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Doll T-shirt Pattern {FREE Printable Pattern} 18" Dolls

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Get this free doll t-shirt pattern to download today. This doll t-shirt pattern is designed to fit most of the common brands of 18-inch (46cm) sized dolls and toys. It is made from soft stretch fabric and has an easy velcro opening at the back.

Doll T-shirt Pattern
Doll T-shirt Pattern

Contents

  • Doll T-Shirt Pattern {Free PDF Pattern}
  • Download the Doll T-shirt Pattern
  • Free Doll T-shirt Pattern - The Video
  • How to Make a Doll Shirt
    • Supplies
    • Step 1 - Shoulder Seams
    • Step 2 - Sleeve Hems
    • Step 3- Neck
    • Step 4 - Center Back
    • Step 5 - Sides
    • Step 6 - Bottom Hem
    • Step 7 - Velcro
    • Step 8 - Decorating
  • Doll T-shirt Pattern - Examples
    • Doll T-shirt Pattern on an 18" Doll
    • Doll T-shirt Pattern on the Milly Doll
  • Doll T-Shirt Pattern - In Conclusion
  • More Free Doll Patterns

Doll T-Shirt Pattern {Free PDF Pattern}

It’s picnic time in Toyland and all the toys should be getting out their new t-shirts for the special occasion. Here’s a beautiful doll t-shirt pattern to sew and it fits an 18-inch doll or toy. It’s a free pattern so there is no excuse not to have the latest design for your toys this season!

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Doll T-shirt Pattern

The doll t-shirt pattern will fit Milly dolls and Rachael Rabbit as well as the popular brands of 18-inch dolls. Once you see this lovely design you are going to want one for yourself!  Tshirts, beautifully trimmed, buttoned, and bowed, are a real must for every doll's wardrobe.

Don’t delay…get your pattern today!

DESIGN TIPS: It has a sweet ruffled neck and is easy for little fingers to take on and off with a simple Velcro closure at the back. The sleeves and body are all one piece so there is nothing tricky in this pattern. It is great for using up your stretch fabric scraps as it doesn't take much fabric.

Learn More About Sewing for Dolls

Read my tutorial on making doll clothing for a great overview of the best fabrics, tools, and techniques for sewing for dolls.

Download the Doll T-shirt Pattern

Download the FREE PATTERN from my Treasurie pattern shop. This downloadable pattern includes the instructions to view and print. In addition, I have a video for you to watch below.

>> GET THE FREE PATTERN 

Free Doll T-shirt Pattern - The Video

The instructions are included with the pattern pieces you can download but here is a short video showing you how to sew it. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for weekly sewing and craft videos.

Doll T-shirt Pattern - VIDEO

How to Make a Doll Shirt

Supplies

  • Light to medium weight stretch knit fabrics.
  • I suggest you prewash your fabrics in case one shrinks more than the other. If you use a light-colored fabric make sure your contrast fabric is colorfast so it doesn’t run on the lighter fabric when you wash your pajamas.

Step 1 - Shoulder Seams

With the RIGHT sides together, stitch the FRONT to the BACKS at the shoulder seams.

Step 2 - Sleeve Hems

On the WRONG side of the top, fold the armhole edges over by ¼ inch (6mm) and stitch. Stitch using a zig-zag stitch catching in the raw edge.

Doll Shirt Pattern Sleeves
Doll Shirt Pattern Sleeves

Step 3- Neck

On the WRONG side of the top, fold the neck edges over by ¼ inch (6mm) and stitch. Stitch using a zig-zag stitch catching in the raw edge.

Step 4 - Center Back

On the WRONG side of the top, fold the center back edges over by ¼ inch (6mm) and stitch. Stitch using a zig-zag stitch catching in the raw edge.

Doll Shirt Pattern Neck and Back
Doll Shirt Pattern Neck and Back

Step 5 - Sides

With the RIGHT sides together, stitch the FRONT to the BACKS at the side seams.

Sides of the Doll T-Shirt Pattern
Sides of the Doll T-Shirt Pattern

Step 6 - Bottom Hem

On the WRONG side of the top, fold the bottom hem edge over by ¼ inch (6mm) and stitch. Stitch using a zig-zag stitch catching in the raw edge.

Bottom Hem
Bottom Hem

Step 7 - Velcro

Stitch your Velcro to the back of your top. Stitch the rough side to the outside of the left. Stitch the soft side to the inside of the right. Read more about sewing velcro.

Velcro on Back of Free Doll T-Shirt Pattern
Velcro on Back of Free Doll T-Shirt Pattern

Step 8 - Decorating

Gather down the center of the ruffle pieces. Stitch the chest ruffle (shorter one) in a ‘U’ shape in the position marked on your pattern piece. Stitch the longer ruffle from shoulder seam to shoulder seam on the neck edge.

OPTIONAL – decorate with beads or buttons. Make sure any trims are safe for the child who will be playing with the doll.

Free Doll T-Shirt Pattern
Free Doll T-Shirt Pattern

Doll T-shirt Pattern - Examples

Doll T-shirt Pattern on an 18" Doll

Here is the fit of the doll t-shirt on an 18 inch doll. The pink fabric was a jersey from fabric designer Riley Blake. The buttons down her shirt were actually just small beads with a flat back.

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Doll T-shirt Pattern on the Milly Doll

This is Milly wearing her doll t-shirt. Milly is a rag doll pattern with similar body measurements to most popular store brands of 18-inch doll. She fits all my 18-inch doll clothes patterns so you can make her a whole wardrobe.

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Doll T-shirt Pattern on the Milly Doll

Doll T-Shirt Pattern - In Conclusion

I hope you enjoy this free doll t-shirt pattern. Looking for more 18-inch doll patterns? I have a large selection in my sewing pattern shop.

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  1. Linda Bjugstad

    December 04, 2020 at 11:36 pm

    Love all your patterns!

  2. julia voysey

    September 21, 2016 at 2:47 am

    Hi I enjoy looking at your blog. Although I am an experienced sewer I find there are often good new tips. I have made the doll and rabbit patterns and they are much loved by my grandchildren. Continue your great website.

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