Have you ever sewn barbie clothes?

JoyfulMom · 07-15-2014, 09:37 AM

My dd's want new barbie clothes. Strict budget prohibits new purchases. I have TONS of fabric stashed from diaper making days. Have you sewn doll clothes? Are they a pain to do since they're so tiny? If you have tips, tricks, or links please share.

Amy
~A Joyful Mom~

Johns_Gal · 07-15-2014, 09:51 AM

I remember doing some when I was that age. Might keep them occupied for awhile and some of it is super easy.

I just created patterns from simple existing clothes. Pinterest is likely your friend here if you want specifics.

CelticJourney · 07-15-2014, 10:06 AM

Anything that is a straight line is easy, but for things like attaching sleeves, just expect to be doing that by hand. Have fun!

RiverRock · 07-15-2014, 10:20 AM

I made clothes for my Barbies when I was around 9. I just used leftover pieces of fabric, lace and rickrack from my mom and grandma. Little snaps would have been handy, but I used small buttons.

JoyfulMom · 07-15-2014, 12:16 PM

I finished one little dress. Hideous. Maybe I should stick to knitting.

Amy
~A Joyful Mom~

CelticJourney · 07-15-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JoyfulMom

I finished one little dress. Hideous. Maybe I should stick to knitting.

Amy
~A Joyful Mom~

First attempts are often hideous. Try again - it's only fabric so it can't hurt.

Do you want to post a photo or post what you think was 'hideous' and get some suggestions? Are you using a pattern?

JoyfulMom · 07-15-2014, 12:23 PM

I using the pattern and tutorial from modern handmade blog.

Amy
~A Joyful Mom~

believer · 07-15-2014, 12:28 PM

My mom used to make Barbie clothes for us when I was a kid. She used snaps, but small bits of Velcro would work fine. She also made chairs out of cardboard milk cartons and a sofa from a cereal box.

rosesnsnails · 07-15-2014, 12:44 PM

I sew Barbie clothing in a different order than I would bigger items. This article talks about it some.
http://sharonsews.blogspot.com/2011/...ll-barbie.html

HomeWithMyBabies · 07-15-2014, 01:43 PM

I made clothes for my Barbie as a kid. I used to sew the clothes onto the Barbie with the fabric wrong side out. Then turn it outside-in. It was simple and I thought my designs were just awesome.

CelticJourney · 07-15-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JoyfulMom

I using the pattern and tutorial from modern handmade blog.

Amy
~A Joyful Mom~

That's cute! What are you not happy about?

JoyfulMom · 07-15-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CelticJourney

That's cute! What are you not happy about?

The top stitching is wonky. I *think* part of my dislike is that dd#6 chose flannel for the outfit. I have another cut in cotton to sew up tomorrow for dd#5. We shall see how it goes. Thank you everyone!

Amy
~A Joyful Mom~

07-15-2014, 09:37 AM	#1
JoyfulMom Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 550	Have you ever sewn barbie clothes? My dd's want new barbie clothes. Strict budget prohibits new purchases. I have TONS of fabric stashed from diaper making days. Have you sewn doll clothes? Are they a pain to do since they're so tiny? If you have tips, tricks, or links please share. Amy ~A Joyful Mom~ __________________ Amy, wife to awesome hubby since 1991. ~A Joyful Mom to six blessings~ Shelby~21 Breanna~18 Madison~16 Christopher~12 Emma Grace~10 Jenna Kate~7

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Johns_Gal Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,764	Re: Have you ever sewn barbie clothes? I remember doing some when I was that age. Might keep them occupied for awhile and some of it is super easy. I just created patterns from simple existing clothes. Pinterest is likely your friend here if you want specifics. __________________ He is seven and she is days from turning two. I'm not sure how this happened.

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CelticJourney Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34,561	Re: Have you ever sewn barbie clothes? Anything that is a straight line is easy, but for things like attaching sleeves, just expect to be doing that by hand. Have fun! __________________ Elizabeth "Truth without love is divisive and hurtful & love without truth is anemic"--Pastor Estep Arise, cry out in the night...pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord; Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children..; Lamentations 2:19

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RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,767	Re: Have you ever sewn barbie clothes? I made clothes for my Barbies when I was around 9. I just used leftover pieces of fabric, lace and rickrack from my mom and grandma. Little snaps would have been handy, but I used small buttons. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

07-15-2014, 12:23 PM	#7
JoyfulMom Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 550	Re: Have you ever sewn barbie clothes? I using the pattern and tutorial from modern handmade blog. Amy ~A Joyful Mom~ __________________ Amy, wife to awesome hubby since 1991. ~A Joyful Mom to six blessings~ Shelby~21 Breanna~18 Madison~16 Christopher~12 Emma Grace~10 Jenna Kate~7

07-15-2014, 12:16 PM	#5
JoyfulMom Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 550	Re: Have you ever sewn barbie clothes? I finished one little dress. Hideous. Maybe I should stick to knitting. Amy ~A Joyful Mom~ __________________ Amy, wife to awesome hubby since 1991. ~A Joyful Mom to six blessings~ Shelby~21 Breanna~18 Madison~16 Christopher~12 Emma Grace~10 Jenna Kate~7

07-15-2014, 12:28 PM	#8
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Have you ever sewn barbie clothes? My mom used to make Barbie clothes for us when I was a kid. She used snaps, but small bits of Velcro would work fine. She also made chairs out of cardboard milk cartons and a sofa from a cereal box. __________________ Dana INTJ widow of Big Bear, mom to: B. - 16 y.o. dd J.-19yo ds M.- 25 (MIL to) A - 24 2 white cats, 3 dogs http://becauseisaidsothathswhy.blogspot.com/

07-15-2014, 12:44 PM	#9
rosesnsnails Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,632	Re: Have you ever sewn barbie clothes? I sew Barbie clothing in a different order than I would bigger items. This article talks about it some. http://sharonsews.blogspot.com/2011/...ll-barbie.html __________________ Jen Wife to J since 1994 Mom to J since 1998 Mom to J since 2000 Angel Baby Joshua Aaron 2003 Momma to J since 2009 (born 11 weeks early) Using my favorite smilely as often as I can, Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done-C.S. Lewis-from a letter To Mrs. L.

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HomeWithMyBabies Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,062	Re: Have you ever sewn barbie clothes? I made clothes for my Barbie as a kid. I used to sew the clothes onto the Barbie with the fabric wrong side out. Then turn it outside-in. It was simple and I thought my designs were just awesome.

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