Yesterday afternoon I got the sewing bug and decided to make a dress for Madison's American Girl doll. She picked out the fabric and I traced out a pattern using freezer paper. I warned her that it might not fit, but after just an hour of work (including pattern making), the dress was finished and fit wonderfully! I used a technique my friend Denise taught me for making a reversible jumper (I use it often to make dresses for the girls).The great thing about this dress is its versatility. You can add a bow or a belt, make it shorter, put a shirt underneath, add an applique to the front (wouldn't it be cute with a little butterfly?), or even put a ruffle along the bottom. I may be making these for gifts for the little girls in my life....
To make reversible jumpers for my girls, I use Simplicity 6695. To make a doll dress, you'll have to sketch out your own pattern until I can figure out how to put my own on this post. I hope these instructions make sense!
AFTER STEP 6 ~ Don't forget to cut along the curves of the neckline and arm holes! Clip in 1/2" intervals from the edge of the fabric to the seam without cutting through the thread!
1 comment:
Beautifully 'Taylored' (ha...get it...bad pun, I know)! Seriously, Connie, nice work. The little dress looks great and you did a great job on the tutorial.
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