Category Archives: Sewing Tutorials

Free sewing tutorials. Make fun accessories for moms, girls, and dolls.

May Bundle of Joy Promotion

Today is May 1st, and I am so excited! First, May is the month of this marvelous model’s birthday!I know I am biased but isn’t she the most beautiful girl? She is truly my bundle of joy. Anyway, to celebrate … Continue reading

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Make a doll skirt with old jeans!

Have a pair of jeans with a lot of wear and some tear in them? Well, usually jeans can be salvaged from the knee down. This is a great way to make skirts for your dolls. The hem is already … Continue reading

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6 Reasons I Heart Sewing Doll Clothes

I can sew most doll clothes with a fat quarter size fabric sample. (Fat Quarter = 18″ by 22″ piece of fabric.) I can learn new sewing skills without worrying about wasting much fabric if I totally mess up my … Continue reading

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How to Sew with Elastic Thread

This video shows how to sew with elastic thread. It explains how to wind your bobbin properly, how to set it into the sewing machine, and how to start and stop sewing while keeping your bobbin thread ready for your … Continue reading

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Patch Jeans – Sewing “How To”

This is an easy “how to patch your jeans” tutorial that anyone can learn to do. First, lets talk about two ways to patch a pair of jeans. 1) You can iron on a patch where your jeans are ripped … Continue reading

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Great Art Case!

I just made this great Art Case in less than 2 hours! I started after lunch and finished by the time my daughter came home from school. She loved it. I had to beg for enough time to take this … Continue reading

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E-Patterns by Dolly Outfitters

We are excited to start this new website dedicated to the e-patterns for 18 inch dolls that we are now producing for seamstresses who like to make their own doll clothes. With the use of this site for e-pattern purchases, … Continue reading

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First sewing project!

My daughter has been wanting to learn to sew. I have been waiting for a time when she was able to listen carefully and follow important instructions. (She has watched me sew in the past and thinks that she already … Continue reading

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Graduation gift I "just whipped up!"

I needed a graduation gift for the daughter of a friend of mine – she and her sister were the ring bearer and flower girl at my wedding! Look how cute they looked almost 14 years ago. It’s hard to … Continue reading

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Making Doll Clothes – #3 Easy Dolly Bib

We are going to use the concept of the “sandwich” from Making Doll Clothes #2 to make a bib to match or our dolly burp cloth. Step 1 – Measure the width of your doll’s chest between the shoulders like … Continue reading

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