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DIY American Girl Crafts and Clothing

07/02/2016 By Charlene 14 Comments

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American Girl Doll DIY Ideas

 

Well we have finally purchased our first American Girl doll.  My 7 year old got Lea for her birthday this year and now I am finally elbow deep in all the accessories and books and clothes for Lea.  She is a fairly high maintenance addition to our family 😉

I thought I would put together a list of ideas if you have little American Girl fans at home.  Some fun crafts, simple sewing projects and other things you can make yourself for your dolls.

I would love to hear about anything you have made for your little American Girl dolls.  It is never to early to start thinking ahead to holiday gifts- so you might save this post for ideas to create something special for your little one.

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DIY Rolling Closet

*Unfortunately I can not find the original source for this idea.  I do have a DIY rolling crate tutorial here that is similar.

American Girl Crafts

Darling matching legwarmers for little ones and dolls

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DIY Doll Play Grill

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DIY Uneven Bars for Dolls

DIY American Girl clothing

DIY American Girl Tutu

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DIY Lemonade Stand 

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DIY Lea Hairstyle of the Year

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DIY ice cream cart 

DIY American Girl Bed

DIY American Girl Quilt and Bed

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American Girl Flower Crown and Bun

DIY american girl stable

DIY Horse Stable

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DIY Clothing Storage

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DIY American Girl bottles and napkins

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DIY American Girl Star Wars outfit

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DIY American Girl Lea’s Rainforest House

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DIY American Girl Dog Bed

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DIY American Girl Potting Bench

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DIY American Girl Bean Bag Chair

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DIY American Girl Picnic Table and Bench

DIY american girl crafts

DIY American Girl Hammock

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DIY Sleep Mask (how fun for slumber parties!)

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DIY American Girl French Bakery

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Hula Skirts for American Girls

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DIY Sports Accessories from a sock!

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DIY American Girl Tulle Skirt

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DIY Hammock for American Girl

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DIY Doll Swing from a Dollar Store tub

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DIY Beach Tote 

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American Girl DIY laptop

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DIY American Girl Tent

 

DIY American Girl Doll Closet

American Girl Closet Idea

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DIY Clothes Hangers for the closet

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DIY American Girl Bedding sets

 

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How to Curl American Girl doll hair

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DIY sleeping bag- that rolls up!

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Not specifically for American Girl dolls but should work nonetheless- Bike Bucket Tutorial

american girl crafts

And one more adorable blanket and matching pillow set.  Such a cute gift idea!

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American Girl nightgown  (there is a big girl version as well to make a matching set)

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DIY Pineapple Purse

 

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DIY Lighted Bakery for American Girl

If that isn’t enough inspiration, here are some fun items you can purchase for your American Girl dolls:

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Scooter// Camping Set // Robe Set // Pineapple Purse to match the DIY above // Eye Mask (to match the DUY project above) // Hair Brush 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Children's Activities Tagged With: American Girl DIY

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Comments

  1. Carrie says

    07/03/2016 at 7:44 AM

    Thanks for the fun ideas! The laptop link is not working correctly!

  2. Charlene says

    07/03/2016 at 10:02 AM

    Hi Carrie!

    Sorry about that. Here is the link:

  3. Rachel the awesome says

    11/11/2016 at 7:17 PM

    I had the American girl bug as a kid and now the girl I babysit has Lea and Grace. We love to do lots of DIYs to save money and have a fun activity together. We made an adorable bakery cart out of a hinged shoe box. We taped 2 shishkebab skewers to the sides of the shoe box, the same side that has the hinged attachment. On the kebab skewers we hung a sign saying “la petite patisserie”. We made cakes and cookies out of polymer clay (there are lots of tutorials, but they are pretty easy to figure out without them). We put a napkin over the box as a table cloth. When she is done playing, all the foods and accesories all fit inside the shoe box. Took us about 10 mins and its been hours of fun. You can use this basic idea to make fruit stands, lemonade stands or whatever else you desire.
    Also look at thrift stores and on craigslist and facebook yardsales for AG stuff. we’ve gotten a haul from facebook worth over 1000 new, for under 100. And I have found doll beds, small kitchens and other doll sized things in thrift stores for cheap. keep your eyes open.

  4. Charlene says

    11/11/2016 at 8:10 PM

    You must be an amazing babysitter Rachel! Great ideas!

  5. Sandy Watts says

    12/05/2016 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks for posting links to some great ideas! My daughter decorated a small tree for her dolls, we even made them stockings for their fireplace! (I wish I could upload a picture! ☺) The dolls are my daughters favorite toys, we find lots of fun crafts and printable to make for them!

  6. Charlene says

    12/05/2016 at 11:20 PM

    Oh my gosh that sounds adorable Sandy! What a sweet Christmas memory she will have 🙂

  7. madyson says

    12/08/2016 at 2:31 PM

    I have made a little bed side table and a matching pillow set for my american girl
    her name is madeline

  8. Greta says

    04/06/2017 at 10:06 AM

    This is amazing, Can’t wait to try it for a friend’s grandchildren. Thanks so much.

  9. Vicki Loeffler says

    05/05/2017 at 11:34 AM

    I tried the Another Storage Idea link twice. It took me to a snowstorm pic once and the tent page the second time. Is there a working link? Love the tent, by the way! I will be making a couple for my grand daughters dolls.

    Thank you!

  10. Norma says

    05/14/2017 at 12:38 AM

    Laptop is a great idea!!

  11. Angela M. TRENCHIK says

    02/11/2018 at 8:05 AM

    Wow! What a great article. My daughters played with them, and now my granddaughter does too. I have had as much fun making them clothes and accessories over the years as they have had playing with them. Thank you so much for so many ideas.

  12. Charlene says

    02/11/2018 at 11:26 AM

    Oh lucky girls to have a crafty Grandma. 🙂

  13. Haileigh says

    06/11/2018 at 3:24 PM

    Can u guys send me stuff like that

  14. anna says

    06/28/2018 at 5:32 PM

    oh my gosh!!!!!! these things are soooooooo easy and cute! I have two dolls Gabriela Mcbride and Kirsten Larson I replaced her wig with a really long soft blonde wig. this is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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