Category: Crafts and Hobbies

Chelly’s favorite hobby is sewing for dolls, but sometimes she makes other stuff too. Keep watching for more tutorials and patterns for her other crafty projects.

In this photo, we see two pairs of scissors lying next to an uncut pattern for a doll hat's brim. One pair of scissors has a grey handle; the other pair of scissors has a purple handle.
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How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 2 (How do you cut out the tissue paper pattern?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

This week’s series of blog posts will break the process of pinning and cutting a doll clothes pattern, into several carefully explained steps. For this series of blog posts, I’ll be using Simplicity 7601, a Barbie pattern that was published in 1991, for all of my examples and visuals. When you first buy a commercial pattern, your pattern pieces will usually come on a big … Continue reading How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 2 (How do you cut out the tissue paper pattern?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

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In this thumbnail image, the Chelly Wood doll (really a Spin Master Liv doll that has been repainted and had its wig hair color altered to look like the real doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood) stands beside and points at the Simplicity 7601 doll clothes (Barbie sized doll clothes) pattern envelope. The words over the envelope say "simplicity 7601" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo appears to the left of the photo. The entire image is framed by a purple and turquoise blue quilt.
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How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 1 (How do you read a pattern envelope?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

First, I want to thank a woman who contacted me quite some time ago, asking me “How do you even cut out a Barbie doll dress pattern?” Her daughter wanted to learn how to sew Barbie clothes, but the mother had never learned to sew. I wrote her question in my ever-growing booklet of doll clothes pattern requests, and when the time was right (about … Continue reading How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 1 (How do you read a pattern envelope?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

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On a purple frame, the Disney princess Merida doll is photographed wearing a green plaid short-skirted dress with bloomers. The words "free pattern" appear at an angle to the doll's right (the viewer's left) and under these words is the Chelly Wood dot com logo. You can find free PDF sewing patterns for making this dress and these doll bloomers at ChellyWood.com (a website for free printable PDF sewing patterns to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes).
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Free Printable PDF Sewing Patterns for Disney Doll Holiday Dress With Bloomers @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasGiftIdeas #DollClothesPatterns

Okay, so we’re coming up on Christmas, and this may seem like the wrong type of fabric to use with a “holiday” dress, but you can always use your imagination, right? True, St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday, but it would be nice to make a dress for your daughter or granddaughter, using Christmas fabric around this time of year. All you’d need to make … Continue reading Free Printable PDF Sewing Patterns for Disney Doll Holiday Dress With Bloomers @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasGiftIdeas #DollClothesPatterns

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The image shows a close-up of the digital sewing planner page that was designed by Chelly Wood for setting sewing goals. The top of the image says "Editable PDF" and the edge of the planner is decorated with purple stitching on a white background with lace edging. The heading on the planner itself says "My Sewing Goals" in purple, but you can also see where someone has typed in "Date: January 1, 2023" and in one of the flag-shaped, stitching-edge bars where you are meant to type your goals, someone has typed in "Clean Sewing Room." This shows an example of how this digital planner is editable.
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Set sewing goals for 2023 with my 99 cent digital, editable sewing planner @ ChellyWood.com #SewingGoals #NewYearsResolution

The purchase of this item in my Etsy store will help me pay the bills for running my free doll clothes pattern website! As the end of 2022 rolls around, I’m realizing that I didn’t make as much money as I had hoped on my Creative Spark classes, my website ads, and the ads on my YouTube channel. Somehow I have to earn enough to … Continue reading Set sewing goals for 2023 with my 99 cent digital, editable sewing planner @ ChellyWood.com #SewingGoals #NewYearsResolution

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Within a turquoise blue frame, we see the words "free pattern" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo, next to a photo of a Mattel Skipper doll wearing an elf costume.
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Sew a holiday dress for Skipper w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasElf

Yes, this is yet another re-post. I’m converting this set of patterns to PDFs for easy download. And as I’ve said before, you can look back at my “North Pole Christmas” stop motion video to inspire you! To make this holiday dress, you won’t need the sleeve part of the pattern, but you will need the short skirt pattern. I’ve also included the bloomers pattern, … Continue reading Sew a holiday dress for Skipper w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasElf

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Surrounded by a turquoise blue frame, we see a female Sunshine Family "mom" doll or mother doll, modeling a handmade Christmas dress in red and green plaid. It would also make a nice Valentine's day dress or even a dress for an evening out. The words over top of the Sunshine family doll and slightly to the viewers left say "free pattern". Just below these words is the Chelly Wood logo. The whole image is surrounded by a turquoise blue linen fabric frame.
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How to sew Sunshine Family doll dresses with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. This week we’re sewing a pretty red plaid dress for vintage Sunshine Family “mom” dolls. The mom doll had a name: Steffie, but I think a lot of people don’t know that — even some collectors. The African American version of … Continue reading How to sew Sunshine Family doll dresses with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns

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Within a purple frame, we see a purple-haired Spin Master La Dee Da doll modeling a short-skirted Christmas dress with a ruffle and cap sleeves. To the left of the image of the doll are the words "free pattern" and below these, the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
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Sew my “Peppermint Candy” dress for Spin Master La Dee Da dolls w/this free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasCrafts #DollClothesPatterns

For your free pattern and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This pattern has been available here, on ChellyWood.com, for a number of other dolls, but today is the first time I’ve posted it for the Spin Master La Dee Da dolls. I really like how this dress turned out, and it looks especially cute with its little cap … Continue reading Sew my “Peppermint Candy” dress for Spin Master La Dee Da dolls w/this free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasCrafts #DollClothesPatterns

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This thumbnail image features a photo of 8 inch Vogue Ginny doll wearing a pair of handmade holiday overalls and a cotton jersey tee shirt. The logo attached to this thumbnail says "Chelly Wood" (the designer of these free printable PDF sewing patterns for making the doll clothes shown). There's also some text on this thumbnail image which states "free pattern." Please visit ChellyWood.com for your free, printable PDF sewing patterns for making these overalls and the shirt underneath.
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Let’s make a holiday outfit for Vogue Ginny dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #AntiqueDolls #DollClothesPatterns

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. For Thanksgiving, I gave everyone this cute little PDF sewing pattern and tutorial for making the overalls you see in the images below. Today I’m adding links to the patterns and tutorials for making the shirts as well. That way you … Continue reading Let’s make a holiday outfit for Vogue Ginny dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #AntiqueDolls #DollClothesPatterns

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The image shows an 8 inch vintage Vogue Ginny doll wearing a pair of handmade overalls and a pink polka dot shirt. These are denim overalls. The thumbnail words say "free pattern" and the image is marked with the Chelly Wood logo. To access free printable PDF sewing patterns for making your own denim overalls for Ginny dolls, please visit ChellyWood.com
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Sew a pair of overalls for 8-inch Vogue Ginny dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidaySewing #DollClothesPatterns

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. For all my followers who live in the United States, happy Thanksgiving today! This will be a great holiday sewing project, if you’re hoping to make something small and fun on your day off… Today’s free, printable PDF sewing patterns look … Continue reading Sew a pair of overalls for 8-inch Vogue Ginny dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidaySewing #DollClothesPatterns

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The image shows a red miniature stocking and a green miniature stocking hung over a doll-sized fireplace. The text says, "free mini stocking pattern."
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Make some miniature Christmas stockings w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidayDIY #DollClothesPatterns

Today’s tutorial video shows you how to make a Christmas stocking for your 1:6 scale dollhouse or diorama. Yes, I’ve posted this tutorial and this stocking pattern before, but last year I remastered the tutorial video to include a voice-over for instruction. And not only that, but new followers might not be aware that I have this tutorial and pattern on the Crafts page, on … Continue reading Make some miniature Christmas stockings w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidayDIY #DollClothesPatterns

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Framed by purple polka dot fabric, a Disney Tinkerbell fairy doll poses in a winter scene, wearing a handmade dress using holiday fabrics. The text says, "free pattern" and the logo for ChellyWood.com appears in one corner.
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Holiday dress pattern (free) for Disney fairy dolls @ ChellyWood.com #DisneyToys #DollClothesPatterns

Okay, yes, I’m reposting again, but today will be the first time I’ve specifically linked from the Disney Tinkerbell Fairy doll clothes pattern gallery to this particular PDF pattern. And as I’ve said before, you can look back at my “North Pole Christmas” stop motion video to inspire your holiday crafting! To make this holiday dress, you won’t need the sleeve part of the pattern, … Continue reading Holiday dress pattern (free) for Disney fairy dolls @ ChellyWood.com #DisneyToys #DollClothesPatterns

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In a turquoise blue linen square thumbnail frame, we read the words "Romeo and Juliet Act 4" above the Chelly Wood dot com logo. Beside this series of texts, we also see an image of a male and female doll, dressed in Renaissance or medieval doll clothes, and the two dolls are clearly holding hands.
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Celebrating 10,000 followers on YouTube! Act 4 of “Romeo and Juliet with Dolls” has been posted! #Shakespeare #StopMotionVideos

  Can you believe it? I’ve reached 10K followers on YouTube! Thank you! I couldn’t have done it without everyone who shares my patterns and videos online… I know this isn’t just my own doing, but dedication from so many of you who’ve supported my website and channel over the years. So THANK YOU again — all of you! Now it must be said… If … Continue reading Celebrating 10,000 followers on YouTube! Act 4 of “Romeo and Juliet with Dolls” has been posted! #Shakespeare #StopMotionVideos

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This image shows four different fabrics that remind us of knitted sweaters. The top fabric is ivory colored, the next fabric down is a rich burgundy color, the third fabric down is off-white, and the bottom fabric is sort of a peach color. The words above this say, "sweater fabric" and the whole thumbnail image is framed by a turquoise blue linen fabric.
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Tips for Sewing Sweater Fabric for #SewingTip Tuesday #DollClothesPatterns

This 28″ doll’s sweater uses “sweater fabric” that I purchased on the sale tables at JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts. As winter approaches here in the northern hemisphere, you may find sweater fabric becomes available at your local fabric stores, so the time to buy it is drawing near. With a little bit of sweater fabric in your stash, you can try making different doll shirt … Continue reading Tips for Sewing Sweater Fabric for #SewingTip Tuesday #DollClothesPatterns

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In this image, the Chelly Wood doll (a spin master Liv doll in a grey wig) holds out her hand toward an open cardboard box. The words above the box say Fab Scrap unboxing and Swimsuit Fabric. Inside the box, we can see purple swimsuit fabric spilling over the edge of the box.
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Fabric Scrap Haul from FabScrap, a fabric recycling center in New York #Sustainability #TextileWaste

Please consider sharing this video on social media, to help spread the word about FabScrap, and the good things they’re doing to help our planet. I’m not sure where I first heard about FabScrap. It could have been from my sister, who is super conscientious about being good to our beautiful planet earth. In any case, I wasn’t sure whether or not FabScrap would be … Continue reading Fabric Scrap Haul from FabScrap, a fabric recycling center in New York #Sustainability #TextileWaste

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The image shows the Chelly Wood doll holding out a hand toward a clipart image of a sewing box that stands open, and that contains thread and scissors. The words above the image say "sewing box ASMR."
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Sewing Box ASMR — a special treat from ASMR Tingle and Taps! #ASMR #Sewing

Special thanks to ASMR Tingle and Taps for creating this video especially for me and my followers. The ASMR Tingle and Taps channel on YouTube is owned and hosted by my cousin, who collaborated with me to create this special video for all of you, my followers. If you’re not familiar with the term ASMR, its acronym stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. According to … Continue reading Sewing Box ASMR — a special treat from ASMR Tingle and Taps! #ASMR #Sewing

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