The Aran Knit Fisherman’s sweater is the perfect fall or winter outfit for your doll, especially with the matching hat. This gorgeous, crisp-textured sweater comprises diamonds, twisted cables and three stranded braids all separated by areas of reverse stockinette stitch. The overall effect is a warm, chunky sweater that looks fabulous. This PDF knitting pattern uses a mix of different types of cables and braids. The 4 stitch cables at each end of the front and back are mirror images of each other and twist towards the edges of the knitting. The next pattern in on each side is a 3 strand braided cable worked over 6 stitches. The center of the front and back is a diamond pattern with a smaller center diamond to add interest. For the sleeves, the end cables are again mirror images of each other and twist towards the edge of the knitting. The next pattern in on each side is a 3 part braided cable as for the front and back. The center pattern in the sleeve is an 8 stitch wheat pattern, but it is simpler than it looks as it is created by working two mirrored 4 stitch cables with no purl stitches in between. Although the stitch patterns look intricate, they are created from simple knit and purl stitches which are twisted or braided using a cable needle to temporarily hold the stitches. If you haven’t knitted cables before, never fear! A doll sweater is the ideal place to learn. Photo instructions for the cables are included to get you started and there are plenty of videos to be found on the internet if you are more of a visual learner. The pattern includes a record chart so that you can keep details of the yarns and needle sizes used should you wish to knit the sweater again at a later date. Research on Aran Knitting history and techniques is included before the pattern summary should you wish to read further about this technique. The 10 page printable summary incorporates tick boxes beside the row numbers so that you can easily keep a track of your progress as you work through the pattern. Whether you knit it in the natural creams and browns of untreated sheep’s wool, or if you love the bright, fun colors of synthetic yarn, the Aran Knit Fisherman’s Sweater is bound to please your doll. This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18” dolls such as American Girl®. Supplies Needed: REQUIREMENTS: -One pair of US Size 2 (metric 2.75mm) knitting needles -One pair of US Size 3 (metric 3.25mm) knitting needles -Cable Needle -Blunt ended yarn needle for sewing seams -Three ¼”-⅜” (6mm – 9mm) buttons for the back closure -One 3.5 oz (100g) ball of one of the following yarn types is more than enough to knit the sweater and the bobble hat. For the sweater only a 2 oz (50g) ball of yarn should be sufficient. Suggested US Yarn Types: Baby Yarn, Baby Sport Yarn, Sock Yarn, Light Double Knitting Yarn Suggested UK/Australian/NZ/South African Yarn Types: 4 ply yarn, Baby DK yarn, Sock Yarn. For US knitters, most Fine/Light yarns marked with symbols 2 or 3 should work with this pattern depending on your gauge (tension). Always create a swatch of stockinette stitch / stocking stitch to check your gauge before embarking on a knitted project. Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced What You Get: One 55 page knitting pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF knitting pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available. Download, Print, Knit! Interested in using this pattern to make items to sell at craft fairs or online? We'd be honored! When using a pattern from Pixie Faire, we just ask that you acknowledge the designer and reference Pixie Faire when you post the item for sale online. Example: “Created from a Genniewren Designs pattern found at PixieFaire.com” Pixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with American Girl®.
The Braided Sandals pattern is a fun, casual shoe design for 18” dolls such as American Girls. The design features two colors of vinyl or pleather that intertwine to create an original and comfortable shoe for your dolls. Or you can have both sides the same color for a more formal look. The vinyl uppers can be topstitched to add a high-end look or if you leave out the topstitching then this pattern can be made with no sewing at all. This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18” dolls such as American Girl®. This PDF shoe pattern is compatible with the Pixie Faire Pixie Pack SHAPE1 Pre-cut soles (White, Black, Color 1 , Color 2, or Black Chipboard), and also with the Punch Place Plus (Craft Chameleon) acrylic soles, which are available in the Acrylic Shoe Soles and Heels Pixie Pack. A separate set of pattern pieces has been provided for each sole option. Sole templates are provided for both styles, should you wish to cut your own soles from cardboard, craft foam, or any other suitable material you may already have on hand. What are shoes without somewhere nice to keep them? This pattern includes a bonus shoe box. There are two versions: one with a printed design and a plain one for you to use with craft paper or printed cardstock. Recommended Fabrics: Marine vinyl, vinyl, pleather. Some testers also made the sandals in denim and canvas. Supplies Needed: Two-color sandals: - 2 x 6” squares of vinyl in color A and color B. - 4” square of felt or fleece for the insole padding. - 4” square thick cardboard or chipboard for the insoles. - 5” x 5” cotton fabric for the insoles (e.g. quilter’s cotton). - 4” square of craft foam for the soles (2mm or 6mm , either is fine). - 1” x 2” double-sided adhesive film or tape for the acrylic soles only. One-color sandals: - 12” x 6” vinyl. - 4” square of felt or fleece for the insole padding. - 4” square of thick cardboard or chipboard for the insoles. - 5” x 5” cotton fabric for the insoles (e.g. quilter’s cotton). - 4” square of craft foam for the soles (2mm or 6mm , either is fine). - 1” x 2” double-sided adhesive film or tape for the acrylic soles only. NOTE: If you prefer you can use pre-cut soles available in the Pixie Faire Pixie Packs. There are two pages of pattern pieces, one for each sole shape. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: - Hot glue gun and glue sticks or your preferred glue type for making doll shoes. - Spare pieces of card - Clothes pins (the type with springs). - Sharp scissors or a craft knife for cutting out the uppers and soles. - FrayCheck™ for sealing the topstitching around the cut slit. Or you could use a very small amount of glue. - An emery board or medium sanding paper (for the acrylic soles only). Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate What You Get: One 28 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available. Download, Print, Sew! Interested in using this pattern to make items to sell at craft fairs or online? We are happy to give permission to individual sellers who work from home. Just send us a request with "I want to partner" in the subject line. Pixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with American Girl®.
The Royal Wedding 1981 - Diana's Bouquet craft pattern is designed to help you recreate a scaled-down 18" doll-sized version of Lady Diana Spencer's wedding bouquet. The pattern features step by step photo instructions and very clear diagrams explaining how to build a bouquet from scratch, using a small plastic funnel as a posy holder. The bouquet is built using mini silk and plastic flowers 1.25" (3cm) or smaller, and appropriately sized greenery. Templates are included for creating flowers and leaves from your own fabric, and the pattern also features instructions for cutting down larger silk flowers and leaves to create smaller versions more appropriate for doll scale projects. Also included is some historical information giving details of the original bouquet, and the Victorian floriographical meanings of the flowers and greenery chosen by Diana for her wedding day. This PDF crafting pattern by Genniewren Designs, is designed for use with 18" dolls such as American Girl®. Be sure to check out the companion Royal Wedding 1981 patterns: The Groom, The Bride, and Machine Embroidery Design Set, so you can re-create a special day! Supplies Needed: MATERIALS REQUIRED One small plastic perfume funnel approximately 2 1/2"/6cm tall and 2 1/8"/5.5cm diameter at the top edge; A 1.5"/3.5cm cube of Oasis dry flower arranging foam (not the green one used for fresh flowers) OR 75g of air drying clay; One small button ⅜"/9mm diameter (dry foam option only); 1 package (approx 25) of 26 Gauge or 30 Gauge green wrapped florist wires (or if you prefer you can use the paper wrapped florist wire from a spool); 1 reel of ½"/1.3cm wide green florist tape Strong sewing thread, beading wire or fine monofilament fishing line; 25 – 30 small silk or paper flowers 1¼"/3cm or smaller, OR a similar number of larger flowers that you can cut down to size, OR you can make flowers from fabric using the templates provided; Silk and plastic leaves of a similar size to the flowers (you can cut down larger ones); 1 package of size 6.0 seed beads (for the centers of reconstructed and hand made flowers) Fray blocking fluid Clear-drying PVA craft glue, Fast-drying glue (hot glue is acceptable); Permanent markers for drawing veins etc. on the flowers and leaves; 14"/35cm of 2"/5cm wide white or ivory lace; 2 clear elastic hair bands (to enable your doll to "hold" the bouquet); Around 8"/20cm of ½"/1.2cm white or ivory ribbon or Fold Over Elastic (FOE). If you prefer to make the flowers and/or leaves yourself then you will need small pieces (4" x 4"/ 20cm square) suitably colored fabric scraps. I used scraps of quilting cottons, ripstop nylon, organza and chiffon. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Craft scissors (please do not use your good sewing scissors, even for cutting down larger silk flowers as they may have been treated with stiffeners etc.); A craft knife for carving the dry florist foam; A sharp No 2 (HB) pencil to trace the flower shapes onto your fabric; Small sharp scissors for cutting fabric; An awl for piercing holes in the center of the fabric flowers (or you can use sharp scissors) Wire cutters; Snipe nosed jewellery pliers; Quilters' template plastic or thin clear plastic to trace the pattern templates (or you could use cardstock if you prefer); A small diameter knitting needle (US size 1 or size 0) or a large sewing pin. If you are using air dry clay you will also need a pill pot with a flexible plastic lid that you can cut a hole in, or a shot glass to balance the bouquet in while you are working on it. Skill Level: Intermediate What You Get: One 42 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available Download, Print, Create! Interested in using this pattern to make items to sell at craft fairs or online? We'd be honored! When using a pattern from Pixie Faire, we just ask that you acknowledge the designer and reference Pixie Faire when you post a garment for sale online. Example: “Created from a Genniewren Designs pattern found at PixieFaire.com” Pixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with American Girl®.
The “Rosie Romper” pattern is a cute design for your slim 18” doll. There are three neckline styles and three pants options, which can all be mixed and matched. The bodice is lined and the romper fastens at the center back bodice with snaps or hook and loop closures. Instructions are given for both closure options. The back has sashes to tie in a big bow to add interest. View A has a high necked bodice and full length plain pants. View B has a sweetheart neckline or a scooped neckline and full length pants with ruffles. View C has “shortie” pants with an optional elasticized edge to the leg. Views A & B offer the perfect style outfit for a birthday party or for more formal occasions. View C is ideal for a day spent relaxing in the park, playing in the sandpit, or enjoying a picnic at the beach! Instructions are included for piping the bodice should you wish to do so. Whatever options you choose for your Rosie Romper your doll is sure to love this versatile, comfortable garment. Special Note - This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit a Kidz N Cats® Doll specifically and will not fit the standard 18 inch doll such as American Girl® Doll. A KNC doll is 18 inches tall but has a much slimmer hard plastic body. You can see more info on our Doll Measurements page. Please see our other listings to find this pattern sized for a variety of other dolls. Recommended Fabrics: This pattern is designed for woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, quilter's cottons, broadcloth, or cotton blends e.g. cotton/linen or polyester/cotton blends. The testers also made this dress in viscose, foil knit fabric and organza fabrics with great results. Supplies Needed: -One fat quarter (18" x 22") for View A. (Extra fabric may be required to match plaids or large print motifs). -9” of 42”-44” wide fabric for View B. (Extra fabric may be required to match plaids or large print motifs). -For both views you will need 9” x 14” of lining fabric, e.g. lightweight cotton or cotton blends. (Polycotton is ideal). -Half a yard of heirloom mini piping, or you could use home made piping, rick rack trim or ribbon if preferred (optional). If you wish to pipe the entire bodice you will need 1.25 yards of piping. -4” of narrow Ultra Thin hook and loop tape (hook and loop sides) or 2” Anti Snag hook and loop tape, or three snaps for the back closure. Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate What You Get: One 32 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available. Download, Print, Sew! Interested in using this pattern to make items to sell at craft fairs or online? We'd be honored! When using a pattern from Pixie Faire, we just ask that you acknowledge the designer and reference Pixie Faire when you post the item for sale online. Example: “Created from a Genniewren Designs pattern found at PixieFaire.com” Pixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with American Girl® or Kidz N Cats®.
This cute sailor pattern comprises bell bottom pants with a button front fastening and real pockets, together with a short sleeved sailor shirt with traditional style sailor collar, and a sailor cap. The pants styling is reminiscent of the 1930s vintage films and adds a touch of vintage glamour to the outfit. The easy to wear pants look perfect with the sailor shirt or with teeshirts and other tops. Imagine the pants in a floral summer print, with maybe rick rack trim along the pocket edge, and a crop top for the perfect beach outfit, or for lounging on deck of a cruise ship. The sailor blouse could be changed up by using different fabric for the collar or by using different types of trim. It would also work well with plain pants, shorts or a pleated skirt and worn loose rather than tucked into the waistband of the pants, shorts or skirt. This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®, Gotz Precious Day Doll® or Madame Alexander Favorite Friends®. The top and sailor cap will also fit 15" soft bodied baby dolls. Please see our other listings to find this pattern sized for 14.5” dolls. Recommended Fabrics: Cotton chambray, quilters cotton, cotton lawn, polycotton. Supplies Needed: TOP: -Half a yard of cotton or polycotton lawn fabric, two yards of one eighth of an inch wide satin ribbon, four 6mm doll buttons, four inches of anti snag hook and loop tape fastening, eleven inches of five eighths of an inch wide ribbon for the neckties, or a single 20 inch length of ribbon (the color should match the narrower ribbon used to trim the collar and sleeves). PANTS: -Half a yard of linen or cotton fabric, lightweight fusible interfacing 8 inches by 16 inches, eight 9mm buttons, six small sew on snap fasteners, 7½ inches of three eighths of an inch wide elastic for the back waist. CAP: -this can be cut from the fabric left over from the top, or if you plan to use a different color fabric for the cap you will need a fat quarter of cotton fabric. You will also need a piece of lightweight fusible interfacing 10 inches by 8 inches for the brim. Skill Level: Intermediate What You Get: One 57 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available. Download, Print, Sew! Interested in using this pattern to make items to sell at craft fairs or online? We'd be honored! When using a pattern from Pixie Faire, we just ask that you acknowledge the designer and reference Pixie Faire when you post the item for sale online. Example: “Created from a Genniewren Designs pattern found at PixieFaire.com” Pixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with American Girl®, Gotz Precious Day Doll® or Madame Alexander Favorite Friends®.