Saturday, November 9, 2013

T-shirt for Cabbage Patch Doll


See tutorial for shorts

What you need

  • knit fabric 
  • knit fabric for neck cuff (optional)
  • velcro

How to make the t-shirt

1. Download free pattern here.

    This pattern is copyrighted by me, ReadCreations.
    For private use only !!!
    Make sure you have page scaling set to none !

2. Cut pattern for short sleeves where indicated.

    I am going to use the PJ top pictures to explain the steps.


3. Sew shoulder seams together


4. Hem sleeve with a 1/4" sleeve

5. If you want a hemmed neck, just hem with a 1/4" hem.
    If you want a cuffed neck, cut 1/4" off all around neck opening on shirt
    (to make neck opening bigger)
    Cut a 1 1/4" x 7 1/2" piece from matching knit and fold in half
    (make sure it stretches lengthwise) 
    Sew onto neck opening


6. Sew sleeve into shirt

7. Sew side seams on both sides

8. Hem bottom with a 1/4" hem

9. Add velcro

You are done !!!

6 comments:

  1. Awesome! I've got a post on Craft Gossip scheduled for later today that links to your pattern:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-t-shirt-for-a-17-cabbage-patch-doll/2013/11/21/
    --Anne

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  2. My boys and I love this pattern! Any chance you'll make any more, or know of a conversion from your awesome AG doll patterns?

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  3. My boys and I love this pattern! Any chance you'll make any more, or know of a conversion from your awesome AG doll patterns?

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  4. Can this be done with a woven fabric?

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    1. I don't see why not. It is not tight fitting so should be fine.

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