Long-Sleeve T-Shirt for BIDs and KIDs
The main pattern fits both Iplehouse BIDs and KIDs. The only difference is the sleeve lengths. Please note that this pattern is intended to be made up from stretchy knit fabric such as cotton jersey, which can be purchased by the yard, or cut from human-size T-shirts. The sleeves will most likely not fit over the doll's hands if a non-stretch fabric is used.
I initially developed this pattern so I'd have a long-sleeve top to go under sun-dresses in cooler weather.
*The pattern for a Simple Sundress is also available on my Tutorials page.
*The pattern for a Simple Sundress is also available on my Tutorials page.
To download full-size pattern pdf, click on pattern image below
Instructions
*All machine-sewn seams are sewn using a stretch stitch with a stretch needle
1. Print out the pattern pdf and cut out the patterns. Cut all the pieces out of cotton jersey.
2. Pin, and sew shoulder seams using a stretch stitch and a stretch needle.
3. Sew back opening seams, and cuff ends of sleeves.
4. Hand-baste sleeves into armholes, and hand-baste neckband around neckline, stretching to fit.
Machine sew all seams.
5. Pin sleeve and side opening seams and machine stitch.
6. Fold neckband ends inward, then fold neckband lengthwise into inside, pin and hand-stitch. Fold bottom
hem to inside and hand-sew.
2. Pin, and sew shoulder seams using a stretch stitch and a stretch needle.
3. Sew back opening seams, and cuff ends of sleeves.
4. Hand-baste sleeves into armholes, and hand-baste neckband around neckline, stretching to fit.
Machine sew all seams.
5. Pin sleeve and side opening seams and machine stitch.
6. Fold neckband ends inward, then fold neckband lengthwise into inside, pin and hand-stitch. Fold bottom
hem to inside and hand-sew.
7. Try on doll, and check for snap positions. Sew on snap fasteners.
*Design Option
I always look for tiny striped jersey at the secondhand used clothing stores. Ladies tops provide the most 'fabric', while baby
onesies sometimes have interesting embroidered characters on the front, small enough to fit in the middle of a doll's T-shirt.
onesies sometimes have interesting embroidered characters on the front, small enough to fit in the middle of a doll's T-shirt.
I always pre-wash the used clothing, and cut it apart completely so i have flat 'fabric' to work with. To make a T-shirt with a design
on the front, place the front pattern piece carefully over the embroidered figure, paying attention to position it higher up on the
chest (not right in the middle) Cut out, and sew as per instructions above, and you'll have a one-of-a-kind top for your doll.
on the front, place the front pattern piece carefully over the embroidered figure, paying attention to position it higher up on the
chest (not right in the middle) Cut out, and sew as per instructions above, and you'll have a one-of-a-kind top for your doll.
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