The Doris Dress Pattern is a fun and fashionable doll dress featuring a curved empire waist. The front seam is cinched with hidden elastic, creating a soft, playful puckering on the bodice and skirt. The elastic is sandwiched between the main fabric and lining, ensuring a smooth, stylish finish with gentle shaping.
Designed with a scoop neckline, puff cap sleeves, and an A-line skirt in short or mid-length options, this dress is fully lined for a beautiful finish. A Velcro back closure makes dressing easy.
This pattern includes variations for a sleeveless version and a sheer overlay, allowing for customizable styles. Made for woven fabrics, the Doris Dress shines in quilting cotton, satin, or silky prints—perfect for both playful, casual looks and more dressed-up outfits.
DOWNLOAD AND PRINT:
Doris Dress Pattern and Instructions- 20 pages
Sewing Guide- 34 pages
*No print copies available
This doll clothes pattern is for 18 inch dolls. It is fitted to dolls with the waist measurements of 10 1/2″-11″.
Materials and Supplies:
Main Fabric- Lightweight to medium weight knit fabric-1/4 yard
Lining Fabric- 1/4 yard
Optional Sheer Overlay- 1/4 yard
¾” wide Soft and Flexible Velcro -cut 3/8″ wide by 5″ long
¼” wide Wonder Tape (Used for Velcro placement.)
1/4″ Elastic- 4 1/2″ long
Small safety pin or other fabric tube turning tool
Disappearing ink marking pen
Coordinating thread
Basic sewing supplies (Pins, scissors, pinking shears, iron, seam ripper, Ball Point sewing machine needle and a sewing machine.)
Pattern cutting supplies (28 mm and 18 mm rotary cutters, cutting mat, pattern weights)
It’s easy to get started! Download, print and sew.
After you buy the pattern you will immediately be sent an email with a link to the Pattern.
All patterns are designed by Anna Allen. All rights reserved, copyright 2025. Sharing or distributing the pattern electronically or in hard copy is illegal without permission.
Since this is a digital download, you will understand there are no refunds or returns.
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4 reviews for Monthly Pattern Subscription
Rated 5 out of 5
Helen Webb (verified owner)–
I am loving the Sewing Pattern Subscription and feel that I am so lucky to belong. It is so much fun getting a new pattern each month for a minimal price. Anna gives new inspiration each month, something new and unique to tempt our imaginations to create. She is always challenging me to create a new and beautiful garment. As for me – money well spent!
In March I sewed the Addy Gown. This evening gown is a fun one to use some specialty fabrics with. The pattern is simple and easy to follow, but makes a beautiful garment! Beginner or advanced seamstress will enjoy this pattern.
Rated 5 out of 5
Stacey (verified owner)–
I am really enjoying the Monthly Pattern Subscription. It is so exciting to receive a new pattern every month delivered straight to my email. All you have to do is print and sew! So fast and easy. I did another sew along with Anna and often refer back to those patterns. She is so inspiring and helpful. Thanks Anna for the all fun and knowledge you share with us!
Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole Jones (verified owner)–
I’m having a ton of fun with this subscription. I love the inspirational surprise that arrives once a month in my email. Anna’s patterns are always well drafted with detailed instructions. As a relatively experienced maker I have complete appreciation for their perfect blend of simple to make, fashionable and very adaptable to your own styling.
Rated 5 out of 5
Susan Snowflake –
I’ve been sewing American Girl doll clothes for so long, my original recipients have long since aged out of the dolly stage. Thank goodness for plenty of friends with young grand (and now great-) grandchildren. And thank goodness for the new monthly Doll It Up Sewalong. Over time, you just flat run out of inspiration, but Anna Allen just keeps the ideas rolling into your e-mail inbox every month like clockwork, and they are all adorable. Her patterns are easy to assemble. Her instructions are clear and accurate, and the fit is always perfect. I’ve been following her patterns since her original Doll It Up soft cover book, and the outfits I’ve made have never failed to measure up to the demanding standards of modern little boys and girls. They can’t wait to get their hands on these clothes, and that’s the highest praise anybody can give your efforts.
The Doris Dress Pattern is a fun and fashionable doll dress featuring a curved empire waist. The front seam is cinched with hidden elastic, creating a soft, playful puckering on the bodice and skirt. The elastic is sandwiched between the main fabric and lining, ensuring a smooth, stylish finish with gentle shaping.
Designed with a scoop neckline, puff cap sleeves, and an A-line skirt in short or mid-length options, this dress is fully lined for a beautiful finish. A Velcro back closure makes dressing easy.
This pattern includes variations for a sleeveless version and a sheer overlay, allowing for customizable styles. Made for woven fabrics, the Doris Dress shines in quilting cotton, satin, or silky prints—perfect for both playful, casual looks and more dressed-up outfits.
DOWNLOAD AND PRINT:
Doris Dress Pattern and Instructions- 20 pages
Sewing Guide- 34 pages
*No print copies available
This doll clothes pattern is for 18 inch dolls. It is fitted to dolls with the waist measurements of 10 1/2″-11″.
Materials and Supplies:
Main Fabric- Lightweight to medium weight knit fabric-1/4 yard
Lining Fabric- 1/4 yard
Optional Sheer Overlay- 1/4 yard
¾” wide Soft and Flexible Velcro -cut 3/8″ wide by 5″ long
¼” wide Wonder Tape (Used for Velcro placement.)
1/4″ Elastic- 4 1/2″ long
Small safety pin or other fabric tube turning tool
Disappearing ink marking pen
Coordinating thread
Basic sewing supplies (Pins, scissors, pinking shears, iron, seam ripper, Ball Point sewing machine needle and a sewing machine.)
Pattern cutting supplies (28 mm and 18 mm rotary cutters, cutting mat, pattern weights)
It’s easy to get started! Download, print and sew.
After you buy the pattern you will immediately be sent an email with a link to the Pattern.
All patterns are designed by Anna Allen. All rights reserved, copyright 2025. Sharing or distributing the pattern electronically or in hard copy is illegal without permission.
Since this is a digital download, you will understand there are no refunds or returns.
Helen Webb (verified owner) –
I am loving the Sewing Pattern Subscription and feel that I am so lucky to belong. It is so much fun getting a new pattern each month for a minimal price. Anna gives new inspiration each month, something new and unique to tempt our imaginations to create. She is always challenging me to create a new and beautiful garment. As for me – money well spent!
In March I sewed the Addy Gown. This evening gown is a fun one to use some specialty fabrics with. The pattern is simple and easy to follow, but makes a beautiful garment! Beginner or advanced seamstress will enjoy this pattern.
Stacey (verified owner) –
I am really enjoying the Monthly Pattern Subscription. It is so exciting to receive a new pattern every month delivered straight to my email. All you have to do is print and sew! So fast and easy. I did another sew along with Anna and often refer back to those patterns. She is so inspiring and helpful. Thanks Anna for the all fun and knowledge you share with us!
Nicole Jones (verified owner) –
I’m having a ton of fun with this subscription. I love the inspirational surprise that arrives once a month in my email. Anna’s patterns are always well drafted with detailed instructions. As a relatively experienced maker I have complete appreciation for their perfect blend of simple to make, fashionable and very adaptable to your own styling.
Susan Snowflake –
I’ve been sewing American Girl doll clothes for so long, my original recipients have long since aged out of the dolly stage. Thank goodness for plenty of friends with young grand (and now great-) grandchildren. And thank goodness for the new monthly Doll It Up Sewalong. Over time, you just flat run out of inspiration, but Anna Allen just keeps the ideas rolling into your e-mail inbox every month like clockwork, and they are all adorable. Her patterns are easy to assemble. Her instructions are clear and accurate, and the fit is always perfect. I’ve been following her patterns since her original Doll It Up soft cover book, and the outfits I’ve made have never failed to measure up to the demanding standards of modern little boys and girls. They can’t wait to get their hands on these clothes, and that’s the highest praise anybody can give your efforts.