Month: May 2016

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Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Tammy Doll Patterns

Here’s the 1st of 2 FREE patterns for #Curvy #Barbies™ hi-low dress:

This is just the first of two patterns I’ve designed to fit Mattel’s new Curvy Barbie™ from the Fashionista line. It also fits my vintage Tammy Doll from idea (see yesterday’s picture gallery). Tomorrow I’ll post the bodice portion of the pattern (and it will have a little surprise on it). So check back tomorrow for the next pattern! Feel free to pin, like, or tweet … Continue reading Here’s the 1st of 2 FREE patterns for #Curvy #Barbies™ hi-low dress:

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Image of African American Fashionista Curvy Barbie from Mattel, posing in a yellow dress with a high-low skirt overlapped in filmy tulle. She poses with one hand in her hair and the other against the skirt's folds. Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com: Free printable sewing patterns and tutorials."
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Curvy Barbie, Tammy Doll Patterns

I’ve created a pattern for #Fashionista #CurvyBarbie™!

Yessss! Here it is! I’ve finally created a dress pattern that fits Mattel’s new Curvy Barbie™ from the Fashionista line. Incidentally, it also fits my vintage Tammy Doll from Ideal: Doesn’t she look cute in that modern-style dress? I’d like to thank Marsha for inspiring the high-low skirt on this doll. She’s a Facebook friend of mine who asked me if I’d ever designed a … Continue reading I’ve created a pattern for #Fashionista #CurvyBarbie™!

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Interviews With Crafters, Links, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#Sewing For #Barbies ™: Tips from #Etsy Store Owner, Lisa Lane

It has been a while since I posted an interview with a crafter. I think we’re due, don’t you? Today’s guest, Lisa Lane, has really impressed me with her hand-crafted doll clothes and miniature bedding on Etsy and Facebook. So let’s see what she had to say in my recent interview  with her: CHELLY: Hi Lisa. Thanks for joining me today for an interview. I’ve … Continue reading #Sewing For #Barbies ™: Tips from #Etsy Store Owner, Lisa Lane

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Image of baby dragon pin cushion in a sleeping position, with overlay that says DIY (do it yourself) dragon pincushion with free pattern. Sub-heading says, "ChellyWood.com FREE sewing patterns and tutorials"
Crafts and Hobbies, Pincushions

#Handmade #FairyTale #Dragon Pincushion

If you love to sew, and you love fairy tale characters, this “Sleepy Dragon Pincushion” is just what you need for your sewing table! Both patterns for this tutorial are free to download and print, right here on ChellyWood.com. This is a link to the first pattern, and here’s a link to the second pattern you’ll need. Don’t forget that Mother’s Day is this Sunday. … Continue reading #Handmade #FairyTale #Dragon Pincushion

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Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns, Pincushions

#PinCushions make great #MothersDay #gifts

On Monday this week, I shared some photos I took of the finished dragon pincushion before I mailed it off to my “sewing swap” partner. Today I’m offering the second of two free, printable pincushion patterns, so you can make my “Sleepy Baby Dragon” pincushion too. (Look back at yesterday’s post for pattern #1.) Once again, this pincushion is not for the novice sewist! It’s quite difficult to … Continue reading #PinCushions make great #MothersDay #gifts

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Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns, Pincushions

Here’s the 1st of 2 FREE #patterns for my #dragon #pincushion

Yesterday I shared some photos I took of the finished dragon pincushion before I mailed it off to my “sewing swap” partner. Today I’m offering the first of two free, printable pincushion patterns, so you can make my “Sleepy Baby Dragon” pincushion too. Tomorrow I’ll post the 2nd pattern, and Thursday I will post the tutorial. Once again, this pincushion is not for the novice … Continue reading Here’s the 1st of 2 FREE #patterns for my #dragon #pincushion

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The image shows a baby dragon pincushion curled up into a ball as if he's sleeping. The overlay tells you where you can download the free printable sewing pattern for making this dragon pincushion: ChellyWood.com
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Crafts and Hobbies, Pincushions

FREE pattern for #Dragon #PinCushion

Here’s my adorable “Sleepy Baby Dragon” pin cushion. I was part of a Facebook swap, wherein I made this pin cushion for one of the ladies in our group, while another lady made me a nice pin cushion too. If you’ve never done a sewing project swap before, let me say that they’re a lot of fun to participate in! If you look for my … Continue reading FREE pattern for #Dragon #PinCushion

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