Month: December 2023

The turquoise blue frame surrounds a photo of a woman writing goals into a spiral notebook, as she sits beside her computer. The text reads "Submit a Request" and includes the Chelly Wood dot com logo at the bottom of the photo.
American Girl Doll Patterns, Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns, Doll Collecting, Elf on the Shelf, Fan Mail, Holiday Crafts

Chelly’s sewing goals for 2024 and (drumroll…) Oh, HEY! Please submit your requests!

As many of you know, I keep a little spiral notebook, wherein I list each of your doll clothes pattern requests. At the start of 2024, I want to begin the year with some new and wonderful ideas to inspire the patterns I’ll design. So please drop down to the “comments” section and leave your request. It helps to be specific, so instead of writing … Continue reading Chelly’s sewing goals for 2024 and (drumroll…) Oh, HEY! Please submit your requests!

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This image shows Chelly Wood's sewing goals printable digital sewing planner sheet, filled out with Chelly's goals for 2023. Beside the image of the goal sheet is a hot pink text that says hashtag goals!
Crafts and Hobbies, For Sale in the Store

Looking back at 2023, did you accomplish your sewing goals? #Goals #2023

It’s always a good idea to look back at what you’ve accomplished at the end of a year, and for today’s blog post, I’m asking everyone to leave a comment. Did you set any sewing goals? If so, what were they? And did you accomplish them? Please leave a comment. Let’s hear what each of us was able to sew and create and craft over … Continue reading Looking back at 2023, did you accomplish your sewing goals? #Goals #2023

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A turquoise blue linen fabric frames a photo of different types and colors of elastic. The text reads, "Fantastic Elastic" and this thumbnail leads to a blog post about the variety of different sizes of elastic available and which ones suit your doll clothes for sewing projects.
Crafts and Hobbies, For Sale in the Store, Tips for Beginners

What size elastic should I use for my doll’s clothes?

In November, I started a series that listed my top 10 items I’d put in a sewing kit for a beginner. Of course I was working up to Christmas, and trying to make a list of items for a sewing kit you might give someone for Christmas. But then I got caught up in my Elf on the Shelf outfit series, and now I find … Continue reading What size elastic should I use for my doll’s clothes?

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The thumbnail, framed by a turquoise blue and purple quilt, shows the front of the envelope for Simplicity 5861, a vintage doll clothes pattern for Skipper, from 1964. The text in this thumbnail reads, "Vintage Skipper Simplicity 5861" and under this, we see the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Tips for Beginners, Vintage Skipper

Learning to sew with Simplicity 5861 vintage Skipper doll clothes patterns #VintageDolls #DollClothesPatterns

To say that I adore the Skipper 5861 Simplicity pattern from 1964 would be an utter and complete understatement. It’s so awesome, I have no words to express the fun I’ve had when making each and every one of the outfits pictured on the front of the envelope! *Please note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my … Continue reading Learning to sew with Simplicity 5861 vintage Skipper doll clothes patterns #VintageDolls #DollClothesPatterns

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In a blue frame, an Elf on the Shelf doll wears a strappy short-skirted sundress and yellow Barbie Go-Go boots, along with her little pointy elf hat and regular elvish undergarments. The text reads, "Free pattern!" and the sewing website ChellyWood.com has a logo that appears in the lower left corner.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns, Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Crafts, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Get your Elf on the Shelf beach-ready with a sundress bursting with fruity flair! #ElfOnTheShelf #DollClothes

For your free PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. During the month of December, we’ve been getting lots of ideas for ways to dress your Elf on the Shelf with my free doll clothes sewing patterns. This week I’ve focused on the girly clothes you can make … Continue reading Get your Elf on the Shelf beach-ready with a sundress bursting with fruity flair! #ElfOnTheShelf #DollClothes

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A red felt Santa coat rests atop a blue cutting mat with the words "free pattern" angled toward the upper left corner of the photo of the doll-sized Santa coat. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the lower left corner. The image is superimposed upon a purple background with tiny white polka dots. This Santa coat for dolls and plush toys is made of red felt with a cotton lining and little white felt collar and cuffs. Free patterns and a free doll clothes sewing tutorial can be found at Chelly Wood dot com, for making this little felt coat with a collar and cuffs that will fit Wellie Wishers, Pete the Cat plush toys, and Baby Alive dolls, among others in this size range.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, 14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, Baby Alive, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Favorite Books, Hearts for Hearts Girls, Holiday Crafts, Plushies/Stuffed Animals, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Wellie Wishers Patterns

Need a gift to give a little boy this Christmas? I’ve got the perfect gift, with free sewing patterns too! #SantaClaus #GiftIdea

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Please note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please visit the website’s Privacy Policy page. As it says in the video, I am, in fact, a school librarian in my regular day-to-day job, so of course I’m a … Continue reading Need a gift to give a little boy this Christmas? I’ve got the perfect gift, with free sewing patterns too! #SantaClaus #GiftIdea

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An Elf on the Shelf Boy Scout doll models a Barbie bathrobe and pajamas for a free doll clothes sewing pattern website called Chelly Wood dot com in this turquoise-framed thumbnail image.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Crafts, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience with today’s free sewing patterns! #SewingProjects 4my #Elf

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Are you ready to give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience? It’s time to get crafty and stitch up a cozy flannel bathrobe and a pair of lovely PJ’s for your Elf! It’s kind of fun … Continue reading Give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience with today’s free sewing patterns! #SewingProjects 4my #Elf

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In a blue linen frame, an Elf on the Shelf boy scout doll models a red Christmas dress with a ribbon belt and a pencil skirt. He also wears high-heeled red boots. The text says, "Free pattern!" The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Crafts, Queens of Africa, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Is there a name for the female “Elf on the Shelf” character? Let me know! #ElfOnTheShelf #ChristmasSpirit

For your free sewing patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. The image above actually shows the male Elf on the Shelf, which is sometimes referred to online as the “Boy Scout Elf on the Shelf,” dressed in one of my Barbie dress designs. I originally designed this dress as part of a Valentine’s Day Barbie set of dresses … Continue reading Is there a name for the female “Elf on the Shelf” character? Let me know! #ElfOnTheShelf #ChristmasSpirit

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An Elf on the Shelf doll models a green shirt and red kilt. An arrow points from Simplicity 8281 vintage Barbie doll clothes sewing patterns to the kilt that the elf on the Shelf wears. The text reads "kilt pattern" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the frame as well.
Doll Makeovers, Doll Shoes, Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Crafts, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Stitch up a Scottish kilt for your Elf on the Shelf using this retro Barbie wrap skirt design #Scottish #NorthPole

Note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I think it was back in November when I showed you how to mix-and-match your doll clothes for Barbie, using vintage Simplicity pattern number 8281. Remember this outfit? Well that same skirt actually fits my little Elf on the Shelf as well! It’s the wrap skirt from View 5 in the Simplicity 8281 pattern that … Continue reading Stitch up a Scottish kilt for your Elf on the Shelf using this retro Barbie wrap skirt design #Scottish #NorthPole

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Within a turquoise blue thumbnail frame, we read "free patterns" and beside this text stands an Elf on the Shelf wearing a black turtleneck and blue jeans.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns, Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Crafts, Ken Patterns, Vintage Ken, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Get ready to sew some adorable clothes for your Elf on the Shelf with free patterns for the cutest tiny turtleneck sweaters! #Funny #HolidayCheer

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. As part of my Elf-on-the-Shelf series (requested by followers), today I’m posting a full outfit that was originally designed to fit Ken dolls, for your Elf on the Shelf. The turtleneck sweater fits my Elf on the Shelf quite … Continue reading Get ready to sew some adorable clothes for your Elf on the Shelf with free patterns for the cutest tiny turtleneck sweaters! #Funny #HolidayCheer

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Next to the words, "free angel wing patterns" we see a Barbie dressed in an angel costume, wearing felt wings.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Made to Move Barbie, Props and Dioramas, Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls, Yarn and Embroidery

Let’s make Christmas angel wings for Barbie with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasProjects #HolidayCrafts

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I’ve had this “Barbie angel wings” craft project on the back burner for a very long time! I’m sure some of you saw the angel wings when you downloaded my basic bathrobe pattern for Barbie dolls last Christmas. You … Continue reading Let’s make Christmas angel wings for Barbie with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasProjects #HolidayCrafts

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In a purple thumbnail frame, the words "free pattern" overshadow the Chelly Wood dot com logo, beside a photo of a Hairmazing Fashion Forward Walmart doll modeling a 3-tier skirt and crop top.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Hairmazing Fashion Forward Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a T-shirt and 3-tiered skirt for Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls w/today’s free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingProjects #TheHolidays

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This week I’m giving you the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making the “summer fun” outfit shown at the top of this blog post, to fit Hairmazing Fashion Forward “swimsuit” dolls. If you live in the northern hemisphere … Continue reading Make a T-shirt and 3-tiered skirt for Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls w/today’s free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingProjects #TheHolidays

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Thumbnail text reads "free patterns" and offers a photo of Elf on the Shelf wearing a crop top style T-shirt with a snug fitting pair of jeans. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Crafts, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew jeans and a crop top T-shirt for Elf on the Shelf with free PDF patterns @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasGiftIdeas #ElfOnTheShelf

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. As part of my Elf-on-the-Shelf series (requested by followers), today I’m posting my Barbie-sized jeans pattern and my Skipper-sized T-shirt pattern, to make this lovely ensemble for your Elf on the Shelf. As you can see in the … Continue reading Sew jeans and a crop top T-shirt for Elf on the Shelf with free PDF patterns @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasGiftIdeas #ElfOnTheShelf

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The text on this thumbnail says, "Besides just Skipper, which fashionista can rock this retro swing coat?" Beneath this text, it says, "Guess who!" A red felt arrow points at a scanned image from Simplicity 5861, which focuses on a vintage Skipper wearing a sky blue swing coat with matching scarf and little blue ballet flats.
Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Crafts, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Vintage Skipper

What surprising “fashionista” can wear this Skipper retro swing coat?

*Please note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please visit the website’s Privacy Policy page. Yes, that’s our little buddy, Elf on the Shelf, modeling a Skipper swing coat from vintage Simplicity 5861! If you’re looking for a commercial coat pattern to fit Elf on the Shelf, vintage Simplicity 5861 will work … Continue reading What surprising “fashionista” can wear this Skipper retro swing coat?

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