Do you have one of the tiny 8-inch baby dolls, such as the one from the Caring For Baby set from American Girl? Check out this crafty tutorial to make a darling little bed that's just the right size!
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New to this doll? Be sure to check out our full 8-inch Caring For Baby Doll Review post HERE.
Follow along in this tutorial where we show you how to turn a little wooden box, found at Hobby Lobby, into a little bed for our doll. If you are unable to find the same box that we used, you can take your tiny doll with you to the craft store and find something similar. We've will also included the dimensions to the box we used, as well as the online links. We've also included a quick tutorial showing you how to make bedding and a no-sew version too! Let’s get crafting!
What you need for both versions:
For sewn version:
For no-sew version:
Step 1: Assembling the bed
If you are using the same box that we found, start by removing the handles. Now it’s time to glue the beads to the bottom of the bed. Once the glue is dried, you can paint your bed! It's that simple!
Step 2: Sewn Blanket
Let’s make the blanket now! Cut out two squares of fabric 12 x 12 inches. We used a minky fabric on one side and cotton on the other side. Use something small and round as a template to trim the corners into a rounded shape. We chose to use a spool of ribbon about 3in in diameter as a template. Now pin the two pieces right sides together and sew all the way around, leaving a 2-3 inch opening to turn the blanket right side out. Once you have the blanket turned, top stitch around the entire edge of the blanket, making sure you neatly catch the raw edges of the opening inside the blanket.
Alternate: No-sew Blanket
Cut one 12 x 12in square out of a fabric that doesn’t fray easily. Trim the corners like the blanket in step 2. That’s all there is to it!
Step 3: Sewn Mattress
Cut out 2 rectangles (11 x 7 inch for a box like ours, but for any other box, adding an extra inch or so of fabric around the edges from the box’s measurements should be good. If it is too big, you can always trim the edges and resew to make it smaller). Sew the rectangles right sides together, leaving a 2 inch space to turn it right side out. Once it’s turned, back-stitch two little X’s in two places on the mattress. Add stuffing until it fits perfectly into your bed. Sew up the opening.
Step 5: (Alternate) No-sew Mattress
Cut 6 layers of felt to fit inside your bed. Cut a piece of fabric two inches longer and two inches wider than the felt rectangle. Wrap the felt with the fabric and hot glue in place.
Now get your baby doll and tuck her in!
Looking for a cute dress for your 8-inch baby doll? The Sweet & Simple Dress is darling and very easy to sew! Find it and a variety of other clothing pattern that are designed to fit the Carling For Baby doll in the Collection on Pixie Faire!
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We’d love to hear from you. Please leave a comment and tell us, If you were to bring this baby home, what would you name it?
I would name her Toronja or Caballa.
Emma Marie would be the name I would give her. I wanted to name my second grand daughter that name but her mom had a different idea. Thanks you.
I’d name her Natalie!
I would name her Raelynn after my granddaughter.
I would call her Amelia
I think her name should be Jasmin and her nick name would be Jazzy> She is really cute!!!!
I think her name should be Jasmin and her nick name would be Jazzy> She is really cute!!!!
This adorable baby should have a name. I would name her Hope.
I think she should be named Emily, after my new baby niece!
Emily would be such a fun name for this cute baby!
I would name her Ruth.
I would name her Ava.
Yes, a name should be given to the baby doll. If it’s a girl…then Tabitha is nice. But if it’s a boy…. then Timothy sounds nice too. :)
If I win this doll, she will be donated to a Sew for Kids site under Lakota Friends Circle. The child receiving this doll will probably give her a Lakota name.
I would name her Tina Cheri.
Maybe Isabella or Zara
If I won her her name would be Ingrid after a a young woman who wanted to be a mother and was a mother to her younger sisters.
If I win this adorable baby, I would name her Zoe
I think her name should be Lacey and then dress her in ribbons and lace because she is so cute.
Michelle
I think her name should be Camilla!
I would name her Ryleigh after a sweet baby girl born with way too many health issues. She passed away at age 2, but her memory is treasured.
Sydney
Little Lilly
Such a cute baby needs a cute name like Becky!
I think the baby should be named Mary Claire.
I would name this sweet baby doll Lydia, after my grandmother, whom I wish I could remember, but I was a baby when she went to Heaven. She was a seamstress, like me and I like to imagine that we would have had much to share and talk about.
How cute! I would name her Hazel.
I think she should be named Grace.
I think Trixie is a good name.
I would name the baby Taffy.
I would name her Tessa Valerie and would make her her own little wardrobe and give her to one of my great granddaughters. I had an 8" Ginnette doll when I was little and loved that doll so I know one of my great grands would love her to pieces too!!!
I love this little baby, she is next on my list to buy. This would be a great travel doll for nanny, she takes her sewing and a doll everywhere she travels.
Celeste – I have no idea why, it just popped into my head as I read your question.
I would name this baby Millie.
Audrey, after my mom
Felicity… it means great Joy.
I would name her Amy after a childhood friend who died too young! Her passion was caring for preemies in the NICU so she would love this little girl!
I would call this little one Smidgin’.
I would name her Harper.
I would name her Mia that is my granddaughter’s name and in Spanish also means “mine”
I think her name should be Evelyn Annette. All things tiny and doll are fun!
Patricia
I would name her Emma
Since she looks like my youngest grand baby, I would name her Emma.
I would name the baby Isadora. She would be a baby sister for my Luciana Vega. Love the tutorial!!
I would name her Betsy or Bethany or maybe just Beth!
Trixie is a good name!
I really like the name Danica, thanks for the giveaway!
Hannah would be the doll’s name.
I would name her Polly, as she would become Felicity’s baby sister.
I would name her Z — short and cute
I think the baby should be named Paisley. She is absolutely adorable!
I think her name should be Christina . My littlest great grand ,who is our miracle baby, is named Christina ! She brings so much joy and love to our family as I believe these dolls do !
Iwould name her starr
I would name her Molly.
I would call her Katie until I sewed her a collection of clothes then I would gift her to a little girl in need of a friend. Then she could name her whatever she wanted.
I would name the baby Mary.
I would call her Emmy. She is adorable and my granddaughter would love her.
I bought this sweetie and used her as a model to make clothes before giving her to my 1 year old granddaughter. I named her Daisy. I’d love to have one to keep here with me since my granddaughter and her Daisy live overseas. I’d name mine Daisy II :)
I will name her Sarah Jane after my mom who loved dolls too! She would wrap a potato in a rag for a pretend baby when she was little.
Tiffany. After a young friend from my childhood, that was taken way too young. 👼🏻
I’d name her Sofia.
I would name the baby Molly.
I would name her Teresa after my grandmother. She lived in a small apartment and turned a pantry off the kitchen into a sewing room. She made her own clothes on a Singer Treadle machine. It’s where I got my love of sewing & crafting.
Oh she’s sweet. My daughter said she’d name her Luna
I would name her Elisaabeth after my dear friend who has passed away.
I love these little babies! I have several and thanks to Pixie Faire for their cute patterns for them!
I can’t decide between Katie, Hope, or Emma. She looks like she could be any of those and they are all sweet names for an adorable baby
I would name her Bree. :)
My husband bought her for me this fall so I named her after two of his great-grandmothers, “Emma” I cannot tell you how much I love sewing tiny little things for her. she became quite a conversation starter at my shows this fall, although I had no merchandise for her.
I would name her Emily. It’s a sweet, timeless name just as this timeless baby doll.
Maggie Mae
I would name her Anna after my mom. She was always excited to see any new AG dolls that came out.
I would name her Katie.
I would name her sweetie pie and she would be the sweetest thing in the house!
I think the baby should be named KiKi. I love that name.
SAILOR
I would name her Mary
I would name her Chloe, after my youngest granddaughter.
I think the baby should be Helena. It is such a beautiful name for a beautiful girl who will grow up to be a strong and caring woman.
I got one of these precious babies as a Christmas gifts. This would give me twins… lol Noel and Chrystal
I would name this cute babydoll Hope.
I would name her Audrey June after my father’s sister that died from diphtheria in the 1920’s. I love how American Girl has different dolls for different ages. I have granddaughters that like to “baby” and some that want a “fashion” doll. Between this doll, Bitty Baby, and the 18” doll fits all of them.
I would name her Victoria and make her little frilly dresses.
I would name her Macy. This is short for my great nieces name.
She is adorable! I would name her Rosie.
I would call her Meg Robin.
I would name her Gwendolyn Mae.
It’s been a while that 8inch baby has been out but I still can’t get over how cute they are!
I’d name her Rosie.
I have a new ( three month old) granddaughter. I look forward to making her doll clothes. I would name her Ruthie after my mom. I lost her 2 months ago today.
Ann Louise
Rosalee is the perfect name for this sweet little one. :)
She looks like a Lily to me.
OMG! I love this doll. I know she is going to be a hit with all the young children. I’m trying to be good and not buy anymore dolls. I want them all. Lol!
So if I was to win one, we’ll let’s say it would be a win, win for me ❤️❤️❤️
I must make the little bed. Thank you. The pattern is sooo cute.
I would name her Helen Olivia after my dear mother. She has passed away, but she was a saint to me! She took very good care of me as a little girl through adulthood…I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 3 (almost 4.) We were joined at the hip as the saying goes!
I would name her Anna.
She looks like a Gracie May to me
I would name her Priscilla because she is so precious, which could also be another name for her.
Linda
January 26, 2022
If I was to win this adorable baby doll I would name her Heidi after my favorite childhood book.