Doll Measurements

At Pixie Faire, we offer doll clothes patterns for 18 inch dolls such as American Girl Dolls, Madame Alexander Dolls, Our Generation Dolls, My Life As, and Springfield Dolls. We also offer doll clothes patterns for 18 Inch Journey Girls, 18 inch BFC, Ink. Dolls 18 inch Kidz N Cats, 18 inch Gotz, and 21 inch Karito Kids Dolls specifically sized for each doll type. For more doll measurements and reveiws scroll down to the bottom of the post and click on the doll brand/type.

Here is an Illustration showing the body measurements for several of these types of dolls with a picture of them side by side for clarity. This first set of images lists basic measurements in a few places. To add clarification to the chart, the waist is measured at the side tag, hips measured around the largest part of the bottom, chest measured right under the arms, arms measured to the wrist, and legs measured at the inseam to the floor.



Here is a picture with 4 different American Girl Dolls and their slight variations in measurements. Mia is the biggest doll that we have and Molly is the smallest and has a slightly longer body than all of the other AG’s that we have. Most AG dolls that you are sewing for are made by Mattel, if a customer has a Pre Mattel doll they usually know it and know that they are a bit Chubbier. The Pre Mattel doll that we have doesn’t seem to be that much bigger, but most are. The LJC Patterns have been fitted to the Mia Doll’s measurements.


Here are a few updated charts with more indepth side by side measurements. First chart is for 18 inch dolls similar to American Girl body type and fit. (right click to save the image to print it out for future reference, or view larger on your home computer). We recommend using these measurements as a guide for determining which patterns might work for a doll you have that we don't specifically design pattern for. The illustration shows where each measurement has been taken. Err on the side of a bit larger and make modifications from that pattern.

This next chart shows several other types of dolls' measurements that we have specifically designed pattern for here at Pixie Faire. The shaded columns identify similarly sized dolls. These patterns may be a close fit for both dolls. 

The next chart shows measurements for a variety of 13"-18" dolls that we have patterns for at Pixie Faire. 

Looking for more in-depth doll measurements and doll reviews?

Click the doll brand/type on the list below to go to the full doll review with measurments, and indepth information.

Bitty Baby, Bitty Twin, Melissa and Doug 15" Baby Doll

Ruby Red Fashion Friends 15" Doll

Boy Dolls 16" - 18"

Our Generation 18" Dolls

Journey Girls 18" Dolls

A Girl For All Time 16" Dolls

WellieWishers 14.5" Dolls

Hearts For Hearts Girls Dolls


85 Comments

PAppel
PAppel

October 26, 2024

I have a 13.75 -inch tall Park Lane cloth doll (actually 6) and want to find and make clothes for them. I plan on sending them to the Christmas Box Project as gifts for underprivileged children (through the Samaritan Project). Any help in finding patterns that fit or sources for how to alter patterns to fit these dolls body measurements would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you.

Lucimar
Lucimar

October 13, 2024

Eu quero muito as medidas da american girl e da our generation corretas pois tá difícil chegarcs um tamanho de roupinhas para elas

Kathryn
Kathryn

July 09, 2023

Do you have any comparison with the Target’s Our Generation Dolls or the Cititoy My Life Dolls? Are these comparable in size to any of the dolls you show measurments for?

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Lisa McCormick
Lisa McCormick

March 27, 2022

I love that you have the measurements on a cute form with the doll image showing where it’s at. I wish you had blank printable forms. I have multiple 14” & 18” dolls and the measurements all very slightly. Every time I measure them, I have to write and draw out everything (I’m getting good at it). I’ve looked for printables of this type but none are as detailed. I do add all circumferences when I measure. I keep them all in a small
5-1/2” x 8-1/2” binder. It’s easier for travel and takes up less space. So, if there is anyway of having blank measurement printables that would be totally awesome.

Mamie
Mamie

March 10, 2022

To Susan
There is a difference between Hannah Gotz and Happy Kids Gotz dolls. Check in the category Pattern by dolls, you’ll find Gotz dolls. Choose a pattern in that list and you’ll find a picture that show you the difference of mensurations between them.

Mamie Jo
Mamie Jo

March 10, 2022

Hi, in response to Suzan.

Linda Doverspike
Linda Doverspike

December 24, 2021

Would the new American Girl pattern for footed pajamas fit Gotz Hannah dolls?

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Jackie
Jackie

October 29, 2021

I have a large colony of Sasha dolls. My Kidz N Cats dolls can wear Sasha patterns which have been lengthened 2". The AGFAT pattern for a ’60s wrap dress fits Sasha very well. Does anybody know for sure if other patterns designed for AGFAT would fit Sasha? How about shoes? Many of my Sashas are boys. I would very much like to see Sashas in the comparison charts. I like your patterns enormously. So do my dolls.

burnett
burnett

September 01, 2021

I love your website, I have a problem my grand kids have a barbie you can be anything doll, it comes with a regular size barbie and a 4 inch doll, they want me to make an outfit for the smaller one, I don’t want to disappoint them. Do you have any suggestions? chest and waist 2.5, hips 2.75

Susan
Susan

April 16, 2021

I noticed that the 18" Gotz doll is mentioned. I have just gotten a Gotz “Happy Kidz” doll and it is 19.5" tall. I did not see any mention of the taller Gotz doll. They do have several different sizes. Isn’t this doll considered to be in the same group as the general group similar to the American Girl? I have not done measurements yet but I do plan on making clothing that is interchangeable with the 18" size doll.

Does anyone else have this Happy Kidz doll? Is there any difficulty with using the 18" size patterns with a little adjustment for height with the 19.5" doll?

Marge Sm ith
Marge Sm ith

December 18, 2020

I’m looking for measurements for Bitty Baby dolls. Where could I find these measurements?

Betsy Nan
Betsy Nan

October 24, 2020

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I have a question, i see a lot of items in this store, I have made a screenshot of some products, https://screenshot.photos/product665 that you also sell in your webshop. But there items are 55% cheaper, well my question is what is the difference between your store, is it the quality or something else, i hope you can help me!

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Betsy Nan

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M-Josee
M-Josee

September 10, 2020

Hi, in response to ZARA on August 11 2018, about if the BFC Ink doll is the same as the Hopscotch Hill doll, no it’s not, there a substential difference. In size the Hopscotch Hill is about the same as the Teen Trends doll. It might not be exactly the same size but a lot similar. ;^)

lynne
lynne

February 15, 2020

I would like to see more patterns for Maplelea dolls.

Anne Maxwell
Anne Maxwell

February 06, 2020

For reference, Gotz in Germany made the earlier AG dolls before Mattel purchased the company. The dolls can be characterized by the face, coloring, and depth of body. These were high quality dolls and still are.

Marie-Josee
Marie-Josee

November 09, 2019

Hi, I have a Paola Reina doll and it’s not in the list. I took the measures and it is identical at Les Chéries dolls. I tought it was around the same but it’s identical; it would be nice to add it to the list with Les Chéries doll. Thank you.
M-JoseeD

Josh
Josh

October 15, 2019

Where is the 18 inches calculated?
Miriam
Miriam

March 12, 2019

I feel that Maplelea are under represented.

Eleanor
Eleanor

February 14, 2019

This website was so helpful to me and my friends. We were making a model of the Da Vinci Wings to put on my American Girl Doll, but I kept forgetting to bring mine to school. Anyway, we ended up using these measurements to make the model fit perfectly! Thanks!

Louise
Louise

December 20, 2018

The OG doll dress form for sale by the company is not the right size for the doll. I wrote to Ogdolls.com and got the response, “The mannequin in the [Seams Perfect ] set is for pretend play only and does not reflect the sizing of the Our generation dolls."

Louise
Louise

December 14, 2018

Update on the measurements of the Our Generation dolls. I wrote to Ogdolls.com and got this prompt answer: “The Our Generation line of dolls is 18” tall. We do not offer individual measurements for comparison, as each doll is stuffed by hand and the measurements vary from doll to doll.”

Louise
Louise

December 12, 2018

Our Generation doll measurements in centimeters: “More about Our Generation Dolls,” May 30, 2018, petalinadolls.co.uk/more-about-doll-brands/more-about-our-generation-dolls/—I sew for a lesser-known brand, so I know what it’s like. Will update if I see a chart in inches.

Teresa Baker
Teresa Baker

November 19, 2018

Would it be possible to get a complete measurement chart for Karito KIds dolls? I have Gia and there are so few patterns available for these dolls. I realize they are no longer made and may not be as popular as the other dolls, but if I had the Karito Kids’ measurements, I could possibly alter the many 18" doll patterns I have purchased. Thank you,

Megan
Megan

October 22, 2018

Do you have measurements for Bitty Baby dolls? I would love to know how these patterns are designed vs 18" AG dolls. I am trying to convert some 18" patterns to fit BB and it would be very helpful to have the measurements that you use for both. Thank you!

Magdalena
Magdalena

October 16, 2018

Does anyone have the measurements for the Harmony Club 18 inch bjd? They do not sell them anymore but the same dolls now sell at Amazon and AliExpress, under a different name (NPK). Thanks.

Anna Coulter
Anna Coulter

August 16, 2018

What is the waist position from HPS for Wellie Wishers? Also Front Rise and Back Rise for Wellie Wishers? There are so many cute wellie wisher patterns I wish I could fine-tune for the Hearts4Hearts doll. I gave my Hearts4Hearts doll to my out-of state granddaughter, and need to adjust some of your patterns without having the doll here for fittings! Love your Liberty Jane Measurement sheet for Heart4Heart dolls! Thank you so much!

Zara
Zara

August 11, 2018

Does anyone know if the BFCink clothing fits a Pleasant Company Hopscotch Hill doll? They appear to be close in height, just about an inch slimmer in chest/ waist measurement. Thanks!

Christina Killmer
Christina Killmer

April 01, 2018

I would love to see more adaptations of AG patterns to fit AGAT dolls. Especially, the 1930-1950s designs as I just purchased Clementine. OR, a hint at what reduction percentage should I use to adapt the patterns myself. I have LOTS of your AG patterns.

Lisa
Lisa

February 23, 2018

Whoops! Now I see that Ellowyne Wilde and AGAT doll measurements are in one of the charts!

It would be great to have Ello and AGAT dolls included in the visual comparison. Thank you so much for this resource!

Lisa
Lisa

February 23, 2018

Thanks this is a great resource!

Can measurements be included for Ellowyne Wilde and AGAT (A Girl for All Time) dolls, and the comparison pics updated?

Joanne
Joanne

January 29, 2018

My life doll size needed. I have my old chatty Cathy 18" doll would use for fit if measurements are the same.
Granddaughters dolls are 14 hrs away from me.

colette grimard
colette grimard

December 21, 2017

pour les mesure cela aide beaucoup car je me trompe souvent et je suis vraiment choquée . alors la je me tromperai pas quand cela arrive merrcie

Lace
Lace

November 21, 2017

This is a WONDERFUL site .. after spoiling everyone else’s girls .. I had 3 boys .. who then had boys . I FINALLY have a granddaughter .. and she is a pistol !!! She is Daddy’s Princess and my heart. I will be using your info for her.
I DO have a question for me .. I recently moved and left behind about two thirds of “me” as this house is much smaller .. it seems that one of the items left behind was a box from my studio .. I still use the old style porcelain Santa and Angel heads/hands .. although mine have always been much more involved and contain more sculpting than most. My problem .. missing box has all my body measurements .. you would think it simple to find online, but not so. Any help would be greatly appteciated. I especially need 18" to 24". THANK YOU and have a blessed day

Sarah
Sarah

September 25, 2017

Thank you so much for these! I’m wanting to knit and crochet a little wardrobe for a friend’s daughter’s AG doll, but the live on the other side of the country and I don’t have one to use for measurements. This will help so much!

Nancy Stewart
Nancy Stewart

July 20, 2017

Fun reading comments! I bought a gently used My Life doll @ a Once Upon a Child Store for $10. This is a buy/sell store. Now she is my model for original designs especially for ability to test fit and the ease of pulling on-off.

Elaine
Elaine

July 05, 2017

Can anyone tell me if the Sasha dolls from the 1960-1980’s can fit the AGFAT dolls since they are both slim bodied and 16"? I have read a bunch of times on the net that they both can wear each others shoes and clothing? Is that true or false? Thanks to whomever can answer this question for me. Please help!

Mary Ann
Mary Ann

June 14, 2017

I’ve been told that Kidz n Cats dolls and Magic Attic dolls are similar in size. I own a MA doll, and have ordered a KNC doll (it has not arrived yet). I do know that I have used KNC patterns for my MA doll and they do fit nicely.

Mary Ann
Mary Ann

June 14, 2017

I’ve been told that Kidz n Cats dolls and Magic Attic dolls are similar in size. I own a MA doll, and have ordered a KNC doll (it has not arrived yet). I do know that I have used KNC patterns for my MA doll and they do fit nicely.

Nancy
Nancy

June 11, 2017

Thank you for the measurement chart! Is it possible to add Magic Attic dolls? My grown daughter still has her’s and would like more clothes for it and her children. Thank you.

Debbie
Debbie

April 27, 2017

These charts and measurements are great. I need to know what doll the Magic Attic dolls are closest to. Going to measure my Magic Attic dolls and compare to the charts.Will post an update.

Brenda N.
Brenda N.

April 14, 2017

@Dawn S (Feb. 28/2017) re the sizing for the AG BOY doll. I just completed a summer wardrobe for him using a few of the girl patterns offered by Pixie Faire and did not encounter any problems re fitting. That said; only thing that I suggest is add a tad more to the side seam allowances namely through the hip/waist area so not be quite as fitted and depending upon style, slightly lengthen them. As for long sleeve lengths they will remain the same, but you may wish to tailor them a bit to reduce fullness. i.e.: In sewing a shirt. Also for the tops as sewing for the male gender; remember to reverse the button overlap and single pocket placement if including one. (Front closures on pants remain the same.) To summarize; the pattern pieces are tweaked slightly and read over the reviews as they may have to be adjusted to begin with. i.e.: For the Liberty Jane Skinny Pant Pattern I added an additional ¼" to the side seam on each leg from the hip down (= a total of ½" each leg) and they fit beautifully as a ‘fitted straight leg’ jean using a denim fabric with a next-to-none stretch. Hope this helps!

Donna Root
Donna Root

March 28, 2017

Does anyone know how to restring the Hopscotch Hills dolls ?
And babysitters club. Or where I can send them?
Thanks

Dawn S
Dawn S

February 28, 2017

Does anyone have measurements for the boy AG dolls. I notice some new patterns for them, but would like to know where the differences in size exist.

Caitie
Caitie

January 13, 2017

What about Wellie Wisher, does anybody have measurements for them? I can’ find them anywhere!

Carolyn
Carolyn

January 04, 2017

I know this has nothing to do with measurements, but does anyone know if you can curl the Madam Alexander Favorite Friends “Turning Heads” doll. Her hair is very straight, but in excellent condition. I would love to curl it, but not sure if it would be safe to try it, and if so, how do I go about it? I don’t want to ruin her….she is a beautiful doll….just don’t like her straight, blunct-cut long hair.

Donna Lee
Donna Lee

January 04, 2017

Does anyone have AG Bitty Twin measurements? I can’t find them anywhere. My granddaughters have Bitty Twins and the clothes I made from regular AG doll patterns are tight. I know they’re shorter and can easily adjust that, but the width is a problem. Thank you!

Denise
Denise

January 03, 2017

Some to add: Our Generation, Adora Dolls, Divah Dolls.

Irene
Irene

December 29, 2016

Our Generation

Chest 12", hips 12", inseam 6.5"

Irene
Irene

December 29, 2016

Good info re Our Generation dolls, including measurements:

http://www.petalinadolls.co.uk/brands/our-generation-dolls.htm

Elsa
Elsa

December 14, 2016

Angie, I’ll be very happy if you could share the measurements for Our Generation Dolls.
Thanks

Ellery
Ellery

November 29, 2016

How tall and wide is the journey girl box?

lLinda
lLinda

November 11, 2016

Does anyone have the measurements for Wellie Wishers by American Girl?

Anna
Anna

November 04, 2016

What size are the dolls feet?

Marilyn
Marilyn

October 17, 2016

Boy, did that come out lopsided ! Sorry. 1st is 1998 doll, next is 2006 doll. Feet sizes are length and ankle . ( Sh=shoulder) Have a child at my feet, next comment will be better. Thank you

Marilyn
Marilyn

October 17, 2016

I am the grandmother of 15 and ggrandmother of 22. Being an artist in many areas’ besides making porcelain dolls, I make a lot of doll clothes.. I made my self a couple of charts of the 2 dolls I have. Both are BATTAT, our generation. One is smaller, made in 1998. The other made in 2006. I do get irritated if I use the American Girl pattern for these dolls, so I made my own measurements from them. If anyone has a doll like these, here are the sizes.

1998 BATTAT——— -—-2006 BATTAT———
Height 18 1/2" Height 19

Chest 10 1/2" Chest 13 1/4"
Waist 10 3/4 shoe L-2 1/2" Waist 13" shoe L-2 1/2"
Hips 12" ankle-3 1/2" Hips 12 1/2" ankle-4"
Leg to floor 6 1/2" Leg to floor 7"
Sh to wrist 5" Sh to wrist 6"
Sh to Sh 4 1/2" Sh to Sh 5"

Hope this helps others too.

Tina
Tina

September 15, 2016

Thanks for all the time & effort y’all have taken to get measurements for these beautiful dolls and for the patterns, I appreciate all you do.

Jessie Cialini
Jessie Cialini

July 25, 2016

Thank you for the sizing charts Great help I HAVE PREMATTEL DOLLS mostly. Jessie C

Laurel
Laurel

May 23, 2016

When I buy a pattern for the American Girl doll I expect it to fit when following the directions.Somewhere it should be noted that your patterns don’t necessarily fit upon purchas

Francine
Francine

October 23, 2015

I would love to see the measurements of my Les Cheries Doll please. Or is it the same as h4h doll? Also would love to see more clothing, like raincoats, and boots and winter coats etc.

Love your patterns. I’ve bought a few but haven’t made it to the fabricland store yet. Love the Friday freebies. This is the first I ever got. I’m hoping to shrink the pattern down and it will fit. Thank you for all you share and do

Francine. From Canada

Vicki Clemens
Vicki Clemens

August 13, 2015

Could anyone please give me a couple measurements for My Life and/or American Girl dolls not listed here. I need to know measurement around head for a hat and also need measurement around calf of leg as well as knee to ankle length. My granddaughter and dolls are in another town and he BD is in 4 days! Thank you so much.

Gail Orr
Gail Orr

July 14, 2015

In answer to the question of Maplelea doll shoes. I have made shoes with the PunchPlus sole Big Shotz die. It is made for American Girl dolls. The size is good enough for sandals where there is extra room for the toes but isn’t long enough for closed shoes. Maplelea dolls have longer feet from the instep to the end of the toes than AG dolls. Be very careful when buying shoes made for AG dolls as they won’t fit. They have to be longer and some of them are.

Trisha
Trisha

May 08, 2015

This is why the clothes I have made are a little tight on my doll, she must be the older one- like me! I have recently finally finished the jeans, denim jacket, Winter Snow Gown, the Salina dress- love, but it is tight. Anyway I love the patterns, this site and all that you do, Thank you so much!

Robbin
Robbin

April 02, 2015

Just a little FYI for anyone who has Hopscotch Hills dolls (retired AG line), I just finished the measurements & found that they are a match to the BFC Inc dolls for clothing. It was driving me lolo trying to figure out where HH landed size wise & now I know.

Kathy Chopp
Kathy Chopp

March 12, 2015

I’m thinking of purchasing your pattern for the dress form. Seeing this measurement chart has me wondering if the dress form finishes off to the Mia body size as well.

Catherine
Catherine

March 06, 2015

I have a shoe question for Maplelea dolls. Their feet are quite a bit narrower than AG dolls and I was wondering if any of the shoe patterns for other dolls could be used for my Maplelea doll (who I can measure for you if you want to add her measurements to the master list above). Leonie and Isabelle can share clothes; I have tested this already, but not so much with the shoes.

Diane White
Diane White

February 27, 2015

need measurements for the Kidz n Cats dolls. i have an ag doll

Vera Zurndorfer
Vera Zurndorfer

February 13, 2015

Does anyone have the measurements for the doll H4H (Heart 4 Heart)? If you do please email them to me. Thanks you!

sharon
sharon

February 13, 2015

I have the measurements for OUR GENERATIONS doll. I use the LJ patterns ,cutting them a little larger. Some of them they won’t fit the AG doll that my granddaughter has. It just drives me crazzzzy!!

Ginny
Ginny

February 11, 2015

Wondering about the measurements for the Kidz n Cats dolls. Any idea?? Thanks :))

Amanda
Amanda

February 09, 2015

At Henrietta. I also have a my life doll. I have been making the standard patterns without editing them, and the clothing fits fine.

HENRIETTA
HENRIETTA

January 27, 2015

this is great, but my daughter has a “My Life” doll that she bought herself at walmart… i am trying to make her some clothes out of my daughter’s old favorites. when measuring her arms and legs should i start and the shoulder or under arm and hip or inside leg? best i can tell she would be closer to the size of Madame Alexander dolls.

Joan
Joan

January 23, 2015

I would like to have the measurements for an “Our Generation” doll as I’m in a different town than my granddaughters and they have these dolls.

Caroline
Caroline

December 08, 2014

This will really come in handy for me in the future… Thank You!

Wendy
Wendy

November 30, 2014

Beautiful chart. Thanks. Hope one day to see Sasha dolls in the line-up.

Sheri
Sheri

November 28, 2014

Do you have measurements for Kidz n Cats and A Girl for All time? Thanks

Cinnamon
Cinnamon

April 29, 2014

@ Linda – The patterns are sized to fit the largest of the modren measurements. In the case of the image above, that refers to Mia (chest waist and hips). The height of the dolls is standard 18 inches. Kanani is not taller than Mia, I think it is just an illusion in the photo. The clothes made from LJ patterns fit all the dolls we have, including Saige and Makena that are more recent. The only ajustments that you might need to make is if you have a much older doll that is bigger than these. I hope this helps!

Linda DuBos
Linda DuBos

April 28, 2014

By reading the information above, I see that most Liberty Jane (LJC) patterns use the measurements of the Mattel Mia 2008 doll and not the doll measurements of the 2011 Kanani doll. Kanani appears to be taller than Mia. I’m wondering why the 2008 doll measurements are used and not the 2011 measurements? I never see an answer to questions posted here but I’m hoping you’ll respond since I’m not sure if I need to make adjustments for height to the patterns.

 Angie
Angie

August 18, 2013

My girls have “our generation dolls” so if you still need there measurements I would be more then happy to get them for you! if you could email me back that would be great!

 Angie
Angie

August 18, 2013

My girls have “our generation dolls” so if you still need there measurements I would be more then happy

Meiah
Meiah

August 12, 2013

This is very helpful.

Syble
Syble

August 07, 2013

I just love your website,you make things so much easier,Thank you so much….

sandra davis
sandra davis

July 21, 2013

will you be getting madam alexander doll 14" pattern? that fits toni doll also.

Peggy
Peggy

June 30, 2013

Helpful, especially when you are making clothes for Kit, McKenna, Elizabeth, Julie, Samanatha, Molly as well as other JLY dolls, all in the same family. I’ve been constantly having to make those little adjustments. Thanks

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