Pattern Review: Liberty Jane T-Shirt Variations

 I recently visited a thrift store that had baby clothes with slight flaws for sale for 30 cents each. The clothes maybe had a stain or had the former owner's initials marked in them. I bought a few pieces and turned them into doll clothes. The prices just don't get any better. 

This was a onesie made by Baby Gap. There was only enough fabric to make one piece of clothing. 

I knew what I wanted to do with it. I used the Liberty Jane T-Shirt Variation pattern from Pixie Faire to make a T-shirt with puffed sleeves.

The pattern was easy to follow and did not take long to sew. I was vey pleased with it.

I do like flowery, girly doll clothes, but this has a classic look that works well with modern clothing.

A friend said that the fabric reminded her of Liberty of London, which I thought was a great compliment.

Create Your Own T-shirt

American Girl now has an option to design your own doll T-shirt.

You get a voucher to make a T-shirt when you order a Create Your Own doll.

I was very excited when they added graphics for Joss, which were surf and ASL themed.

I made this T-shirt that has a graphic with the ASL hand sign for "I Love You."

Danielle also wears hearing aids, in addition to Joss in my collection, so she claimed this shirt initially.

I think they will have to share it.

The circle graphic says "Surf Play Love" around the edges.

The shirt is very simply made- the sleeve do not have a separate seam. I assume this makes it easier to print the design on the T-shirt.

I am really pleased with this shirt, but it would have cost $14 plus shipping without the coupon, making it about $20.

Would I pay that for a doll T-shirt?

Probably not, unless I could add a picture of my own guinea pigs or something.

It's a cool service, though, I am glad that they are offering this!