A bit about dipping your toe into Sewing American Girl Doll Clothes

[@mishti06]

Lovely video❤ I came across it by chance. I've been sewing for dolls for a very very long time and I can assure you, you don't have a hoarding problem😊. If you do, then I do too😂.When you have a creative mind it's only natural to see possibility in anything, and therefore easy to build a collection of fabric. It's so nice to see people getting into sewing again and the doll community is just a wonderful bunch of people.

[@Lots2See]

They really are! I love the doll community and I have learned so much from being apart of it 🥰

[@GracefulRetiredLife]

Hello my friend, I love that you are sewing. Thank you for sharing all your information. I love to sew for my American Girls, I reuse fabrics and baby clothes from thrift shopping. I use patterns once in a while. I normally like to design my own different outfits, sometimes using different things, like Xmas stocking or Santa Hat and other things. I enjoyed your video.

[@Lots2See]

Hello 😊 thank you for watching. I was going to do a video using a Christmas stocking to make a Christmas dress but unfortunately my health slowed me down this year. I enjoy making outfits from previously used items as well, it’s a lot of fun. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@nanasewdear]

You are one of my favorite AG Tube subs. I love watching your free-spirited cutting and sewing. Somewhere a home ec. teacher is hyperventilating! Your garments always turn out wonderfully, though. It's so much fun to see other adults enjoying AG the way I do. #VirtualDollClub!!

[@Lots2See]

Thank you! 🥰 your home ec. Teacher comment made me laugh so hard! 😂 it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed when you are learning to do something on your own, I like to keep it simple. I like to weigh things before I start, what do I really loose if this doesn’t turn out right, vs what I will learn. I love that with doll clothes the stakes aren’t nearly as high since it’s relatively a small amount of fabric 😂

[@clairep3688]

Thank you so much for all of the sewing advice! I really want to get into making doll clothes one day when I have more money and time, so this was very encouraging and I will definitely come back and watch it again!

[@Lots2See]

Thank you for watching 😊 I hope you do try it someday, I find it very enjoyable.

[@buffmontana4203]

Of all the commercial patterns I think McCalls is the best. They come with all of the pattern pieces and step by step instructions so you don't have to worry about your printer ink running out in the middle of printing. Just watch out for sales for patterns at Joanns. I have a giant stash of fabric too. I have more ideas in my head than doing the actual sewing. Oh...another very important tool is an iron!

[@Lots2See]

I will definitely check that out! Thank you for the tip. I have so many more ideas than I have time too lol. An iron is an important tool, I don’t actually use mine that often though 😬 i probably should lol 😂 Thank you for watching 💕

[@karlc2869]

@@Lots2See Lots 2 See, I subbed. BTW don't compare Overboard to Falling for Christmas. Thanks, girl.

[@Lots2See]

@@karlc2869 I said it sounded like the plot to overboard, based on how he described it. I haven’t watched it yet, but it’s on my list 😊 also a fan of Lindsey and I’m happy she is back! Also thank you for the sub 💕

[@karlc2869]

@@Lots2See BTW the media should say sorry to Lindsay now.

[@TheCartoonluver23]

I was thinking about making American girl clothes in the new year! This is helpful!

[@jamfamily5]

Thank you fir sharing these valuable tips!

[@Dolly-Millie]

This is simply wonderful, thanks for sharing the joy! Just subscribed Xo Dolly & Millie

[@Lots2See]

Thank you so much 😊

[@scritch]

Oh my gosh, thank you so so much for this video! This was even more helpful and informative than I even hoped for! Seriously, you went above and beyond (especially since you've been sick!) and this video is just fantastic. This is really giving me the confidence to actually go out and finally try sewing for my dolls, and for once I feel like I've actually got a place to start. You're an absolute gem

[@Lots2See]

Thank you for suggesting it! And if you have any questions don’t hesitate to email me at [e-mail].

[@sweetpea0308]

Just found your channel! Thank you!! I am starting to get into sewing clothes for my AG'S and this video was very helpful. I definitely subscribed. 🙂🙂🙂

[@Lots2See]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@hildasantiago-perez7470]

Also I learn how make crochet dresses for my dolls it’s so interesting

[@AllycatlovesAG]

I need to get back into sewing as it’s winter break and I don’t have to worry about homework. I bought fabric over the summer and never used it

[@Lots2See]

Sometimes it’s really hard to motivate myself but I always really enjoy it when I knuckle down and get started 😊

[@AllycatlovesAG]

@@Lots2See What should I make?

[@Lots2See]

You can dive down the historical rabbit hole with me 😁 PemberleyThreads on Etsy has my full attention right now.

[@AllycatlovesAG]

@@Lots2See I love their account! I sewed a historical piece over the summer and want to do more

[@Lots2See]

I got everything to work on the puffy coat……but I lost the fabric 🤦🏼‍♀️ and my room is a mess right now, but eventually a tutorial and pattern is coming… hopefully 😂

[@firecracker3911]

Fantastic! You are an inspiration to me!

[@Lots2See]

I am happy to hear that 😊 thank you for watching!

[@vincenowell9172]

New subscriber here. Great video. And I tend to undersell my doll clothing too. I sew mostly for fashion dolls, but I want to get into sewing for the AGs.

[@Lots2See]

Welcome 😊 and thank you, AG clothing has led me into making clothes for my daughter and hopefully soon making clothing for myself. I hope my video is helpful and if you have any questions just let me know 😊

[@paulettepalmer4860]

Your host doll is really pretty! Is she a cyo? My advice for learning to sew is practice, practice and practice!🙂 That's the only way to build confidence-go forth!😁

[@Lots2See]

Thank you for watching 😊 she is a custom I made from a gently used Julie.

[@CherishedDollFriends]

Excellent video. I am planning to start my journey of sewing AG clothes. This was so helpful and practical. Thank you so much! New subscriber. 😊

[@Lots2See]

💕 awesome thank you so much for watching!!

[@kristinacobb2662]

Watch for 1 99 patterns on sale at Joanns and Hobby Lobby 😀

[@Lots2See]

I will definitely do that in the future 😊 thank you for watching!

[@lindaf382]

I like to go to the thrift store and get an extra large pair of jeans or jeans skirt. You'd be surprised how may doll clothes you can get out of it. Choice of many different shades ,too. Also, men's dress shirts have the nicest patterns and colors. Again, you can get a couple doll dresses or even boy doll dress shirts. Prices are cheap and there are discounts on certain colored tickets.

[@hildasantiago-perez7470]

Thank you very much it help me a lot

[@Lots2See]

I am happy to hear it! 😊

[@nerdyicy6614]

Another good tip- If you have tracing paper you don't have to print the pattern out. I used an ultra-fine sharpie and traced the pattern from my laptop screen, making sure it was to scale. I like the tracing paper as it seems like it'll hold up well and it's really flexible!

[@Lots2See]

Awesome, I will try that! Thank you 😊

[@nerdyicy6614]

@@Lots2See No problem!

[@americangirllifeguides4523]

This video is so helpful I have been wanting to do more for my dolls but had no idea where to start so thanks for all these amazing tips

[@Lots2See]

Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@Dollsinthesnow]

Hey April how are u doing are u excited for Christmas!!!

[@Lots2See]

Yes I am excited thank you for asking. I’m doing ok, still getting over CoVID but much better than last week, and Merry Christmas are you excited for Christmas?

[@Dollsinthesnow]

@@Lots2See Covid sucks I had it four times and you’re very welcome I hope you feel better soon

[@Lots2See]

Thank you 😊

[@Dollsinthesnow]

@@Lots2See you’re welcome welcome

[@pamelawilliams2235]

Does anyone have experience using the Cricut to cut out patterns? I need to know how to download patterns. Thanks

[@Lots2See]

I haven’t ever tried that before, when you purchase patterns online they will send you a link to download the pattern.

[@TotallyDolls]

I would like to sew clothes but I just don't have the talent, I guess.

[@Lots2See]

It takes practice and patience. I plan to do some tutorials in the future maybe those will help. If it’s something you are really interested in please don’t give up on it.