Summer Trends For Your Doll!

Summer 2020 Trends To Sew For Your Doll

We've put together the ultimate guide to sewing summer trends for your doll! We hope this trend report inspires you to sew up any summer outfit you can imagine! For more fashion inspiration, check out our trend report for Spring 2020.

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Trend 1: The Color Palette 

Summer 2020 Color Trends To Sew For Your Doll

On trend color combinations for this summer season include:

  • Tan and white
  • Red and pink
  • Pastel shades like pinks and purples
Trend 2: Tie-Dye

Tie Dye Summer 2020 Trends To Sew For Your Doll

Tie dye is a summertime classic that we've been seeing already this year all over our Instagram feed. You can buy tie-dye fabric, or dye your own with the help of our great tutorial!

Looking for some pattern designs that would really pop with tie-dye fabric check out these options:

Sew Urban Handkerchief Skirt Hoodie Pattern For 14.5-inch dolls Peasant Blouse PDF Sewing Pattern For 18-inch dolls

Trend 3: Halter Style

Halter Tops and Dresses Summer 2020 Trends To Sew For Your Doll

The halter style bodice is another summer classic. To make it feel of-the-moment, try making a matching set with coordinated top and bottom fabrics, or make a dress out of that perfect summertime stripe or floral fabric. 

Hinata Halter Dress Sewing Pattern For 18-inch Dolls Halter Dress and top For 18-inch dolls Malibu Libby Halter Top Pattern For 18-inch dolls

 

Trend 4: Tie Front Details

Summer 2020 Trends To Sew For Your DollAnother trend we've been seeing that is easy to incorporate into any of your favorite dresses or jumpsuits is a tie front belt detail. This flatters the waist and makes the whole look feel finished. 

Retro Romper Sewing Pattern For 18-inch dolls Wrap and Tie Halter Dress and Top Pattern For 18-inch dolls Versatility Dress PDF Sewing Pattern For 18-inch dolls

Trend 5: Add A Ruffle

Summer Trends To Sew For Your Doll

There are so many great ways to add a ruffle to an otherwise basic top or dress to create a really fun and feminine look. 

Here are a few designs that highlight the ruffle element beautifully:

Wildflower dress pattern for 18-inch dolls Primrose Dress Sewing Pattern For 18-inch dolls Ruffle Jacket Sewing Pattern For 18-inch dolls

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100 Comments

Marylin
Marylin

June 10, 2020

I like the warmth. No snow or ice.

AnnaB
AnnaB

June 10, 2020

My favorite part is spending time with my dog who just sleeps all day and sunbathes.

Nancy
Nancy

June 10, 2020

Summers remind me of relaxing in the pool. I also enjoy cookouts and ice cream seems to taste even better on a hot day!

Candy
Candy

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is August, that’s when school starts!! And that when it’s my birthday. I love seeing all the Pretty flowers of summer, like the big sunflowers and Columbines! I really like all the summer outfits you have shown this time .

Roxanne
Roxanne

June 10, 2020

I like pool time, grilling, and enjoying the sun.

Judith Martinez
Judith Martinez

June 10, 2020

I like that there is no school in the summer.

Mary
Mary

June 10, 2020

I like summer because the flowers are blooming and beautiful. I try to find a flower garden or botanical center if some sort to visit that is new to me. Last year was Lily Acres, not too far from me with so many kinds of lilies I had never seen before. It was a fun day.

Grace W
Grace W

June 10, 2020

Long, long walks

Deb H
Deb H

June 10, 2020

My favorite part is summer is the warm sunshine.

Cathy
Cathy

June 10, 2020

I like the pastel color palette.

Kim
Kim

June 10, 2020

I love teaching but I also enjoy have some time off to enjoy my garden, grandchildren and to be able to stay up late and sew as long as I want.

lisa
lisa

June 10, 2020

I like the more relaxed atmosphere during the summer.

Aaron
Aaron

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is picnics in the park!

Cora
Cora

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is camping in the Smoky Mountains. Won’t be going this year. All Boy Scout camps are either cancelled or virtual camps. I am going to miss the fairs this summer too. All 4-H fairs are going virtual too. It will be interesting to judge the kids’ projects from photos taken and uploaded. I have made and donated almost 1,500 masks to our community. Just showing my kids what community service is.

Sara
Sara

June 10, 2020

Watching animals in the yard’

J Tabler
J Tabler

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is the chance to enjoy the sun without snow on the ground!

Loretta Lytle
Loretta Lytle

June 10, 2020

my favorite thing about summer is all the beautiful flowers in our garden and we don’t have to wear heavy coats.

Linda Ladd
Linda Ladd

June 10, 2020

Swimmimg is my most favorite part of summer.

Dee Read
Dee Read

June 10, 2020

Having family and friends enjoy BBQ’s on the sundeck, sitting in the sun with a tall cold glass of lemonade and enjoying everyone’s company

Kelly P
Kelly P

June 10, 2020

Road trips with picnics and camping are my favorite summer activities each year; although, this year, we won’t be doing any traveling, and our picnics are in our own back yard. But that’s okay. Everyday is a blessed day, whether home or away. God bless everyone with health and happy stitching.

Rhonda
Rhonda

June 10, 2020

my favorite thing about Summer is the color of everything.

Diana
Diana

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is getting to go on a trip with my family and play with the grandkids.

Kathy
Kathy

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is being able to be outside. I enjoy sitting on my porch or swing.

Nancy Karnes
Nancy Karnes

June 10, 2020

My favorite part is waking up to the birds singing and having coffee and devotions as the sun rises on the screened in carport.

Jo
Jo

June 10, 2020

No snow ice and sub zero temps I am a transplanted chicagoan

Linda M.
Linda M.

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is long walks on the beach looking for unusual rocks and sea glass.

Linda
Linda

June 10, 2020

Beach

SARAH K
SARAH K

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is no schedule and no deadlines.

Teresa-Jo
Teresa-Jo

June 10, 2020

My favourite season. New plant life. All creatures are free from the constraints of winter. The sun is more evident and brighter giving us the warmth we truly desire. Nature provides us ideas for being creative with a wide range of color in the land and sea and sky. Love it!!

Pamela
Pamela

June 10, 2020

When my son was young, my favorite part of summer was baseball and barbeque. Now, it is being together as a family (and barbeque).

Susan
Susan

June 10, 2020

My favorite part is being outside without being cold.

Christine
Christine

June 10, 2020

Summers are short in North Dakota so we take advantage of every sunny day, warm breeze and blooming flower, but my favorite thing is not having to bundle up in coats, scarves and boots every time I leave the house!

Nancy S
Nancy S

June 10, 2020

My favorite part about summer is helping the kids in my 4-H club prepare to enter their crafted projects at the fair – everything from photography, to cooking, to sewing, to jewelry making – you name it, they do it!

Cheryl R.
Cheryl R.

June 10, 2020

I love the sunny days, the flowers, the garden, etc. ……not so much the heat though. LOL

Peggy
Peggy

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is the BBQs and going to the beach.

Carm
Carm

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is sitting on my porch swing enjoying the sun and birds and other wildlife in my backyard.

Kate
Kate

June 10, 2020

Fresh fruit, fresh garden veggies, and spending time with family.

Dena M
Dena M

June 10, 2020

My favorite thing about summer is a yard full of beautiful flowers.

Jean C
Jean C

June 10, 2020

I love the warmth and gardening. Birds singing and the Greenery. Wonderful time of the year.

Madelon
Madelon

June 10, 2020

Longer days

Annie F.
Annie F.

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is the free time I get to sew! I did enter an entry in the link.

Tamara G
Tamara G

June 10, 2020

My favorite thing about summer? Long days, warm sunshine, flowers, flip flops, and NO COATS!!

cin
cin

June 10, 2020

I just love the warm weather and the sun

Nancy
Nancy

June 10, 2020

The best thing about summer is usually family reunions for me. This year it will be sitting on my front step watching all the kids on the Crescent having fun.

Aubrey
Aubrey

June 10, 2020

Summer is for swimming!

kathleen
kathleen

June 10, 2020

I love all the shades of green in summer- from deep dark to sunny yellowish shades of green!

Alyssa
Alyssa

June 10, 2020

My favourite part of summer is being able to relax and chill. This year is different since I have a summer job and have been relaxing due to quarantine.

Judy
Judy

June 10, 2020

Homemade ice cream is wonderful to make in summer

Fran Renton
Fran Renton

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer are the fun lightweight clothes to make for resort wear for vacations. Planning ahead builds the anticipation of adventure and getting away from the daily routine.

Dorothy
Dorothy

June 10, 2020

My favorite parts of summer are the visits from my far-away family. Being able to reconnect with my daughters and grandchildren is priceless.

Susan Capps
Susan Capps

June 10, 2020

The best part of summer is having my grandchildren come visit for longer than a weekend. 😊

Natalina
Natalina

June 10, 2020

I love making homemade ice cream on my deck for 4th of July.

Debra
Debra

June 10, 2020

My favorite thing about summer is the blue sky, warm sun and listening to the birds. The air is refreshing and I love the warmer skin I have, just a hint of glow.

Michelle
Michelle

June 10, 2020

Going barefoot or wearing sandals. I really don’t like wearing shoes!

Linda A C
Linda A C

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of Summer is the warm pleasant days.

Pat
Pat

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is it lets me forget how horrible winter was!

Nancy C
Nancy C

June 10, 2020

The long days.

Debbie Metz
Debbie Metz

June 10, 2020

Not a big summer person – but I DO like sunshine and swimming except right now it’s up in the air whether or not the Y pool will open. I spend a lot of time sewing AG unique outfits for the upcoming fall and winter craft shows!

Susan
Susan

June 10, 2020

My favorite thing about summer is gardening vegetables and flowers. My roses have been outstanding this year.

Joy S.
Joy S.

June 10, 2020

First of all I love summer because I don’t need to bulk up on clothes. I feel free again. I love the beauty that summer brings too. I get so much more camera time.

Marilyn
Marilyn

June 10, 2020

Air-conditioning is the best thing about Summer.
Marilyn

Diane
Diane

June 10, 2020

Watermelon and picnics

Cynthia
Cynthia

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer are the beautiful flowers and fresh produce.

Jessica Cochran
Jessica Cochran

June 10, 2020

More family time!

Mary Ann
Mary Ann

June 10, 2020

Love the bright colors and feminine styles

Sandra
Sandra

June 10, 2020

I love the raspberry colours for summer and frills are a must, they are such fun.

Margaret Goodman
Margaret Goodman

June 10, 2020

Although I live in Texas and I DON’T like hot weather & small amounts of rain we get, the best part of summer for me is that I have more time for sewing, quilting, and cross stitching as I plan for gift giving during the holiday season.

sheila
sheila

June 10, 2020

my favorite thing about summer is going to the ocean-either coast!

Heather
Heather

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is it’s not winter and I love smelling and seeing all the beautiful flowers

Debbie
Debbie

June 10, 2020

The most favorite thing is the long sunlit days! Winter is so depressing so we can’t wait for summer to come and take camping trips and enjoy the sun!

CAROLYN
CAROLYN

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is having a chance to spend time with family!

Linda Gunder
Linda Gunder

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is having a nice cool piece of watermelon. But I also like wearing sandals and no more layers

Sandy Stave
Sandy Stave

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is later sunsets, dinner on the patio every night and eating home grown tomatoes!

anita
anita

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is fireflies in July and cicadas in August, the magic of the look and sound always takes me back to my childhood!

Linda
Linda

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is/are the long days. I’m in Texas and summer is really hot! The longer days are better for outdoor activities.

Martha
Martha

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer are the lighter weight fabrics and clothes and the longer days.

Jane W
Jane W

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is paddle boarding with my retrievers!

Stephanie
Stephanie

June 10, 2020

I like the fact that it stays daylight late and the sun comes up early!

Mary
Mary

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is enjoying the flowers and vegetable garden, setting outside in the evening reading a book, cookouts, and family get togethers

Kim
Kim

June 10, 2020

My favorite thing about summer is our county fair! You can see it from our second story windows, and still here everything from our backyard! We get to smell the delicious foods of the fairgrounds for two entire weeks, while it’s here. Plus, enjoy the concerts from home! 🤭

Ginger
Ginger

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is the beautiful flowers, colors of fabrics and fruit. Also my birthday is in August.

Kim
Kim

June 10, 2020

My favorite thing about summer is our county fair! You can see it from our second story windows, and still here everything from our backyard! We get to smell the delicious foods of the fairgrounds for two entire weeks, while it’s here. Plus, enjoy the concerts from home! 🤭

Sonja
Sonja

June 10, 2020

My favorite thing is when the fireflies begin coming out. There’s nothing like these stars on earth! The second thing—my husband begins barbecueing—a lot!

Joanne
Joanne

June 10, 2020

The best thing about summer is wearing shorts and going barefoot!

Cath
Cath

June 10, 2020

There’s so much to love about summer, not having to dress like Kenny on South Park, not having to watch every step for ice or tromp through heavy snow. My favorite thing about summer is swimming. Getting in the water brings me “happy happy joy joy”. Thanks for the opportunity. I hope all of you have a wonderful summer.

Ramona Adams
Ramona Adams

June 10, 2020

I guess it would be the long days, I’m not a fan of the heat and humidity here in Indy but I do like the sunshine.

Frances
Frances

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is the 4th of July celebration by the Chesapeake Bay – feeling the summer breeze off the bay, awesome bands, fab fireworks, and, seeing your neighbors and the kids running around playing! Just hope they have it this year…sigh.

Laurie
Laurie

June 10, 2020

I like to be outdoors and enjoy the garden and flowers.

Judy McP
Judy McP

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is the garden. I love seeing the flowers and the green leaves on the trees and bushes.

Katherine E Ackerman
Katherine E Ackerman

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is the longer daylight time. Also all the bright colors and getting together with friends and family.

Donna Landreth
Donna Landreth

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is being able to cook out and swim. Thanks Cinnamon for the awesome giveaways.😘

Joanne
Joanne

June 10, 2020

My favourite part of summer is the lazy pace. My cake business slows down, my sewing business slows down, and I can spend more time on my own projects without feeling like I’m squeezing them in.

Chriss
Chriss

June 10, 2020

My favorite thing about summer is when it ends! It’s too hot and gross in the summer. If I could afford to move somewhere where there is no summer I wouldn’t even think twice.

Gail
Gail

June 10, 2020

I like gardening in the summer.

Frances T.
Frances T.

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is the long warmer days. I would prefer that it did not get too hot but not going to work and coming home in the dark is great.

Dellasue
Dellasue

June 10, 2020

My favorite thing about summer is being able to go swimming. I love being in the water!

Dottie
Dottie

June 10, 2020

I love the warm weather, more relaxed time, and fresh fruits and vegetables in abundance!

Rochelle
Rochelle

June 10, 2020

I love the long days and the chance to soak up the beautiful weather!

Beth C
Beth C

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is wearing sandals!

Gloria
Gloria

June 10, 2020

My favorite part of summer is being finished with putting up food from the garden. Also enjoying fresh ripe home grown tomatoes.

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