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Free pattern: Hospital scrubs for an American Girl doll

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Free pattern: Hospital scrubs for an American Girl doll If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to add some unique pieces to your American Girl Doll’s wardrobe, look no further!

AG Doll Fan from Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll has got you covered with her free patterns for making hospital scrubs for your 18″ doll.

The scrubs are made from a solid blue broadcloth material, giving them a realistic look that will make your doll look just like a real medical professional.

Whether you’re looking for a fun project to work on or just want to give your doll’s wardrobe a little bit of an upgrade, these free patterns are the perfect solution.

So head over to AG Doll Fan’s blog, Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll, to get started on making your very own set of hospital scrubs for your beloved American Girl Doll.

Or, change out the fabrics and make a whole wardrobe of (non scrub) pants and top for the doll.  Go to Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll for the scrub pants pattern and the scrub top pattern.

[photo from AG Doll Fan]

Looking to make more clothes for an 18 Inch American Girl style doll? Check out these sewing patterns we found on Etsy.

 

Comments

  1. Thank You so much, love the scrubs cant wait to make one out of fun fabric, like for the holiday or animals. Like we used to wear when I worked in the hospital here in Ky

  2. THANK YOU FOR THE PATTERN. i AM GOING TO MAKE TO THIS AFTERNOON. MY DAUGHTER IS BECOMING A DOCTOR IN TWO YEARS AND I BROUGHT AN AMERICAN DOLL FOR MY GRANDDAUGHTER LAST YEAR AND SHE ASK ME CAN I MAKE HER SCRUB OUTFIT FOR HER DOLL. SHE ALSO WANTS TO BE A DOCTOR JUST LIKE HER MOTHER.

  5. I am going to have fun making this outfit. I have a RN in the family. Her daughter my niece, I hope she likes it. Thank you.

Have you read?

AITA for Charging Extra for Rush Orders (Even Though I Work From Home)

Dear Crafty Readers,

“I run my sewing business from home. I don’t have a shopfront. I don’t clock in and out. I just sew in my own space, around my own schedule.

And because of that, people assume I’m endlessly flexible.

When someone needs something urgently, they’ll ask if I can ‘just squeeze it in.’ They’ll message late at night. They’ll explain how important the deadline is to them.

I started charging a rush fee.

And that’s when the pushback began.

‘But you’re already home.’
 ‘It shouldn’t cost more if you’re not travelling anywhere.’
 ‘Can’t you just do it this once?’

A few people have acted genuinely offended — like I’m being greedy or unreasonable.

Now I’m second-guessing myself.

Am I the asshole for charging extra for rush orders, even though I work from home?

— Anonymous

If you’ve ever felt awkward adding a rush fee — or tempted to waive it just to avoid tension — you’re not alone.

This question cuts right to the heart of how creative, home-based work is still misunderstood.

Why “Working From Home” Changes How People Treat You

There’s a strange assumption that if you work from home, your time is somehow more flexible — or less valuable.

People often think:

  • You’re already there

  • You can just reshuffle things

  • You’re not “really” inconvenienced

What they don’t see is that home-based work still has:

  • Schedules

  • Commitments

  • Limits

  • Personal time

Being at home doesn’t mean being on call.

What a Rush Order Actually Costs You

A rush order isn’t just about sewing faster.

It often means:

  • Dropping other work

  • Rearranging personal plans

  • Sewing late into the evening

  • Working under pressure

  • Carrying someone else’s urgency

That urgency has a cost — even if it doesn’t show up on a receipt.

“But It’s Just One Item…”

This phrase is another familiar one.

A rush order is rarely just one item. It’s the mental load that comes with:

  • Watching the clock

  • Worrying about deadlines

  • Rushing decisions

  • Feeling responsible for someone else’s timing mistake

That pressure deserves compensation — not guilt.

Why Rush Fees Feel Uncomfortable to Charge

Many sewists hesitate to add rush fees because:

  • They don’t want to seem difficult

  • They fear losing the sale

  • They worry about appearing greedy

But a rush fee isn’t a punishment. It’s a boundary.

It tells customers: This is possible, but it costs more because it costs me more.

The Double Standard Around Creative Work

Interestingly, rush fees are widely accepted in other industries.

People expect to pay more for:

  • Express shipping

  • Same-day services

  • Last-minute bookings

But when it comes to handmade or creative work, that logic often disappears — especially when the work happens at home.

That double standard puts unnecessary pressure on makers.

When Waiving Rush Fees Backfires

Many sellers learn this the hard way.

When you don’t charge extra for urgency:

  • Rush orders become expected

  • Boundaries blur quickly

  • Stress increases

  • Resentment builds

What starts as flexibility can quietly turn into burnout.

Is Charging Extra Unfair — or Honest?

This is where opinions really split.

Some readers will say:

  • “A rush fee is completely reasonable.”

Others might argue:

  • “If you can do it, why charge more?”

And a few will admit:

  • “I never thought about the impact of urgency.”

All of those perspectives exist — and they’re worth hearing.

So… Are They the Asshole?

There’s no universal answer here.

But there is an important question underneath it all:

Should working from home mean giving up control over your time?

For many sewists, the answer is a firm no.

Over to You, Crafty Readers 

Now it’s your turn — and this one tends to spark strong opinions.

  • Do you charge rush fees?

  • Have you ever felt guilty enforcing them?

  • As a buyer, would you expect to pay more for urgency?

  • Or do you think rush fees are unnecessary?

 Scroll down and join the discussion.
 This is one of those topics where lived experience really matters.

(And if you’ve got a sewing dilemma of your own, you can submit it anonymously to Sewing.CraftGossip — sometimes the hardest part is asking the question.)