Month: March 2019

The image shows a hand holding a strip of elastic, and at one end of the elastic, there's a safety pin attached through the elastic. Behind the hand is a swatch of colorful fabric on a wooden surface. The overlay says, "How to Pull Elastic," and the tutorial video demonstrates how to pull elastic through the waistband of a skirt or a pair of pants or a pair of shorts when sewing.
Crafts and Hobbies, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

How to pull elastic through a casing when #sewing #dolls’ clothes

I’m on vacation this week, but while I’m gone, the blog is automatically posting some of the tutorials that I frequently mention in my videos. Today’s tutorial is one of the newer ones, but it is an essential skill to have whenever you make doll clothes that use elastic for the waistband. If you’re getting tired of all the re-posted material on my blog, you … Continue reading How to pull elastic through a casing when #sewing #dolls’ clothes

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The image shows a green piece of felt with a Dritz snap on it. The snap is being sewn on using a needle and thread. A person's thumbnail is included in the picture to demonstrate the tiny size of the snap. The overlay says, "How to Sew Snaps on Doll Clothes" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com where one can find this and many other free youtube tutorials on the topic of sewing doll clothes (including a number of tips and trips). ChellyWood.com is a website that offers free printable sewing patterns for doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes.
Crafts and Hobbies, Interviews With Crafters, Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

How to #Sew #Dritz Snaps on #Dolls’ Clothes @ ChellyWood.com

The doll clothes pictured in this video are some I’ve been working with to re-design and re-develop lately. So watch for more on that! When making doll clothes, I usually recommend Dritz size 2/0 sew-on snaps. With this link, you can buy 10 Dritz size 2/0 sew-on snaps on Amazon. This is a re-post of one of the tutorials that is often mentioned in my … Continue reading How to #Sew #Dritz Snaps on #Dolls’ Clothes @ ChellyWood.com

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Click on the link in the image's caption for the actual tutorial video which shows how to do the backstitch. The image shows a needle and thread and offers the URL of the website where you can find this and many other tutorials that will help you learn how to sew by hand: ChellyWood.com
Crafts and Hobbies, Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Yarn and Embroidery

Use the #Backstitch when #sewing by hand @ ChellyWood.com

Here we have a tutorial for the backstitch. I love this stitch because it’s so versatile and easy to create! When you see me sewing by hand in my videos, I’m almost always using the backstitch. This is a re-post of one of the tutorials that is often mentioned in my videos. I’m re-posting it because I’m actually on vacation right now. Want to follow … Continue reading Use the #Backstitch when #sewing by hand @ ChellyWood.com

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Click on the link provided, to find the tutorial video. This image shows orange felt with a black whipstitch pattern across folded fabric. The overlay says, "How to hem a garment by hand, using the whip stitch. The video is found at ChellyWood.com
Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Yarn and Embroidery

How to Whipstitch a Hem @ ChellyWood.com #embroidery #sewing #crafts

Occasionally people who are new to sewing ask me questions that are old-hat to those of us who are long-time sewists. One question I was recently asked is, “How do you hem a garment without a sewing machine?” I use the whipstitch to hem most of my garments. It’s a fairly easy stitch, and it creates a nearly invisible hem. Here’s how it’s done: This … Continue reading How to Whipstitch a Hem @ ChellyWood.com #embroidery #sewing #crafts

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The image shows the OOAK Liv Doll "Chelly Wood" at her computer in her tiny dolly diorama office. Behind her is a painting of ballerinas by Degas. The overlay says, Fan Mail and offers the at symbol followed by the URL ChellyWood.com, a website where there are hundreds of free, printable sewing patterns for doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes. This is the YouTube header for what one might call "Barbie fan mail opening" or stop motion fan mail reading. It's a stop motion video of the Chelly Wood doll discussing her fan mail, reading it out loud, and showing a video of Barbie dolls modeling the hand-made dresses that one of Chelly Wood's fans created using Chelly Wood's own free doll clothes patterns (printable on the ChellyWood.com website).
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Chelly Wood Out of the Office / #Sewing Room

Sorry everyone, but I’m about to take a wee little family vacation. I do get fan mail every day or so, and that’s why I thought I’d give everyone a heads up about my absence. To keep you entertained while I’m away, I’m going to re-post the video tutorials that are mentioned most often in my YouTube videos. Next Thursday, though, I’ll post something brand … Continue reading Chelly Wood Out of the Office / #Sewing Room

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The image shows a Broad Ken doll from Mattel modeling a pair of handmade navy blue trousers. These pants are designed specifically to fit dolls like Broad Ken with a shorter inseam than Ken and a wider waistline. the overlay says "Broad Ken Pants" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com where you can find free printable sewing patterns for making these pants and other costumes for fashion dolls of many shapes and sizes.
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Ken Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#SewingBlogger Thursday: #Sew a pair of pants for #BroadKen w/FREE #patterns @ ChellyWood.com

This week I’ve been re-posting links to all the male fashion doll patterns I’ve made and posted over the years, on this blog. I have more in store, of course! But for today, I’d like to post the patterns and tutorial video for making a pair of elastic-waist trousers (or pajama pants) for Broad Ken and similar-sized action figures. Here’s the PDF version of the … Continue reading #SewingBlogger Thursday: #Sew a pair of pants for #BroadKen w/FREE #patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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The image shows a Spin Master Jake doll from the Liv doll collection wearing handmade jeans, a collared shirt, and a tie. There's also an attached image of handmade sneakers that closely resemble Converse High Top tennis shoes. The watermark says, "ChellyWood.com: free doll clothes patterns and more."
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free 12 inch (30.2 cm) Spin Master “Jake” Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)

Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses on the Creative Spark Online Learning platform. If you would like … Continue reading Free 12 inch (30.2 cm) Spin Master “Jake” Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)

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This "gallery" style image shows Ken dolls wearing four different historical costumes. In the upper right corner, a Ken doll wears a regal Navy colored tunic with puff sleeves and trousers. He holds a sword. In the upper right corner, a Ken doll wears a medieval wig, a long-sleeve tunic, a gold-embellished vest, and bi-colored pants with felt boots. In the lower left corner, a Ken doll is dressed in a monk's hood and garb. In the lower right, a Ken doll wears a muffin cap, blousen shirt, vest, bi-colored pants, and he has greave-style sleeves that tie with ribbons. All of these patterns are free and printable at ChellyWood.com for anyone who has an inclination to sew these doll clothes. Each of Chelly Wood's free patterns comes with a tutorial showing you how to make it.
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Ken Patterns, Romeo & Juliet, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free Historical Ken Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)

Please click on the photos below that represent the doll clothes you would like to make. At the time of this blog posting, most of these patterns have not yet been converted to PDF format, so you are advised to view this tutorial video to help you you with printing. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll … Continue reading Free Historical Ken Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)

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The image shows four different modern Ken dolls modeling handmade doll clothes including a raglan sleeve tee shirt, a tuxedo, a pair of boxer shorts, and a short-sleeve shirt with pants. All of the patterns for making these outfits are free at ChellyWood.com
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Ken Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

12 inch (30 cm) Regular Ken Doll and 12 and 1/4 inch (31 cm) Articulated Ken Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)

Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses on the Creative Spark Online Learning platform. If you would like … Continue reading 12 inch (30 cm) Regular Ken Doll and 12 and 1/4 inch (31 cm) Articulated Ken Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)

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Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Doll Furniture, Made to Move Barbie, Petite Barbie Patterns, Props and Dioramas, Tall Barbie, Vintage Francie

Check out @creative_starr for amazing #Barbie diorama ideas–YAY! #FridayFollow

This amazing lady, who goes by Starrcreative, left me a helpful comment here on ChellyWood.com about a video that wasn’t working and needed a little maintenance work. Thank you, Starrcreative! So with a name like Starrcreative, of course I dropped by her blog. And WOW!!! What a find! She does lots of creative DIY projects of all kinds, but my favorite of her blog posts … Continue reading Check out @creative_starr for amazing #Barbie diorama ideas–YAY! #FridayFollow

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The image shows a Disney Princess Cinderella doll wearing handmade doll clothes. The overlay says "Doll Skirt" and offers the url ChellyWood.com where a person can find the free printable sewing pattern for making the skirt shown in the image. All ChellyWood.com patterns are free and printable. This pattern is being offered as a free pdf download and Microsoft Word downloadable pattern. It has a matching free tutorial video showing how to make the skirt yourself.
Disney Princess Dolls, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#SewingBlogger Thursday: #Dolls’ Skirt #Sewing Extravaganza! @ ChellyWood.com

The video tutorial above is really just a re-design of an older (but very popular) tutorial, showing how to make an elastic-waist skirt for fashion dolls. The original tutorial had no video clips, so in this re-design, I’ve made it a point to add video clips wherever I think it might help. This week on ChellyWood.com, we’ve been revisiting one of my St. Patrick’s Day … Continue reading #SewingBlogger Thursday: #Dolls’ Skirt #Sewing Extravaganza! @ ChellyWood.com

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Please visit ChellyWood.com for FREE printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. This image shows three different patterns for use in making Barbie-sized (11.5-inch fashion doll) skirts in a variety of styles. The free sewing pattern offers the URL ChellyWood.com, where tutorials offer free instruction for sewing these Barbie-sized dolls' skirts. The pattern is marked with a "creative commons attribution" symbol as well.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Lammily Doll Patterns, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Momoko Doll Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Petite Barbie Patterns, Project MC2 Dolls, Pullip Doll Clothes, Skipper Patterns, Tall Barbie, Tammy Doll Patterns, Vintage Francie, World of Love Doll Patterns

It’s #PDFpattern Wednesday @ ChellyWood.com and our dolls sport the #WearingOfTheGreen for #StPatricksDay!

Are you ready for some more free printable sewing patterns, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day? Here are some skirt patterns that fit a lot of different 11 to 12 inch fashion dolls, like Barbie, the Disney Princesses, Monster High, Ever After High, Lammily, Momoko, and more! As part of my website re-design, I’m trying to convert some of my most popular patterns into … Continue reading It’s #PDFpattern Wednesday @ ChellyWood.com and our dolls sport the #WearingOfTheGreen for #StPatricksDay!

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Please visit ChellyWood.com for FREE printable sewing patterns to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes. This image shows a half dozen different dolls wearing costumes from different periods in world history. For example, there's a Tall Barbie wearing a tie-dye shirt and bell-bottom jeans from the 1960's; there's a Momoko doll wearing a Renaissance gown with bonnet; there's a modern Barbie (Fashionista) wearing a medieval gown with a tiara; there's a Made to Move Barbie dressed as a ninja; there's a modern Barbie wearing a Musketeer costume; and there's a Monster High doll wearing Colonial clothing. The overlay reminds you that these free doll clothes patterns are all available to download and print at ChellyWood.com
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Disney Princess Dolls, Made to Move Barbie, Project MC2 Dolls, Romeo & Juliet, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free Historic Doll Clothes Patterns for 11 to 11 and a Half Inch Dolls (Gallery)

Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses on the Creative Spark Online Learning platform. If you would like … Continue reading Free Historic Doll Clothes Patterns for 11 to 11 and a Half Inch Dolls (Gallery)

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The image shows a screenshot of numerous doll clothes that have been sewn to fit a Mattel vintage Francie doll. Outfits include jeans with a T-shirt, several stand-alone dresses, a pajama, doll shirts, a purse, and a 3-tier skirt with a raglan-sleeved tee shirt.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Vintage Francie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free Sewing Patterns for Vintage Francie Dolls (Gallery)

Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses on the Creative Spark Online Learning platform. If you would like … Continue reading Free Sewing Patterns for Vintage Francie Dolls (Gallery)

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The image shows two different Project MC2 dolls: Bryden Bandweth doll and the Camryn Coyle doll. In the winter-scene diorama, the Camryn Coyle doll stands before a Christmas sleigh full of tiny presents. In front of her is a tiny train running on a train track. She wears boots beneath her outfits. There are two of these holiday dioramas, and in the top one (upper left-hand corner), she wears a red holiday dress adorned with wispy fur and lace. It's a red dress with a candy-cane red and white striped petticoat. In the bottom winter scene, the Camryn Coyle doll wears a green holiday dress with a ribbon belt that looks like a Santa belt. Beneath this green floral-print dress skirt, she wears eyelet bloomers. In the bottom right corner, there's a garden-style diorama with a sandy ground. The Cameron Coyle doll models a yellow summer top and easy-sew summer skirt with a ruffle. She stands barefoot in the sand with a lovely wrought iron curly-patterned metal gate behind her. In the upper-right-hand corner, we find the Bryden Bandweth doll in a pirate suit, on a beach, with sand at her feet and a beach behind her. She wears a felt tricorne hat with a skull an crossed bones embroidered on it. She also wears Colonial style shirt, vest, and 3/4 length pants. She has a pair of colonial felt boots with buckles on her feet. In the lower right-hand corner is a different garden scene with flowers and a bridge. (It's actually a duplicate of Monet's Green Bridge painting--the one that's on display at the Orsay museum in Paris, France.) Braden Bandwidth wears a floral long-sleeve top and trousers. In the bottom center is another winter scene (without the Christmas sleigh) and in this scene, Brayden Bandwith wears a fancy floral dress with a silk purse. The dress has a lace petticoat and lace sleeves. All of these images are marked with the ChellyWood.com watermark which states "Free printable sewing patterns and more." In face, all of these outfits come with free printable sewing patterns and tutorial videos that show you how to make the dolls' clothes.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Project MC2 Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free Sewing Patterns for Project MC2 Dolls (Gallery)

Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses on the Creative Spark Online Learning platform. If you would like … Continue reading Free Sewing Patterns for Project MC2 Dolls (Gallery)

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