Make a cosy doll bassinet (carry cot) for your Studio Seren stuffed animal dolls with our cute and easy sewing pattern. The doll bed combines a strong, sturdy outer structure that is built to last with a padded inside to keep your dolls snug. I’ve spent a lot of time testing various combinations of fabrics and stabilisers, so you don’t have to
With this pattern you can also make a mattress, pillow, blanket and cushion to make the bed extra cosy and cute
The pattern includes three sizes of bed
Small: designed for baby-size Studio Seren dolls. Bed measures approximately 8 1/4” (21cm) long, 4 15/16” (12.5cm) wide, 2 3/4” (7cm) high
Medium: designed for mini-size Studio Seren dolls. Bed measures approximately 12 5/8" (32cm) long, 6 1/2" (16.5cm) wide, 3 3/4" (9.5cm) high
Large: designed for original size Studio Seren dolls. Bed measures approximately 16 1/8" (41cm long, 7 1/16" (18cm) wide, 4 1/8" (10.5cm) high
This pattern is suitable for confident beginners. It’s still beginner-friendly, but it includes slightly trickier elements such as sewing multiple layers at once and using stabilisers. If you've tried some of our confident beginner sewing patterns the bed is the perfect next project!
KEY FEATURES
Versatile design: Make three different sized beds for your Studio Seren dolls. Use different textured fabrics for the bedding to make your bed soft and snuggly
A great next step for beginners: If you've mastered making our beginner sewing patterns and you are ready to make something with multiple layers and materials, this is a great project to enhance your skills and boost your confidence
Free knitting pattern available: There is a free blanket knitting pattern available to knit a blanket that has been designed specifically to fit the Studio Seren beds
Detailed instructions: The pattern comes with 42 pages of full-colour, step-by-step photos and instructions. Packed with valuable tips and insights from our extensive experience in doll-making, we aim to make your doll-making journey as easy and enjoyable as possible
Community support: If you've also ordered one of our animal doll sewing patterns you'll be invited to join our friendly Facebook community – it’s a supportive space where you can ask questions, watch video demonstrations and find lots of additional resources to support your doll-making journey. You'll get to connect with people from around the world who love making dolls and inspire each other!
WHAT YOU GET
- A professional, computer-drafted full-size pattern including seam allowances
- Detailed instructions accompanied by step-by-step, full-colour photographs
- A list of required tools and materials needed to make the pattern
This listing is for a digital PDF sewing pattern for you to print at home. After purchase, you'll receive an email with a link to download your pattern and instructions. Get ready to start your doll-making adventure right away!
You'll need to have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print your pattern
Instructions are provided in centimetres and inches and are written in English
You can use this handy link to upload your PDF files into Google Translate and generate a new document in your preferred language
To use this sewing pattern you will need to understand how to use a sewing machine and sewing equipment such as scissors, pins and needles safely
MATERIALS
The instructions include a detailed list of materials including exact measurements and the brand and product number of the stabilisers I’ve used so you can make a bed as strong as mine
The bed is made with the following fabrics: heavy weight cotton fabric, heavy weight fusible interfacing, high loft fusible fleece, high loft polyester batting/wadding and medium-weight fusible interfacing
To make the small or medium bed you will need approximately ½ a yard/metre of each of these fabrics. To make the large bed you will need approximately ¾ yard or ½ metre of each of these fabrics. This is based on 44" (112cm) wide fabric
The mattress, pillow, blanket and cushion can be made with medium-weight cotton fabric such as quilting cotton. It is fun to use different fabrics, but if they were to be made from the same fabric the small bed could be made with ½ yard (with lots left over or ¼ metre of fabric. The medium bed could be made with ½ yard/metre of fabric and the large with ¾ yard/metre of fabric. This is based on 44” (112cm) wide fabric
TERMS OF USE
Sharing, selling, or distributing the pattern and instructions in electronic or printed form is strictly prohibited. You are welcome to sell beds made created using this pattern, provided that you adhere to the following terms and conditions
WARNING: Beds made using this pattern are not suitable for children under three years of age
Dive into the wonderful world of doll-making! With simple instructions to follow and the backing of our friendly community, You're not just making a doll - you're weaving your love and personality into a keepsake that will be treasured for years to come!
