You've seen the snuggie (tm) for dogs.
But what about a snuggie type blanket for fashion dolls, like Barbie? She's always been up on the current fashion trends, so she certainly wouldn't want to miss out on this one.

It's easy. Let me show you how with this sewing tutorial.
1) Download the PDF pattern here. (Let me know if you have problems as this is the first time I've tried Google Docs. )
2) Print pattern. Pattern is set to print on four sheets of 8-1/2 x 11 paper.


4) Cut out one blanket from fleece. Cut out two sleeves from fleece.
5) Transfer markings to wrong side of fleece. Cut along solid lines and circles as shown.

7) Sew sleeve onto the blanket placing the dot at the top of the sleeve at the center of the circle. Don't worry if this doesn't match exactly. Fleece has enough stretch that you'll be able to make it fit.


9) Hem all edges of blanket. NOTE: You can eliminate this hem if you want as fleece does not ravel.
10) Cut a 1" piece of Velcro. If desired, cut that strip in half lengthwise creating a narrower strip.
11) Sew the Velcro strips on the wrong side of the blanket along the top center back edges.


If you're really feeling ambitious, you can eliminate that side and underarm seam. Just cut the circles out of the blanket without cutting along the solid lines. Sew the underarm seams of the sleeves. Pin the sleeves in the circle and sew the sleeves to the blanket. Add Velcro as described above. This takes more time, but the end result will be more "authentic."

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Haha! Like everything - the snuggies looks cute on Barbie! Great idea to post:)
ReplyDeleteI just made two snuggies for grandma and grandpa puppets for our Christmas program.
ReplyDeleteWell, of COURSE Barbie needs a Snuggie!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-snuggie-style-blanket-for-a-barbie-doll/2009/12/02/
--Anne
Too funny!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lucky Barbie. I would have pinned a piece of fleece around her and called it a day. Luckily, I don't have children (but I do have Barbies :-)), I would have been a disappointing mother :-)
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ReplyDeleteI used your pattern - and posted a link to it on 'In The Pink', a Barbie message board. It came out so cute in flannel ! It only needs about a quarter-inch more length at the hem, and it'll fit Ken, too.
ReplyDeleteHere's what it looks like on a Charlotte 'Princess and the Frog' doll -
http://dorriebelle.tripod.com/DorrieBelle/charlsnuggie.jpg
Thanks for the easy, fun pattern !
ohh, this barbie dress is wonderful. I prefer a warm and smooth blanket because i love to feel comfortable in my bed, that is why is very important the quality of the blanket all the time. I always chose the better ones when by husband buy viagra and decided to pass a great time with me.
ReplyDeleteYou're gonna laugh, but I took your idea, scaled it down a little, and made matching 'his and hers' Snuggies (tm) for two of my Monster High dolls, Deuce and Cleo. Here's the finished photo -
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When people have asked, I've referred them here ! Thanks again for the stellar idea and easy pattern !
has anyone attempted to stretch out the pattern to fit an american girl doll? my little one would love this and it would be a cute cheer gift for her teammates. thank you
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the process of making the Barbie dress.
ReplyDeleteNow you can sew your very own snuggie type blanket for an 11-1/2" fashion ... eblanket.blogspot.com
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