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 or Velcro at the back. I have marked "Cut 1 on fold" on the back pattern piece. Please ignore that.

The measurements of the doll I used are

Chest 11.5 inches

Waist 11 inches

Hip 11.75 inches

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

How to Print and Assemble the PDF Pattern Pages:

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

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.

Pattern drafting tutorials 

Sewing tutorials 

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 or Velcro 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.

These are the printed pages of the pattern.

Trim the right edge of page 1 and the left edge of page 2.

Tape the together at the back.

Here you get the complete pattern.

Now cut the individual pattern pieces out.

Our pattern pieces are ready to be used now. You have top's front, back, sleeves pieces all ready.

Now, let's cut the pattern pieces out from the fabric using these paper pattern templates.

How to sew the top?

Step 1: Join the shoulders.

Step 2: Finish the hemline of the sleeves.

Step 3: Attach the sleeves to the armholes.

Step 4: Finish the button extensions. Fold each edge of the extensions 1/4 inch down and again 1/2 inch down and sew over the edge. 

Step 5: Finish the neckline.

Step 6: Join the sides.

Step 7: Finish the hemline of the top.

Step 8: Attach Velcro or press studs onto the button extensions.

Done! You have made a simple and beautiful top for your doll!

I have posted another sewing tutorial of this same top, but with French seams to conceal the raw edges. I have included a free sewing pattern for the top with French seams as well at this link. 

Happy sewing!

---Flora

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.

Pattern drafting tutorials 

Sewing tutorials 

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.

The measurements of the doll I used are

Chest 11.5 inches

Waist 11 inches

Hip 11.75 inches

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

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.

Pattern drafting tutorials 

Sewing tutorials 

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.

Waistband:

For the waistband, cut a 20-inch-long, 2-inch-wide piece of fabric.

How to sew?

Step 1: Cut 8 swirl pieces using the pattern.

Step 2: With right sides together, join the inner edge of the first swirl piece with the outer edge of the second swirl piece leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Next, join the inner edge of the second swirl piece with the outer edge of the third spiral piece. Continue this with the other pieces, until you finish attaching the outer edge of the eighth swirl piece. Lastly, join the inner edge of the eighth swirl piece with the outer edge of first swirl piece.

Step 3: Finish the hemline by attaching bias tape or by serging.

Step 4:  With right sides facing, attach the bottom edge of the waistband to the skirt's top edge at the center back using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Start by leaving a trail of 1 inch of the waistband at one end and sew around the skirt. And once you are back at the starting point, match the ends pin them together. Cut the trail of fabric from both  ends of the waistband leaving only 1/4 inch for seam allowance on both ends, and now join the ends together.

Step 5: Fold down the top edge of the waist band by 1/4 inch. Next, fold the waistband in half, and sew over the folded edge leaving a small gap to feed the elastic in. Insert a 0.5-inch-wide, 10-inches-long elastic through the casing, and overlap the ends of the elastic by 0.5 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!

If you would like to sew a spiral skirt for your doll, click here to download the free spiral skirt PDF pattern.

Happy sewing!

---Flora

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.

The measurements of the doll I used are

Chest 11.5 inches

Waist 11 inches

Hip 11.75 inches

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

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.

Waistband:

For the waistband, cut a 20-inches-long, 2-inches-wide piece of fabric.

How to sew?

Step 1: Cut 8 spiral pieces.

Step 2: With right sides together, join the inner edge of the first spiral piece with the outer edge of the second spiral piece leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Next, join the inner edge of the second spiral piece with the outer edge of the third spiral piece. Continue this with the other pieces, until you finish attaching the outer edge of the eighth spiral piece. Lastly, join the inner edge of the eighth spiral piece with the outer edge of first spiral piece.

Step 3: Finish the hemline by attaching bias tape or by serging.

Step 4:  With the right sides facing, attach the bottom edge of the waistband to the skirt's top edge at the center back using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Start by leaving a trail of 1 inch of the waistband at one end and sew around the skirt. And once you are back at the starting point, match the ends pin them together. Cut the trail of fabric from both  ends of the waistband leaving only 1/4 inch for seam allowance on both ends, and now join the ends together.

Step 5: Fold down the top edge of the waist band by 1/4 inch, Fold the waistband in half, and sew over the folded edge leaving a small gap to feed the elastic in. Insert a 0.5-inch-wide, 10-inches-long elastic through the casing, and overlap the ends of the elastic by 0.5 inch and sew them together. Sew the gap in the casing closed. That's it! You have just made a beautiful spiral skirt for your doll!

Click here to see the step-by-step detailed sewing tutorial with pictures.

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.

Pattern drafting tutorials 

Sewing tutorials 

Happy sewing!

---Flora

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 and Assemble the PDF Pattern Pages:

Click here to learn how to print and assemble the PDF 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:

Click this link to download the free PDF 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.

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.

pattern drafting tutorials 

sewing tutorials 

Happy sewing!

---Flora

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.

Measurement Chart:

This is the measurement chart I used to create this vest pattern. It has bust sizes from for sizes 1 to 12 years. This vest is a for 2-year-old child. Please measure your child's bust round measurement and decide the size accordingly.

Seam and hem allowances:

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

How to Print and Assemble the PDF Pattern Pages:

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

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" and "Choose paper size by PDF page size" unchecked, 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.

Click this link to download the free reversible vest PDF sewing pattern for sizes 1 year to 12 years.

Click this link to download the free reversible vest with curved front PDF sewing pattern for sizes 1 year to 12 years.

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.

Pattern drafting tutorials 

Sewing tutorials 

Happy sewing!

---Flora

 

A-Line Skirt with Elasticated Waist---Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern for 12-Inch Dolls

Here is a free PDF printable pattern for making an A-line skirt with elasticated waist for 12-inch dolls.

Seam 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.

How to sew?

Step 1: Join the sides of the skirt front and back pieces with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. 

Step 2: Finish the hemline by folding down the hemline by 1/4 inch and then by 1/4 inch again and sew over the folded edge.

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!

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.

Pattern drafting tutorials 

Sewing tutorials 

Happy sewing!

---Flora

Kids' A-Line Jumper Dress Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern---Size 1 Year

Today, I would like to share with you a free PDF printable sewing pattern---Kids' A-Line Jumper Dress with Straps at the Shoulder for Size 1 Year.

*Cut 2 of the yoke pieces from the main fabric on fold, and cut 2 of the yoke pieces from the lining fabric on fold. (So, in total cut 4 pieces). Please ignore the instruction in the pattern page for the yoke piece as I have not mentioned it clearly there.

This is a knee-length dress. You can shorten the skirt length in half to make a top instead of making a dress.

How to Print and Assemble the PDF Pattern Pages:

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

There are 3 pages to print. Print the pages on A4 or US letter 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 first page has printed correctly and then proceed to print the other pages.

Stick the page tiles together at the margins, using the numbers printed on each page.

This is how the pattern pages are assembled together. 

Here is the download link: Kids' A-Line Jumper Dress Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern---Size 1 Year

Here is the link for the sewing tutorial: Kids' A-Line Jumper Dress Sewing Tutorial

Seam allowances:

Seam allowances are included in the pattern itself. Seam lines are shown with dashed lines.

Strap: 3/8 inch for the top and bottom edges and 3/8 inch for the center seam. 

Yoke: 3/8 inch for the top and bottom edges and the armhole, and 3/4 inch for the side seam.

Skirt: 3/8 inch for the top edge, 3/4 inch for the side seam and hem line.

Happy Sewing!

---Flora