Surrounded by a quilted frame, we see the ChellyWood.com logo and images of dolls modeling doll clothes from the 1970's. This image comes from Simplicity doll clothes pattern 7737, dated with a copyright of 1976.
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Whatever happened to Kenner’s Dusty dolls and Skye dolls? #VintageDolls #DollClothesPatterns

Are you old enough to remember Kenner’s Dusty and Skye dolls? Want to know why nobody seems to collect them these days? The Simplicity 7737 doll clothes pattern shown at the top of this blog post was one I owned back in the 1970’s and ’80’s. The patterns loosely fit Barbie, but they fit Dusty and Skye really well. Dusty was a doll with an … Continue reading Whatever happened to Kenner’s Dusty dolls and Skye dolls? #VintageDolls #DollClothesPatterns

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The text reads "for sale in the shop" and below this is an image of several items of handmade doll clothes, including a skirt, jacket, shirt, socks, and underpants. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner.
Crafts and Hobbies, For Sale in the Store

New in the store this week: Chelly Wood’s own handmade doll clothes for Stacie #DollClothes #Handmade

I’m not sure everyone caught it, but last week when I posted the tutorial for making a pair of socks for Stacie, I also mentioned that the entire ensemble pictured above was being sold in my online shop. This outfit includes the underpants, socks, and sleeveless top (which are all made of the same yellow jersey fabric) plus the houndstooth cotton pleated skirt and the … Continue reading New in the store this week: Chelly Wood’s own handmade doll clothes for Stacie #DollClothes #Handmade

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This is a thumbnail that says, "free pattern" and shows a Lieutenant Uhura Action Figure from Mego (Nichelle Nichols celebrity doll) modeling a handmade miniskirt with long-sleeved red and white striped shirt.
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Make a striped shirt for celebrity Nichelle Nichols doll w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Uhura #DollClothes

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to all additional relevant tutorial videos. Throughout the month of February (Black History Month in the United States), I’ll be featuring blog posts that honor the history of African Americans. Today’s blog post is no exception. If you’re not familiar with Nichelle Nichols, you may be more … Continue reading Make a striped shirt for celebrity Nichelle Nichols doll w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Uhura #DollClothes

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Click on the link in the caption, and it will take you to a page where you can download the free PDF sewing patterns for making these doll clothes. The image shows a skirt with a ruffled edge, a pair of ankle pants, and a strappy summer top to fit 11.5 inch or 11 inch fashion dolls. The fabric is shiny, purple, and almost iridescent. The skirt's ruffle has glitter speckles on it, and the matching summer top has geometric shapes in purple, black, and gold.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a whole ensemble for the Queens of Africa 11 inch Fashion Dolls w/free patterns at ChellyWood.com #Africa #BlackHistoryMonth

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As you can see in the image at the top of this page, the Queens of Africa dolls are a lovely fashion doll with a figure that is very similar to Mattel’s Barbie. So Barbie and the Queens of Africa dolls can usually swap clothes without too much trouble. … Continue reading Sew a whole ensemble for the Queens of Africa 11 inch Fashion Dolls w/free patterns at ChellyWood.com #Africa #BlackHistoryMonth

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The thumbnail shows four different styles of traditional African clothing. The text above says, "Celebrate Black History Month with traditional African fashions." The text below shows the at symbol followed by Chelly Wood dot com.
Links, Sewing and Fashion History

Let’s celebrate Black History Month by learning about the Nakatukok of the Karamojong tribe in Uganda, Africa! #BlackHistory #AfricanCulture

I first ran across the nakatukok while studying the tribal people of Uganda. However this garment seems to be an adaptation that came to Uganda after European colonization. Now, I’m not a historian; I’m just a school librarian who enjoys studying history and sewing doll clothes. So please correct me in the comments below, if you read anything here that strikes you as incorrect. So … Continue reading Let’s celebrate Black History Month by learning about the Nakatukok of the Karamojong tribe in Uganda, Africa! #BlackHistory #AfricanCulture

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The image shows a vintage McCall's printed sewing pattern for making a wardrobe of doll clothes for "chubby baby and toddler dolls" in the size range from 12 to 22 inches, depending upon whether you purchase the small, medium, or large doll clothes pattern set. The striking image on this pattern (published by McCall's in 1968) is the fact that a doll with brown skin and black hair appears on this pattern front, along with a variety of little blond and red headed dolls.
Baby Doll Patterns, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Uncategorized

Why aren’t there more multicultural dolls on sewing patterns? #SewingChat #BlackHistoryMonth

As we’re celebrating Black History Month in February, in the United States, I’d like to write about the fact that images on doll clothes sewing patterns available in the US today do not accurately reflect the demographics of our nation. Before Caucasian people came to North America, only Native American people lived here. To this day, Native American people and mixed-race Native Americans live in the … Continue reading Why aren’t there more multicultural dolls on sewing patterns? #SewingChat #BlackHistoryMonth

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The thumbnail shows four different styles of traditional African clothing. The text above says, "Celebrate Black History Month with traditional African fashions." The text below shows the at symbol followed by Chelly Wood dot com.
Links, Sewing and Fashion History

Let’s celebrate Black History Month with a look at traditional African clothing #BlackHistory #AfricanCulture

In years past, I’ve done different blog posts on various topics related to Black History Month in February,  but this is the first time I’ve begun the celebration by delving into the traditional clothing of various African nations. It was really fun to learn all about the traditional clothing of  African countries, regions, and tribes, but we only have so many blog posts in February… … Continue reading Let’s celebrate Black History Month with a look at traditional African clothing #BlackHistory #AfricanCulture

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The words "free pattern" point to a pair of yellow knee-high socks worn under a miniature houndstooth pleated skirt. The doll modeling the socks also wears red mary jane shoes.
8-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Stacie Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Vintage Skipper

Sew a pair of knee-high socks for Stacie with today’s free sock pattern @ ChellyWood.com #EasyDIY #QuickCrafts

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. A while back, I did a blog post in which I mentioned that I was working on a pattern for little tiny doll socks. Well, I got the pattern done, tested it, made a video, and… here you go! The tutorial … Continue reading Sew a pair of knee-high socks for Stacie with today’s free sock pattern @ ChellyWood.com #EasyDIY #QuickCrafts

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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.
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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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