It looks like it would be hard to make, right? The embroidery can be tricky, but the sewing part of this tutorial is super easy! In fact, for those of you who don’t like to sew, you could probably get away with hot gluing where the tutorial shows you to sew… Of course, if you want to make the Jolly Roger, it doesn’t take much … Continue reading #Pirate hat template #pattern is FREE w/tutorial @ ChellyWood.com #POTC
When I was a little girl, I had a Smokey-the-Bear toy that I took with me everywhere. For this week’s free sewing pattern, I’ve created a similar “firefighter bear” or “ranger bear” in blue jeans. Are you looking for a toy to make for both boys and girls to enjoy this summer? My firefighter bear could be just what you’re looking for. With this week’s … Continue reading This ranger #bear is great for #summer #camping trips! Free patterns @ ChellyWood.com
Yesterday I explained that in April (and possibly in May), I’ll be doing some re-posting of older patterns, so I can update my Gallery Page. Today I’m showing an example of the type of video I’ll be linking to in my “Tailor’s Tips and Tricks” section of each post. This one, quite simply, shows you how to tie a knot in your fabric, using … Continue reading How to Tie a Knot Using a Needle and Thread @ ChellyWood.com #Crafts
Do you ever wonder what the fashion capital of the world has to offer to a sewist? Well, Paris is not called the “fashion capital of the world” without a good reason. Last summer I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Paris, and of course, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to shop for fabric while I was there! I’d like to thank my friend Jocy, … Continue reading Where to Shop for #Fabric in #Paris
I posted each of these projects as separate blog posts in November, but I wanted to make it possible to access all of the patterns and tutorials for making each project, right here, on this one single page. That way, people will have easy access to all of these Christmas gift DIY projects in one spot. So here’s everything you need to make them: Instagram … Continue reading #ChristmasGiftIdeas for #DIY projects w/ free tutorials @ ChellyWood.com
Over the last couple of days, I’ve given you the patterns you need to make this simple tea towel, but just in case you’re hearing about this for the first time, here are links to the free, printable sewing patterns for making these adorable, reversible kitchen towels: Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Just follow the instructions in the video, and you’ll find that these towels are so … Continue reading Here’s how to make a tea towel #DIY #FridayFreebie #project
Happy Halloween everyone! I’m trying to keep all of my patterns and tutorials organized by posting an image like this once in a while, with links to everything you need to create the outfits shown in the image. Then, over the weekend or in the week that follows, I create a link from the Gallery Page to a page like this one. The idea is … Continue reading FREE printable sewing patterns for #Halloween #dolls’ #costumes
By the heading I’ve chosen, you probably won’t be surprised when I tell you that the costume I designed for my Friar Laurence to wear in the stop-motion video I’m producing of Romeo and Juliet is quite popular with Sunday School teachers. I guess they use it to make costumes for Father Christmas, Jesus, holiday angels, and various Bible characters. I’ve received a number of emails … Continue reading #Medieval monk or #SundaySchool character #DIY project w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com
The neckerchief shown in this video is part of my Swedish Traditional Costume for 18″ dolls like American Girl dolls and similar-sized dolls. If you’re wondering why I make patterns and tutorials without charging a fee, please visit the “Chelly’s Books” page, and that should explain my general motivations. Overall, I love to sew and embroider, and I think it’s important to share my talent with the world. Want … Continue reading #Neckerchief #Embroidery and Sewing #Tutorial from ChellyWood.com Includes FREE Pattern
This stitch was super helpful when I was making the 18-inch doll neckerchief that I’m going to teach you how to make this week. Tomorrow I’ll post the free, printable pattern for the traditional Swedish neckerchief. Wednesday I’ll post the tutorial for making the neckerchief. If you like my free patterns and tutorials, please show your appreciation by doing one of the following: like my tutorial on FB, … Continue reading How to Make a Daisy Stitch #Embroidery Tutorial #Broderie #Stitchery
To find the free pattern shown in this video, please visit my Doll Clothes Patterns page. Scroll down to the 18-Inch Doll Clothes heading and download Pattern D. The Kjolsäcken (pocket-purse) is part of my Swedish Traditional Costume for 18″ dolls like American Girl dolls and similar-sized dolls. If you ever have trouble printing sewing patterns, please have a look at How to Print Downloaded Patterns. This video shows you, step … Continue reading #DIY Swedish Kjolsäcken for 18″ #Dolls Like #AGdolls @ ChellyWood.com
Yes, those of you who already love to embroider will think this is ridiculously simple, but for a person just learning to embroider, the tangling of embroidery floss can be very frustrating. This is the simple solution to that problem. Remember that my embroidery tutorial series is leading up to the creation of the Swedish pocket-purse. While you wait for the Swedish pocket-purse tutorial, if … Continue reading How to Keep #Embroidery Floss From Tangling @ ChellyWood.com #Needlework #Stitchery
Like yesterday’s tutorial, this is easy-peasy for those folks who sew all the time, but this week I’m introducing the basics for hand-stitched embroidery. Tying knots is essential stuff! Usually, though, when I’m doing embroidery, I don’t dip the needle into the fabric like it shows in the video; instead, I dip the needle into a stitch that’s on the underside of the design… then … Continue reading How to Tie a Knot Using a Needle and Thread @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #KidCrafts #crafty
Well here’s the first of my embroidery tutorials. We’ll need to know how to put our felt into an embroidery hoop before we start stitching embroidered designs our pocket-purse! If you’re an expert embroiderer, this is old hat, but for the newbie, it’s essential information. So for those of you who are already good at embroidery, please be patient while I set things up for … Continue reading How to Put #Fabric Into an #Embroidery Hoop @ ChellyWood.com #Stitchery
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
