Hey everybody! My friend Norma, over at AllMyCrafts on YouTube is giving away one of her hand-made crochet American Girl doll outfits! All you have to do to win is subscribe to her awesome DIY crochet channel, then like her video on YouTube, and leave a comment on the video (the same video I’m showing … Continue reading
As I said earlier this week, I’m busy behind the scenes, creating a sloper, patterns, and tutorials for American Girl doll sewing projects. To give me a little more time for my new creations, I’ve “borrowed” the tutorial video above from another crafter (with permission, of course). If you crochet, you’re going to love the … Continue reading
“Where can I buy tiny buttons for my doll clothes?” is actually a question I get frequently here at ChellyWood.com, so I decided to address the question in one of my blog posts. _________ If you want to know how to find tiny buttons, no matter where you live, I’ll share a little secret with … Continue reading
Last week I gave you a few pointers on how to buy fabric for sewing doll clothes, but did you know some threads are definitely not the best choice for sewing doll clothes also? This video tutorial shows you how to buy your thread with these questions in mind: What fabric will you be using? … Continue reading
My regular followers are aware that I’ve been setting goals for 2018 during the month of January. And I’ve been especially curious about who you are and what you want from my blog. I offered a poll on January 5th, and that first poll showed the following results: 32% of you want intermediate and beginner … Continue reading
If you’re a regular visitor to ChellyWood.com, I’d like to know what content you find most interesting on my site. Should I offer more embroidery tutorials? More easy-sew tutorials? Do you feel like I have enough doll clothes patterns, but you’d like to see more doll clothes sewing tips? Do you just want your … Continue reading
Do you have a tiny container full of mismatched snaps? I know I certainly do, and some of those mismatched snaps go back to the 1970’s! But do you honestly think you’re going to locate a snap you lost 10, 20, or 30 years ago? Probably not! So what should we do with all those … Continue reading
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