My pastor’s wife recently inquired about my sewing capabilities. She said her daughter has outgrown some dresses and wondered if I might be able to make doll clothes using the material from the dresses.

While I’m gaining confidence, I haven’t touched clothing (except for the basic seam repair). Much like my aversion to making stuffed animals with all of their intricate pieces and curves, I’ve avoided making clothing items because quite frankly, it intimidates me.

On the other hand, I like a good challenge, and I love to learn. So, I decided to attempt making doll clothes using my own scrap material first, just to test the waters (because I don’t want to be responsible for ruining material that has any sentimental value).

I found this tutorial for a mock pillowcase dress (doll-sized), which seemed easy enough to try for a first attempt; and this straight-forward tutorial for doll shorts. Both came out beautifully.

I’ve decided doll clothes are fun to make, and come together really fast, so I can see why there are so many people who make them. And they’re super cute – who doesn’t like looking at miniature versions of people clothes?! (Mother of three boys here.)

I was excited to share my new creations with this sweet (and very shy) little girl. I’m told she really likes them.

Pretty Little Princess, part 2 – repairs and reconstructing pouf sleeves