Let’s face it, doll clothes are a big reason why little girls love baby dolls. These outfits can change the look of their favorite toys, and are a lot of fun to buy (for both mom and daughter!). Of course when you start to add up the costs of the doll clothes and accessories for all of your daughter’s toys, it can get quite expensive. In fact, the wardrobes of many popular dolls are expanding so fast, you can now buy doll clothes hangers!

One way to save a good amount of money is to create your own dolls clothes. While this may seem like it is a difficult task, it really can be done by almost anyone. This is a great way to bond with your daughter and teach her a new skill. She will love the chance to get creative and design her own unique style of clothes for her doll. I have a couple of friends who started out this way and became fashion designers. So it is definitely a skill worth pursuing!

The first thing you will need is a doll pattern book, which can be found at rock bottom prices at many outlets and used bookstores. You can also ask family and friends if they have any of these books laying around or in storage. These books are really quite common, so I would suggest asking around before spending any money on a new one.

You can also go online to find many craft patterns and doll clothes ideas for free. While the free style patterns are usually quite plain, it is a great way to kind of feel out the waters. The designs are usually pretty simple and can be created much more easily. This is an ideal way to get started if you aren’t sure.

Once you have your book and have found a pattern you like, it’s time to get the fabric. If you buy in bulk you can always save more money, so plan to make several outfits at once. You will also want to look for any coupons in the mail or in your local paper, as many popular craft stores are constantly running specials.

The next step is to obviously create the clothing using the design patterns. If you don’t have any experience sewing, take a sewing class. This is a great way to spend some quality time with your daughter!

As you can see making doll clothes is not only a great way to save money, but it can be a unique bonding experience with your daughter!