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

  #45 Diaper For My Child Dolls and similar Available on etsy and ebay . This is my last pattern for the year. Introduction Super quick and easy pattern for beginners!   Includes pattern to make a diaper to fit vintage My Child dolls and similar.   Fits dolls with 13- inch waists.   Use flannel, cotton, or fleece fabric.   Materials Needed •        10”x10” piece of fabric •        6” of ¼” elastic •        ½” Velcro •        Optional: ¼”Quilting Foot, Overcasting Foot, Narrow Rolled Hem Foot

  It's been almost a month since I got my last pattern out.  I have been so fatigued.  For two weeks, I struggled just to do normal everyday things.  At one point, I made it from my bed to the couch and then back to bed.  I'm pretty sure it's a flare from fibromyalgia, but it really suuuuuuuccccckkkksss.  I just never know what's going to cause it or how long it's going to last.  It could be the cold weather.  Or all the dentist/doctor appointments and school events my kids have been having. Anyway, I had never made an outfit for a My Child doll before, as I had never had a My Child doll before now. The pattern is for both girl and boy holiday outfits. Dress, Bloomers, T-shirt, Overall Shorts (aka Shortalls), Vest, Tie, and Hat. Dress bodice and sleeves are a solid color. Skirt is plaid. The hat, tie, and Shortalls are a solid color. The Vest is plaid. Use regular cotton fabric for everything except the t-shirt. The t-shirt is white stretch...

 I bought some PVC (hard plastic) doll shoes that I thought were black, but when they came, I found they were gray.  I had an outfit in mind that I specifically wanted black shoes for, so gray was not going to work.  I looked online about dying the shoes.  Some websites said that the dye would transfer onto other things.  But I think they used the wrong dye.   Rit has dye that is specifically for synthetic fiber, such as plastic.  So I contacted Rit and they said that there's no reason that it would transfer.  So I gave it a try... (*Update: some dye DID transfer to the socks and when stored with other shoes, it transferred to those shoes. The shoes it transferred to were white, so I was able to use zit cream to remove it.) Things to keep in mind: 👉You MUST use Rit DyeMore for SYNTHETIC materials. The regular Rit dye will only work on cotton. 👉You CANNOT go from dark to light colors, only from light to dark. 👉The directions say to keep at boil...

  Just like the Flannel PJs , I meant to get the Santa outfit done last Christmas, but time flew by too fast.  I am so excited about how well it turned out.  I used faux fur from Joann Fabrics for the beard.  Honestly, everything I bought for the outfit, including the glasses were from Joann Fabrics.  Unfortunately, the glasses are no longer available at Joanns, but you can find them at Hobby Lobby.  I used crushed red velvet for the suit and bag.  It was a little difficult to work with because it's thin, frays easily, and is a little stretchy.  The white minky fabric worked out perfect for the trim.  I used my daughter's teddy bear for the prop inside the bag.  Overall, I love how it turned out and am thrilled to have a little Santa under my tree. Available on etsy and ebay . Introduction Includes patterns to make Jacket, Pants, Hat, Boots, Belt, Bag, and Beard.  For the beard, use long-haired Faux Fur.  For the jacket, pants,...

I remember getting a doll like these from my grandma.  I didn't really care for it because I was older and out of the doll stage of my childhood.  I probably gave it away because I don't know whatever happened to it.  When a customer recently asked me if I had any patterns for My Child, I became intrigued with these dolls, and was surprised to find virtually NO patterns for them! So I found these two dolls, a boy and a girl.  I got them from a lady who's aunt collected them.  They were in pretty good shape for their age.  I did have to wash and restyle the boy's hair because it was all over the place.  Other than that, they look perfect.  You can find these dolls on ebay for anywhere from $20 to $500, depending on the condition.  They came out around the same time as Cabbage Patch Kids (1985-1988).  They have super soft "skin" from head to toe (like "peach skin").  Not quite like felt, fleece, or flannel.  Not even like craft v...

  #42 Flannel PJs For 16” Full Size Cabbage Patch Kids® Available on Etsy and Ebay . I started working on this pattern last year in hopes to get it out by Christmas, but it crept up on me way too fast.  So I finished it this year for Christmas. Introduction Includes patterns to make slippers, shirt, pants, and nightgown, with several ideas for trimming the bodice.   If making both nightgown and shirt/pants with the same fabric, you can fit them on one yard of fabric.   If using different fabric, you will need 20” for the nightgown, and 20” for the shirt/pants.   Cut the skirt ruffle last , as you may need to cut it smaller if the yardage you got wasn’t quite big enough or was cut crooked.   You may use any non-stretch cotton or polyester fabric, but flannel is recommended as it is soft and cuddly.   Use faux fur or crushed velvet for main fabric, flannel for the lining. Materials Needed ·       ...

I've done something a little different and created some patterns for your sewing room.  Sewing machine cover inspired by  SewVeryEasy .  Baskets inspired by TaLe Germany .  Pincushion inspired by Amy Smart and Nicole Reed . Pattern available on etsy and ebay . Sewing Machine Cover Pattern For Sewing Machines approximately 17x12x8” such as the Singer 9960 Introduction It’s time to put clothes on your sewing machine!   This is a pattern for an adorable sewing machine cover with simple step-by-step full color photo instructions.   You can use the exact measurements from this pattern, or use measurements to custom fit your sewing machine. Materials Needed · 1/3 Yard Main Fabric · 5/8 Yard Contrast Fabric · 1 Yard Lining · 3/4 Yard Solid Fabric for Bias Tape and Strips · Solid Fabric Scrap 19x6” · 1 Yard Fusible Fleece, Foam, or batting of choice · 1/2 Yard Tape Measure Twill Ribbon · 1 1/8 Yard Lace...

 As always, I am super excited to publish my latest pattern.  Every pattern I make takes so much time, energy, love, blood, and sweat.  Literally blood because I'm always pricking my finger with a needle.  I make the pattern and the outfit to make sure it will fit right.  Sometimes I go through many, many outfits before getting it right.  There's always a time where I feel like just giving up.  But then I finish and I'm so glad that I didn't give up.  So, without further ado, my latest pattern is for Preemies and Lullabies--a Romper and Hat Pattern. Available for purchase on ebay and etsy . Introduction Drafted from an original Coleco Preemie Romper, this outfit is described as a short sleeve romper with no legs and a white cotton cap with ribbon ties. The romper has a white cotton inset yoke with a white peter pan collar and two small white buttons. The sleeves are also white cotton.   The romper has an elephant patch on it. Materials Ne...

 I made some miniature tailor's ham and sleeve rolls for doll size clothing.  They really come in handy, so I thought I'd let everyone have the pattern for free.  This is the size I use.  Feel free to resize it smaller or larger to fit your needs.  Download it here . Find all my patterns and doll-making supplies on etsy.com/shop/cpkdiana. Follow me on all my platforms: ✅ https://www.instagram.com/cpkdiana/ ✅ facebook.com/cpkdiana ✅ etsy.com/shop/cpkdiana ✅ https://www.ebay.com/usr/cpkdiana ✅ https://www.youtube.com/cpkdianacpk ✅ cpkdiana.blogspot.com

Panties, Undies, Underwear.... Introduction These are drafted from a pair of panties that came off of a Hasbro Poseable Cabbage Patch Kid.   I made them a little bit taller in the waist so that it would cover the rump better.   Use knit fabric.   I used Joann Fabric’s POP! Light Pink Ladybug Jersey Knit Fabric .   When using knit fabrics, water soluble stabilizer and a twin needle will be your best friends!   These panties look very professional. Materials Needed ·        1/8 yard stretch knit fabric ·        3/8” Picot Lingerie Elastic (If you are planning on making a lot of panties, I suggest buying the elastic on homesew.com .   It is a less than $4 for 10 yards, or $19 for 144 yards, instead of $4 for less than a yard at Joanns.   You will need 20 inches per pair.) Helpful Tools ·        4.0/80 Twin Needle ·        ...