Category: Barbie Patterns

Here you’ll find free, downloadable, printable sewing patterns for Mattel’s Barbie and other 11 inch fashion dolls.

The Chelly Wood doll stands beside the Simplicity 4510 vintage Barbie pattern envelope. The Chelly Wood doll looks like she's holding up the envelope. The Chelly Wood doll wears a red and white gingham shirt with matching hair scarf, and a pair of black pants with black flats. The image has a quilted frame.
Curvy Barbie, Holiday Crafts, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Vintage Barbie

Can Curvy Barbie wear vintage Barbie doll clothes? #BarbieStyle #ChristmasGifts

I was pleased to discover that Curvy Barbie was able to wear one of the garments from this vintage Simplicity 4510 doll clothes pattern from the 1960’s! But which garment do you think it is…? Which view from the envelope? Give it a guess before scrolling down to see if you’re right. *Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site … Continue reading Can Curvy Barbie wear vintage Barbie doll clothes? #BarbieStyle #ChristmasGifts

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The Chelly Wood doll stands next to the Advance 9938 Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern with her cartoonish sewing room behind her.
Holiday Crafts, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Vintage Barbie

Have you ever made a Barbie dress with panels? #HolidaySewing for #Barbie

My Advance 9938 sewing pattern for Barbie comes from the early 1960’s, and it has some really fun patterns to try. I’ve truly enjoyed making a Christmas dress, using the strapless gown in the View 3 image from this vintage doll clothes pattern. *Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this … Continue reading Have you ever made a Barbie dress with panels? #HolidaySewing for #Barbie

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The text reads "free pattern" and it shows a 9 inch Stacie doll (little sister of Barbie) modeling a super easy to sew dress made of felt, bias tape (or ribbon) and cotton.
Daily Patterns, Stacie Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Here’s a super easy-to-sew dress to make for Mattel’s Stacie dolls (Barbie’s little sister) w/FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #Christmas

Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* With Christmas inching ever closer each day, it’s always a good idea to offer a few patterns that even the beginners can sew, this year, as Christmas gifts! If you’re planning to buy someone a Mattel Stacie doll (Barbie’s little sister), this dress is easy to sew and will … Continue reading Here’s a super easy-to-sew dress to make for Mattel’s Stacie dolls (Barbie’s little sister) w/FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #Christmas

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The text reads "simplicity 4510" followed by the words "holiday dress." The image shows the cover art for the envelope for the Simplicity 4510 Barbie doll clothes wardrobe from the 1960's, and beside this, a titian bubble cut Barbie models a red holiday dress dotted with tiny white Christmas trees.
Holiday Crafts, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Tips for Beginners, Vintage Barbie

How important is the grainline with dolls’ clothes sewing projects? Simplicity 4510 from the 1960’s will show us! #Sew #Vintage

Before we start, I’d like to thank my friend Julie for giving me this lovely doll. She’s a real vintage bubble-cut Barbie! I had never owned one before — even as a kid — and one day Julie stopped by, to drop off a huge box of Barbies. This lovely lady was among the dolls she gave me. That’s a story for another day, but … Continue reading How important is the grainline with dolls’ clothes sewing projects? Simplicity 4510 from the 1960’s will show us! #Sew #Vintage

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In this image, a Mattel Barbie (Teresa) doll models a handmade ski jacket in white and grey, with a zipper that opens the jacket in front. Visit ChellyWood.com for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making this ski jacket or winter coat for Barbie or similar fashion dolls. The thumbnail reads "free pattern."
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Tall Barbie, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a winter coat and jeans for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #HolidayGiftIdeas

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Last week I posted a re-mastered version of an older tutorial that needed some voice-over, and it showed you how to make a winter coat for Barbie with a front separating zipper. Sorry my photos are so grainy, but this project was one of the original projects on my … Continue reading Sew a winter coat and jeans for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #HolidayGiftIdeas

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In this image, a Mattel Barbie (Teresa) doll models a handmade ski jacket in white and grey, with a zipper that opens the jacket in front. Visit ChellyWood.com for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making this ski jacket or winter coat for Barbie or similar fashion dolls. The thumbnail reads "free pattern."
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Tall Barbie, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a winter coat or ski jacket for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Winter #FashionDoll

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s video is a re-mastered version of an older tutorial that needed some voice-over. I’m trying to re-master these older videos now and then, so people who are visually impaired and also people who don’t speak English will be able to follow the directions more easily. In today’s … Continue reading Sew a winter coat or ski jacket for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Winter #FashionDoll

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The thumbnail says, "museum tour!" and shows a graphic of a little purple and blue museum. Click here to watch the DoApick short video about a Barbie exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum.
Do a Pick! Game, Doll Play Videos, Vintage Barbie

Let’s do a pick at the Phoenix Art Museum’s Barbie exhibit! #VintageBarbie #VintageKenDoll

Today’s “Do a Pick” game is a unique one. My sister, who lives in Phoenix, took photos at the Barbie Exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum last summer. She sent them to me, knowing I’m a big fan of Barbie. So I put this YouTube Short together using her photos. If you had your choice of all these Barbies to pick, which one would you … Continue reading Let’s do a pick at the Phoenix Art Museum’s Barbie exhibit! #VintageBarbie #VintageKenDoll

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Crafts and Hobbies, Doll Collecting, Fan Mail, History and Research, Interviews With Crafters, Links, Vintage Barbie

Estrela Barbie: a rare treasure! #Collectibles #Toys

Have you ever heard of the Estrela Barbies? After a fan from Brazil named Debora left a lengthy comment about them on one of my blog posts, I contacted her to find out more about these rare and highly collectible Barbie dolls. Today’s blog post will give you the details, as they were explained to me by Debora, in my online interview with her. Before … Continue reading Estrela Barbie: a rare treasure! #Collectibles #Toys

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A vintage Malibu Barbie models a handmade dress. She stands beside a photo of Advance 2896 vintage Barbie doll clothes sewing patterns, which is labeled "Sew-easy by Advance, Barbie, Mattel teen fashion doll patterns, around-the-clock wardrobe."
Holiday Crafts, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Vintage Barbie

How I altered the neckline of vintage Barbie pattern Advance 2896 to fit better #SewingTips #VintageSewing

Last week we took a look at the skirt pockets on my Sew-Easy Advance 2896 vintage Barbie doll sewing pattern, and today I’m going to explain how I altered the neckline of the cap-sleeved shirt that is part of this View 3 pattern set. To be clear, the skirt in the image above is a separate garment from the shirt. Now quickly, let me make … Continue reading How I altered the neckline of vintage Barbie pattern Advance 2896 to fit better #SewingTips #VintageSewing

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A black Barbie models an orange raglan-sleeved cotton shirt and an orange gingham check cotton pencil skirt. The text reads "free pattern!"
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Easy Barbie clothes to sew with FREE patterns! #ChristmasGiftIdeas #EasyCrafts

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. On Halloween, I gave you a pattern for and a tutorial showing how to make the cotton shirt shown at the top of this blog post, but what about the skirt? It’s super easy to make too, so today I’m going to post the whole ensemble. That way, if … Continue reading Easy Barbie clothes to sew with FREE patterns! #ChristmasGiftIdeas #EasyCrafts

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5-inch doll clothes patterns, Chelsea, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a pretty winter coat for Barbie’s little sister Chelsea dolls @ ChellyWood.com with today’s free patterns

Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. With winter closing in, right here in Idaho (where I live), it’s time to make some coats for our dolls! Before we dive into this project, though, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how affiliate marketing … Continue reading Make a pretty winter coat for Barbie’s little sister Chelsea dolls @ ChellyWood.com with today’s free patterns

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A vintage Malibu Barbie models a handmade dress. She stands beside a photo of Advance 2896 vintage Barbie doll clothes sewing patterns, which is labeled "Sew-easy by Advance, Barbie, Mattel teen fashion doll patterns, around-the-clock wardrobe."
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Sewing and Fashion History, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Vintage Barbie

Sew-Easy by Advance 2896 vintage “Around the Clock” sewing patterns — Let’s talk pockets! #Pockets #VintageSewing

While making this lovely harvest-themed Advance 2896 View 3 skirt for a vintage Malibu Barbie, I read through the directions, and while the directions are quaint and a lot of fun to read, it may surprise you to learn that I don’t always follow them. Sometimes I know an easier way of piecing together a garment, and I believe that’s the case with my vintage … Continue reading Sew-Easy by Advance 2896 vintage “Around the Clock” sewing patterns — Let’s talk pockets! #Pockets #VintageSewing

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In a turquoise blue thumbnail, a black Barbie with long straight black hair and silver hoop earrings models a handmade cotton shirt with raglan sleeves. The text reads "free pattern" and this blog post is on Halloween, so it makes sense that the shirt is orange.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a super simple raglan-sleeved cotton shirt using today’s free Barbie shirt patterns @ ChellyWood.com #CasualStyle #BarbieClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Happy Halloween! This week I’m giving you the free printable PDF sewing patterns and tutorial video for making the super simple cotton shirt shown in the video at the top of this blog post. I’ve had this pattern on my website before, but we always used jersey fabric with … Continue reading Sew a super simple raglan-sleeved cotton shirt using today’s free Barbie shirt patterns @ ChellyWood.com #CasualStyle #BarbieClothes

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A Mattel Chelsea doll wears a white shirt and pastel floral purple skirt. She faces the thumbnail's text, which reads "free patterns" just above the logo for ChellyWood.com
5-inch doll clothes patterns, Chelsea, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a cotton shirt and elastic-waist skirt for Chelsea, Barbie’s little sister w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #Chelsea

Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. When I first posted this skirt and top, it was part of the Anna/Elsa Arendelle family doll clothes collection that I designed (not affiliated with Disney, but just for my niece). But it also fits a Mattel Chelsea doll, so I thought it would be helpful to post it here again, with … Continue reading Sew a cotton shirt and elastic-waist skirt for Chelsea, Barbie’s little sister w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #Chelsea

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In a quilted frame the text reads "Advance 2896" and a photo of a Bubblecut Barbie shows her wearing a Halloween candy printed black dress. An arrow points from the Barbie to the View 5 image on the envelope of a Sew-Easy Advance pattern for Barbie.
Holiday Crafts, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Vintage Barbie

I discovered an unexpected gem in vintage Sew-Easy by Advance Barbie patterns! #VintageClothes #VintageBarbie

If you’ve ever bought a vintage doll clothes pattern, you may have found a hidden gem inside the pattern envelope. Sometimes I’ll find an old receipt, a pre-cut outfit with its original vintage fabric still pinned onto the pattern, or a hand-written note that the previous owner left, to help them remember little nuances about the pattern (see image above for one such example). But … Continue reading I discovered an unexpected gem in vintage Sew-Easy by Advance Barbie patterns! #VintageClothes #VintageBarbie

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