Any ideas on how to make cheap and very easy clothing for an american girl doll?
I really want clothing to put on my american girl dolls……
but the american girl company charges like 28.00 for a cute little outfit….
how could i make an inexpensive outfit for my american girl dolls?
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i made a bunch of clothes for my ag doll when i was younger.
and go to walmart and ask them for patterns for ag dolls, they have special ones:)
they have tons of cute fabric that is cheap! and the patterns are pretty easy! i just had my mom help me on some, but i ended up making blankets, pillows, hoodies, pj’s, slippers, skirts, tank tops, and lots more.
another thing: i used to love making stuff for my dolls out of clay:) i made dishes and food and sporting equiptment.. loads of stuff. try it!
hope this helps!
You could get some fabric from walmart….. Then you could make her all kinds of things like cloths, PJ’s, pillows, blankets, and much more! TRUST ME. I have done this a lot for my stuffed dog [lol] and it really works. Also, you could make some things for her with playdogh! It really works!
Target carries a brand of clothes that will fit them, it’s called Our Generation and its lots cheaper. Also I’ve found some cheap doll clothes at Michaels craft store. I have gotten some good deals on ebay as well. Then I got a pattern at walmart and a friend of mine has been sewing tons of clothes for us. Some of those don’t fit the AG doll so be careful with those patterns. I have to put those clothes on a fakie doll that we have.
I love finding cheaper ways for AG clothing. Here are some ideas:
*Many craft fairs have doll clothes.
*Some stores, such as Target have their own line of 18 inch dolls. Clothing from those line often fit AG.
*Buy a few outfits from american girl so that you have some good basics to have on hand. I found over six years that usually the best shoes for AG dolls are from AG. It’s okay to splurge once in a while.
*Buy AG doll clothes when they are on sale. It’s a great way to get a deal.
*Many craft stores have an aisle or two dedicated to dolls and bears. Check out those aisles and you might find some cute outfits and/or separates. Remember, if you don’t want a plain t-shirt, you could always decorate it some how.
*Sew!!! Buy a doll clothing sewing book. (I think it is cheaper than buying multiple patterns in the end.) Start out easy and eventually move up in level. Buy cloth at discount whenever possible. Learning to sew can be beneficial in many ways, not just for doll clothes. Here is a link to the doll clothe making book that I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Sew-Contemporary-Wardrobe-18-Inch-Dolls/dp/0873493753/ref=pd_sim_b_3
I gave you the link to amazon but this book can be found at many craft stores. You can also search online for free down loadable patterns for clothing.
* When you buy clothes for your dolls, try getting some pices that are basic and will go with other outfits. That way you can mix and match for even more possibilities!