I’ve got a project to share with you today that is hot off of the sewing machine. With a very small investment of time, you can create a bunch of these darling doll skirts. This is a creative project to do for the special doll owner in your life. Stocking stuffer anyone?
Supplies needed
- 9-inch by 12-inch printed soft felt sheet
- Sew-on snap
- Bias tape maker to make at least 9 inches of bias tape
The pattern piece
Print out the mini building block dress practice pattern which is a miniature version of the Oliver + S Building Block Dress book dress pattern. Print it according to these specifications:
- For a 13-inch doll print it out at scale 100%
- For a 14.5-inch doll print it out at scale 115%
You will just be using the skirt pattern pieces. I printed out two copies, then I taped all four pattern pieces together to make one continuous pattern piece.
Instructions
Cut the skirt out of the soft felt, sew bias tape on the waist edge, and then sew on the snap.
No need for hemming as the soft felt doesn’t fray. And that’s it! Easy peasy lemon squeezy, right?
I used a 1/2 inch bias tape maker to make my own bias tape. For help with all things bias tape, here are tutorials from the Oliver + S blog:
- How to make traditional bias strips
- How to make continuous bias strips
- How to use a bias tape maker
- Bound seams tutorial
These little doll skirts are super fun to make and they turn out absolutely adorable, don’t you think?
Happy doll sewing!
If you enjoy sewing in miniature, then be sure to check out these links:
- Sewing for Dolls
- 18-inch Doll Customized Lazy Days Skirts
- 18-inch Doll Skirt Tutorial (Free Pattern)
- Popover Sundress and Doll Dress Free Sewing Pattern
- Onstage Tutu Skirt Free Sewing Pattern
- Doll Carrier Backpack