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How To Make DIY Mini Halloween Candy For Dolls [Free Printable]
Today, we're featuring a super easy project to make mini Halloween candy for 18" dolls like American Girl and Our Generation. These will look sooo cute in your doll's trick or treat bag! We put together a free printable you can download and print out to for the candy wrappers. So all you'll need is something to put inside for filler. We used craft foam, but anything you have around the house will work. Click here to grab the free printable and then let's get started... Step 1: Cut out the wrapper and then cut a rectangle of craft foam about...
How to Upcycle Old Sweaters into Cute Doll Vests
Today, we're going to show you how to upcycle one of your unwanted sweaters into an adorable sweater vest for 18" dolls like American Girl and Our Generation dolls.All you need is your old sweater and some basic sewing supplies you probably already have to make this project.We've got you covered with the instructions and a free PDF pattern to make your own preppy sweater vest for your doll. Click here to grab the Free Sweater Vest PDF sewing pattern now. For this project, (in addition to the pattern) you will need the following: 1/4 yard knit fabric or an old...
Top 10 Tools to Make Doll Sewing Easier
Sewing for doll clothes is "sew" much fun, no doubt about that! But sometimes the cuteness that comes along with tiny things brings a certain frustration as well. And that's why we put together this post of our top 10 doll sewing tools, perfect for stitching up small clothes. Some of these you might not even know exist, but you definitely need these in your life.These doll sewing tools will make your life easier and your sewing faster, so you can get to making even more doll clothes is less time. We've provided a link where you can get each...
How to Shirr Fabric to Make Easy Doll Dresses
Shirring fabric may seem like a daunting, complicated sewing technique beyond your skill level. But, honestly, if you can sew a straight line, you can shirr fabric. And once you learn how, look out, you’ll be shirring summer dresses left and right for your doll! So, how exactly is it done? For a quick overview, check out this video from Easy Peasy Creative Ideas, and then carefully review the written instructions below for everything you need to know about shirring for doll clothes... One quick note before we get started: if you have a Brother sewing machine, sorry, but things...
How to Sew a Free Easy Beach Shirt for 18" Dolls
If you're looking for a fun project that's super easy to sew, we've got you covered today! Check out our free Easy Beach Shirt pattern for 14 or 18 inch dolls. Just click the button below to get your free pattern and follow the easy instructions and your doll will be sporting this shirt in style on her next trip to the beach! Once you have the pattern, this is all you need to do below. 1. Sew Shoulders 2. Sew Neckline 3. Sew Armholes 4. Sew Sides 5. Hem 6. Sew Hook & Loop Tape on Back And that's...