Coolest Homemade American Girl Dolls Costume
by Debbie
(Minneapolis, MN, USA)
Homemade American Girl Dolls Costume
All the girls want to be princesses! Here my daughter is wearing a Homemade American Girl Dolls Costume I made to match her American Girl doll's outfit: Felicity's Holiday Outfit.
I found a pattern that was very close to the outfit - McCalls costume pattern 356 view D. I bought inexpensive and lightweight fabric that I thought matched the best, in royal blue & in white. I used eyelet lace of 2 different widths for the sleeves and neck line, and plain satin ribbon for the details.
The ribbon along the whole front length, I actually folded over on top of itself in pleats to create the same effect as the doll's dress. Total cost of materials about $20.
Underneath we added some crinolins from Grandma's stash to increase the fullness. The red sparkly cape was supplied by an aunt from a box of costume supplies - and matches Felicity's riding cape, and helped her to stay warm.
I also sewed long gloves, past elbow length, to help her stay warm too, from white knit ribbing. I found a pattern online, that I reduced to 80% for child's size, and lengthened to go past her elbow, which turned out great, but aren't the easiest things to sew.
