Ballerina - for the American Girl dolls and Isabelle

I made another set of ballerina print bedding for my Etsy store.  The pillows are different in this bedding.

 

I also made the ballerina outfit using Liberty Jane doll t-shirt, leggings, and made a tutu on my own. Modeling the outfit is a Just Like You (JLY) American Girl Doll.

 Here is she is practicing some of her dance moves in front of the mirror.

 

Thanks for stopping by, comments are welcome.

 

GiGi

Pattern Roundup for Isabelle - 2014 GOTY

I have been purchasing patterns and pinning items for crafts and handmade items for Isabelle - American Girl Doll of the Year 2014 (GOTY).  I decided to make a post here on my blog that is handy for references for patterns to purchase to make ballet clothing and accessories. I have also included tutorial links for ballet studio.



Here is Isabelle Palmer 2014 American Girl of the Year

Here is a pattern Ballet Class from Doll Tag Clothing sold on Pixie Fair website, that I purchased and love making the leotard and tulle skirt.  I do not knit but the pattern includes a tutorial on knitting the leg warmers. http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/ballet-class-18-doll-clothes

Here is a pattern for ballet slippers by Miche Designs sold through Pixie Faire website. http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/ballet-slippers-18doll-shoes

Here is another great pattern from Doll Tag Clothing for gym class clothing for top and pants. http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/gym-class-18-doll-clothes

Here is a Yoga pant pattern from Liberty Jane clothing sold on Pixie Faire website.  Comes with bonus pattern for shorts and basic pants.  http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/yoga-pants-18-doll-clothes

Leotard pattern can be used for Ballet or gymnastics made by Stacy and Stella and sold through Pixie Faire at http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/gymnastic-leotard-18-doll-clothes

Every doll needs a sports bag to carry her items in and here is a new pattern just released this month Sporty Bag by Doll Tag Clothing.  I cannot wait to make this bag.  So many fabric choices to use with these bags.  Here is the link http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/sporty-bag-18-doll-accessories

Here is a pattern for Wrap pants made by Doll Tag Clothing that can be used for Isabelle or any other 18 inch doll for workout or dance routine. This pattern is sold from Pixie Faire.  Here is the link http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/wrap-pants-and-bikini-top-18-doll-clothes

Liberty Jane clothing has a free swimsuit pattern that can be used as a leotard  - link http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/free-swimsuit-18-doll-clothes

Here is another pattern  from Liberty Jane clothing that can be used for gym workout - love the shorts http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/rash-guard-and-swim-shorts-18-dolls

Here is a pattern to make the wrapped top to go over leotard sold by All dolled up at http://www.alldolledup-dollclothes.com/patterns.html

Strappy leotard by All Dolled Up

Warm up top by All Dolled Up

Fingerless gloves  free tutorial by Doll It Up http://www.doll-it-up.com/doll-size-fingerless-gloves/

Doll Diaries has a free tutorial in leg warmers http://dolldiaries.com/doll-craft-doll-size-leg-warmers/

Here is a pattern from Simplicity 1711

 

McCalls 4986 Has some patterns to use for ballet/gym class

I just love watching video tutorials from My Froggy Stuff.  Here is a video tutorial on making a ballet studio

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py0QdPMsw7Q and here is the link for the printable items to use for studio

http://myfroggystuff.blogspot.com/2014/01/how-to-doll-martial-art-room-and-ballet.html


Isabelle sews and designs clothing also.  Target sells Our Generation  toys for the 18 inch doll and they sell Our Generation sewing dressmaker that has a sewing machine, pattern, sewing box, garment bag, sewing notions iron, ironing board that is the perfect size for the American Girl doll or any 18 inch doll.



Here is a link to my Pinterest board that is dedicated to items for and related to doll sewing that I have pinned that can be purchased or make your self.
http://www.pinterest.com/instgigi/ag-doll-sewing-toy-accessories/

Liberty Jane clothing sells the pattern on Pixie Faire to make your own dress form. Here is the link http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-accessories/products/dress-form-for-18-doll-clothes


Here is the link to my Pinterest board that is dedicated to Isabelle GOTY 2014 and ballet items.  http://www.pinterest.com/instgigi/american-girl-2014-isabelle-and-ballerina/

Hope this helps you with your sewing and crafting for your Ballet doll(s).

As always thanks for stopping by.