Image of Ryan doll dressed in grey wig, muffin cap, and slashed-sleeve shirt

Ryan to #Play Montague in #BarbieDolls Version of #RomeoJuliet @ ChellyWood.com

Lord Montague’s costume uses the same pattern as the prince’s. It’s a slashed-sleeve Renaissance tunic with pants, and for old Montague, I’ve included a black muffin cap to top it all off. Want to make a costume like this for your ken dolls? Here’s what you need… This is the tunic pattern, and although the pattern itself looks a little complicated, it’s actually not that hard … Continue reading Ryan to #Play Montague in #BarbieDolls Version of #RomeoJuliet @ ChellyWood.com

This photo shows the Father Capulet character from Chelly Wood's stop motion video of Romeo and Juliet with dolls. The doll is the "Jasper" doll (looks like celebrity Jackson Rathbone) wearing a grey Renaissance tunic and black trousers. The watermark reminds us to visit ChellyWood.com for free printable sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.

Free #RenaissanceFaire Costume Pattern to Fit #Jasper Doll @ ChellyWood.com #Twilight

No, I didn’t get the actor, Jackson Rathbone, to voice Father Capulet in my upcoming Romeo and Juliet video. Rather, I chose his facsimile to remake OOAK-style into a Father Capulet doll for our Theater of Yore production. Want to see him in full costume, after the remake? Here’s a link to a picture of the doll after the make-under, including his face re-paint and wig (to … Continue reading Free #RenaissanceFaire Costume Pattern to Fit #Jasper Doll @ ChellyWood.com #Twilight

Image of a Ken doll wearing muffin cap, medieval bi-colored pants, boots, a cape, and puff-sleeves.

My #StopMotion #RomeoJuliet #Stars Ken and Barbie w/ FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com

In case you don’t remember Romeo and Juliet from your high school days, Count Paris is the gentleman to whom Juliet is actually engaged, when she meets Romeo. I had a tough time casting this part, but I settled on a somewhat flexible Ryan doll to play Paris. Why was this a hard decision to make? Well first of all, Paris is supposed to be … Continue reading My #StopMotion #RomeoJuliet #Stars Ken and Barbie w/ FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com

Image of Ken Doll dressed handsomely in prince costume. Title overlay says, "Sewing Tutorial."

#4 Free Ken Clothes #Sewing #Patterns and Tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

For the holidays, here on ChellyWood.com, I’m doing a countdown to New Year’s eve. These are my top 15 videos from my YouTube channel! This Ken doll jacket tutorial, which is #4 on my countdown list, really is a beautiful garment to make. It looks good on every Ken I’ve tried it on! All of my free, printable sewing patterns are found on this page, and this … Continue reading #4 Free Ken Clothes #Sewing #Patterns and Tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

Sew Pants for Ken dolls (image of ken doll wearing mustard-colored pants)

#10 in the #CountDown to #NewYear’s: Sew Pants for Ken Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

For the holidays, here on ChellyWood.com, I’m doing a countdown to New Year’s eve. These are my top 15 videos from my YouTube channel! All of my free, printable sewing patterns are found on this page, and this video tutorial can give you a few tips and pointers about how to print my patterns. I use a 1/4-inch seam allowance (that’s standard for fashion dolls). But if you have … Continue reading #10 in the #CountDown to #NewYear’s: Sew Pants for Ken Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Image of Black doll dressed in wooly wig and wearing a medieval friar's costume, complete with medieval hood, rope sandals, and rosary.

#12 How to Make a #Monks Costume for Ken #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

For the holidays, here on ChellyWood.com, I’m doing a countdown to New Year’s eve. These are my top 15 videos from my YouTube channel! All of my free, printable sewing patterns are found on this page, and this video tutorial can give you a few tips and pointers about how to print my patterns. I use a 1/4-inch seam allowance (that’s standard for fashion dolls). But if you have … Continue reading #12 How to Make a #Monks Costume for Ken #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Pattern segments for making a cavalier-style hat and boots to fit 11.5 inch dolls like Ken, Barbie, or possibly GI Joe.

Make a #CavalierHat for an 11.5-inch #FashionDoll w/ FREE Printable #Sewing Pattern @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s my pattern for the cavalier hat and boots that Texas A&M Ken doll will be wearing in my stop-motion video of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. You’re welcome to download, print, and use any of my free patterns, but please show your gratitude by sharing the pattern with others: tweet about it, pin it on your Pinterest page, download and share it on Facebook, or … Continue reading Make a #CavalierHat for an 11.5-inch #FashionDoll w/ FREE Printable #Sewing Pattern @ ChellyWood.com

Image of articulated Ken doll dressed in Cavalier hat, boots, doublet, and bi-colored trousers. Sleeves have laced arms.

Make a #Cavalier Costume for Your Ken Doll @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #DollMaking

I’m wrapping up my Romeo and Juliet posts with a feature on Romeo’s costume this week. As my regular followers know, I’m making a stop-motion film of Romeo and Juliet, using dolls as the actors. My Texas A&M Ken will be playing Romeo, and for him, I’ve designed a romantic cavalier costume, as shown below. This week’s posts will include a brand new pattern for … Continue reading Make a #Cavalier Costume for Your Ken Doll @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #DollMaking

Image of a sewing pattern with Ken doll superimposed, wearing a romantic shirt

New Free #Sewing #Pattern: Romeo’s #Romantic Shirt for #Dolls

Sometimes, as you may have noticed, I recycle old posts, displaying patterns that have been available on my Doll Patterns page for quite some time. However today I’m offering a brand new pattern for a romantic shirt for Ken. When you print my patterns, it’s always friendly and kind to like it on FB, tweet about it, and/or pin it to your Pinterest page. That … Continue reading New Free #Sewing #Pattern: Romeo’s #Romantic Shirt for #Dolls

Sewing pattern for making a "Romeo Jacket" for a Ken doll.

Free, Printable Sewing Pattern for #Romeo Jacket #RomeoJuliet #ShakespeareSunday

Here’s my free, printable pattern for making a Romeo costume for Ken dolls. Tomorrow I’ll post the video tutorial showing you how to piece it together. When you print my patterns, it’s always friendly and kind to like it on FB, tweet about it, and/or pin it to your Pinterest page. That way you’re helping to spread the word that these free, printable sewing patterns … Continue reading Free, Printable Sewing Pattern for #Romeo Jacket #RomeoJuliet #ShakespeareSunday

Free downloadable pattern for Ken doll

#Free #Sewing Pattern for #Doll Cape (Easy DIY Sewing Project)

Yesterday you got to see the final product, but today I’m posting the pattern for this easy-to-make doll cape. Remember, all my sewing patterns are free at this link. If you choose to print this pattern for your use, please like it on Facebook, link to it, pin it on Pinterest, and/or tweet about it. You should also note that it’s a good idea to … Continue reading #Free #Sewing Pattern for #Doll Cape (Easy DIY Sewing Project)

Image of Ken doll wearing renaissance clothing and various shirt pattern pieces

#Free #Dolling Doll Clothes #Sewing Pattern for Making Ken or Barbie a Puff-Sleeve Shirt

Here’s my latest pattern. As my regular followers know, together with my two daughters, I’m filming a stop-motion version of Romeo and Juliet with Barbie, Ken, Momoko, and some of my other favorite dolls. This shirt will be worn by count Paris in the up-coming film. This pattern will fit either Ken or Barbie, but you need to shorted the sleeves a bit for Barbie. … Continue reading #Free #Dolling Doll Clothes #Sewing Pattern for Making Ken or Barbie a Puff-Sleeve Shirt

Image of a royal tunic pattern for Ken doll

#Sew a #Prince Costume for Ken Dolls

This week I’ll be sharing my patterns and video tutorial, teaching you how to sew a handsome prince costume for your Ken or Ryan doll. This is the pattern I created, and it’s brand new, hot off the presses! (I just finished making this costume last week.) It won’t be long now, and I’ll get filming underway for my Barbie/Momoko version of Romeo and Juliet. … Continue reading #Sew a #Prince Costume for Ken Dolls

Tutorial for Sewing a Hat that fits 1/6 Scale Dolls (like Barbies, Momoko Dolls, and World of Love Dolls)

#Sew a Hat for #Barbie, #Momokodoll, or Hasbro World of Love Dolls

I’m wrapping up the month of January with my most popular doll hat tutorial. Remember to like it on Facebook, tweet about it, and/or pin it to your Pinterest page. Thanks a bunch! Continue reading #Sew a Hat for #Barbie, #Momokodoll, or Hasbro World of Love Dolls