Ever since I read about A Doll Like Me in Kathleen McMusing’s blog post, I knew that I wanted to make some doll hospital gowns.
Amy, the compassionate and creative force behind A Doll Like Me, makes dolls for children with limb or other physical differences.
Amy gives the hospital gowns to children who have one of these dolls and are facing a hospital stay. It is very therapeutic playing with their doll, and being able to dress up the doll in a hospital gown is another way to deal with possible fear or anxiety about the stay.
Amy wants to raise awareness of the need for children with physical differences to be able to have true representation in the world. She wants each child to see themselves as enough, to see their own physicality represented in toys and dolls, and to feel accepted.
I made 22 hospital gowns. They are easy and quick to make and I just kept sewing. I had a nice assembly line going.
If you would like to contribute to Amy’s efforts, and make even just one doll hospital gown, here is a link to the tutorial.
Send completed doll hospital gowns to:
A Doll Like Me, Inc.
c/o Amy Jandrisevits
P.O. Box 510641
New Berlin, WI 53151
Click here for Amy’s A Doll Like Me Facebook.
Have fun and carry on!
LC's Cottage 
Wow, 22–great job, Laura! And they’re so colorful!!!
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They were fun to make, Nancy! 🙂
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Amy will be thrilled to receive those gowns! I have a few made, but plan to make more. They are so quick to make and a great way to use those fat quarters!
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I have already shipped them off, Wendy. They are quick to make, and I intend to put this on the to-do list every year! 🙂
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Wow what a powerhouse package you sent! Lady on a mission!
This is a great idea for kids – I’m thinking these could also fit some stuffed animals like teddy bears that go everywhere with their little charges.
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Yes…American Girl and much more! A great project! 🙂
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Laura, this is a wonderful project and you get my respect and applaus for your work and social engagement. I think the nurses at the hospital will love to get these for their little ill customers. Thank you for doing this and inspiring others who read your blog. Have a great week!
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Thank you, Eva! I do hope that others are inspired! 🙂
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Great job! I hadn’t heard of this project.
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Thank you, Donna! It is a good project for anyone looking for a charity outlet! 🙂
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We so need more people like this in this world spear heading these types of projects. TY for spreading the word thru this blogging community. I’ll be sure to hope over to her site.
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Thank you Sharon! There are many ways to share and I do hope that I have inspired a few to look into this one! 🙂
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They are so cute!! They will brighten up a day for a little girl.🥰your kindness will truly be a blessing to some parent also.
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Thank you Deb! I hope it does put a smile on a child’s face! 🙂
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