Image of collectible "Dorothy" doll from the Wizard of Oz collection wearing handmade skirt in a western-style print fabric and a solid black crop top.

Sneak Peek on ChellyWood.com: How to make #Breyer #DollClothes w/ my free #Patterns

This is just a preview of some of the doll clothes patterns I’ve designed for Breyer dolls. Breyer is most well-known for making model horses, but they have some beautiful dolls that are highly articulated. They range from 7 to 8 inches high. These clothing patterns can fit similar-sized dolls, like the World of Love collectible dolls from Hasbro and this “Dorothy” doll from The … Continue reading Sneak Peek on ChellyWood.com: How to make #Breyer #DollClothes w/ my free #Patterns

Image of model horse (Breyer Horse "Snowman") wearing handmade horse blanket and standing near Breyer doll 8" eight inch doll in handmade jeans and shirt with overlay of words "Breyer Horse Blanket Contest"

Winner Announced for #BreyerHorse / #ModelHorse Blanket Contest! #YAY!

Just in case you don’t recall, during the month of August, ChellyWood.com held a drawing for a Breyer Horse/Model Horse blanket, handmade by Emily Teapot. Over the Labor Day weekend, we held a drawing, and now we need to announce the winner. (Drum-roll please…)   Continue reading Winner Announced for #BreyerHorse / #ModelHorse Blanket Contest! #YAY!

Do #Vintage Barbie #Patterns Fit New #Barbies?

I’ve been asked this question often, over the years, and I can tell you a little about my own experiences with older patterns on modern Barbies. However I do not work for Mattel or one of the professional pattern makers. I have been sewing for Barbie since I was a child in the 1970’s, though, and I sew for both vintage and newer Barbies. I have measured … Continue reading Do #Vintage Barbie #Patterns Fit New #Barbies?