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Saturday, March 9, 2024

A-Line Dress with Peter Pan Collar for 12-Inch Dolls




Here's a new free PDF printable sewing pattern for 12-inch dolls: A-Line Dress with Peter Pan Collar.




I have posted loads of free PDF printable sewing patterns for kids, women, and 18-inch and 12-inch dolls on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the links below to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.






Seam and hem allowances:

Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern.

A scant 1/4 inch seam allowance for the shoulders, neckline, armhole, side seams and hem.







Download link:

Click here to download the pattern.


How to print?


Print the pages on A4-size papers. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in the pattern page to check whether the page has printed correctly.






How to sew the empire waist dress?

Step 1: Join the shoulder seams of the front and back bodice pieces.

Step 2: Join the sides.

Step 3: On the back bodice, fold the button and button flaps inside by a scant 1/4 inch, finish the neckline using bias tape, and attach Velcro for closure on the button and button flaps.

Step 4: Use bias tape to finish the armholes.

Step 5: Finish the hemline of the dress.



That's it! You have made a beautiful dress for your doll!

Happy sewing!

---Flora


Sunday, March 3, 2024

Basic Dress with Gathered Skirt for 18-Inch Dolls---Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern







 



 




I would like to share with you another free PDF printable sewing pattern for 18-inch dolls---Basic dress with gathered skirt with two sleeve variations: cap sleeves and short sleeves.





Pattern Assembly
















I have posted loads of free PDF printable sewing patterns for kids, women, and 18-inch and 12-inch dolls on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the links below to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.



Seam and hem allowances:

Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern.

1/4 inch seam allowance for the shoulders, neckline, armhole, sleeve cap, sleeve bottom edge, bodice bottom edge, skirt top edge, and sleeve band top and bottom edges.

1/2 inch seam allowance for the sides of the bodice, sleeves, and the skirt.

3/4 inch for skirt hem allowance.







Download link:

Click here to download the pattern.


How to print?


Print the pages on A4-size papers. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in the pattern page to check whether the page has printed correctly.






How to sew the empire waist dress?

Step 1: Join the shoulder seams of the front and back bodice pieces.

Step 2: Join the sleeves if you prefer to add in the sleeves. Or you use bias tape to finish the armholes.

Step 3: Finish the neckline and button extensions on the back bodice.

Step 4: Gather the skirt and join it to the bodice.

Step 5: Join the sides.

Step 6: Finish the hemline of the sleeves.

Step 7: Finish the hemline of the dress.



That's it! You have made a beautiful dress for your doll!

Happy sewing!

---Flora



Friday, March 1, 2024

Night Pants (Pajama Pants) with Elasticated Waist---Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern for 18-Inch Dolls




Today I would like to share with you another new free PDF sewing pattern for 18-inch dolls--Night pants (pajama pants) with elasticated waist.














I have posted loads of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the links below to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.






Seam and hem allowances:

Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern 

0.75 inch for the waistline and hemline

0.25 inch for the side seams, center seam (crotch seam), and inseam (inner leg seam)


How to Print?

It's a two-page pdf.

Print the page on a A4-size papers. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in the pattern page to check whether the page has printed correctly.





Download link:


Click this link to download the pattern.



How to sew?

1. Join the sides.

2. Join the crotch seams.

3. Join the leg seams.

4. Finish the hemline of each leg.

5. Create the casing at the waistline and feed in the elastic.

You have to fold the waistline by 0.25 inch and then again by 0.50 inch, and sew over the folded edge leaving a small gap to feed the elastic in. Insert a 3/8-inch-wide, 10-inch-long elastic through the casing, and overlap the ends of the elastic by 0.25 inch and sew them together. Sew the gap in the casing closed.

Then, fold the hemline of each leg by 0.25 inch and then again by 0.50 inch, and sew along the folded edge. And you are done!

Check this page for the step-by-step sewing tutorial for Bermuda shorts, with pictures. The same steps can be followed for making these night pants.

Happy Sewing!

---Flora



Thursday, February 29, 2024

Empire Waist Dress for 18-inch dolls--Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern




 



 




Here's another free PDF printable sewing pattern for 18-inch dolls---Empire waist dress with two sleeve variations: short sleeves and puff sleeves with fullness at the hemline.

















I have posted lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the links below to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.



Seam and hem allowances:

Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern.

1/4 inch seam allowance for the shoulders, neckline, armhole, sleeve cap, sleeve bottom edge, bodice bottom edge, skirt top edge, and sleeve band top and bottom edges.

1/2 inch seam allowance for the sides of the bodice, sleeves, and the skirt.

3/4 inch for skirt hem allowance.







Download link:

Click here to download the pattern.


How to print?


Print the page on A4-size papers. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in the pattern page to check whether the page has printed correctly.






How to sew the empire waist dress?

Step 1: Join the shoulders of both the main and lining bodice pieces.

Step 2: Join the sleeves.

Step 3: Finish the neckline and button extensions on the back bodice.

Step 4: Join the skirt to the bodice.

Step 5: Join the sides.

Step 6: Join the sleeve band and finish the hemline of the sleeves.

Step 7: Finish the hemline of the dress.



That's it! You have made a beautiful dress for your doll!

Happy sewing!

---Flora




A Simple Top with Short Sleeves---Free PDF Printable Pattern for 18-Inch Dolls




 



 




I am happy to share with you another free PDF printable sewing pattern for 18-inch dolls---A simple top with short sleeves.



*Note: The back piece is not cut on fold. Please cut 2 separate pieces for the back, as we will sew buttons and buttonholes or press studs at the back. I have marked "Cut 1 on fold" on the back pattern piece. Please ignore that.




I have posted lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the links below to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.



Seam and hem allowances:

Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern and have been mentioned in the pattern page.






Download link:

Click here to download the pattern.

*Note: The back piece is not cut on fold. Please cut 2 separate pieces for the back, as we will sew buttons and buttonholes or press studs at the back. I have marked "Cut 1 on fold" on the back pattern piece. Please ignore that.


How to print?

Print the page on A4-size papers. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in the pattern page to check whether the page has printed correctly.






How to sew the top?

Step 1: Join the shoulders.

Step 2: Join the sleeves.

Step 2: Join the sides.

Step 3: Finish the hemline of the sleeves.

Step 4: Finish the button extensions.

Step 5: Finish the neckline.

Step 6: Finish the hemline of the top.

That's it! You have made a beautiful top for your doll!







Happy sewing!

---Flora





Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Simple Sleeveless A-Line Top for 12-Inch Dolls---Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern




Here's another free PDF printable sewing pattern---Simple sleeveless A-line top for 12-inch dolls.


















I have posted lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the links below to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.




Seam and hem allowances: 

Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern itself and have been mentioned in the pattern page.






Download link:

Click here to download the pattern.


How to print?


Print the page on an A4 paper. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in the pattern page to check whether the page has printed correctly.





Happy sewing!

---Flora





Swirl Skirt with Elasticated Waistband---Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern for 18-Inch Dolls




 




I am happy to share with you another free PDF printable sewing pattern for 18-inch dolls---Swirl skirt with elasticated waist band.




I have posted lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the links below to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.



Seam allowances are included in the pattern and have been mentioned in the pattern page.






Download link:

Click here to download the pattern.


How to print?


Print the page on an A4 paper. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in the pattern page to check whether the page has printed correctly.






How to sew?

Step 1: Cut 8 swirl pieces using the pattern.

Step 2: Join a side of the first swirl piece with the second one leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Continue this until you reach the eighth swirl piece. Join this with the first swirl piece.

Step 2: Finish the hemline by attaching bias tape.

Step 3: Join the sides of the waistband using a 1/4 seam allowance.

Step 4: Fold down the top edge of the waist band by 1/4 inch, and then, with the right sides facing, join the bottom edge of the waistband with the skirt's top edge using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Step 5: Fold the waistband in half, and sew over the folded edge leaving a small gap to feed the elastic in. Insert a 0.25-inch-wide, 3.5-inch-long elastic through the casing, and overlap the ends of the elastic by 0.25 inch and sew them together. Sew the gap in the casing closed.

That's it! You have made a beautiful swirl skirt for your doll!







Happy sewing!

---Flora






Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Spiral Skirt with Elasticated Waistband---Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern for 18-Inch Dolls




Here's another free PDF printable sewing pattern for 18-inch dolls---Spiral skirt with elasticated waist band.




Seam allowances are included in the pattern and have been mentioned in the pattern page.






Download link:

Click here to download the pattern.


How to print?


Print the page on an A4 paper. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in the pattern page to check whether the page has printed correctly.






How to sew?

Step 1: Cut 8 spiral pieces.

Step 2: Join the sides of first spiral piece with the second one using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Continue this until you reach the eighth spiral piece. Join this with the first spiral piece.

Step 2: Finish the hemline by attaching bias tape.

Step 3: Join the sides of the waistband using a 1/4 seam allowance.

Step 4: Fold down the top edge of the waist band by 1/4 inch, and then, with the right sides facing, join the bottom edge of the waistband with the skirt's top edge using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Step 5: Fold the waistband in half, and sew over the folded edge leaving a small gap to feed the elastic in. Insert a 0.25-inch-wide, 3.5-inch-long elastic through the casing, and overlap the ends of the elastic by 0.25 inch and sew them together. Sew the gap in the casing closed. That's it! You have got a beautiful spiral skirt for your doll!





I have posted lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the links below to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.



Happy sewing!

---Flora







Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Kids' Basic Dress with Gathered Skirt --- Free Printable PDF Pattern for Kids' Size 8 Years




Hi Everyone,

Here is a new free printable PDF sewing pattern--- Kids' basic dress for size 8 years.







The dress has gathered skirt with in-seam pockets and has two sleeve options: a full sleeve and a cap sleeve. 

You can also make it without the the sleeves like this:








How to print the pattern pages?

There are 15 pages in the sewing pattern. Page numbers are placed at the center of the pages in gray color.

Print the pages on A4 papers. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in pattern page 1 to check whether the page has printed correctly.


Seam and hem allowances:

Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern.






Size Chart:

This is the size chart I used. Please take your kid's bust round measurement and compare it with the measurement in the size chart to find the right size.







Pattern download link:

I have posted lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.


You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the links below to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.



Happy sewing!

---Flora









Monday, January 22, 2024

Free Sewing Pattern---Kids' Sleeveless Reversible Bolero Vest---Size 2 years




I have posted a free printable sewing pattern today for a sleeveless reversible bolero vest for kids' size 2 years.



Seam and hem allowance:

A seam and hem allowance of  3/8 inch has been included in the pattern.


How to print?

There are 2 pages in the sewing pattern, which are numbered 1 and 2 in bold gray-colored numbers at the center of the pages.

Print the pages on A4 papers. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in pattern page 1 to check whether the page has printed correctly.






Pattern download link:

Click this link to download the pattern.





I will soon post the sewing tutorial for this vest and provide the link here.

Please let me know if you want the vest pattern in other sizes too. I will create and post it.





I have posted lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the links below to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.



Happy sewing!

---Flora