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18" dolls' clothes
Gwendolynn Member since 3/16/11 Posts: 6	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/16/11 0:51 AM I want to sew dolls' clothes for my granddaughter & I noticed that the most patterns are available for 18" dolls. Therefore I bought an 18" doll. I have discovered that not all 18" dolls are the same size. I bought a Madame Alexander Favorite Friends doll and my McCall's pattern is too small for her. Would I have more success with either Kwik Sew or Butterick or Simplicity 18" doll clothes patterns? Has anyone out there bought the same doll as me?
RockNRoll TN USA Member since 3/12/10 Posts: 1323	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/16/11 0:54 AM I have used them all for my daughters American Girl Dolls. I never found the outfits to be small. Which pattern did you use? -- Edited on 3/16/11 0:55 AM -- ------ Go Sew Something
jannw   Intermediate WA USA Member since 9/3/06 Posts: 7392	Login to reply to this post In reply to Gwendolynn Like this post Date: 3/16/11 1:35 AM Here is a chart that gives doll measurements girl doll measurements If you scroll down to the Girl doll measurements, it give the measurements for the American Girl doll. Then you can compare with yours and adjust where necessary. Most of the 18" doll patterns I have seen, seem to be for the American Girl doll. Look at the illustration on the envelope. Good luck with the clothes. I'm finding doll clothes quite fun and surprisingly relaxing. ------ 2009-113.25 yds 2010-115.5 2011-80.25+30+donated 2012 86.3 yds.. 2013 21.0 Everyone who sews seriously has a stockpile of fabrics, because it is natural to purchase more than can be sewn in any one season" Singer, Timesaving Sewing, 1987
Gwendolynn Member since 3/16/11 Posts: 6	Login to reply to this post In reply to RockNRoll Like this post Date: 3/16/11 2:41 AM I used McCall's 3900. I like the selection of items.
susiestitcher   Advanced GA USA Member since 1/25/08 Posts: 331	Login to reply to this post In reply to Gwendolynn Like this post Date: 3/16/11 8:23 AM I don't know if your doll is the same as the Madame Alexander Girlz doll. but I found another more specific measurement comparison. Perhaps taking your dolls measurements and comparing will help. Measurement Comparison Dolls these days are certainly beautiful. My favorite as a child was Poor Pitiful Pearl! -- Edited on 3/16/11 8:25 AM --
sharkycharming Beginner MD USA Member since 11/10/10 Posts: 345	Login to reply to this post In reply to susiestitcher Like this post Date: 3/16/11 8:41 AM Quote: susiestitcher Dolls these days are certainly beautiful. My favorite as a child was Poor Pitiful Pearl! You mean that's a real thing?! My grandmother always used to tell me I looked like "Poor Pitiful Pearl" when my clothes were disheveled or something -- I thought it was something she made up. Ha! I get the feeling that "18 inch doll" is code for "American Girl doll," much like "12 inch doll" is code for "Barbie." You can have a doll that's close, but the pattern isn't really made for those less-popular dolls so you have to tweak. ------ Heather in Baltimore
RockNRoll TN USA Member since 3/12/10 Posts: 1323	Login to reply to this post In reply to susiestitcher Like this post Date: 3/16/11 11:23 AM Quote: susiestitcher I don't know if your doll is the same as the Madame Alexander Girlz doll. but I found another more specific measurement comparison. Perhaps taking your dolls measurements and comparing will help. Measurement Comparison Dolls these days are certainly beautiful. My favorite as a child was Poor Pitiful Pearl! -- Edited on 3/16/11 8:25 AM -- thanks for that link very useful!! ------ Go Sew Something
Skittl1321 Advanced Beginner IA USA Member since 9/9/07 Posts: 1043	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: 18 dolls clothes Date: 3/16/11 2:09 PM Keep in mind also the age of the American girl doll- the older ones (from the late 80s early 90s) are much plumper than the newer ones. My old dolls are often 2" fatter than my newest ones.
susiestitcher   Advanced GA USA Member since 1/25/08 Posts: 331	Login to reply to this post In reply to sharkycharming Like this post Date: 3/16/11 2:22 PM Yep! They really existed. I got my doll when I was about 6 years old and still have her. Check out this link to see what she looked like. Poor Pitiful Pearl The doll was created from a cartoon character by William Steig (the author of Shrek and many other children's picture books). If you scroll down the page, you will see the exact outfits mine had (the darker blue dress and red kerchief and the light blue party dress). I don't remember her having pearls, although she must have. I will have to look in my box for them. I also am not sure that I remember having the little storybook that went with it, although at 6 years old, I probably didn't realize the value in keeping that. I loved her so much!
my horse Advanced NC USA Member since 5/9/05 Posts: 803	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/16/11 3:20 PM American Girl has some of their historical costumes patterns available free. My review for one of the dresses is here and includes a link for the patterns and a helpful tip for sewing. A more contemporary wardrobe with excellent patterns available in the book reviewed here. Joan Hinds uses several different brands of 18" dolls and they are shown modeling the clothes. This is a fun thing to do as long as you measure each doll. I've found there are differences even with the same company. Head sizes vary most widely and then waist and height are next. Have fun! ------ She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight. Proverbs 31:13 NAS

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