Every girl dreams of her Barbie doll having a large wardrobe. You can buy outfits or try to sew them yourself. Therefore, “how to make a dress for a doll” is an important question for many mothers. To sew a new outfit, you need to follow every step: think through the image, take measurements. There are simple ways for beginners that will help you quickly complete the task and create a masterpiece.
Necessary materials
If you are still interested in the question: “how to sew clothes for Barbie”, its solution must begin with the selection of material. First you need to prepare threads, pins, needles, scissors, cardboard, pencil, measuring tape and fabric. Long-needed old things are suitable for making. It can be:
- old socks;
- baby clothes;
- shirt;
- sundress.
When choosing fabrics, it is better to give preference to those that do not crumble. They are easy to work with without a sewing machine. These include:
- silk;
- wool;
- linen.
If the fabric is rough, the product may not turn out well and will not look aesthetically pleasing.
If mom has a sewing machine, this will make the process much easier. But you can cope without it. To understand how to sew clothes for a doll, you need to follow each step. To decorate your future outfit, you can take lace, beads, beads.
The doll along with the clothes will please the girl more. She will be able to change her clothes, dress her up. Sometimes you want to do something yourself. Moreover, do-it-yourself clothes for dolls will be more durable and your daughter will like them more.
Tools and decorative elements
To make a wardrobe you will need a “doll designer’s” kit: needles, multi-colored threads, scissors and a measuring tape. A sewing machine will not hurt, and will even simplify some aspects, but you can do without it.
To decorate clothes you may need: lace pieces of clothing, beads, beads, knitted flowers, iron-on stickers and anything else that you can use for decoration.
Patterns + Step by step instructions
Patterning clothes for Barbie is not a difficult task for a woman. If you plan to sew a dress, then you need to know only three measurements:
- chest girth;
- hip and waist circumference;
- the height of the doll's bodice.
After taking simple measurements, you can start cutting. How this will happen depends on the chosen outfit for sewing. In any case, you will need a cardboard pattern template. Draw a vertical line on the sheet and mark the doll’s chest, waist and hips on it.
The size of the pattern may vary depending on the fabric material. If you use knitwear, then you need to take smaller pieces. Thick fabrics must be cut with a margin.
Sometimes you can’t sew an outfit the first time. If there are unnecessary patterns left, do not throw them away. They may be useful for a future product.
Summer dress
The pattern of a dress for a doll begins with measurements:
- chest circumference;
- bodice length;
- skirt length.
After this, you need to cut out two pieces, one for the top of the dress, the second for the skirt. Start processing them, cutting off everything unnecessary. The bodice is put on the doll, the skirt is attached and sewn on. Add straps and Velcro and you're done.
Sundress
It’s not difficult to create things for dolls with your own hands. This is a fun activity for mother and daughter. To sew a sundress together, you need to perform several steps:
- use a knitted piece of fabric;
- the thread is selected to match the product;
- the doll is applied to the fabric and the boundaries of the future product are set;
- then the sketch is cut out with scissors, front and back parts;
- the scraps are applied to each other, secured with pins and stitched on the sides;
- the lower edge of the sundress is folded and stitched.
You can complement the item with beads, lace and other elements. Also make straps or sew a piece of fabric so that you can tie the sundress around your neck.
Wedding Dress
If you need not just clothes for Barbie dolls, but a wedding dress, you should find white knitted fabrics. In addition, you will need lace or you can use tulle. Patterns of clothes for dolls require a lot of attention and patience, and then you will definitely like the result.
- Having made the measurements, the patches are cut out and sewn together;
- you need to leave room for your hands;
- the wide lace along the edges of the dress is stitched with a “forward needle” seam and the thread is then pulled together;
- then you need to step back higher and sew lace on the second and third rows;
- the next stage is the decor of the dress on the chest. For this you will need a piece of lace. It is applied to the chest and wrapped so that the product fits well on the figure;
- The lace is fastened with pins and sewn with thread.
You can make a belt from a satin ribbon and add various elements to the dress.
Skirt
Sewing a skirt is much easier than making doll dresses. Here you have the opportunity to show your imagination well, choosing the splendor, length of the item, and decorative elements. You only need to take two measurements:
- waist circumference;
- skirt length.
We cut out two rectangles from the selected fabric: the first for the skirt - processed on three sides, the other for the belt - sewn to the skirt. All that remains is to sew on the Velcro fastener and add decorative elements.
Shorts
DIY shorts and other clothes for Barbie are an opportunity to show your imagination. If you want to update your doll's wardrobe, such a small detail as shorts is a good addition. To create this thing you need to prepare:
- scissors;
- threads;
- elastic band;
- material.
You can use denim. In this format the product will look stylish. If there is no such material, any other will do. Further:
- prepare a drawing;
- fabric is cut;
- the shred must be folded inside out and secured with pins;
- The material is sewn together and an elastic band is sewn to the belt.
Top
There are a lot of options for what you can do for dolls. You can sew a top using patterns or by applying it to the body. The simplest option for a top is to choose a piece of fabric, sew it and add lacing. You can choose any form. The ties are sewn at the top of the top, and there are rings for lacing on the sides.
Sweater
Of course, crocheted clothes for Barbie look beautiful, this is what you need to create a sweater. Knitting miniature wardrobe items is quite difficult; crocheting is easier. For this you will need wool or acrylic threads; for the first time it is better to use plain ones. You should start from the top.
Step-by-step instructions for making a sweater:
- We measure the circumference of the waist and chest (we make the sweater 12-15 mm wider);
- We calculate how many loops are required, on average, it usually comes out to about 32-36;
- We put loops on the hook and secure the row with a connecting loop;
- We make an air loop and several double crochets, thread it into the second loop, and go around the second circle in the same way.
If you are not very good at knitting, but want to make a sweater that looks like a real one, then you can cut pieces from old clothes that you definitely won’t need. Next, all that remains is to stitch them along the edges, sewing them together; this is an excellent option for beginners.
Making a pattern
Cut out the elements Sew the elements Finished product
Shirt
Coat sewing technology is suitable for making a shirt. If it is continuous (does not unfasten), then it is easier to sew it from two pieces of fabric, not counting the sleeves. The front should be wider than the back; when cutting, you should take into account the volume of the doll's chest. First of all, we cut out the collar and trim it, and do the same with the bottom edge.
The sleeves can be made completely different: lanterns, straight, shortened. If you strive for realism, then at the bottom you can make small cuts with a diameter of 6-8 mm, fold the edges, sew improvised cuffs, decorating them with a button. You need to collect clothes in this order:
- Sew the shoulders;
- Fasten the sleeves;
- We connect the back with the front at the waist;
- We attach buttons in one line in the center, and a pocket on the chest.
The product is ready!
Sewing Tips
Now all mothers know how to sew clothes for dolls. To do this, you don’t need to have any special skills, the main thing is the desire to please your daughter. By following some tips, you will be able to do everything right the first time:
- Small items require more attention. Inaccuracies are more visible on them;
- First, it is better to make patterns for dolls on cardboard. This will help you cut fabrics more accurately;
- It is better to sew clothes by hand, at least the bodice and sleeves. This way things will have a more attractive and neat appearance;
- It is better not to use eyelets and ribbons as decorative elements. They may not fit in scale and ruin the outfits for the dolls.
The style of the future outfit
The style of the future outfit may depend on the gender of the doll, its size, build and purpose of the outfit.
Baby dolls will suit wider clothing. Clothing for girl dolls should be elegant and beautiful, while for boys it should be more formal.
Depending on the purpose of the clothing, the style may also change. Loose, simple items without decorative elements are suitable for a home wardrobe. For business clothes (office wardrobe), choose muted tones and a more formal style.
You can direct all your imagination to evening dresses. There are no restrictions on colors and decorations, so you can decorate as you please.
Swimsuit for Barbie
The desire to constantly update a doll’s wardrobe is understandable - girls love new things and are happy to make them for their Barbies. And in the collection of every fashionista there should be swimsuits - one-piece or separate, with different decorations and without them. Nowadays, finding life-size Barbie patterns to print for free is not a problem. And in every house there are colored scraps, ropes, elastic bands, beads, and ribbons. You should transfer the pattern to the fabric, sew the separate side parts, sew on ribbons so that you can tie the top of the swimsuit at the back. You can decorate it with small bows, flowers, and sparkles.
Sewing new clothes for a doll is not difficult and anyone can do it.
T-shirt for Barbie doll (height 29 cm or 11.5 inches)
This T-shirt pattern is designed for 29cm classic dolls and also fits Silkstone and Barbie 1999 models.
T-shirt pattern for Barbie
Options:
- Bust - 12.5 cm,
- Waist - 9 cm,
- Hips - 13 cm.
This T-shirt will also fit the Kruselings doll, 9 inches = 23 cm high. The T-shirt can be worn as a tunic on this toy (blue T-shirt in the photo below) or cut to ¾ to achieve the desired length (this version is pictured in fuchsia) .
T-shirt on Kruselings dolls
Necessary materials:
- 23 cm knitted fabric,
- hook and loop,
- pattern.
The PDF file with the pattern contains a step-by-step master class with photos on sewing a doll T-shirt. In order to open and print a pattern, you will need the standard Adobe Reader program, it is free and can be installed on any computer.
Source: www.pixiefaire.com
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Patterns: for Barbie, Ken format
Moderator: Divsha
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Patterns: for Barbie, Ken format
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Post by Guest » 01 Nov 2006, 16:24
Today I scanned some more from my daughter’s “Playing with Barbie” magazines
“Barbie” has patterns for a bed, a chest of drawers for Barbie, plus all sorts of other useful things.
And “Nitochka” has some nice, simple outfits that are suitable for beginners or children. Yes, and as basic models for fantasy.
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Post by Guest » 01 Nov 2006, 16:40
And now in my “bins” I found a link with a pattern for stockings:
True, I haven’t tried to sew myself, so...
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Post by Guest » 01 Nov 2006, 16:43
And what a cool jacket. The main thing is in a minute
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Post by Nadezhda » 01 Nov 2006, 16:47
For some reason they didn’t want to recognize me. GUEST - it's me. And here's another link.
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Post by Nadezhda » 15 Nov 2006, 18:35
Finally, I posted more magazines with patterns. It was from there that I took the patterns for the trousers for the Kens and the latest dresses. For example, my dresses turned out to be too long. The width is fine, they fit well.
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Post by Nadezhda » Dec 26, 2006, 11:29 pm
I haven’t looked at the site for a long time, because... The computer crashed. That’s why I’m only answering now. To find patterns in these magazines, you need to navigate by page numbers. In principle, everything is quite clear. And if you still can’t find something, write, I’ll help you find it. As for what I sewed for my girls, several dresses are all on the same site https://s128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/Nadezhda_album/ as well as on www.streamphoto.ru/users/pride
Now, however, new outfits have appeared, but I haven’t photographed them yet. I'll post it on photobucket later too. So come take a look
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Post by Eneri » 30 Sep 2007, 21:13
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Post by ES » May 22, 2008, 03:42 pm
a good book for beginners “Sewing for Dummies”:
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Post by Sonya » 06 Sep 2008, 15:23
Ever since “Osinka” the theme has been “Outfits for Barbie,” but I suspect that if you reduce or enlarge it, as we usually do, then you can make outfits using these patterns not only for Barbie.
You can dig around and find something suitable.
I have not checked all the pages to see if the links work. I looked at the given patterns from the first page, everything seems to work. Everything is seen. And the patterns are very simple. Also, there are descriptions of cutting and recommendations on which fabric is best to use for a particular model.
I sincerely hope that it will be useful.
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Post by Yoshik » 22 Nov 2008, 02:33
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Post by Tanna » 24 Nov 2008, 16:55
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Post by Yoshik » 07 Feb 2009, 18:10
Useful patterns for Barbie
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Re: Patterns: a collection of links
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Post by preety2000 » Jul 20, 2009, 08:16
Burda magazine for Barbie with patterns https://picasaweb.google.com/SANDRINEVEN. cialBurda# Making chandeliers and lamps for a dollhouse https://picasaweb.google.com/marije34/LM. luminaciN# Manufacturing of living room furniture
https://picasaweb.google.com/SANDRINEVEN. alls14311# Making bedroom furniture Making doll furniture with patterns https://picasaweb.google.com/marije34/SillasYSillones# https://picasaweb.google.com/revisvenus1 . DLECRAFFT# Weaving doll furniture from thick cotton https://picasaweb.google.com/marije34/WickerFurmiture# Another interesting book on making clothes for fashion dolls https://picasaweb.google.com/SANDRINEVEN. usCouples#
How to sew for a doll
A few tips from experienced seamstresses on how to sew a dress for a doll with your own hands will help you cope with the task. You just need to focus on the sequence of steps:
- choose a doll to create clothes;
- take the necessary measurements from her;
- find or make the most suitable patterns;
- pick up matter;
- cut out all parts of the drawing;
- transfer the drawing to the fabric, adding a few mm to the allowances of the rear central seam, where the fastener is often made;
- cut out details, sew, try on;
- design the clasp.
- The doll's dress is ready.
Rules for sewing doll clothes
Sewing is a very interesting type of needlework that develops imagination:
- In order for the doll’s outfit to turn out beautiful, it is necessary to correctly make patterns that will emphasize the doll’s figure.
- Measurements are taken from the bulge and waist, this applies to both Barbie dolls and regular baby dolls.
- Fabric scraps, various accessories and decorative elements are used.
