On Friday (January 27th, 2017) we'll will offer a pattern from Leah Passalacqua from About A Doll 18. We'd love to have you help us decide and then come back on Friday and get your free copy.
More About Leah and About A Doll 18,
Leah began sewing as a child after receiving a toy sewing machine for Christmas. By the time she was in high school she was sewing all her own clothes as well as clothing and other items for family and friends. She has been designing doll clothes patterns for about two years after taking the Pattern Academy through Pixiefaire. She also enjoys quilting and is a member of the Oakland County Quilt Guild. She resides in Lake Orion, Michigan with her husband and two teenage children.
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More information about the patterns:
The Sweet Tee Pattern Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl:Is your doll ready for a comfortable, cute new tee shirt? You will be able to sew this "Sweet Tee" together quickly and even repurpose one of those old tee shirts you're not wearing anymore. This tee shirt would go nicely with shorts, jeans or a casual skirt. Our cover girl is wearing shorts from Sun & Sand Shorts Set and is ready to spend a nice summer day with friends. Though rated for the intermediate sewist, a confident beginner should be able to construct this tee shirt with a little patience on the gathers and waistband. This PDF sewing pattern has been designed to fit 18 inch dolls such as American Girl®.
The Sun And Sand Shorts Set Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl: From sidewalk to sand, this 1940's-inspired crop top and shorts set is perfect for a walk around town or a game of beach volleyball with friends. The top's bodice is fully lined with instructions for a button-up closure or a Velcro closure, you choose. The shorts offer a cute button side closure and an elastic waistband in the back for a nice fit around the waist. Although this is an intermediate level pattern, it goes together very quickly.
The Flour Sack Frock Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl:When she finishes sewing this dress from the flour sack fabric she chose at the market, she'll look great whether going to school or helping around the house. Comfortable and cute, this short-sleeved dress features a crossover mock-buttoned bodice slightly dropped at the waist. Also Included are instructions for miniature flour sacks and printable labels.
The Hinata Halter Dress Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl:Hinata is Latin for "sunny place" or "in the sun". With this halter dress, your doll will be ready for those sunny days with either the short version or the maxi. This pattern goes together quickly and easily with just a 1/4 yard of fabric. You will learn an easy way to construct a "set-in" waistband seam. For a fun look, use a coordinating fabric for the waistband.
Take A Closer Look:
Please be sure to leave a comment and thank Leah! Come back on Friday and get your free copy of the pattern and if you use it share a picture with us using the #pixiefaire hashtag.
100 Comments
Carole
January 12, 2018
Thank You for providing free patterns! Sand & Sun Short Set is my choice!
Virginia
January 27, 2017
Thanks for the cute “Flour Sack Dress” pattern.
Martha Wexler
January 27, 2017
cute for summer sack dress
Sharron
January 27, 2017
Thanks so much for the darling Feed Sack Frock. It is so cute and the detailed instructions are so helpful. Thanks again!
Becky
January 27, 2017
Which one did you pick? I don’t see a Freebie Friday for the 27th.
Lorna
January 27, 2017
Thank you so much for the little flour sack dress pattern. It is adorable.
Jo Lyman
January 27, 2017
Thank you for making this pattern available for all of us to enjoy. My first sewing project for a “human” was making my baby sister a dress using the fabric from a flour sack.
Nancy
January 27, 2017
Cute little dress! Thank you for the flour sack dress pattern.
Glenda
January 27, 2017
Sweet patterns and the sweetest of all is the flour sack dress.
Patricia
January 26, 2017
All of them are beautiful, can’t make up my mind between the Halter Dress and the Flour sack dress. Either one would be great. Thank you so much.
DIANNE RYNNE
January 26, 2017
I especially like the flour sack dress with its interesting front neckline and button detail!
Laura
January 26, 2017
They are all great and I would love to give any of them a go. Thanks!
Lockie
January 26, 2017
I love them all, but choose the Sun & Sand Short set!
Norma
January 26, 2017
I like both the Flour Sack dress and the Sweet Tee Shirt. Hard to pick from such cute designs. Thanks Leah and Cinnamon for your generosity.
Nancy
January 26, 2017
Sun and Sand short set. Thank you and yes it was a hard choice to make
Karen Aris
January 26, 2017
Thanks for this opportunity.
Dottie Kittle
January 26, 2017
I voted for the flour sack frock. My aunt used to make me skirts out of flour sacks.
Cat Rich
January 26, 2017
Sand and Sun
Robyn
January 26, 2017
I voted for the shorts set but they are all SO CUTE it was hard to decide this week! Thank you for your generosity.
Toni
January 26, 2017
Thank you, Leah, for sharing your talent. I love the flour sack dress because it was an important historical part of our culture. Women will find ways to take care of their families even through the hard times;
Michele
January 26, 2017
I was torn between voting for the Sun & Sand Shorts Set or the Flour Sack Dress. I selected the Flour Sack Dress, because I like the wrapped top and can think of variations I could try with it, too. Thank you Leah & Cinnamon.
Christina F.
January 26, 2017
Congrats to Leah on your new venture! I wish you success! My mother grew up in the ‘40s and she told me about wearing flour sack dresses, so that one really had our attention, but the one we VOTED for is the sweet Tee. We think we’ll try modifying the bottom part and make it into a dress. All of them are beautiful patterns! Thank you!
Meg
January 26, 2017
Thank you for giving away one of these lovely patterns. I vote for the flour sack dress. My grandma who lived on a farm in Minnesota made me shirts out of flour sacks. I treasured them and her. So this pattern is a blast from my past.
Sunny
January 26, 2017
Sun and shorts set has my vote, such a charming little set. Thank you!
kim
January 26, 2017
Flour sack frock gets my vote. i love the historical patterns. Thank you!
Nutmeg
January 26, 2017
Hard choice this week! I went for the Sun and Sand Shorts set, but it really doesn’t matter which wins this week as they are all so great. Thanks to Leah, and Cinnamon, for your offerings this week. The wait will be difficult to see which wins.
Noel
January 26, 2017
These are truly cute outfits, and so hard to pick just one! I voted for the halter dress, but each one is lovely….thank you!
Donna C.
January 26, 2017
yes it was a tough to pick a one this week, but I chose the flour sack pattern but would be happy with any pattern thanks for sharing
Sandy
January 26, 2017
Thanks Leah/Pixie Faire for such wonderful choices. I want them all, so will be very happy with whatever wins!!!
Janice
January 26, 2017
I vote for the Sun and Sand Shorts set. It is so cute. Thanks for the cute patterns.
Shirley
January 26, 2017
Thank you so much for sharing
jane
January 26, 2017
Thanks so much for offering these patterns, Leah. It was a hard choice but finally decided on the Flour Sack Frock. I’ve heard my mom speak of these through the years. Thanks
Sandra
January 26, 2017
I voted for the halter dress but will be thrilled with any one of these patterns. They are all so cute.Thank you and Pixie Faire so much for offering these patterns to us!
LoriW
January 26, 2017
Sand and Sun Shorts Set. Will have time to sew a few up for spring time.
Shawna
January 26, 2017
Love the Sun and Sand short set. I have that pattern and have made it and love love love how it turned out. It was a gift for one of my granddaughters. Since I have that pattern already :) I would love any one of the others. Thank you for being kind enough to use one of your beautiful designs as a Freebie Friday Pattern.
Patsy Ney
January 26, 2017
The Flour Sack Dress….awesome…love it. has my vote.
Kathy Allen
January 26, 2017
Sun and Sand short set
Christie
January 26, 2017
They’re all great so it’s hard to decide! Thank you so much :) I am going with the Hinata halter dress. I love the styling!
Deirdre Mailer
January 26, 2017
many thanks for your lovely design. I would vote for the sun and short set
Donna Ingalls
January 26, 2017
All are adorable! Thank you for the choices!! Now, which one??
Jenifer Baardsnes
January 26, 2017
Sun and Sand Shorts Set is my choice. Thank you for all the beautiful patterns you have for us to choose from every week.
Monya Duvall
January 26, 2017
They are all adorable but I voted for the sun and sand short set. Thank you Leah for letting us get a free pattern of yours, so adorable!!!
diana dumas
January 26, 2017
thank you Leah for your pattern choices , they are all adorable but the one that kept calling me was the sun and sand short set. i love it !
Diane Pretak
January 26, 2017
I love the Flour Sack Dress,
Rita C.
January 26, 2017
My vote is for the Sun and Sand Short set. I think it is adorable and lends itself to many different variations! Thank you, Leah and Cinnamon, for sharing with us! Totally appreciated!!!
Pam
January 26, 2017
I voted for the flour sack dress. Thank you!
Motorcycle Oma
January 26, 2017
Love them all but really like the halter dress. Great for summer and easy enough to allow my granddaughter to help creating it. We have 3 dolls and may need to make a few with different colours. The short set was a close 2nd. Thanks so much for sharing with everyone.
Suzan
January 26, 2017
Thank you Leah and Cinnamon. . . .
They are all so cute. . . I went with the sun and sand shorts set.
Love all the patterns. . . now just to find the time to make them all!!
Nancyb
January 26, 2017
I voted for the flour sack dress, but all of them are very cute. Thanks for all the great choices this week.
Nora
January 26, 2017
I love the flour sack dress!
Shaya
January 26, 2017
I just got Kit, and would love the flour sack dresses pattern! All of the patterns are so cute, thank you for sharing with us!
Sha B
January 26, 2017
Definitely the sun and sand. My granddaughters dolls will need some styling new clothes for the summer.
Janie
January 26, 2017
These are all so cute! After much thought, I voted for the Flour Sack Dress. Brings back memories.
Barbara
January 26, 2017
All of these patterns are adorable. I have not decided which one to vote for. I will be happy with any that are chosen. Thank you for sharing you talent with us.❤
Myra
January 26, 2017
Thank you SO much Leah!
They are ALL so cute, but the flour sack frock from the 30’s is my choice.
Looking forward to seeing which one it will be tomorrow!
Judy
January 26, 2017
I vote for the flour sack dress. I actually have a few old flour sacks and my granddaughter has Kit, so that would be perfect. I also remember having clothes made from flour sacks! Mostly they were “play clothes”.
Inga
January 26, 2017
Thank you very much for some great choices! Stuck between two patterns right now, might have to flip a coin. Thanks for sharing with us.
Sara
January 26, 2017
Love them all
Marge R (mer)
January 26, 2017
Thank you so much, Leah and Pixie Faire! It was a tough choice, but Kit was whispering in my ear that she’d love a new Flour Sack Dress, so how could I resist?
Jody
January 26, 2017
Very hard to choose this time, I would like any of these patterns. Thank you for sharing.
Judy
January 26, 2017
I love all of them. I picked the sun and sand shorts set. Thank you for all the free outfits.
Wanda
January 26, 2017
This was a hard choice to make. They are all very nice. I chose the shorts set. It made me think of warm weather which I could go for right now.
terri aden
January 26, 2017
So very hard to choose because they are all nice. I will vote for the shorts set.
Tonuia
January 26, 2017
These outfits are very beautiful and just in time for the spring and summer season. It will be a pleasure to own and make any one of these awesome patterns.
Rachel
January 26, 2017
Love the Flour Sack Dress the best. Plus it has little bonus on making the little flour sack accessories. :-)
Ursula
January 26, 2017
Hallo Leah, lieben Dank für die Schnitte!
Mir gefällt besonders das Short Set aber alle anderen sind auch super schön!
Vivian
January 26, 2017
Lea,
All of the outfits are so cute, It was hard to decide but I think I like the flour dress the best. We are so blessed that you are giving one of your designs away for free. Thank you so very much.
Cristy Estep
January 26, 2017
Even though I voted for the short set i would be thrilled with any of these patterns! Love them all!
Joy-Anne Smith-Anderson
January 26, 2017
These are all so cute. My favorite however, is the flour sack dress! Thanks so much for sharing!
TrishC
January 26, 2017
These are all so cute! It’s difficult to decide…I think I’ll vote for the flour sack dress or maybe the Hinata dress.
Donna K
January 26, 2017
Sun and shorts are supercute.
Ginger
January 26, 2017
I vote for vote for the flour sack dress. They are all cute and thank you all so much for the free patterns.
Cheri
January 26, 2017
Like so many others this was a hard choice for me too! I finally voted for the sun and sand shorts set…so cute!
Diane
January 26, 2017
I usually know right away, which pattern I would like. This time, I’m having a heck of a time. I might have to resort to eenie meenie miney moe. Thank you so much for this dilemma :)
paulette
January 26, 2017
je vote pour Flour Sack Frock 18 ravissante petite robe très raffinée
bonne journée a toutes
Twila
January 25, 2017
Sun & Sand shorts Set, super Cute! Thank you so much Leah for sharing!
Patricia McNeill
January 25, 2017
My vote is for The flower sack dress. I’ll be happy with whatever one wins. Thank you !
Susan Botha
January 25, 2017
Thank you again Pixie Faire! And thank you Leah from “About A Doll 18”
Margie
January 25, 2017
Sun and Sand Set
Kate
January 25, 2017
Thank you, Leah and Pixie Faire! I picked the flour sack frock. I love historical clothing, so it was hard to decide this time.
Jenny
January 25, 2017
Tough choice, but I voted for the flour sack dress.
alla
January 25, 2017
I haven’t noticed this designer here on Pixie. Thanks for sharing the patterns. The choice is really hard. Most do fit like a sack, a bit too bulgy .No idea what’s is wrong. The fit is not perfect. I guess I don’t want to make them. Thought SUN & SAND SHORTS SET has the best cut. This one is really nice and challenging. Hope it wins.
J Joy
January 25, 2017
So hard to pick, but I finally decided to select the flour sack dress because of the historical aspect. It would be a nice way to tell my grand daughter about it as she dresses her doll with it.
Laura
January 25, 2017
The flour sack dress looks a lot like a pattern my grandmother wore during the depression. I hope it wins, but even if it doesnt, they are all cute.
Mary
January 25, 2017
The sun and sand short set is my favorite.
PF Strong
January 25, 2017
Thank you for offering a pattern this week. The Flour Sack dress is my vote. All the patterns are cute, but that one looks so cute in the flour sack fabric!
Debbie Gates
January 25, 2017
OMG they are all cute. Any of them would be a prize. I voted for the Halter Dress.Thank you!
Denise
January 25, 2017
Love the unique detail on the shorts! Cute.
Carolyn
January 25, 2017
Love the tee, but have to vote for that cute halter dress. Benn wanting a pattern with a top like that.
Diana D
January 25, 2017
Thank you leah for the pattern. I voted for the sun and sand shorts set.
Dorrie
January 25, 2017
I’m with everyone else that likes the historical flavor of that Flour Sack dress. But I’d be happy with any of ’em !
cleone f
January 25, 2017
They are all cute but I like the flour sack dress the best.
Marian
January 25, 2017
Absolutely love anything historical. Voted for the Flour sack dress because it is so perfect historically.
Debbie
January 25, 2017
There are so many ways to use the bodice on the flour sack dress that I chose that one. It is so cute as it is. It is a fun pattern to experiment with. Thank you Leah!
Ellen B
January 25, 2017
Thanksso much for offering these patterns, best of luck with your new venture and now I have to figure out which I like the best….a hard choice!
Laurie E.
January 25, 2017
Hi, I just love the Sun and Sand shorts.
You live very close to me neighbor.
Thank you
Mary Margaret Petty
January 25, 2017
Thank you, Leah, for sharing your talents & designs for our choice & to Cinnamon & team for having Friday Freebies! I voted for the Sun & Sand Short Set. So cute & I have the perfect fabric in mind for this. :o)
GB
January 25, 2017
Thanks so much for sharing!
Marilyn
January 25, 2017
I think all the patterns are cute and as I already have the short set, I chose the Hinata Halter Dress. Thanks to Leah and always to Pixie Faire for the free patterns.
Amanda
January 25, 2017
I really like the Sweet Tee, I have many of the others. This would be a nice addition to my collection. Thanks for showcasing your patterns this week, I love your designs!
Leah began sewing as a child after receiving a toy sewing machine for Christmas. By the time she was in high school she was sewing all her own clothes as well as clothing and other items for family and friends. She has been designing doll clothes patterns for about two years after taking the Pattern Academy through Pixiefaire. She also enjoys quilting and is a member of the Oakland County Quilt Guild. She resides in Lake Orion, Michigan with her husband and two teenage children.
Carole
January 12, 2018
Thank You for providing free patterns! Sand & Sun Short Set is my choice!