Learn how to make an 18-inch doll poncho. This is an easy no-sew project unless you want to add trim or a ribbon closure.![18-inch doll Poncho]()
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WHAT YOU NEED to make the 18-inch doll poncho
- 13" square of fleece fabric
- Scissor
- Ruler
- Trim and ribbon (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS to make the 18-inch doll poncho
STEP 1: CUTTING FABRIC
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From fleece fabric cut a 13" square. Round the corners, if you wish. We have an easy tutorial on how to round corners.
STEP 2: CENTER OF FABRIC
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To find the center of the fabric, fold the square of the fabric into a triangle, fold again to make a smaller triangle.
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With an iron, press where points come together to make creases in the fabric. Open the fabric and where the creases come together, this is the center of the fabric.
STEP 3: PREPARING FOR NECK OPENING
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Place the ruler along one crease line with the 1 1/2" mark on the ruler at the center point. To make the opening, place a pin at the 0" and 3" marks.![Doll Poncho Tutorial - Mark Opening]()
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The neck opening will be 3" wide. With sharp scissors, cut between the two pins along the crease.
STEP 4: NECK OPENING
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To make the front neckline opening, find a glass or other round object that measures about 3” or less. Place only half the glass on the 3” cut line. With a pen, trace around half the glass. With a scissor, cut along the marking.
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STEP 5: FRONT OPENING
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On the front center crease line with a ruler measure down 2” from the neckline and mark with a pen. With a scissor, begin cutting about 1/8” from the marked line, then across the bottom and up the other side about 1/8" from the marked line.
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When finished cutting, test to see if the poncho fits over the doll's head. If it doesn’t, you will have to adjust the by cutting a little more fabric.
STEP 6: EMBELLISHMENTS (optional)
If you wish, you can add embellishments and also use ribbon at the neck to tie the poncho closed. Your choice!
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The 18-inch doll poncho is complete and ready for the doll to go out with her friends or shopping!
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This is a great gift for any little girl who plays with 18-inch dolls.
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