I recently sewed a couple of other projects for my girl’s American Girl Dolls.
In addition to the other things I sewed, I let them each chose one special project that I would sew for them.
Pumpkin chose a vest, skirt and t-shirt. These are from the Simplicity 2296
pattern.She picked out the fabrics…I did the sewing.
pattern.She picked out the fabrics…I did the sewing.
I love the ruffle Pumpkin chose for the bottom of the skirt.
This pattern was a moderately challenging project to me.
It wasn’t too bad, but it wasn’t super simple easy either. The skirt is a gathered waist which is do-able with patience. The vest was also not too bad nor was it super simple. The hardest thing about making the vest was turning it right side out. That took a lot of time and patience. In my case it also seemed to slightly distort the vest because of the small little place they tell you to turn it from. I am sure if I made another one, I would figure out a way to get better at that part. As far as the t-shirt that goes with this set, you can read my tips/suggestions on making doll t-shirt’s in another post I wrote: Sewing American Girl Doll T-Shirts
I feel certain that I will be making this pattern again as I can see it being used a a Girl Scout uniform for our American Girl Dolls. Can’t you see that? I think it would be so cute! That would mean I would be making 2 more, 1 Daisy blue and 1 Junior green! When I make more, I’ll let you know and add some tips as I learn them.
Snowflake said her doll really likes to cook, so she needed a chef set for her doll.
My friend found this pattern for me: Daydream Doll Boutique Doll Chef Set.
It was fairly easy and fun to make.
My main tip for you on the apron is to use a grosgrain ribbon. The satin ribbon that I used has pulled out on one side of the apron. I think using a grosgrain ribbon would hold up to the use of a child better. I also learned to reinforce that area when sewing the ribbon. Gotta make it work in real life with the kiddos!
View from the back.
Apron – it is reversible. It has the tie-dyed pink that is at the bottom on the other side.
Chef hat
The oven mitt.
I am so proud of this mitt.
It took a lot of patience to make, but I made that whole thing…I quilted the fabric to make the mitt. I had never done anything like that before. I feel so proud that I made an oven mitt for a doll that looks like a real oven mitt!
The oven mitt is just 2 pieces of fabric with a piece of felt in the middle. Then sewing soooo many diagonal lines to make the quilting. It takes time and patience, but it is so worth it. If you do make these, I found that if I marked out the first 45 degree line in each direction, then used that line and my presser foot to maintain that line for all the following lines. So darn cute!
I may even open an Etsy shop and sell them some day in the sort of near future!
Update: The sort of near future will hopefully be next week. I am working on a few sets this week. So, check back on my sidebar for a link to my Etsy shop. If you want to make sure you don’t miss it, you can follow this link and favorite my shop so when I do add something you don’t miss it (at least that is how I think it works…I really know very little at this point).
More American Girl Doll Fun:
Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays. I just love it.
This is so cute for American dolls!! Love the chef outfit! Thanks for coming to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” We hope you’ll be back soon! -The Sisters
How fun to have a link party just for doll clothes. I’m going to head on over today and link up.
Thanks so much for your sweet comments! Calling my sewing professional puts a big smile on my face!
Thanks for stopping by and for commenting.
You’re right about the oven mitt! It’s really sweet and I love the detail. I really think you could sell these on Etsy, as a cute little kitchen set, maybe with a tiny wooden spoon.
Oh, how cute! I’m jealous…I was a tad bit American Girl doll obsessed when I was little and would have loved these adorable aprons! So awesome you’re opening an etsy shop…good luck with it! 🙂
This is soooo cute! Love the little mitt.
Great Job ! Let me know if I can post it on my blog for all our aspiring seamstresses. 🙂
Thanks!
The little mitt is so cute!!
Adorable! The mitt is fabulous!!
Thanks for sharing at Simply Klassic!
Thanks Lori!
Thank you and thanks for hosting the link party!
Wow, great job! They look fantastic! And I’m sure they’re harder than big girl clothes since everything is so teeny. Thanks for entering in One Crafty Contest; good luck!
The doll’s chef set is AMAZING!!! Your attention to detail makes the clothes so professional. I love the whole outfit, but especially the oven mit. I would love for you to share this (and any other doll’s clothes), at our linky that’s just for Dolls Clothes…
https://threadingmyway.blogspot.com/2012/03/threading-your-way-dolls-clothes-link.html
Too cute! My girls would love this!
Thanks!
This is super cute…my daughter is getting her first AG doll next week and we are very excited for the fun sewing projects (grandma does those!!)
Thank you for your well wishes as well as your sweet comments!
Thanks! I think my daughter thinks it is the doll who is lucky, especially since it is the doll who likes to cook…cracks me up how she talks about her dolls like that.
Enjoy your experience getting the first doll! Are you going to an AG store? It is so fun, they are so helpful and nice. How fun that you have someone who will make the outfits and such for you! Enjoy and thanks for stopping by and for leaving me a sweet comment.
These are so cute. Let me know when you start selling them. Great pictures!!
That chef outfit is absolutely adorable. It would make such a great gift! Love your oven mitt.
Hi, I’ve featured your Dolls Skirt and Chef set today…
https://threadingmyway.blogspot.com/2012/05/threading-your-way-features.html
This is great! Go for it with the shop… you are so talented! Thanks so much for sharing with us this past week!
Take care, Trish
The chef outfit is amazing!! Love both of them! You should definitely sell your work!
Thanks Mom!
That is funny that you say that…I think the idea of making big girl clothes seems harder. More to work with and more places for mistakes to show. I guess it is all in perspective, right?
Thank you!
Once again, Thanks for the feature!
Thank you!
Thanks so much for your encouragement. I am working on it slowly. I have needed to put it on hold for a little bit and get some things in order at home first.
Thanks for hosting, I appreciate your link party!
Thank you! Such sweet comments!
My girls would have so much fun with this! I am visiting from the One Artsy Mama Craft Contest and wanted to drop by and say hello. I am a new follower! Hope you will stop by https://garagesalesrus.blogspot.com and do the same.
Robin
My girls have been having fun with them for sure! Thanks for stopping by and checking my entry out. Also thanks for following me.
How do we find you on Etsy?
I’m not on Esty. Thank you for your interest. I thought I was going to start a store when I wrote this post, but I realized I just don’t have the time. I’m sorry to disappoint you.
Take care,
KC
I chickened out. When I did a Girl Scout uniform for our AG doll, I made a sash so I didn’t have to fuss with a vest!
Sounds like a great idea! I like the idea of making a sash. I might have to figure that out as my oldest daughter will become a Cadette soon and wants a sash.
Take care,
KC