In a quilted frame, we see the image of a Butterick vintage-style pattern for Barbie and Ken doll clothes which includes three outfits for vintage Ken dolls and three outfits for vintage Barbie dolls. The pattern number is 6668 Butterick. This image accompanies a discussion on ChellyWood.com about how sewing doll clothes is different from sewing clothes for human beings.

What is a pattern alteration? #SewingTips #DollClothes

The class I’m teaching on Creative Spark is called, “How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns,” but what does “alter” even mean? Altering a pattern is exactly what it sounds like. You take a pattern and change it up — alter it — to be something different than its original designer intended. This is actually legal, especially when it comes to patterns. The Ohio State University … Continue reading What is a pattern alteration? #SewingTips #DollClothes

This image shows the 10 and 3/4 inch Strawberry Shortcake doll, dressed in four different outfits. Visit ChellyWood.com for the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making all of these doll clothes for your Strawberry Shortcake dolls.

Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes for 10 and 3/4 inch Strawberry Shortcake 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 Making Doll Clothes for 10 and 3/4 inch Strawberry Shortcake Dolls (Gallery)

On a blue linen background, a vintage Strawberry Shortcake doll models an angel-like long white dress with lace. The overlay says "free pattern" and there's a logo for ChellyWood.com in the lower left corner of the graphic image.

Create a lace dress for Strawberry Shortcake dolls with #FreePatterns for #DollClothes

  Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the third set of bullets. Today I’m sharing with you a free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making a cotton and lace dress or nightgown, which will fit 5 inch vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls and a few other small dolls too. Have a look at the first two sets of bullets to determine whether or … Continue reading Create a lace dress for Strawberry Shortcake dolls with #FreePatterns for #DollClothes

On a purple square background, we see the white words "free pattern" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo, along with a photograph of a 10 and 3/4 inch Strawberry Shortcake doll modeling a layered pioneer-style dress with a very childlike Victorian clothing style.

Combine Strawberry Shortcake doll clothes patterns for a layered look #DollClothes for #StrawberryShortcake

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I realize we’ve seen these patterns and tutorials before, but I wanted to make sure I created a blog post showing how adorable the pinafore and the green dress are, when worn together as a layered pair. Before we dive into this project, I need to make my required … Continue reading Combine Strawberry Shortcake doll clothes patterns for a layered look #DollClothes for #StrawberryShortcake

Surrounded by a purple frame, a 10 and 3/4 inch Strawberry Shortcake doll with bright red -- almost pink -- hair that flows in long waves models a white cotton pinafore style sleeveless sun dress dotted with tiny strawberries. The image is overlaid with the words "free pattern" and in the corner of the image, we see the Chelly Wood dot com business logo.

Strawberry Shortcake sundress or pinafore w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingPatterns #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. You might say this week is Strawberry Shortcake Week, here on ChellyWood.com because I have a lot of great things planned for the week, and for the most part, they all relate to Strawberry Shortcake dolls. And today’s pattern is for a pinafore-style dress, which can be worn alone … Continue reading Strawberry Shortcake sundress or pinafore w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingPatterns #DollClothes