Bitty Baby Clothes

[wesew4]

My DD is getting a bitty baby for xmas and I plan to make all the clothing for it. I have all the McCalls, etc. patterns for baby dolls, my problem which size does everyone use. They come in small 12"-14" & medium 16"-18", it seems like I should use the small, I've only used the large for big baby dolls. I just don't want to make a bunch of clothes and they be either to big or small.
carol

[dianasmama]

Bitty is supposed to be 15" long. I've never really measured her though. Personally, I'd go with the larger size. If they're a little big, they're like handmedowns from her older siblings...like the twins!

Also, I think it would be easier to get on/off for those little fingers if they had more wiggle room in general.

Good luck and post pics. I'm a big time sewer (that spelling always looks wrong..like the stinky sewer), but I have never really had any desire to sew those little clothes. However, your daughter will love that you made them just for her!

Laurie

[wesew4]

Laurie she's getting the dark haired twin girl. I bought it from ebay and probably paid to much but wanted one with hair just not two right now. Are the twins bigger then the molded hair dolls. I don't like the way all the molded hair dolls on ebay looked, their heads were scuffed up and I know Sophia will drag it around.
carol

[schallerwoods]

Morrisey company has patterns specific to Bitty Baby. I have used their patterns with great results. And they are cheaper than commercial patterns.

http://www.morrisseyagency.com/dolls/bitty.html

Nann

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[ponydreamer]

I have sewn extensively for BB. If using a pre-made pattern, I use the 16-18"...at least in the McCalls and Symplicity patterns. I you already have a bunch of them...you'll be able to mix and match lots of pieces. Like...different bodices and sleeves..ect. You can come up with some great creations.

I have only tried one Morrissey pattern for BB, and liked it. Other times I have used their patterns, they have been way too big. But I am a stickler for fit.

I make most of my own patterns now, but have made some really nice things with the patterns above.

Have fun! I used to give my daughter boxes and boxes of homemade doll clothing for Christmas. It was so much fun...and she loved it.

[wesew4]

Thanks ponydreamer, I've got all the mccalls, butterick, simplicity ones and a few vintage ones. Love those 99 cent sales, so I can't justify buying any bitty clothes. Now I'll have to get to sewing. Just need to find a snowsuit pattern or a way to make one.
carol

[marymax]

hi Carol,
I have bought some vintage patterns they are very cute and I think with some adjusting they will work great....and much cuter than AG sells.....

Mary

[wesew4]

Mary I've found a few vintage ones I'll have to try. I like some of the AG bitty clothes but I think they're way to costly for such a little girl. I'm going to try adjusting one of the sleeper patterns and make a snowsuit. I've already remade an vintage wooden doll crib and wooden playpen. I will not pay that much for plastic toys. If you make any Mary let me know how they turn out, I'd love to see them.

Carol

[OSusannah]

Can anyone recommend a pretty basic pattern? The ones I saw on Morrissey were adorable but for only 1 outfit. I sew a little and I know my 10 yo, who is learning to sew, would love to practice by making BB clothes. Poor Paul is still in BB Fall Leaf Outfit!

I guess I've always justified buying BB clothes because almost everything so far has been purchased on clearance and the outfits come with shoes, something for Bitty's head, a book and a toy. For the $8 I paid for the Poinsettia Outfit, I really couldn't make anything nearly as nice.

And Mary, I love your new avatar!

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[wesew4]

Tracy, you might try the sewing for dummies pattern for your DD simplicity sells them. I find most any brand other then vogue are easy. Even if you don't sew much start with something simple pants or jumper. Joanns will have sales and I always get my patterns then you can't beat 99 cents. I like making doll clothes since they don't require buying large amounts of fabric a renament will even do. If you ever need any help just PM me and I'll try and help.
Carol