In the collage above, you’ll find there are over 100 different doll outfits and craft projects, all designed by me, Chelly Wood. Each of them has free, printable sewing patterns available through the gallery page on this website. Yes, this is quite a milestone for me! I’ve reached the big 100 mark! In looking back, … Continue reading
I’ve been getting questions about my new “difficulty scale,” which I’ve been including on my latest patterns and in the revisions of my older patterns. So I thought it wouldn’t hurt to re-post a detailed description of what each level entails. If you’re confused by any of the terms I’m using, The Sewing Dictionary is a fantastic … Continue reading
People have been submitting questions about printing patterns more than usual lately, so I decided it was time for a “How to Print Patterns” makeover… especially since Google Chrome makes it so easy to print patterns, even if you don’t have Microsoft Word or a similar program. For anyone who hasn’t discovered the internet-awesomeness of … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
I took the photo above while shopping for fabric and doll-clothes-making accessories in Paris. If you’d like to learn more about my Paris trip and what I learned while shopping for fabric and notions there, come back tomorrow when I post my video about it. _________ But I digress… Recently one of my regular followers … Continue reading
Sorry for the nude Barbies®, everyone, but I wanted to show you how different these dolls look. Note the significant change in the bust, waist, and hip areas in particular. So do the two dolls’ patterns match up exactly? I’ve been asked this question often, over the years, and I can tell you a … Continue reading
Today I’d like to look at some of the places doll collectors and doll crafters frequent. If you’re looking for inspiration, Pinterest has a plethora of Barbie images (and some free patterns) that can fill your mind with the many possible ways to dress your dolls. Do you wish you had a place to show off your creations? Try … Continue reading
This tutorial is much simpler than the one I posted yesterday. This one shows how to create your own pattern for a skirt to fit the new Curvy Barbie® from Mattel®. Of course, I’ve created other outfits for Curvy Barbie® as well, and you can find those on my Gallery Page. The Gallery is the easiest … Continue reading
Over the years, a few of my followers and friends have asked me, “How do you design your own doll clothes? Is there a trick to it?” Well some patterns are easier than others, of course, but the video above sort of explains my process. You’ll notice, in the video, that I often make errors. I check … Continue reading
As some of you know, I’ve designed some of the doll clothes patterns available at Lammily.com. These patterns are specially designed to fit the Lammily doll. The story behind the Lammily doll company is amazing! To learn more about how this normal-body-style doll came to be, go to the Lammily website. If you’re looking for … Continue reading