Tutorial: Sew doll clothes out of underwear

October 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Yes, you read that right. Wendy from Good Old Days – Good Old Ways shows how to make clothes for your 18″ dolls from inexpensive women’s underwear from the dollar store. (We’re talking about new undies, of course!).

She shares tutorials and patterns to make pants/shorts, leggings/biking shorts, underwear, halter tops, camisoles, and socks. Seriously. ALL of this from underwear! She’s my new hero. Go to the tutorials and patterns.

[photo from Good Old Days – Good Old Ways]

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

Comments

JoAnn Gagnon says
July 15, 2011 at 11:35 am
In todays economic throws, I so appreciate when people take the time to share inexpensive ways to still enjoy things. Like this ides. Thankyou so much for sharing.

Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.