On Friday (July 27th, 2018) we will offer a pattern from Chris Saunders of Love U Bunches for free as a special one-day only event. We'd love to have you vote to help us decide which pattern will win, then be sure to come back Friday to get your free copy.
More about Chris and Love U Bunches, (in her own words).
My journey into designing doll clothes patterns began in 2012 when my granddaughter decided she wanted an American Girl® doll. So I bought her a doll... and I bought one for me! Since she lives in Wisconsin and I live in Texas, I had to have my own doll so I could sew outfits and send them to her. My family was so impressed with the outfits that I was sending to her that they decided I should sell my patterns online. When I couldn’t think of an original name for my company, my amazing daughter-in-law came up with Love U Bunches because that is how I sign all the cards and letters that I send to my granddaughters: Love U Bunches, Grandma!.
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More information about the patterns:
Peasant Blouse Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®:Welcome back to the 1970s! This cute little Peasant Blouse is sure to bring back memories of tie-dyed tee shirts, headbands, and bell bottomed jeans! It looks great over leggings or jeans. So put a flower in your hair and let's get stitching!!!
Bandana Blouse Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®: This PDF pattern features a cute little top and is made from one pattern piece and one bandana! Make it out of a bandana for a Western look or make it out of fashion fabric for a totally different trendy look! Clever one piece construction! Fold, cut, sew ... done!
Retro Apron Designed To Fit Girls and Dolls:Create a little bit of history for your 18" doll with this 1960s Retro Apron pattern. In the early 1960s, cross stitched gingham aprons were all the rage. The little squares that make up gingham fabric provide the perfect background for cross stitching. Gingham comes in a variety of colors and so does 6-stranded embroidery floss. Pattern options are endless! This PDF sewing pattern includes apron instructions for the following sizes: 18" doll, child medium (waist approximately 24"), adult (one size fits all).
Simply Summer Sundress Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®:It's hot outside! This darling little sundress by Love U Bunches will keep your doll cool this summer. Maxi or tea length, it's just as cute as can be! This PDF pattern stitches up quickly and has lots of options for adding trim, beads, rick rack, or lace!
Take A Closer Look At Each Pattern:
Please be sure to leave a comment and thank Chris! Come back on Friday and get your free copy of the pattern and if you use it - share your pictures online using the #pixiefaire hashtag.
77 Comments
Patricia Horton
July 27, 2018
I loved the Peasant Blouses……..they are so cute!!!
and the DRESS?? so adorable!!!!
I also like the handerchief design blouse you made. That was gorgeous as well!!!
Never did think of making anything from those hankies!!! They are cute!!!
Thank you for the pattern!!! That was wonderful of you!!!!
Olga
July 27, 2018
Love the Sundress, thank you for the free pattern this week!
Lidiia
July 27, 2018
I’m choosing bandana Blouse. It’s lovely)
Rosaly
July 27, 2018
Love the apron!!
rita
July 26, 2018
for the first time ever a pattern i voted for won—- now the fun begins !!! thankyou
Heather mclauglin
July 26, 2018
Thanks! I voted for the dress as I would use that most and after that my 2nd choice is the apron.
The blouses are very similar to patterns I already have so I want something different.
Rita H.
July 26, 2018
Thank you Chris for your generosity! I have the Simply Summer Sundress and have used it a ton!! I chose the Bandana blouse because unique bandanas are found everywhere! Very clever of you!!
Shirley
July 26, 2018
I like the peasant blouse. Thank you Chris for the great patterns.
Kim
July 26, 2018
Voting for the peasant blouse. Thank you.
Connie
July 26, 2018
Bandana Blouse!
Mary
July 26, 2018
I like them all, so this was difficult. Thank you for the free patterns every week. I vote for the peasant blouse. I used to wear one like it, years ago, with bell bottoms.
Rosie
July 26, 2018
Goodness! That bandana blouse is perfect. I have a box full of bandanas just waiting to be made into something and that would be perfect! Bandana blouse gets my vote! Rosie
Irma
July 26, 2018
Hard to choose between the blouses, love them both. Thank you so much for sharing your patterns
Tonya
July 26, 2018
Thank you for the free pattern this week! They are all cute but the apron is my favorite.
Ruth
July 26, 2018
Love the Bandana Blouse
Beth
July 26, 2018
The bandana blouse is so clever! Thank you Chris
Motorcycle Oma
July 26, 2018
I’m torn between the Bandana blouse & the Peasant blouse. Thank you for sharing.
Debra
July 26, 2018
I picked the bandana blouse, but only after several minutes of consideration, since all the patterns are adorable! Thank you so much for your generosity, Chris and thank you Cinnamon for all you do to make this all possible.
Nancy
July 26, 2018
I love the tie dyed peasant blouse. Julie needs more clothes!
Dianne
July 26, 2018
Thanks so much for your generosity! I chose the aprons for the mom/daughter possibilities and endless seasonal options for dolls.
paulette
July 26, 2018
je vote pour Simply Summer Sundress For 18 Inc
Dottie B
July 26, 2018
I picked the aprons. We (me and the only other girl student in the Math Dept) made some of these for Christmas presents when I was in college (1968 or 1969??). They were quick and fun to make and I could do the easy-peasy cross stitching while waiting between classes. I made one for my mother and two sisters, but used a plastic clip, waistband thing, instead of tie sashes. 30 years later, I found my mother’s in her stuff after she passed away — all folded up neatly in the original Christmas wrapping and tucked away — never used!. I was glad she treasured it.
Dottie
July 26, 2018
Hi… I voted for the Simply Summer Sundress.
Love the versatility of this pattern.
Thank you, Chris, for such cute pattern choices. :~)
Pam
July 25, 2018
Love them all but finally decided on the sundress! Thank you!
Nutmeg
July 25, 2018
I love the Bandana Blouse. Thank you, Chris and Pixie Faire for this week’s choices. They are all so lovely and that made it a very difficult decision, but I went for ease this time.
PF Strong
July 25, 2018
Thank you for the free pattern this week! I have the Simply Summer Sundress in 18" and 14/14.5" and the dresses have been hits with all the kids for whom I sew.
I voted for the aprons because they have matching kids ones and because this could also be a really cute way to use a banadana!
Thanks again!
Susan
July 25, 2018
Difficult choice. They are all great.
Dianne
July 25, 2018
Thank you Chris, these patterns are all very cute! I voted for the bandana blouse because I can see so many possibilities with this one. I appreciate your generosity!
Elizabeth Sloan
July 25, 2018
These are all great patterns, it was a tough choice. I picked the bandanna shirt because I have some really cute ones in my stash.
Julia
July 25, 2018
I voted for the bandana blouse because I have a bandana in my stash that I was wondering what to do with!
Shirley
July 25, 2018
I voted for the apron. So very cute for dolls. Love it. Thank you for your creativity.
Barb M.
July 25, 2018
Thank you Chris for giving away one of your patterns. I voted for the bandanna blouse as it’s very cute and looks easy enough to turn out a bunch of them in a short time.
Tonuia
July 25, 2018
Chris, thank you for the lovely pattern choices! My vote is for the Bandana Blouse.
Faye
July 25, 2018
My vote is for the Bandana Blouse
Kathyab2
July 25, 2018
Love the peasant tops…such cute patterns!!
joanne
July 25, 2018
I love the bandana blouse. Thank you!
Pat F
July 25, 2018
Thanks for offering the “freebie” pattern this week. My vote is for the one piece bandana blouse. Easy is always welcome
Kim
July 25, 2018
I voted for the Peasant Blouse since I already have the sundress. I love the sundress pattern and have made it several times. :) Thanks for the freebies.
Caro Klein
July 25, 2018
Love all the selections,..however the peasant blouse is quaint and beautiful. Thanks…Caro
Dolly
July 25, 2018
I’m intrigued by the Bandana blouse. I hope it wins. Thank you for your generosity and thank you Pixie Faire. Because of the wonderful patterns offered and Freebie Friday I have a large four drawer file cabinet stuffed with patterns!
Dennis
July 25, 2018
The bandana blouse is extra cute. Thank you for a chance to vote for it.
Janice
July 25, 2018
I voted for the Simply Summer Sundress because it is so pretty. I like your story and the name for your patterns. Thank you and Cinnamon for the freebies.
Christine
July 25, 2018
I love your story about how you started, and the name of your little company. I let my grand daughters name everything, so i love that your daughter in law picked that for a name and why. So sweet. I personally like the bandana shirt best, but my grand daughter picked the dress, so im happy with whatever the choice, and will be purchasing more of your patterns in the future. Especially now that i know the story. Pixie faire has become my go to company, love all the fun choices. Thanks so much for free pattern.
Dorisanne
July 25, 2018
I like the Peasant Blouse best.
Monya
July 25, 2018
Voted for the sundress, they are all adorable, thank you!
Jil
July 25, 2018
Love the Bandanna Blouse, and I a lot of bandannas I can use to make it too. Thanks Chris for such cute patterns.
Marcie
July 25, 2018
Thank you Chris and Pixie Faire. I voted for the apron so many ways to make it.
Jeri
July 25, 2018
I voted for the Peasant Blouse. I already have the Bandana Blouse — love it! — and the Simply Summer Sundress — great pattern! Thank you for offering us such great patterns to choose from!
joyce
July 25, 2018
I voted for your sundress – the testers had some cute ideas that I want to try. Thank you for sharing.
Donna
July 25, 2018
Voted for the Bandana Blouse, it’s a bit different.
Lorraine M
July 25, 2018
I choose the Peasant Blouse because boho styles are so popular right now. If lengthened it could be an nightgown, a beach dress , so many possibilities! My AG Julie doll will look great wearing that top! Thank you for sharing your patterns with all of us!
Lorraine M
July 25, 2018
I choose the Peasant Blouse because boho styles are so popular right now. If lengthened it could be an nightgown, a beach dress , so many possibilities! My AG Julie doll will look great wearing that top! Thank you for sharing your patterns with all of us!
Adrienne
July 25, 2018
The peasant blouse with the two different sleeve variations!
Eveline
July 25, 2018
The Bandana Blouse would be my choice, it is so sweet. Would be great to sew I am sure adding a different type of blouse to the collection.
gina meacher
July 25, 2018
This one is going to be hard to pick they are all so neat and i can hardly wait til friday to see which one i can add to my collection
Sylvia
July 25, 2018
Thank you for the fabulous choices…interested in the 1 piece bandana blouse.
Debbie
July 25, 2018
These are all wonderful designs! I voted for the bandana shirt, it is really cute and versatile! Thank you for your generosity!
Christie
July 25, 2018
Thanks for your generosity! I am voting for the bandanna shirt—I’ve had that pattern on my wishlist for a while!
Janet B
July 25, 2018
Thanks Chris! I already have your bandanna blouse. It makes up so cute and has so many special touches. I voted for the pheasant blouse, but like the sun dress too
Vicki
July 25, 2018
Bandana blouse! Love the idea of it being made from one piece and just a bandana, and it’s so cute! Thank you for sharing your adorable patterns!
MAUREEN
July 25, 2018
I chose the bandana blouse since I already have the sundress – a previous Friday Freebie! I have a TON of old bandanas so I am really hoping that will win the day!
Susan
July 25, 2018
I chose the summer dress, simply because I’m trying to find unique clothes to make for the granddaughter’s doll… Thank you!
Helen
July 25, 2018
I chose the Bandana Blouse. I really hope it wins. I have been wanting to try it and I have so many neat bandanas!
Jeannette
July 25, 2018
Really cute designs, Love them all, My vote is for the bandana blouse. Thank you so much for offering such great patterns.
Bernice
July 25, 2018
I picked the bandana blouse, but any one of these would be appreciated.
Gloria
July 25, 2018
Peasant blouse is so cute…and looks fairly easy. Voting for it today. Thank you!
Judy
July 25, 2018
Love the apron!
Barb
July 25, 2018
Thank you again for offering us a Freebee. I chose the sundress, so pretty!
Sandy Stave
July 25, 2018
How very clever! I’ve always wondered how to use the banana squares, but never knew how. Thank you.
MYRA
July 25, 2018
Thank you SO much for your generosity, Chris!
What a tough decision. I have some of your patterns and love them all and LOVE your telling us about how you got the name for your designs.
I chose the bandana blouse but will feel blessed no matter which pattern wins.
Vicki
July 25, 2018
Love that apron!!!
Cathy
July 25, 2018
This has been the hardest choice I think!! The Peasant top and dress are so cute but I chose the Bandana Blouse simply because the one piece caught my attention And Bandanas and fat quarters are so inexpensive
Feriba
July 25, 2018
Thank you Chris I love all the patterns,I will vote on the one I don’t have.
rita
July 25, 2018
I have read the reviews the reviews on the bandana shirt they are wonderful - can be long for a dress and i think you could use fat quarters—-
Kathy H
July 25, 2018
I vote for the Peasant Blouse. Thank You.
Donna
July 25, 2018
The Bandana Blouse has so many possibilities and there are so many unique bandanas to be found! Thank you for a tough decision on the selections.
Lee Ann
July 25, 2018
What a pretty little summer dress. Surely hope it gets the most votes. Thank you for the super selection.
My journey into designing doll clothes patterns began in 2012 when my granddaughter decided she wanted an American Girl® doll. So I bought her a doll... and I bought one for me! Since she lives in Wisconsin and I live in Texas, I had to have my own doll so I could sew outfits and send them to her. My family was so impressed with the outfits that I was sending to her that they decided I should sell my patterns online. When I couldn’t think of an original name for my company, my amazing daughter-in-law came up with Love U Bunches because that is how I sign all the cards and letters that I send to my granddaughters: Love U Bunches, Grandma!.
Patricia Horton
July 27, 2018
I loved the Peasant Blouses……..they are so cute!!!
and the DRESS?? so adorable!!!!
I also like the handerchief design blouse you made. That was gorgeous as well!!!
Never did think of making anything from those hankies!!! They are cute!!!
Thank you for the pattern!!! That was wonderful of you!!!!