East Coast Sue Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Can I use an infant size pattern to sew clothes for an American Girl Doll? Any recommendations? I am a beginner at sewing, but I do enjoy trying to make clothes with my daughter. Thanks for advice & recommendations. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 If you are a beginning seamstress ("sewer" just seems like the wrong word!), you might find doll clothes to be a bit frustrating. However, most pattern companies have doll clothes patterns. They're usually in the back of the pattern books, in the crafting sections. Also, take into consideration that not every AG doll is stuffed the same, so do some "fittings" with your doll as you go, to ensure the clothes fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) No, an infant pattern would be a bad idea, and also harder than a doll pattern. If you look in the craft section of any pattern book by the Big 3, you'll find several 18" doll patterns that will work great for AG dolls. Some will be fancy and others will be easy. Wait for one of those sales where the patterns are 99 cents or $2, and stock up! McCalls and Simplicity have tons of these. Edited January 4, 2010 by dangermom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Here are the original AG patterns free for the printing! Have fun! http://www.agplaythings.com/AG%20Patterns/DollDressPatterns.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The Joan Hinds books are good and you can find them on amazon. http://www.joanhinds.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thank you for your recommendations! We are excited to find the free patterns- Thank you for passing along the link! You all are great!!! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Just a warning. I am an experienced seamstress. I found the free original AG patterns very difficult. They do not give enough of a seam allowance and I had to do some reworking of the patterns to make them fit our doll. I would look at the patterns in the pattern books first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I would really recommend the McCalls and Simplicity patters first for a newbie. I have the Joan Hinds books and AG patterns, and they are not as easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 There are some Sewing For Dummies Patterns available for the AG doll. And they are cute and designed for beginners. I would recommend you chose patterns that don't have lots of extras like details or buttons that need button holes (and yes there are some for dolls). Even with those my mom usually adds sew in velcro because it is easier. Sleeves and pants are the most difficult usually. I would start with jumpers most likely. Or find patterns where the shirt is one piece for the front and 2 for the back that includes sleeves, not 4 pieces or more. Pants with elastic waists wil be easier than the ones with tiny waistbands. happy Sewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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