Raglan Sleeved Top with Button Closure at the Back for 18-Inch Dolls---Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern

 

Here is another free PDF printable sewing pattern---Raglan top for 18-inch dolls with a open back. There are button extensions at the back where you can attach Velcro, snap fasteners, or small buttons.

The measurements of the doll I used are

Chest 11.5 inches

Waist 11 inches

Hip 11.75 inches

This top will fit 18-inch dolls such as the American Girl® Doll and Our Generation® Doll and dolls with similar body measurements.

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Download Link for the Raglan Top Free PDF Pattern for 18-Inch Doll:

How to Print and Assemble the PDF Pattern Pages:

Click here to learn how to print and assemble the PDF pattern pages. 

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.

Seam and Hem allowances:

Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern.

Seam and hem lines are shown with dashed lines.

Front and back: 0.25 inch for the neckline, Raglan armhole, and for the side seams, 0.50 inch for the hemline

Sleeves: 0.25 inch for the neckline, Raglan sleeve cap, and for the side seams, and 0.50 inch for the sleeve hemline.

How to Sew:

Step 1: Fold the sleeve hemline under the wrong side 1/4" twice, and sew along from the folded edge.

Step 2: Join the sleeves with the front and back pieces.

Step 3: Join the sides with a 1/4-inch seam allowance.

Step 4: Fold the hemline of the top under the wrong side 1/4" twice, and sew along the folded edge.

Step 5: Fold a 1-inch-wide bias tape in half and attach it to the neckline, fold it under the wrong side of the blouse, and hem by hand. 

Step 6: Fold the edge of the button extension by 1/4 inch. Fold it again by 1/2 inch, and sew along the folded edge. Attach Velcro or small snap fasteners (press studs) onto the button extensions.

Done! You can now try this Raglan top on your cute little doll!

Happy Sewing!

---Flora