On Friday (March 18th) we will be offering a free pattern from Laurie Kwok of Jen Ashley Doll Designs. Laurie is a graduate of our Design Academy and you'll love her fun pattern collection.
More About Laurie and Jen Ashley Designs, (in her own words):I was inspired to sew at a young age by two of my aunts who sewed and crocheted every chance they had. I was impressed by the beautiful things they created for their families and themselves. One aunt taught me the basics of sewing and crocheting and how to sew doll clothes for my Barbie, Skipper, Tammy, and Pepper dolls. By the time I reached my teens, I was making clothes for myself. When my children were growing up, I made most of their dress clothes, some of their play clothes, and most of their Halloween costumes. I made several suits and sailor outfits for my two sons and matching hand smocked dresses for my daughter and her American Girl dolls. I enjoy making doll clothes for my Etsy shop, craft shows, and custom orders. I started publishing patterns with Pixie Faire in 2014. So far, I have a variety of patterns (including sports patterns) inspired by clothing children and teens wear.
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Learn More About Each Pattern:
Breezy Summer Top Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls: This cute summer top PDF pattern has variations for a pleated or gathered empire waist style top. Included are options to embellish the fully lined upper bodice. The confident beginner has the opportunity to learn new skills such as pleating and gathering. Those with more experience will enjoy creating a quick top for their 18 inch dolls. Suggested fabrics include lightweight fabric such as 100% cotton, linen, etc. Fabric that presses easily and holds a crease is recommended for the the pleated top.
The Football Jersey Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls: Your 18 inch boy or girl doll will love to have a football jersey in his/her favorite team or school colors! Add a number, team name, or team motif to make a jersey that looks just like those made for people. Make your jersey with the mock long sleeve layer included in the pattern, and your doll will be all set for cooler days. Does your doll need pajamas? Make the longer length in flannel or interlock knit. Be creative and have fun embellishing this PDF pattern with ribbon, iron-ons, or machine embroidery. Recommended Fabrics: Football Jersey - interlock knit, sports mesh knit; Pajama Tee - flannel, interlock knit.
The Banded Waist Henley For 18 Inch Dolls:Have fun designing your own Banded Waist Henley! Start with 1/4 yard of knit fabric for the main part of your shirt and knit fabric remnants for parts you wish to contrast or coordinate, such as the neckband, placket, sleeves, etc. (New and used t-shirts are a great source for knit fabric). Make your top with one pocket, two pockets, or no pockets. Make your pockets with or without flaps. Have fun creating tops with coordinating or contrasting fabric or in all one color. The design options is this PDF pattern are endless!
Take a look at each pattern:
We'd love to hear your opinion - which one of these fun patterns should be free? Leave a comment below with your opinion! And be sure to thank Laurie!
45 Comments
Sherry
March 16, 2016
I already own the breezy top and it is great. So I vote for the football jersey.
Monique
March 16, 2016
Summer Breeze, adorable top, thank you.
Ellen B
March 16, 2016
OOOOOH, the summer breeze top is really cute BUT!!, Bitty patterns? I have to vote for those!
jane
March 16, 2016
Thanks Laurie for these nice patterns.
Linda
March 16, 2016
I like the twin overalls as My Grand kids have the twins
Jane
March 16, 2016
Too hard to choose. But finally decided on the jersey.
Nicky Herner
March 16, 2016
Breezy Summer Top!
Gail
March 16, 2016
The breezy top is so cute!!!
Sharon
March 16, 2016
Love the Breezy summer tops! Thanks for doing this.
Barbara Haring
March 16, 2016
I love them all, but I have the summer tops pattern and have made one already so I voted for the banded shirts.
Connie
March 16, 2016
Breezy Summer Top is wonderful! Thank you for offering the free patterns.
Lori
March 16, 2016
Oooooo … Bitty Baby outfits! That gets my vote
Joan
March 16, 2016
The breezy summer top!
Roxy
March 16, 2016
Love them all. Football jersey and the Henley tops are adorable also but I voted for the summer tops. Thanks.
jennifer
March 16, 2016
I love the Breezy top.
tauni henderson
March 16, 2016
Thank you so much I had the Breezy top in my wish list. Now I get it for free you rock. So now I’ll go to your store and buy something else instead. Thanks Again!
Kathleene
March 16, 2016
Love the Breezy top! They look so tailor made…. Thanks for sharing
Donna Thompson
March 16, 2016
love the twin clothes
Dawn Marie
March 16, 2016
Love that you do these ‘free’ patterns every week! It’s wonderful and a lot of fun!
Ann Hayes
March 16, 2016
Love your doll patterns. Even though I can’t sit at my sewing machine right now, I still check out your site and imagine what fabrics to use. I own MA NY of your 18" doll patterns.Love them. Thanks
Margaret I.
March 16, 2016
love the Breezy Top…Please and thanks so much…
Beverly Werner
March 16, 2016
I love the Breezy top. It is so cute and different from other patterns offered. Thank you.
Becky
March 16, 2016
They are all adorable, but I really love the summer top. Thanks so much for sharing your creations with us!
Robyn Brooks
March 16, 2016
Breezy Summer Top. Thanks Lauri for your generosity!.
Joyce
March 16, 2016
Love the breezy summer top and the football jersey.
Judy
March 16, 2016
The breezy top is sweet!
Mary
March 16, 2016
Love the Breezy Top
Beth
March 16, 2016
I LOVE the football jersey. Too cute!!
Gloria
March 16, 2016
I love the Breezy top!
Carol A.
March 16, 2016
Love the Bitty Baby outfits. Any of the patterns would be wonderful to have. Thanks so much for your generosity.
cristina
March 16, 2016
i vote for the Bitty Baby clothes please and
Thank you so much for Friday Freebie
Judy Holland
March 16, 2016
I already have the summer top pattern and love it! So, I voted Bitty Baby.
Donna Landreth
March 16, 2016
I am voting for the Banded Henley Top as I don’t have it but I have all the others. Sure would be a nice birthday gift since my birthday is Friday. Thank you for the freebies.
Lizzy
March 16, 2016
Breezy Top, please! :)
Marge R (mer)
March 16, 2016
Breezy Summer Top for friend’s GD for whom I’m now sewing AG doll clothing! ;~)
Pam
March 16, 2016
Love the Breezy Summer Top – especially the pleated one!
Teresa
March 16, 2016
Breezy top is so cute!!!
Judy Harris
March 16, 2016
Breezy Summer Top is so cute. I like the Football Shirt too.
Connie J
March 16, 2016
I love them all but the breezy top is cute , thanks so much for all the free patterns!
Kathy H
March 16, 2016
Twin Baby overalls, so cute
Thank you.
Kathy Osterby
March 16, 2016
I was just going to order the Breezy top but hope it wins so I can order a different pattern
Cheryl R
March 16, 2016
It’s hard to choose from such great patterns. I vote for the Breezy Summer Top with two different styles for learning gathering and pleating. Either of these would look great with last week’s Bootcut Jeans pattern, or lengthened as adorable dresses, and they sound so easy to make. Thank you for the selections!
Sally
March 16, 2016
Breezy top by all means!!!
Elaine
March 16, 2016
Breezy top. So cute. Thanks to the designers who make this possible.
More About Laurie and Jen Ashley Designs, (in her own words): I was inspired to sew at a young age by two of my aunts who sewed and crocheted every chance they had. I was impressed by the beautiful things they created for their families and themselves. One aunt taught me the basics of sewing and crocheting and how to sew doll clothes for my Barbie, Skipper, Tammy, and Pepper dolls. By the time I reached my teens, I was making clothes for myself. When my children were growing up, I made most of their dress clothes, some of their play clothes, and most of their Halloween costumes. I made several suits and sailor outfits for my two sons and matching hand smocked dresses for my daughter and her American Girl dolls. I enjoy making doll clothes for my Etsy shop, craft shows, and custom orders. I started publishing patterns with Pixie Faire in 2014. So far, I have a variety of patterns (including sports patterns) inspired by clothing children and teens wear. 
Sherry
March 16, 2016
I already own the breezy top and it is great. So I vote for the football jersey.