Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I first started this website in the early 2010’s, more as a side project than a business. I wasn’t expecting it to become a hub for free sewing patterns. Back in those early days, I didn’t have a fancy camera, video software, and a sound system, so my earliest videos aren’t … Continue reading It’s October… Let’s make a Halloween skirt for Barbie!
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. It has been a while since I posted something for the little Bratz dolls. So today’s free patterns can be used to make a cotton shirt and a pair of elastic-waist shorts, to fit your Bratz doll. The sleeve and bodice front are all one piece, for this shirt, so it’s … Continue reading Free Sewing Patterns for Bratz Dolls — Cotton Shirt and Shorts — Here you go!
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing pattern. In the past few weeks, I’ve uploaded three different videos to my YouTube channel, each one showing how to sew a different article of business attire for 12 inch male dolls and action figures. Today’s blog post will give you patterns and tutorial videos for making the shirt, the trousers, and … Continue reading Free sewing patterns for making business clothing for 12 inch male fashion dolls and action figures
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing pattern. In today’s “How to Sew a Tie” video, I told you I’d be sure to give you a link to a helpful tutorial that shows you how to tie a Windsor knot for your doll or action figure’s tie. This link will take you to a very helpful step-by-step video showing … Continue reading How to Sew a Tie for Broad Ken, GI Joe, Action Man, and Superstar Ken (with Free Pattern)
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. A long requested item, today’s video tutorial shows how to make a simple pair of elastic-waist trousers for muscular action figures in the 12 inch range. If you’re new to sewing, this is a relatively easy project to complete. Today’s trousers pattern will have a shorter inseam than the ones I’ve … Continue reading Here’s how to make easy elastic waist trousers, for GI Joe, Action Man, and other muscular dolls/action figures… #GiftsForBoys #SewingMom
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today’s video tutorial took me a very long time to make! It has been in the wings (a work in progress) since December of 2025. As you’ll hear about in the video, I faced some challenges. And this project is not for the beginners out there. (Sorry!) I’ve marked it … Continue reading Here’s how to make a shirt with a collar, for GI Joe, Action Man, and other muscular dolls/action figures… #FreePatterns #GreatBritishSewingBee
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Sometimes I create a new pattern for one doll and later discover that it also fits other dolls. If I remember correctly, I first designed this cute little sleeveless flannel nightgown pattern to fit the Baby Alive 12 inch baby dolls. It was a Valentine’s Day blog post. And then I … Continue reading Make a summer nightgown for Disney Princesses with today’s free doll clothes sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SummerFun #SewingMom
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. For a long time, people have asked me, “Do you have a pattern for the red Christmas pinafore dress that appears on the link page for 18 inch doll clothes free patterns?” And well, the answer has always been, “Sorry. I don’t.” But recently I have created one like it, and … Continue reading Here’s a free printable PDF sewing pattern for an 18 inch doll’s pinafore dress (with tutorial video) #SewersOfInstagram #MakersGonnaMake
Scroll down to the third set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern. Last week I gave you the tutorial and pattern for making Lottie a pair of shorts. Today I’m giving you what you need to make the shirt as well. And I think you’ll be pleased to find it’s a relatively straightforward shirt to make, even if you’re a beginner. … Continue reading Today we’re sewing a pair of shorts and a shirt for 7 inch Lottie dolls. #LottieDolls #SewingForKids
Scroll down to the third set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern. Today’s video tutorial first appeared on my website when I created a brand new pattern for the 6 inch Dawn and Pippa dolls, but in this remastered version, I’m using a new and different pattern for the Lottie 7 inch dolls. I’m only re-using the footage from the Dawn … Continue reading Today we’re sewing a pair of shorts for 7 inch Lottie dolls. #LottieDoll #SewClever
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This pattern was first posted for 10 inch dolls as a fourth-of-July celebration skirt. To see that video, click here. If you live in the States, you know that Independence Day is right around the corner, so I thought I’d inspire you with that version of today’s skirt as well. … Continue reading Make a Denim Skirt with Lace and Ribbon Trim for Moana 10 inch Dolls with Today’s Free Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #MoanaDoll #SewingMoms
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I created today’s original sewing pattern a couple of years ago, with a different doll in mind. However, it’s always fun to discover that the same pattern will also fit a different doll. This project is so easy, too! All you’ll need is a tiny swatch of felt, a rectangle of … Continue reading Whip up a whimsical, super simple summer halter dress for your adorable 6-inch Strawberry Shortcake dolls! #Dolls #SummerSewing
Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. As it says in the video, this was a community service project of mine. My doctor’s office didn’t have any stirrup covers for their medical exam tables, so I drafted a pattern, sewed up two pair, and gave them to my … Continue reading Okay, bear with me… Today’s tutorial teaches you how to make… Umm… 😁 #CharityWork #MedicalSupplies #NursesWhoCraft
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Well, it’s summer here in the northern hemisphere, where I live. I’m loving this! And so is Tall Barbie! Yes, I’ve given you this pattern before, but never for Tall Barbie, so today’s blog post will add an important feature to the gallery of Tall Barbie patterns — all of which … Continue reading Sew a ruffle skirt and halter top for Tall Barbie with today’s free sewing patterns! #TallBarbie #SewingProjects
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today’s free pattern is brand new to the website, and this fulfills one of the many requests I’ve been given by my fans and followers. It’s my own version of the iconic pink gingham dress, worn by Barbie in the Barbie movie. Before I go on, I need to make … Continue reading How to make a pink gingham Barbie dress for your 18 inch dolls… #BarbieMovie #AmericanGirl
