Image of 18-inch doll bikini underpants or swimsuit bottoms sewing pattern fits American Girl dolls and Madame Alexander Dolls

FREE #sewing pattern for bikini undies to fit #AGdolls and other #kidstoys @ ChellyWood.com

  Today I’m posting my free, printable pattern for making bikini underpants (with a lacy bottom), to fit 18″ dolls like American Girl Dolls, Madame Alexander, and more. Tomorrow I’ll post the video, so you can see, step-by-step, exactly how to make these lovely panties. You’ll need some stretchy fabric (like T-shirt material), elastic, and your usual sewing accoutrements. That’s it! If you like my … Continue reading FREE #sewing pattern for bikini undies to fit #AGdolls and other #kidstoys @ ChellyWood.com

Image of 18-inch doll wearing lace-bottom underpants or knickers.

Make a pair of lace bikini underpants for #AmeicanGirl dolls or #MadameAlexander #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

  Here’s a preview of the lacy bikini underpants I’ll be showing you how to make this week. This pattern fits most 18″ dolls and is easily adjusted for different sized dolls within that range. I’ll post the pattern tomorrow and the tutorial on Wednesday. But if you’re in a rush, and you don’t want to wait for the pattern and video to post, all of … Continue reading Make a pair of lace bikini underpants for #AmeicanGirl dolls or #MadameAlexander #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Image of Madame Alexander wearing hand-sewn doll underwear, with overlay of words that say "doll panties tutorial plus free pattern"

Sew Doll Panties for #Kids w/ Free Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #pottytraining #playtime

Here’s the tutorial for yesterday’s pattern post. These dolly briefs (knickers in the UK), are super-easy to  make, as you can see by this easy DIY video. Need help printing my patterns? This link will take you to a tutorial showing you how to download my free, printable patterns. If you’re wondering why I make patterns and tutorials without charging a fee, please visit the “Chelly’s … Continue reading Sew Doll Panties for #Kids w/ Free Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #pottytraining #playtime

Image of doll underwear pattern (briefs) to fit 18 inch dolls like American Girl Dolls, Journey Girls, Madame Alexander dolls, etc. Free printable pattern for sewing dolly underwear (knickers)

FREE pattern for #DollClothes Undies @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram #sewForKids

These briefs (knickers) are super easy to make. Tomorrow I’ll post the video, so you can see, step-by-step, exactly how to make them. You’ll need some stretchy fabric (like T-shirt material), elastic, and your usual sewing accoutrements. That’s it! The pattern is designed to fit 18-inch dolls, like American Girl dolls, Madame Alexander, and others of similar size and shape. If you like my free … Continue reading FREE pattern for #DollClothes Undies @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram #sewForKids

Image of sewing pattern for a hairdresser's smock that fits dolls. Heading on pattern says, "Hairdresser's smock (fits 18-inch dolls)."

Free #sewing pattern for hairdressers’ smock to fit #AmericanGirl and #JourneyGirl dolls @ ChellyWood.com

As  you can see, this smock is designed to fit 18-inch dolls like Madame Alexander, American Girl, Journey Girls, etc… Tomorrow I’ll post my Barbie-sized smock pattern, and then Wednesday I’ll post the tutorial for making both smocks. To see what the smock looks like on a doll, please visit this page from last Monday or this page from last Tuesday. (Note that the hairdresser’s … Continue reading Free #sewing pattern for hairdressers’ smock to fit #AmericanGirl and #JourneyGirl dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Here we see an image of an 18 inch Madame Alexander doll wearing a traditional Swedish costume. Around her waist is a felt, hand-embroidered "pocket," a type of purse or bag worn around the waist. The image is watermarked with the website where you can download free printable PDF sewing patterns for making this 18 inch doll outfit, including the pocket, a Pilgrim-style hat or bonnet, a handkerchief, a vest, an apron, a skirt, and a long-sleeved shirt with collar : ChellyWood.com

ChellyWood.com Offers FREE Printable Doll Clothes Patterns of #Swedish #Folk Costume #FolkLoreThursday

  Now I’ve given you every single pattern and tutorial on the Swedish Traditional Folk Costume, so I’ll offer links back to everything I’ve shared. First there’s my Pinterest page, where I was first inspired by the ladies of Delarna, Sweden. (I’m not Swedish myself, but I love folk costumes from all parts of the world.) When I first ran across the pocket purses, I … Continue reading ChellyWood.com Offers FREE Printable Doll Clothes Patterns of #Swedish #Folk Costume #FolkLoreThursday

Image of 18-inch doll (looks a lot like American Girl or AG doll) wearing a traditional Swedish costume. Pattern displayed is free to print. Design made by Chelly Wood of ChellyWood.com

FREE #Sewing Pattern for a #Dolls #Neckerchief from ChellyWood.com

This is the pattern I used for the neckerchief that’s part of the Swedish traditional costume for 18″ dolls. This week I’ll post my tutorial, showing you how to make the neckerchief, plus I’ll also do a whole-costume post, with links to each pattern and tutorial needed to make the entire Swedish traditional outfit. If you like my free patterns and tutorials, please show your appreciation by … Continue reading FREE #Sewing Pattern for a #Dolls #Neckerchief from ChellyWood.com

Image of 18 inch doll wearing a bright red vest with a ribbon front tie. Overlapping words say, "Sew a Vest for 18-inch Dolls

Sew a #Vest for an 18-Inch Doll w/ This FREE Pattern and #Tutorial from ChellyWood.com #dollstagram

If you like my free patterns and tutorials, please show your appreciation by doing one of the following: like my pattern on FB, tweet about it, and/or pin it to your Pinterest page. That way you’re helping to spread the word that these free, printable sewing patterns exist. The patterns mentioned in this video can be found on this page (scroll down). In the video, I also … Continue reading Sew a #Vest for an 18-Inch Doll w/ This FREE Pattern and #Tutorial from ChellyWood.com #dollstagram

Image of shirt bodice pattern and vest pattern with 18" doll image overlaid. The doll models the shirt and vest in the images. Shirt is white with a collar. Vest laces up the front in a traditional, medieval, or Renaissance style, like one might see in fairy tales.

Free Sewing Patterns for #AmericanGirl and #MadameAlexander Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #Toys

This is the second of the two patterns necessary for sewing the little Swedish Traditional Costume‘s lace-up vest, which I’ll be showing you how to make this week. This is a re-post, but I thought it would be wise to let you know which two patterns from my Free Doll Clothes Patterns page would be needed for this vest project. You’ll need this one (Pattern … Continue reading Free Sewing Patterns for #AmericanGirl and #MadameAlexander Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #Toys

Image of sewing patterns used to make a hat, vest, and collar for American Girl dolls or other 18 inch dolls

Sew a vest for #18inchDolls with this #FREE printable #sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com

This week I’m posting a new video tutorial, showing you how to make the adorable lace-up vest that goes with my Swedish traditional costume pattern set. That video is scheduled to post on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. You’ll need two patterns to make this vest. Here you see Pattern A from my Free Printable Patterns page. Tomorrow I’ll post Pattern F, which is also necessary … Continue reading Sew a vest for #18inchDolls with this #FREE printable #sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com

Image of doll wearing a small white bonnet with a red ribbon. Overlay says, "How to make a Pilgrim's bonnet for an eighteen inch doll."

How to Make a #Thanksgiving #Pilgrim’s Bonnet #Tutorial & Free Pattern on ChellyWood.com

Well, yes, this is still part of my Swedish traditional costume that I started posting back in October, but now that November is here, someone pointed out that this costume’s patterns would also be great for making a pilgrim suit for American Girl, Madame Alexander, or other 18″ dolls. So I posted this bonnet tutorial under the seasonally-appropriate heading suggested by that viewer. I hope … Continue reading How to Make a #Thanksgiving #Pilgrim’s Bonnet #Tutorial & Free Pattern on ChellyWood.com

Image of 18-inch doll wearing a Traditional Swedish costume, along with patterns to make parts of that costume, including a Swedish traditional pocket purse.

Free sewing patterns for #Children’s #dollClothes @ ChellyWood.com #pilgrim bonnet

Once again, this is a re-post. You see, this week I’m making the bonnet portion of the Swedish traditional costume I designed to fit American Girl dolls and other 18″ dolls. Wouldn’t this be great for a pilgrim costume? That’s what I was thinking! If you want to make your own pilgrim outfit, using my free patterns, just scroll to the bottom of this page. … Continue reading Free sewing patterns for #Children’s #dollClothes @ ChellyWood.com #pilgrim bonnet

Image of sewing patterns used to make a hat, vest, and collar for American Girl dolls or other 18 inch dolls

Free #Bonnet Pattern fit #18inchDolls Like American Girl and #MadameAlexander @ ChellyWood.com

This week I’m still working on the Swedish Traditional Costume that I designed to fit 18″ dolls like American Girl dolls, Madame Alexander dolls, and others. This is actually a re-post. All of my free, 18-inch doll clothes patterns have already been posted. You can find them on this page (scroll to the bottom). Tomorrow I’ll re-post Pattern D, which is also necessary for making … Continue reading Free #Bonnet Pattern fit #18inchDolls Like American Girl and #MadameAlexander @ ChellyWood.com

Image of 18-inch doll wearing a Traditional Swedish costume, along with patterns to make parts of that costume, including a Swedish traditional pocket purse.

Sew a “Pocket” Purse for Dolls in the Style of #Leksand #Dalarna #Sweden @ ChellyWood.com

  Here’s Pattern D for the Swedish Traditional Costume that’s designed to fit 18″ dolls like American Girl dolls and their look-alikes. You might recognize this post, as it’s a re-post from two weeks ago. I just wanted to make it easy to find Pattern D, which is the one you’ll need for creating the “Pocket” purse I’m making this week. Later on, I’ll show … Continue reading Sew a “Pocket” Purse for Dolls in the Style of #Leksand #Dalarna #Sweden @ ChellyWood.com

Image of 18-inch doll wearing traditional Swedish folk costume with enlarged detail of an embroidered "Pocket" purse.

Create a Swedish “Pocket” Purse for Your 18-Inch #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #Broderie #Felt

In the next two weeks, I’m going to teach you how to make a Swedish purse, which I’m told they call a “pocket” in Sweden. Rather than having a strap that goes over your shoulder, these pocket-purses wrap around your waist, like a belt. However it would be easy to alter the pattern to include a shoulder strap if you like.   But one of … Continue reading Create a Swedish “Pocket” Purse for Your 18-Inch #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #Broderie #Felt