Learn how to make a bag for your American Girl Doll. It is a basic easy method for creating a cool and different american doll accessory you can use for a number of uses. It can be built to almost any measurement you need and from a variety of products. We have bundled some video tutorials to exhibit some of the styles you could make on your own. You don’t have to always be good at sewing – it’s that straightforward. Create a great cute handbag from jean material, lace, card board, you can even utilize a tictac box or even Juicie. Use your inspirational items in order to envision the way you would like it to look and you’ll end up being impressed by the way you can come up with a tote to complement all your American Girl Dolls Clothing.

Most of these steps aren’t necessary for each purse. These kind of methods detailed tend to be for a stitched or glued cloth handbag accessory. Watch videos for more suggestions on the way to make a handbag for the American Girl Doll.

Ways to make a Doll Bag.

Trim four sections of material from cloth fabric:

One 3 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ (8.25cm x 5.7cm) rectangle (flap liner)

One 3 1/4″ x 2″ (8.25cm x 5cm) rectangle (front)

One 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ (8.25cm x 11.4cm) rectangle (for the back with flap)

One 15″ x 1 3/4″ (38cm x 4.4cm) rectangular shape (strap)

Additionally you may cut an additional piece for the trim 3 1/4″ (8.25cm) wide.

Then, press one long edge of the flap lining 1/4″ (6mm) on the wrong side and sew. Repeat this step with the front piece.

Use the ruler to sketch a line 3/4″ (19mm) from the the shorter edge of the back of the flap. Center your piece of trim above the line and sew in place. This step is optional.

Sew the flap liner, with all the right sections with each other all the way to the top of back flap where sides that aren’t sewn and top ends. Make sure that you connect the flap liner to the side on the back with flap with the trim. Stitch the front to the bottom part of the rear flap the same way.

Cross sew with the layers along long sides of back the flap. Trim the seam to along the cross-stitching. This will help prevent a lot of fraying. Cut off corners close to stitching, turn to the right and press.

Press the longer edges of the handles 1/4″ (6mm) to the wrong side. Repeat so that folded edges meet in the center. Press again so the exterior pressed sides meet. Stitch.

Put the ends from the handle 1/2″ (12.7mm) in the inside of the top of the front and stitch into place.

Fold flap down and press. It’s complete, have fun with the unique doll accessory!

Additional Recommendations

Try out utilizing various sizes of ribbon or pipe cleaners for the strap.

Make use of the flat side of the scissors to push and smooth out the corners.

Use Hot Glue or Epoxy Sticks instead of regular sewing thread.

Work with several types of materials or items which support the cloth which look like several types of designer bags, just like a real back pack.

Alternative Items Used:

About 1 foot of medium weight woven material

Matching twine

Ribbon

Sewing machine (alternatively; needle and thread; glue stick, hot glue gun)

Ruler

Scissor

Pencil or fabric marker

Scotch Tape

Cardboard Paper

For protection, be careful when using scissors, small needles, hot glue and sewing machines – follow warning labels.

When it’s all done you and the Girl Doll will be geared up with a hand made handbag that was made by you.