Author: Chelly Wood

I am a school librarian with an English degree plus a library science endorsement, and I like to write. I've also designed commercial doll clothes patterns, and I make stop-motion videos with dolls. My literary agent is Elizabeth Kracht of Kimberley Cameron and Associates.
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Free Sewing Patterns: Pajama, Athletic Pants, and Trousers for 13-15 Inch Toddler Dolls (Disney Princess & Wellie Wishers) #DisneyPrincess #WellieWishers

  Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Remember the raglan-sleeved shirt for Disney Princess Toddler dolls, which I posted last week? Well today’s tutorial shows you how to complete the ensemble. Today’s pants patterns can be used to make the athletic pants, pajama pants, or the trousers you saw in last week’s video. So you can use … Continue reading Free Sewing Patterns: Pajama, Athletic Pants, and Trousers for 13-15 Inch Toddler Dolls (Disney Princess & Wellie Wishers) #DisneyPrincess #WellieWishers

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The image shows a needle and thread hovering over a swatch of heart-shaped lace. The overlay says, "Sewing with lace" and this header leads to a tutorial video that explains the many types of lace and what they are used for when sewing doll clothes.
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How to add a lace embellishment to one of my free shirt patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewWithMe #SewingHacks

Today I want to talk about how easy it is to add a swatch of lace to the front of a garment, to give it an extra kick! Lace is considered a notion or embellishment, and it isn’t a necessary addition to a garment. But it can really jazz up an ordinary shirt or blouse. Before I go on, I need to make my required … Continue reading How to add a lace embellishment to one of my free shirt patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewWithMe #SewingHacks

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A Spin Master Liv doll (missing her wig) stands beside a dress form mannequin. The doll wears a salmon-colored bikini with lime green trim. The text says, "Liv dolls (Spin Master)... Tape Measure Tuesday... with doll clothing designer Chelly Wood." Click on this thumbnail (framed in tape measure strips) to find the infographic with all the Liv Doll's sewing measurements.
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Tape Measure Tuesday: Sewing Measurements for Spin Master Liv Dolls #TapeMeasureTuesday

Today’s infographic shows you all the measurements for a Spin Master Liv doll. The male doll, Jake, is also referred to as a Spin Master doll, but his measurements (if I ever get them posted) will be offered in the doll measurements gallery under J for Jake. Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: Sewing Measurements for Spin Master Liv Dolls #TapeMeasureTuesday

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Simplicity 9054, showing the envelope front, which displays swimwear, hippie clothes, and 1960s and early 1970s fashions for both Ken and Barbie
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Alterations make my Disney Princess fashion doll’s bra fit perfectly! #MeMadeMonday #DisneyPrincesses

Last week I shared the first version of the bra I made for my Disney Princess fashion doll. As you can see in the image above, it didn’t turn out right. So I re-made it this past week, with these two goals in mind: I wanted to alter the pattern so it’s narrower (vertically) I wanted to give the garment a lining (to prevent the … Continue reading Alterations make my Disney Princess fashion doll’s bra fit perfectly! #MeMadeMonday #DisneyPrincesses

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The thumbnail image shows a purple patch sewn onto a turquoise cloth. The words "doll clothes sewing chat" are written in the center of the purple patch. Floating in a circle around the patch are graphics of various sewing notions, from scissors, to a tape measure, to bobbins, to thread, and more. This feature on Chelly Wood dot com, is an open discussion about a sewing concept. The article will begin with a definition of the sewing concept, and then a discussion question will follow. This is a great place for people to ask questions about and/or give advice on sewing concepts related to making doll clothes.
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What are your favorite and least favorite fabrics to work with? #SewingChat #Fabrics

While writing yesterday’s blog post, I realized I had already given away both of the shirts I’d made for my little Disney Animators doll, without ever trying them on other dolls. So I didn’t have a clue which dolls could fit into yesterday’s pattern. And of course, I needed this information, in order to create the bulleted list of dolls that can fit the pattern. … Continue reading What are your favorite and least favorite fabrics to work with? #SewingChat #Fabrics

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Thumbnail takes you to a page where you can find free patterns for sewing athletic wear for Disney Princess Toddler dolls. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in once corner near the Disney Animators 13 inch doll modeling these handmade athletic clothes.
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Sew a raglan-sleeved shirt for Disney Princess Toddler dolls and other 13 inch dolls w/today’s free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SlowFashion #Upcycled

  Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I’m always trying to encourage my followers, friends, and family to recycle and re-use garment fabric whenever possible. In today’s video, you’ll see that I have made my doll’s athletic shirt (and her matching athletic pants/joggers) out of a child’s used shirt. So I’m practicing what I preach! What a … Continue reading Sew a raglan-sleeved shirt for Disney Princess Toddler dolls and other 13 inch dolls w/today’s free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SlowFashion #Upcycled

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Did your donations and purchases make a difference on ChellyWood.com in 2025? Full disclosure… #NewYearsResolution #2025Review

Today’s the last day of 2025, so I think it’s time to let you know how my small business (officially called ChellyWood LLC) is doing, financially. The image above shows a screenshot of my bookkeeping spreadsheet for Quarter 1 (January through March) of 2025. Sorry about the hashmarks where dates should appear. This spreadsheet is my husband’s creation, so it’s got a few glitches. First, … Continue reading Did your donations and purchases make a difference on ChellyWood.com in 2025? Full disclosure… #NewYearsResolution #2025Review

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Thumbnail says "Dis. Princess fashion dolls tape measure Tuesday with doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood" and the Disney Princess Merida character fashion doll appears wearing a pink and white striped bra and panties or bikini. The thumbnail is framed in white rulers. Click on this thumbnail, and it will take you to the infographic with Chelly Wood's measurements for this and other Disney Princess fashion dolls.
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Tape Measure Tuesday: typical Disney Princess fashion doll sewing measurements #TapeMeasureTuesday

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: typical Disney Princess fashion doll sewing measurements #TapeMeasureTuesday

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Simplicity 9054, showing the envelope front, which displays swimwear, hippie clothes, and 1960s and early 1970s fashions for both Ken and Barbie
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Guide to Sewing Simplicity 9054 Doll Clothes for Vintage Barbie and Ken Collectors #MeMadeMonday #BarbieGirl

Sometimes people who visit my website for the first time think I’m offering these copyrighted patterns for free. That’s not the case, of course. My website does offer free sewing patterns for vintage Ken, vintage Barbie, and similar-sized dolls, and if you need help finding those patterns, this link should help. However today’s blog post is all about the lessons I’ve personally learned when sewing … Continue reading Guide to Sewing Simplicity 9054 Doll Clothes for Vintage Barbie and Ken Collectors #MeMadeMonday #BarbieGirl

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Eco-Friendly Christmas: Handmade Denim Ornaments Created by a Beloved Family Member

Today I just want to focus on someone special in my life… my mother-in-law, Anita. She’s a gifted quilter, knitter, painter, glassmaker, gardener — the list could go on and on — and this year she took the festive spirit to a new level by crafting unique, handmade Christmas ornaments and decorations for her house. Using found objects and recycling denim from old pairs of … Continue reading Eco-Friendly Christmas: Handmade Denim Ornaments Created by a Beloved Family Member

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The DoApick thumbnail (do a pick thumbnail) is purple with a rainbow and cloud graphic behind a cell phone, featuring a photo from a vintage Mattel doll clothes catalog. Today’s photo features a vintage Barbie doll modeling American Airlines Stewardess doll clothes ensemble number 984. Click on this thumbnail, and the link will take you to the “Do a Pick” game, which you can play by viewing (and listening to) the story scenario dealing with realistic activities children enjoyed with dolls, back in the 1970’s. Leave a comment to play along.
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Let’s Do a Pick — Play a game with Barbie’s Friend Ship Airplane from 1972! #DoApick #vintageToys

  It’s Christmas, 2025! So today’s #DoApick short is about the fun Christmas presents that were available to play with when I was a kid, growing up in the 1970’s. So fun! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday. 🙂 Today’s “Do a Pick” game features the following: American Airlines Captain #0779 American Airlines Stewardess #984 Army and Air Force #797 And here’s a link … Continue reading Let’s Do a Pick — Play a game with Barbie’s Friend Ship Airplane from 1972! #DoApick #vintageToys

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Image shows Skipper and Disney Princess Ariel dolls wearing hand-made Santa hats (or elf hats). Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com: Free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes."
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How to Make a Santa Hat for Fashion Dolls w/FREE Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasCrafts #FreePatterns

In today’s blog post, I will re-share my Santa Hat FREE sewing pattern. You can also use it to make an elf hat, using this pattern, as shown in the image above (left). This was really a fun and super-easy project to create, so I honestly think even beginners will be able to handle this one. Both hats pictured above were made using the FREE … Continue reading How to Make a Santa Hat for Fashion Dolls w/FREE Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasCrafts #FreePatterns

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Within a blue linen frame, we see the words "free pattern" overlaid on top of a photo of a fashion doll, whose "Sunday best" dressy glove (really a mitten) is resting elegantly against her full skirt. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the lower left corner.
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Free pattern and tutorial video for making fashion doll gloves or mittens @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #VintageFashion

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s blog post shares with you a free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making a nostalgic looking pair of 1950’s style fashion doll gloves, so all your vintage dolls can wear gloves with their “Sunday best” dresses! This is part of a winter-themed or holiday-themed series of re-posts that … Continue reading Free pattern and tutorial video for making fashion doll gloves or mittens @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #VintageFashion

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Displaying Simplicity 9054 vintage patterns for 11 and one half inch dolls such as Barbie, Julie, Maddie Mod, and Ken. View 1 dress, scarf and vest; View 2 tunic, scarf, and pants; view 3 blouse, pants, and vest (hippie style with fringe); view 4 bikini bathing suit for Barbie; view 5 shirt, pants, and jacket (double breasted without a collar) for Ken; View 6 and 7 turtleneck sweater for Ken; View 7 pants and vest (with fringe, hippie style); view 8 swim trunks or shorts for Ken. Lessons learned from sewing this pattern can be found at the website, ChellyWood.com under her vintage doll clothes sewing patterns button.
Disney Princess Dolls, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Sewing and Fashion History, Tips for Beginners, Vintage Barbie

Does the Simplicity 9054 bikini pattern for Barbie also fit Disney Princesses? #MeMadeMonday #DisneyDolls

Last week I showed you the Christmas-themed boxers that I made for Ken, using Simplicity 9054 (view 8). At about the same time, I experimented with the view 4 bikini from this pattern. I used a stretchy green and white striped fabric to make the undies and the bra from View 4, and even though the instructions for making this bikini top/bra suggest using a … Continue reading Does the Simplicity 9054 bikini pattern for Barbie also fit Disney Princesses? #MeMadeMonday #DisneyDolls

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Baby Alive doll clothes free sewing patterns for making a felt sleeveless shirt and an elastic waist simple schoolgirl's skirt. Visit Chelly Wood dot com for the free patterns. From the blog post, this image leads to the instructions page, where you can download the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making these doll clothes for Baby Alive and similar sized dolls.
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Make a super easy peasy outfit for Baby Alive with today’s free patterns! #SewEasy #CraftersCorner

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yesterday I posted pictures of three “little girl” dolls wearing this same sleeveless felt shirt and easy-to-sew elastic-waist skirt. After I’d finished that blog post, I thought to myself, “I wonder if this also fits Baby Alive…?” So I tried it on her. Lo and behold, it did! Before I go … Continue reading Make a super easy peasy outfit for Baby Alive with today’s free patterns! #SewEasy #CraftersCorner

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