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From: kkirk
Date: 11-11-2003, 01:39 PM (1 of 9)
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hi, i am looking for a web sight or if anybody wants to sell barbie doll patterns, my daughter is 6, and loves to help me sew, and i thought barbie clothes would be a easy project her and i can share thanks kathy |
User: kkirk
Member since: 11-11-2003 Total posts: 3 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 11-11-2003, 03:01 PM (2 of 9)
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You can get Barbie (fashion doll) patterns at any fabric store that sells patterns...I know Butterick and McCalls BOTH have patterns for Barbies... also if you go to www.google.com and type in Barbie patterns you get all kinds of listings.. Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: woodywoodpecker
Date: 11-11-2003, 09:41 PM (3 of 9)
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Don't forget to check out second hand stores and also garage sales in the summer time. Also check out the local library they may have or are able to bring in a book for you with patterns. Years ago there was a ladies magazine that use to have barbie patterns in them, although I have been reading that the old patterns don't fit the new barbie dolls but haven't tried them yet. Try www.perestroika.ca/htm2/vest/vestpatterns.php There is a vest pattern on there for Barbie. I checked my pattern stash of patterns I have aquired over the years and it looks like I had a book from the library called Godey's Lady's Book 1852 Fashion Doll Costume by Lynn K. Johnson. There is alot of patterns to copy,it's for 12" dolls but you may want to check it out and see if it will work for you. |
User: woodywoodpecker
Member since: 11-07-2003 Total posts: 242 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 11-12-2003, 07:40 AM (4 of 9)
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Barbie dolls aren't easy to sew for because they are so small. Have you thought of an 18 inch little girl doll (American Girl size). To encourage your daughter to enjoy sewing is a great idea but it shouldn't be frustrating and difficult or she won't like it. Barbie can be frustrating and difficult even for experienced adults with finer motor skills. That is just my opinion. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 11-12-2003, 05:47 PM (5 of 9)
Do you crochet ?? My MIL used to sit down in the evening to watch TV a little, and in 2 evenings she made my neice 10 outfits for her Barbie. (this included hats and shoes or socks also)Used very little thread , also..I used to take a craft magazine that had Barbie patters in it periodically, but that has been too many years ago to find them now..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: kkirk
Date: 11-12-2003, 07:02 PM (6 of 9)
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thanks everybody for the great ideas, amanda and i will be hitting the second hand shops and crafts stores this weekend. I couldnt have timed it better, we are getting our first snow this weekend.YUK! if anybody has old patterns they need to get rid of let me know, i also collect vintage doll and clothes patterns. thanks again kathy 
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User: kkirk
Member since: 11-11-2003 Total posts: 3
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From: BigMama
Date: 12-07-2003, 09:15 AM (7 of 9)
| I would like to suggest also that if you have a JoAnn's close by you can get patterns there on sale for 99 cents many times throughout the year. I usually buy two..one to use and one to save.....Can't beat the price and it's nice to have the patterns on hand. |
User: BigMama
Member since: 01-10-2003 Total posts: 11 |
From: kylefty
Date: 12-08-2003, 06:56 PM (8 of 9)
| BigMama-just curious, why do you save one? |
User: kylefty
Member since: 01-02-2003 Total posts: 33 |
From: BigMama
Date: 12-08-2003, 07:00 PM (9 of 9)
| Two reason I guess....I love having a pristine uncut pattern and also because I am very careless with my patterns and have them stuck here and there on fabric waiting to be cut so I know that if I get desperate for a particular pattern, there is always one perfect waiting for me. |
User: BigMama
Member since: 01-10-2003 Total posts: 11 |
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