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Sew a Free Doll Bonnet

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Recently, I’ve been trying out some of the old Pleasant Company doll Clothes patterns to make some new fashions for our American Girl dolls. Our frontier girl, Kirsten, was in need of a new sun bonnet to protect her delicate skin from the sun. We buy many of our American Girl dolls used, so they… Continue reading Sew a Free Doll Bonnet

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Free 18” Doll Clothes Patterns!

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The Pleasant Company Pretty Clothes sewing patterns were available for the first six American Girl Dolls—Samantha, Kirsten, Molly, Felicity, Addy, and Josefina. Each set of patterns usually includes pajamas, underclothes and a few outfits from their collection. Below, you can find images of the dresses that are included in each of the pattern sets. Have… Continue reading Free 18” Doll Clothes Patterns!

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Doll Photography Essentials and Tips from a Novice

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We love taking our American Girl dolls on outdoor photoshoots. It’s fun to find new places where our dolly sized friends can have new adventures. I much prefer natural outdoor light to taking photos indoors, so the girls often get to go on field trips with us. I’m by no means a professional photographer and… Continue reading Doll Photography Essentials and Tips from a Novice

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Quick and Easy DIY Cork Board for Dolls

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Don’t you just love quick and easy projects that come together easily but turn out super cute? This doll cork board is one of those projects! No gluing, no painting just a bit of cutting and accessorizing. It’s about as easy as putting a picture in a photo frame. Supplies Needed The Dollar Tree is… Continue reading Quick and Easy DIY Cork Board for Dolls