This outfit was inspired by a dress from Justice (photo below) but a simpler version. Also, this is like a combination of Saige’s pink sparkle dress (the one shoulder style) and her meet outfit (the royal blue color). So Saige is definitely the best model for this outfit. I have done a lot of skirt tutorials in this blog so I thought I would shift to making dreses and this is my first take on it. I think it’s lovely, “adollable” indeed.
1) Cut your fabric using your favorite bodice pattern. Make sure that the length of the bodice is about 1/4 inch below the waistline. Sew them together on the shoulder seams. Do this for both the main bodice and lining. If you do not have a bodice pattern yet, the free Liberty Jane tank top pattern is a good one.
2) After sewing them together on the shoulder seams, turn to the right side and pin together the front and back pieces, making sure they are aligned. Then, cut your front piece, bodice pattern similar to the pattern at the photo above. Pin it to keep in place. Follow the pattern and cut on the part indicated by the arrow as shown in the photo. Make sure that you are cutting the back piece too.
Do the same thing for the lining. Turn to the right side and pin the pattern, but this time, pin it to the left side of the front bodice as indicated in the photo.
3)The photo above shows what the pieces would look like after cuting. This will be the front side and one back piece is detached.
4) Align the main bodice and lining together. Pin and then sew together as indicated by the lines shown in the photo above. You can also sew the shoulder strap in. I cut extra on the shoulder strap and measure later on the doll to see how long I need it before sewing on the back piece. I used a matching ribbon for the strap.
Do the same thing for the back pieces. With right sides together,sew them as indicated by the red arrow at the photo above.
5) After sewing them together, clip the corners and the curves and then turn to the right side. Sew the bodice together at the sides.
6) Cut the skirt part. Mine measures 6 inches in length x 30 inches in width. Hem the bottom part and zigzag or serge both sides. Gather the skirt until its the same width as the bodice. With right sides together, sew the skirt to the bodice. This is also the part where you can attach the shoulder strap on the back piece. Measure it on your doll to check how long you need. Then just hand sew it.
7)Sew the back seams together to finish the skirt. Start the seam about 2 inches below the waistline. Sew the velcro for closure. I used a matching royal blue ribbon for the belt and strap.
8) The finished product. Yay! its soo cute.
My inspiration – a dress from Justice.
Saige looks so pretty in the dress.
DOWNLOAD THE BODICE PATTERN HERE. Please credit my blog – www.SewAdollable.Com.
(Please skip steps 1 & 2 of the tutorial if you are going to use the pattern).
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I will definitely try this soon.
Thanks for sharing this great tute. Can't wait to try it for the granddaughters.
This is a wonderful! I wanted to make a dress for my grandaughter and I can actually use this to accomplish it; and she'll have a matching one for her AG doll. Thank you so much
Thanks everyone. I'm glad you like it. Hope to most more dress tutorials in the future.
That's so cute and I might try it later :) Its a cute dress and I love how you got inspiration and used that to make your own <3
Thank you! This saves alot of money, instead of buying from american girl, you can make your own! And have fun and learn! I love sewing, and learning new things to make for my dolls! I am so glad I learned about you and your crafty ideas! :D
I am glad you like my website. I hope to post more tutorials in the future.
I am so glad to find this website. I love to make my own patterns & you make it look so easy. My granddaugther and I love sewing together and making doll clothes for her american doll. Thank you
You're welcome. I'm glad you like my website.
Well... It's absolutely adorable and I hope I can make it.
What an adorable dress!! I do have a request though, Could you post the cut out bodice pattern for us? Or at least the measurements for the bodice? Thank you very much!
I can email it to you if you want, let me know.
Could you please send me a copy too? thanks
I will upload it soon...will let you know.
Hey my friend and i are going to make this dress for my little sister but we dont have the measurements or patterns and we arent the best sewers in the first place so could u post or send me the pattern?
I will post it soon, hopefully this weekend.