Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Crochet a show‑stopping look for Barbie with this elegant Singer Dress pattern! Worked in fine thread with the beautiful almond stitch and a touch of sparkle, this design creates a couture‑style fit with delicate texture. The tutorial includes clear step‑by‑step instructions for the dress, button loops, straps, and finishing details — perfect for intermediate-skill-level makers who love tiny stitches and standout doll fashion.
Check out the Barbie Musician Outfit Collection:
Barbie Violinist Dress youtu.be/XghWzO9shkk
and Barbie Banjo Dress youtu.be/0tLU48jhoSg
The Singer Dress is made in 4 steps:
1. Dress in one piece
2. Back closure and button loops
3. Shoulder straps
4. Buttons
With this project, you will learn to crochet the almond stitch.
The skill level is confident beginner to intermediate, if you are comfortable working with fine thread and hook.
MATERIALS:
Recommended crochet hook is size 1.75 mm. You'll also need 6 tiny buttons for the back closure.
The threads used in the tutorial are:
1. color A - Liz Metallic size 20 available on Amazon
amazon.com/dp/B07HM7KG6G/ref=nosim?tag=handmadebyr0e-20
2. color B - DMC Pearl Cotton size 8 (1 ball) also on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B004BP5AFU/ref=nosim?tag=handmadebyr0e-20
Barbie doll featured in tutorial is also available on Amazon:
amazon.com/dp/B09NMQX4V7/ref=nosim?tag=handmadebyr0e-20
WRITTEN PATTERN is here: handmadebyraine.com/how-to-crochet-barbie-singer-dress
Ad-free printable PDF pattern is available on:
Ravelry ravelry.com/patterns/library/barbie-singer-dress
Etsy etsy.com/listing/4474206612/115-fashion-doll-singer-dress-pdf
Payhip payhip.com/b/v7c35
Abbreviations in tutorial:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
Connect with me:
Web handmadebyraine.com
Etsy etsy.com/shop/HandmadeByRaine
Facebook facebook.com/handmadebyraine
Pinterest pinterest.com/handmadebyraine
Instagram instagram.com/handmadebyraine
TikTok tiktok.com/@handmadebyraine
Some links are affiliate, meaning I'll make a small commission if you make a purchase, but this is at no cost to you.
COPYRIGHT:
You may not sell my pattern or claim it as your own.
You may make items to sell (i.e. on Etsy, at craft fairs) from my pattern but I ask that you link back to my blog handmadebyraine.com and provide credit for the pattern.
You are welcome to share my pattern on social media as long as you link back directly to my blog post (providing the link). No copy & paste of my pattern will be allowed under any circumstances.
#handmadebyraine #howtocrochet #crochetdolldress #crochetpattern
Crochet a show‑stopping look for Barbie with this elegant Singer Dress pattern! Worked in fine thread with the beautiful almond stitch and a touch of sparkle, this design creates a couture‑style fit with delicate texture. The tutorial includes clear step‑by‑step instructions for the dress, button loops, straps, and finishing details — perfect for intermediate-skill-level makers who love tiny stitches and standout doll fashion.
Check out the Barbie Musician Outfit Collection:
Barbie Violinist Dress youtu.be/XghWzO9shkk
and Barbie Banjo Dress youtu.be/0tLU48jhoSg
The Singer Dress is made in 4 steps:
1. Dress in one piece
2. Back closure and button loops
3. Shoulder straps
4. Buttons
With this project, you will learn to crochet the almond stitch.
The skill level is confident beginner to intermediate, if you are comfortable working with fine thread and hook.
MATERIALS:
Recommended crochet hook is size 1.75 mm. You'll also need 6 tiny buttons for the back closure.
The threads used in the tutorial are:
1. color A - Liz Metallic size 20 available on Amazon
amazon.com/dp/B07HM7KG6G/ref=nosim?tag=handmadebyr0e-20
2. color B - DMC Pearl Cotton size 8 (1 ball) also on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B004BP5AFU/ref=nosim?tag=handmadebyr0e-20
Barbie doll featured in tutorial is also available on Amazon:
amazon.com/dp/B09NMQX4V7/ref=nosim?tag=handmadebyr0e-20
WRITTEN PATTERN is here: handmadebyraine.com/how-to-crochet-barbie-singer-dress
Ad-free printable PDF pattern is available on:
Ravelry ravelry.com/patterns/library/barbie-singer-dress
Etsy etsy.com/listing/4474206612/115-fashion-doll-singer-dress-pdf
Payhip payhip.com/b/v7c35
Abbreviations in tutorial:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
Connect with me:
Web handmadebyraine.com
Etsy etsy.com/shop/HandmadeByRaine
Facebook facebook.com/handmadebyraine
Pinterest pinterest.com/handmadebyraine
Instagram instagram.com/handmadebyraine
TikTok tiktok.com/@handmadebyraine
Some links are affiliate, meaning I'll make a small commission if you make a purchase, but this is at no cost to you.
COPYRIGHT:
You may not sell my pattern or claim it as your own.
You may make items to sell (i.e. on Etsy, at craft fairs) from my pattern but I ask that you link back to my blog handmadebyraine.com and provide credit for the pattern.
You are welcome to share my pattern on social media as long as you link back directly to my blog post (providing the link). No copy & paste of my pattern will be allowed under any circumstances.
#handmadebyraine #howtocrochet #crochetdolldress #crochetpattern
