I need patterns for making cabbage patch doll clothes. Sold mine off on ebay years ago & now found out that the major pattern companies do not make them anymore.I was wondering if the doll patterns for the 16" & 18" dolls in the pattern books would fit the cabbage patch dolls which if I remember correctly have a weird body shape.Didn't even know that they were still available until GD told me that her stepdaughters had them & she couldn't find who sold clothes for these dolls.

I saved all of mine . I have most of them in my file drawer. I would have to copy them by hand. I don't think they would fit on my printer. I have a big file cabinet with all my toy patterns numbered. Regular pack rat,

I forgot I had this doll, plus the one on the right is a my life doll. They both need new dresses, these little kids were thrift store finds. I like them I think better than my granddaughters do. lol!

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by killiecrankie 26 Jun 2014

The hair on the cabbage patch looks a lot nicer than the wool hair on the first dolls

by sewilso 26 Jun 2014

Yes, they both need a little help, The whiter doll is so unique and soft is why I had gotten it. Someone needs to sew a little hat. lol!

I forgot to mention, have you tried small baby clothes, I had used a baby dress for mom's. It may not fit too well but it will keep kiddies occupied and you can find some for cheap hopefully too.

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by killiecrankie 26 Jun 2014

The last few babies , all boys, in our family were heavy weights ,some holding the record for the heaviest baby born in that yr or the hospital record.

by killiecrankie 26 Jun 2014

So there were no small baby clothes.

Also check pinterest, google etc. I found this one doing that. Some may be free and some for cost. On pinterest or using google images, you should see lots of possibilities. Back when they were popular I attended a night class to make cloth ones. It was fun seeing them come to life, I made 7, one I gave to my mom, one to my hubbies boss for a gag gift, and gave them all away and didn't take any photos. lol! After my mom passed away I kept that one but I think I've finally lost track of her. They had painted faces, just the eyes' and the rest was sewn, walmart had a flesh tone knit they were selling at the time we did this.






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by sewilso 25 Jun 2014

The betulaloo site has several things I think, so you might want to explore that link, saw a hooded towel for them plus she had a picture with many outfits, not sure if all the patterns will be available there.

by killiecrankie 26 Jun 2014

Thank you for the very interesting links

Yes I do believe the dolls had an original size and then cabbage babies, that were a bit smaller. Have you checked craftsy? I will check some places I've been online and see if I can find something, also.

Even the cabbage patch dolls them selves seem to be different sizes....they must have changed them from the original size. I've been looking for patterns too.

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by killiecrankie 26 Jun 2014

I seem to remember there was a smaller size introduced a few years after the original one came out

by gerryb 30 Jun 2014

The smaller one was called a premie.

Butterick 6507 is for Cabbage patch clothes.

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by killiecrankie 25 Jun 2014

Thank you for the number.At first I thought the patterns were from McCalls & then I found out that Simplicity had some & now Butterick .

I have all of the Cabbage Patch patterns and the accessories also. Not sure if I want to get rid of them or not. I will think about it. I don't believe the 17, 18" doll patterns will fit, they do have a weird shaped body.

Maybe check on EBAY again. Pat

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by killiecrankie 25 Jun 2014

May it might be best to hang on to them for awhile in case someone in your family ends up the a little girl who wants clothes for her cabbage patch doll.

I still have my cabbage patch doll clothes patterns and I also make the cabbage patch dolls. The dolls do come in different sizes. So depending on the size of the doll will help. You can also use baby patterns, which I also used. The patterns for the 16" & 18" dolls I would say would be way to small.

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by killiecrankie 25 Jun 2014

Thank you for your suggestions.I thought the 16" & 18"dolls patterns looked too normal to fit a cabbage patch.

I have spare patterns....some never used. If you send me a PM maybe I can get some to you??...I'm in the usa.

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by killiecrankie 25 Jun 2014

Thank you for the offer but I live in Australia .

You can google sizes I would think. www.pixiefaire.com has a freebie Friday pattern for that day only that are typically for 18 inch dolls. You can adjust the size on the pattern once you get cabbage dolls measurements. Sounds like fun!!! Also check thrift stores in your area, you might find dolls at least that are naked. lol!

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by killiecrankie 24 Jun 2014

Thank you

Thanks for asking I've been looking for ages..

I think you will find the 16-18 will be to small in the neck, and too long in the waist, used to make lots of these, are they back, Baby Born killed them off in australia....wendy

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by killiecrankie 24 Jun 2014

These dolls were last years Xmas presents bought here in Australia.

The links below, to free patterns, may help you out. :-)
hugs n roses, Meganne

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by killiecrankie 24 Jun 2014

Thank you for the interesting links.I downloaded some patterns but I will have to borrow a doll to see if they need adjusting.

I have some patterns ,,,, where do you live ?