Do you want to accessorize your little one’s American Girl but it’s just too expensive? Why not just make your own! These little flip-flops are so easy to make for your American Girl Doll that you can make her a pair in every color!
Glue or Sew
Even though we show you how to sew these, you may also glue them instead using either hot glue, or fabric glue. Make sure you keep the glue close to the edges when making the flip-flops.
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THESE ADORABLE HOMEMADE SANDALS WILL LOOK GOOD ON ANY AMERICAN GIRL DOLL! HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THEM:
- felt
- fabric (optional)
- ribbon
- flower or bow
- basic sewing supplies
American Girl Doll Sandals – Step 1
First trace around one foot, staying as close to the foot as you can. There! You just made a shoe pattern for her.
American Girl Doll Sandals – Step 2
Label the American Girl doll shoe pattern as shown. Keep your pattern to make more shoes later! Now you are going to pin and cut 2 for each shoe from felt fabric. You can also do one layer of fabric and one layer of felt.
American Girl Doll Sandals – Step 3
Next pin 2 pieces of shoe together. Cut a strap from ribbon or felt 1/2″ X 2″ and pin on each end of shoe about 1/2″ in from the toe area as shown.
American Girl Doll Sandals – Step 4
Zigzag stitch around both layers of the shoe making sure you catch the strap when you sew. Add a flower or bow and then do the same for the other shoe.
American Girl Doll Sandals – Step 5
Finally dress your American girl doll and add her new flip-flops. Make more for her new collection of summer shoes!
PIN IT FOR LATER
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