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Learn how to make a bag for your American Girl Doll. It is a practical simple method for making a cool and unique american girl doll accessories that can be used for a number of uses. It can be made to just about any size you need and from a variety of materials. We have included a few video lessons to exhibit some of the uniqueness that you could create by yourself. It’s not necessary to be handy – it really is this basic. Design a great adorable handbag out of jean material, wide lace, cardboard, and also make use of a tictac box or perhaps a juicie box. Start using your inspirational items to picture how you need it to appear and you’ll be impressed by how you can come up with a purse to complement all your American girl doll outfits.

These steps may not be necessary for each accessory. Most of these steps listed are for the stitched or glued cloth purse accessory. See the video tutorials for more tips regarding how to make a bag for American Girl Doll.

Methods in making a Doll Handbag.

Trim four pieces 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 (for the)

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 (this is for the strap)

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

Then, put 1 long edge of the flap lining 1/4″ (6mm) on the wrong side and stitch. Repeat this step using the front section.

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

Sew the flap liner, with the right sides with each other completely to the top of back flap where sides that are not stitched and top ends. Make sure that you attach the flap lining to the side on the back with flap with trim. Sew the front to the bottom part of the rear flap the same way.

Cross stitch with the layers along long sides the back with flap. Trim the seam to along the crossstitching. This will avoid a lot of fraying. Cut off the corners near the stitching, turn to the rightside and press.

Press the longer edges of the handles 1/4″ (6mm) to the wrong area. Do it again so the folded edges meet in the centre. Press again so the out side pressed sides connect with one anotehr. Stitch.

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

Fold the flap down and press. Your done – enjoy your handmade doll back pack!

Additional Ideas

Try out using several sizes of ribbon or pipe cleaners for the strap.

Use the flat side of the scissers to push and flatten out the corners.

Use Hot Glue or Epoxy Sticks rather than regular sewing thread.

Using various sizes of materials or objects that support the cloth can add to various kinds of designer bags, like a genuine bag.

Alternative Items Used:

About 1 foot of medium weight weaved fabric

Matching thread

Bows

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

Ruler

Scissors

Pen or fabric marker

Scotch Tape

Cardboard Paper

For protection, be careful when using scissors, small needles, hot glue and sewing devices – following the warning labels.

When your all done your Girl Doll will be geared up with a hand made bag that is fashionable.

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