Bubble Shorts and Culottes 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

These super adorable Bubble Shorts and culottes have a V-yoke front with pleats and functioning pockets. The pocket trim and leg bands are created using bias with a Hong Kong finish. It all comes together for a perfect bubble look. Mix up the fabrics or just use one. Pair with a t-shirt or something fancy like the Soundside Blouse.
It's easier than it looks!  Culottes are made by hemming the leg openings instead of adding the band - very cute and fast.
The elastic waistband can be adjusted for the larger size dolls. These shorts are designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl® and will also fit 15” dolls such as Bitty Baby®

Recommended Fabrics:  Lightweight or mid-weight woven fabrics, such as chambray, cotton, linens, rayons

Supplies Needed:
• Fabric – 1/3 yard for shorts or culottes, all one fabric
a little bit less of main fabric if using more than one fabric
• 9” of 3/8” wide elastic. (Recommend at least 18”, half will be left when you are done.)
• 4 buttons, ¼” or 3/8” size (optional)
• Matching thread
• Disappearing ink fabric marker

Skill Level:  Intermediate/Confident Beginner

What You Get: One 17 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.