- Fabric (This is a great project for using up scraps.)
- Pins
- Narrow Elastic (I’m using 1/8″ elastic)
- A Measuring Tape
- Thread
- Scissors
- Small safety pin to thread elastic into the waistband casing.
- Sewing Machine (not pictured)
- Doll (I’m sewing for an 18″ doll, but you can use any size.)
Jedidja says
So sweet. I like it.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you!
cestMoi Sandy says
Oh how cute!
With all the sewing I do for the kids I never ever like to sew for dolls. The tiny size seems always so intimidating!
Can you imagine how I would feel sewing for Barbies?!
But you made it look very simple and not intimidating at all.
I will give it a try. To make matching outfits for the doll and the "Momma!"
Thank you Joy!
Joy Kincaid says
I know what you mean about the tiny size, Sandy! I made a doll dress for my youngest daughter a couple years ago. It was a prairie dress with a bodice yoke and gathers, sleeves with bands at the wrists, and a placket. It turned out cute, but it wasn't fun to sew! These skirts are not that way–they're totally easy!
I can't even imagine sewing for a Barbie doll. My mother-in-law made a whole set of Barbie clothes for my sister-in-law (including a wedding dress) when she was a young girl. It sounds like a lot of work!
If you try making doll skirt, I hope they turn out well for you!
Sun Valley Homestead says
So cute….wish I could sew.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you! Sewing is so fun. I hope you get a chance to learn sometime!
From The Homesteading Cottage says
Great project! I just found your blog and became a new follower (: Can't wait to come back for more posts…Hope you have a lovely week!!
Michele xoxo
The Homesteading Cottage
Joy Kincaid says
Welcome, Michele! Thank you so much for visiting and following. I'll have to visit your blog the next chance I get!
Jennifer says
So sweet~
I love those projects that go quick and turn out great 😉
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks, Jennifer! I agree, quick is good! 🙂
Angela says
I love the fabric you used in the tutorial! It's so beautiful, I myself would love a skirt made out of it! 🙂 My daughters are hoping for these dolls this Christmas, if I'm able to find a good price for some I will definitely be trying to make them some outfits.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Angela! My youngest daughter has a gathered neck regency dress out of that fabric. 🙂 Our daughters have had their dolls for several years now. They're the ones you get at Michael's, and I had a coupon, so they were pretty inexpensive. They've loved playing with them, but the hair doesn't stay nice for very long.
Have fun making doll outfits! 🙂
Headant says
Great tutorial! My daughter has a couple of Disney toddler dolls and AG patterns are a little too big.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you! That's what's great about making skirts this way…you can adapt the measurements to fit any size doll. And I never do an extremely precise job, yet they turn out great and the girls love them anyway. 🙂
Ava Louise says
What a great tutorial for making a doll skirt. I actually came to your blog to place an Amazon order through your affiliate link but got side tracked by your lovely pictures of dolls having tea.
Joy Kincaid says
Yay! Thank you so much for using my link, I REALLY appreciate it! 🙂 ♥
Nabila Grace says
Oh what a FUN tutorial! My older girls are coming back home today and my middle daughter wants to sew we might have to do this! ;o) Thanks for this! :o)
Joy Kincaid says
That sounds like a lot of fun to sew doll skirts together! I'm hoping to do that here too. 🙂
Heather says
Very cute! I love elastic waist skirts. I make them for myself every year, and for my daughter as well. I haven't thought to make them for a doll…but that is a very good idea! Maybe matching ones for my babe and her doll 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
Girls love matching their dolls! The fabrics I used above are ones that match my girls' dresses (left over from making them), and they think it's fun for their doll to match. 🙂