Although I normally only make art dolls, I decided to try my hand at a doll that was just one step up from your average rag doll. And I decided to offer her as a free pattern and tutorial here on the Magic Bean!
L'il More Than Your Average Rag Doll (L'il for short) is a 20" (50.8cm) tall all cloth doll, suitable as a play doll for children aged 3 and over. With button eyes, yarn hair, her body is soft and cuddly.
And the step by step photo instructions not only include how to sew and make the doll's body it also includes how to make her little knickers, shoes and a completely reversible dress. The instructions also cover some great sewing tricks like using French seams and "stitching in the ditch", so this project is also a great opportunity to improve your sewing skills.
I hope the kids in your life will enjoy the magic of flipping that dress from one side to another as much as I hope you enjoy making this little cutie.
Click the link to Download L'il More Than a Rag Doll Instructions and Pattern
and don't forget to Download Dress, Knickers and Shoes for L'il More Than Your Average Rag Doll Instructions and Patterns
Tip: If you are having trouble downloading the instructions and pattern for this doll then please ensure that you have Adobe Reader installed and that you have updated your Adobe Reader. It is free to both download the reader and to update it, just click the link to visit the Adobe
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And that's not all! Click the link to get the instructions and free pattern to make L'il a pair of pyjamas and slippers.
And don't forget to check out the rest of my free patterns and tutorials by clicking the link.
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Hi! I would like to thank you for this wonderful pattern. Thanks a lot for making it available for people like me.
Thank you.
Posted by: Arlette | October 15, 2012 at 01:00 PM
Colleen, she is so adorable. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing your pattern!
Posted by: Stephanie in MI | July 24, 2012 at 01:20 AM
Colleen, you sweety, this is the PERFECT gift for my friend's little girl! I intend to make her & her cute clothes! AND I look forward to making the pjs as well! You are ever-generous, and an absolute LIVING doll! XXXOOO! Kai
Posted by: Kai | July 20, 2012 at 09:00 AM
Very nice! And thanks for the free down loads. I'm so glad you linked up with me!
Posted by: connie | July 20, 2012 at 02:03 AM
Thank you for the tutorial and pattern. I'm always looking for new ones to try. This doll is adorable!
Posted by: Jenny Green | July 19, 2012 at 03:40 PM
Hey Colleen, what a cutie she is. I have forwarded your blog link to a friend in the US. I don't have any little kids around me, but I'm sure if I make one of your L'il More than a Rag Dolls, they will come... ;o))) Great job and for sure I'll be back for the pj's...Romona
Posted by: Romona | July 18, 2012 at 10:15 AM
She is a Cake Colleen!
Thanks for your generosity...
Greetings
Rosa
Posted by: Rosa | July 17, 2012 at 04:31 PM
She is darling Colleen and thanks for giving her to us free. I know how hard you work on your patterns. You are so generous!
hugs Karen
Posted by: Karen Mallory | July 17, 2012 at 04:14 PM
Oh she is SOOOO darling and the pyjamas are just way too sweet. She makes you want to snuggle up and have a snooze while hugging her.
Posted by: Kitty Babcock | July 17, 2012 at 10:03 AM
She is adorable:)
Posted by: Mary Ann | July 17, 2012 at 09:15 AM
She is very cute Colleen. Thank you for the pattern.
Posted by: shashi | July 17, 2012 at 07:00 AM