How to sew a top for our generation dolls or any 18 inch doll! (with pattern)

 Hello everyone and welcome to or welcome back to our blog, it's me Aria and in today's post, I'm going to show you how to sew a doll top! We made the pattern ourselves, we hope you enjoy!

Firstly, here is the pattern. It should be roughly A4 size. Sorry if it isn't very clear, please comment if you need a clearer version and we can try and add a google drive link!

You can use stretchy fabric (old clothes etc.) or a cotton fabric like we did for this post, we have used both and they turn out perfectly!

First, pin the pattern to the fabric on a fold, so that when you fold it out it will be twice the size.

You will need 2 (one for each side).

Then, we began sewing! We started by hemming the bottom over on each piece a small amount, as long as it isn't too big, make sure that it is the same for both pieces.

It should look like this on the inside!

Then, by the armhole, there is the part where 2 lines meet, cut a small line there. This needs to be done 4 times (2 on each piece of fabric).

Then, you want to hem them, this was helped to fit better by the cut.

Each piece should look like this in the top corner. Sorry if it was slightly confusing, comment if you have any questions!

Then, fold the top over until it meets where you made the cut. Next, sew along as close to the edge of the fold as possible. This needs to be done for both pieces.

Finally, face both right sides together and sew along the side to join the 2 pieces together.

Then, turn it in the right way and all the sewing is done!

Next, cut a piece of ribbon roughly 20 inches. It may be easier to make it longer.

Then, put it through the tube made at the top on both sides. This will allow the top to fit easily and tie with a bow!

I hope you enjoyed, if you have any questions please comment below! See you next time!