In the northern hemisphere, we’re jumping into spring, but our friends in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other countries below the equator are looking forward to up-coming fall and winter. What better way to say hello to fall and winter than by making an easy-to-sew hat and scarf? This set was actually something I … Continue reading
When you view this DIY polar fleece scarf tutorial, you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make! In fact, I’m giving this project one flower on my difficulty scale, because there really isn’t much that’s easier to sew than a scarf like this. If you just popped in to see what ChellyWood.com is all … Continue reading
Here’s my latest sewing tutorial. It goes with the free patterns I posted on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. But just in case you missed those posts, here are links to the JPG patterns for making this cute polar fleece stocking cap (also called a tuque / touque or beanie): Pattern 1 for making the … Continue reading
Yesterday I showed you a preview of this FREE printable stocking cap pattern (also called a tuque / touque or beanie cap). Today I’m giving you the first of two free, printable sewing patterns, so you can make this winter hat for yourself or someone you love. Wouldn’t it be great in Valentine’s-Day-themed polar fleece? … Continue reading
Here’s a preview of the project I’ll be showing you how to make this week. Now two weeks ago, we sewed a lovely and super EASY one-shoulder wedding dress for fashion dolls like Mattel’s Barbie®: I’d like to do more with the bodice patterns from that project, but before the winter weather is over, I … Continue reading
If you’re a regular visitor to ChellyWood.com, I’d like to know what content you find most interesting on my site. Should I offer more embroidery tutorials? More easy-sew tutorials? Do you feel like I have enough doll clothes patterns, but you’d like to see more doll clothes sewing tips? Do you just want your … Continue reading
Here’s the tutorial video I promised. This Doll Skirt DIY video shows you how to make the glittery holiday skirt that I previewed on Monday. Below, you’ll find the FREE printable sewing patterns for making this skirt: tulle overlay pattern 17″ doll skirt pattern This doll skirt will fit curvy dolls like Lammily™ and Curvy … Continue reading
Here’s the second of the two free sewing patterns I’m posting this week. You’ll need to print both of these patterns, in order to make the flowing, glittery, holiday skirt that I previewed on Monday, so here are the easy-to-print versions of both skirt patterns: tulle overlay pattern 17″ doll skirt pattern Tomorrow I’ll post … Continue reading
This week I’ll be showing you how to make this glittery holiday skirt that has been designed to fit a number of different dolls. As you can see in the image above, it fits curvy dolls like Lammily™ and Curvy Barbie®. But take a look at the images below. It also fits the 16 to … Continue reading
This week I posted patterns for Kwanzaa doll clothes, including a free, printable poncho pattern. But what else does a fashion doll need for his/her Kwanzaa celebration? How about a unity cup? This tutorial video shows you how to make a unity cup from three simple objects you can find around the house: half … Continue reading
Merry Christmas everyone! If you’ve been following my blog throughout the month of December, you’ve seen these patterns and tutorials before, but when I’m done posting all the bits and pieces of an outfit, I like to post everything in one easy-to-find post. This is that post! As you can see, these patterns will fit … Continue reading
Okay guys, if you saw yesterday’s post, this is going to look awfully familiar… It’s the same pattern. Believe it or not, this particular dress fits both the 8″ Dora the Explorer® doll and Mattel’s Skipper®. As a matter of fact, it fits a whole bunch of different dolls. To see all the dolls it … Continue reading
This is such a cute little outfit for Christmas! The dress actually fits a whole bunch of dolls, not just Mattel’s Skipper®. Just take a look at my “North Pole Christmas” stop motion video to see a preview of all the different dolls that can wear this dress. I’ve been posting bits and pieces of … Continue reading
Here’s the video showing how to make elf-like dolls’ shoes using the pattern I posted last spring. That link will take you to the shoe pattern (which also includes the patterns for a pirate’s hat and vest). If you need help downloading my patterns, this link offers a tutorial showing you how to download and print my FREE … Continue reading
Did you see the little Christmas stocking in Santa’s Sleigh in my stop-motion video entitled “North Pole Christmas“? Well just this week I gave you the FREE pattern for these stockings, along with the new pattern for the Santa and/or elf hat. The little stocking I’ve designed is perfect for holding a small candy cane … Continue reading
