Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns.
Yes, today’s flannel nightgown with lace trim is pretty easy to make, and it also would be a great Valentine’s Day gift for the little child in your life.
But you need to understand something about the patterns: it’s the same pattern that I posted a few weeks ago for an A-line dress. However, you’ll want to cut out only three pieces for the flannel nightgown, rather than the six pieces we used for the A-line dress.
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You might wonder why I’m not going to have you create a lining for the nightgown, like we did with the A-line dress. I have two reasons for this.
First, flannel fabric is a little thicker than cotton quilting fabric, so by avoiding the extra layer of fabric, we’re preventing some bulk in the doll clothes.
Second, I do believe this method is slightly easier than the lined garment. Although I could be wrong about that. Let me know what you think in the comments. Is it easier to sew this pattern without the lining? Or is it more difficult?
Also, please note that while this nightgown does fit Wellie Wishers, it’s a little bit short on them. You might want to make them some bloomers or underpants to go under it!
To make today’s doll nightgown, you will likely need one of the following items:
- flannel fabric on Etsy
- lace trim on Etsy
- 3/4 inch sew-on Velcro on Amazon
- chopsticks (for inverting doll clothes)
- Dritz fabric pencil
- Fiskars Stitchers mini snips (for clipping seams efficiently)
- Gutermann sewing machine thread
This list comes from my “Buyer’s Guide” page, which is easily accessed from the home page.
And if you’re interested in using earth-friendly fabrics, please consider buying your fabric from FabScrap. FabScrap is a fabric recycle and reuse service, where you can buy fabrics that would otherwise go into landfills! Watch my FabScrap unboxing video to see what kinds of fabrics they sent me!
To learn more about FabScrap, this page on their website will tell you what a wonderful resource they offer!
*Today’s free printable PDF doll clothes sewing patterns will fit the following dolls:
- 13-inch dolls like the Disney Princess Toddler dolls
- 14-inch dolls like Hearts for Hearts Girls
- 15-inch dolls like Wellie Wishers from American Girl doll company
- 11 or 12-inch baby dolls like Baby Alive
- 11 or 12-inch baby dolls from JC Toys
Here are your free, printable PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making the outfit shown at the top of this page:
- Free American printable PDF sewing pattern for a 12 to 14 inch baby or toddler doll nightgown (note instructions above about how many to cut out!)
- Free A4 (international) PDF sewing pattern for a 12 to 14 inch baby or toddler doll nightgown (note instructions above about how many to cut out!)
- Tutorial video showing how to make the nightgown is found at the top of the post
You may also find these tutorial videos helpful:
- How to do a whipstitch
- How to do a backstitch
- How to use a needle threader
- How to do a basic straight stitch
- How to use bias tape
- How to choose fabric
- How to tie a knot using a needle and thread
- How to measure a doll
- How to press seams open, using a hot iron
- How to sew rickrack
- How to use selvage
- How to attach ribbon to doll clothes
- Tips on sewing with lace
- How to add a ruffle to a skirt
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To honor the trademark rights of the doll companies mentioned in this blog post, I am including links to their websites here. Please feel free to visit their website and consider purchasing one or more of the dolls mentioned.
Chelly Wood and ChellyWood.com are not affiliated with the Disney Princess Toddler dolls or the company that produces them. The Disney Princess dolls are products offered by the Disney corporation, which holds the trademark for them (™). Please visit the Disney Toys website to learn more about their company and its trademarked toys.
Chelly Wood and ChellyWood.com are not affiliated with the Hearts for Hearts Girls or the company that produces them. The Hearts for Hearts Girls, Dolls and Games are owned by the Playmates Company International, which holds the registered trademark for these toys. It should be noted, that for each H4H doll purchased, the Hearts for Hearts company donates a portion of their proceeds to World Vision, a global humanitarian organization. To learn more about the Hearts for Hearts company’s charitable donations, click here.
Chelly Wood and ChellyWood.com are not affiliated with the Wellie Wishers dolls from American Girl doll company. The Wellie Wishers and the 18 inch American Girl dolls mentioned in this blog post are products offered by Mattel, which holds the registered trademark for them (™). Please visit the Mattel Toys website to learn more about their company and its trademarked toys.
Chelly Wood and ChellyWood.com are not affiliated with the Baby Alive dolls or Hasbro, the company that produces them and holds the trademark rights to them. The Baby Alive dolls are often found at Walmart, or you can use the Hasbro Baby Alive website to locate a retailer that sells them near you.
Chelly Wood and ChellyWood.com are not affiliated with JC Toys or the dolls they produce. JC Toys dolls are trademarked and distributed by JC Toys Group, Inc. According to their website, “JC Toys Group, Inc. is the worldwide designer and manufacturer of a wide range of collectible dolls, specialty play items and play dolls and accessories.” Click here to learn more about the company that produces so many wonderful play dolls at reasonable prices!