Free Doll Clothes Pattern (February 9th, 2018 ) Help Us Decide

Hi everyone,

On Friday (February 9th, 2018) we are offering a free pattern by designer Gaby Shearer. Gaby is the creator of the Originals By Gaby and Baby Mine brands. The pattern will be free starting at Midnight Pacific Time and free one-day-only. And if the pattern you voted for doesn't win, just go ahead and buy it anyway as a way to thank Gaby!

More About Gaby Shearer (in her own words): I began sewing at the young age of 6 on my mom’s sewing machine.  When I turned 8, she rewarded me with my very first Barbie doll patterns, many of which I still have! I purchased my first sewing machine – an old Singer Treadle – as a newlywed. It was then that I started creating doll clothes and altering patterns to fit Madame Alexander dolls. I didn’t have kids of my own yet so gave them away to others who could use them. I was soon blessed with 2 daughters and had a ball creating party dresses, play clothes and Halloween costumes. I’m now happily retired and thoroughly enjoy my rekindled love of sewing and creating doll clothes.  Publishing my patterns is just an added bonus. The real blessing comes when I get to see all of the amazing outfits created with the use of my patterns!

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More About Each Pattern

Chantilly Skirt Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®: Wear the trendy Chantilly Skirt to school or the mall and you will be a fashionista. Off to the tennis courts? Or a track meet? The Chantilly Skort is right on trend. This PDF pattern includes pieces to make the skirt in a 2 way stretch knit or a light weight woven fabric. Add the shorts to the knit version for a completely different look. So quick and easy, you will make it again and again.Recommended Fabrics:  For the knit skirt of skort, 2 way stretch knit fabrics like lycra, ponte, dancewear, or spandex. For the woven skirt, lightweight woven fabric with a soft drape such as rayon challis or a chiffon. A cotton or cotton blend may be used for the main skirt pieces.

Christening Gown Designed To Fit 15 Inch Dolls Such As Bitty Baby®: So sweet and lovely, this beautiful Christening Gown features dainty pintucks on the front bodice with side pleats for added fullness. The short puff sleeves are gathered to the arm band using a Hong Kong finish. The long skirt has optional pintucks and inserted lace around the bottom. The bodice yoke is lined with an attached slip. Lace is added to the hem of the slip and peeks out below the dress. The pattern also includes instructions for an easy to make Bonnet. The back closure directions call for hook and loop tape, but snaps or buttons can easily be substituted.
Create a Christening Gown in Batiste or Rayon for a soft, delicate version. Use a cotton or cotton blend for a younger child. Even a colorful print version is loved by little ones playing with their dolls. 

Carly's Dress Designed To Fit 15 Inch Dolls Such As Bitty Baby®:  This pretty dress goes together so easy! Use a cotton for a casual look, or change up the fabric for a fancier occasion. Add a t-shirt or leggings for a fall outfit. Carly’s dress features a lined bodice, a full skirt, and over the shoulder straps. Straps can have buttons or knots in the front. This PDF pattern Includes instructions for using an invisible zipper or hook and loop tape in the back and can be made without the waist piping for an easier version.

Leesburg Mini Skirt Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®: A stylish A-line skirt with just enough detail, the Leesburg Mini has an inverted pleat in the front, front slant pockets, back darts, and a waistband with belt loops. The waistband is cut on the bias for a little give and a flatter fit. Choice of zipper or hook and loop for the back. An optional blind hem tutorial is included for those that want a dressier skirt. The pockets and belt loops are also optional. This is a good skirt to up your skills on. Start without the pockets, belt loops and blind hem. Work up to the intermediate skills as you learn. Cutting lines are included for the larger pre-Mattel dolls. Leesburg is an old historic town that sits along the Potomac River in northern Virginia. Settlement began there in the early 1700s. The town was formed in 1758 and named after Thomas Lee, born and raised in Virginia. Due to its location, Leesburg played a role in many wars including the War of 1812, serving as a temporary haven for the US Government. Today, Leesburg’s Historic District is considered one of the most picturesque and best preserved in Virginia. Recommended Fabrics:  Lightweight woven fabrics, such as chambray, quilting cottons, light-weight linens, light-weight denim, light-weight twill, pinwale corduroy.  

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 We'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment below and thank Gaby!

If you make a cute outfit using this pattern be sure to share a picture using the #pixiefaire and on Instagram!

 


100 Comments

Kathy
Kathy

February 11, 2018

I vote for the Chantilly skirt…so cute!

Marie-Elena
Marie-Elena

February 09, 2018

Thank you so much for the patterns ! You guys rock !

Cristy
Cristy

February 09, 2018

Thank you for the free pattern! I can’t wait to try it!

Halyna
Halyna

February 09, 2018

Baby Christeting gown. Thank you!

Amy
Amy

February 09, 2018

Thank you for your generosity!

Lori
Lori

February 08, 2018

Chantilly skirt. I like the skort part in it. Thank you for your generousity.

Colisa
Colisa

February 08, 2018

Gaby, I think ALL of your patterns are gorgeous, Thank you for your Freebie :)

Karen
Karen

February 08, 2018

Too late to vote, but love the mini skirt. Thank you for sharing your patterns.

Karen
Karen

February 08, 2018

Too late to vote, but love the mini skirt. Thank you for sharing your patterns.

Louise Saunders
Louise Saunders

February 08, 2018

All so cute but I decided on Chantilly skirt.

Milica
Milica

February 08, 2018

I voted for chantilly skirt because I wonder where I would find the belt for Leesburg mini. Thank you Gabby!

Cheryl N
Cheryl N

February 08, 2018

You are spoiling us Gaby with these lovely patterns. I have voted for the Leesburg Mini but will be very happy with any of these patterns. Thank you very much

Judy
Judy

February 08, 2018

I would have to vote for the Christening Gown. It would be perfect for my antique baby doll.

Barb
Barb

February 08, 2018

Thank you so very much for the beautiful patterns. My grand daughters only have the 18" dolls for my vote is also for the Leesburg skirt! So cute!

Colleen Walker
Colleen Walker

February 08, 2018

I let my granddaughter choose which one to vote for. Its a fun thing for us to do together. Thanks so much. This week she chose the Leesburg mini.

Mary
Mary

February 08, 2018

I love all the details and variations on the Leesburg Mini! Thank you for your generosity and for sharing your talent!

Deb
Deb

February 08, 2018

Thank you Gaby for the chance to have a wonderful free pattern from you! The Christening gown is beautiful & something I’d like to try my hand at. I’m always trying to figure out how to make my doll clothes more professional & of heirloom quality.

Cheryl
Cheryl

February 08, 2018

These patterns are just wonderful. Thank you.

Michele
Michele

February 08, 2018

Thank you, Gaby for the wonderful doll patterns. I voted for the Leesburg Mini, but I also love the Christening Gown!

Dana
Dana

February 08, 2018

Woohoo! Leesburg mini please. Thankful for ya’ll hugs

MYRA
MYRA

February 08, 2018

Thank you SO much for your generosity, Gaby!
LOVE them all, but voted for the Leesburg Mini.
Your patterns are ALL adorable.

Linda
Linda

February 08, 2018

Thanks so much for all the free patterns. My vote this week goes to the Leesburg Mini. So cute.

Caroline
Caroline

February 08, 2018

Leesburg mini it would be nice to have this pattern to make doll cloths for the up coming summer.

Sue M
Sue M

February 08, 2018

The Christening gown is beautiful but I don’t do much sewing for the Bitty Babies. I choose the Leesburg mini. Thank you for offering these wonderful patterns.

Carole
Carole

February 08, 2018

Oh my goodness!! What a difficult choice. Love Carly’s dress but as one who loves heirloom sewing I have to vote for the christening dress!

Cathy
Cathy

February 08, 2018

My vote is for the christening gown. It looks just like the one my babies wore!

Sparkle
Sparkle

February 08, 2018

Carly’s dress – more patterns for 15" baby dolls would be welcomed.

Leigh
Leigh

February 08, 2018

My vote is for the Leesburg mini. As always it was a hard choice to make. Also thanks for the history of Leesburg, I am putting it on my list of American towns to visit. Thanks Gaby for your wonderful designs and offering these beautiful patterns.

Becky
Becky

February 08, 2018

Love them all! Thank you for letting us see them all, anyone would be great to have. My vote goes to the christening gown.

Jane
Jane

February 08, 2018

Thank you so much for all of the Freebie Friday patterns! Thanks to Gaby for the great choices that she offered for this week! The Christening Gown is beautiful, but I chose the Leesburg mini this time! I would like to see all of the options offered for Wellies or Bittys once in a while because the 18 inch seem to win each time.

Susan C.
Susan C.

February 08, 2018

All outfits are adorable. I voted for the Christening dress, it’s beautiful. Thank you for offering the patterns.

Joy Smith Anderson
Joy Smith Anderson

February 08, 2018

Thank you Gaby! Lovely patterns. The Christening dress is adorable! I only sew for 18 inch dolls however so I am voting for the Leesburg skirt.

Susan
Susan

February 08, 2018

Hi, I love the Leesburg mini, and thank you Gaby and thank you Cinnamon!

paulette
paulette

February 08, 2018

j’adore le modèle Christening Gown For 15 Inch Dolls une bonne idée qui frea plaisir aux petits enfants modèle élégant et raffiné bravo

Leticia
Leticia

February 07, 2018

My vote is for the Leesburg Mini for 18" dolls. Thank you Gaby for your generosity and cute patterns.

PF Strong
PF Strong

February 07, 2018

Thank you for offering a free pattern this week! I am throwing my vote in for the christening gown. It looks beautiful. I think my kids would actually like the bonnet the best. They don’t have a bitty baby, but I am sure with minor adjustments the bonnet could fit other dolls.

Barb M.
Barb M.

February 07, 2018

I love the Leesburg mini with it’s inverted pleat! Thank you very much to Gaby for offering her patterns for Freebie Friday—it’s so appreciated. I would like to see a Freebie Friday with four choices for the 13-14" inch dolls—Wellies, Corelle, Heart to Heart, etc. They never have a chance to win against the 18" doll patterns. Surely, those with only 18" dolls could sit out one week to give the rest of us a chance on the other patterns since they have gotten 18" patterns every week since this started, possibly with a Bitty Baby in there once or twice. Thanks!

Rita C.
Rita C.

February 07, 2018

Thank you, Gaby, for these adorable patterns. My vote went for the Leesburg mini; a definite winner in my opinion!

Jean
Jean

February 07, 2018

I’m voting for the sweet christening gown to fit Bitty Baby. I love it.

Pam
Pam

February 07, 2018

Would love to make the Leesburg mini! Thank you!

Mae Lynn Beck
Mae Lynn Beck

February 07, 2018

Thank you Cinnamon and Gaby. Great patterns! I voted for the Leesburg mini.

Hilary
Hilary

February 07, 2018

I feel as though I have enough stylish skirts for the 18" doll, so I chose the christening gown. With less or different ornamentation and a shorter skirt it could become a flannel nightgown. With a different skirt on that same yoke, and a happy cotton print, and some rick rack or embroidery, it could be a day dress.

Cindy
Cindy

February 07, 2018

Fabulous patterns! I would love to make the Leesburg mini.

MARY
MARY

February 07, 2018

Carly’s dress would be nice for a Bitty Baby.

Marcie
Marcie

February 07, 2018

I voted for the Leesburg mini. Different ways to make it are great. Thank you Gaby and Pixie Faire for the freebie Friday it’s a good choice to pick from.

Hazel
Hazel

February 07, 2018

Each outfit was cute but I enjoy sewing for the 18"dolls. Thus, I liked the skirt with the belt.

Toni
Toni

February 07, 2018

Thank you, Pixie Faire, for sponsoring Freebie Friday. Big thank you to Gaby!!! The designs are beautiful, but what I really appreciated is seeing that you had included cutting lines in the Leesburg for the Pre-Mattel dolls. I usually have to check pattern measurements for making our Molly’s clothes. So sweet of you to consider sewing for “vintage” AG. Hard to believe that Molly has been in our family for 22 years…

Carole
Carole

February 07, 2018

Thank you Gaby for the choice of a free pattern from your range of designs. I like all of them, and have two on my wishlist already, so I am thrilled for the chance to gain one for free. I love the Chantilly Skirt/Skorts pattern and the Leesburg Mini Skirt pattern…..

Gwendoline Wheatley
Gwendoline Wheatley

February 07, 2018

I love the leesburg mini, hard to choose both beautiful.

Cindy
Cindy

February 07, 2018

The Leesburg Mini gets my vote

Peggy
Peggy

February 07, 2018

Carly’s dress

Renee
Renee

February 07, 2018

All are cute, but since we just have one doll, an 18" Madame Alexander, the Leesburg Mini got my vote.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

February 07, 2018

I really like Leesburg she looks so cute in her skirt:)

Lorraine M
Lorraine M

February 07, 2018

Leesburg Mini gets my vote! So lovely for Spring! Thank you so much for Freebie Fridays! I am grateful and truly appreciate Any and All free patterns that you so generously share with all of us every week! Even if it fits a doll that I don’t have, I appreciate all that you give as you are so generous and kind to share with all of us!

Jeannette
Jeannette

February 07, 2018

The christening gown has my vote It’s beautiful. Thanks for offering these great patterns

Lorraine M
Lorraine M

February 07, 2018

Leesburg Mini gets my vote! So lovely for Spring! Thank you so much for Freebie Fridays!

Debbie
Debbie

February 07, 2018

Oh wow, I love all of these! I’m voting for the christening gown as my grandaughter’s doll needs some clothes!
Thank you for your generosity!

Rhonda
Rhonda

February 07, 2018

Christening gown is lovely! Would love to make one!

Dorisanne
Dorisanne

February 07, 2018

The christening gown is lovely and my choice and the babies are often ignored.

Monya
Monya

February 07, 2018

I really don’t need any of them so I voted for the Carly to help the Bitty’s win!

Lana
Lana

February 07, 2018

I vote for Chantilly. Love it! Thanks!

Maureen
Maureen

February 07, 2018

I’m so thankful, Gaby, for all these patterns!! Mo

Pat P
Pat P

February 07, 2018

The Christening gown is just beautiful.

Linda
Linda

February 07, 2018

I can’t decide they are all great!

Cecelia
Cecelia

February 07, 2018

Thank you for such lovely pattern choices. I am voting for the Leesburg mini.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

February 07, 2018

I vote for the Leesburg Mini. Very cute!

Dianne
Dianne

February 07, 2018

Thank you for your generosity, Gaby! I opted for the Leesburg Mini.

Margaret W
Margaret W

February 07, 2018

Appreciate all the patterns. Please consider occasionally doing a selection that does not include 18" dolls. Or maybe voters should consider voting to help those who sew for ‘other’ dolls.

Sylvia
Sylvia

February 07, 2018

I love your patterns Gaby and thank you for the great choices. I voted the Christening gown but I would be happy with any of them.

AnneC-E
AnneC-E

February 07, 2018

I like the crisp lines and fit of the Leesburg. Thanks Gabby

Donna C.
Donna C.

February 07, 2018

I’ve been looking for a skirt for a golfing outfit. I think Chantilly skirt would work. Thank you.

Janice
Janice

February 07, 2018

I vote for the Christening gown. At least one hospital in our area accept tiny gowns or clothes for still born infants. I think this pattern might work for them. Thanks Gaby for the beautiful patterns.

Eveline
Eveline

February 07, 2018

I would choose the Christening Gown as it presents a great challenge, It looks like a wonderful pattern to make. All your patterns are reader friendly, great instructions. Thanks for the opportunity to add yet another patterns to my collection.

margaret
margaret

February 07, 2018

Thank You Gaby for this great choice of patterns

Anna Mae
Anna Mae

February 07, 2018

Thank u

Frances Rautenbach
Frances Rautenbach

February 07, 2018

I’m voting for the christening gown to practice the techniques.

Sandra
Sandra

February 07, 2018

The patterns are all beautiful but I love the Leesburg Mini best!

Fran R.
Fran R.

February 07, 2018

Thank you Gaby for the beautiful patterns. I voted on the christening gown as I have three different size dolls but few patterns for the baby doll.

Gloria
Gloria

February 07, 2018

I’m voting for the Leesburg Mini… It’s so cute! Thank you… :)

Shirley
Shirley

February 07, 2018

I love all the patterns. Thank you so much for offering them. I choose the Leesburg Mini. I like the pleat and the fitted waist.

Joanne
Joanne

February 07, 2018

I vote for the chantillie skirt but honestly they are all beautiful and difficult to choose just one. I want to thank you so much for offering your designs.

Donna
Donna

February 07, 2018

Cute patterns all but voted for the Leesburg skirt.

Laura Olinger
Laura Olinger

February 07, 2018

The Leesburg Mini with all those new techniques to learn

sandy
sandy

February 07, 2018

I voted for the christening gown. I’m sure everyone has some naked babies laying around that need one of these gowns.

Dottie
Dottie

February 07, 2018

I chose the Leesburg Mini skirt for the 18-in doll.
I like the belted look and pleat down the front.
Thank you Gaby for offering us a free pattern. :~)

Lyn
Lyn

February 07, 2018

Leesburg mini because it has some techniques to try out

Ellen B
Ellen B

February 07, 2018

I totally agree that it would be nice to have just Welli and Bitty patterns and no 18" for a change and if there’s a designer in the loop coming up, it would be nice if they would take those wishes into consideration. I LOVE the Christening dress, voting for that as I already have Carly and have used it a lot. Thanks you for the pattern offerings

Feriba
Feriba

February 07, 2018

I love all the patterns Thank you again Gaby

Alice
Alice

February 07, 2018

Christining gown!

Laurie Custidero
Laurie Custidero

February 07, 2018

I vote for the Christening Gown. I have many Bitty Baby patterns, the majority of which I designed myself but I haven’t done a christening gown. Thank you for doing one so.simple yet so lovely. I enjoy heirloom sewing and I’m always looking for a chance to practice my techniques. As an fyi, I live near Leesburg and I’m a native northern Virginian

Leola
Leola

February 07, 2018

I like Carly’s Dress My Youngest GGD’s have the smaller dolls. They need new outfits made for them too.

Diane
Diane

February 07, 2018

The Christening gown! It’s beautiful!

Nancy
Nancy

February 07, 2018

Thanks for letting us vote on all these beautiful pieces.

Lisa
Lisa

February 07, 2018

How about next Freebie Friday we vote on patterns for Wellie Wishers and /or Bitty Baby… and not include any patterns for 18" dolls! I’d like to see who wins that contest. ALOL.

MARY P
MARY P

February 07, 2018

Thank you Gaby for sharing your lovely patterns. I voted for the Christening gown. My baby doll is just a little bigger, but, I’m pretty sure that I can make adjustments. Thank you to Cinnamon also, for this wonderful site.

Donna
Donna

February 07, 2018

Have to go with the Chantilly Skirt. All the patterns are great.

Geraldine
Geraldine

February 07, 2018

I vote for the christening gown, but it doesn’t look like it will win as any pattern that is not 18" American Girl doesn’t stand a chance.

Tari
Tari

February 07, 2018

I would love to vote for two!!! All darling patterns. Since I will be sewing for my new granddaughter’s Bitty Baby, I chose the Christening Gown. :)

Mary C
Mary C

February 07, 2018

All nice but the Christening Gown by Baby Mine is beautiful. Thank you!

Sonja
Sonja

February 07, 2018

Thanks so much, Gaby! Love your patterns (that christening gown is fantastic for the detail)! I voted for the Leesburg mini skirt, since we only have AG dolls, and my daughter is a fashionista (much prefers the fitted waistband over an elastic one). Thanks, Cinnamon, for another great gift!

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