A new variation on yesterday’s free Valentine’s Day dress pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ValentinesDay #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Isn’t this the perfect fabric for my pencil-skirt Valentine’s Day dress? I just love how this dress turned out! Yesterday I re-posted the Valentine’s Day pencil skirt dress pattern that’s always so popular here on ChellyWood.com right around the start of February, but today I’m posting another variation on … Continue reading A new variation on yesterday’s free Valentine’s Day dress pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ValentinesDay #DollClothesPatterns

Sew a Valentine’s Day Dress for 11 Inch Fashion Dolls w/FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #ValentinesDay #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yesterday I showed you how I altered two commercial patterns to come up with today’s Valentine’s Day dress pattern. If you’d like to learn how to alter patterns to fit your dolls, consider taking my “How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns” course on Creative Spark. Another thing I mentioned … Continue reading Sew a Valentine’s Day Dress for 11 Inch Fashion Dolls w/FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #ValentinesDay #DollClothes

On a purple square background, we see the white words "free pattern" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo, along with a photograph of a 10 and 3/4 inch Strawberry Shortcake doll modeling a layered pioneer-style dress with a very childlike Victorian clothing style.

Combine Strawberry Shortcake doll clothes patterns for a layered look #DollClothes for #StrawberryShortcake

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I realize we’ve seen these patterns and tutorials before, but I wanted to make sure I created a blog post showing how adorable the pinafore and the green dress are, when worn together as a layered pair. Before we dive into this project, I need to make my required … Continue reading Combine Strawberry Shortcake doll clothes patterns for a layered look #DollClothes for #StrawberryShortcake

Surrounded by a purple frame, a 10 and 3/4 inch Strawberry Shortcake doll with bright red -- almost pink -- hair that flows in long waves models a white cotton pinafore style sleeveless sun dress dotted with tiny strawberries. The image is overlaid with the words "free pattern" and in the corner of the image, we see the Chelly Wood dot com business logo.

Strawberry Shortcake sundress or pinafore w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingPatterns #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. You might say this week is Strawberry Shortcake Week, here on ChellyWood.com because I have a lot of great things planned for the week, and for the most part, they all relate to Strawberry Shortcake dolls. And today’s pattern is for a pinafore-style dress, which can be worn alone … Continue reading Strawberry Shortcake sundress or pinafore w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingPatterns #DollClothes

On a square purple cotton background, we see the words "How to alter doll clothes patterns is live" and a bright pink arrow points at a scene from Chelly Wood's class on how to alter doll clothes patterns.

Update on my Creative Spark class… #DollClothes #SewingClass

  Yes, my Creative Spark class, “How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns” is now live on the Creative Spark platform. You can sign up any time you want! Here are a few FAQ’s people have asked me about my paid course(s): Will you be teaching any more classes for Creative Spark? Yes! To see all of the courses I’m offering, click here on my Instructor’s … Continue reading Update on my Creative Spark class… #DollClothes #SewingClass

Framed by blue linen, we see a photo of a Rainbow High doll wearing a Holly Hobby-like pinafore style sun dress of white cotton fabric dotted with tiny red strawberries and little green leaves. The words "free pattern" are slanted at an angle to the left of the doll photo. Beneath this is the logo for ChellyWood.com

Rainbow High sun dress w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RainbowHigh #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s sundress will fit both the 9-inch Strawberry Shortcake dolls and 10-inch Rainbow High dolls, as you’ll see in the video at the top of this page. Today’s little dress pattern can also serve as a pinafore over the top of the green polka dot dress that I posted … Continue reading Rainbow High sun dress w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RainbowHigh #DollClothes

Sew a beach comber outfit with free 18 inch doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #dollclothes #sewingPatterns

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. If the outfit above looks familiar, we’re re-visiting and revising the blog post from October 4, 2018. What’s different? This time I’ve converted my 18 inch summer doll clothes patterns from JPG images to a PDF printable sewing pattern for easy downloading and printing. It’s the dead of winter, where I … Continue reading Sew a beach comber outfit with free 18 inch doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #dollclothes #sewingPatterns

Make a T-shirt and Valentine’s Day pants for Petite Barbie @ ChellyWood.com #ValentinesDay #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Okay, first things first… Did you notice yesterday’s blog post? My “How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns” class is now available on the Creative Spark platform. YAY! So if you’ve been waiting to sign up — well, first, thank you for your patience. Thank you! THANK YOU! And second, … Continue reading Make a T-shirt and Valentine’s Day pants for Petite Barbie @ ChellyWood.com #ValentinesDay #DollClothes

On a square purple cotton background, we see the words "How to alter doll clothes patterns is live" and a bright pink arrow points at a scene from Chelly Wood's class on how to alter doll clothes patterns.

YAY! You can sign up for my class on Creative Spark! #DollClothes #DesignClass

  As you can see by the “official announcement” video above, my Creative Spark class, “How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns” is now live on the Creative Spark platform. You can sign up any time you want! And don’t panic if it seems like too much to add to your plate right now — sometimes our lives get really busy. I totally understand. But for … Continue reading YAY! You can sign up for my class on Creative Spark! #DollClothes #DesignClass

On a blue linen background, we see the shadowed words "free pattern" above the Chelly Wood dot com logo. To the right of these, a Barbie doll poses in a beautiful pink ball gown, overlaid with lace.

Sew a long lacy dress for Barbie with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LongDress #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I’ve had this pattern available here, as a JPG image, for several years now, but today is the first time I’ve posted these patterns as a PDF. And I have some good news… In case you didn’t read yesterday’s blog post, my Creative Spark class, “How to Alter Doll … Continue reading Sew a long lacy dress for Barbie with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LongDress #DollClothes

On a background of purple cotton fabric that has tiny white polka dots, we see the words "free pattern" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo beside a photo of Rainbow High "Sheryl" doll wearing a handmade dress that's reminiscent of a child's dress from the Victorian era. The dress has short sleeves, a mid-calf-length full skirt, and a cropped bodice. It's made of pastel green cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots.

Let’s make another dress for Rainbow High dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #SewingPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s free pattern is for a short-sleeved, longish dress that can be worn alone or can be worn with a pinafore over the top of it. Above is a green version with tiny white polka dots. Below you’ll find a lilac-covered version of the same dress, also made with … Continue reading Let’s make another dress for Rainbow High dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #SewingPatterns

Sew a cotton dress for Strawberry Shortcake with today’s free PDF sewing patterns #instaSewing #DollClothes

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I bought my 2014 articulated Strawberry Shortcake doll at a Goodwill store a couple of years ago, and she was in tragic shape. Just have a look: Yep. Those are little hook-ball toys that are stuck in her hair. I meticulously untangled one hair at a time until … Continue reading Sew a cotton dress for Strawberry Shortcake with today’s free PDF sewing patterns #instaSewing #DollClothes

This photo shows a Lottie doll wearing handmade doll clothes. She is surrounded in a square frame of turquoise blue woven fabric. Beside her are the words "free pattern" in white with a black shadow behind the letters. In the lower left corner of this image is the logo for Chelly Wood.com, a website with hundreds of free printable PDF sewing patterns, mostly for making doll clothes that will fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.

Free Shirt and Skirt Patterns for Lottie @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes for #LottieDolls

  Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Today I’m sharing yet another outfit which you can sew to fit the Lottie dolls, which are produced by Arklu of Ireland, and which can be purchased on Amazon here in the US. These little dolls are absolutely adorable! I … Continue reading Free Shirt and Skirt Patterns for Lottie @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes for #LottieDolls

On a fabric background (purple with white polka dots) we read the words "how to repair and store old patterns" along with the Chelly Wood dot com logo. Beside these is a photo of a woman's hand repairing an old doll dress pattern.

How to Repair and Store Old Patterns

This week I’m working to finalize my class with my editor at Creative Spark, so hang in there! The class is almost ready! Today I’m giving you a little sneak peek of what we’ll be learning in my upcoming class, on Creative Spark’s website. So watch today’s video clear to the end, where I talk about what my Creative Spark class will offer. In case … Continue reading How to Repair and Store Old Patterns

This is a graphic square of turquoise blue fabric with the words "free pattern" and the ChellyWood.com logo on it, along with a photo of the 7 inch Lottie doll wearing a handmade circle skirt with a sleeveless cotton shirt.

Free Doll Clothes Patterns for Lottie Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes for #LottieDoll

  Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Today’s circle skirt project was originally designed to fit vintage Skipper dolls, but when I received a Lottie doll for Christmas at the end of 2021, I tried this skirt on her and was excited to discover that it fit … Continue reading Free Doll Clothes Patterns for Lottie Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes for #LottieDoll