Image of dark-complected Barbie doll wearing sherwal and overcoat in traditional Lebanese costume style. She also wears a veil with round, flat beads hanging from the brow area.

Free Printable Pattern for #Lebanese Traditional #Costume That Fits #BarbieDolls

This week, by request,  I’ll be posting the patterns and matching tutorial for the Lebanese traditional doll costume you see pictured below. It includes the sherwal (underpants) and veil. Please follow ChellyWood.com to get updates as I post each pattern and the tutorials that match them. I designed this dress as a gift for my cousin who (unbeknownst to me) was pregnant with her first child–who … Continue reading Free Printable Pattern for #Lebanese Traditional #Costume That Fits #BarbieDolls

Image of "Teresa" style Barbie doll dressed in handmade blue gown with gold designs. It's in a halter-style with a ribbon that attaches the bodice around the neck. At the bottom of the image it says, "chellywood.com free tutorials, doll clothes patterns, and more."

Make a Summer Halter Dress for #Barbies, #MomokoDoll, and Other #FashionDolls

Here’s the dress I’ll be making on my blog this week: I designed this dress for my cousin’s granddaughter, Noelle. It’s one of the easiest sewing patterns a person can make for fashion dolls like Barbie, Pullip, Momoko, etc., and this week I’ll offer my free pattern, plus my tutorial showing you exactly how to make one for yourself. All of my patterns are free … Continue reading Make a Summer Halter Dress for #Barbies, #MomokoDoll, and Other #FashionDolls

Image of Ashley Green doll from Twilight wearing a babushka style headscarf and carrying a doll-sized purse

Sew a #Purse and #Headscarf for Barbies and Other #Fashion Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s a picture of what I’ll be teaching you how to make this week. Both the purse and the headscarf are fairly easy to sew–good news to all of you who are fairly new to sewing! Last week I posted the patterns for the shorts and top, but this week, I’ll be focusing on how to make the purse and headscarf shown in the picture at … Continue reading Sew a #Purse and #Headscarf for Barbies and Other #Fashion Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Image of So Cute Marine Momoko Doll Wearing Wedding Dress in Renaissance Style with Puff Sleeves and Decorated in Silk Roses

New Free #Sewing #Patterns for #MomokoDoll @ ChellyWood.com

For the past few weeks, I’ve been re-posting collections of sewing patterns and tutorials that were created while making the costumes for my stop-motion video of Romeo and Juliet. Those were all, pretty much, patterns that I’ve had posted on my website for a while now. But in the next two weeks, I’ll be posting some new patterns, starting with the pattern for Juliet’s wedding gown. My … Continue reading New Free #Sewing #Patterns for #MomokoDoll @ ChellyWood.com

Image of Momoko doll dressed in white standing next to Ryan doll (Ken) dressed in Navy and gold Renaissance tunic.

Ryan Doll to Play #ThePrince in #RomeoAndJuliet #StopMotion Film

As you can see, this is the same pattern that I posted for Lord Montague on Tuesday, June 9th. So once again, use this pattern for the tunic, this pattern for the pants and follow the tutorials on my YouTube channel that match each pattern. I hate to post all over again, but I’m trying to highlight each member of the Romeo and Juliet cast … Continue reading Ryan Doll to Play #ThePrince in #RomeoAndJuliet #StopMotion Film

Image of Barbie doll in Renaissance gown playing stringed instrument in a market square

#Sew a #Renaissance Doll Costume for Rosaline in #Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (Free Pattern)

I’ve posted this picture before, but the pattern is unique. You see, I’ve adapted the pattern from the yellow Basque-style dress to make this Renaissance gown. I’ll offer links to the patterns below the picture, and I’ll describe how I used each pattern. However the tutorial links will show you how to make the Basque dress (yellow floral pinafore). You’ll just have to work with … Continue reading #Sew a #Renaissance Doll Costume for Rosaline in #Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (Free Pattern)

Image of four Barbie dolls dressed in handmade summer clothing. One holds an American flag.

Win a #Dolling #Summer Wardrobe for Your #Dolls

SORRY GUYS! THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. A winner will be announced on Friday, July 10. But watch for my next contest! Yes, I’ve made and am giving away this entire summer wardrobe set to one winner! Take a look at the pic, then scroll down for the contest instructions: Like I did with the Barbie quinceañera dress sweepstakes giveaway, I’ll post patterns and tutorials for making … Continue reading Win a #Dolling #Summer Wardrobe for Your #Dolls

Barbie Doll Cast of Romeo and Juliet

Who’s Who in #Shakespeare’s #RomeoandJuliet: Cast of #Dolling Characters

I took this photo today. It shows who’s who in my up-coming stop-motion production of Romeo and Juliet: I’d like to re-post each doll’s costume, with links to the patterns in the posts. I’ll start with the doll in the back row, far left tomorrow; then I’ll move to the extra in the diamond top; then I’ll post Rosaline’s dress, etc… Watch for those postings … Continue reading Who’s Who in #Shakespeare’s #RomeoandJuliet: Cast of #Dolling Characters

Image of Barbie in fancy prom-style dress pointing at a framed name, "Terry"

We Have a #Winner! One of Our Commenters Won the #Barbie #Quinceañera Dress!

Yes, that long-awaited moment has arrived. One of the lucky commenters’ names was drawn for the Barbie quinceañera dress giveaway. Terry, who chose to submit her entry via my email (one of the options), is the winner! Congratulations Terry! But don’t fret if you didn’t win this sweepstakes. I’m working on a summer ensemble, consisting of several mix-and-match outfits for Barbie, which I’ll be giving … Continue reading We Have a #Winner! One of Our Commenters Won the #Barbie #Quinceañera Dress!

Image of Barbie doll in quinceañera dress.

Tomorrow is the last day to enter the #Quinceañera #Dress #Sweepstakes!

As you may recall, I made the lovely Barbie Quinceañera dress displayed below, and I’m giving it away in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. For details, visit this page. Tomorrow is the last day to enter the sweepstakes! Continue reading Tomorrow is the last day to enter the #Quinceañera #Dress #Sweepstakes!

Image of African American Ken doll dressed as Friar Laurence from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Who Will Play #FriarLaurence in #Shakespeare’s #RomeoAndJuliet?

A couple of weeks ago, I looked at the costume components used by Texas A&M Ken, who will be playing Romeo in my upcoming YouTube version of Romeo and Juliet. We also looked at Momoko’s costume in great detail. This week I want to focus on the minor characters. So here’s another Texas A&M Ken, who will be playing Friar Laurence in the stop-motion video … Continue reading Who Will Play #FriarLaurence in #Shakespeare’s #RomeoAndJuliet?

Image of Barbie doll in quinceañera dress.

Win a Free #Barbie #Quinceañera Dress for #CincodeMayo

Here’s the prize (dress and tiara/necklace only): In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I’m giving away one of my Barbie dresses, in addition to the beaded tiara/necklace shown (DOLL NOT INCLUDED). To win this Barbie quinceañera dress, please do one or more of the following: Tweet or re-tweet about it and leave a comment here, stating that you did so Like my page on Facebook and … Continue reading Win a Free #Barbie #Quinceañera Dress for #CincodeMayo

Image of Tammy doll in black dress with harlequin pinafore (renaissance style)

#Vintage Tammy Doll in #RomeoandJuliet #StopMotion Video

Here’s a picture of my Tammy doll all dressed up for her role as an extra in my upcoming dolly version of Romeo and Juliet. This week I’ll be posting a free pattern, so you can sew your Tammy doll a dress too. I’ll also show you how to make the dress, the pinafore, and the snood, during this week’s posts. But best of all, I’ll … Continue reading #Vintage Tammy Doll in #RomeoandJuliet #StopMotion Video