I grew up loving my
Cabbage Patch baby doll. I loved it so much I kept it for my own
kids.
Perhaps you did the same thing. But the biggest problem I've
faced is their clothes don't last long.
You want to gift your doll to
your little one and you say "Here is my adorable doll. Hope you love
the threadbare cabbage patch doll clothes!"
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My 17" Cabbage Patch Doll clothes are a bit dated. Not that my kids probably care, but it is always nice to have "in fashion" toys.
For some reason my 12" Cabbage Patch Doll's always have super dirty clothing. I'm hoping these new doll clothes patterns will wash up much nicer than the old ones.
Let’s start with a couple questions that are
asked frequently about Cabbage patch doll clothing.
What size clothes do I make for a Cabbage patch doll?
That’s probably the biggest question people
have. What size doll clothing will fit
my cabbage patch doll. That all depends
on the doll you have.
I personally have a 12” and a 17” Cabbage Patch doll. There are a few other sizes like the newborn dolls, but the doll patterns below are specifically for the 12” and 17” dolls.
I personally have a 12” and a 17” Cabbage Patch doll. There are a few other sizes like the newborn dolls, but the doll patterns below are specifically for the 12” and 17” dolls.
If you are not sure what the difference is in
the babies, the baby on the left is the 12" doll and the 17" doll is
on the right.
What Cabbage Patch clothes patterns do you offer?
Since I have access to a 12” and 17” Cabbage
Patch doll, the cabbage patch clothing patterns available are for these two
sizes of dolls.
I have drafted and digitized 3 patterns in the 2 sizes. The patterns include dress, bodysuit/t-shirt and leggings for both sizes.
I have drafted and digitized 3 patterns in the 2 sizes. The patterns include dress, bodysuit/t-shirt and leggings for both sizes.
Each doll clothing
pattern is designed for use with knit fabrics. This is to help with the
stretch over the head as well as easy care in washing.
The dress and
bodysuit are lapped. This allows for the doll clothes patterns to fit easily over the head.
The leggings have a yoga style knit waistband to help with easy fit on and off. This is a
great stash buster project or a fast gift for birthdays or holidays.
Looking for a doll diaper pattern? Grab the free diaper pattern
What materials do I need to make Cabbage Patch doll clothing?
First, you’ll need fabric. These doll clothes patterns are designed to
be sewn with knit fabrics. Knit fabrics
have stretch.
If you aren’t familiar with sewing on knit fabrics, check out our Tipsand Tricks for Sewing with Knits.
If you aren’t sure where to purchase knit fabrics, we have ahuge list of places to purchase knit fabrics. We’ve used many of these retailers and have readers that love them.
If you aren’t familiar with sewing on knit fabrics, check out our Tipsand Tricks for Sewing with Knits.
If you aren’t sure where to purchase knit fabrics, we have ahuge list of places to purchase knit fabrics. We’ve used many of these retailers and have readers that love them.
Second, you’ll also
need snaps for the bodysuit. I personally like to use KAM snaps, but you
can use metal snaps as well.
Watch as I sew up the 12" doll clothes live below.
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Cabbage Patch Doll Clothes Patterns
Materials Needed
- Cabbage Patch Bodysuit, T-shirt and Dress Pattern - available for download at the end of the post
- Knit fabric such as jersey or interlock
- Ribbing for the neckband
- Ballpoint needle or double needle
- Thread
Bodysuit/T-shirt/Dress Instructions
Step 1
Take your two sleeve pieces and fold the
straight edge up 3/8” towards the wrong side.
Using a zig-zag stitch or stretch stitch, hem the sleeves.
Step 2
Take your top front and one of the neckband
pieces. Fold the neckband in half
lengthwise. Pin the neckband across the
neck on the top.
Using a zig-zag or overlock stitch, attach the neckband to the top. Repeat with back piece.
Using a zig-zag or overlock stitch, attach the neckband to the top. Repeat with back piece.
Step 3
Overlap the back piece over the front piece at
the shoulders about ½”. Add a basting
stitch at the armhole to keep the pieces in place.
Step 4
With right sides together (RST), pin the
sleeve around the armhole. Stitch in
place. Repeat with opposite side.
Step 5
With RST, place front and back of top
together. Stitch down the side
seam. Repeat with opposite side.
Continue to Step 6 for dress or t-shirt.
Skip to Step 8 for bodysuit.
Step 6
Fold the hem of the dress or t-shirt towards
the wrong side 3/8”. Stitch around the
hem
Step 7
Take the legband piece and fold it in half,
matching short sides. Stitch across the
short sides. Now you should have a
circle.
Fold the band in half with wrong sides together.
Fold the band in half with wrong sides together.
Step 8
Carefully stretch the legband around the hem
of the bodysuit. Pin as you go,
stretching slightly.
Stitch the legband to the bodysuit. You should stretch the band slightly as you
sew so that the band will fit on the bodysuit.
Step 9
Press the legband. If you’d like to use a double needle to
topstitch around the band, do so now.
Finally, add a snap or Velcro at the bottom of
the bodysuit so it will stay closed.
Cabbage Patch Doll Clothes Leggings Pattern
Materials Needed
- Cabbage Patch Leggings Pattern - available for download at the end of the post
- Knit fabric such as jersey or interlock
- Ballpoint needle or double needle - I personally prefer the double needle
- Thread
Step 1
Place pant pieces with RST. Stitch curved crotch lines together.
Mark the back of your pants/shorts. I use 2 pins to mark the back, but you can also use a fabric pen and write CB for Center Back. This will ensure you don’t forget which side is the back.
Step 2
Open inseam and place the fronts and back with RST. Stitch across inseam.
Step 3
Hem the bottom of the pants by folding the raw edge towards the inside of the pants ½”. Using your double needle, stretch stitch or zig-zag stitch, stitch around the hem of the pants.
Step 4
Fold the waistband in half widthwise, matching the short sides. Stitch across the short side.
Fold the waistband in half with wrong sides together.
Step 5
Place waistband over the leggings matching raw edges. Pin in place. Stitch around the waistband at the raw edge.
Step 6
Press the waistband up. Topstitch along the pant and the band.
Congratulations! You've made some adorable Cabbage Patch doll clothes patterns!!! Make sure to join our Sew Simple Home Facebook Group so you can share your cute creations.
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OR!!!
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