This reversible summer top I have 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. You can use two contrast fabrics for the outer and inner sides of the top.
With this reversible top you get two tops in one.
I have included the link to the free pattern below.
Check out my other free 18-inch doll cloth PDF sewing patterns and tutorials:
1. Gathered Skirt with Elastic Waist
4. Panel Skirt with Elasticated Waist
8. Swirl Skirt with Elasticated Waist
9. Spiral Skirt with Elasticated Waist
10. Full Circle Skirt
11. Easy Sleeveless A-Line Summer Top
12. Elastic Waist 8-Gore Skirt
13. Tiered Dress
15. Bermuda Shorts
17. Playsuit
18. Jumpsuit
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 from fabric 1.
- Cut one front piece and one back piece on fold from fabric 2.
3. Finish the neckline, shoulder ties, and the armhole curve
- With right sides facing, sew the neckline, armhole, and bunny ear ties of the front piece of fabric 2 to the front piece of fabric 1, with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
- Repeat this for the back piece of fabric 2 and the back piece of fabric 1.
4. Sew the Side Seams
- Open up the front and back pieces of fabric 2 from keep away from nofabric 1 so that the shoulder ties fold back and sit on fabric 1.
- Place the front and back pieces of fabric 1 and fabric 2 right sides together matching the side seams.
- Pin and sew 1/2-inch seams along both sides.
- Finish the edges with a zigzag stitch, serger, or pinking shears to prevent fraying.
5. Hem the Bottom Edge
- Fold the bottom edge of fabric 1 and fabric 2 1/4 inch up and press.
- 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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