button tunic for an 18″ doll (free pattern)

This adorable free pattern for a button tunic for an 18″ doll is a great gift! Follow the step by step tutorial to make this doll wardrobe staple.DIY Tutorial on how to make this adorable Doll Button Tunic using a FREE pattern! This adorable free pattern for a button tunic for an 18″ doll is a great gift! Follow the step by step tutorial to make this doll wardrobe staple. A perfect gift for the American Girl Doll fan in your life!

 

 

Materials

1/3 yard lightweight cotton fabric

1 package single fold narrow bias tape (or make your own)

9″ velcro (cut 1″ velcro in half so it is 1/2″ wide)

2 1/4″ buttons

Sewing Essentials (scissors, pins, etc.)

Download

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Sew

Seam allowance is 1/4″ unless otherwise stated

1.

50doll tunic leggings-92015With WRONG sides together, fold front piece so that notches meet at the front neckline. Sew, using pattern marking as your guide.

 

2.

50doll tunic leggings-102015Press the box pleat open. Sew on buttons.

 

3.

50doll tunic leggings-112015Sew right and left shoulder seams, right sides together.

 

4.

50doll tunic leggings-122015Finish of neckline and armscyes with narrow bias tape.

 

5.

50doll tunic leggings-132015Sew side seams with right sides together.

 

6.

50doll tunic leggings-142015Finish bottom edge. Fold up 1/4″ and press. Topstitch hem in place.

 

7.

50doll tunic leggings-152015Finish raw edges of center back. Fold over 1/2″ to the wrong side.

 

8.

50doll tunic leggings-162015Stitch on velcro as shown.DIY Tutorial on how to make this adorable Doll Button Tunic using a FREE pattern! This adorable free pattern for a button tunic for an 18″ doll is a great gift! Follow the step by step tutorial to make this doll wardrobe staple. A perfect gift for the American Girl Doll fan in your life!