Paper Doll Template
Print paper dolls and a wardrobe of clothes that really fit. Choose up to four dolls, each with one of 6 body shapes, 6 skin tones, 5 hairstyles and 6 hair colours. Every outfit is drawn for the body shape you pick, with tabs at the shoulders, waist, cuffs or ankles that fold back behind the doll, so the clothes stay on. There are 8 outfits (28 pieces): summer, party, school, rain, winter, sleepover, beach and sports, and each doll gets a slot-together stand. Print everything in colour, the dolls in colour with clothes to colour in, or all of it as outlines so children can design their own clothes. Choose large, medium or small dolls on US Letter or A4, then download a PDF, 300 DPI PNG or SVG. Nothing is uploaded.
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Print at 100% (Actual size) on card stock if your printer takes it. Cut on the solid lines and fold each tab back on its dotted line.
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Runs in your browser with our own code and drawings: nothing is uploaded and nothing is saved. Each outfit is drawn for the body shape you pick, so clothes for one doll may not fit another. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed.
How to make paper dolls
- Choose US Letter or A4 and the doll size.
- Pick how many dolls, then each doll’s body shape, skin tone, hair and hair colour.
- Tick the outfits you want, and choose colour or outlines to colour in.
- Download the PDF and print it at 100% (Actual size), on card stock if your printer takes it.
- Cut out the dolls, stands and clothes on the solid lines, fold the tabs back on the dotted lines, and slot each doll into its stand.
What you can use it for
- Dress-up play for children
- A rainy-day craft at home or in class
- Colour-in clothes for designing your own outfits
- Party and sleepover activity sheets
- Story telling and role play with a family of dolls
- Teaching about weather and what to wear
Doll sizes and pages
| Size | Doll height (average shape) | With the stand band | Pages, all outfits (US Letter) | Pages, all outfits (A4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | 19 cm (7.5 in) | 20.6 cm | 5 | 5 |
| Medium | 14.3 cm (5.5 in) | 15.5 cm | 3 | 3 |
| Small | 10.5 cm (4 in) | 11.3 cm | 2 | 2 |
Page counts are for one doll with all eight outfits. More dolls with different body shapes add their own clothes.
Body shapes
| Body shape | Shoulders (mm, medium) | Waist (mm, medium) | Hips (mm, medium) | Doll height (medium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slim | 33 | 22.2 | 28.2 | 14.3 cm |
| Average | 36 | 27 | 32.4 | 14.3 cm |
| Curvy | 37.2 | 27.6 | 39 | 14.3 cm |
| Fuller | 42 | 39 | 41.4 | 14.3 cm |
| Broad shoulders | 43.8 | 31.8 | 31.8 | 14.3 cm |
| Young child (bigger head) | 33.6 | 28.2 | 30 | 14.7 cm |
Widths are measured across the doll at the medium size. All 6 shapes come in 6 skin tones, with short, bob, long, bun or curly hair or none, in 6 hair colours.
Outfits
| Outfit | Pieces | Pieces to cut | Tabs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer day | T-shirt, Shorts, Shoes | 4 | 10 |
| Party dress | Dress, Shoes | 3 | 6 |
| School day | Shirt, Skirt, Shoes | 4 | 10 |
| Rainy day | Raincoat, Boots, Rain hat | 4 | 8 |
| Winter walk | Jumper, Trousers, Boots, Hat | 5 | 14 |
| Sleepover | Pyjama top, Pyjama bottoms | 2 | 10 |
| Beach | Swimsuit, Sun hat | 2 | 6 |
| Sports kit | Vest, Shorts, Trainers | 4 | 10 |
Shoes and boots come as a left and a right piece. Across all 6 body shapes the engine draws 168 pieces with 444 tabs, and a test folds every tab back to check that it lands behind the doll.
Print options
| Option | What you get |
|---|---|
| Everything in colour | Dolls and clothes in colour, with stripes, dots, checks or buttons on some pieces |
| Dolls in colour, clothes to colour in | Coloured dolls with blank clothing outlines to design your own |
| Everything as outlines | A colouring sheet of dolls and clothes |
| Clothes colours: bright or soft | Two colour sets for the printed outfits |
Tips for cutting and folding
- Print at 100% (Actual size) so the clothes fit and the stand slots line up.
- Cut the doll first, then the clothes. Leave the white tabs on: they are what holds the clothes on.
- Fold each tab back on its dotted line before you dress the doll.
- Small scissors cut the hands and tabs best; an adult may want to cut the narrow gaps.
- Laminate the dolls and stick a little reusable adhesive behind the clothes if you want them to last.
More paper crafts
Make a crown for the doll’s owner with the Paper Crown Template, fold a Box Template to keep the dolls and clothes in, or try the Paper Snowflake Template and the Paper Airplane Template.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you make a paper doll?
Print the doll and its clothes on card stock, cut around the doll on the solid line, then cut out each piece of clothing with its white tabs. Fold the tabs back on the dotted lines and hook them behind the doll. The base under the feet slots into the stand so the doll stands up.
How do the tabs work?
Each tab is part of the clothing piece and folds back along its dotted line. Tabs sit at the shoulders, the waist, the cuffs or the ankles, and when folded they lie behind the doll, so they hold the clothes on without showing from the front.
Will the clothes fit my doll?
Yes, if you print them for the same body shape. Each outfit is drawn from the doll’s own measurements with a small margin, so it covers the doll and its tabs reach behind it. Clothes made for one body shape may not fit another, which is why each piece is labelled with its doll.
How many dolls and outfits can I print?
Up to four dolls at once, each with its own body shape, skin tone and hair, and any of the 8 outfits. Dolls that share a body shape share one set of clothes.
Can I get blank clothes to design my own?
Yes. Choose Dolls in colour, clothes to colour in, or Everything as outlines to colour in. Every piece then prints as a plain outline with its tabs, ready for crayons, pens or paint.
What paper is best for paper dolls?
Card stock (about 160 to 250 gsm, 65 to 110 lb cover) makes dolls that stand up and last; plain paper is fine for the clothes. Check the heaviest paper your printer takes.
How does the stand work?
The band under the doll’s feet has a slit from the bottom up, and the stand strip has a slit from the top down. The two slits are each half the band’s height, so they slide into each other in a cross and the doll stands.
What sizes are the dolls?
Large dolls are about 19 cm (7.5 in) tall, medium 14.3 cm (5.5 in) and small 10.5 cm (4 in), from the top of the head to the feet (the young child shape is a little taller). Smaller dolls fit more clothes on each page.
Is it free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no watermark, and the drawings are ours, so you may sell what you make with them. The note under the tool gives the full terms.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything is drawn by JavaScript in your browser and never leaves your device, and nothing is saved when you close the page.