Wedding bells are ringing for Barbie! Someone suggested I design a no-print pattern wedding dress for barbie, and given I made so many of these (you can check them here) I thought, why not! And not only did I take on the challenge, I went all out and made three different wedding gowns. All you can tailored for different types of Barbies. Whether your doll is Basic, Made to Move, Curvy, or the classic Silkstone Barbie, there's a gown here just for her 👗💖

MATERIALS:

• pencil and ruler
• bond paper
• scissors
• thin wire and pliers
• velcro
• needle and thread
• white fabric
• white lace or tulle
• beads
• pins

YOU CAN SEW THIS DRESS FOR:

✔ Basic Barbie 

✔ Made to Move Barbie
✔ Curvy Barbie
✔ Superstar Barbie

✔ Silkstone Barbie

1. The Classic Ballgown

Basic Barbie vs Made to move

Let's start simple! This one's an easy ballgown dress paired with a sweetheart neckline. Since we're drafting the pattern from scratch (no printouts here), I kept it beginner-friendly but still stylish and elegant. And whats more timeless than a princess-style wedding dress we all know and loved. If you're curious how I drafted and sewed it, you can check the video down below for the tutorial.

2. The Circle Skirt Twist

From a distance you can see it's high resemblance to the first dress, but there's one thing that change: the skirt. Instead of a gathered skirt, I switch things up with a circle skirt design. It's a subtle difference, but it completely transforms the dress into something more flowy and modern. Sometimes, its small tweaks like this that gives your doll a whole new look.

Curvy Barbie vs Superstar Barbie

3. The Mermaid Silhoutte

For the last one, I went bold with a mermaid-style wedding dress. The fitted bodice and flared hem creates a glamorous, figure-hugging look, which looks perfect on a Curvy Barbie.

Of course I'm not saying it only looks good on her, you can also make this style of dress for other barbies too. It just takes a little adjustments and this will fit them like a glove. I think out of the three dress I made, this one was the most fun to make!

Silkstone Barbie vs Curvy Barbie

FINAL THOUGHTS

And that's the end of today's sewing challenge—three Barbie wedding gowns, no printed pattern required! The best part about this is that you can make all these for any Barbie you own and style it however you want. I enjoy making them all (especially the mermaid dress). But now it's your turn: if you could only sew one for Barbie, which style would you pick? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and who knows it might inspire my next project

Thanks for reading, Happy sewing!

It's summer again! And while hitting the beach for a much-needed vacation is always a great idea. This is also a perfect time to get crafty especially when it comes to sewing summer dresses for our dolls. I've already made plenty of outfits for my other dolls, so this time let's make something for my new doll, Mell chan.

Materials:

• Pencil
• Scissors
• Fabric
• Pins
• Needle and thread

Who is Mell Chan?

Mell Chan is a Japanese doll that was first introduced in 1992, and has been a beloved companion for children ever since. She's a sweet, adorable baby doll about 26 cm tall shorter than Barbie, who's about 175 cm (yes, thats what Mattel says!). If you'd like to learn more, definitely check out Mell Chan's official website.

As for me, I fell in love with her kawaii eyes and childlike features. She gives off a feeling of caring for a little sister—a gentle, nurturing vibe that's so different from my other fashion dolls. That's probably why Mell Chan is so popular with both mothers and children alike

Let's Make a Summer Dress

Now for Mell Chan's dress, I wanted something just as cute as she is, so I added a tiny collar around the neckline for a charming touch. You can watch how I made it on my YouTube channel—I actually made two styles of dresses that you can try.

Of course, adding a collar is totally optional. You can also keep it simple if you like, or decorate it with bows or beads. That's the fun part of sewing doll clothes, you can customize them however you want.

Free Pattern: Mell Chan Summer Dress Pattern

How to Print Doll Patterns Correctly

NOTE: All my patterns DO NOT include seam allowance, so make sure to add one before cutting the fabric

Final Thoughts

And that's a wrap for this post. I hope you found it fun and inspiring, and maybe you're already picking out a fabric to make your own Mell Chan dress. If you have any questions or a cute outfit you'd like to see on Mell Chan, drop a comment down below. I love to hear your ideas and chat with fellow doll lovers. Let's get creative together! 🧵🎀

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Happy Valentine's my fellow dollies! I know its a bit late but to celebrate the occasion, here are three easy Barbie clothes you can make that are heart-shaped theme. I think this has been long overdue for me given how many couple outfits I made for Barbie year after year.

So, get your materials ready cause if there's one thing that Barbie loves, it's her love for fashion.

Materials:

1. Of course, the first on our list is a literal heart-shaped top. I saw a lot of different variations of heart tops last year, so I just know I had to make one for Barbie. Given its unique shape, I brace myself for the hours it will take to make this. But to my surprise, I actually got it on my first try (I guess years' worth of my sewing experience finally paid off)

I had so much fun making this heart top that I made two variations of the same top. So, if you want to make one yourself definitely download my pattern and check out the video tutorial, I made on YouTube.

Video Tutorial: Making Barbie a Heart-Shaped Top

Pattern: Barbie Heart Top Pattern

How to Print Doll Patterns (The Right Way)

2. What screams Valentine's more than a heart bag right? This second one I made is not exactly an outfit (more like a part of an outfit), but I included it here since it also follows the heart-shaped theme.

And that's about it for this list, I hope you love the heart theme I'm going for this Valentines'. If you want more of this, definitely check out the Couple Outfits I made for Barbie and Ken 

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So, the other day someone messaged me that they loved my Barbie tutorials but found them too hard to make, especially for beginners. And you know what I get it, as someone who used to be a complete beginner myself. Sewing Barbie clothes can be overwhelming. 

Unless you live under a rock (or don't have a social media account), you've probably heard about this aesthetic in passing. Like the E-boy aesthetic, Cottagecore also blew up on Tiktok among millenials and Gen Z. It's an aesthetic that celebrates rural life, finding joy in traditional skills like baking, gardening, sewing, and pottery that promote self-reliance and sustainable living. 

That simple lifestyle echoed in its fashion, as cottagecore takes inspiration from western agricultural life. Peasant silhouettes we often see on a Disney princess, like flowy dresses and loose-fitting skirts, are a must for this aesthetic. 

And I'm all about making barbie a princess so here's my attempt at emulating this whimsical aesthetic. Below are the 3 barbie dresses you can sew that are cottagecore inspired:

1. If you ever search Google for a "cottagecore dress," best believe this milkmaid dress is the first to show up, so it's only natural that I make a Barbie version of this dress. This dress has all the elements a cottagecore dress should have: billowing balloon sleeves, a milkmaid neckline, and feminine silhouettes.

same dress pattern but with 2 different style of skirt

A good thing about this dress pattern is that it's customizable; you can modify the skirt to how you want it. You can shorten it to a midi skirt or make it a balloon-style gathered skirt, whatever style you want. I made a video tutorial on YouTube on how you can do it; the link is down below.

Video Tutorial: Barbie Tries Cottagecore Aesthetic

Patterns: Barbie Cottagecore Dress -Top
Barbie Cottagecore Dress - Skirt

 Don't know how to print doll patterns? Check out this beginner's guide here!

2. A cottagecore dress doesn't always mean a long dress; it can also be a short one. This puff-sleeve dress is a perfect example of that. It has the elements of the cottagecore aesthetic—a flowy skirt and puff sleeves—but it has a twist at the back. If you want a cuter and more playful version of this aesthetic, this dress is for you.

 

3. For the last dress, we have a wrap-around dress. This dress is actually a stand-alone top that can also be modified into a dress. It's also a flowy dress, but the difference is that it doesn't have puff sleeves like the first two dresses above. And out of the three, this is also the easiest to sew, so if you're a beginner, I suggest choosing this first.

And that is the end of this post. I hope you like all the cottagecore inspired dresses that are shown here. Cottagecore is probably my favorite aesthetic I made for barbie (I have done three aesthetics, btw). The patterns are a struggle to make, but seeing the finished dress on my dolls really made everything worth it.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or maybe an aesthetic you want me to make, leave a comment down below. And don't forget to follow me on all my social media, especially on my YouTube channel, for more DIY doll content. 

Happy sewing~

1. Oversized Shirt

Tutorial on how I made it is up on my YouTube channel, please go watch it and subscribe for more doll content

Video Tutorial: DIY Couple Shirt for Barbie and Ken 

Pattern: Barbie Sweatshirt Pattern

Pattern: Ken Sweatshirt Pattern

How to Print Doll Patterns (The Right Way)

If oversized is not your style, you can opt for a crop top. This give off a more casual look compare to the first shirt. And instead of a matching prints for both shirts like above, try to experiment with the prints for a more unique take on a couple shirt. 

And that's it for this post, I hope these two looks convinced you to make your Barbie her very own couple shirt with Ken

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