How to alter a Build-A-Bear top to fit your AG doll

Now that I am retired and have more time to sew I am working on altering several "tops" that I purchased at Build-A-Bear to fit my American Girl Doll.   The Tops cost between $5.00 - $7.50.

A little information about BUILD-A-BEAR (BAB).  If your not a member of their Stuff Fur Stuff club I highly recommend that you join.   I'ts FREE!  Here's the link to see all the benefits you get as a member: 

http://www.buildabear.com/shopping/contents/content.jsp?catId=1000015&id=4500007

It begins with selecting the right top to alter.

For the rest of this post click on the link below or the

"NOT" just for Bears tab at the top of this page.

http://sosewsuziamericangirldollclothes.blogspot.com/p/not-for-bears-only_28.html

Pleated Top, Tunic & Sundress

Found a great pattern by Kotton Candy doll fashions -   PDF sewing pattern.   Easy to sew, clear detailed instructions and a great fit - what more could you ask for.   Oh yeah, reasonably priced and since it's a download pattern, I printed the pattern pieces on card stock and laminated them for easy tracing and cutting on fabric.   I've made about a dozen of them in the 3 different lengths.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KottonCandyPatterns.

Top

Tunic

Dress