Resources for Doll Patterns and Notions

Discover free and paid doll patterns with my handpicked recommendations for these expertly curated sites. This list is based on my experience and the quality of the patterns. I’ve also included sites where you can find doll-sized notions. I’m not affiliated with any of the sites.

Screen shot MHD Designs Doll Outfits web site

DollOutfits.com: This site provides a variety of patterns for several types of dolls, including 13″ Little Darlings, American Girl, and BJD. The patterns come with step-by-step color photo instructions that make sewing easy, especially helpful for beginners.1

Beth Ramsden: This artist offers patterns, artwork, and custom dolls. She’s also open to commissions and shares weekly videos on her YouTube channel.

Screen shot of Enchanterium web site.

Enchanterium: Provides a range of sewing patterns for 1/3 and 1/6 scale dolls, including Smart Dolls and Monster High. They also share their incredible customizations on their YouTube channel.

Image capture of front page of Appletotes & Co web site

Apple Totes & Co: This site offers free patterns and DIY tutorials for 18″ and 14″ dolls, such as American Girl and Wellie Wishers. It also offers pattern files for cutting machines.

I Sew for Doll: This site doesn’t offer patterns but doll-sized sewing notions for dolls, such as Blythe, Barbie, BJD, and more.1

Screen capture of Moda Vation web site front page.

Moda Vation: An online shop offering diverse sewing patterns for dolls like Smart Dolls, Blythe, and Minifee. Its YouTube channel provides beginner-friendly patterns, DIY projects, and detailed tutorials.1

Maruko Halu: An online shop specializing in apparel for Smart Dolls. They offer a variety of amazing and trendy outfits. Offers free patterns as well. Has free pattern available.2

Kit N Kat Shop: a store specializing in patterns and jewelry for Smart Dolls and other BJD dolls.

Pixie Faire: Features patterns, helpful tutorials, and guides. Also features deals when purchasing multiple items

Raddollclothes.com: This is also known as Requiem Art Designs, an online store offering a wide range of doll clothes patterns and sewing resources.1

ResinRapture.com: Offers a variety of content, including free sewing patterns, tutorials, and project ideas for creating outfits and accessories for various BJDs.

Antique Lilac: Martha Boers showcases her Ball-Jointed Doll (BJD) costumes and photography. It presents her creations in galleries and offers tutorials and free patterns for personal use only.

The Shapes of Fabric: Patternmaking and fabric manipulation. Although it’s not focused on doll-sewing, its excellent patternmaking instructions and patterns for 11.5-inch dolls make it a valuable resource.

  1. I’ve personally bought and made outfits from these patternmakers.
  2. This site doesn’t sell patterns but offers some for free, which are fabulous!