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Sew Cool for School

This was probably my biggest doll clothes challenge thus far, and certainly a hodgepodge of patterns.


The skirt is from Liberty Jane Patterns. This was my first time sewing pleats, it was time consuming, but the payoff feels great!

The beret pattern is free and you can find it here. It's Molly's hat (I left off the loop on top)

The long sleeved blouse I patterned myself.

The free vest pattern and tutorial can be found here.

The glasses can be found at Hobby Lobby

The chalkboard is clearly a cut of the vest fabric. I glued it on cardboard.




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  1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    The glasses add just the right touch. Makes me wish you could make me some "school" clothes!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I really do like the vest...the algebra problems remind me of a pair of TOMS.

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  3. Eema KMay 26, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    May I please have the pattern and tutorial for the vest!!!! Love it!

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    1. BethanySeptember 5, 2012 at 4:44 PM

      I posted the vest pattern and directions! You can find it here: http://www.findingpinsandneedles.com/2012/09/preppy-girl-vest-free-american-girl.html

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  4. BevAugust 10, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    I love the out fit.
    And yes I would love to have the blouse
    pattern.
    Honey you never ask that question .Would anyone want the pattern.
    Everyone wants it.
    Thanks love your work.
    Bev in Ohio

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  5. tipi dwellerJuly 20, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    In step 2, the instructions say to join at the shoulders both the lining and the vest fabric. Then they are placed right sides together and stitched all around, leaving a small opening for turning. But in the photo of the vest on the doll, the shoulder seams have been stitched AFTER the fabric and lining have been stitched around. Why is this?

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  6. Donna IngallsSeptember 21, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    yes I too would like instructions for the blouce!

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