How to make handmade Barbie clothes

If you have sewing skills and know the right methods you can make your own handmade Barbie clothes for your Barbie dolls. These handmade clothes can be used for your own vintage Barbie outfits collection or sold in a very sought out market.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• sewing machine
• satin, silk or cotton fabric
• thread
• yarn
• fabric adhesive
• Velcro (strips or dots)
• lace or beaded lace

1. 

   First you can buy or sometimes find a Barbie sewing patterns template for making your handmade Barbie clothes.

2. 

   Cut out a 1 dimensional Barbie clothes pattern, front and back, 1/8 inch larger than the width of the dolls shoulders.

3. 

   Next cut out neck in a circle, v-neck, or turtle neck shape. Then cut a slit or open v in the material about 1/4 or more inches for the dolls back.

4. 

   Now sew the two handmade front and back pieces together using a matching or complimentary thread color.

5. 

   Now attach your beaded lace, lace collar, buttons or bows, and any lace around cuffs of your Barbie clothes with fabric adhesive. These vintage clothes materials can be handmade or purchased already sewn.

6. 

   Lastly attach your Velcro strips or dots to one side of your slit or v back with fabric adhesive or hot glue. Let outfits dry and accessorize your handmade Barbie clothes with vintage shoes gloves, handbag, belts, etc.

Tips & Warnings

• Velcro dots tend to hold better and are more versatile for different open slit backs but strips work fine for fully closed Barbie backs.
• Use a slightly darker color thread for sewing your handmade clothes pieces together if an exact match cant be found.

Resources

• Free Barbie Clothes Pattern
• Free Barbie Sewing Patterns
• Barbie Knitting Patterns
• Barbie Clothes

[crazycatlady]

on 1/23/2009 Barbie's clothes cost as much as children's clothes! Great tips, because I am tired of all the naked Barbies at my house!

[FrazzledNanny]

on 1/18/2009 I have sooo much fabric scaps laying around. Thanks for the tips. I'd love to make Barbie clothes for my daughter and maybe extra to sell. Great article! 5*

[rumblebug]

on 1/12/2009 What a great idea - and a money saver. I can think of all the extra fabric around that I can use up. Thank you!

[Elizabethknows]

on 11/11/2008 barbie clothes sell good on ebay dont they? Awesome way to share thank you!

[Ballzy]

on 11/10/2008 I love the article! Ill send this to my friends little girl! Great Tips! 5*