Learn how to make an American Girl Doll poncho or poncho for any 18" doll.
This is an easy no-sew project unless you want to add trim or a ribbon closure.
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WHAT YOU NEED:
- 13" square of fleece fabric
- Scissor
- Ruler
- Trim and ribbon (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS :
STEP 1: CUTTING FABRIC
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
To find the center of the fabric, fold the square of fabric into a triangle, fold again to make a smaller triangle.
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
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.
The neck opening will be 3" wide. With sharp scissors, cut between the two pins along the crease.
STEP 4: NECK OPENING
To make 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.
STEP 5: FRONT OPENING
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.
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!
The American Girl doll poncho is complete and ready for the doll to go out with her friends or shopping!
This is a great gift for any little girl who plays with American Girl dolls or any 18" doll.
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