Pretty Pilgrim 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

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Recreate an enduring 17th-century pilgrim girl costume with this meticulously designed pattern by Keepers Dolly Duds. This early Colonial Pilgrim outfit pattern includes six pieces: coif (cap), ruff, waistcoat, chemise, apron, and petticoat.

  • The waistcoat is fully lined and features sleeve caps. The fitted bodice has a two-piece peplum at the waist that helps define the 17th century silhouette and fastens in the front with eyelets and ribbon or cording.
  • The plain floor length petticoat fastens with a single snap closure at the back of the waistband.
  • The chemise has a small standup collar, dropped shoulders with gathered sleeves and elasticized cuffs.
  • The ruff is lightly gathered and fastens in the front with a small button and thread loop.
  • A simple apron that ties at the back waist and a neat little coif that ties under the chin add the finishing touches to this delightful historical ensemble.

For more variety, mix and match pieces from the Pilgrim Boy and Isla Lass patterns!

Pattern #KDD-06 This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.

Suggested Fabrics: Suggested Fabrics: Petticoat and Waistcoat in medium weight cotton, cotton blends, gingham, wool flannel, wool suiting, silk, or linen. Not suitable for knits. Waistcoat Lining in lightweight cotton, cotton blends, gingham, silk, or synthetic lining. Not suitable for knits. Chemise, Apron, Ruff, and Coif in lightweight cotton, cotton blends, batiste, voile, or silk. Not suitable for knits.

 

Supplies Needed:

Fabric:

  • Chemise, Apron, Ruff, and Coif - 1/2 yard 45” wide fabric
  • Petticoat ~ 1/3 yard 45” wide fabric
  • Waistcoat ~ 1/4 yard 45” wide fabric
  • Waistcoat Lining ~ 1/4 yard 45” wide fabric


Notions:

  • Thread


    Chemise:

  • 2” x 10” piece of lightweight fusible interfacing
  • Three 3/8” buttons for back closures (hook and loop tape or snaps can be used, if preferred)
  • 9” of 1/8” wide elastic


    Petticoat:

  • One medium-sized snap


    Waistcoat:

  • Ten 1/8” eyelets
  • Two yards 1/8” wide ribbon, cording, or twill tape for lacing


    Ruff:

  • One 1/4” buttons for neck closures


    Coif:

  • 3” x 5” piece of lightweight fusible interfacing
  • 41/2” of 1/4” wide elastic


Tools:

  • Sewing machine
  • Scissors
  • Pins
  • Hand sewing needle
  • Iron and pressing tools
  • Ruler
  • Point turner or blunt needle
  • Tube turner for turning apron ties
  • Eyelet setter
      Skill Level: Intermediate
       

      What You Get: One 30 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! This PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step instructions and full-size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.

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      11/19/2022
      Rosalind
      United States

      Sweet Thanksgiving Costume

      I've had this pattern for a long time and just decided I needed to give it a try. I found it to be very straightforward and well designed. These Heidi Ott dolls have longer arms, and I added some length to the sleeves, but nothing else needed adjustment, though the ruff (which I chose to use on the boy doll) could have been easier to put on if I'd added a half inch to the neck band. Measure your doll everywhere if it's not AG! This was my first experience using eyelets, and I was surprised and pleased with how easy they are to do and how much they add to the look. If you're making this for a child's doll, I would suggest that you might consider adding a Velcro opening in the back. Without that, every time it's put on or off there are the five pairs of eyelets to lace, and I youngster might be put off by that. As soon as I finished it I HAD to make the boy's outfit, too. (If anyone is curious, no, there was no Heidi Ott boy with dark hair. The doll had messy hair and I gave it a haircut, and then I had to find a twin sister for "him".) Pilgrim girls and women, I believe, would have hidden most of their hair under the coif, but Hannah has far too much hair for that. That's not a problem with the coif, but it's probably typical of most dolls. I think these costumes are outstanding and very authentic looking. Thank you, Keeper's Dolly Duds!

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      01/03/2022
      Pauline
      United States

      Pretty Pilgrim

      I really enjoyed making this outfit! Since there are six pieces, it does take a bit of time to make but the instructions are so well done that I breezed right along. Be warned- there's a lot of gathering involved with this (so not my favorite thing to do.) I love how it turned out and it fits perfectly. I definitely recommend this pattern.

      Pixie Faire Pretty Pilgrim 18 Doll Clothes Pattern Review
      J
      11/21/2021
      Joy
      United States

      Turned out lovely!

      This was the first time I’ve attempted something this complex since the sewing lessons my grandmother gave me as a teenager. It pushed my skills, but not overly so, although there were areas I kind of felt my way through and I definitely made several mistakes, but that’s on me for tackling a pattern beyond my beginner skills. Also I should have adjusted a little as my daughters Our Generation doll is apparently somewhat thicker then an American Girl. Over all it was quite fun to put together and I look forward to finding other patterns here as I’m using the doll alongside our history lessons.

      LA
      10/11/2021
      Lisa A.
      United States

      Great Historical Outfit!

      This was a fun pattern to make! While the outfit has 6 different components for the final look, none of the pieces by themselves are difficult to do. I don’t have a lot of experience with historical outfits, but the instructions are so well written that I had no trouble completing it.

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      02/17/2021
      Colleen C.
      Canada

      Well designed pattern, lovely results

      This patter fit perfectly and the instructions were clear and straightforward to follow. There are lots of small details which elevate the pieces.

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