And see my next blog on Version 2 – a Barbie doll bed mattress sewn into the actual bed. If you make the Barbie Doll Bed DIY Mattress, let me know how it goes. In fact, it looks so soft, I’m thinking…. When it’s done, Barbie give’s her seal of approval. Using a fabric pen or pencil (they either disappear after a few minutes or they easily wipe off), mark the location of the tucks.Unfold the paper again and poke a hole in an alternating pattern as indicated in the picture. The couch opens to create bunk beds and the coffee table flips revealing a bed for a doll to create a guest bedroom the fireplace turns.Unfold the paper and then fold it in half width-wise.Fold it two more times.Fold it in half length-wise and then fold it again in half.Cut a piece of paper that fits the top of the bed.It’ll go quicker if you use a pattern to mark where the tucks should go. I’ve also done a decorative circle stitch. It’s harder to make because of sewing the strip around the edge but it looks good.Īfter stuffing it with fiber fill and sewing it up, I just did a back’n forth stitch to make the tucks. You’ll probably have to sew several strips together since you’ll need a 42″ long strip. The strip was cut 1-1/2″ wide, again for 1/2″ seam allowances for a finished depth of 1/2″.

This allows for 1/2″ seam allowance and some extra for the tucks which will shrink the size just a bit. It also comes with plastic foot pads to protect. Barbie Doll & Puppy Picnic Playset for Kids, Ages 3+. After measuring the flat part of the doll bed, which is 12-1/2″ long x 5-3/8″ wide, I cut my fabric 14″ x 6-7/8″. Two more beds mean Barbie doll and all of her sisters can hit the road together (dolls sold separately). Doll Furniture Classic Doll Bed with Accessories is designed to fit 18 (45.7 cm) dolls Fully. Instructions for Barbie Doll Bed DIY Mattress It consists of 3 pieces of fabric – top, bottom, and a long strip for sides. Version One is removable and can be used with one of our wooden beds or any bed you have that’s around 12″ long. I’ve been playing around with making a Barbie doll bed DIY mattress.