Month: June 2022

Framed by a blue linen square, we see a Lottie doll wearing a pretty yellow handmade dress that has a black collar and short black sleeves. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the corner, and the words "free pattern" appear at an angle above the photo of the doll modeling her lovely full-skirted dress.
6-inch doll clothes patterns, 7-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, Lottie dolls, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a dress with a collar and zipper for Lottie dolls w/FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com #TinyThings #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s pattern makes such a lovely little dress! But I’m also really excited about today’s tutorial, which will show you how to create a collar from bias tape, as well as how to stitch a 3-inch zipper into a doll’s dress. Both the bias tape collar and the zipper are firsts for … Continue reading Sew a dress with a collar and zipper for Lottie dolls w/FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com #TinyThings #DollClothesPatterns

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Framed by purple fabric with tiny white polka dots are the words "free pattern" at a slight angle above a photo of Kuu Kuu Harajuku's G doll in a white felt and lace long gown. She's seated in a wicker chair with a wicker table beside her, and she seems to be reaching for a piece of tiny plastic cake. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the corner.
9-inch Dolls, Kuu Kuu Harajuku Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a simple wedding dress for Kuu Kuu Harajuku Dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #JuneWedding #DollClothesPatterns

  Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. It’s still June, so I wanted to be sure to post at least one wedding dress before the month comes to an end! This one, which is really just a variation on the easy-sew purple felt dress with eyelet trim, … Continue reading Sew a simple wedding dress for Kuu Kuu Harajuku Dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #JuneWedding #DollClothesPatterns

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On a blue background, we read the words "Why don't my seams match?" overlapping a photo of fabric that has been sewn askew.
Interviews With Crafters, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Why don’t my seams match up? 10 tips from doll clothing designer Chelly Wood #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

I’ve done a number of different “sewing tip” blog posts on the ensemble you see in the image above, but what you may not have noticed is that my seams didn’t always match up when I made these garments. “What?!” you say. “How can that be? You’re the expert!” When you sew doll clothes, and especially when sewing very small doll clothes, you can expect … Continue reading Why don’t my seams match up? 10 tips from doll clothing designer Chelly Wood #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

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This is a pattern review for the See and Sew 18 inch doll pattern for a bathrobe, dress, and sweat pants set. The review is written by doll clothing designer, ChellyWood. The image shows the front of the original pattern, published by Butterick in 2009.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection

Make an 18-inch doll’s winter coat from a bathrobe pattern #WinterSewing #DollClothesPatterns

On this website, I get frequent requests for new patterns to fit 18 inch dolls. One request that pops up from time to time is, “Can you make a coat pattern?” When I get these requests, I remind my followers that such patterns exist, and they’re not that hard to find! Today’s pattern review for the See & Sew B5414 is one such pattern. A … Continue reading Make an 18-inch doll’s winter coat from a bathrobe pattern #WinterSewing #DollClothesPatterns

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On a turquoise blue linen background, we see a photo framed in purple of a Petite Barbie with a dark chocolate complexion modeling a purple and pink sundress. Over the top of the photo are the words "free pattern" and beside the photo to its left is the ChellyWood.com logo (a bodice pattern outlined in turquoise blue, overlapped by the name Chelly Wood in purple letters).
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Petite Barbie Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a sundress for Petite Barbie w/today’s FREE #SewingPattern @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPattern

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s blog post is a lot like the one I posted yesterday, but I’m focusing on Petite Barbie today, instead of Skipper. Did you know that Petite Barbie and modern Skipper dolls can swap clothes? Absolutely they can, with very few exceptions! So if you like to sew for … Continue reading Sew a sundress for Petite Barbie w/today’s FREE #SewingPattern @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPattern

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On a purple polka dot background, we see a photo of a modern Skipper doll wearing a handmade sundress. Over the top of the photo are the words "free pattern" and in one corner of the frame is the ChellyWood.com logo.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Petite Barbie Patterns, Skipper Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Teach your child to sew Skipper doll clothes this summer with today’s FREE #MommyAndMe #DollClothesPattern @ ChellyWood.com

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s free sundress pattern may look familiar to you. A while back I converted the pattern to a PDF for the Skipper Gallery of patterns. Today I’m updating the old tutorial video as well, since I made the original tutorial video while on vacation at Yellowstone Park. Because I … Continue reading Teach your child to sew Skipper doll clothes this summer with today’s FREE #MommyAndMe #DollClothesPattern @ ChellyWood.com

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This photo shows a Rainbow High Sheryl doll modeling a pair of denim jeans (dungarees), a long-sleeved T-shirt, and a pair of Mary Jane style shoes. The words "free pattern" overlap the photo, and the ChellyWood.com logo is in the corner. The whole text and images are framed by a light blue linen square.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Rainbow High, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a long-sleeved shirt and jeans for Rainbow High w/Free #DollClothesPatterns #SewWithMe

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I got my Rainbow High doll for Christmas last year from my best friend, and I’ve really enjoyed making a wardrobe for her with lots of mix-and-match colors and fabrics! Thanks Dani B. for the awesome “Secret Santa” gift! Did you notice that my Sheryl Rainbow High doll is … Continue reading Make a long-sleeved shirt and jeans for Rainbow High w/Free #DollClothesPatterns #SewWithMe

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On a purple background, we see a woman's fingers holding a recently sewn strap under the title "straps and belts" on a purple square background.
Interviews With Crafters, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Tips for Sewing Tiny Straps and Belts with Chelly Wood #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

The arrows in the image at the top of this page point to the feed dogs on a sewing machine. These are the “teeth” that grab the fabric and move it along when you press your foot against the pedal that makes your sewing machine move. Those of us who have been sewing doll clothes for a while have run across the problem of not … Continue reading Tips for Sewing Tiny Straps and Belts with Chelly Wood #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

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Framed by a turquoise blue and purple quilt, we see the Chelly Wood dot com logo and a photo of the Chelly Wood doll (a re-painted Spin Master Liv Doll) wearing an apron and holding up Simplicity Barbie doll clothes pattern number 7601 (published in 1991).
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection

Make Barbie a winter coat, hat, and purse with Simplicity doll clothes pattern 7601 #WinterSewing #DollClothes

I already posted this pattern discussion back in January, but I do like to offer winter topics in June or July, every now and then, to honor my followers who live in parts of the world where it’s currently winter (for example New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Bolivia, Argentina, etcetera). In fact, my brother-in-law’s family comes from Argentina, and that part of my family is … Continue reading Make Barbie a winter coat, hat, and purse with Simplicity doll clothes pattern 7601 #WinterSewing #DollClothes

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This photo shows a Rainbow High Sheryl doll modeling a pair of shorts, a long-sleeved T-shirt, and a pair of mauve plastic high-heeled shoes. The words "free pattern" overlap the photo, and the ChellyWood.com logo is in the corner. The whole text and images are framed by a light blue linen square.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Rainbow High, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a pair of shorts and a long-sleeved shirt for Rainbow High dolls w/ free patterns #DollClothesPatterns #SummerSewing

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yesterday I gave you the pattern and tutorial for making just the shirt. Well here’s a nice summer outfit combination with the long-sleeved jersey-fabric shirt paired with lightweight cotton print shorts. To make the fashions you see in the photo above, you’ll want to make your shorts out of … Continue reading Sew a pair of shorts and a long-sleeved shirt for Rainbow High dolls w/ free patterns #DollClothesPatterns #SummerSewing

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Inside a light turquoise blue frame, we see the words "free pattern" along with a photo of a Rainbow High doll modeling a T-shirt with long sleeves over some sort of doll clothing item made of pink fabric with tiny strawberries (skirt, pants, or shorts could be possible). The ChellyWood.com logo appears in the corner.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Rainbow High, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s sew a long-sleeved jersey-fabric shirt for Rainbow High dolls w/today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Handmade #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It may be summer in the northern hemisphere, but for all my followers in the southern hemisphere of this beautiful earth, winter is underway. So today’s pattern is for all of you living below the equator! You’ll need a long-sleeved shirt for your Rainbow High dollies, to keep her … Continue reading Let’s sew a long-sleeved jersey-fabric shirt for Rainbow High dolls w/today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Handmade #DollClothesPatterns

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In this featured image, we see the words "free pattern" hovering over a photo of a Made-to-Move Barbie wearing a harlequin-like costume, including bi-colored pants and a puff-sleeve top. The ChellyWood.com logo appears in the corner. There's a purple cotton fabric background with tiny white polka dots behind all elements of this image.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Romeo & Juliet, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Here’s another Renaissance Faire costume for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Freebies #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Like yesterday’s blog post, this outfit appears in my Romeo and Juliet with Dolls stop motion video. In the past, I’ve referred to this as a “Harlequin” costume because of the fabric I used for the shirt, which coordinates so nicely with the bi-colored pants. And yes, I know … Continue reading Here’s another Renaissance Faire costume for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Freebies #DollClothesPatterns

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In a purple polka dot frame, we see a photo of a Made-to-Move Barbie doll modeling a true Musketeer-style cosplay costume or renaissance faire outfit, including the boots, pants, tunic, jacket, and fancy hat with a feather. The overlaid words say, "free pattern" and the ChellyWood.com logo appears in one corner.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a “Three Musketeers” costume for fashion dolls w/these free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RenFaire #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It has been a long time since I’ve posted anything related to my Romeo and Juliet with Dolls stop motion video, so I think I’m due to post more of these patterns. In the past, all of these patterns were available here, but since they are some of my … Continue reading Make a “Three Musketeers” costume for fashion dolls w/these free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RenFaire #DollClothesPatterns

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A purple and turquoise blue quilt frames the words "how do you box your doll clothes" which float above a 3-D photo of a box wrapped in craft paper with a turquoise blue ribbon delicately tied around the box. The ChellyWood.com logo appears to one side of the text and photo.
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How do you box your doll clothes for mailing (shipping)? #Handmade #DollClothesPatterns

The ensemble shown at the top of this page was part of a doll clothes gift I made for a friend’s little girl, Navy. What a cool name this little girl has, don’t you think? Navy? I love it! That’s even a color of fabric! Okay, so when I gave her this gift, consisting of all these handmade doll clothes, how did I package them? … Continue reading How do you box your doll clothes for mailing (shipping)? #Handmade #DollClothesPatterns

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A turquoise blue linen square frames a photo of a vintage Ideal Tammy doll wearing handmade doll clothes that include a three-tier skirt and a reversible tank top summer shirt. The overlay says "fee pattern" and offers an image of the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Tammy Doll Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a summer outfit for Ideal Tammy or Pedigree Sindy dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #IdealTammy #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s patterns will fit your vintage Ideal Tammy or older, vintage Pedigree Sindy dolls. Now I have to make a little disclaimer here, right out of the gate… I don’t own a Sindy doll. I’m saying these patterns will fit Pedigree Sindy dolls, based only on what people have … Continue reading Make a summer outfit for Ideal Tammy or Pedigree Sindy dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #IdealTammy #DollClothesPatterns

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