I enjoy making outfits for American Girl Dolls. It is so satisfying to see how each outfit turns out. Starting from a simple piece of cloth, each one is different from the rest.
Today's creation started with the pink tulle. Of course pink tulle makes you think of a tutu. So I got working on that first. The tulle is about 45 inches wide. I cut a piece 45 x 10 inches and folded it in half to make a 45 x 5 i change piece to work with.
As you can see I used another piece in a different color and weight so there are four layers on the shirt. The two pieces were basted together, gathered, and sewn onto the waist band. A Velcro closure was used at the back of the waist band.
A bodysuit was the next project.
I made a pattern from other patterns that I had. This is what I came up with. It is on a one inch grid of you would like to give it a try. As you can see it is very basic with ribbon straps.
I do hope this post gives you some inspiration when making doll clothes.
This outfit is for my Granddaughter's doll. I hope she enjoy dressing her doll in this ballet outfit as much as I did making it.
Enjoy your day!
Beti