Every little girl dreams of getting her own Barbie doll almost from the very day that she is able to comprehend what Barbie is and how much joy she can derive from Barbie. Parents on the other hand have a far more different outlook on Barbie and to a great extent this has everything to do with the myriad accompanying Barbie clothes and accessories.

Simply put, Barbie has everything going for her and lacks for nothing. This naturally enough means that your child’s Barbie must also lack for nothing. This means that you will have to be stoic and resigned to the fact that you must get at least some of the available Barbie clothes and accessories.

There’s no differentiating between whether your child wants Barbie clothes or accessories, at this point they will all be the same, and the minute that not only a new accessory but also a new Barbie herself makes her appearance to the public, you can be assured that your child look at you with pleading eyes and ask you to get it for her.

You will have no need to worry about running out of choices for these Barbie clothes. There is a vast choice of clothes, clothing accessories and accessories for a variety of occasions that Barbie may have to take part in. These will range from the casual like a day at the beach to a formal ball. The colors and styles of these clothes made designed to mimic the clothes that we ourselves wear.

To ensure that your child can easily take out and fasten new Barbie clothes on to her doll there are safety snaps which are easy to find and use. All of the material that is used in the making of these Barbie clothes is of a non-toxic type. They are also well fixed so that no items from the clothes will fall apart during the first few weeks to months.

As you look through these many Barbie clothes you have the option of choosing a single outfit – which is complete with matching shoes, handbag and other vital accessories – or a set of clothes. These sets of Barbie clothes are for the most part formal clothing that you can use. These will look like evening dresses, ball dresses, floor length party dresses to even a fantastic looking pantsuit.

Now even though you will have played your part by buying a variety of Barbie clothes to satisfy your child there is one other item that you may wish to buy. This item is that of a clothes carrier or a Barbie clothes wardrobe.

This wardrobe style bag will permit your child to take her Barbie doll, accessories and Barbie clothes wherever you go. Playtime now becomes every time this way and the Barbie clothes that you have bought will allow your child’s imagination to run free.

i want to make clothes for my my scene dolls. all of my dolls are at my dads and so i wont be able to get their measurments for 2 weeks so does anybody have the measurements of a myscene doll? myscenes are the same size as the modern day barbies, not th.e old vintage ones, so if someone knows those measurements that would work too/
thanks!

Most people who crochet have made doilies, motifs, edgings or insertions at some time. If you can make these, you can easily convert them into beautiful clothes for a Barbie doll. The wonderful thing about crochet is that you can easily change the size by using smaller thread or a smaller hook. If you have a pattern that you love but find the motif is too large, you can make it smaller, and vice versa. These are ideas I used many times over the years to make doll clothes.

Remember, there are so many varieties of thread; white, ecru, pastels, bright colours, metallic.

Beading adds a wonderful look to Barbie’s clothes. Ribbon is run through small holes and either tied or you can place a small piece of velcro on each end.

Any motif can be filled in or very lacy; simply place the lacy motif over a piece of fabric lining and tack the corners.

Barbie’s dimensions are:

Bust: 6″

Waist: 3 3/4″

Hips: 5″To make a cape:

Crochet any square motif.

You will want it an inch wider than Barbie’s shoulders.

Crochet a beading row and run small ribbon through the beading.

Tie around Barbie’s shoulders. To make a skirt:

Each skirt will have either elastic thread around the top to make a full skirt or sew up the back to 1″ from the top and put ribbon beading around the top.

Remember that the elastic must go over Barbie’s hips so it must measure 5 1/2″ when stretched.

Also remember to leave enough elastic to tie. After you tie, run the ends back through the top and snip leaving at least 1/2″. I put a dab of liquid sewing on the ends to keep from unravelling.

Crochet two motifs larger than Barbie’s hips and join.

or

Crochet several small motifs and join (this can be made in different colours for a patchwork look).

Crochet a picot or ruffled edging around the bottom. To make a pinafore apron:

Crochet one large motif for the bottom of the apron and a smaller motif for the apron bib.

Crochet beading on the top of each motif and join the two motifs.

Run ribbon through the beading for ties. To make an easy top:

Use your favourite insertion pattern. Crochet two; each measuring 6 1/2″ wide and as long or as short as you wish, depending on whether you want it midriff, waist length or longer. Join the sides to the arm pits and join the insertions at the top with just one or two stitches so it will pull over her head. A Slinky Dress or Top from Elastic Thread:

Using elastic thread (gold metallic is the fashion right now), crochet a square in sc 5 3/4″ wide and choose your length (waist, mini, knee or full length). This dress will be sleeveless and slide onto Barbie. It must be narrower than her bust or it will slide down. Add a gold ribbon around her waist. To make Beading:

Join thread at corner; * ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across.

Run ribbon through beading.

• He’s a Doll Ken Barbie’s Boyfriend is a 1962 Mattel production, made in Japan.
• Includes: 12″ Ken Doll w/molded dirty blond hair & blue eyes. Ken wears a red & white stripe Shirt, a pair of red Shorts, & comes w/a Metal Doll Stand for Display, a pair of green Slacks (Pants), a greenish long sleeve Jacket w/small buttons on front, a gray & green tones short sleeve Shirt w/small buttons down front, a pair of yellow Socks, a yellow Terry Towel approx. 6″ x 3″, a pair of “Cork” Sandals w/red strap on front, a pair of brown “Dressy” Shoes, & a Barbie & Ken Booklet (1961).
• All included items are in the Box with Ken Doll; I am not sure what came with Ken, so I’m including all these items. NOTE** Ken has NO Discolorations that I could see & is in GREAT Shape for his Age!
• I believe this Ken & box was handed out at one of the 1960’s New York Toy Fairs.
• All provided details are to the best of my ability & may not be exact; colors, styles, sizes & details may vary. PLEASE check the Box Condition Information in CONDITION NOTE/Comments section.

Product DescriptionThis Ken will make a wonderful addition to any Barbie Collection or you can have hours of fun play with this doll & clothes. Great for Display; there’s a Metal Doll Stand for Display inside the box. . . . More >>

Barbie He’s a Doll KEN Barbie’s Boyfriend w Clothes, Stand & Accessories

Where can I find the outfit names and numbers? I noticed a lot of people online have outfit numbers and names. I’ve been searching all over the net and I can only find doll identification. What I really need is clothing or outfit ID. Can you give me some websites that can help? Thanks!

Vintage Barbie Clothes.