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Doll Sewing 101: Start with the Basics – Episode 4 - Bandanna for Dolls

  • Writer: Bankky N.
    Bankky N.
  • 1 hour ago
  • 3 min read


Welcome back to Doll Sewing 101: Start with the Basics! In Episode 4, we are sewing a cute and simple bandanna for dolls.


This is a beginner-friendly sewing project that is perfect for 14-inch, 14.5-inch, and 18-inch dolls. It is also a wonderful project for using small fabric scraps, leftover cotton fabric, or fat quarters.


A doll bandanna is such a fun little accessory. It can completely change the look of a doll outfit and adds a sweet handmade detail. You can make it with floral fabric, gingham, solid cotton, tiny prints, or even fabric left over from another doll outfit.


If you are just starting to sew doll clothes, this is a great project to practice folding, pressing, topstitching, and sewing small pieces.


Let’s get started! ✂️💕


🎁Free Printable patterns at the bottom of the page!




🧵 Materials


  • Cotton fabric

  • Free doll bandanna pattern

  • Matching thread

  • Sewing machine [Buy Here]

  • Fabric scissors or rotary cutter

  • Iron

  • Pins or sewing clips

  • Turning tool [Buy Here]


Fat quarter from Dollar Tree
Fat quarter from Dollar Tree



📺 Watch the Full Video Tutorial





🪡 Cutting Guide





Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions



Step 1: Sew the Tie Strip


Fold the long fabric strip in half lengthwise with the right sides together.
Fold the long fabric strip in half lengthwise with the right sides together.

Stitch along the long open edge all 3 sides.
Stitch along the long open edge all 3 sides.



Step 2: Cut and Turn the Ties


Trim the corner
Trim the corner


Cut the stitched strip in half.
Cut the stitched strip in half.


Use turning tool turn each piece right side out.
Use turning tool turn each piece right side out.


Set the ties aside for later.
Set the ties aside for later.


Step 3: Press the Bandanna Sides


Use the pattern as a guide to fold the side edges of the bandanna toward the wrong side of the fabric.
Use the pattern as a guide to fold the side edges of the bandanna toward the wrong side of the fabric.


Press the folds well with an iron.
Press the folds well with an iron.


Topstitch close to the folded edges to finish the sides neatly.
Topstitch close to the folded edges to finish the sides neatly.


Step 4: Fold and Press the Top Edge


Fold the top edge and sides of the bandanna toward the wrong side of the fabric, Press it flat with an iron.
Fold the top edge and sides of the bandanna toward the wrong side of the fabric, Press it flat with an iron.



Step 5: Add the Ties


Place one tie into each side of the bandanna, Tuck the raw end of each tie inside the side fold, Pin in place
Place one tie into each side of the bandanna, Tuck the raw end of each tie inside the side fold, Pin in place


Step 6: Topstitch to Finish


Topstitch along the top fold and side folds to secure everything in place.
Topstitch along the top fold and side folds to secure everything in place.


Now your doll bandanna is finished!
Now your doll bandanna is finished!


This simple doll bandanna is a quick and fun sewing project for beginners. It is a great way to practice basic sewing skills while making something adorable for your dolls.


I love projects like this because they are small, useful, and easy to customize. You can make one in just a short amount of time, and it adds such a cute handmade touch to any doll outfit.



This project is part of Doll Sewing 101 – Episode 4.

👉 Watch the full step-by-step tutorial on my YouTube channel, and grab more beginner sewing projects right here on the blog.


I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! See you in the next one—happy crafting!




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