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I wanted to leave a comment on your youtube video but couldn’t. Just wanted to thank you for your sweetness and generosity in sharing your knowledge for free.
Yeah, I sure wish YouTube had a way to divide a person’s channel into two. That way I could run a safe, family-friendly channel for kids and another safe, family-friendly channel for adults, where the adults can leave comments and see previews of other videos I have to offer.
But unfortunately, anyone who makes doll clothes has to claim “this video is for kids,” due to COPPA laws. And that means no commenting, no socializing with followers, etc… 🙁
seems like the only way people get around that is saying naughty words or so
Well the earlier comment is three years old. They’ve changed the way things work since then.
Now, if I want my video to receive comments (and monetization), I just have to include ads that are embedded in the video itself. That’s why I stick an ad for my paid courses at the end of every video, to ensure that I can get the video monetized and to make sure my followers can leave comments.
It’s still kind of sad that I can’t reach children who want to sew, as well as adults, without taking a major pay cut. I suppose I could post the video once for adults and once for kids, but currently with my full-time job as a librarian, I don’t have enough time to post my videos twice.
I would love to see basic patterns (i.e., blouses, knee-length skirts, trousers, dresses) that would be acceptable to very conservative families. My granddaughter wants conservative clothes for a 28-inch Barbie she has been given. Underwear patterns would be wonderful, too.
Yes, I’ve been thinking about designing some more 28 inch doll clothes patterns. Thank you for offering some inspiration!
I am 85 years old. I love to sew for 18″ and 28″ dolls. But i get confused on how to download a pattern. I just need a basic pattern for a top, skirt and a pants. and I can take it from there.
Well I have patterns for 18 inch dolls and 28 inch doll clothes sewing patterns. You’re on the right page for my 28 inch dolls, and I can help you get to the patterns by suggesting that you watch this video, which shows you how to find the patterns on my site.
However assistance with downloading and printing is going to have to come from someone who lives nearby. I recommend going to your public library for help with that step.
In my day job, I’m a school librarian. In the 21st century, librarians are trained to help people with technical issues dealing with downloads, printing, and sometimes even the use of software. So it’s not only not a problem to ask a librarian for help, but it’s a normal part of our daily routines.
Your public library will charge a small fee (here in the US, it’s usually about a quarter per sheet of paper) to print your patterns at the library.
I hope you give this a try!
With regard to the 28 inch doll clothes patterns, I do plan to post a few new patterns sometime in the next year or so. If you follow either my website or my YouTube channel, you’ll get a notification when those new patterns are available.
Would also love to see if these would work for 32″ Rapunzel life size doll. There is also a 38″ Barbie doll too.
Thank you for leaving your thoughts here in the comment section, Cathy. Since I don’t own 32″ Rapunzel or 38″ Barbie, I honestly don’t know whether or not these patterns would fit them.
However, if these patterns turn out to be too small for 32″ Rapunzel and 38″ Barbie, I do offer a paid course on pattern alteration, which includes a re-sizing formula to enlarge or reduce patterns. Here’s a link for anyone reading this, who might be interested in taking the course.
Can you list resource to make or buy shoes for a 28″ Barbie Bff
Hi Linda. My 28″ Barbie had shoes that came on her — the “painted on” kind. However I’ve found that my 18 inch doll shoes can slip over the top of her painted-on shoes. I’m not sure it will work for your 28″ Barbie, but you can try. There are plenty of cheap knockoff brands of 18 inch doll shoes available in stores. Best of luck to you!
I don’t own a 32 inch or 36 inch doll either, but Barbie feet tend to be small. I have several 28 inch Wispy Walker dolls and was at a loss for shoes for them, until I was shopping in Goodwill and saw that shoe size newborn (or preemie) to size 3 months (for some styles) fit my Wispys perfectly (also preemie to newborn socks). It amazes me what little baby shoes styles are out there–tennis shoes, even boots for a newborn!. As Barbie and Rapunzel are taller by several inches than my Wispys, and their feet are proportionately smaller–these might fit the taller Rapunzel and Barbie. Also, if they DO fit, looks to me that baby shoes of preemie to 3 mos are pretty easy to take apart to make a pattern. I’ve not had time to investigate that though. btw, you totally Rock Chelly! I’ve signed up for your sewing class.
Thank you for your kind words, and for contributing to this blog post and details about shoes for larger dolls. Other people will likely discover this comment area and be grateful for the doll shoes suggestions you’ve shared.
I made a few outfits for my Barbie’s BFF doll in December, all from patterns which I purchased from you. They were fun to sew and fit her quite nicely… am about to tackle a few more, as I am getting her ready to be raffled in a fund raiser later this year. She needs shoes to go with some of them, and I’ve not found a single pair of shoes for this particular doll. I did find a YouTube tutorial for making some strappy stilettos, but working with cardboard and hot glue and is not my superpower. Those hot pink gel wedgies she came with aren’t going to work with every outfit. Are you aware of a source for stilettos, boots, or trainers for her? I’ve been quite surprised that the manufacturer is missing this niche.
First, I’m so glad you’ve found these patterns helpful! Thank you for letting me know.
My 28 inch Barbie came with painted-on shoes. I don’t like when doll-makers paint shoes on them. I’d prefer to design my own.
However, the ice skates my 28 inch Barbie wears are actually designed to fit 18 inch dolls. They seemed to fit over the top of her painted on wedge-style shoes, heel and all. I’ve been told that some of these dolls were made with a real foot and a shoe was attached as a secondary accessory (although I’ve never seen this). I assume you have one of these. Perhaps you can find the shoe accessory sold on eBay…?
Another alternative might be shoes made for human babies. (Good luck finding stilettos for babies!) I’d take some measurements and see if I can find a pair of baby shoes that work.
Thank you for all the patterns you share, it is greatly appreciated and your videos are very helpful. My niece recently got her 28 inch Barbie, and being that she loved all the 18 inch dolls clothes I made, thanks to you, I have been asked to sew for her new Barbie! I was just curious, and maybe I just didn’t see it when I printed the 28″ doll shorts the top pattern, says it’s for the 18″ doll. It’s the Free Felt Shirt. I looked around your patterns, instructions, etc. and didn’t find it for the 28″ doll top pattern, just the blue sweater. Do I just use the Bodice of the sweater pattern without sleeves? Thank you.
Kindest Regards
The 18 inch doll shirt (sleeveless, made with felt) does fit the 28 inch Barbie. In fact, you’ll find there are other American Girl doll clothes patterns that will fit 28 inch Barbie in the upper body, although they won’t fit her for pants and other longer clothes. Thank you for asking.
Thank you for that helpful information, I really appreciate it.