Sewing for Barbie

[BlueChampagne]

Has anyone made clothes for Barbie or similar sized doll? Did you use patterns? And how much of a fiddle was it? I suppose the question is should I buy a pattern and try and make things, or get a couple off outfits off ebay?

[fossil971]

I made a lot of dolls clothes when I (and later my nieces) was young - I had 2 or 3 patterns of Sindy /Barbie type clothes and got a lot of use out of them. I am not really an improviser though.

Not too fiddly as you can always hand sew the very tiny bits, and the patterns are set out so you can do a lot on a machine.

I'd go for it, you can get such lovely fabrics in quarters now. I remember making my niece a pink ballgown for her Barbie and a stole lined with gold lame. Indulge your inner fashionista!

[MinesAPintOfTea]

You seem to be able to download and print Barbie patterns, so I'd try one of them (loads turned up on a basic google search so didn't know what type too link)

[scurryfunge]

I spent most of last year making Barbie clothes for my niece - there are plenty of tutorials on the web. I didn't use patterns as such but followed measurements given on the tutorials.

[LatteLady]

And if you get bored with the sewing, there are a couple of Nicky Epstein books on knitting for Barbie.

[BlueChampagne]

Thanks for the tip about free patterns - might inspire DS1 to learn to sew so he can indulge his inner fashionista!

[574ejones]

Craftiness is not Optional has loads of Barbie clothes tutorials on her blog which are free to use.

[StillSmallVoiceOfQualms]

Lots of ideas here too: www.missbcouture.com/

[BlueChampagne]

First ballgown is underway ... using up some scraps (before I go mad indulging inner fashionistas/bling merchants). Thanks for the links!

[BlueChampagne]

Have uploaded a photo if anyone would like to see!

[PurpleFrog]

Is the photo on your profile? If so, your profile isn't public so we can't see it!

[BlueChampagne]

should work now - thanks for letting me know PurpleFrog

[PurpleFrog]

Can see it now! Looks good!