How to Make Doll Jackets

Make a doll jacket in only a few steps.

Whether you're skilled seamstress or not, sewing can be a fun and entertaining hobby. You might not be ready to tackle making clothing for yourself yet, but you'll be pleased to discover that all you need to make doll clothing is a little basic knowledge. As an added bonus, doll clothing also serves as a great gift for those those little kids in your life.

Things You'll Need

• Solid piece of material
• Old piece of material
• Needle
• Thread
• Buttons
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Using the doll jacket pattern that you have selected, take an old piece of material and cut out the pattern in the jacket according to specifications. Following the pattern, begin to sew the pieces of cloth together. You can do this quickly. Don't worry about having a perfect sewing job. Your goal is simply to have a rough model of what the finished product will be. Once you've finished sewing the model, try it on the doll. If it fits, you're good to go. If it doesn't, alter the pattern to best fit your doll.

2. Take the material that you intend to use for the jacket and pin the pattern to the material. Begin tracing the pattern it on the the side of the cloth that won't be visible, making small dashes. When you have finished tracing the pattern, cut it out.

3. Pin the right side of one of the sleeves to the right side of an armhole, using 1/4-inch seams. Proceed to stitch the sleeve in place. Repeat for the other sleeve. Next, start at the bottom of the sleeve and proceed to stitch upwards using 1/4-inch seams until you reach the armhole. Blind stitch the hem of the sleeve. Repeat for the other sleeve.

4. Blind stitch the hem along the edges of the jacket.

5. Sew a series of buttons up the front of the jacket.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider using Velcro dots instead of buttons, as it's easy for a child to pull off the buttons and possibly choke on them.

References

• Bella Online; Doll Making Site
• Dolly Maker; Top Tips for Sewing