Do you see that blue price tag of 50 cents on my Simplicity 5731 Tressy doll clothes pattern? That’s literally how much I paid for these patterns, and this pattern set was cut, but only missing one piece; it was in a nearly-perfect envelope; and the directions were all there, in tact, and in perfect condition. Oooh! What a find!
I must have had a little “sewing angel” over my shoulder the day I drove to the second hand store and bought this Simplicity 5731 doll clothes pattern set for Tressy.
If you don’t know who Tressy is and you’d like to learn more about this doll, or if you’re a Tressy collector and you’d like to read about the projects I’ve made with this pattern — or maybe you sew for Barbie and you’d like to know if the Tressy patterns will fit her, I’ve got a bunch of articles I’ve written and published about this classy pattern!
Just click on whichever article title appeals to you, in the list below:
- Plan a wardrobe for Judy Littlechap with me!
- How do you box your doll clothes for mailing/shipping?
- 5 Tips for making doll clothes collars
- Can you mix-and-match vintage doll clothes patterns?
- Make a little cloth-covered hanger for your fashion doll clothes
- Make doll clothes collars that work: Tip #1
- Upcoming tutorials, videos, projects, and patterns
- The saga of Judy Littlechap’s wardrobe continues
- Can a vintage Barbie wear Tressy doll clothes?
- Can modern Made-to-Move Barbie wear Tressy doll clothes?
- Whatever happened to Tressy dolls?
- Update on my wardrobe for Judy Littlechap
- Can Curvy Barbie wear Tressy doll clothes?
Most of the commercial patterns I display and talk about here on ChellyWood.com are also available for sale on eBay. However, if you’ve never purchased a pattern on eBay before, it’s a good idea to read the article I wrote called, “Tips for Buying Used Doll Clothes Patterns on eBay.” It will save you time, money, and will likely prevent buyer’s remorse.
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Look, I know you’ve probably already heard about it, but my “How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns” course on the Creative Spark online learning platform will teach you how to alter pants, skirts, dresses, and shirts too. If you haven’t looked into it yet, you can click here to learn more.
I also have a new course on the Creative Spark Online Learning platform which teaches you how to design your own doll pants patterns from scratch, including leggings, overalls, and fly-front jeans. Click here to check out that new course, which is only $19.99!
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