Picnic Accessories
This set is made for 18-inch dolls such as the American Girl Doll. These are some of the favorites from the children’s sewing classes that I teach.
Blanket
Supply List
Fat quarter of Cotton Fabric
Freezer paper, wrapping paper or newspaper to draw your pattern
Sewing supplies
Step 1 - Make the Pattern
Draw an 18 x 18 square on paper. Label it “picnic blanket – cut 1”
Draw an 18 x 18 square on paper. Label it “picnic blanket – cut 1”
Step 2 – Cut the fabrics
Pin the pattern on to the fabric and cut out.
Pin the pattern on to the fabric and cut out.
Step 3 – Hem
Fold all four edges 1/2 inch and press.
Fold all four edges 1/2 inch and press.
Fold the edges another 1/2 inch pinning as you go.
Sew along this edge to make the hem.
Enjoy Your Picnic Blanket!
Picnic Basket
Supply List
1/4 yard of fabric
Square of felt
Freezer paper, wrapping paper or newspaper to draw your pattern
Sewing supplies
Step 1 – Make the Basket Pattern
Draw a 9 x 12 inch rectangle on paper.
Draw a 9 x 12 inch rectangle on paper.
Fold this in half.
Draw a rectangle at each corner that is 1 inch up from the fold and 1 1/4 inches in from the sides.
Cut out this little rectangle.
Open the pattern and label it “picnic basket – cut 1 of fabric and 1 of felt”
Step 2 – Make the Basket Handle Pattern
Draw and 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch rectangle on paper and label it “Basket Handle – cut 1 of fabric and 1 of felt”
Step 3 – Cut the fabrics
Stack the fabric and felt on the table. Pin the basket and handle patterns on top and cut them out.
Stack the fabric and felt on the table. Pin the basket and handle patterns on top and cut them out.
Step 4 – Sew the Handle
Place the handle fabric and together with “pretty” sides touching and pin.
Sew along both long edges using a 3/8 seam.
Turn the tube pretty side out.
Top stitch along both long edges using your presser foot as a guide.This will keep the handle flat and neat.
Step 5 – Attach the Handle
Mark the center of the fabric and the top and bottom edges.
Mark the center of the fabric and the top and bottom edges.
Center the handle a the dots with “pretty” sides touching. Make the edges even and pin.
Stitch across the handle to hold it in place using a 1/4 inch seam.
Step 6 – Top Edges
Place the fabric and felt together with pretty sides touching. Make the top and bottom edges even and pin.
Sew the top and bottom edges using a 3/8 inch seam.
Turn pretty side out.
Step 7 – Sew the Sides Edges
Fold the basket in half with the fabric touching and felt on the outside. Make the edges even and pin.
Sew both sides using a 3/8 inch seam.
Step 8 – Sew the Corners
Pull the notched corners out and bring the edges together shaping the bag. Make the edges even and pin.
Pull the notched corners out and bring the edges together shaping the bag. Make the edges even and pin.
Sew the corners using a 3/8 inch seam.
Turn basket pretty side out.
Basket Liner
Supply List
1/4 yard of Cotton Fabric
Freezer paper, wrapping paper or newspaper to draw your pattern
Pinking sheers
Sewing supplies
Step 1 - Make the Pattern
Draw an 8 x 8 square on paper. Label it “basket liner – cut 1”
Step 2 – Cut the fabrics
Pin the pattern to the fabric and cut out using pinking sheers. Place liner in basket.
Enjoy the Basket and Liner!
Bandana
Supply List
Fat quarter of Cotton Fabric
Two 10 inch long pieces of 1/4 inch wide ribbon
Fray Check (optional)
Freezer paper, wrapping paper or newspaper to draw your pattern
Sewing supplies
Step 1 - Make the Pattern
Draw an 8 x 6 inch rectangle on paper.
Draw an 8 x 6 inch rectangle on paper.
On one long side measure and mark a dot 1 1/2 inches from the bottom.
Draw a line from that dot to the opposite top corner.
Cut out the label it “bandana – cut 2 on fold”
Step 2 – Cut the fabrics
Fold the fabric in half and pin the pattern on the fold. Cut out the pattern.
Repeat this for the lining fabric.
Step 3 – Attach the Ties
Use a fabric marker to make a dot at the middle of each short side.
Use a fabric marker to make a dot at the middle of each short side.
Pin the ribbons over each dot. The ribbons will face in to the fabric like the picture.
Stitch in place using a 1/4 inch seam.
Step 4 – Sew the Bandana
Place both fabrics together with “pretty” sides touching. Make even and pin.
Place both fabrics together with “pretty” sides touching. Make even and pin.
Mark an opening on one of the side edges.
Sew around using a 3/8 inch seam. Do not sew the opening shut.
Step 5 – Clip Corners
Carefully clip a small triangle off each corner. Do not cu your stitching.
Carefully clip a small triangle off each corner. Do not cu your stitching.
Turn pretty side out and use a point turner to make nice square corners.
Step 6 – Finishing
Press neatly then top stitch around the edge using your presser foot as a guide.
Press neatly then top stitch around the edge using your presser foot as a guide.
Add a drop of fray check to the ribbon ends.
Enjoy your Bandana!
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1 comment:
Thank you so much for sharing your easy patterns. My daughter got an AG type doll and a children's sewing machine for Christmas. This is just right for a beginner.
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