Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice- Backyard Bibs Sewing Pattern for Dolls

The Backyard Bibs PDF sewing pattern from Oh Sew Kat! is a simple, quick pattern that works all year round. Make your bibs for spring and summer with tees and peasant tops underneath- make them for fall with long sleeves and turtlenecks.

Make a fall overalls style outfit for 18 inch dolls- Backyard Bibs

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This swirling leaves fabric is full of vibrant fall color. The Playtime Peasant Top has a little texture to it that might not show up in the photos. See even more ideas for the Peasant Top in the Inspiration Gallery.

Emily’s auburn hair compliments the outfit perfectly. Add a pair of tall boots to complete the look. Find the Backyard Bibs pattern for 18 inch dolls HERE. It’s also available in four other doll sizes.

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Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs pattern for Dolls

With four variations, the Backyard Bibs sewing pattern is perfect for fall outfits.

This pumpkin jumper is made with the A Line skirt variation of the Backyard Bibs pattern. Blaire it wearing it with a ribbed knit Jumping Jack turtleneck shirt and black boots. She’s ready for the fall fair! See more fall outfit ideas HERE and HERE.

This sewing pattern for dolls is so simple, you can make it up in just one afternoon. With four variations (two skirts, as shown here, plus shorts and capris), it will look different each time you sew. Try a ruffled skirt on your bibs like in THIS POST.

Make your 18 inch doll a fashion outfit this fall.

The Backyard Bibs pattern is available for 18 inch dolls, 16 inch animators, 16 inch a Girl for All time dolls, 15 inch baby dolls and 14.5 inch dolls in my SHOP. Download and sew today!

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Step it Up Series: Make a Gabby Gabby Inspired Doll Dress

Have you seen Toy Story 4 yet? There is a new doll character in the movie, Gabby Gabby, and she has red hair and wears a yellow polka dot dress. Like a few other inspired seamstresses on the net, I wanted to try to make a Gabby Gabby inspired dress for 18 inch dolls. Here are the ones I came up with. How did I do?

Make a Gabby Gabby doll dress for 18 inch dolls

Use OSK sewing patterns to make a Gabby Gabby look alike dress for your doll

In the photos below, Blaire and Maryellen are both wearing the same dress. I used the Sugar n Spice Dress– the pinafore cutting lines to make the dress. I drew out a collar pieces, and attached it before I sewed the bodice pieces together at the neckline. Add a white waistband and attach a button placket and it looks pretty close to the original.

You could also use the Spring Shine dress pattern as well, making the same alterations. Originally I planned to put a white “slip” trimmed with lace underneath, but in the end, I just added the lace right to the hem. (For those of you too young to remember, girls used to wear a fluffy skirt underneath their dresses, usually made of white with lace trim, to make their dresses stick out in a pretty way.)

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Use the Sugar n Spice or the Spring Shine Dress sewing pattern to make a Gabby Gabby polka dot dress.

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Willa’s dress is not quite as true to the original. I used the Spring Shine dress pattern, adding white lace and white flutter sleeves for more of a “similar but different” vibe to Gabby Gabby’s dress. Willa is just as happy!!

Find these two PDF sewing patterns, and many more, in my ETSY SHOP. Be sure to check out the Multi Size bundles page to save a few dollars too. Visit the Inspiration Gallery to see more doll clothes ideas.

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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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Backyard Bibs: A New Sewing Pattern for 16 inch Animators Dolls by Oh Sew Kat!

Oh Sew Kat! has a new sewing pattern for your 16 inch Animators dolls! The Backyard Bibs pattern offers country cuteness with the signature ease of Oh Sew Kat! patterns. Inspired by the new collection for Blaire Wilson (American Girl®), this pattern is quick to sew and offers four fun variations. Add shorts or capri pants to your bibs- or finish it with a straight or gathered skirt. This pattern is also great to make overalls for boy dolls too!

With attached straps and easy one piece bib, your doll is ready for outside play in her cute bibs. The pattern is a perfect match to the easy Playtime Peasant Top to make a full outfit. Visit the Backyard Bibs INSPIRATION PAGE to see more cute bibs as well as other doll sizes!

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs pattern for Dolls

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs Animators’ pattern on Etsy.

Option 1: Backyard Bibs with Gathered Skirt

Option 2: Backyard Bibs with A-Line Skirt

Option 3 and 4: Backyard Bibs with Cuffed Capris or Shorts

This new pattern is perfect to make outfits for your cute princess Animators collection dolls. Use soft pastels, florals, or even denim to fill her dolly closet! What kind of Backyard Bibs will you make for your doll?

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE the Backyard Bibs pattern for 16 inch Dolls

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Tester Tuesday: Backyard Bibs for 14 inch Dolls

The new Backyard Bibs pattern is now available sized for your 14 inch Wellie Wishers™, Glitter Girls®, and Hearts for Hearts Girls Dolls!

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

Michele A. created another amazing set of 14 inch doll clothes with the Backyard Bibs sewing pattern.

This pattern has basic lines and construction, but that really lets the fabric do all the talking!

Wellie Wishers look so cute in their gardening outfits made with the Backyard Bibs Sewing Pattern.

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs pattern for Dolls

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.

The Backyard Bibs pattern will also fit Hearts for Hearts Girls Dolls.

Make a gardening outfit for your doll with the Backyard Bibs PDF sewing pattern by Oh Sew Kat!

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.

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Budget Friendly Doll Clothes- DIY Valentine Dresses with Oh Sew Kat! Patterns

Are you on a tight budget when it comes to doll clothes for your 18 inch dolls like American Girl®? When my daughter was growing up, I know I sure was. The outfits at the store are super cute, but wow, do they add up quickly!!

My daughter really enjoyed planning her own doll outfits, and from this love and process, Oh Sew Kat! Patterns were born.

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As you wander through Walmart for this or that, be sure to stop by the fabric & craft sections! You can find these darling packs of fabric (called Fat Quarter Packs, which means each piece in the pack measures 18×22 inches.) for just $3.97. You read that right! That is a full yard of fabric for under $4. PS. They also offer bundles with bunnies!! See the dresses I made HERE. Here are two outfits I made from just one of those packs…and I still have a whole lot left to go! That means at a MINIMUM, each dress was only $2. I still have almost the whole piece of the red polka dot (enough for another bib or easy up jumper– maybe some Playground Pants?) and a few scraps from the other three. That could mean 3 outfits total for just $4! Wow!!!

Yes, you do have to add the cost of the PDF sewing pattern- but at $4.99, or even $5.99, you can still consider the outfit less than $10. And the best part? You can use the pattern over and over again, reducing your cost each time you do! And without any bothersome tissue to lay out, cut out, fold up (only to rip each time you pin!), your print at home PDF patterns live safely inside your computer and your etsy (or other) accounts until the next time you need them!

Party Time Peasant Dress:

The Party Time Peasant Dress is my absolute favorite for any holiday dress. I love the accents, the ease, and the full skirt! The top and waistband take inches of fabric. The problem with fat quarters is the skirt. Anything over 22 inches (remember, this was a fat quarter of fabric), has to be pieced. My answer to that seam was to offset it from the middle, and accent it with pretty bows! I also considered red heart buttons! I trimmed the hem with a gingham bias tape trim… easy and cute!!

And cute for Blaire too!!

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The next pattern I turned to is the Backyard Bibs. This quick and easy overalls dress takes very little fabric, very little time, and looks adorable over the Playtime Peasant Top, which can also be used with other outfits. Cue the cute heart buttons for Kailey! Find these patterns in a special bundle value HERE. This pattern is also available for 14 inch dolls like Wellie Wishers!

Backyard Bibs:

So you see, making your own doll clothes really doesn’t have to cost too much because the fabric requirements (even for the 18 inch doll- smaller dolls require even less!) are so low. As long as you have a basic sewing machine, some basic tools, thread, pins, and maybe a few extras (see my favorite notions HERE), you too, can make a “SWEET” outfit for your doll this Valentine’s Day for very little money. See what I did there? 😉

Be sure to PIN these images for later!! Check out the Party Time Peasant Dress and Backyard Bibs pinterest boards today! Don’t forget to like this post and follow me on Pinterest!

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More Backyard Bibs: A New Sewing Pattern for 14.5 inch Dolls by Oh Sew Kat!

Oh Sew Kat! has a new sewing pattern for your 14.5 inch dolls like Wellie Wishers™ and Glitter Girls® dolls! The Backyard Bibs pattern offers country cuteness with the signature ease of Oh Sew Kat! patterns. Make the big sister little sister outfits inspired by the new collection for Blaire Wilson (from American Girl®), this pattern is quick to sew and offers four fun variations. Add shorts or capri pants to your bibs- or finish it with a straight or gathered skirt. This pattern is also great to make overalls for boy dolls too!

Now available: New Sewing Pattern for Welliewishers™ Dolls: Backyard Bibs by Oh Sew Kat!

With attached straps and easy one piece bib, your doll is ready for outside play in her cute bibs. The pattern is a perfect match to the easy hPlaytime Peasant Top to make a full outfit. Visit the Backyard Bibs INSPIRATION PAGE to see more cute bibs!

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs pattern on Etsy.

BONUS: Your Etsy purchase through Feb 11th will also include the Playtime Peasant Top pattern FREE so you can make the complete outfit.

Option 1: Backyard Bibs with Gathered Skirt

Option 2: Backyard Bibs with A-Line Skirt

Option 3: Backyard Bibs with Shorts

Option 4: Backyard Bibs with Cuffed Capris

This new pattern is perfect to make outfits for the fun and spunky Wellie Wishers dolls. Use soft pastels, florals, or even denim to fill her closet with outfits to wear in and out of the backyard and playground. What kind of Backyard Bibs will you make for your doll?

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE the Backyard Bibs pattern for 14 inch Dolls

Find more fun patterns for 14.5 inch dolls by clicking the photos below.

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Tester Tuesday: Backyard Bibs 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 cute samples they made.

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs Sewing Pattern and create your own bibs!

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Backyard Bibs Sewing Pattern and Easter Bunny Cuteness by the Pearl Pony:

Backyard Bibs Sewing Pattern and Rockin the Red by Juliette A:

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs pattern for Dolls

Backyard Bibs in Buzzin Bees by Carol G:

Backyard Bibs Sewing Pattern and Floral Shortalls by Jenny S:

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.

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Find more sewing patterns for 18 inch and other sized dolls in my ETSY SHOP.

Backyard Bibs: 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 Backyard Bibs pattern offers country cuteness with the signature ease of Oh Sew Kat! patterns. Inspired by the new collection for Blaire Wilson (American Girl®, this pattern is quick to sew and offers four fun variations. Add shorts or capri pants to your bibs- or finish it with a straight or gathered skirt. This pattern is also great to make overalls for boy dolls too!

With attached straps and easy one piece bib, your doll is ready for outside play in her cute bibs. The pattern is a perfect match to the easy hPlaytime Peasant Top to make a full outfit. Visit the Backyard Bibs INSPIRATION PAGE to see more cute bibs!

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs 18 inch doll sewing pattern on Etsy.

Click here to purchase the Backyard Bibs pattern for Dolls

Option 1: Backyard Bibs with Gathered Skirt

Option 2: Backyard Bibs with A-Line Skirt

Option 3: Backyard Bibs with Cuffed Capris

Option 4: Backyard Bibs with Shorts

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

This new pattern is perfect to make outfits for the 2019 Girl of the Year, Blaire Wilson. Use soft pastels, florals, or even denim to fill her closet with outfits to wear in and out of the farm she lives on. What kind of Backyard Bibs will you make for your doll? This pattern is now available in five doll sizes in my Etsy Shop.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE the Backyard Bibs pattern for 18 inch Dolls

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Step it Up! Series: School Bell Blouse Dress Pattern Hack 2- Valentine’s Day Dress for Blaire

Welcome back to Oh Sew Kat!  Your one stop shop for PDF sewing patterns for your dolls.  I’ve been playing around with my Valentine fabric…and came up with this super cute dress for the new Girl of the Year, Blaire Wilson, who just joined our family this week!

See more sewing pattern for 18 inch and other sized dolls in my Etsy Shop!

This cute dress was made using the School Bell Blouse pattern. Read more about the pattern HERE.

Make a sweet dress with the School Bell Blouse sewing pattern.

First, you will need the pattern.  Click the photo to purchase this pattern for 18 inch dolls, 14.5 inch dolls like Wellie Wishers™ and Glitter Girls®, and 16 inch Animators’ princess dolls.

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This dress is made from View B, or the School Bell Blouse with the peplum., shown in green on the right on the pattern cover.  You don’t even need to make very many changes to turn this cute top into a fun dress!  Click here to see another tutorial to make a dress using view A.  You can make so many different tops and dresses from just one pattern!

1.  Print out your pattern pieces.  Measure up one inch from the bottom of the bodice front and back, and cut on this new line.  This will make the bodice more of an empire waisted dress.  You can also leave this piece as is and keep the waistline at the natural waist.
2. Do not cut the peplum out.  Instead, cut a “skirt” piece that measures 7 x 36 inches.  Finish one long edge, and press up 3/8th inch. Stitch the hem in place.
3. Follow the pattern as directed, using your gathered skirt instead of the peplum piece when you come to that step.
4. Finish your dress with a pretty bow, or sparkly belt.  Use ribbon, fold over elastic or other fun trim.  I used some glitter trim I found at Hobby Lobby and added velcro to the ends like a belt, so I can use it with other outfits too!

Make a dress for your 18 inch doll with the School Bell Blouse sewing pattern.

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There are lots of ways you can sew this one, simple pattern in order to create a look that is as unique as your doll is.  Find other ideas for the School Bell Blouse pattern here and here.

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This 18 inch doll dress is easy to sew with the step by step School Bell Blouse pattern.