Barbie Doll Clothes Pattern

Although you can purchase Barbie doll dresses from a toy store, there is something very satisfying in making a dress for a Barbie doll yourself. If you have small children or nieces this is a very good project to involve them in and also give wings to their creativity. It does not matter whether you are a good seamstress or not because with a bit of ingenuity you can create your own Barbie doll dress pattern. The best thing about making your own doll clothes is that you can create your own designs and accessories and you need not be as good as a Project Runway contestant to get great results.

Barbie Doll Dress Pattern Ideas

There are many Barbie doll dress patterns that you can choose from. As the Barbie doll is tall and slender, any type of outfit is suitable for the doll and you can make a cocktail dress, a skirt and blouse, a strapless dress or a full length gown. If this is the first time you are attempting to make Barbie doll outfits, I would suggest that you start with something simple. An A-line dress is the right choice as it is a very simple design and the structure is quite easy to sew. The materials needed for sewing the A-line Barbie doll clothes pattern are as follows.

• A pair of scissors
• Tape measure
• Polyester cotton thread
• Printed cotton fabric
• 11 cm dress zipper
• Sewing pins
• Iron
• Needle

Method

Measure the fabric with the tape measure and cut the printed cotton fabric in such a way that the length of the dress falls just above the knee of the Barbie doll. Cut out semi circular areas on the fabric to make arm holes. Sew the back of the dress with the help of needle and thread so that you are sewing the inside of the garment. Hem the bottom of the garment and also sew the armholes and neckline neatly. Attach the zipper on the back of the bodice neatly. Now turn the garment inside out, iron the creases and your Barbie doll dress is ready.

If you are good at knitting, you can also create a beautiful knitted dress. You can buy the pattern for Barbie doll dress in most department stores toy section. Another great option for making a Barbie doll dress is a strapless dress. You will need two different fabrics for this project. First measure the bust area of the doll and then make the strapless bodice by cutting and sewing the fabric ti fit over the bust. Now cut the other fabric in an umbrella shape to make the lower half of the dress. Sew the skirt and hem the bottom of the dress neatly. Attach the skirt to the bodice and sew a long zip in the bodice area. If you are not comfortable in sewing a zip, attach some small hooks in the back of the bodice. When you are attempting to make a strapless dress, make sure that the bodice fits like a second skin or your dress will end up looking frumpy. The skirt should be voluminous and a little billowy and you can vary the length of the skirt going from knee length to a floor sweeping one. It is best to work with a cotton fabric or a cotton Lycra mix with a floral pattern or motif for a romantic look.

If you are planning to make a summer dress, then the best option would be to opt for a crochet dress. Whatever pattern you choose to make the Barbie doll outfit, make sure that the fitting is perfect to give it a smart look.