McCall's Patterns for Skipper - Advertised in Barbie Magazine

I've been meaning to do a giant post about how the various pattern companies encouraged young girls to sew for their dolls, and especially their Barbies for a long time!

Unfortunately, that post is still a while away, but I thought you might enjoy seeing these advertisements for McCall's patterns I found in 1960s Barbie Magazines.

I didn't realize this one was a McCall's ad until I looked at the small print.  Mattel licensed both with Advance and with McCall's to produce sewing patterns for Barbie, Ken, and Skipper and their friends.  These patterns are all very accurate and fit the dolls very well.  This one is specifically advertising a Skipper-only pattern, McCall's 7716.

This one has the patterns pictured at the bottom.  McCall's 7480, 7428, 7429, 7430, 7431.

More about sewing for Barbie & her friends later! :)

Free Pattern Friday - Bikini & Dress for Barbie & Other 11.5" Dolls

We have another pattern this week for Barbie or other 11.5" dolls.  This comes from an unknown source and is assumed copyright free.  If you are the owner and would like me to remove it, simply let me know and I will do it immediately! 

We have a cute bikini swimsuit (perfect for summer,) and a nice little dress for after the beach.

This is perfect, especially the bikini, to make something out of the tiniest scraps of fabric!  Great little gift or project.

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Free Pattern Friday - A Mod Dress for 11.5" Fashion Dolls

Mod Dress for 11.5" Fashion Dolls

For Free Pattern Friday today we have something a little different... this cute mod dress for 11.5" dolls like Barbie! 

This pattern is from an unknown source and is assumed copyright free.  If you are the owner and wish it taken down, please just let me know. :)  Found in my personal stash.

Click below to use the pattern for personal use.

Click below to download the pattern.

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