERY TO SEE MORE DOLL CLOTHES IDEAS.

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Step it Up Series: Make a Western Peasant Top Dress with a Ruffle with this Easy Sewing Pattern Hack

Nicki is rocking the red in her cute, bandana dress. It sends such a fun, summer and country vibe! It was easy to sew with elastic at the neck and sleeves (no closures) and pulls on over her feet. I found this doll scale bandana fabric in both red and navy blue at Walmart.

Dress your 18 inch doll like a country singer with a bandana print peasant dress and belt.

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Your 18 inch doll will look like a country western pop star in a bandana print Peasant Dress

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This is a very simple pattern hack and will work for any size doll, just adjust the measurements to your preferred length. Start with the Playtime Peasant Top Sewing Pattern. It’s available HERE for 18 inch Dolls, and HERE for other popular doll sizes like Bitty Baby and Wellie Wisher, plus more.

Nicki Fleming looks just like a country music pop star in a bandana print Playtime Peasant Dress.

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To make this cute dress for your 18 inch doll, simply add one inch to the hem of your Playtime Peasant Top bodice. Cut an additional piece of fabric 3 inches x 30 inches for the ruffle and press it the long way with wrong sides together.

Complete the entire pattern as directed until you get to the hem. You can add the ruffle before or after your sew the 2nd side seam, it’s up to you. Gather the ruffle and with right sides together, attach it to the hem of your dress. Top stitch from the right side of the dress, with the seam allowance towards the dress.

Cut 10 inches of FOLD OVER ELASTIC. Sew the ends together, and use this as a belt. (It also works as a headband!).

Make your 18 inch doll an easy country western peasant dress with the Playtime Peasant Dress Sewing Pattern.

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Try a simple sewing pattern for a country diva 18 inch doll dress.

See more ideas for this easy pattern in the Inspiration Gallery. Use it to make a MuuMuu with this tutorial, or use it to make a double ruffle dress with this tutorial.

Find more country and farm themed doll outfits here and here.

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Use Oh Sew Kat! sewing patterns to make country diva doll dresses.

Fourth of July Fashions for Dolls with Easy Sewing Patterns by Oh Sew Kat!

The dolls at our house are very patriotic! They love to have new outfits in red, white, and blue to wear to parades and picnics all summer long.

July 4th Doll Clothes: Backyard Bibs

When you go into a fabric store, be sure to check out the batik fabric section. You can find some amazing fabrics that make really unique doll clothes, like this red and blue stars fabric.

Both outfits above were made with the Backyard Bibs pattern. Instead of a full skirt, I just added a tiny ruffle to make a cute, summertime top. Blaire’s shorts were made by American Girl®.

July 4th Doll Fashions: HalterAlls for Dolls

With easy ties and an open back, the HalterAlls pattern makes a perfect parade watching outfit. Make one up in just an afternoon with one fat quarter of fabric. See more ideas in the Inspiration Gallery.

Make a halter top with a patchwork twist- use the Boardwalk Boutique pattern.

Luciana is looking for the picnic in her halter top made with the Boardwalk Boutique pattern and a few five inch squares of fun fabric. Find the tutorial HERE.

Find more patriotic doll clothes ideas HERE and HERE.

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My Favorite Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns for Summer

The hot and hazy days of summer are just around the corner. Need some inspiration for summer doll clothes sewing? The warmer weather means shorts, skirts, and bare shoulders and backs. All of these Oh Sew Kat! patterns are quick and easy with full color photographs of every step.

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Best Doll Clothes Sewing Pattern for Summer: HalterAlls for Dolls

HalterAlls for Dolls is a quick and easy sewing pattern. You can easily make one in any size from just one fat quarter of fabric. With 2 basic pattern pieces and some 1/4th inch elastic, your doll will be ready for the summer heat in style. HalterAlls also look great on boy dolls! See more ideas with the HalterAlls pattern in the Inspiration Gallery. and find the pattern in four doll sizes HERE.

Best Doll Clothes Sewing Pattern for Summer: Reversible Popsicle Top

The Popsicle Top is the perfect match for all your shorts and short skirts. With hook and loop tape at the back, it’s quick to sew and can be made reversible for double the outfits. Add pretty lace or trim at the bottom. Click here to find the pattern in 5 popular doll sizes and in some value bundles. Shown here with the FREE Four Season Skirt pattern.

Best Doll Clothes Sewing Pattern for Summer: Sandbox Shorts

The Sandbox Shorts pattern has cute patch pockets and an elastic back with flat front. Check out this tutorial to move the pockets to the inside for another way to sew them. The Sandbox Shorts pattern is available in five popular doll sizes. Find them here. Shown here with a polka dot Popsicle Top.

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Best Doll Clothes Sewing Pattern for Summer: Sixth Grade Skirt

The Sixth Grade Skirt was designed to go with the Popsicle Top pattern to make a cute and easy outfit for summer. In fact, I offer these two patterns as a value bundle here. Use this TUTORIAL to add pockets to your skirt or THIS ONE to add ruffles or lace. See even more ideas for the Sixth Grade Skirt pattern in the Inspiration Gallery. (Shown here with the Popsicle Top.)

So what darling outfits will you make for your dolls this summer? Share your photos on instagram with #ohsewkat or on my facebook page! Happy sewing!

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