On Friday (April 17th, 2015) we'll have one of the following patterns available for free from Cinnamon Miles or Melinda Schlimmer.
More About Cinnamon and Liberty Jane Clothing: Cinnamon is the co-founder of Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire. She's also the author of several bestselling books on fashion and sewing. She strives to design on-trend clothing made to fit 18 inch dolls such as American Girl® and other doll types too.
More About Melinda and Melody Valerie Couture: Melinda is an accomplished craftswoman and pattern designer. She spent her childhood making anything and everything, but began to specialize in sewing and patternmaking in high school. During her university studies, she cultivated her gifts for design, presentation, and garment construction. In 2008, she founded Melody Valerie Couture, which provides limited edition, couture-quality dresses to 18″ dolls. In 2012 she joined Liberty Jane Clothing and is a vital part of our design work, courses, and educational content.
Help us decide which one of these fun patterns should be free by voting below. Then come back to Pixie Faire on Friday to see which pattern won and get the free download.
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Here is more information about each pattern:
San Remo Dress For 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl:This cute dress designed to fit an American Girl Doll was part of the Liberty Jane Spring 2010 International Collection and is now available to download as a pdf pattern. The San Remo strapless dress is designed to fit over a tank or tee but also looks cute on it’s own! This fully lined design is easy to sew and works with a variety of woven fabrics! The example featured is a cotton chambray print the dress would also look cute in a bright spring floral.
The New Girl Dress For 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl:The Melody Valerie Couture new girl dress PDF pattern is our take on the quandary of the new girl. It’s demure, a little old-fashioned – but it offers fabulous design possibilities, like the flame appliques on the skirt, the three small mismatched buttons marching down the front, and the little bits of topstitching that waltz across the dress. This lined dress has darted raglan sleeves, dramatic appliques on the skirt, just the right amount of contrast on the fully lined bodice. It closes up the back with invisible zipper nad features bias facings on the sleeves. It is designed to be made from rayon, wool flannel, lightweight suiting material, or lightweight sateen fabrics. Standard poly or rayon blend lining; sheer or lightweight accents.
The Check Dress For 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl:She was all set to leave for the day - but I made her run through the list one last time anyway. Wallet - check. Phone - check. Library books - check. Good attitude - check. Fabulously smashing frock -check? - check! Yes, that was the works. Beaming a smile, she turned and skipped out the door, into the noise of the city. Treat your 18” doll to this girly, yet elegant, frock - perfect for running errands around town or studying at the library. The unique design lines and extreme dropped waist combine beautifully with the short skirt, and tiny pleats in the sleeve cap add a vintage touch. The “Check” PDF Pattern works best when made from lightweight cotton shirting, chambray, or lawn; the Fall 2012 collection original was made from silk dupioni. For lining, any lightweight cotton or poly lining will work nicely - or turn up the glamour and use silk!
Take a Look At Each Pattern:
We'd love to hear your opinion - which one of these fun patterns should be free? Leave a comment below with your opinion!
69 Comments
Mary Margaret Petty
April 20, 2015
Hi Cinnamon and team! Thank you very much for the Peplum Top. I’ve seen this sewn up and it is adorable. I sort of thought there were a lot of folks interested in that the other day LOL……..hope they enjoy it too! It really looks cute with jeans as pictured too. Thanks for letting us vote each week – it’s a lot of fun. I don’t think there’s an evening goes by when I don’t stop in and browse your site to see all the wonderful designs. I’m hoping to get some shoes made – I’ve got the stash…..so when I can I’m going to do some of those too! Thanks again!
Mary Margaret :o)
Marian
April 18, 2015
Too bad the peplum top won, it was already offered free before. It would be nice if something not previously offered was posted. The jeans have been free before also…
Dresses are always nice…..
Love the Pixie Faire patterns, just purchased four and am anxiously waiting to get started making them….been a bit under the weather.
Kani
April 17, 2015
Shame the Peplum Top won, it’s a good pattern but it was already offered for free last year. Maybe you should only offer patterns that have never been free before, to give us more variety to choose from.
Christina Johnston
April 17, 2015
I love the New Girl Dress.
Gail
April 17, 2015
I vote for the cute New Girl dress, it’s adorable.. I have made the peplum top and it turned out really cute and was easy to make. Love Freebie Fridays
Brenda Brown
April 17, 2015
san remo strapless dress,,,,,,,, ws a tough decision, would love to have the jeans if u want a suggestion for next week, appreciate all the patterns u share,,,,,,, thank you so very much
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Bridget
April 16, 2015
LJ Peplum top or LJ Strapless dress. Hope I am not too late…
sande cross
April 16, 2015
already have all four of them; i guess someone has been buying too many patterns!!
Bonnie
April 16, 2015
The Peplum top – very versatile, hope it wins. Thank you for Freebie Fridays.
Patricia
April 16, 2015
Peplum Top! Whoo Hooo!
Ellen B
April 16, 2015
I got the peplum last time it won and like the ease of the zipper. Have done San Remo for Ellowyne Wilde dolls and LOVE that but CHECK gets my vote this go round, that center triangle out of a lace would look really chic.
Patsy
April 16, 2015
Oh , I would love to try the Peplum top pattern, It is really cute.
Marilyn
April 16, 2015
Check dress is my fave. I see so much potential there.
kim
April 16, 2015
New Girl dress, most definitely. It would look good on my 18 inch Madame Alexander doll that I found at the Goodwill the other day because it has a shoulder plate.
Emma
April 16, 2015
i vote peplum so cute and if u take the peplum off and make it longer it will make a adorable maxi or short dress please please peplum thanks liberty jane for freebie friday
Cara
April 16, 2015
My vote is for the New Girl dress. It’s really pretty!
Sharon
April 16, 2015
I have to vote for the peplum top. I need more tops to with the summer shorts and skirts!
Natalina
April 16, 2015
I love the peplum top, I can already see it with a pair of white capris.
Donna C
April 16, 2015
Love love love the New Girl dress. Thank you for the freebies.
bevery
April 16, 2015
the peplum top is perfect for dress or casual. Hope it wins! It will be my first freebe
Megan
April 16, 2015
I love the Peplum top but I already have the pattern so my vote is for New Girl! Thanks for the Freebie Fridays!
Pamela
April 16, 2015
Perplum Top. usual I am to busy for the freebie section but I got two in a year and half and like them. the top is something I like to do more of. and I usual buy them. so thank you for freebie friday. even if I rarely download. I need to make time for this savings offer you girls give to us. thank you.
Lori
April 16, 2015
I already have the Peplum Top … so I vote for the New Girl
Lynnda Mathis
April 16, 2015
They are all gorgeous and would be thrilled to be gifted with any of them. Thank you so much!
Donna
April 16, 2015
I have the Peplum, but don’t have the others, so I voted for the New Girl Dress. I would love any of the other dresses. Always love the freebie Fridays. It is fun to vote and then see which one gets picked. Thank you some much for the freebies.
Jude Clark
April 16, 2015
I already have the Peplum top and have made several. I love it, it’s one of my favorite tops. So I am voting for the San Remo Strapless dress although to be honest I would be happy with any of the dresses.
Elizabeth
April 16, 2015
New Girl Dress. Love it.
Pam
April 16, 2015
Love that New Girl dress
Claire
April 16, 2015
I’ve voted for the peplum top, it looks so cute ! Thank you so much for all the freebies
Susan
April 16, 2015
Good morning! I am voting for the Check dress because winter is on our doorstep in SA so for the long sleeves. Thanks a million!
marshmallowjane
April 15, 2015
I already have the peplum top. I made it once, and I’m in the process of making it again with different accessories. I’d love to have the San Remo strapless dress.
Amelia
April 15, 2015
I voted for the peplum shirt only because it would be ideal and really cute for spring/summer outfits. However, the New Girl pattern was really calling to me.
Shelly
April 15, 2015
I’m such a fan of New Girl but all the patterns looks great.
Anna Mae
April 15, 2015
NEW GIRL, but would enjoy any of them. Thanks
Paula
April 15, 2015
I’m voting for the peplum. Would be adorable for spring and summer tops. So appreciate Freebie Fridays!! Thank you.
Cynthia Dishman
April 15, 2015
Anyone would do, but I would like to try my hand with the “New Girl”. Thank you girls!
Jan
April 15, 2015
Decisions, decisions, decisions. I pick " Check dress" but Peplum top was close. Thanks to everyone for the freebie patterns. I have been having a blast coming up with different ways to change them up. They are all wonderful.
Jan
April 15, 2015
Decisions, decisions, decisions. I pick " Check dress" but Peplum top was close. Thanks to everyone for the freebie patterns. I have been having a blast coming up with different ways to change them up. They are all wonderful.
Elena
April 15, 2015
Peplum gets my vote
Diana
April 15, 2015
The Peplum top is so cute! Like to try and find a tiny floral print like ( Liberty of London) I think it would be adorable in a tiny floral— its hard to pick when the clothes are all totally cute! I hope I get a copy on my email? I got missed last week somehow? Thanks a million!
Diane
April 15, 2015
CHECK Please!
Inga
April 15, 2015
New Girl all the way!! Love this pattern. Have the peplum top which is a very cute pattern. Works great! Thank you for such great choices.
Ammie
April 15, 2015
I love New Girl! MV is amazing.
Brenda
April 15, 2015
Any of the patterns would be awesome.However one of the dresses would be most awesome! Thank you for all of the free patterns. It is very much appreciated!
Kelly
April 15, 2015
The patterns are all excellent. My vote goes to “Check” because it can look modern or retro so easily, based on fabric choice.
Stephanie
April 15, 2015
Love, love, love the Peplum Top. Thank you for the continued excitement of Freebe Fridays.!
Sherri
April 15, 2015
The New Girl has a lot of versatility so it gets my vote. Thanks for all the freebie fridays!
Kat
April 15, 2015
Lovely choices but my vote goes to New Girl. There are so many possibilities to mix and match the colors on it.
Cecelia
April 15, 2015
The check dress is so cute and perfect for the AG doll age range.
Nancy
April 15, 2015
Hahaha I always vote of New Girl when it pops up! Hopefully this will be the week. Thank you!
Sylvia
April 15, 2015
The cute San Remo dress gets my vote this time. Thanks so much for continuing these Freebe Fridays~it is so much fun to see what wins!
Linda
April 15, 2015
I voted for new girl really cute
Melinda
April 15, 2015
I voted for the peplum top. I have plenty of dresses.
Lynn
April 15, 2015
I voted for the Peplum top. I think that New Girl is too mature for a 10 year old girl. The Check or San Remo would be fine though.
Marge R (mer)
April 15, 2015
Voted for New Girl this time. Have Peplum top, so would be thrilled with any of the other three patterns offered!
Rita
April 15, 2015
When I saw the NEW GIRL pattern, I immediately showed it to my granddaughters; they were ecstatic! Each of them had a different view of how they wanted theirs to look. Such a versatile pattern! We are so grateful for your generosity!!!!!
Marian
April 15, 2015
I have made numerous peplum tops and even created a few variations. My vote this week is for the New Girl dress. I am so happy to see it as one of the choices again. I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
Stacey
April 15, 2015
I’ve had the Peplum top and San Remo in my Wishlist for awhile now. Either one is fine with me! Although I voted for the Peplum this week :-)
Laura T
April 15, 2015
Already have the Peplum top pattern. I’m glad New Girl is up for votes again, would love to try out that design!
Merry Beth
April 15, 2015
I am making the peplum top this afternoon and love it, so hope others may get their wish, but I voted for New Girl. It looks fun.
Lorraine M
April 15, 2015
I already bought the peblum top, so my favorite choice would be the NEW GIRL dress as I can see so many different looks that could be achieved with this lovely pattern! Thanks so much for whatever we get on Friday as it is much appreciated!
Nutmeg
April 15, 2015
Love the lines of the San Remo strapless dress. Summer is coming – think of the possibilities.
Glenda
April 15, 2015
I chose the peplum top because it could go with just about anything. I do look forward to Friday patterns. Thank you so much!
Linda B
April 15, 2015
Oh I love the San Remo strapless dress. I purchased the peplum top weeks ago so and LOVE Liberty Jane patters for their easy construction. Thanks again for the free pattern … Friday is a favourite day now and I always look forward to what you offer!
Sylvia
April 15, 2015
The peplum top is my favorite…would look cute with the capris i’m making. Thank you for which ever wins. I’m very grateful for your generosity.
Mary Margaret Petty
April 15, 2015
My vote goes to the New Girl dress. I feel that I could make it as shown but also could change it up for variety. Read reviews that it also has a great fit! Thank you for letting us give our opinions & vote. Your generosity is awesome & appreciated.
Mary Margaret
Lizzy
April 15, 2015
I totally vote for the Perplum Top. It would be so pretty and practical, especially with summer right around the corner!
Laura
April 15, 2015
Oooh! I’ve been eyeing the peplum top for a while. I think it would be the most versatile. Plus we’ve had dresses the last few Fridays. Getting close to shorts/capri weather and this top goes great with that. Thanks no matter what.
Deborah
April 15, 2015
Tough decision again, but I’m voting for the Peplum top I think it would go great with the maxi skirt or shorts for summer.
More About Cinnamon and Liberty Jane Clothing: Cinnamon is the co-founder of Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire. She's also the author of 
During her university studies, she cultivated her gifts for design, presentation, and garment construction. In 2008, she founded Melody Valerie Couture, which provides limited edition, couture-quality dresses to 18″ dolls. In 2012 she joined Liberty Jane Clothing and is a vital part of our design work, courses, and educational content
Mary Margaret Petty
April 20, 2015
Hi Cinnamon and team! Thank you very much for the Peplum Top. I’ve seen this sewn up and it is adorable. I sort of thought there were a lot of folks interested in that the other day LOL……..hope they enjoy it too! It really looks cute with jeans as pictured too. Thanks for letting us vote each week – it’s a lot of fun. I don’t think there’s an evening goes by when I don’t stop in and browse your site to see all the wonderful designs. I’m hoping to get some shoes made – I’ve got the stash…..so when I can I’m going to do some of those too! Thanks again!
Mary Margaret :o)