Summer Doll Clothes for American Girl Dolls

Summer is here - well at least the warm weather is.  I just got back from a wonderful vacation  from the beach.  This weekend I made some summer short sets.

Here Caroline is modeling Anchors short set with mid crop top.

Lea Clark is modeling the Pink Paisley short set.  I used my commercial grade heat transfer vinyl and heat press and made the shirt to coordinate the pink paisley shorts.

 Julie is modeling the Pink SUPERGIRL shirt and pink shorts

Ready to unleash her super powers to rescue those in need.

Below Caroline is modeling a shirt that ties at the waist - lots of flowers with yellow shorts.

Julie is also modeling the outfit.

These items have been listed on my Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/shop/GiGisDollCreations?ref=hdr_shop_menu 

As always thanks for stopping by and browsing and shopping. 

Hope you summer is off to a great start

GiGi

Free Doll Shorts pattern for American Girl

I came across a pin for American Girl doll shorts on Pinterest.

Below is the link for the pattern.


 link below

http://www.18inchdollclothesz.com/blog/easy-shorts-pattern-for-american-girl-dolls.html#comment-2656 for free pattern and tutorial for shorts from Sew Adollable.  I love this pattern. Give in a 10.  I do not follow the tutorial exactly as photos show.  I learned a new sewing technique from Rosie from Rosie's Doll clothes where you sew your elastic seam first then use straight bodkin to pull elastic through and then sew the elastic and back seam together.  I hate threading elastic through a tight seam.  It is so much quicker this way.  If you want a photo explaining this technique let me know and I will insert one.  I also hem the shorts before sewing the inner seam, faster and easier.

Here are some of the doll shorts I have made.

 I just love how they fit so well.  Not to baggy.  They fit the legs perfect.

 

I had tried a shorts pattern from McCalls  but only made one pair because they were  huge on the doll.  My 4 year old granddaughter looked at them and made a sad face and said "those are not shorts...they don't fit".  So, I haven't made anymore from that pattern.  Will need to taylor it down. 

 

UPDATE - here is a photo of using the bodkin

 

 

Thanks for stopping by and browsing.  I will be listing new short set's with shoulder bag purse to match very soon.

 

GiGi