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Sewing Patterns for 18” Doll Clothes

Are you tired of the same old doll clothes patterns? Do you want to add some pizzazz to your doll’s wardrobe? Look no further than our collection of 18-inch doll clothes patterns! Our patterns are designed to be fun, fashionable, and easy to follow. You don’t have to be an expert seamstress to create stunning doll clothes that your kids will love. With our step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to create unique and stylish outfits in no time. So why settle for boring doll clothes when you can create something truly special?

Dresses

Flutter sleeve dress

Get that little doll ready for summer with an adorable dress that has a bodice with a rectangular neckline and shoulder straps decorated with extremely short flutter sleeve ends, a long flared skirt that’s gathered at the waist, and a short, contrasting ruffled tier at the bottom hem.

by Pacountrycrafts

Dolman ruffle dress

Make your little princess’ doll even cuter with a brand new dress that features a bodice that’s much like a simple sweatshirt, with long sleeves and a high round neckline, and a contrasting skirt that has five short, ruffled tiers and reaches down to the doll’s knees.

by Doll-it-up

American girl doll dress

Here’s a doll dress that comes in three different options, depending on your bodice choice, the first option is a high neckline bodice with flutter sleeves, the second one is a sleeveless bodice with an optional waist strap, and the third is a contrasting bodice, all three with a flared skirt that has side pockets.

printable pattern HERE

Basic knit dress

This pattern is a combo kind because it allows you to make multiple different dresses depending on what you prefer, as it comes with a skirt that you can make short or long and different sleeve lengths that you can combine however you please to get your ideal doll dress.

by Thecraftpatchblog

Fancy Cinderella dress for American Girl doll

Here comes a pattern that will help you prepare that doll for the pageant as you make her a dress that features a bodice with a wide scoop neckline and no sleeves, followed by a long flared metallic dress that shines and sparkles like a real beauty pageant dress!

by Myagdollcraft

Peasant dress/nightgown

Every beautiful girl needs a beautiful nightgown, even if she’s a doll, and this pattern will help you make a lovely one that has short sleeves, a straight bottom hem that reaches down to her knees, and a wide elasticated neckline that can be stretched out enough to fit the whole doll through.

by Kerlialder

Ruffled flutter sleeve dress

It’s time to make a chic and breezy dress for your girl’s doll and this pattern is here to help you make one that has a high rounded neckline and flutter sleeves, with a long skirt that’s gathered at the waist and flares out towards the bottom.

by Happybankkycraftymom

Sundress

Dolls love cute and light summer clothes as well, and here’s a dress that fits that category, with a rectangular neckline and shoulder straps in contrasting colors, and a flared skirt that has a ruffled section at its bottom hem that matches the shoulder straps in color and reaches to the doll’s knees.

by Sewcraftyme

Twirly lace doll dress

Modern and stylish, that’s how you could describe this wonderful doll dress that has a kimono-style bodice with a wrap front, no sleeves, a wide lace strap around the waist, horizontal straps and a bow tie at the back, with a long skirt that flares a bit towards the bottom.

by Pacountrycrafts

Pillowcase dress (drawstring dress)

Pillowcase dresses look adorable on little girls, even if they’re literally dolls, and this one is no exception, with its simple design that features a tube-like dress with two drawstrings threaded through the top edge that you tie together on the doll’s shoulders once you put the dress on her.

by Pixiefaire

One shoulder 18” doll dress

Here’s a doll dress that is a statement in itself with its chic design featuring a sparkling bodice with one wide shoulder strap and one thin spaghetti shoulder strap, a waist sash that matches the spaghetti strap and ties at the back, and a contrasting midi-skirt that’s gathered at the waist.

by 18inchdollclothesz

Tea Towel Pillowcase Doll Dress

Turn your ordinary tea towels into a beautiful doll dress with two ribbons threaded through the casing on its top edge that you tie on both her shoulders and tighten a bit to gather the neckline, and a bottom hem with a scalloped edge taken off a separate towel.

by Alittleloveliness

Tops

Wrap Around Reversible Halter Top

Your doll will look amazing with this halter top that has a bare upper back, rounded neckline, shoulder straps that tie behind the doll’s head, and a wrap bottom section that has a fabric sash that you tie at the front, and the best part about the top is that it’s reversible!

by Pixiefaire

Form-fitting t-shirt 18″ Doll Clothes Pattern

There’s a special charm in simple, basic tops like this one that is fitted to your doll’s size, has a wide rounded neckline, and cap sleeves, thanks to which it goes great with almost any other garments and outfit combinations, for almost any kind of occasion, from gardening to dates with doll friends.

by Pixiefaire

American Girl or 18″ Doll Crop Top Shirt

The demonstration of lovely youth is what comes to mind when you see this adorable crop top for your doll, featuring an elasticated bottom hem that reaches to the doll’s bellybutton, short, slightly puffy sleeves that also have elasticated ends, and an elasticated neckline that allows you to put it in the doll as an over-the-shoulder top too.

printable pattern: HERE

Easy crop tee for 18″ Doll Clothes

This simple T-shirt for dolls is so easy to make that you just need to cut two pieces of fabric and join them so you get a T-shirt with capped sleeves, a boxy shape, and a rounded neckline, but the pattern doesn’t end with that because you’ll get also an additional pattern for a skirt!

Bombshellbling

pattern: HERE

Summer top

Ideal for summer and for showing off style, this halter top will make any doll the talk of the town with its shoulder straps that tie behind the neck, a deep round neckline, and a slightly triangular beck hem with snaps or velcro closure in the middle.

by Chellywood

pattern: HERE

Felt top

Felt can turn into a splendid garment for dolls because it keeps its posture how you cut it out, that’s one reason why this crop top looks so great, with its hard flutter sleeves, a wide round neckline, bottom hem that ends between the chest and the waist, and a vertical back closure with snaps or velcro.

by Chellywood

pattern: HERE

Tank top

No doll wardrobe is complete without a good old tanktop, and this pattern will help you make one for your little plastic girl, a tanktop with a crew cut neckline and narrow shoulder straps, this classic goes great with many summer outfit combinations and is extremely easy to make.

by Pixiefaire

Polo shirt

Widen the possibilities for dressing up your doll with a marvelous polo shirt that features capped sleeves, a boxy shape with a straight bottom hem, and a button-up collar characteristic for the garment you can also make it for male dolls if you or your daughter have some.

by Pixiefaire

Pants, skirts & shorts

18”doll shorts

Treat your doll with one of the most comfortable summer pieces of clothing with this pattern that helps you make a pair of doll shorts that have pant legs reaching to the doll’s knees, an elasticated waistband, and can go great in combination with any summer top.

by Chellywood

pattern: HERE

18”doll leggings

There isn’t a single girl out there who doesn’t have at least one pair of leggings in her closet, so make sure your doll has one too and use this pattern to sew a pair from scratch, featuring long pant legs, an elasticated waistband, and a fitted shape.

pattern: Get the pattern here

Leggings

Save the environment and your budget and, instead of buying new doll clothes, make fresh ones for the doll out of your little girl’s old knit pieces of clothing, as you use this pattern to whip up a tightly fitted pair of leggings with an elasticated waistband that looks just like regular pants or even jeans, depending on your fabric choice.

by Artsyfartsymama

Skirts

Haloween skirt

The simple yet lovely skirt here offers a lot of possibilities because it can acquire a completely different look depending on the type of fabric you choose for it, but it will look great in any variation, with its straight bottom hem that flares out just a little and reaches to the knees, and it’s gathered waist.

by Chellywood

4 season skirt

As its name says, this dress pattern is versatile enough to get your doll an adequate skirt for all four seasons and make her look great while doing so, with the flared-out bottom hem that goes to the knees, a gathered waist that creates ruffles on the skirt, and a wide flat waistband decorated with a bit of lace on the upper edge.

by Ohsewkat

Pleated skirt

Here’s a pattern that will help you get your doll ready for school because it will allow you to sew a gorgeous little pleated skirt, an unavoidable piece of clothing for those school uniforms, with a flared bottom hem, an elasticated waistline, and those beautiful pleats all around the skirt.

by Valspierssewsdolldesigns

Tutu for a 18”doll

Become the costume master for the ballet dance recital your daughter is putting up with her dolls and sew the tiny ballerinas their most important pieces of clothing, the tutu skirt that consists of many tulle strips tied around an elastic waistband, a project simple enough that your daughter can help you out with and make some skirts on her own.

by Thetiptoefairy

Outerwear

Felt peplum coat and hat

It’s cold outside and the dolls need some winter clothes too, and with this pattern, you can make them a cute little chic beret and a coat with a round neckline and a two-button closure, as well as a short flared tier at the bottom third of the coat.

by Fleecefun

Swimwear & sportswear

One-piece Swimsuit

The season is in full bloom and it’s time to go to the pool, says this pattern that helps you make the most adorable little swimsuit for your doll, a one-piece that has spaghetti shoulder straps, with a rectangular neckline on the front and a deep cut back, complete with elasticated bands around the leg holes.

by Pixiefaire

Ice-skating outfit

Turn that doll into a version of Margot Robbie clone from the movie I, Tonya as you make her a wonderful circle skirt in a metallic color, with an elasticated waistband and a bottom hem that reaches above the knees, then complete the look with a tight fit long sleeves top and a hairband in the same color as the skirt.

by Myagdollcraft

Leotard/swimsuit

Make sure your doll looks dazzling at that pool party with a sparkling bathing suit you’ll make with this pattern, featuring a customizable neckline that you can make round, triangular, or rectangular, shoulder straps with folded ends, and folded leg holes, all made so the suit fits tightly against the body.

by Myagdollcraft

Accessories

Pom poms

The pep rally is coming up and the doll folks need some motivation, so you need to make a pair of fluffy pom-poms for your cheerleader doll, and this pattern will help you make them out of yarn and an empty toilet paper roll, but don’t worry, they’ll look exactly like the real deal.

by Pixiefaire

Sweet Scallops Tag-along Bag

Those dolls won’t be able to enjoy the day at the beach to its fullest if they don’t bring some stuff there with them, and this drawstring bag is going to help them do that, with its colorful body that has a contrasting scalloped edge at the bottom and the drawstring threaded through the top edge that also acts as a handle.

by Pixiefaire

Fringe doll scarf (no-sew)

Here’s a pattern that will help you whip up a lovely scarf with fringes around its edges for your doll without sewing a single stitch, but the best part about the pattern is the bonus it gives you, a video that shows you thirteen different ways how your doll can wear the scarf.

by Clarissescloset

Wardrobe sets (patterns with multiple clothes included)

Free doll clothes patterns collection from Pixel Fairie

Free doll clothes patterns, tips, and tutorials for 18 inch dolls like American Girl, BFC Ink dolls, Ellowyne Wilde Dolls, Karito Kids, Hearts 4 Hearts, Corelle Les Cheries, and more.

This set is full of wonderful patterns that are mainly focused on summer clothing like swimsuits, T-shirts, tops, and dresses, but it also includes some accessories like scarves, aprons, and gloves, as well as a few embroidery designs that will allow you to decorate the doll clothes you already have.

by Pixiefaire

6 collections of full wardrobes for a 18”doll

The six different sets of doll clothes patterns here are all about the dresses, as each one gives you a few patterns for a few different dresses, some of which have accompanying accessories, with the dresses ranging from vintage to modern, maxi to mini, and casual to formal, all of them beautiful and easy to make.

by Agplaythings

Whether you have a doll and you dress her up as a pastime or you just enjoy making clothes for your daughter’s dolls, with all these patterns in your sewing arsenal, you’ll have enough project ideas to have fun for a while. If you already have a favorite or you want to share how sewing some of these went for you, use the comments below and let us know. And remember to subscribe to the mailing list to receive updates on new articles here. Enjoy sewing these tiny adorable clothes!