Sew a basic party dress for Barbie with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #NewYearsEveParty #DollClothes

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This party dress has been available on my website for some time now, but the tutorial was a really old one. I thought it needed to be remastered with better sound and higher quality photos. To make this basic party dress for fashion dolls like Barbie, you’ll need … Continue reading Sew a basic party dress for Barbie with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #NewYearsEveParty #DollClothes

On a turquoise blue linen background, an African or African American Barbie models a pair of blue jeans, a tee shirt, and a multi-colored poncho with an African-style color scheme on the poncho's cotton fabric. The words on this square image say "free patterns" over the top of the ChellyWood.com logo.

Make a Kwanzaa poncho for Barbie with today’s free PDF sewing pattern #HappyKwanzaa #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yesterday was the first day of Kwanzaa, an “annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1” (from Wikipedia). So in honor of Kwanzaa, I wanted to post my African heritage poncho pattern. This will be the first time I’ve offered this pattern as … Continue reading Make a Kwanzaa poncho for Barbie with today’s free PDF sewing pattern #HappyKwanzaa #DollClothes

A purple cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots frames a photo of a miniature table-top Christmas Tree that has tiny wrapped gifts under it and miniature Christmas tree ornaments on it. The words "Holiday-themed blog posts" float above the Chelly Wood dot com logo.

Sew a Christmas Outfit for 18″ Dolls w/Free PDF Sewing Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidaySewing #DollClothes

  Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Happy Christmas Eve, everyone! Have you decorated in red and green for the holidays? Ah, but red and green aren’t the only colors of Christmas. Just look at that adorable blue snowman skirt in the photo at the top of this post! Would you like to make this outfit for … Continue reading Sew a Christmas Outfit for 18″ Dolls w/Free PDF Sewing Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidaySewing #DollClothes

On a turquoise blue linen background, we see the words "Free Patterns," accompanying a photo of a Rainbow High Sheryl doll from MGM. The doll wears a handmade red, green, white, and black plaid dress with red ribbon straps. The dress's skirt is almost long enough to cover the doll's knees, but not quite. The doll's light brown eyes glisten as if wet. Her golden locks float around her shoulders and down her back. In the left corner of the turquoise blue linen frame, we see the logo for Chelly Wood dot com.

Let’s sew a little holiday party dress for Rainbow High dolls with today’s NEW FREE dress pattern! #DollClothes #DollCollector

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Since this time last year, I’ve received a dozen or so requests for patterns that will fit the Rainbow High dolls. So this year for Christmas, I asked my family and friends to buy me one. And guess what… My “Secret Santa” from work (who turned out to … Continue reading Let’s sew a little holiday party dress for Rainbow High dolls with today’s NEW FREE dress pattern! #DollClothes #DollCollector

A purple cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots frames a photo of a miniature table-top Christmas Tree that has tiny wrapped gifts under it and miniature Christmas tree ornaments on it. The words "Holiday-themed blog posts" float above the Chelly Wood dot com logo.

Sew a pair of holiday pajama pants for Broad Ken with FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #FreeSewingPatterns

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Doesn’t Broad Ken look charming in his holiday plaid snowflake fabric pajama pants? And pajama pants are super easy to make! All you’ll need is small-print cotton fabric and 1/8 inch wide elastic. Please note that the link to my “How to sew pajama pants” tutorial below will take you to a tutorial that … Continue reading Sew a pair of holiday pajama pants for Broad Ken with FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #FreeSewingPatterns

A purple cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots frames a photo of a miniature table-top Christmas Tree that has tiny wrapped gifts under it and miniature Christmas tree ornaments on it. The words "Holiday-themed blog posts" float above the Chelly Wood dot com logo.

Miniature Christmas Stockings and Free Doll Clothes Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidayToys #ChristmasStockings

Today’s tutorial video shows you how to make a Christmas stocking for your 1:6 scale dollhouse or diorama. And the pattern for the stockings also has a pattern for sewing a simple outfit that will fit dolls like modern and Made-to-Move Barbie, Queens of Africa, and Disney Princess 11 inch fashion dolls. The following links will help you make not only the miniature Christmas stockings, … Continue reading Miniature Christmas Stockings and Free Doll Clothes Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidayToys #ChristmasStockings

A purple cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots frames a photo of a miniature table-top Christmas Tree that has tiny wrapped gifts under it and miniature Christmas tree ornaments on it. The words "Holiday-themed blog posts" float above the Chelly Wood dot com logo.

Sew snowflake pajamas for Barbie with today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #barbieclothes #ChristmasPajamas

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. You’ll need some small-print holiday flannel fabric, to create the cute pajama top and shorts shown in the image above. The shorts also require a bit of 1/8 inch elastic, and the top uses some 1/4 inch folded white bias tape. Today’s patterns will fit these dolls: Queens of … Continue reading Sew snowflake pajamas for Barbie with today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #barbieclothes #ChristmasPajamas

A purple cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots frames a photo of a miniature table-top Christmas Tree that has tiny wrapped gifts under it and miniature Christmas tree ornaments on it. The words "Holiday-themed blog posts" float above the Chelly Wood dot com logo.

Make Mary Jane Shoes for MH or EAH 10 inch dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #DollShoes #HolidayCrafts

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s tutorial goes with a pattern for making a pair of Mary Jane style shoes that will fit Monster High dolls, Ever After High dolls, and Moana 10 inch dolls (among other dolls with similar-sized feet). It’s a nice tutorial for the holidays because in the video, I … Continue reading Make Mary Jane Shoes for MH or EAH 10 inch dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #DollShoes #HolidayCrafts

Framed in turquoise blue linen fabric, we see the image of Skipper holding an athletic stance. She wears leisure pants or athletic pants with a hooded sweatshirt that has a front pocket. The frame in which she stands also has the words "free patterns" and the ChellyWood.com logo.

Let’s make athletic doll clothes for Skipper w/Free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingFun #FreePatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Last week I gave you the patterns and tutorial videos for making the hooded sweatshirt. Yesterday you got the patterns and tutorials for making the athletic pants. Today I’m combining the whole outfit into one package! To make these athletic pants, you’ll need some jersey fabric and some 1/8 … Continue reading Let’s make athletic doll clothes for Skipper w/Free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingFun #FreePatterns

Framed in purple spotted cotton fabric, we see a Chelly Wood logo, the words "free patterns," and the image of a Skipper doll's lower-half wearing a pair of athletic pants in aqua blue.

Sew a pair of athletic pants for Skipper w/Free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #SkipperDoll #SewingLove

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I wonder how many children will get a Skipper doll for Christmas this year? And yet Skipper’s wardrobe has always been limited, even back when I was a kid. Poor Skipper! She’s always having to borrow clothes from her big sister, Barbie! Wouldn’t it be nice to make … Continue reading Sew a pair of athletic pants for Skipper w/Free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #SkipperDoll #SewingLove

A purple cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots frames a photo of a miniature table-top Christmas Tree that has tiny wrapped gifts under it and miniature Christmas tree ornaments on it. The words "Holiday-themed blog posts" float above the Chelly Wood dot com logo.

Make a snowflake dress for 8-inch baby dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidayEmbroidery #DollClothes

These Lil’ Cutesies baby dolls will be making a cameo appearance in the class I’ll be offering with Creative Spark. They’re a product from JC Toys, and I just love the details in their dimpled fingers and realistically wrinkled little toes! If you’re thinking about buying a baby doll for a child you know, for Christmas, let me suggest that these little 8-inch dolls are … Continue reading Make a snowflake dress for 8-inch baby dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidayEmbroidery #DollClothes

A purple cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots frames a photo of a miniature table-top Christmas Tree that has tiny wrapped gifts under it and miniature Christmas tree ornaments on it. The words "Holiday-themed blog posts" float above the Chelly Wood dot com logo.

Sew my “Peppermint Candy” dress for your 8″ Stacie dolls w/this free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #FreePatterns #StacieDoll

For your free pattern and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Last year I posted this “Peppermint Candy” dress during the holiday season, for the very first time. It was so fun to make, and a lot of people seemed to like it. So why not re-post? Are you wondering why I’m reposting older blog posts on holiday themes? … Continue reading Sew my “Peppermint Candy” dress for your 8″ Stacie dolls w/this free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #FreePatterns #StacieDoll

A turquoise linen frame appears around and behind the words "free patterns" along with the photo of a Skipper doll in a striped short-sleeved T-shirt and a pair of lightweight denim jeans. The logo for ChellyWood.com also appears in one corner of this frame.

Make a T-shirt and jeans for Skipper with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #CreatableWorld #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. A couple of weeks ago, I posted this pattern for the Creatable World dolls from Mattel. Skipper and the Creatable World dolls are very compatible, when it comes to clothing-swapping. And let’s face it, Skipper gets purchased and given to children for birthdays and Christmas, but she usually has … Continue reading Make a T-shirt and jeans for Skipper with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #CreatableWorld #DollClothes

A purple fabric frame surrounds the profile image of a Mattel Skipper doll wearing a handmade sweatshirt with a hood and a front pocket. The words "free pattern" accompany the pretty little doll and the logo for ChellyWood.com

Create a Hooded Sweatshirt for Skipper with FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #SewingPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As you can see in the image below, this week’s new pattern and tutorial will help you make an adorable hooded sweatshirt for a 10 inch doll like Skipper. To make today’s project, you will need solid jersey fabric, printed fabric, 1/4 inch folded bias tape, and Dritz snaps, … Continue reading Create a Hooded Sweatshirt for Skipper with FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #SewingPatterns

A purple cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots frames a photo of a miniature table-top Christmas Tree that has tiny wrapped gifts under it and miniature Christmas tree ornaments on it. The words "Holiday-themed blog posts" float above the Chelly Wood dot com logo.

Free dress pattern for 8 inch baby dolls @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #HolidaySewing

  It’s December! Let’s get that holiday sewing done! To make the dress pictured above, you’ll need some small print holiday cotton fabric, 1/8 inch elastic, and size 3/0 Dritz snaps. Below are the links to the patterns and tutorial videos that will help you create today’s candy cane dress, which is pictured at the top of this post. Free printable PDF sewing pattern for … Continue reading Free dress pattern for 8 inch baby dolls @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #HolidaySewing