Make Jeggings! Sewing Pattern for American Girl

December 18, 2014 // 20 Comments

Make Jeggings for your American Girl Doll This pattern was developed for a modern Mattel manufactured American Girl doll. Jeggings may also fit other brands of 18″ dolls that share the American Girl body style. For best fit, make a... Continue reading →

The Urban Belted Coat Pattern for American Girl

December 3, 2014 // 6 Comments

It’s done! It’s done! It’s DONE! La Dee Dee, La Dah Dah.. It’s Finally DOOOOONE! {that is what I’m singing, as I dance around the house, flapping my arms wildly} My children are familiar with this crazy dancy song, as... Continue reading →

Easy DIY Doll Fireplace Tutorial

November 29, 2014 // 6 Comments

Make a Fireplace for your Dolls – $20 or Less! Last holiday season we built a fireplace for the dolls. My goals for the project were to keep it inexpensive, easy to store, and simple to make. I have a... Continue reading →

Cozy Hat and Mittens Patterns and Tutorial

November 8, 2014 // 22 Comments

Make a Cozy Hat and Mittens for your 18 inch Doll Materials Cozy Hat and Mittens Pattern Sheet 1/4 yard knit fabric –or– recycled sweater. Polyester fleece is a great fabric choice to make this project fast, fun, and EASY! Coordinating... Continue reading →

Skeletons and Pandas and Elsas, Oh MY!

October 27, 2014 // 2 Comments

It’s all fun and games at the Many Small Friends school Halloween party, until the lights go out! Are your dolls dressed for Trick or Treating? MSF reader Sophie sent me this picture of her girls... Continue reading →

How to Make a Panda Costume for your Doll

October 22, 2014 // 6 Comments

So I had leftover foam sheets and t-shirt scraps after my impromptu Skeleton costume tutorial. What’s a girl to do, but make another costume? This costume requires a tiny bit more sewing then the skeleton costume, but no... Continue reading →

Boo! Skeleton Costume Pattern and Tutorial

October 18, 2014 // 9 Comments

Make Your Doll a Halloween Costume Free Pattern and Tutorial for American Girl or 18 Inch Doll This was NOT the pattern and tutorial I planned to publish this week. I have a fun pendant necklace project and quickie Halloween bunting... Continue reading →

Our Generation “What a Trek” – What’s in the Box?

October 10, 2014 // 16 Comments

I have a love-hate relationship with the Our Generation company. In case you’re not familiar with the brand, Our Generation makes dolls, clothing, and accessories that are compatible with many other 18″ doll lines like American Girl. Our Generation is... Continue reading →

How to Make Festive Doll Socks in Five Minutes

October 6, 2014 // 11 Comments

I’ve got a fun, fast, and EASY doll sewing project for you today! You can make festive, seasonal socks for your dolls in just five minutes using store bought human socks. Find socks in lots of fun prints at the... Continue reading →

American Girl Beforever Review – Julie Albright Doll

October 1, 2014 // 12 Comments

Hey girl, you’re looking pretty foxy in those bell bottoms and banana-yellow crochet vest! And that center part and single braid is sooooo groovy! Yep, one last more American Girl doll has arrived. Do you know who she is? Of... Continue reading →