This is the thumbnail for a #DoApick game, in which we choose which fashion dolls' shoe sets we will pick as a reward for good behavior after attending a funeral. You get to choose between Skipper, Francie, and Barbie shoes from 1972. The purple "Do a Pick" thumbnail has a yellow, blue, and green rainbow bouncing through the center of it, and the text reads "do a pick... shopping reward for good behavior." A cell phone is shown, and on the phone's screen, we see a set of Skipper shoes and vintage hangers.

Do a Pick! Game, Doll Play Videos, Vintage Barbie

Let’s Do a Pick — Earn a reward of doll shoes for good behavior! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector

Today’s “Do a Pick” game features the following: Francie’s Fabulous Footwear #8625 Skipper’s Shoes and Hangers #8624 Shoes & Boots for Barbie #8626 What’s the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would “do a pick.” That’s where you take turns picking which doll … Continue reading Let’s Do a Pick — Earn a reward of doll shoes for good behavior! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector

Chelly WoodJune 7, 2024May 27, 20248 Comments

A pair of silver flat shoes are shown in close-up. They have a slit at the back of the heel and a pointy toe with a sort of off-kilter diamond imprinted into the plastic at the front of the shoe. Even the inside of the shoes are made of silver plastic.

11-inch doll clothes patterns, Sindy

Sindy Shoe Swap #Dolls #VintageToys

I’m doing a very brief blog post today because I’m quite busy right now with several things going on in my life. I’m sewing 20 drawstring bags for one of the teachers at the school where I work (this is part of a charity project I’m doing), and I’m also — at the time this article gets posted — taking a class at Boise State … Continue reading Sindy Shoe Swap #Dolls #VintageToys

Chelly WoodJune 5, 2024May 26, 2024Leave a comment

6-inch doll clothes patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Mini Anna Dolls, Mini Elsa Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free Sewing Patterns for Disney Princess 6 Inch Fashion 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 Disney Princess 6 Inch Fashion Dolls (Gallery)

Chelly WoodJune 4, 2024June 4, 20242 Comments

Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Sindy, Tammy Doll Patterns, Tips for Beginners

Can vintage Sindy dolls fit in clothes made for vintage Tammy? (Part 1 — View 1 Shift Dress) #Sewing #Patterns

If you’re a Tammy doll collector, you’ll very likely be equally familiar with Sindy, the Pedigree version of Ideal’s Tammy. Sindy, of course, became tremendously popular in the United Kingdom in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Today’s blog post asks the question, “Can vintage Sindy dolls fit in clothes made for vintage Tammy?” And before I go any further, I want to make my affiliate marketing … Continue reading Can vintage Sindy dolls fit in clothes made for vintage Tammy? (Part 1 — View 1 Shift Dress) #Sewing #Patterns