Okay this might seem like the craziest gift, but I tell you my little girl is going to adore a stack of these baby doll diapers. Really a diaper is the only 'clothes' our babies wear, if any.
These are very easy to make, but if you want a simple pattern so you don't have to spend time figuring it out you may download the
Instructions for making a diaper for a child's doll:
Cut two pieces of fabric. I used a soft flannel, in pink of course (in my daughter's eyes there are no other colors).
Stitch the two pieces right sides together. Leave about a 2 inch opening on the straight edge along the back for turning.
Clip corners and curves. Turn the fabric right side out. Whip stitch opening closed. Sew velcro on the inside of the back flaps and on the outside of the front. I am confusing the you with the picture. Pretend it is flipped over. Actually this is easy, just lay your diaper out and fold it up and you will see where the velcro goes. It is probably a good idea to try it on your doll to get the correct velcro placement.
These only take minutes, including the time it takes to re-thread the sewing machine needle when the thread breaks sewing the velcro on (does anyone have any tips for this). My daughter aka "little mommy" will be in heaven with this gift
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I'm off to think of some ideas for the boys!
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I put a velcro strip all the way across the fron of the diaper that way it will fit even the smaller dolls and stuffed animals.
Thank you so much for posting this tutorial! I just purchased a Baby Alive for my daughter for Christmas. I was shocked at how much the little Baby Alive diapers were in the store and was thinking I could make some for her. Your webpage was the first one that popped up with a pattern. Thanks again for making my day!
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Wow – they are simple!! Thanks so much for this post. I don’t have a sewing machine, but I’m sure I can do this by hand. It’ll take longer of course and I’ll only have time to do one or two, but it’ll be worth it.
Thank you, thank you for this tutorial! This is exactly what I was looking for, it was easy to follow and they turned out great!!
LOVE your site! Great work!! You are very talented!
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I glue the velcro strips Aleens Tacky Glue. A strong bond.
thank you for the cute pattern! I whipped up a pair of these last night, much to my daughter’s delight. they were quick and easy to put together!
OHMIGOSH! This is perfect. 10 minutes of work and a HUGE grin from my daughter! Will alter the pattern later to make it just a tad narrower in the crotch, but AWESOME! Thank You!
Thanks for the pattern! I made a diaper for my daughter’s doll, and plan to make another pair for a gift.
I linked to your post here:
http://paintingpinkpajamas.blogspot.com/2010/02/making-doll-clothes-quick-hat-and.html
I linked to this post in my post about baby-doll diapers. Thanks for sharing!
http://maemaedaily.com/2010/02/the-simple-baby-doll-diaper/
I have some nice baby blue polar fleece and I’m going to do a no-sew version of this tomorrow for my kids. Great pattern. Thank you!
will have to make some for my granddaughter, she will love them. thanks
I’m going to bookmark this post…
I am just about finished making my first Waldorf style doll! This diaper will be perfect. Thanks!