This summer top designed for 18-inch dolls has an A-line shape and has shoulder ties that resemble bunny ears, which could be fastened at the shoulders.
I have included the link to the free pattern below.
Check out my other free 18-inch doll cloth PDF sewing patterns and tutorials:
Gathered Skirt with Elastic Waist for 18-Inch Dolls---Free PDF Sewing Pattern
Swirl Skirt with Elasticated Waist---Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern for 18-Inch Dolls
Elastic Waist 8-Gore Skirt Pattern for 18-Inch Dolls
Reversible A-Line Dress for 18-Inch Dolls---Free PDF Sewing Pattern
Tiered Dress for 18-Inch Dolls ---Free Sewing Pattern
Tie-Front Top for 18-Inch Dolls---Free PDF Sewing Pattern and Sewing Tutorial
Peplum Top with Back Closure for 18-Inch Dolls---Free PDF Sewing Pattern
Surplice Peplum Top for 18-Inch Dolls---Free PDF Sewing Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Fabric (cotton, lightweight linen, or knit)
- Matching thread
- Scissors
- Pins or clips
- Sewing machine (or hand-sewing needle)
- Cross-grain fabric strips for the shoulder ties
- Measuring tape
- Iron
Steps to Sew the Doll Top:
1. Download the Free PDF Pattern:
How to print and assemble the pattern pages?
Click here to learn how to print and assemble the PDF pattern pages.
2. Cut the Fabric
- Cut one front piece and one back piece on fold.
- Cut one front facing and one back facing on fold.
3. Sew the facings to the front and back of the top
- With right sides facing, sew the neckline, armhole, and bunny ear ties of the front facing to the top's front main fabric, with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
- Repeat this for the back facing and the top's back main fabric.
4. Sew the Side Seams
- Open up the facings away from the main fabric so that the shoulder ties fold back and sit on the main fabric.
- Place the front and back pieces and facings right sides together matching the side seams.
- Pin and sew 1/2-inch seams along both sides.
- Finish the edges with a zigzag stitch or pinking shears to prevent fraying.
5. Hem the Bottom Edge
- Fold the bottom edge 1/4 inch up, press, and fold 1/4 inch again.
- Sew along the folded edge.
Final Touches
- Trim any loose threads.
- Try the top on your doll and adjust the shoulder ties as needed.
Now your 18-inch doll has a cute top with shoulder ties! Would you like to make matching bottoms or a skirt to go with it? Check these links!
Gathered Skirt with Elastic Waist for 18-Inch Dolls---Free PDF Sewing Pattern
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.
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