The Cozy Mittens and Hat Pattern for Small Dolls

November 21, 2014 // 3 Comments

Once again, the littlest of the small friends threatened dolly mutiny if they were left out of the new pattern. So, thanks to vinyl coercion and a very nice email from Many Small Friends newsletter reader Lisa … {waves to... 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 →

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 →

The Shrug Pattern : Re-sized for Smaller Dolls

October 14, 2014 // 6 Comments

The Autumn Shrug :: Re-sized! We’ve had girl drama here at MSF headquarters. The little ones are threatening to revolt. They’re feeling bitter about all of the attention the American Girls have been getting here on the blog. Nobody likes to be... 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 →

The Shrug Pattern is Ready!

September 25, 2014 // 5 Comments

Sweater weather has arrived, here in the mountain valley where my small friends and I live. The days are still hot, but the evenings bring a chill that harkens the ripening of our last garden tomatoes and signifies that cider... Continue reading →

Trendy Doll Backpack Sew-Along – Part 4

September 8, 2014 // 6 Comments

[Sew-Along Links: Gather Your Supplies :: Part 1 :: Part 2 :: Part 3 :: Part 4 ] It’s time to put the closures on and finish up your backpack! Keep in mind, these last steps will vary... Continue reading →

Trendy Doll Backpack Sew-Along – Part Three

September 3, 2014 // 4 Comments

[Sew-Along Links: Gather Your Supplies :: Part 1 :: Part 2 :: Part 3 :: Part 4 ] Continued from Part 2 of the Sew-Along You’re making great progress! Let’s finish sewing all the pieces together. ... Continue reading →

Trendy Doll Backpack Sew-Along – Part Two

September 1, 2014 // 3 Comments

[Sew-Along Links: Gather Your Supplies :: Part 1 :: Part 2 :: Part 3 :: Part 4 ] Now that we’ve cut out all the pieces and appliqued the Top Flap (optional), we can start sewing! What do... Continue reading →