We've put together the ultimate resource guide to tie dyeing clothing for your dolls! We cover everything from choosing fabrics to folding techniques, and lots of other helpful tips. We've even included a few bonus pattern hacks!
]]>We've put together the ultimate resource guide to tie dyeing clothing for your dolls! We cover everything from choosing fabrics to folding techniques, and lots of other helpful tips. We've even included a few bonus pattern hacks!
Giveaway Alert! We're giving away one Tulip® 12-Color Tie-Dye Kit!
To enter the limited-time contest, be sure to scroll to the end of the post to leave a comment about which tie dye method is your favorite.
Choosing Fabric
Tie dyeing or other at-home dyeing works best with fabrics made from natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or rayon. This is because natural fibers are more absorbent than synthetic materials, which are more likely to just repel the dye. For the examples in this post we have used woven rayon, an upcycled cotton jersey t-shirt, and a cotton spandex blend knit.
Choosing Dyes
For this project we experimented with dyes from a Tulip Tie Dye Kit, as well as Rit® all-purpose liquid dye. For the Rit® dye option we followed this tutorial where they explain how to mix their liquid dye for tie dyeing with the squirt bottle method.
The crumple method is an easy tie dyeing technique to begin with because it relies on randomness for it's neat pattern, so it's hard to get wrong! This technique is great for a finished garment, as well as a cut piece of fabric, as shown above.
For the crumple method:
The spiral method is a classic tie dye look. For a doll-sized spiral, it's important to note that what might seem like a small amount of white space left undyed could look like a lot of white space on the doll. For a more defined spiral, be sure the dyes soak all the way in to the fabric and in every fold.
For the spiral method:
Get the Pattern:
123 Mulberry Street Hoodie Dress
Get the look: Use the Hoodie length variation with no band. Add two holes to the center front on the hem and feed a cotton twill drawstring through the hem to create a drawstring hoodie.
Shibori is the name for traditional Japanese tie dye using indigo. If you are looking to read more about shibori and see more traditional tie dye techniques, this article from Heddels is an interesting read.
For the Shibori-Inspired Method:
Get the Pattern:
Liberty Jane Free T-Shirt Pattern For 14.5" dolls.
Get the look: Add about 4-inches of length to the hem to create a fun and trendy t-shirt dress.
This method is similar to the one shown above, but it is applied to one cut piece of fabric rather than a garment. The effect is a kind of ombre stripe that we think would make a great dress for any doll.
For the Shibori-Inspired Method For Fabric Yardage
Similar to the method above, the shibori-inspired technique we used for these pants is super simple and creates a casual and carefree look.
For this version of the Shibori-Inspired Method:
Get the pattern:
Liberty Jane Drawstring Shorts
Get the look: Add length to the hem to make cute and comfy drawstring pants. Get access to the full tutorial for this project in Sewing With Cinnamon. This month our topic is Sewing the Themed Wardrobe: So-Cal Style!
The accordion fold tie dyeing technique creates a beautiful stripe pattern that is perfect for a more sophisticated tie dye look. Tip: the smaller you make your folds, the more intricate the pattern will look. You can also fold in a different direction other than a diagonal line to create your own unique look.
The other method we used for this example was an ombre effect created by applying one layer of dye to the entire garment, then a second layer to the top 2/3 of the folded piece, then a final third layer to the top 1/3 of the piece. This created a subtle gradient affect that is easy to achieve.
For the accordion fold method:
Get the Pattern:
Liberty Jane Lightning Ridge Top
Waiting, Rinsing, and Drying
For drying times and methods, it's best to follow the instructions on your dye kit. Our kit recommended to wrap the piece in plastic and let the fabric sit for 6-8 hours. Then, rinse the piece well until the water runs mostly clear. We also hand washed the pieces with clear detergent to make sure all the excess dye was removed, then ran through the tumble dryer for 20-30 minutes.
Washing and drying the doll size pieces helps to give them a great warn-in look and softer feel- just like you want with tie dye pieces!
WARNING: Once your garments are ready for wear, be careful not to leave the dolls dressed in the dyed pieces for too long at one time, as it is possible some excess dye will stain the vinyl skin.
The possibilities are endless...
This example shows the 123 Mulberry St. Hoodie Pattern For 14.5-inch dolls made using the same drawstring hem method mentioned above. We used the spiral method and applied blue and purple dye. For the trendy biker shorts, we made the Liberty Jane leggings pattern as a shorts length, then dyed using the crumple method.
For an easy sweatpants pattern hack, here we made the basic pants pattern from Liberty Jane, adding a drawstring through the waistband rather than elastic, and adding elastic bands at the hem of each leg. These were dyed using the crumple method and make such a cute matching set with our drawstring hoodie!
ENTER TO WIN A Tulip® DIY Tie Dying Kit
To enter this week's contest, simply click the link below and then enter through the giveaway widget at the bottom of the blog post, there are many things you can do to earn multiple entry points!
Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the tie Dye Kit. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and larougetdelisle. Not endorsed by or affiliated with Tulip®.
We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us - which tie dye method is your favorite! Commenting below and confirming your entry in the widget above gives you one entry method, the other methods are listed in the widget above, be sure to enter in as many ways as you can to receive the maximum amount of entries to win one Tulip® 12-Color Tie Dye Kit!
Thanks, everyone!
The larougetdelisle Team
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The world-famous Kentucky Derby is traditionally held on the first Saturday in May. Though this year the race has been postponed, this springtime event can still be recreated at home for our dolls. Sure, some think the focus is on the horses, but we know it's really all about the fashion!
]]>The world-famous Kentucky Derby is traditionally held on the first Saturday in May. Though this year the race has been postponed, this springtime event can still be recreated at home for our dolls. Sure, some think the focus is on the horses, but we know it's really all about the fashion! If you were going to the Derby, we would have two questions for you:
You’ll be dressing for warm weather, so easy to wear dresses and sundresses are a great choice. Pair them with the perfect hat to keep the sun off your face and to stand out in the crowd! Whatever look you choose we're sure you'll be looking fantastic on Derby Day!
Giveaway Alert! Be sure to scroll to the end to enter our doll-sized horse giveaway!
We've put together the ultimate Derby Day Pattern Collection for Dolls, which includes great spring dresses and stylish statement hats.
Amelia Dress from Love From Lola
Primrose Dress from Buzzin Bea
Winner's Circle from Karen Lorraine Designs
Jane Ruhl of Sweet Pea Fashions shares, "I hail from Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby! While you might think that the Kentucky Derby is just a horse race, those of us who live here know that what Mardi Gras is to New Orleans, the Derby is to Louisville. It’s a three-week-long festival that begins with one of the largest fireworks shows in North America and ends when the parties break up late on Derby Day. In between, there are parades, races of all kinds (involving people, rodents, steamboats, hot air balloons, and even beds), and PARTIES!"
Get your doll ready for summer with the Palmetto Swimsuit, and then use that pattern to get her ready for the Derby! In this pattern hack, Jane shows you how to convert the top of the swimsuit into a sundress that is perfect for al fresco dining, a barn wedding, or even the Kentucky Derby!
You can create the perfect straw hat for your doll with the Springtime Straw Hat crochet pattern from Sweet Pea Fashions! This wide brimmed hat can be crocheted in synthetic raffia to look like straw, in cotton for a casual look, or in any medium weight yarn. It is very easy, worked all in single crochet, a perfect beginner project. It can be left plain or decorated to the nines.
Check out the Fabric Flower Tutorial from Sweet Pea Fashions to add fun and flare to your hat!
Derby Day Hats
Derby Day Fedora from Rondeletia
Lady Sarah Rick Rack Hat from Genniewren Designs
1940s Pleated Felt Hat from Thimbles and Acorns
Derby Day Shoes and Bags
Espadrilles from Eden Ava Couture
Art Deco Bags Accessory Pattern from DKinley Designs
Flower Sandals from Dena's Doll Designs
Fun Accessories For Your Horse
If you need a horse for your Derby Day celebration, check out the Our Generation® Doll Sized Horse!
ENTER TO WIN An Our Generation® Doll-Sized Horse!
To enter this week's contest, simply click the link below and then enter through the giveaway widget at the bottom of the blog post, there are many things you can do to earn multiple entry points!
Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the toy horse. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and larougetdelisle. This contest and article are not endorsed by or affiliated with Our Generation®.
We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us - what kind of Derby Day look would you like to make? Commenting below and confirming your entry in the widget above gives you one entry method, the other methods are listed in the widget above, be sure to enter in as many ways as you can to receive the maximum amount of entries to win one Our Generation® Horse!
Thanks, everyone!
The larougetdelisle Team
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We’ve put together the ultimate resource guide to making your own shoes for dolls, including 18-inch dolls such as American Girl®, 14.5-inch dolls such as WellieWishers™, and more!
]]>We’ve put together the ultimate resource guide to making your own shoes for dolls, including 18-inch dolls such as American Girl®, 14.5-inch dolls such as WellieWishers™, and more! Be sure to also check out our resource guide to WellieWishers™ and other tutorials like How To Make Your Own Doll-Sized Buttons.
Giveaway Alert: Scroll down to the bottom of the page to enter our PF Gift Card giveaway!
Common Supplies Needed For Making Doll Shoes
Be sure to read the supplies list of the shoe pattern you choose to know exactly what supplies you will need. Here is a general list of common supplies for making shoes:
A Bit About Shoes Soles
larougetdelisle has spent years developing the optimal pre-cut foam and chip board shoe soles to use for making your own doll shoes. The four different shapes we offer have been specifically designed to fit 18-inch dolls (Shapes 1 and 4), 13-14-inch dolls such as Hearts For Hearts Girls® (Shape 2), and 14.5-inch dolls such as WellieWishers™ (Shape 3). A variety of shoe patterns have been designed for use with each of these precut soles, which will be mentioned down below.
Check out the Ultimate Pattern Collection for Doll Shoes of Every Size!
Shoe Patterns For 18-inch Dolls
Our collection of sewing patterns for 18-inch doll shoes includes everything from sandals, slip-ons, boots, and more. Check out some patterns perfect for springtime:
Candy Shop Sandals from Miche Designs
Open-Toe Janes from Liberty Jane
Buttonstock Sandals from Miche Designs
Shoe-making Tip! The above patterns are compatible with the Shape 1 Pixie Pack shoe soles.
Shoe Patterns For 14 - 14.5-inch Dolls
Basic Side-Zip Boots from Matilda's Closet
Open-Toe Janes from Liberty Jane
Buttonstocks Sandals from Miche Designs
Shoe Patterns For 16-inch Dolls
Chic Sandals Pattern from Miche Designs
Plain Jane Shoes from Love U Bunches
Classic Shoe Pattern from Crabapples
Check out the entire pattern collection of knit and crochet shoe patterns!
Shoe Patterns For 18-inch Dolls
Circling Around Crochet Sandals from Ma Petite Cherie Couture
Martina Crocheted Braided Sandals from Sweet Pea Fashions
Shoe Patterns For 14 - 14.5-inch Dolls
Felted Slippers Crochet Pattern from Knot Sew Cute
Sally Crochet Mary Janes from Ma Petite Cherie Couture
Shoe Patterns For 18-inch Dolls
No-Sew Janes from Liberty Jane
No-Sew Foam Clogs from Miche Designs
No-Sew Flip Flops from Miche Designs
Shoe-making Tip! The above patterns are compatible with the Shape 1 Pixie Pack shoe soles.
Shoe Patterns For 14 - 14.5-inch Dolls
No-Sew Foam Clogs from Miche Designs
No-Sew Janes from Liberty Jane Clothing
No-Sew Boardwalk Sandal Pattern from Miche Designs
Shoe-making Tip! The above patterns are compatible with the Shape 3 Pixie Pack shoe soles.
ENTER TO WIN A larougetdelisle Gift Card
To enter this week's contest, simply click the link below and then enter through the giveaway widget at the bottom of the blog post, there are many things you can do to earn multiple entry points!
Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the larougetdelisle gift Card. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and larougetdelisle.
We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us - which shoe pattern is your favorite! Commenting below and confirming your entry in the widget above gives you one entry method, the other methods are listed in the widget above, be sure to enter in as many ways as you can to receive the maximum amount of entries to win one larougetdelisle Gift Card!
Thanks, everyone!
The larougetdelisle Team
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We've put together the ultimate resource guide to recreating the quintessential fashion favorites of the 1970s for your 18-inch doll such as American Girl®.
]]>We've put together the ultimate resource guide to recreating the quintessential fashion favorites of the 1970s for your 18-inch doll such as American Girl®. For more inspiration, be sure to check out our style guide on 5 Spring Trends To Sew For Your Doll.
Giveaway Alert: Scroll to the bottom of the page to enter our American Girl® Julie™ Doll Giveaway!
We all know trends come in cycles, and suddenly the crop tops, scrunchies, or "mom jeans" of decades past are back in style once again. One fashion era that is always being reinterpreted by trendsetters of today is the style of the 1970s.
Key features that are so fun to play around with in design are:
Find the entire collection of 1970s Patterns For 18-inch Dolls on larougetdelisle.
The 1970s Color Palette
According to Pantone®, economic recession and eco-consciousness were top of mind during the '70s, and this influenced consumers taste in colors by drawing them to more muted, earthy tones. Similar colors have been popping up consistently across runways and trend reports over the last few seasons, as people today look for grounded and more minimalistic colors.
1970s Dresses
1970s Chevron Sun Dress Crochet Pattern by Little Abbee
Sweet 70s Dress from Keepers Dolly Duds
Convergence Dress from DKinley Designs
All Occasion Dress from 123 Mulberry Street
Create a cute spring dress for your doll that channels a '70s vibe by choosing a pattern with classic details of the decade, like a wide pointed collar, or pick groovy fabrics and accessories to add '70s flare to a more versatile and classic dress pattern.
1970s Spring Separates
or be mixed-and-matched with other wardrobe staples to create more contemporary looks.
70s Spring Shoes and Accessories
1970s-inspired Pattern Hacks
Sew the perfect Hip-Hugger Maxi Skirt using this Pattern Hack of the Hip-Hugger Bell Bottoms from Flossie Potter.
Add a fun and frilly Bell Sleeve detail to your favorite t-shirt using this pattern hack of the T-shirt Variations Pattern from Liberty Jane Clothing.
ENTER TO WIN An American Girl® Julie™ Doll!
To enter this week's contest, simply click the link below and then enter through the giveaway widget at the bottom of the blog post, there are many things you can do to earn multiple entry points!
Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the Julie™ doll. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and larougetdelisle. Not endorsed by or affiliated with American Girl®.
We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us - which '70s trend is your favorite! Commenting below and confirming your entry in the widget above gives you one entry method, the other methods are listed in the widget above, be sure to enter in as many ways as you can to receive the maximum amount of entries to win one Julie™ Doll!
Thanks, everyone!
The larougetdelisle Team
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We’ve put together this fun guide to sewing some great spring trends for your dolls. Be sure to leave a comment and tell us which of these trends is your favorite.
]]>We’ve put together this fun guide to sewing some great spring trends for your dolls. Be sure to leave a comment and tell us which of these trends is your favorite.
Limited Time Contest: Scroll down to enter our larougetdelisle Gift Card giveaway!
The On-Trend Colors for Spring 2020
Utilizing the popular colors of the season is a great way to make any design feel of-the-moment. The following color swatches come straight from the Pantone Trend Report from this season’s New York Fashion Week. Play with combinations of analogous colors like the blues and greens together, or create a bold look by pairing complimentary colors like greens with reds, or orange with blue.
Spring 2020 Trend #1: Utility Pockets
From left to right: Hermès, Reformation, and Alexa Chung
Sew The Trend: Our first featured spring trends is Utility Pockets. We’ve collected the perfect inspiration images of loosely fitted jackets with an abundance of patch pockets and hardware details like metal buttons and buckles. These jackets can be made from a variety of medium to lightweight fabrics like twill or light corduroy. For fun contrast, try pairing this military-inspired jacket with sweet and feminine details like a light and ruffley dress.
As shown above, some great patterns to use to sew this trend include:
Go Everywhere Anorak for 18-inch dolls from JenAshley Doll Designs
(Also check out the 14.5” Doll Version!)
Cape Cod Overshirt from Just 4 Us Dolls
Spring 2020 Trend #2: Strong Sleeves
From left to right: Alexander McQueen, Reformation, and & Other Stories
Sew The Trend: This next trend is versatile and fun- Strong Sleeves. This trend is all about making a statement with larger-than-life sleeves on any dress, blouse, or romper.
The patterns shown above, perfect for sewing this trend, are:
50s N Lace by Dolly Wears
Highland Dance Blouse by Genniwren Designs
Spring 2020 Trend #3: Little White Dress
From left to right: Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Louis Vuitton
Sew The Trend: You’ve heard of the little black dress, but the little white dress is a whole different phenomenon. Complete with ruffles, lace trims, buttons, and sashes, the little white dress is all about adding details and texture to this fun, feminine style.
Sew this trend with the patterns featured above:
Holly and Lace Dress from Frog Princess Fashions
T-Shirt Variations Pattern Hack: Ruffle Dress from Liberty Jane
Heirloom Lace Dress from Karen Lorraine Design
Spring Trend #4: Wrap Details
From Left To Right: Kate Spade New York, Vince, Reformation
Sew The Trend: The Wrap Details trend is perfect for those who love all things girly and sweet. But if that’s not your doll’s style, edge it up by pairing the look with tough leather accessories. This trend is perfect for showcasing bright new prints or your favorite color solids in fabrics like linen, cotton, or other lightweight fabrics.
A few great patterns to sew the Wrap Details Trend include:
Bellview Dress and Romper from Love From Lola
It’s A Wrap Dress from Ardently Admire Doll Attire
Spring 2020 Trend #5: Belted Jacket
From left to right: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Dior
Sew The Trend: The belted jacket trend is a vintage classic being brought back with new flare. It is the perfect trend for endless combinations of details, from contrasting colors to pocket variations to styles of belts and closures. The belt detail is sure to create a pulled together look.
Get started on sewing the belted jacket trend with patterns such as:
Boomerit Falls Jacket from Liberty Jane
Civil War Uniform Jacket from Thimbles and Acorns
To enter this week's contest, simply click the link below and then enter through the giveaway widget at the bottom of the blog post, there are many things you can do to earn multiple entry points!
Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the gift card. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and larougetdelisle.
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We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us - which spring trend is your favorite! Commenting below and confirming your entry in the widget above gives you one entry method, the other methods are listed in the widget above, be sure to enter in as many ways as you can to receive the maximum amount of entries to win one larougetdelisle Gift Card!
Thanks, everyone!
The larougetdelisle Team
]]>Just in time for Valentine's day -- make this cute little sweater using just five rectangles of fabric! (And, a couple of heart shapes too...) Click through to find out how.
]]>Just in time for Valentine's Day! Show your doll some love by making her this fun little sweater. It goes together super fast, and all it takes is just five rectangles....
GIVEAWAY UPDATE: We have a winner! It's Lynda, who said her favorite Valentine's Day tradition is "to spend it with the one you love". Hard to go wrong with that Lynda! We'll be in touch via email soon. And thanks to everybody who entered!
You can use a stretch lace or a light knit -- but in any case, your fabric needs to stretch a little to be sure it'll fit right :)
Cut five rectangles:
One for the back, 4 3/4" x 8"
Two for the front, 4 3/4" x 3 1/4"
Two for the sleeves, 4 1/2" square
And, optionally, some little hearts out of coordinating fabric. :)
To hem the Center Front edges, press under one long edge of each front piece, twice, to form a double-turn hem. Topstitch in place.
Pin the fronts to the backs along the top edge. Make sure you have right sides together, and that the hemmed edges are facing each other. Stitch, and then zig-zag along the entire edge (including the un-stitched section of the back).
Press both seams to the back, and then also press under 1/4" along the un-stitched back edge. This will become the back neckline. Topstitch everything down nicely.
Next, hem one edge of each sleeve. If you're using a stripe like me, go ahead and hem one of the edges where the stripes meet it vertically -- that way the stripes will be oriented in a nice direction on the finished sweater.
You can also stitch your little heart applique down at this point too :)
Mark the middle of each sleeve with a pin.
Then, pin and sew the sleeves to the sweater body, matching the pin to the shoulder seam. Don't forget right sides together :) Zig zag over this seam when you're done.
Fold the sweater in half at the shoulders, and pin and stitch the underarm/side seams.
Finally, hem the lower edge. Give the sweater a good press, and then style it into your doll's wardrobe!
Thanks everybody, and have fun with this!
For larougetdelisle,
Melinda
]]>Wondering how to use larougetdelisle patterns creatively to spice up your holiday gift giving and craft projects? Here are 10 fun ideas:
#1 - The Melody Valorie Couture Ivy Cape - the Ivy cape is the perfect accessory for a historical holiday outfit. The elegant look can be made to in a vibrant red, white or green fabric to enhance the festive holiday feel, or a deep purple or gold could be nice too. This pattern is also available for the Ellowyne Wilde Doll.
#2 - The Ardently Admire Deer Antlers - Ready for a playful costume accessory that will make your doll the hit of the party? These fun antlers will give your doll just what she needs to be the hit of the party.
#3 - The Stacy & Stella Holiday Hat & Scarf - If you want to create a truly iconic knit had and scarf, then this guidebook is for you. Don't forget to check out the coordinating Holiday sweater too.
#4 - The Liberty Jane Aspen Party Dress - This brilliantly designed couture dress by Cinnamon Miles features an elegant bodice and a long bubble skirt. It's been copied widely across the country and (with no disrespect) the commercial copies won't look nearly as good as your hand-made masterpiece using Cinnamon's pattern.
#5 - The Maggie and Joan Essential Apron - Inspired by the early 40's and 50's these cute aprons are a perfect addition to your holiday collection. make some in festive prints to be worn now or in a variety of other colors to be used throughout the year! Also check out the FREE potholder tutorial to make a coordinating set.
#6 - The Miche Designs Kathmandu Boots - if you like the new Nepal boots by Tom's, then you'll love this new boot pattern by Miche Designs.
#7 - The Doll Tag Clothing Hoodie Skoodie - A beautiful knit hoodie with a built in scarf! This fun pattern is a unique and trendy knit pattern that is sure to be a hit with your favorite doll.
#8 - The Bonjour Teaspoon Jumper Dress and Top Hat - Of course your snow man needs a smartly designed Top Hat - and the Bonjour Teaspoon pattern makes it easy.
#9 - The Lelle Moda Waiting For Christmas Holiday Hat & Scarf - this fun knit skull cap styled hat is a classic look that your doll will love. (psss. don't tell anyone, but this pattern is completely free).
#10 - The Liberty Jane Clothing Shoulder Bag - your doll's Christmas should bag will be easy to make with this fun FREE tutorial. Use a festive holiday print or a striking vibrant white with red accents.
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Here is an Illustration showing the body measurements for several of these types of dolls with a picture of them side by side for clarity. This first set of images lists basic measurements in a few places. To add clarification to the chart, the waist is measured at the side tag, hips measured around the largest part of the bottom, chest measured right under the arms, arms measured to the wrist, and legs measured at the inseam to the floor.
Here is a picture with 4 different American Girl Dolls and their slight variations in measurements. Mia is the biggest doll that we have and Molly is the smallest and has a slightly longer body than all of the other AG’s that we have. Most AG dolls that you are sewing for are made by Mattel, if a customer has a Pre Mattel doll they usually know it and know that they are a bit Chubbier. The Pre Mattel doll that we have doesn’t seem to be that much bigger, but most are. The LJC Patterns have been fitted to the Mia Doll’s measurements.
Here are a few updated charts with more indepth side by side measurements. First chart is for 18 inch dolls similar to American Girl body type and fit. (right click to save the image to print it out for future reference, or view larger on your home computer). We recommend using these measurements as a guide for determining which patterns might work for a doll you have that we don't specifically design pattern for. The illustration shows where each measurement has been taken. Err on the side of a bit larger and make modifications from that pattern.
This next chart shows several other types of dolls' measurements that we have specifically designed pattern for here at larougetdelisle. The shaded columns identify similarly sized dolls. These patterns may be a close fit for both dolls.
The next chart shows measurements for a variety of 13"-18" dolls that we have patterns for at larougetdelisle.
Click the doll brand/type on the list below to go to the full doll review with measurments, and indepth information.
Bitty Baby, Bitty Twin, Melissa and Doug 15" Baby Doll
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