Victorian Outfits for 18 Inch Dolls - Crochet patterns (2024)

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Today’s crochet pattern review and giveaway includes patterns for a trio of adorable Victorian outfits that are designed to fit popular 18-inch dolls like American Girl Dolls, Springfield Dolls and My Life Dolls. These fancy designs include dresses, shoes and accessories (even a crocheted umbrella). Learn more about the patterns and enter for a chance to win your own copy of the electronic booklet! Be sure to get the coupon code in my post while you’re here to save 15% on any of Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs patterns.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this pattern to review from Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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ePattern: Victorian Wardrobe for 18 Inch Dolls
Designer:Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs
Current Price (*subject to change):*$8.95 USD

Victorian Wardrobe for 18 Inch Dolls: Pattern Review & Giveaway!

This month, Carol Hegar from Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs has given me a copy of her this Victorian Wardrobe for 18 inch Dolls ePatternto review and a second copy to giveaway to one of my readers! This electronic booklet includes 13 pages of written instructions to make 3 adorable outfits that will fit many popular 18 inch dolls.

The stitches you will be using to create these projects are:

  • beginning (beg)
  • chain (ch)
  • double crochet (dc)
  • half double crochet (hdc)
  • loop (lp)
  • loops (lps)
  • round(s) – rnd(s)
  • single crochet (sc)
  • slip stitch (sl st)
  • stitch (st)
  • stitches (sts)
  • together (tog)
  • treble crochet (tr)
  • yarn over (yo)

Other stitches used are decrease stitches for single crochet and half double crochet, to decrease from 2 to 1 or 3 to 1 stitches. This information is included on page 3 of the booklet.

Victorian Wardrobe Doll Clothes Patterns

These 3 outfits are interchangeable and perfect for playtime or to dress your dolls in to display them around your home.

GARDEN PARTY FROCK

  • Yarns: Worsted Weight Yarn [4], Sport Weight Yarn [2] and Size 10 Crochet Thread
  • Crochet Hooks: 4 mm (G) for Worsted Weight, 3.25 mm (D) for Sport Weight and Size 8 Steel for #10 thread.
  • Gauges provided on page 3 for each yarn and hook combination.
  • Yardage: 4 oz green (Worsted), 1.5 oz Vanilla (Sport) and 650 yds of green (Size 10)
  • Includes patterns for a dress, hat and high top shoes
  • Written Instructions: pages 3 to 7.

AFTERNOON STROLL

  • Yarns: Baby Weight Yarn [3]
  • Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
  • Gauge: 5 sts and 6 rows = 1 inch square
  • Yardage: 5 oz pink yarn and 2.5 oz plum yarn
  • Includes patterns for a dress, high top shoes, hat and umbrella.
  • Written Instructions: pages 7 and 10.

MORNING DRESS

  • Yarns: Medium Baby Weight Yarn [4] and Size 5 Crochet Thread.
  • Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
  • Gauges provided on page 3 for each yarn and hook combination.
  • Yardage: 12 oz print yarn (Medium), 4 oz off-white (Medium) and 175 yds Rose Pink (Size 5)
  • Includes patterns for a dress, shoes, hair bow and shawl.
  • Written Instructions: pages 10 and 13.

The patterns are written in US Crochet terms.

Victorian Wardrobe, #810. Victorian Wardrobe for 18 inch Dolls designed to fit American Girl Dolls, Springfield Dolls, and dolls of similar size. Take a step back in time when you create these delightful designs reminiscent of years gone by. Includes instructions for three different outfits, each with their own accessories such as shoes, high top boots, hat, even an umbrella. Most made from sport or baby yarn, one with medium (4) baby yarn and trims of size 10. Garden Frock (green) made using worsted weight base and size 10 “flounces.”

Carol Hegar, Shadylane Original Crochet Designs

The Victorian Wardrobe for 18 Inch Dolls ePattern is available for purchase from Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs. The current price (which is subject to change) at the time of this post being written is $8.95 USD.

If you would like to get your own copy today, you can use this coupon to receive 15% off: OOMB and the coupon can be used on any of the patterns on her site.

If you win the giveaway and you have already purchased the booklet, Carol will be happy to substitute another Shady Lane ePattern of your choice from her designs!

These three stunning Victorian outfits for 18 Inch dolls are sure to delight any doll lover. From delicate lace details to intricate patterns, these designs will bring a touch of elegance to your miniature fashionista’s wardrobe. And with three unique designs to choose from, your doll will be ready for any occasion, from tea parties to formal events.

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Victorian Wardrobe for 18″ Dolls ePattern Giveaway

Would you like to win a PDF copy of the Victorian Wardrobe for 18 inch dolls ePattern?

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Browse her patterns here. Coupon Code: OOMB

Please note: refunds will not be given for incorrectly applied, or the failure to remember to apply the coupon code before purchase. Please double check and message us if you have questions about using the coupon code. We are happy to help resolve issues that arise before you complete a purchase! Thank you for your understanding, Rhondda

I’d like to thank Carol Hegar for providing me with the review copy of the Victorian Wardrobe for 18-inch Dolls ePattern and for the giveaway copy for my readers!

All images are used with permission from Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs. For more information about Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs, please visit their website and find her on Facebook too!

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FAQs

What size clothes fit an 18 inch doll? ›

Dolls Clothes Size Chart
Ex Smallfitting12-14 inch
Smallfitting14-18 inch
Mediumfitting17-20 inch

What ratio is 18 inch doll? ›

For example, the American Girl dolls, which typically come in a 1:3 scale (being 18 inches tall) are now also available in a 1:6 scale (being only 6 inches tall).

How do you enlarge a doll dress pattern? ›

Just Need to Increase the Width

This can be done by adding a segment onto your pattern piece either with tracing paper or by taping your pattern piece on a piece of graph paper. See sketch below. If the dress front is one inch too narrow, add a half of an inch to the fold edge.

How do I know what size doll clothes to buy? ›

Dolly Clothes Size Guide
  • Size 1 : 17"-20" (43cm-50cm) Dolls. Fits larger dolls, or those with larger bodies. ...
  • Size 2 : 14"-17" (35cm-43cm) Dolls. Fits average middle sized dolls, or slightly larger dolls with slimmer bodies. ...
  • Size 3 : 12"-14" (30cm-35cm) Dolls.

What is the most popular doll size? ›

The most common and popular doll heights tend to be between 20cm to 70cm (7.9in to 27.5in), though there is certainly still a variety of dolls both smaller and larger.

What scale of furniture is for an 18 inch doll? ›

BUT the 18" dolls would need their furniture to be in 1/3 scale for them to be proportionate as actual kids with their furniture. Most furniture seems to be scaled assuming the doll is an adult, so they wind up looking like toddlers with play furniture.

How many inches is an American Girl doll? ›

All American Girl® dolls

Our collection of 18-inch dolls includes historical characters like Isabel and Nicki Hoffman™, Courtney™, Julie™, Melody™, Molly™, and Claudie Wells™.

Are my life dolls the same size as American Girl dolls? ›

At Pixie Faire, we offer doll clothes patterns for 18 inch dolls such as American Girl Dolls, Madame Alexander Dolls, Our Generation Dolls, My Life As, and Springfield Dolls. We also offer doll clothes patterns for 18 Inch Journey Girls, 18 inch BFC, Ink.

Can you crochet doll clothes? ›

Crochet doll clothes patterns are a great way to bring a new life to your old dolls. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner, you can make a new wardrobe for your dolls easily.

How to dress up like doll? ›

Plain, patent leather shoes and socks with frills will give you a doll-like appearance. If you want to accessorize your hair, a bow or hairband can give your look that child-like aspect of a doll. If do decide wear a bow or hairband, try to find one that matches the color of your shoes or your dress.

How much fabric do you need for a doll dress? ›

For this specific dress you'll need: a piece of stretch knit fabric that is about 24 inches tall by 20 inches wide. You can use less fabric if you'd like to make the short skirt version of the pattern. For that view you only need 15 inches tall by 8 inches wide.

How do you make vintage patterns bigger? ›

In short, to grade patterns up to a bigger size, you have to cut the pattern up at specific points along the body and spread it apart. You cut it vertically to add width (which is what I did) and/or horizontally to add length.

What size baby clothes fit 20 inch dolls? ›

For a 20 inch doll, you may need to look for clothes that are specifically designed for that size. However, some larger preemie or newborn size clothes may also fit.

What size clothes does a 28 inch doll wear? ›

You can dress up in 6/9 m infant size and shoes infant.

What is the waist measurement of an American Girl doll? ›

Size chart
SIZEHEIGHTWAIST
2T3418
33719.25
44020.5
54321.5
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