Last week I showed you how to make my Colonial hat (or pirate hat). This week I’m going to show you how to make the vest that goes with it. A vest is one of the easiest patterns to sew, as it doesn’t require snaps or buttons or zippers. In fact, it was one of the first things I learned to make for dolls, back … Continue reading Easy #Sewing Projects for #Kids: #Dolls’ Vest w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com
As I said yesterday, this pattern does fit other dolls besides just the Spin Master Liv Dolls™. In fact, you can see a number of dolls’ images on the printable pattern itself, to give you some idea about the versatility of this pattern. Some of you are just now realizing that this is almost the exact same pattern as the one I published for St. … Continue reading Here’s my #FREE #sewing pattern for a Liv #Doll skirt:
If today’s pattern looks familiar, that’s because I posted it back in March. But honestly, I don’t think it got nearly enough attention! I really like the way this simple purse pattern turned out! Not only that, but the video is super easy to follow! And you can’t deny that a purse compliments an outfit so nicely! So tomorrow I’m posting an image of … Continue reading Free printable purse pattern for #Barbie® or other #FashionDoll @ ChellyWood.com #sewing
Earlier this week, I gave you the pattern for this shirt. Granted, it can be a little confusing, because it says it’s the pattern for a western shirt, but we won’t be using the sleeves. Furthermore, as it says in the tutorial, if you choose to make your doll’s shirts out of felt instead of more traditional woven fabrics, you won’t have to hem it … Continue reading #Sewing project for beginners and #kids: Monster #Doll shirt made of felt
As promised, here is the tutorial showing you how to make bootcut jeans or pants to fit dolls with a 14 cm (5.5 inch) inseam like Monster High® and Ever After High® dolls. Of course, I posted the free printable sewing pattern yesterday. This tutorial includes a double-fold hem and casing. Here’s an additional tutorial that will help you understand how to make those. A casing is … Continue reading MH and EAH #DollClothes #DIY tutorial w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #dolls
If you look back at Monday’s photo, you’ll see that we’re not actually making a western-style shirt for Monster High® dolls. It’s more of a sleeveless summer shirt. But this is the pattern we’ll be using. Need help printing my patterns? This link will take you to a tutorial showing you how to download my free, printable patterns. Please note: you must enlarge my patterns to … Continue reading Monster High Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns are FREE @ ChellyWood.com #dolls #kidcrafts
This week I’m going to show you how to make a complete (and oh-sew-easy) outfit to fit those really-slender, long-legged dolls like the Monster High® and Ever After High® dolls. On Tuesday and Wednesday, I’ll share my patterns, and then on Thursday and Friday, I’ll share my tutorials. If you’re stumbling across my blog for the first time, you might be pleasantly surprised to find this … Continue reading #Sewing #dollclothes for monster #dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com
Here’s the tutorial for the pattern I posted yesterday. This dress truly is lovely! I’m very pleased with the way it turned out. Just in case you missed it yesterday, here’s a link to the pattern for making this dress. If you’re wondering why I make patterns and videos without charging a fee, please visit the “Chelly’s Books” page, and that should explain my general motivations. … Continue reading FREE pattern and tutorial for MH or EAH #dolls’ #springtime dress @ ChellyWood.com
I actually posted the tutorial for this dress on my YouTube channel a couple of weeks ago, but I’ve been busy! I haven’t had time to post the pattern that goes with it! Sorry everyone! Now that Easter’s right around the corner, I decided it was definitely time to post this pattern. This little A-line dress makes a perfect Easter dress for your Monster High® … Continue reading FREE #Easter dress pattern for #MonsterHigh, #EverAfterHigh or tiny dolls @ ChellyWood.com
That’s my free sewing pattern above. Now here’s the tutorial showing you exactly how to make it: Just in time for St. Patrick’s day, I’m helping to promote the Irish author, Kieran Fanning, by giving away a hand-made ninja costume to help him promote his way-cool ninja novel for kids. Click here to learn more about this sweepstakes giveaway and Kieran’s ninja novel, The Black Lotus. The … Continue reading Easy #StPaddysDay #Shamrock #Barbie Purse w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com
Just look at that adorable long shamrock skirt! As it says in the video, this skirt pattern should fit nearly any fashion doll, within reason. The trick, once again, is to measure the doll’s waist for the elastic. That way you can be sure it will fit her waist once the elastic gathers the fabric. Here’s a link to the pattern you’ll need. And since … Continue reading #DIY skirt for Curvy #Barbie® w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Dolls
Are you ready to make some St. Patrick’s Day holiday crafts for your Ever After High® or Monster High® dolls? St. Paddy’s Day is only two days away, but this St. Patrick’s Day craft project is pretty quick and easy to sew, even for those who are new to sewing. You’ll want to start by downloading this free printable sewing pattern, and then you’ll use the short … Continue reading Lovely #green #DollClothes tutorials w/ free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #StPatricksDayParade
With St. Paddy’s Day right around the corner, I decided to whip up some quick and easy skirt patterns and tutorials. As you can see in the video, this pattern will fit Barbie®, Curvy Barbie®, Skipper®, and even Monster High® dolls. The trick is in the elastic. When you get to the part of the video where it tells you to measure your doll’s waist … Continue reading Sew a #StPaddysDay skirt for #Barbie, #Skipper, or other dolls @ ChellyWood.com
For St. Patrick’s Day next week, I’ll be posting tutorials that show you how to make several different skirts for a wide variety of fashion dolls, using the pattern above. Take a look at all the different styles you can make with this one pattern: The pattern I’ve posted actually fits a lot of different dolls. I’ve made skirts for Barbie®, Curvy Barbie®, Skipper®, Monster … Continue reading Free printable #FashionDoll clothes #sewing pattern for #StPaddysDay @ ChellyWood.com
This week I’m featuring a sweepstakes giveaway contest for a cool ninja costume that fits Barbie® and many other, similar-sized fashion dolls. Yesterday I showed you how to make your own miniature sword, sheath, and belt, using my free, printable sewing patterns and YouTube tutorials. Today I’m showing you how to make a cool ninja cape or cloak, to go with your ninja costume. … Continue reading DIY Cape or #Medieval #Cloak for #FashionDolls @ ChellyWood.com
