Month: February 2016

Image of a clapboard like one uses in a Hollywood movie. It says "Production: Romeo and Juliet, Director: Chelly Wood, Camera: Reginald Stetson, Date: 2/27/16, Scene: Act 4, Scene 3, Take 2"
Doll Furniture, Props and Dioramas, Romeo & Juliet

#RomeoJuliet @ ChellyWood.com won’t win any #Oscars but it’s fun for a #BarbieCollector

We’re on the set of Romeo and Juliet today, watching the filming of Act 4, Scene 3 from behind the scenes. Check out that little clapboard I made from iClipart! (I just shrunk it down and printed it on cardstock paper, using two brads and an extra piece of black scrapbook paper for a hinge.) The doll who’s working the clapboard is my Traveler doll … Continue reading #RomeoJuliet @ ChellyWood.com won’t win any #Oscars but it’s fun for a #BarbieCollector

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Image of Spin Master Liv Doll wearing custom-made African American doll wig with overlay that says "best doll wigs ever!"
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Doll Makeovers, Interviews With Crafters, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns

I recommend buying your custom #LivDoll wigs from @tabloach #dollstagram #dolls

As the video says, I recently bought a Liv Doll who really needed a new wig. I couldn’t have been more pleased with the work of this doll wig designer at Tabloach Productions! At first I was a little nervous about sending two Liv Dolls in the US Postal Service to be fitted for wigs. I thought, “What if I never get my dolls back? Or … Continue reading I recommend buying your custom #LivDoll wigs from @tabloach #dollstagram #dolls

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Image of ball jointed doll with handmade ironing board and cast iron flatiron. Overlay says, "Make an adjustable ironing board" implying the tutorial will show you how to make a doll-sized ironing board.
Barbie Patterns, BJD Patterns, Doll Furniture, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Petite Barbie Patterns, Tall Barbie, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

DIY Adjustable IroningBoard for #Dolls’ #Dioramas @ ChellyWood.com #BJD

Tuesday’s post offered the pattern mentioned in this tutorial, and now, here’s the tutorial itself, showing you how to build a cute little adjustable ironing board for your dolly dioramas. Please note that this ironing board is meant for dioramas, not for kids’ toys. That’s because it’s pretty unstable (due to its adjustable nature) without the use of Glue Dots to hold it to the floor … Continue reading DIY Adjustable IroningBoard for #Dolls’ #Dioramas @ ChellyWood.com #BJD

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Image of tall Barbie wearing white jeans. Overlay says, "Sew pants for tall fashion dolls (includes free pattern)"
Tall Barbie, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew Pants or Jeans for Tall #Barbie w/free #sewingPattern @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s the tutorial I promised you! On Monday I gave you a preview of these jeans/pants; on Tuesday I offered a free, printable pattern for sewing them; today I’m showing you exactly how to sew the jeans/pants for your Tall Barbies™. Did you notice anything different in this video? I tried to create a storyline with my dolls, including a little bit of stop-motion activity. … Continue reading Sew Pants or Jeans for Tall #Barbie w/free #sewingPattern @ ChellyWood.com

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Image of tall Barbie wearing handmade jeans on a pattern for sewing a pair of these jeans. Overlaying words say "Jeans and adjustable ironing board patterns" and smaller words say "The jeans will fit Tall Barbie TM and other fashion dolls with 15 cm inseams. Image includes ironing board pattern and is stamped with ChellyWood.com on all patterns
Daily Patterns, Doll Furniture, Props and Dioramas, Tall Barbie

Download my free sewing #Pattern for #TallBarbie’s Pants/Jeans @ ChellyWood.com #TheDollEvolves

Here’s the Tall Barbie™ pants/jeans pattern I’ve been promising to share with you since the dolls came out. Tomorrow I’ll post my sewing tutorial, showing you exactly how to make these pants/jeans. Later in the week, I’ll also post a tutorial, showing you how to make the adjustable ironing board that you can see on the pattern as well. (It really adjusts its height to … Continue reading Download my free sewing #Pattern for #TallBarbie’s Pants/Jeans @ ChellyWood.com #TheDollEvolves

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Image of Mattel's "Tall Barbie" standing in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, wearing a pair of white handmade pants with red seams. Barbie has one hand on her hip and the other at her side. She smiles brightly. She's also wearing a princess-seams shirt decorated with peace signs. Tall Barbie's features look Asian, and her skin tone is pale. The image includes a watermark that says, "ChellyWood.com" for free printable sewing patterns and tutorials.
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Tall Barbie

YAY! I’ve designed my first pattern for #TallBarbie! Find it @ ChellyWood.com #theDollEvolves #dollstagram

  Yes, this week I’ll be posting my pattern and tutorial for making these adorable white jeans with red seams. They’re designed to fit Mattel’s new “Tall Barbie™” and any other similarly-sized dolls with 15 cm inseams. Tomorrow I will post the pattern, so you can make these jeans too. Then, on Wednesday, I’ll post the tutorial video showing you how to sew them. Thursday I’m … Continue reading YAY! I’ve designed my first pattern for #TallBarbie! Find it @ ChellyWood.com #theDollEvolves #dollstagram

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Image of Liv Doll wearing comfy, handmade raglan-sleeved T-shirt. Overlay of words say "Liv Doll FREE Tee Shirt pattern and Tutorial"
Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Skipper Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

DIY Raglan-Sleeve #Tshirt Tutorial for #LivDolls @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram

So far, I’ve only made a few Liv Doll clothes patterns, but eventually there will be more to come. Right now, I’m excited about designing doll clothes for Mattel’s new “Tall Barbie,” “Petite Barbie,” and “Curvy Barbie.” So next week, you can look forward to whatever great patterns and tutorials I come up with! But for now, please enjoy this tutorial, which shows you how … Continue reading DIY Raglan-Sleeve #Tshirt Tutorial for #LivDolls @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram

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Sewing pattern for doll-sized T-shirt, fits Blythe, Momoko Dolls, Skipper, and Liv Dolls
Daily Patterns, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns

Sew a Raglan-Sleeve #Tshirt for your #LivDoll w/a FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com #dolls

I have owned Liv Dolls for a while, but this is the first clothing pattern I’ve ever made specifically to fit Liv Dolls. It turned out pretty good, though, if you go back to look at the image I posted on Monday (also shown on the pattern itself). And yes, I’d like to make more Liv Doll clothes patterns, but right now, there’s quite a … Continue reading Sew a Raglan-Sleeve #Tshirt for your #LivDoll w/a FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com #dolls

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Image of doll feet wearing handmade shoes with overlapping words: Doll Shoes FREE Pattern and Tutorial
Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Momoko Doll Patterns, Skipper Patterns, Tall Barbie, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

DIY #Dolls’ Shoes Tutorial from ChellyWood.com fits #TallBarbie #TheDollEvolves

Yesterday I shared the pattern for making these flat shoes, and today I’m offering the free tutorial video, showing you exactly how to make these cute shoes which fit lots of fashion dolls, including Momoko, Tall Barbie, Skipper, and Liv Dolls. Need help printing my patterns? This link will take you to a tutorial showing you how to download my free, printable patterns. If you’re … Continue reading DIY #Dolls’ Shoes Tutorial from ChellyWood.com fits #TallBarbie #TheDollEvolves

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Image of sewing pattern with overlapping words, "Free pattern for doll flats: search ChellyWood1 on Youtube for the accompanying free tutorial video; this pattern fits lots of flat-footed dolls like Liv Dolls, Momoko, Blythe, skipper, etc..."
Barbie Patterns, BJD Patterns, Daily Patterns, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Momoko Doll Patterns, Skipper Patterns

Free Pattern for #LivDoll and #MomokoDoll Shoes @ ChellyWood.com #DollPhotography

Here’s my pattern for doll shoes. This is a pattern for a basic flat (no-heel) shoe, which fits a number of flat-footed dolls like Momoko Doll from Sekiguchi company (Japan), Liv Dolls by Spin Master, Mattel’s Skipper, and the new Tall Barbie from Mattel. I’ve been very happy with how this shoe turned out, and I’ve actually made three pairs in the past couple of … Continue reading Free Pattern for #LivDoll and #MomokoDoll Shoes @ ChellyWood.com #DollPhotography

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Image of three dolls wearing handmade shoes: Liv Doll by Spinmaster, Tall Barbie from Mattel, and Momoko doll from Sekiguchi Japan. Overlapping words say, "ChellyWood.com: Free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes"
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics

My #TallBarbie arrived and I’ve started designing #sewing patterns for her! #TheDollEvolves

As you can see, the new “Tall Barbie” is only slightly taller than my Liv Doll (from Spin Master), but significantly taller than Momoko (from Sekiguchi). When she arrived earlier this week, I was so excited, I couldn’t sleep in, even though I had the day off! I got up at 5 AM and started designing patterns for her! And yes, I’ll be offering my … Continue reading My #TallBarbie arrived and I’ve started designing #sewing patterns for her! #TheDollEvolves

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American Girl Doll Patterns, Favorite Books, Interviews With Crafters

@AveryLaneDesign’s Sew in Style is perfect for #Kids learning the #Craft of #Sewing

I’m actually acquainted with Erin Hentzel, the author of Avery Lane Design‘s book, Sew in Style. She’s a member of one of the doll clothes sewing groups that I belong to on Facebook. So when I heard about her book, I wanted to buy it and review it for my readers here on ChellyWood.com. With its colorful illustrations and simple instructions, Sew in Style is ideal … Continue reading @AveryLaneDesign’s Sew in Style is perfect for #Kids learning the #Craft of #Sewing

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Image of hand holding snap with overlying words "How to Sew Snaps on Fabric"
Crafts and Hobbies, Interviews With Crafters, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Learn to #Sew Snaps on #Fabric w/This Easy #Tutorial from ChellyWood.com

It has been a while since I created this “How to Sew Snaps on Fabric” tutorial video, so I thought it would be a good idea to revisit it on my blog. If you’re wondering why I make patterns and tutorials without charging a fee, please visit the “Chelly’s Books” page, and that should explain my general motivations. Overall, I love to sew, design doll clothes, … Continue reading Learn to #Sew Snaps on #Fabric w/This Easy #Tutorial from ChellyWood.com

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Image of Liv doll (by spin master) wearing handmade pencil-skirt-style dress. Overlapping words say, "Free pattern for Liv Doll pencil-skirt dress"
Daily Patterns, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a #PencilSkirt Dress for #LivDolls w/FREE #Sewing Pattern and Tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

On Monday I showed everyone a preview of the doll dresses I’ve made for Valentine’s Day. Last week I shared my free patterns. (You’ll need the pencil skirt dress pattern for this tutorial.) Today I’m sharing the YouTube video that shows you exactly how to make the Valentine’s Day dress with the ribbon and pencil skirt. Please note that this pattern can be adapted to fit either Liv Dolls or Barbies. (And … Continue reading Sew a #PencilSkirt Dress for #LivDolls w/FREE #Sewing Pattern and Tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

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Image of Kira doll wearing gingham dress with straps and short skirt. Overlapping words say, "Fashion Doll Dress Tutorial and Pattern"
Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a Pretty Gingham #DollDress for #FashionDolls w/FREE Pattern and #Crafty Tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

On Monday I showed everyone a preview of the doll dresses I’ve made for Valentine’s Day. Last week I shared my free patterns. (You’ll need the flouncy skirt dress pattern for this tutorial.) Today I’m sharing the YouTube video that shows you exactly how to make the Valentine’s Day dress with the short skirt, but please note that you don’t want to cut the skirt on the fold as … Continue reading Sew a Pretty Gingham #DollDress for #FashionDolls w/FREE Pattern and #Crafty Tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

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