Hi everyone,
On Friday (February 9th, 2018) we are offering a free pattern by designer Gaby Shearer. Gaby is the creator of the Originals By Gaby and Baby Mine brands. The pattern will be free starting at Midnight Pacific Time and free one-day-only. And if the pattern you voted for doesn't win, just go ahead and buy it anyway as a way to thank Gaby!
More About Gaby Shearer (in her own words): I began sewing at the young age of 6 on my mom’s sewing machine. When I turned 8, she rewarded me with my very first Barbie doll patterns, many of which I still have! I purchased my first sewing machine – an old Singer Treadle – as a newlywed. It was then that I started creating doll clothes and altering patterns to fit Madame Alexander dolls. I didn’t have kids of my own yet so gave them away to others who could use them. I was soon blessed with 2 daughters and had a ball creating party dresses, play clothes and Halloween costumes. I’m now happily retired and thoroughly enjoy my rekindled love of sewing and creating doll clothes. Publishing my patterns is just an added bonus. The real blessing comes when I get to see all of the amazing outfits created with the use of my patterns!
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More About Each Pattern
Chantilly Skirt Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®: Wear the trendy Chantilly Skirt to school or the mall and you will be a fashionista. Off to the tennis courts? Or a track meet? The Chantilly Skort is right on trend. This PDF pattern includes pieces to make the skirt in a 2 way stretch knit or a light weight woven fabric. Add the shorts to the knit version for a completely different look. So quick and easy, you will make it again and again.Recommended Fabrics: For the knit skirt of skort, 2 way stretch knit fabrics like lycra, ponte, dancewear, or spandex. For the woven skirt, lightweight woven fabric with a soft drape such as rayon challis or a chiffon. A cotton or cotton blend may be used for the main skirt pieces.
Christening Gown Designed To Fit 15 Inch Dolls Such As Bitty Baby®: So sweet and lovely, this beautiful Christening Gown features dainty pintucks on the front bodice with side pleats for added fullness. The short puff sleeves are gathered to the arm band using a Hong Kong finish. The long skirt has optional pintucks and inserted lace around the bottom. The bodice yoke is lined with an attached slip. Lace is added to the hem of the slip and peeks out below the dress. The pattern also includes instructions for an easy to make Bonnet. The back closure directions call for hook and loop tape, but snaps or buttons can easily be substituted.
Create a Christening Gown in Batiste or Rayon for a soft, delicate version. Use a cotton or cotton blend for a younger child. Even a colorful print version is loved by little ones playing with their dolls.
Carly's Dress Designed To Fit 15 Inch Dolls Such As Bitty Baby®: This pretty dress goes together so easy! Use a cotton for a casual look, or change up the fabric for a fancier occasion. Add a t-shirt or leggings for a fall outfit. Carly’s dress features a lined bodice, a full skirt, and over the shoulder straps. Straps can have buttons or knots in the front. This PDF pattern Includes instructions for using an invisible zipper or hook and loop tape in the back and can be made without the waist piping for an easier version.
Leesburg Mini Skirt Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®: A stylish A-line skirt with just enough detail, the Leesburg Mini has an inverted pleat in the front, front slant pockets, back darts, and a waistband with belt loops. The waistband is cut on the bias for a little give and a flatter fit. Choice of zipper or hook and loop for the back. An optional blind hem tutorial is included for those that want a dressier skirt. The pockets and belt loops are also optional. This is a good skirt to up your skills on. Start without the pockets, belt loops and blind hem. Work up to the intermediate skills as you learn. Cutting lines are included for the larger pre-Mattel dolls. Leesburg is an old historic town that sits along the Potomac River in northern Virginia. Settlement began there in the early 1700s. The town was formed in 1758 and named after Thomas Lee, born and raised in Virginia. Due to its location, Leesburg played a role in many wars including the War of 1812, serving as a temporary haven for the US Government. Today, Leesburg’s Historic District is considered one of the most picturesque and best preserved in Virginia. Recommended Fabrics: Lightweight woven fabrics, such as chambray, quilting cottons, light-weight linens, light-weight denim, light-weight twill, pinwale corduroy.
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Thank you, Gaby, for the great patterns with such interesting details. Hard to choose between the skirts..
Thank you for the free patterns they are all great hard to pick at times :)
I voted for Carly’s dress. I would love to a variety of other doll patterns since I sew for a variety of doll sizes.
I would love some free patterns for Wellie Wishers or Bitty Baby but that will never happen on a predominately American Girl doll site unfortunately.
All of the patterns are lovely. I voted for the Leesburg miniskirt as I don’t have a 15 inch baby doll. I do love that christening gown though. Thank you so much for your generosity!!!
I really love the Leeburg Mini Skirt. Such a cute and quick wardrobe expander. Thanks Gaby for this weeks Freebie Friday freebie.
I love the Leesburg Mini Skirt. Nice to see both beginner and intermediate skill levels in one pattern. I have to agree with SUE’s comment, to have options for only 1 doll size. That way people with less popular sized dolls get an opportunity to get some free patterns too. I don’t have any different sized dolls but would not mind missing a pattern or two for others to enjoy.
Love the Christening Dress, that gets my vote!
I voted for the Leesburg Mini although I love all of these patterns. I would have chosen the Christening Gown, but I already have that. Thank you Gaby for your generosity and thank you Cinnamon for making this all happen week after week!
My vote is the Christening Gown so beautiful.
Voted for the leesburg skirt, Thank you
I voted for the Leesburg mini skirt. I love the idea of darts for a better fit. It looks very smart. Thank you for your pattern options and thank you too for the history of Leesburg.
Sandy
I voted for the Leesburg mini skirt. I love the idea of darts for a better fit. It looks very smart. Thank you for your pattern options and thank you too for the history of Leesburg.
Sandy
The Christening dress is GEOURG!!! Good patterns for Bitty Baby are hard to come by. I’ve made the Carly dress several times and it is perfect !! Hope others allow Bitty Baby owners a chance to get a new pattern as well – there are always lots of 18 inch patterns offered. Please , please vote for Christening Dress!!
The Christening gown!
Ohhh. All nice but the Christening Gown is beautiful. Voted for this one.
Thank you very much for the lovely patterns. I chose the Leesburg Mini.
They are all great patterns but the Leesburg Mini gets my vote this week. Thank you Gaby for offering us one of your patterns this week. Thanks to Pixie Faire for all of the Freebie Friday patterns.
Thank you, Gaby. Your designs are all adorable. I appreciate you making them available to us. I am choosing the Leesburg mini this time.
Both the Leesburg mini and the Chantilly skirt are so cute. My vote this week will go to the Leesburg mini though, because it has such nice design details. Thanks to Gaby for this offering, and to Cinnamon and her crew for the opportunity to vote
Great patterns! I voted for Carly’s dress. Thank you so much for offering us a free pattern.
I love your patterns, but I had to vote for the Leesburg mini…I have wanted this one forever!
Thank you!
It is so nice to see Bitty Baby/Twin patterns to choose from. I know they won’t win when up against 18” patterns unfortunately. All the choices are lovely but I do wish that other sized doll patterns could be all the options occasionally so we could build their wardrobes too. Thank you for offering your patterns to choose from this week
Leesburg mini… I vote for.
Rosanne
February 07, 2018
The Leesburg mini skirt is on my wishlist so I would be very happy if it was selected. Thank you for offering so many nice choices!