Yesterday I explained that in April (and possibly in May), I’ll be doing some re-posting of older patterns, so I can update my Gallery Page. Today I’m showing an example of the type of video I’ll be linking to in my “Tailor’s Tips and Tricks” section of each post. This one, quite simply, shows you how to tie a knot in your fabric, using … Continue reading How to Tie a Knot Using a Needle and Thread @ ChellyWood.com #Crafts
I need to start out by apologizing to those of you who are regular followers. The next six posts are going to seem like repeats, but that’s because I’m trying to update my Gallery Page. With each post, I’m creating images for the Gallery Page, and offering links to the patterns and tutorials for each of the outfits I made for St. Patrick’s Day. Of course … Continue reading Sew a MiniSkirt with #Tulle for #FashionDolls w/FREE Pattern
The pattern and tutorial below is for each of the felt shirts shown above. As you can see, this pattern fits a number of different dolls, from the lovely Momoko™ dolls, to Spin Master Liv™ dolls, to Lammily™ dolls, to Curvy®, Tall®, and Petite® Barbies®. It fits Skipper® and some Disney Princess® dolls too! The best part about this felt doll shirt is that it … Continue reading #Felt #dolls’ shirt is super easy to #sew w/FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com
Last week I shared my video showing how to make the bikini top for this set. I also gave you the free, printable pattern you’ll need to make the bikini. This set is designed to fit Mattel’s Barbie®, but it also fits Spin Master Liv Dolls™, Queens of Africa™ dolls, and many other fashion dolls in this size range. (Please note that ChellyWood.com is not … Continue reading Sew shorts or a #retro bikini for #Barbie® #dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com
It’s time to announce the winner of my ninja costume sweepstakes contest! Congratulations, Tina! Of course I contacted Tina right away to let her know that she had won, and her ninja costume was sent in the mail on Saturday, March 25. For anyone who would like to make their own ninja costume, I do have a pattern and tutorials that will eventually be posted, … Continue reading #Ninja Costume Winner! #Dolls #Dollstagram
Yesterday I gave you the pattern; today I’m showing you how to make the retro swimsuit top. I’m very pleased with the way this pattern turned out. In fact, as the pattern implies, I’d really like to try making a pair of panties and a bra with plain white fabric (or possibly lace fabric), using the same pattern. But I’ll save that for another day. … Continue reading #DIY retro #bikini top for #Dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com
Here’s my free, printable sewing pattern for a retro swimsuit. As you can see by the heading, you could potentially make the bikini top into a bra; similarly, you could make the shorts/bikini bottom into underpants. I haven’t created a bra and panties set with this pattern yet, but I’m anxious to do so! I’m currently working on the capris (along with a turtleneck in … Continue reading #Retro swimsuit pattern for fashion #Dolls is free @ ChellyWood.com #CraftyMom
Yes, today’s the last day to win my handmade ninja costume. You can watch a video of the costume in action right here, and if you haven’t signed up to win it, you can sign up right here. The contest ends at midnight tonight. __________________ If you’re searching for something different, have a look at the Gallery Page. That’s the easiest way to search through … Continue reading Last day to win a #Ninja costume for #Barbie #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com
Spring is in the air, and the weather’s starting to warm up a bit. Is it too soon to post patterns for my retro swimsuit for fashion dolls like Barbie®, the Queens of Africa™, Momoko™, and similar-sized dolls? I hope not! This is a preview of what’s to come. I’ll be posting patterns and tutorials for this–what I like to call–my “retro swimsuit” for fashion dolls, later … Continue reading #Barbie® #Retro swimsuit for #DIY @ ChellyWood.com
That’s my free sewing pattern above. Now here’s the tutorial showing you exactly how to make it: Just in time for St. Patrick’s day, I’m helping to promote the Irish author, Kieran Fanning, by giving away a hand-made ninja costume to help him promote his way-cool ninja novel for kids. Click here to learn more about this sweepstakes giveaway and Kieran’s ninja novel, The Black Lotus. The … Continue reading Easy #StPaddysDay #Shamrock #Barbie Purse w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com
Just look at that adorable long shamrock skirt! As it says in the video, this skirt pattern should fit nearly any fashion doll, within reason. The trick, once again, is to measure the doll’s waist for the elastic. That way you can be sure it will fit her waist once the elastic gathers the fabric. Here’s a link to the pattern you’ll need. And since … Continue reading #DIY skirt for Curvy #Barbie® w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Dolls
Are you ready to make some St. Patrick’s Day holiday crafts for your Ever After High® or Monster High® dolls? St. Paddy’s Day is only two days away, but this St. Patrick’s Day craft project is pretty quick and easy to sew, even for those who are new to sewing. You’ll want to start by downloading this free printable sewing pattern, and then you’ll use the short … Continue reading Lovely #green #DollClothes tutorials w/ free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #StPatricksDayParade
This is the ruffle-bottom skirt that I mentioned in yesterday’s post. It’s an extremely versatile pattern, fitting nearly every fashion doll in the 10-12 inch range, including Ideal’s Tammy doll, Curvy Barbie®, Tall Barbie®, Skipper®, Petite Barbie®, and Lammily®. All you have to do, to make sure this skirt fits your doll correctly, is this: measure her waist correctly for the elastic. Each of the dolls … Continue reading #StPatricksDay skirt pattern is free @ ChellyWood.com #crafty #dolls
With St. Paddy’s Day right around the corner, I decided to whip up some quick and easy skirt patterns and tutorials. As you can see in the video, this pattern will fit Barbie®, Curvy Barbie®, Skipper®, and even Monster High® dolls. The trick is in the elastic. When you get to the part of the video where it tells you to measure your doll’s waist … Continue reading Sew a #StPaddysDay skirt for #Barbie, #Skipper, or other dolls @ ChellyWood.com
For St. Patrick’s Day next week, I’ll be posting tutorials that show you how to make several different skirts for a wide variety of fashion dolls, using the pattern above. Take a look at all the different styles you can make with this one pattern: The pattern I’ve posted actually fits a lot of different dolls. I’ve made skirts for Barbie®, Curvy Barbie®, Skipper®, Monster … Continue reading Free printable #FashionDoll clothes #sewing pattern for #StPaddysDay @ ChellyWood.com
