In this photograph, a Madame Alexander 18 inch doll models a traditional Swedish costume. This costume includes a little bonnet, a shirt with a collar and cuffs, a lace-up vest, a black skirt, and a folk apron. There's also a traditional Swedish "pocket purse" made of embroidered felt attached to the waistband of the apron. Although it's not pictured here, the costume also includes a neckerchief.

FREE #holiday #craft patterns for 18″ #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Today I’m going to give you everything you need–free patterns and links to my tutorials–so you can make the Swedish traditional costume shown above.  The costume was designed to fit my Madame Alexander doll, but a lot of times the MA dolls’ clothes can also fit American Girl dolls as well. Here are the patterns I designed: Pattern A (Bonnet, Vest, and Collar) Pattern B … Continue reading FREE #holiday #craft patterns for 18″ #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

This image shows a fashion doll like Barbie wearing a pair of tights made from a single sock. This is a fairly easy sew-by-hand project, even for kids, so the overlay says, "Easy-sew projects for kids: doll tights" and the instructional /tutorial video showing how to make doll stockings / tights / leotards from a sock can be found on the free doll clothes patterns website: ChellyWood.com

Here’s an easy #sewing project for #crafty #kids @ ChellyWood.com!

This is, by far, one of my easiest sewing projects here on ChellyWood.com. It’s true that I posted this video back in October, as part of the Halloween cat costume project, but these tights would be great with a Christmas ballerina costume, a holiday dress, or just as a fun afternoon project to do with kids during the Christmas break! This easy DIY project does … Continue reading Here’s an easy #sewing project for #crafty #kids @ ChellyWood.com!

Image shows Made-to-Move Barbie™ from Mattel wearing a pair of handmade tights made from a single sock. Overlay says, "easy sew projects for kids: doll tights" and in small print the following website is given: chellywood.com

#DIY #Tights for Fashion #Dolls

About a month ago, I got an email from a regular visitor to ChellyWood.com. She was wondering how to make tights for dolls. That’s when I started planning my Halloween costumes for fashion dolls, so as I made plans, I wanted to be sure to include a “DIY tights” tutorial for that particular person who requested it. In this tutorial, I show you how simple it … Continue reading #DIY #Tights for Fashion #Dolls

Image of Madame Alexander doll wearing a pair of briefs (underwear or knickers) that look hand-sewn.

Free panties patterns fit #AGdolls and #MadameAlexander #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

It may seem a little indiscreet, but today I’m sharing my free, printable sewing patterns and tutorials for making dolly panties (dolly knickers if you live in the UK). These patterns will fit most 18″ dolls, like American Girl™, Madame Alexander™, and similar-sized dolls. Just download and print the patterns below, and watch the tutorials I’ve linked to: Pattern for dolly knickers/doll briefs FRONT Pattern … Continue reading Free panties patterns fit #AGdolls and #MadameAlexander #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

In this photograph, a Madame Alexander 18 inch doll models a traditional Swedish costume. This costume includes a little bonnet, a shirt with a collar and cuffs, a lace-up vest, a black skirt, and a folk apron. There's also a traditional Swedish "pocket purse" made of embroidered felt attached to the waistband of the apron. Although it's not pictured here, the costume also includes a neckerchief.

FREE #craft patterns for #AGdoll or other #18inchDoll @ ChellyWood.com

Today I’m going to give you everything you need–free patterns and links to my tutorials–so you can make the Swedish traditional costume shown above.  The costume was designed to fit my Madame Alexander doll, but a lot of times the MA dolls’ clothes can also fit American Girl dolls as well. Here are the patterns I designed: Pattern A (Bonnet, Vest, and Collar) Pattern B … Continue reading FREE #craft patterns for #AGdoll or other #18inchDoll @ ChellyWood.com