Wildside Collection free tank top pattern - American Girl Doll Fashion

I have been sewing some new items this week.  Tank tops, night gowns and panties that coordinate each other.  My granddaughters picked out fabric and elastic.  They are like most children - love the animal print designs.  Here are some things I made for them and will be adding to my Etsy store GiGis Doll Creations

Patterns  for night gown and panties are from Love U Bunches.  Tank top a free pattern from Liberty Jane

Wildside doll panties collection

Below are Isabelle and McKenna modeling the tank tops and panties

Thanks GiGi

Making Isabelle's Doll Dress form

I have had the dress form pattern from Liberty Jane Clothing for a long time and after seeing Isabelle's dress form I decided to make one.

 

Liberty Jane Dress form pattern from Pixie Fair http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-accessories/products/dress-form-for-18-doll-clothes

 

 

I went to Michaels craft store and found the wooden candle stick (3.99), thin wooden base (package for 2.79) and I was going through the dollar bin sections and found these awesome drawer pulls for 1.00 dollar. There were only three colors - pink, purple, and teal. I used my 40% coupon on another item and since I am a teacher I got to use my 15% discount on total purchases so I paid less for them.

 

 Here is the dress form unassembled.  Making the dress form was not hard at all. Pattern instructions were clear.

 

 

 Isabelle is trying to decide on which fabric to use.

 

It's not perfect - was my first try. Cannot wait to make more. If I can only find the Our Generation sewing machine that Target sells - then Isabelle's sewing room will be complete.

 

Thanks GiGi

 

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.

New items for the 18 inch doll boutique

Wow, cannot believe I have not posted in such a long time.  Upon returning back to work in August, I feel as though my life has turned upside down.  Work is very busy with promotion from Associate Professor to an Assistant Professor - huge note book I have to put together to submit and then all the busy work our nursing programs re-accreditation, not to mention the two overload teaching jobs/task I have taken on top of my regular teaching load.  I was appointed the program coordinator over the med-surge course.  I feel like I have no time for my hobbies.    I am so exhausted we I get home now.  I am sure some of you are going through the same thing.  But there is hope - there is light at the end of this tunnel.  LOL.  I have been sewing some and selling a lot locally and I have been selling a lot on Etsy too. My doll backpacks have been a huge hit. 

My husband made me some school desk and I have been using those for my photo shoots.  I have been making some school doll supplies too - pencils and folders.

Here are some photos of what I have been making since my last post and selling.


Pink Paisley - another very popular design.  Ruffled pants.  Shirt is made from LJC summer in Paris. top pattern

This is a very popular ruffled outfit - I have request to make more.  The "Paris theme" outfit.

 This denim ruffled outfit, sandals, chevron backpack and school supplies I made and donated to the college I work at for the Scholarship auction.  Dennis made me the chair and desk. 

 Peace design backpack

Here is a better view of the doll size pencils I made and school folders.  I tried to purchase popular style of cardstock - chevron and dots.

 Here are the two school desk my husband made.  I made the chevron backpack and pencils and folders.

 Aqua Teal ruffled outfit - top/dress combo.

 Below is a black and blue custom Alpha Cheer embroidered ordered I did for a customer on Etsy. I used the "glitter" sheets found at Hobby Lobby back in the craft section to embroider the A with.  Turned out very nice.

 Cheerleading - Practice- Lounge outfits I made.  I embroidered the word cheer on the back of the shorts.

 Embroidered zebera megaphone on short outfit

 Cheerleading - Practice- Lounge outfits I made.  I embroidered the word cheer on the back of the shorts. Another very popular design.

Athletic pants and T-shirt - ready to workout or play ball.

I am currently on our mini fall break and have been making some new items.  I will try and post new items that I have made this week tomorrow.

As always, thanks for stopping by. 

GiGi