I wrote a tutorial HERE on how to make the boxed mattresses for the AG doll beds.
Since it was for my daughter’s friend, I let her dig through all my fabric and choose the upholstery, pillow fabrics, and bedding fabrics. I wasn’t loving all the black and white, but she insisted that’s what she wanted. And she chose just a basic soft felt fabric for the comforter and wouldn’t let me even put any trim on it! I had to practically beg her to let me give it the pink accent pillow. Ha!
You can see that as I was in a hurry to build, I didn’t measure my headboard and footboard pieces correctly, so my side rails are slightly inset. I like the look of the flush side rails, so that is how the plans are.
I’m happy to report that the bed was the hit of the party, and it’s become a favorite toy already. Can’t beat that! And it helped use up some of my scrap stash, and that always makes my husband happy! Double win!
I wish I had a picture with the dolls, so you can see the size, but this it large. It’s built to fit an American Girl 18″ doll! So fun to give handmade gifts!
Here are the final dimensions:
Here are links to my doll bedding tutorials and other doll beds:
DIY Canopy Doll Bed
Doll Bedding – Jelly Roll Pillow
Doll Bedding – Small Button Pillow
Cheater Version – Farmhouse Doll Bed
How to Sew Boxed Cushions and Doll Mattresses
Aloha,
Thank you for the tutorial for the lovely doll bed. It is on my to-do list for our granddaughter's. You have such great ideas and the tutorials to go with them.
Hello from snowy Canada.
Thank you so much Cathy! I'd love to see if you make one!
Oh I just love this!
I have 3 Granddaughters and two nieces that just love the American Girl Dolls and I would love to make these for them!
Thanks so much for sharing this…I am pinning and sharing this one!
Thanks, Lissa! Please share on my FB page or email me when you finish! They're easier made in bulk. Ha!
This bed could NOT be any cuter…love it!!!
Thanks so much, Niki!
Sure miss your posts. Hurry back.
Looks great! Can you explian how you did the upholstery on the head and foot boards, please? Are they casings sewn to fit over each?
I love this bed and from looking online I actually like this d.I.y bed, so I am going to attempt making this for my Bosses Daughter! Wish me luck.