Want to see a running list of all the patterns Chelly Wood has recently posted on this site? This page shows all of her pattern posts in a linear fashion.
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I’m going to show you how to make a simple T-shirt and easy-to-sew elastic waist skirt, a cute little outfit that will fit Curvy Barbie dolls. Before we go on, let me say that the tee shirt is a bit of a snug fit, so be sure to … Continue reading Let’s sew a T-shirt and short skirt for Curvy Barbie! #Curvy #Sewing
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s tutorial video and free sewing pattern are for more advanced sewists. You can see that I’ve given the pattern four flowers on my difficulty scale (see below), because this swimsuit does have a lining. And frankly, one-piece bathing suits can be challenging to piece together. To learn more … Continue reading Free bathing suit doll clothes pattern for 13 inch “My First Barbie” dolls! #BigDolls #CraftyMoms
Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, I realize you’ve seen this dapper fellow before, but I’ve recently re-mastered the tutorials for making the felt coat/jacket for Ken, as well as the pants/jeans/trousers. The short-sleeved shirt with a front pocket and collar is new to ChellyWood.com, but I need a place to re-post the whole ensemble together in … Continue reading Make a whole outfit for Ken dolls with a jacket, shirt, and pants/jeans w/free patterns at ChellyWood.com #KenDoll #SewingFun
Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern. Easter is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, so if you’re going to make some doll clothes for a child, this little felt top and matching Easter-egg-print skirt for a Lottie doll is just what you need, since it only takes about an hour to make (depending … Continue reading Sew super easy Easter doll clothes for Lottie dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Easter #CraftProjects
Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today’s tutorial video is a re-make of the one I posted on YouTube in 2015. The original video isn’t a bad one, but back in those days, I didn’t have good studio lighting, and I’d like to think I’ve learned a few tricks since then, to make the lessons easier for … Continue reading Let’s make a pair of easy-to-sew elastic waist pants for Ken today w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #BarbieAndKen #MattelKen
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s patterns will fit Mirabel Madrigal 11 inch dolls and similar-sized fashion dolls. To make this skirt and summer T-shirt combo, you’ll need cotton solid fabric, cotton small-print fabric, cotton jersey fabric (for the T-shirt), 1/8 inch elastic, and some size 3/0 Dritz snaps. As you can see in the … Continue reading Make a springtime outfit for Mirabel Madrigal dolls with free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Mirabel #Encanto
Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. You know, I’ve made this dress in a variety of different fabrics and photographed it on a number of different dolls. I just love how flexible this dress is, as far as how many different dolls can really wear it! Scroll … Continue reading Sew a lovely “flower girl” dress for vintage Stacie dolls with today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #VintageDolls #DollClothesPatterns
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you’re not one for sewing doll clothes, you’re in luck! I don’t normally sell my handmade doll clothes, but today I’m selling my “Red Hat Society” doll dress and hat which appear at the top of today’s blog post. Navigate over to my online store to learn about … Continue reading Let’s make a “Red Hat Society” dress and hat with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RedHatSociety #Barbie
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Happy Leap Day, everyone! For this amazing Leap Year, let’s think about making doll clothes for Easter, or if you don’t celebrate Easter, consider making this bonnet for your favorite beach day out! Can you believe that I was only 10 years old — or maybe 11 — when … Continue reading Sew a “Sunday Best” bonnet with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LeapYear #LeapDay
Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Last week I gave you the felt dinner jacket that goes with my Ken tux set, and I’ve been talking about designing a short-sleeved shirt to go under the tux for a long time. Well, today I’ve finalized the patterns and tutorial video for making the short-sleeved version of the shirt … Continue reading Let’s create a cute short-sleeved cotton shirt with a tiny pocket for Ken dolls, using sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #KenDoll #DollClothes
Scroll down to the bulleted section for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today’s patterns have been available on this website for a while, but today is the first time I’ve shared this set as a PDF for my 17-inch Endless Hair Kingdom Barbie doll. Previously, you could only find today’s patterns in JPG image form. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please … Continue reading Sew a pair of jeans and an easy felt shirt for 17″ Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Felt #Sewing
Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. In October of last year, I re-posted my entire tux set of patterns for Ken dolls, and at that time, I said I was working on revising the jacket tutorial because people had complained that it was too difficult to see my black stitching on the black felt. And frankly, they … Continue reading Easy felt dinner jacket to sew for Ken dolls, w/free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Felt #EasyCrafts
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As you can see in the image at the top of this page, the Queens of Africa dolls are a lovely fashion doll with a figure that is very similar to Mattel’s Barbie. So Barbie and the Queens of Africa dolls can usually swap clothes without too much trouble. … Continue reading Sew a whole ensemble for the Queens of Africa 11 inch Fashion Dolls w/free patterns at ChellyWood.com #Africa #BlackHistoryMonth
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Have you seen Disney’s Encanto? What did you think? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section. Today I’m giving you a free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making the beautiful quinceañera dress that’s pictured in today’s blog post. But before I go any further, I have … Continue reading Sew a lovely quinceañera dress for an 11 inch Mirabel doll with today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #quinceanera #Encanto
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Back in December of 2022, I gave you a free bathrobe pattern, which was designed to fit fashion dolls like Barbie. To my surprise, I still get requests every now and then for a “Barbie trench coat” or a “Barbie winter coat” pattern. When people write to me requesting … Continue reading Let’s make a timeless classic for Barbies: a super simple trench coat! #DollCollector #Fashion
