Month: January 2024

Text reads "Mirabel Madrigal doll clothes... free sewing patterns!" and a large white arrow points to three different doll clothes outfits modeled by a Mirabel Madrigal fashion doll. Click on this image or the highlighted title text, and this link will take you to the gallery of free printable PDF sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit your Mirabel Madrigal fashion dolls.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Mirabel, Whole Costumes for Dolls

FREE 11 inch Mirabel Madrigal doll clothes sewing patterns (Gallery) — from Disney’s Encanto Movie

Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Please note: these patterns will fit an 11 inch Mirabel doll and similar sized dolls. 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 … Continue reading FREE 11 inch Mirabel Madrigal doll clothes sewing patterns (Gallery) — from Disney’s Encanto Movie

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Within a purple thumbnail frame, a photo of a Mirabel 11 inch fashion doll modeling a white quinceañera dress is overshadowed by the words "free pattern." If you'd like to sew a quinceanera dress for your Mirabel doll, you can find the free doll clothes sewing patterns for making this dress at ChellyWood.com
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Mirabel, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a lovely quinceañera dress for an 11 inch Mirabel doll with today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #quinceanera #Encanto

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Have you seen Disney’s Encanto? What did you think? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section. Today I’m giving you a free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making the beautiful quinceañera dress that’s pictured in today’s blog post. But before I go any further, I have … Continue reading Sew a lovely quinceañera dress for an 11 inch Mirabel doll with today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #quinceanera #Encanto

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This thumbnail image shows the Chelly Wood doll (a Spin Master Liv doll) holding up a spreadsheet of expenses and income for 2023. The text reads, "2023 income full disclosure" and beneath this text is a turquoise blue coin-shaped circle with a dollar symbol inside it.
Charity Work, Crafts and Hobbies, Doll Clothes for Sale, Donate, For Sale in the Store, Interviews With Crafters, Selling Your Crafts, Uncategorized

How much money did ChellyWood LLC make in 2023? Full disclosure… #TaxTime #Charity

Many of you know that in my “day job,” I’m a full-time school librarian. I also teach art and library research classes for the middle school where I work. This has been a good paying job, helping me and my husband (who also works full time) to pay for our children’s college educations, and generally keeping the bills paid in our little manufactured home with … Continue reading How much money did ChellyWood LLC make in 2023? Full disclosure… #TaxTime #Charity

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In a turquoise blue linen fabric thumbnail background, there's a photo of a Tall Barbie modeling a handmade winter coat or trench coat. Beside this, the text reads, "free pattern" and under that is the logo for Chelly Wood dot com.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Tall Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s make a timeless classic for Barbies: a super simple trench coat! #DollCollector #Fashion

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Back in December of 2022, I gave you a free bathrobe pattern, which was designed to fit fashion dolls like Barbie. To my surprise, I still get requests every now and then for a “Barbie trench coat” or a “Barbie winter coat” pattern. When people write to me requesting … Continue reading Let’s make a timeless classic for Barbies: a super simple trench coat! #DollCollector #Fashion

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Text at the top reads, "my first Barbie 13 inch doll clothes" and below this, an arrow points to two different images of a 13 inch Barbie doll modeling handmade doll clothes including a halter top with ruffle skirt combo outfit and a satin dress with a big front bow; the text within the arrow reads, "free sewing patterns!" The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the lower left corner, reminding us to go to ChellyWood.com for free printable PDF sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit the 13 inch My First Barbies, as well as many other dolls of different sizes and shapes.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, My First Barbie 13 inch Doll, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 13 inch My First Barbie 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 … Continue reading Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 13 inch My First Barbie Dolls (Gallery)

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Text reads "Hunter Huntsman twelve inch doll clothes" followed by an arrow pointing to two images of the Ever After High Hunter Huntsman doll modeling a.) a long-sleeved dress shirt with collar and trousers plus b.) a baseball style tee shirt (AKA T-shirt) with blue raglan sleeves, a blue collar, and a white torso, over a pair of lightweight denim jeans. In both images, the Hunter Huntsman doll wears plastic sneakers. The arrow has text on it that reads, "free sewing patterns," and this text within the arrow appears over the top of the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit Hunter Huntsman and Other Male Ever After High 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 … Continue reading Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit Hunter Huntsman and Other Male Ever After High Dolls (Gallery)

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A vintage Skipper wears a handmade yellow shirt and green pleated skirt with matching green knee-high socks and little black ballet flats. The skipper doll is dressed exactly like the image in view 3 on the envelope for Simplicity 5861, a wardrobe designed and published in the 1960's for a vintage Skipper doll. There's also a close-up of her hand-stitched green knee-high socks. This thumbnail's text reads "vintage Simplicity 5861" and it's framed by turquoise blue and purple quilted fabrics.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Uncategorized, Vintage Skipper

Nancy Drew, the mystery girl, makes a magical appearance with my Simplicity Skipper pattern 5861 #NancyDrew #SewVintage

Last summer I got my hands on an uncut version of this wonderful Skipper doll clothes pattern, vintage Simplicity 5861, an original pattern from 1964. Holy hand-stitching, Batman! I have REALLY enjoyed sewing this whole ensemble! My goal, last summer, was to make each item in the wardrobe to match the image on the envelope cover exactly. And guess what… I’ve gotten the whole thing … Continue reading Nancy Drew, the mystery girl, makes a magical appearance with my Simplicity Skipper pattern 5861 #NancyDrew #SewVintage

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This thumbnail image shows the Chelly Wood doll (a Spin Master Liv doll) sitting at her computer, at her desk, in her office. The screen of her computer says, "YouTube" with the red and black YouTube logo (or something similar to it) on her little doll-sized computer screen. The text over Chelly's head says, "Favorite YouTube Channels! -- Please Share!"
Crafts and Hobbies, Doll Makeovers, Interviews With Crafters, Links

What’s your favorite doll-collecting or sewing-related YouTube channel? Please share! #FridayFollow

  Want to be entertained while you sew? Want to laugh out loud at funny memes, but also “Ooh” and “Ahh” at someone’s vast collection of cool vintage sewing patterns? If so, then Stephanie Canada is a sewist worth following! I’m starting off today’s blog post with one of Stephanie’s latest videos: “I made a Holiday Barbie dress out of TRASH!” The Holiday Barbie video … Continue reading What’s your favorite doll-collecting or sewing-related YouTube channel? Please share! #FridayFollow

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The square thumbnail with a turquoise blue cotton or linen background reads thus: "free tall doll clothes patterns" and beside this text is an image of an Asian or Asian American Fashionista Tall Barbie wearing two versions of the same pants-and-shirt pattern.
Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Tall Barbie, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s make a pair of jeans with back pockets for Tall Barbie Dolls! #DollClothesPatterns #FreeStuff

For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the third set of bullets. Today’s tutorial video (above) shows you how to make a pair of pants or jeans with optional back pockets, and this pattern doesn’t fit a regular Barbie; rather, it was designed, by me, to fit the Mattel Tall Barbie from the Fashionista lineup. To those of you who … Continue reading Let’s make a pair of jeans with back pockets for Tall Barbie Dolls! #DollClothesPatterns #FreeStuff

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The words "free pattern" rest at an angle in this turquoise blue square thumbnail, along the left side of the thumbnail box. The right-hand side of the thumbnail box is taken up with a photo of a lovely 13 inch Barbie doll wearing handmade top and skirt separates. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner. The top My First Barbie wears is a blue halter top; the skirt is an elastic-waist skirt with a fluttery ruffle. Click the article title to get the free pattern and read tips on how to make this outfit for your 13 inch Barbies.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, My First Barbie 13 inch Doll, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

I’ve had enough winter for a while! I’m creating summer clothes for the new My First Barbie (13-inch) doll… #CraftIdeas #NewBarbie

For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As I type today’s blog post, it’s 16 degrees outside, and two feet of snow has drifted up against our playhouse, which is where my cats slept last night, under a heat lamp. I’ll have to shovel snow this morning, so the kitties can get out to go … Continue reading I’ve had enough winter for a while! I’m creating summer clothes for the new My First Barbie (13-inch) doll… #CraftIdeas #NewBarbie

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This is the thumbnail image for a blog post on Chelly Wood dot com about making or sewing doll clothes to fit Hunter Huntsman from Ever After High (Everafter High), and the blog post offers a free pattern for pants (or jeans/dungarees) and a long sleeved shirt with a collar.
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a business casual shirt and pants for Ever After High Hunter Huntsman dolls, using today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #EverAfterHigh #Sewing

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today I’m giving you a pattern for making a “business casual” collared shirt with long sleeves, along with a pair of pants/trousers or jeans, to fit the Ever After High male dolls, called Hunter Huntsman. We’ve seen this outfit for Spin Master Jake dolls, here on ChellyWood.com, in the past, and … Continue reading Sew a business casual shirt and pants for Ever After High Hunter Huntsman dolls, using today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #EverAfterHigh #Sewing

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The image shows a woman's fingers holding a tiny doll pants pocket, the cover art of Simplicity 8466 doll clothes sewing patterns from the 1960's, and a text that reads "vintage Simplicity 8466. All of this is framed by a turquoise blue and purple quilt.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Tips for Beginners

Transforming regular doll pants into pocketed cargo pants with vintage Simplicity 8466 #BarbiePatterns

I love my Simplicity 8466 Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern from 1969, but of course the outfits offered in this set of patterns (while vintage-adorable) are a little outdated for today’s children. But pants are pants, right? Wrong. The pair of pants in View 7 are sort of short with a bell bottom feature, that just doesn’t appeal to todays kids… UNLESS… Unless you add … Continue reading Transforming regular doll pants into pocketed cargo pants with vintage Simplicity 8466 #BarbiePatterns

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Use the link provided in the caption to get you to the free patterns and tutorial videos for this embroidery sampler that looks like a windmill.
Crafts and Hobbies, Interviews With Crafters

History Inspires Us — a little story from Chelly’s life experiences #StoryTime #History

Here’s a little-known fact about me: I’m a member of the DAR — the Daughters of the American Revolution. That means I have an ancestor who fought in the American Revolutionary War. And today I’m sharing a little story I wrote for my local DAR chapter’s newsletter. At the very end of this tale, you’ll see how it connects to sewing, so be patient as … Continue reading History Inspires Us — a little story from Chelly’s life experiences #StoryTime #History

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The image shows an Ever After High Hunter Huntsman doll modeling a handmade raglan sleeved T-shirt (tee shirt). It's got a white front and blue sleeves with a blue collar. This shirt will also fit Spin Master Jake dolls and some slender Ken dolls. Click for free PDF sewing patterns.
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns

Sew a T-shirt and jeans for Ever After High male dolls, using today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #DollClothes

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, for those of you who regularly follow this blog, today’s post is sort of a repeat. We’ve seen this pattern and tutorial for Spin Master Jake dolls, but every now and then people reach out to me with a request to sew for the Ever After High male dolls. And, … Continue reading Sew a T-shirt and jeans for Ever After High male dolls, using today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #DollClothes

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Find your free PDF sewing patterns for making a doll's jeans or pants and a T-shirt at ChellyWood.com -- this thumbnail says, "free pattern" which accompanies a photo of a Hairmazing doll in pants and a shirt. The Chelly Wood logo also appears in this purple thumbnail frame.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Hairmazing Fashion Forward Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a T-shirt and Jeans for Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls w/today’s free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #Crafting

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I’m giving you the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making the doll clothes shown at the top of this post: a tee shirt and a pair of jeans — but of course you could make pants/trousers for your doll with the jeans pattern. Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls … Continue reading Make a T-shirt and Jeans for Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls w/today’s free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #Crafting

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