Diana’s Patch - Sewing Patterns for Soft Sculpture Dolls, Vintage Dolls and Doll Supplies

 The instructions are written just like for the 16" and My Anna Doll patterns.  The pattern pieces, however, are a little different.  I matched it to a 1984 Coleco Preemie.  Find the fabric for it here . **No longer available on etsy or ebay due to copyright issues. Please contact me for questions.

  Japanese Kimono Pattern for 16" Cabbage Patch Kids Available on Etsy  and  eBay .  Step-by-step instructions with color photos.  Make a Japanese Kimono for your 16" Cabbage Patch Kid or similar.  Pattern includes instructions for Kimono, Obi, and Slippers.

Soft Sculpture Body for 12" BBB Pattern and Instructions for a replica body for your 12” BBB Cabbage Patch Kids TM **No longer available on etsy or ebay due to copyright issues. Please contact me for questions. Introduction   If you have a Bean Butt Baby (BBB) that needs a new body, it is easy enough to make one with this pattern.   The pattern pieces are for the body only.   You cannot use just ordinary knit fabric.   Trust me, I’ve tried.   You will not get the same look as a Cabbage Patch Kid TM .   Jersey knit stretches a lot; therefore, your doll will be a lot bigger than the pattern.   You have to use an interlocking 100% polyester fabric.   Joann’s Fabrics and Walmart sell something similar, but it is stretchier than the original CPK fabric and snags easily.   The original Cabbage Patch Kids TM were made with a fabric called Windsor Comfort .   The factory was called Atlanta Fabrics, based in Atlanta, Georgia.

I finally got my latest patterns finished! It took so long, due to so many interruptions and the fact that this has a total of 9 (nine) outfits (3 for each size.)  The pattern has 45 pages of just the pattern pieces.  The instructions are 16 pages.  I highly recommend purchasing the digital version since it has so many pages.   Available on Etsy  and  eBay .

It’s been a while since I’ve updated my blog and added anything new to my Etsy shop. I figured it was time to let everybody know what’s been going on the past few months. 

 Available on  Etsy   and  eBay ..  For a limited time, get it for 50% off on Etsy. I recently purchased a doll clothes pattern that was released in 1931.   I could not believe the vague instructions that came with it.   It was literally 4 steps, with a tiny diagram of each piece and how it is put together.   I felt like it was missing instructions.   I guess I’m just used to the step-by-step instructions with photos or diagrams that we see nowadays.   It didn’t even say how to stitch the collar, and there is no neckband.   Also, the back is one piece that is to be slit from the top to about 1/3 down to make the opening.   So I did some digging and found some interesting facts.   Apparently in the 1930s, due to the Great Depression, pattern companies had to cut prices.   Some were cut from 45 cents to 15 cents, thus cutting costs by having less printed instructions   (1) .   Also, fabric had to be used sparingly.   The following is an excerpt from “Doll News” on ufdc.org:

The History of Cabbage Patch Kids In 1976, Xavier Roberts first started making soft sculpture dolls and displayed them at a craft shop where he worked.   As the idea of adoption came along, combined with his unique sculpting style and imagination, the dolls became very popular.   He couldn’t keep up with the custom orders he received, so he recruited his mother and sisters for help.

By request, I have drafted a scrubs pattern for 16"  Cabbage Patch Kids.  It turned out pretty cute.  When my husband saw the 'Kid dressed up in her scrubs, he quickly took a picture and posted it on facebook, referencing it to Covid-19 (Coronavirus).  So I decided to make a little sign that says, "Stay Home!" since that is what everyone is being ordered to do these past few months. Pattern includes shirt, pants, hat, boots, and mask. Available on Etsy , and  eBay .

Introducing my latest pattern: Dorothy Dress and Bloomers Pattern (from Wizard of Oz).  Fits 16" Cabbage Patch Kids. Using blue and white check gingham for the dress, and white broadcloth for the blouse and bloomers, this makes a very cute dress. Available on etsy , and  eBay .

  This is a super adorable and simple pattern for your 16" Cabbage Patch Kids!  This has one-piece construction, which means the romper is attached to the dress.  It comes in two styles--pleated and gathered. Material List • ½ yard fabric for one fabric look or • two ¼ yard pieces for a two color look • ¼" wide elastic, about half a yard • ½" of narrow Velcro® • matching thread • small decorations: like ribbons, bows or buttons. Piping or lace trims look great on the Gathered Front Romper Fabric Suggestions Any fabric without too much stretch will work. Cotton prints are cute and colorful. Available to purchase on etsy , and  eBay .

With everybody else making face masks for themselves, I decided to draft a pattern for Cabbage Patch Kids so they don't feel left out.  The mask is reversible.

Cabbage Patch Sleeper Designed for 16” full size Cabbage Patch Kids and 14” Preemies

By request from a customer, I drafted this kimono-style dress for 16" Cabbage Patch Kids.   Kimono style is where the bodice has two layers of fabric that crisscross in front.  Be creative and mix and match different fabrics. It comes in two styles: one with piping, and one with ruffles.  I think it came out so cute!  Bloomers and Headband instructions included. Available on etsy , and  eBay .  Modeling for these photos is a Jesmar from Spain. Material List ·          Dress and Bloomers — 3/4 yard o     Top part of dress (including lining): 1/4 yard o     Skirt and Bloomers: 1/2 yard ·          Piping cord: 1 1/2 yards ·          Hook and Loop tape, 1/2” ·           Elastic f or bloomers and headband— 3/4 yd of 1/4 inch (cut 10 for waist and 5 x two for legs, 4” for headband) ·          Zipper foot or piping foot ·          small safety pin or loop turner ·          Optional but recommended:  4mm Rolled Hem Foot , 9mm Flat Fell

A customer recently inquired about a pattern for a replacement body for cabbage patch kids dolls that desperately need a new body, or heads that have no body.  I directed him to My Anna Doll , but quickly decided to make a separate pattern just for the body.  So, here it is! **No longer available on etsy or ebay due to copyright issues. Please contact me for questions. Fabric can be found here .

I'm at it again!  Years ago, I made a custom cabbage patch kid as  Strawberry Shortcake .  I drafted a pattern for the outfit, and now I've decided to make it available to purchase. I've made the pattern available to purchase on etsy as a pdf  download  and  paper pattern , and also on  eBay  as a paper pattern.

Years ago, I made a custom cabbage patch kid as Rainbow Brite .  I drafted a pattern for the outfit, then lost it several months afterwards.  Since then, I’ve been asked by many for the pattern.  So I drafted another pattern starting from scratch and finally finished it.  It took me over 3 years to finally finish, as things kept coming up and jobs got in the way.

Several years ago I came across the Cabbage Patch Kids Videos .  My favorite character was Norma Jean. Apparently, many others have her as a favorite.  CPK made a soft sculpture version in 1994.