lea_lpz Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) I'd like to get some outfits for dd's 18-inch dolls but would like to spend less than what they sale on the AG site. What are some good quality doll clothes companies that are less than the AG outfits that you use? I'd hate to order stuff that's going to fall apart. Edited November 25, 2015 by lea_lpz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 My mom bought some cute, well made stuff on Amazon and Etsy one year. The wool coat was adorable. That one came from a seller on Amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Target and Toys R Us both sell clothes for 18 inch dolls. The quality isn't as good, but they are cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Target usually has a good selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 My girls really like Target's My Generation doll clothes for their AG dolls. The clothes have proven to be quite durable plus they usually come with accessories for each outfit which my girls like to have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) We've been very happy with etsy.com sellers. It takes time to sort through the possibilities, but there are some great designers/sellers out there. (My favorite items are sets that have some kind of mix-and-match potential.)Cara Anne Designs, run by a homeschool graduate, makes lovely skating outfits, and can do matching girl/doll sets. I'm guessing she'd also do dance or other similar looks as well, if that's what you wanted. Nuclear Needle Arts, run by a homeschool mom, makes a variety of nice dresses. Check out her holiday gowns! Not cheap, but American made and good quality. SewMyGoodness has a variety; I like her cowgirl sets, and I'd love her shearling coat in my size! Edited November 26, 2015 by justasque 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I personally had very poor luck with Target's My Generation clothing. I got the riding outfit for my dd's doll last Christmas. Getting those pants on her was worse than getting skinny jeans on after the holidays! Plus the fabric was unraveling. And the riding boots! As my dd's AG doll had not had her feet bound while growing up, and has some nice chunky calves, there was no way those Target boots were going on. I finally split them up the back, and now we CAN get them on, but we usually don't bother. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalex Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Sears has their Newberry line. My girls have those18" dolls and clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berley Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Walmart also has a new line of 18 inch girl dolls. I think it's called My Life. Their clothes are cute and very reasonably priced, especially if you buy the 3 outfit boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I think our craft store, ACMoore, has some 18" doll clothing sets, and they have really good coupons all the time. I bet Michaels has the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I like the Doll and Me (or something like that) that Kohls carries. It has a matching dress for the girl and one for the doll. I usually pay under $20 for the set. I look at it that I am getting an outfit for my dd for free! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea_lpz Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Right now I am thinking of a ---- Christmas dress Ballet outfit Ski outfit Skating outfit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I had good luck on eBay, but that was several years ago (before Etsy and Pinterest). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Watch American girl sight for the next week. I usually get outfits 1/2 off cyber Monday and through the week. Our generation clothes are nice also, target has free pick up at the store and maybe free shipping but not sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I'm posting again after re-reading the op. I have found that the American Girl clothes are generally worth the extra money, even if the girls don't get as many outfits. They are usually very well made. The fabric is so much better, and most of the outfits have beautiful detail work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Definitely check Etsy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I'd go with Etsy. Honestly, we make them ourselves. We've started selling at craft fairs, and are considering setting up an Etsy shop. My dd spends a LOT of time examining the clothing, and has definite opinions on what is worthwhile. The Target stuff looks nice, as does the new line at Walmart. It's disappointing to hear that Rockhopper had a bad experience. Different brands of dolls have slightly different measurements, so things like skinny jeans could be tough to cross brands (plus, measurements for various brands have changed over the years, so that's a whole 'nuther party). The stuff at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc, is less expensive (particularly if you use coupons), but it looks really, really cheap, like it will shred to pieces like those crappy Halloween costumes that barely make it through the evening. And, frankly, the stuff at the AG store has REALLY gone downhill in quality. We were appalled at the clothing last time we visited (a couple of months ago). The accessories are cute as ever, though. (Dd's theory is that they've hit bottom, and will start coming back over the next few years.) I'm on the iPad and the only Etsy shop I have marked on here is Circle C Sewing -- her clothing looks very, very nice, at least in photos. There are others that appear have excellent quality, but I don't recall names off the top of my head. Another online shop I like to browse is The Queen's Treasures. I've never bought any of their things, so I don't know the quality vs. price. (Dd has the barest beginnings of a Facebook page for her line, which she's calling Pret 18. I keep telling her to load some pictures, but she keeps wandering off to do schoolwork. Go figure.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX Native Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I personally had very poor luck with Target's My Generation clothing. I got the riding outfit for my dd's doll last Christmas. Getting those pants on her was worse than getting skinny jeans on after the holidays! Plus the fabric was unraveling. And the riding boots! As my dd's AG doll had not had her feet bound while growing up, and has some nice chunky calves, there was no way those Target boots were going on. I finally split them up the back, and now we CAN get them on, but we usually don't bother. :-) I've found some Our Generation outfits and shoes are just a tad too tight for the American Girl Doll. The outfits will technically fit, but certain ones look awful because I have to squeeze the doll into the clothes to get the elastic to close. This isn't all the outfits. We have 2 OG boots that are too tight for the AG, but OG slip on "flats" that go with the dresses fit just fine on the same AG. If you like to sew, there is a website with free patterns of the all the outfits for the 3-4 original AG dolls. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Yes, the Our Generation dolls are slightly smaller then the AG dolls. Some styles will work just fine, but others will not work at all. Shoes, generally, are not interchangeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I saw some ballet outfits at our Joanne store last week. Hobby Lobby also carries 18" doll clothes. Both of my girls have ended up shopping mostly for outfits to be worn by their stuffed animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Carpatina.com has beautiful historical, cultural, and fantasy outfits. Make sure you know what you're getting, though-their dolls are thinner, so the outfits don't fit AG dolls. They do have s line for "soft-bodied 18 inch dolls" that does. and I 2nd, 3rd, and 4th etsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea_lpz Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 She has one girl of Grace doll which is thinner two AG dolls, Kaya and one of the ones you pick yourself. We've done the AG clothes and some on the target clothes which fit her girl of Grace doll fine so good to note they may not work for the AG dolls. Thanks for all suggestions! Looking forward to checking then out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Target has their line for buy 1 get one half off right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'd like to get some outfits for dd's 18-inch dolls but would like to spend less than what they sale on the AG site. What are some good quality doll clothes companies that are less than the AG outfits that you use? I'd hate to order stuff that's going to fall apart. American Girl has 20% everything full price until Dec.12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 A friend of mine makes quality clothes for American Girl dolls and at a very reasonable price. She has a textile degree and has been sewing for 40+ years and sells on ebay. Do an advanced search for the seller: jansews2 to see her items. (Although right now, I see there is nothing listed.) She may be selling for an art show this weekend and has gotten behind. She often makes things such as Halloween costumes (for both kids and dolls), nice Christmas dresses, pj sets and First Communion dresses for AG dolls, to name a few. If you would like to contact her personally, message me and I can help make a connection. She has sold for years on ebay and has very fair postage prices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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