Month: May 2015

Image of Barbie doll in medieval male costume, holding sword aloft.
Romeo & Juliet

Sew a #Medieval Tunic for #BarbieDolls and other #FashionDolls (free pattern & tutorial)

Today I’m sharing a costume that you’ll see in the marketplace scene, in my upcoming stop-motion dolly version of Romeo and Juliet. Today I’ll offer free, printable patterns and tutorials for making her tunic, pants, hat, and sword. Scroll down for these links. And don’t forget that I’m giving away a free summer wardrobe for Barbie! If you haven’t signed up for that, you should! The … Continue reading Sew a #Medieval Tunic for #BarbieDolls and other #FashionDolls (free pattern & tutorial)

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Image of Barbie doll in Renaissance gown playing stringed instrument in a market square
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Romeo & Juliet

#Sew a #Renaissance Doll Costume for Rosaline in #Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (Free Pattern)

I’ve posted this picture before, but the pattern is unique. You see, I’ve adapted the pattern from the yellow Basque-style dress to make this Renaissance gown. I’ll offer links to the patterns below the picture, and I’ll describe how I used each pattern. However the tutorial links will show you how to make the Basque dress (yellow floral pinafore). You’ll just have to work with … Continue reading #Sew a #Renaissance Doll Costume for Rosaline in #Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (Free Pattern)

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Image of four Barbie dolls dressed in handmade summer clothing. One holds an American flag.
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Contests

Win a #Dolling #Summer Wardrobe for Your #Dolls

SORRY GUYS! THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. A winner will be announced on Friday, July 10. But watch for my next contest! Yes, I’ve made and am giving away this entire summer wardrobe set to one winner! Take a look at the pic, then scroll down for the contest instructions: Like I did with the Barbie quinceañera dress sweepstakes giveaway, I’ll post patterns and tutorials for making … Continue reading Win a #Dolling #Summer Wardrobe for Your #Dolls

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Image of Barbie doll in Medieval cloak, holding a sword.
Links, Romeo & Juliet, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a #Medieval Cloak and #Miniature Swords for Your #BarbieDolls

In my upcoming production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, some of our dolls will provide the “extras” in scenes like the Capulet family’s ball and the marketplace. This costume was designed for one of the extras who starts a fight in the marketplace (see photo at right). This is actually one of the easiest costumes to make for our film, and I’m sure even novice … Continue reading Make a #Medieval Cloak and #Miniature Swords for Your #BarbieDolls

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Image of Barbie doll dressed in traditional Basque dress with Renaissance Snood
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Sew a #Basque #BarbieDoll Dress for Your #Barbies

When I first designed and posted this doll dress, someone told me its style was very much like that of the Basque people. That wasn’t my original intention, but hey! I love Basque food, so I’m gonna go with it! I also live in a part of the US where there are lots of Basque people. One of the principals I worked for in my … Continue reading Sew a #Basque #BarbieDoll Dress for Your #Barbies

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Barbie Doll Cast of Romeo and Juliet
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Romeo & Juliet

Who’s Who in #Shakespeare’s #RomeoandJuliet: Cast of #Dolling Characters

I took this photo today. It shows who’s who in my up-coming stop-motion production of Romeo and Juliet: I’d like to re-post each doll’s costume, with links to the patterns in the posts. I’ll start with the doll in the back row, far left tomorrow; then I’ll move to the extra in the diamond top; then I’ll post Rosaline’s dress, etc… Watch for those postings … Continue reading Who’s Who in #Shakespeare’s #RomeoandJuliet: Cast of #Dolling Characters

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Header for Sewing Tutorial entitled "How to Make a Doll's Shirt" (found on YouTube)
8-inch doll clothes patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Make Sewing #Crafts for Your #Dollhouse Sized Doll or #BreyerHorse Doll

Earlier this week I introduced you to the World of Love doll named Soul, and I explained how she will be playing Benvolio in the upcoming stop-motion version of Romeo and Juliet. On Wednesday, I shared my pattern for Benvolio’s shirt and pants. I also offered links to the vest, hat, and boots patterns. Today I’m going to hook you up with the video tutorials that … Continue reading Make Sewing #Crafts for Your #Dollhouse Sized Doll or #BreyerHorse Doll

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8-inch doll clothes patterns, Breyer Doll Clothes Patterns, Daily Patterns, World of Love Doll Patterns

Free Printable #Sewing Pattern for Making #BreyerHorse #Doll Clothes

As I said in yesterday’s post, the World of Love doll clothes seem to fit my daughter’s Breyer dolls (the dolls that can be purchased to go with Breyer Horses), so today I’m re-posting a pattern I posted a while back. This pattern may be even more useful to folks who sew doll clothes for Breyer dolls, even though I originally designed this costume to fit … Continue reading Free Printable #Sewing Pattern for Making #BreyerHorse #Doll Clothes

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Image of African American doll playing Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet stop motion film
Romeo & Juliet, Tammy Doll Patterns

Who’s Playing #Benvolio in Theater of Yore’s Upcoming #StopMotion Version of #RomeoAndJuliet?

For anyone who’s new to this website, I’m Chelly Wood, a soon-to-be-published author, high school English teacher, and seamstress. Together with my two teenage daughters, I am in the process of creating a stop-motion version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet for YouTube, starring re-designed dolls like Barbie, Ken, Momoko, and Tammy Doll. Today’s post will introduce you to my oldest daughter, Ardie, who goes by Emily Teapot … Continue reading Who’s Playing #Benvolio in Theater of Yore’s Upcoming #StopMotion Version of #RomeoAndJuliet?

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Image of Barbie in fancy prom-style dress pointing at a framed name, "Terry"
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Contests

We Have a #Winner! One of Our Commenters Won the #Barbie #Quinceañera Dress!

Yes, that long-awaited moment has arrived. One of the lucky commenters’ names was drawn for the Barbie quinceañera dress giveaway. Terry, who chose to submit her entry via my email (one of the options), is the winner! Congratulations Terry! But don’t fret if you didn’t win this sweepstakes. I’m working on a summer ensemble, consisting of several mix-and-match outfits for Barbie, which I’ll be giving … Continue reading We Have a #Winner! One of Our Commenters Won the #Barbie #Quinceañera Dress!

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Image of Barbie in Quinceañera dress with overlay in Spanish & English stating "Sew a Quinceañera dress for Barbie"
Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#Quinceañera Dress #Sewing Tutorial for #Barbies

Now that I’ve given away my home-made Barbie Quinceañera dress, I’ve posted the pattern to make it yourself (yesterday’s post) and here’s the YouTube tutorial I created for sewing your own. Now all of my followers can have one! Can’t find the pattern? Go to my Doll Patterns page. Wondering why I give stuff away for free? Visit my “Chelly’s Books” page. Continue reading #Quinceañera Dress #Sewing Tutorial for #Barbies

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Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns

#Quinceañera Dress #Sewing Pattern for #Barbie #Dolls

Yesterday my sweepstakes contest ended, and later I’ll announce the winner. But for those of you who didn’t win, I’m offering the pattern I created for the lovely Quinceañera dress that I gave away yesterday. When you print my patterns, it’s always friendly and kind to like it on FB, tweet about it, and/or pin it to your Pinterest page. That way you’re helping to spread the … Continue reading #Quinceañera Dress #Sewing Pattern for #Barbie #Dolls

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Image of Barbie doll in quinceañera dress.
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Contests

Tomorrow is the last day to enter the #Quinceañera #Dress #Sweepstakes!

As you may recall, I made the lovely Barbie Quinceañera dress displayed below, and I’m giving it away in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. For details, visit this page. Tomorrow is the last day to enter the sweepstakes! Continue reading Tomorrow is the last day to enter the #Quinceañera #Dress #Sweepstakes!

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Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#Sew a #Romantic Shirt for Ken #Dolls: YouTube Video Tutorial

Yesterday I gave you the pattern for Ken’s romantic Romeo shirt; now I’m sharing my latest YouTube video tutorial with you. It shows you exactly how to piece together the free, printable pattern I gave you yesterday. Can’t find the pattern? Go to my Doll Patterns page. Wondering why I give stuff away for free? Visit my “Chelly’s Books” page. Continue reading #Sew a #Romantic Shirt for Ken #Dolls: YouTube Video Tutorial

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