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Simple Doll Carrier Sewing Tutorial

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*Caution, affiliate links ahead…Don’t worry, I’ll use the money for something practical, like wine…. or a pony!

Simple Doll Carrier Sewing Tutorial. This is a great sewing project for beginners! No pattern, just simple, easy to understand steps to help you create an adorable doll carrier for any little girl in your life

My girls LOVE this carrier. I had to make 3 of them because they all wanted one. It was easy and by the third one I was able to knock it out pretty fast. This would make an awesome gift 🙂

Supplies:

For carrier:

1/2 yard flannel print fabric
1/2 yard solid color coordinating flannel fabric
18 x 28 inch batting
4 yards 1/2 inch ribbon in coordinating color

10 in diameter plate
fabric marking pen

For blanket:

1/2 yard flannel print fabric (same as carrier)

Instructions:

Cut the primary flannel into a 18 x 26 rectangle

Cut the coordinating flannel into a 18 x 28 rectangle

On the primary flannel fabric, draw a line 4 inches in from the short side and a line 4 inches in from each long side.

Use a 10 inch plate to create an arch for the top of the carrier. Intersect the lines of the circle with the intersections of the other lines you drew, see below:

Cut out the short end with the arch

Cut 2 3 1/2 x 14 inch strips for the handles

Cut ribbon into two 38 inch lengths and two 34 inch lengths

Make the handles by pressing the 3 1/2  x 14 inch strips length wise in half with right sides together. Sew down the long edge. Turn right side out and press. Make 2 of these.

Position the handles by placing a mark 7 inches in from the short straight edge and 7 inches in from the corner of the curved edge on the right side of the primary flannel. Repeat on the other side. Center and pin the edge of the handle at a 7 inch mark with raw edges matching. Pin the other end of the handle on the 7 inch mark on the same side, making sure the handle isn’t twisted. Baste with a 1/8 seam allowance.  Repeat on the other side.

Layer the batting, solid color flannel right side up and printed flannel right side down. Make sure the handles are tucked inside. Pin and stitch around the outer edge with 1/4 seam allowance. Leave a 6 inch opening at the short straight edge.

Clip corners and turn right side out. Hand sew the opening closed.

On the right side of the primary flannel carrier shape use the fabric pen to draw a line 4 inches across the short straight edge. Draw a parallel line 14 inches away from the first line and 2 lines 4 inches in from each long side.

Place the  38 inch ribbon lengths on the marked lengthwise lines and the 34 inch ribbon on the shorter lines. Pin in place an top stitch the ribbon in place. Back stitch the edges.

Tie each pair of corner ribbons into a bow. trim ribbon edges if needed.

Make the blanket:

Cut the fabric into 2 11 1/2 x 15 rectangles. Place the rectangles right side together and pin in place. Sew all around the edges. leave a 4 inch opening in one of the edges. Turn right side out and press, turn the opening under and press. Top stitch all around to finish the blanket.

This one has a lot of steps but is actually very easy to do and any little girl will love it. Happy sewing!!

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  1. Brandi says

    January 8, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Gosh! I wish I were more "creative". But somehow I lost that gene. LOL Thankfully hubs is and I have a SIL I can turn to. Might get her to make this for my niece!
    Reply
  2. Ondria Witt says

    January 8, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    I don't sew or anything, but this is so adorable! I'm going to share this tutorial with my mom, who is great with crafting and sewing!!
    Reply
  3. Frugal G33k says

    January 9, 2014 at 3:27 am

    So cute!! Wish I was more patient or crafty - this is just adorable! Great job!
    Reply
  4. Heather Walter says

    January 9, 2014 at 3:46 am

    my 2 year old niece loves "babies". I might have to make one of these on my blog (with credit and link of course). :)
    Reply
  5. Mayette Domencil says

    January 9, 2014 at 5:16 am

    Nice tutorial. I want to learn how to sew so I can use our portable sewing machine we bought a year ago.

    Mommy Maye
    www.momaye.com
    Reply
  6. Kat J says

    January 9, 2014 at 5:25 am

    This is so adorable! What a great idea for a child for a gift. I wish I was talented enough to do things like this.
    Reply
  7. bxcrochet says

    January 9, 2014 at 5:55 am

    I love that! this is the next project on my list!

    Michelle F.
    Reply
  8. Cara Kueck says

    January 9, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    This is such a cute idea and it looks so easy! There are some little girls in my life I think I"ll have to make these for.
    Reply
  9. Wood Arts Universe says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Wow this is so much fun. your tutorial was GREAT!!!! Just love it i think i can try making one of these for my niece
    Reply
  10. Stephanie Kay says

    January 12, 2014 at 2:26 am

    I cannot believe how simple that is to make! My 7 yr old girlie would love one of these. Now to find time to pull out my sewing machine and make her one. Thanks for sharing via Family Fun Friday.

    Reply
  11. Claire LiveLoveCreate says

    January 12, 2014 at 11:29 am




    Great project !!

    I would love you to come and share @ Craft, Create & Inspire linky party !!!

    Look forward to seeing you there :)

    http://livel0vecreate.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craft-create-inspire-linky-party_11.html

    Claire x

    Reply
  12. Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says

    January 13, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    Your baby doll carrier is so adorable ~ I have a little granddaughter that I'm going to make one for. Thanks for your tutorial. Would you be willing to share this at our Making Monday link party? We would love it and think our readers will, too. Thanks. Have a great day. http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com/making-monday-22/
    Reply
  13. Toodie says

    January 14, 2014 at 6:04 am

    Oh my goodness, what a simple way to make a doll carrier! You're a genius!!! My little granddaughter will be 3 in March and I'm pretty sure this is part of what she'll be getting, with a new baby of course!
    Reply
  14. Lisa says

    January 15, 2014 at 4:37 am

    Your Amazing You Really Are A SuperMOM , Love All The Differents Ideas & Thoughts On Your Blog!
    Reply
  15. kareen liez says

    January 19, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    This is so lovely! Thanks a lot for sharing this in the Little Luxuries linky party! :) Hope to see you again this Sunday :)
    Reply
  16. erin says

    January 19, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    This is so cute! My daughter would love this! Thank you so much for linking up to Good Tips Tuesday this week!
    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    January 23, 2014 at 5:34 am

    These are gorgeous!! Just wondering if you have to use flannel fabric or are you able to use cotton?
    Thanks so much
    Lauren
    Reply
    • Almost Supermom says

      January 23, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      Lauren, You don't have to use flannel, I used it because it is a bit thicker than cotton (plus I have tons lying around lol!) You could use cotton, but you would need to use some kind of interfacing to stiffen it up a bit :)
      Reply
  18. Carla Belyea says

    March 23, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I made one today! It is so cute! I have to wait to take some good pictures.
    Reply
    • Jordyn says

      March 23, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      Awesome!! I can't wait to see it!!
      Reply
  19. Carla Belyea says

    April 2, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Here is my version. http://carlasinspirations.blogspot.com/2014/04/lilys-baby-doll-bed.html?m=1
    Reply

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