Category: Interviews With Crafters

Do you sew doll clothes or doll accessories? Would you like to provide an interview for ChellyWood.com? Contact Chelly through her “Submit a Question” form, providing a link to your website. Let her know you’re interested in doing an interview.

The image shows a swirling cluster of vines which are actually part of a wedding dress image from iClipart. At the bottom of the image is the website URL and company logo for ChellyWood.com, a website that offers free, printable sewing patterns and tutorial videos that show you how to make doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes including but not limited various sizes of Barbie dolls, American Girl dolls, and more. The doll clothes patterns are free and printable, easy to find, and easy to sew even for beginners and children.
Doll Makeovers, Interviews With Crafters, Links, Whole Costumes for Dolls

#DollClothes #Sewing Pattern Blog Gets a #Holiday #MakeOver @ ChellyWood.com

As most of my regular followers have already noticed, the face of my blog, ChellyWood.com, has changed. I’ve tried to update the blog to offer a more user-friendly approach for those of you who are using mobile devices. What motivated this change? At some point, I had uploaded well over 100 images with links to my free doll clothes patterns in the main Gallery Page, … Continue reading #DollClothes #Sewing Pattern Blog Gets a #Holiday #MakeOver @ ChellyWood.com

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The image shows a green piece of felt with a Dritz snap on it. The snap is being sewn on using a needle and thread. A person's thumbnail is included in the picture to demonstrate the tiny size of the snap. The overlay says, "How to Sew Snaps on Doll Clothes" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com where one can find this and many other free youtube tutorials on the topic of sewing doll clothes (including a number of tips and trips). ChellyWood.com is a website that offers free printable sewing patterns for doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes.
Crafts and Hobbies, Interviews With Crafters, Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

How to #Sew #Dritz Snaps on #Dolls’ Clothes @ ChellyWood.com

Are you wanting to buy some snaps for your doll clothes? I highly recommend Dritz snaps for the following reasons: If you buy them on a card, you can be sure the “male” snap will fit inside the “female” snap correctly. They are made of high-quality materials. They are always made with the hole in the center, exactly like the ones shown in my video. … Continue reading How to #Sew #Dritz Snaps on #Dolls’ Clothes @ ChellyWood.com

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The image shows Mattel's Best Fashion Friend Barbie doll (28-inch Barbies) holding up a sign that tells how a person could write to the doll clothes designer Chelly Wood. The overlay says, "Chelly Wood Fan Mail" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com.
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Contact information for Chelly Wood, the clothes #pattern designer for #dolls.

Would you like to send fan mail to Chelly Wood, the doll clothing designer for ChellyWood.com? She now has a post office box, where you can send your cards and letters! With this blog post, I’d also like to spotlight an especially nice item I received in the mail from a fan of ChellyWood.com just recently. Have a look at the video to see the … Continue reading Contact information for Chelly Wood, the clothes #pattern designer for #dolls.

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The image is a cover art design for a virtual tour YouTube video. This virtual tour will take the viewer on a tour of the "Historical Fashion Doll" portion of the Museum of America in Polson, Montana. The image shows a black-and-white dollhouse and its heading states, "Doll Museum Tour" offering the website URL ChellyWood.com as a watermark.
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Visit #Montana’s Miracle of America #Museum for a Tour of #Fashion #Dolls Through #History

Over the summer, my family made a trip to the Flathead Lake area of Montana. While we were on vacation, we visited the Miracle of America Museum in scenic Polson, Montana. There’s a lot more to the museum than what you see here, but I focused my video on a subject that I thought doll clothing designers and seamstresses/sewists would appreciate… The museum offers a huge … Continue reading Visit #Montana’s Miracle of America #Museum for a Tour of #Fashion #Dolls Through #History

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The image shows Mattel's Curvy Barbie modeling a hand-made shirt with cloth-covered tiny buttons. Each button is encompassed by a floss loop, all hand-made by the seamstress who blogs here, at ChellyWood.com.
Crafts and Hobbies, Interviews With Crafters, Links, Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Where to Buy Buttons, Zippers, and Buckles for #Dolls, #Crafts, and #Sewing

As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. On my “Contact” page, I often get emailed the question, “Where can I buy tiny buttons for my doll clothes?” From time to time, people also ask me for advice on zippers and buckles. I use Etsy for tiny doll buttons, extra small zippers, and similar sewing notions, but I generally buy my tiny snaps from … Continue reading Where to Buy Buttons, Zippers, and Buckles for #Dolls, #Crafts, and #Sewing

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Image shows a crochet hook and a ball of yarn with the words "free crochet doll clothes" and the URL ChellyWood.com (free doll clothes patterns and tutorials).
Contests, Interviews With Crafters

#FreebieFriday @ ChellyWood.com = #AmericanGirl #Dolls’ Outfit #Giveaway!

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 you above, but you need to leave your comments on … Continue reading #FreebieFriday @ ChellyWood.com = #AmericanGirl #Dolls’ Outfit #Giveaway!

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Image shows a crochet hook behind a ball of pink yarn with a watermark that says, "ChellyWood.com: free printable sewing patterns and tutorials for dolls of many shapes and sizes." There are also words in black atop the crochet hook: "tutorial by Norma at All My Crafts." Visit ChellyWood.com for lots of great ideas for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes.
American Girl Doll Patterns, Interviews With Crafters, Yarn and Embroidery

#Crochet an #AmericanGirl #dolls dress w/this easy tutorial!

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 video above, which was created by Norma from All My … Continue reading #Crochet an #AmericanGirl #dolls dress w/this easy tutorial!

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Image shows a wall of buttons in hundreds of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles. Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com: Free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes." This photo was taken in a Paris store that only sold buttons!
Crafts and Hobbies, Interviews With Crafters, Links, Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

#Dolls’ Clothes and #Craft Buttons: Where to buy them…

“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 you: I use Etsy for tiny doll buttons, tiny zippers, … Continue reading #Dolls’ Clothes and #Craft Buttons: Where to buy them…

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Image shows a young woman's fingers holding a pink spool of thread. Overlay says, "How to Buy Thread" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com
Interviews With Crafters, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Yarn and Embroidery

How to Buy Thread When #Sewing for #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

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? Are you planning to sew by hand or machine? Are … Continue reading How to Buy Thread When #Sewing for #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows a little doll seated at her sewing machine. Behind her is a doll-sized ironing board. Her tiny, pale blue coffee cup sits at the ready near her sewing machine. The overlay says, "ChellyWood.com free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes."
Contests, Interviews With Crafters

Hey #Dollfriends! Which #Dolls do you #sew for?

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 doll clothes patterns from ChellyWood.com 24% of you want doll crafts … Continue reading Hey #Dollfriends! Which #Dolls do you #sew for?

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Image shows a doll with gray hair worn in a messy bun. She sits at a computer that reads "ChellyWood.com" on the screen.
Contests, Crafts and Hobbies, Holiday Crafts, Interviews With Crafters

Hey, #Dolls! I need your #crafty feedback at ChellyWood.com for #2018

  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 basic doll clothes patterns and never mind the fluff? Your … Continue reading Hey, #Dolls! I need your #crafty feedback at ChellyWood.com for #2018

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The image shows Mattel's Curvy Barbie modeling a hand-made shirt with cloth-covered tiny buttons. Each button is encompassed by a floss loop, all hand-made by the seamstress who blogs here, at ChellyWood.com.
Interviews With Crafters, Tutorials: Crafts, Yarn and Embroidery

#DIY Covered Buttons for #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

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 mismatched snaps? Here’s an idea from Susan W, who posted … Continue reading #DIY Covered Buttons for #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a collage of 105 different doll outfits and sewing/craft projects designed by Chelly Wood. Each of these comes with free, printable sewing patterns (found at ChellyWood.com). Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com: FREE doll clothes patterns and tutorials."
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Which Patterns Need to Be Improved @ ChellyWood.com? #dolls #dollstagram #crafts

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, some of my early patterns and tutorials weren’t as well-made … Continue reading Which Patterns Need to Be Improved @ ChellyWood.com? #dolls #dollstagram #crafts

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Creative Spark Online Learning, Fan Mail, Interviews With Crafters, Links, Selling Your Crafts, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Uncategorized

Helpful Tips and FAQ’s

If you click on the question, it will take you to the answer. Do you ever take requests? Why do you give your patterns away for free? It’s really nice of you to give us free patterns. What can I do in return? Do you have any sewing machine advice? Doll clothes are so tiny! Once I’ve made doll clothes using your Creative-Commons-marked patterns, am … Continue reading Helpful Tips and FAQ’s

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a young woman's hands cutting out a printed sewing pattern. Overlay says, "How to print out sewing patterns using Google Docs," and it has a watermark of chellywood.com.
Crafts and Hobbies, Interviews With Crafters, Links, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

How to Print #Sewing #Patterns @Google Docs to #BeInternetAwesome

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 Google Chrome, there are plenty of tutorials showing how to … Continue reading How to Print #Sewing #Patterns @Google Docs to #BeInternetAwesome

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