Do you want to create doll clothes that can go together to make a series of nice outfits?
Do you want a plan that you can use to gradually build a co-ordinating collection for your doll?
Do you want a formula based on types of garments so you can use patterns that already have?
If you say yes to any of these questions then planning and sewing a doll clothes capsule collection is the way to go.
What is a doll clothes capsule?
The idea of a wardrobe capsule for people has been around for a while. If you search for wardrobe capsule on Pinterest and select summer capsule you get something like this:
You find collections of clothes divided into types of garments and coordinating colours so you can mix and match and create lots of different outfits.
The doll clothes capsule works the same way.
I have used a simple capsule formula that can be repeated so you can build whatever size doll clothes collection you like. You can make separate capsules where only a few items might cross over or you can plan a series of colour coordinated capsules so nearly all the pieces can be mixed and matched.
I have put together a Summer doll clothes capsule based on my simple formula of 3 tops, 2 bottoms, a jacket and a dress. I will also be making an infinity scarf or two and a bag or two to go with it.
I have gotten my inspiration from a fashion vlogger on youtube.
I'll be using the free gathered skirt that has the sewn on elastic casing band and the free tank top pattern.
I decided to use the shirt that has the roll tab sleeves as my third top because I think it will also work nicely as a second jacket and look great layered over the other tops or the dress.
I am offering each garment as a separate pattern so you can just buy what interests you.
I thought it might be useful to also offer them as a Summer collection so it takes some of the planning out of the creative process. You will find these designs and the combined collection inside the Summer Capsule section in my Etsy shop during Summer 2021.
Summer dress
Summer gathered shorts - still to be published
Summer Strappy top
Summer Tank top -
free when you get the newsletter
Gathered skirt with a sewn on band -
free pattern and instructions when you get the newsletter or see instructions on my blog here.
Summer cardigan
1806 Open neck blouse
(extra layer plus extra top)
I am offering each garment as a separate pattern so you can just buy what interests you.
I thought it might be useful to also offer them as a Summer collection so it takes some of the planning out of the creative process. You will find these designs and the combined collection inside the Summer Capsule section in my Etsy shop during Summer 2021.
Happy Doll Dressmaking,
Val