Making doll shirts is the perfect way to reuse favorite old t-shirts that no longer fit and to add variety to your collection. It is also a great source of fabric when experimenting with new patterns. I first started learning to make doll shirts through a free Liberty Jane Pattern. Once I felt confident which how the pattern pieces worked, I began sketching out my own patterns. I tried out different necklines, sleeves, hems and more. There is a lot of freedom when it comes to making a t-shirt truly unique.
My doll wardrobe was so full of little t-shirts all made from the same base pattern I was getting tired of it. So who says you should be limited keeping the front panel of a shirt 1 piece? I was inspired by the curved seam in the new "Tropical Bloom Outfit" by American Girl when I created the Tank top Samantha is wearing.
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| Tropical Bloom Shirt From AG |
Up-cycling shirts is also a great way to give your dolls something name brand. For the t-shirt Addy is wearing I made certain to include the little "Aeropostale"printed on the shirt.
