School is out and the pools are open! This is the official start of daily dress weather and more daylight for extra playtime! As part of the the bigflynotions stop on the Rebecca Page Sew Free for Summer Blog Tour, I sewed up two FREEBIE patterns: the Dollies Diaper and the Paris Party Dress top.
Dollies Galore
There are far more dollies than people in my house. Dollies live upstairs, downstairs, in the car, at preschool, in her bedroom, on my couch (ever sit on a dolly foot or hand – – OUCH!). Dollies come with us to the pool, to the grocery store, to bed. I was brushing my teeth the other day and saw a dolly chilling next to the sink. So, its only right for dollies to have a suitable wardrobe, under pieces included.

I used quilting cotton and linen to create each of these three diapers. I really like this pattern because it uses elastic around the legs so you can get a pretty good fit. Each of these diapers is used for a different doll, two 18-inch dolls (the Gotz and the American Girl Doll shown in these pictures) and then a slightly smaller dolly.
Note: While the dolly diaper can be done up to suit your preference, the correct method for closure is with the back piece covering the top piece. (such as in the images for the solid pale pink diaper). This sleep deprived grand(?!?!?)mother failed to pay attention during the snap application phase as the mom (!) was quite eager to clothe her babies.
The pattern calls for velcro but I used snaps as a way to sneak in a little extra fine motor. These are the same size 20 KAM snaps I used on her clothes so I’m hoping it’ll transfer nicely to getting dressed a little easier.

Next up: this child needs a diaper bag for all these diapers. I plan to make this one (image below from listing).

Paris Hack
I’m quite obsessed with the Paris Party Dress, as evidenced here and here and here. That last link is actually a garment I made myself during testing over two years ago!
This was a simple hack, based on the blog post I wrote here. This time, I made the swing part of the dress even more dramatic (at least, as much as the width of this scrap would allow). To help squeeze it onto the fabric, I put a seam down the back, adding a teeny bit for seam allowance.
I used a lovely jersey I had leftover from a few projects I made for myself. It created a dress that is perfect for lounging, twirling, and, of course, changing baby diapers.
I promise she didn’t learn this baby holding technique from me:


More Inspiration
Please visit all the stops on the Rebecca Page Sew Free for Summer Blog Tour for more great inspiration:
- Sunday May 26: Rebecca Page (intro)
- Monday May 27: The Sewing Unicorn, Stitched by Jennie
- Tuesday May 28: Jot Designs
- Wednesday May 29: bigflynotions
- Thursday 30: Liviality, Kitty Makes It
- Friday May 31: Seams Like Style, Patchwitch, Twinkle Toes and Company
- Saturday June 1: SequoiaLynn Sews, Sewista Fashionista
- Sunday June 2: Misty and Mim
Prizes
We will be giving away a pattern bundle of choice each day PLUS an overall grand prize of a $50 pattern credit. To stand a chance to win, all you have to do is comment on each blog, each day so stay tuned to the Rebecca Page Sewing group for updates from our bloggers!
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I really like to “swing” of this dress. Dresses are my favorite thing to make my daughter
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Great idea for the Kam snaps, love the dress on your little one.
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Those diapers! Wow! Love the dress but a weak spot for doll clothes.
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I always love seeing shirts made into dresses and this is super cute! Might have to try it with my daughter
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I am loving this blog tour!
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This gives me some great ideas — thanks for sharing!
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The doll nappies are so cute! And the hack with the Paris party dress is a great idea. Your daughter looks really cute in it 🙂
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My actual granddaughter has been asking if GiGi will make Claudie-baby some diapers. Thanks for pointing out that there is a free diaper pattern. I love the addition of the snaps – that would certainly make finishing happen! g
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I really need to try some doll clothes
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I love the fabric choices!
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My daughter really wants an “American doll” (American Girl). I should probably make some clothes in case she gets one for her birthday.
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My daughter loves dresses, I will Have to give this a go!
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The dress is so sweet and the diapers are so cute wish my daughter was still into dolls.
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Love how the dress is draped and able to swing, twirly is a must 🙂
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Now I’m gonna have to make those diapers for my girls to play with their dolls! Too adorable!!
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Love the Paris Party dress and what little girl wouldn’t love having pretty diapers and clothes for her dolls! Nice!
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I remember making diapers for my daughter’s dollies!!!!! She loved them thanks for the sweet memories.
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So cute!
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That dress is adorable, such a lovely pattern too.
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I really think I need to make my granddaughter’s doll some diapers now
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The dress and diapers are so cute! Definitely going to make some diapers for my nieces dolly 😃
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Love the model!
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Adorable!!
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What a fun make! So adorable.
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That’s a lot of Paris Party dresses/hacks! This version is really cute!
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The dolly diapers are so fun, and kam snaps are a great idea! Are you sure she didn’t learn the holding technique from you? Ha ha!
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My first niece is on the way and I think she’s going to need some of these for her dolly. Might need to give these a go 🙂
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I could have used these diapers when I was young! Beautiful Paris Party Dress!
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Cute! It’s fun to sew for dolls and girls!
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They are amazing
gave me some inspiration, I work in childcare and our dolls need some clothes
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