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Free patterns! for Barbie! A modern Barbie doll (black model) stands atop the ChellyWood.com logo, and she wears a handmade halter top and ruffled skirt. Click the thumbnail to get the free doll clothes sewing patterns for Barbie dolls.
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Sew a halter top and ruffle skirt for Barbie with today’s free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #DIYXmasGift

For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. When I design an outfit for one doll, I often try it on many other dolls, just to see which dolls can fit in the outfit. That’s how I create my bulleted list of dolls that will fit in each of my doll clothing pattern designs. I literally … Continue reading Sew a halter top and ruffle skirt for Barbie with today’s free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #DIYXmasGift

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Image shows Pedigree Sindy in a reversible tank top (vest) and fly front, high-waisted shorts beside the words "free pattern!" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
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Download Free A4 Printable PDF Summer Sewing Patterns for Pedigree Sindy Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #SindyDoll #DollCollectors

For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. You may be wondering, “Hey… didn’t you already post this outfit?” Actually, I only posted the pattern and tutorial for making the fly-front shorts. Later, I realized that although the vest (AKA tank top) appeared in other posts, I had not yet posted the shorts and the reversible … Continue reading Download Free A4 Printable PDF Summer Sewing Patterns for Pedigree Sindy Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #SindyDoll #DollCollectors

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A square thumbnail includes images of a handmade doll's purse, text that states "doll's purse with pocket" and a little DIY labeled sewing graphic. This thumbnail image accompanies a how-to blog post with tutorial video showing how to make a doll's purse (fits fashion dolls like Barbie and Pedigree Sindy).
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How to make a purse for fashion dolls #DIY #FashionDolls

  Looking for the measurements for making your fashion-doll-sized purse? You’ve come to the right place! Today’s tutorial video shows how to make a sweet little purse for fashion dolls, and it even has a tiny pocket that you can put your doll’s accessories in! So if you scroll down to the second set of bullets, I’ve listed the measurements for each piece of this … Continue reading How to make a purse for fashion dolls #DIY #FashionDolls

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Image shows Pedigree Sindy in a reversible tank top (vest) and fly front, high-waisted shorts beside the words "free pattern!" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Sindy, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

DIY Shorts with High Waist and Fly Front for Pedigree Sindy (Free Patterns including A4 PDF) #Vintage #SindyDoll

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the third set of bullets. Today’s video tutorial will show you how to make a pair of 11 inch fashion doll shorts with a front fly. To make today’s project, I recommend that you use the following items: small print cotton fabric for the outer fabric cotton broadcloth in a solid color for the … Continue reading DIY Shorts with High Waist and Fly Front for Pedigree Sindy (Free Patterns including A4 PDF) #Vintage #SindyDoll

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The Chelly Wood doll (a Spin Master Liv doll that has been repainted and re-wigged) stands beside the Advance 2899 vintage doll clothes patterns for a 1960's Ken doll. This pattern was published in 1962.
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What are you working on? Tell me about your sewing projects! #SewingProject #Motivation

In my day job as a school librarian, we just got done administering standardized tests (an extremely stressful for time for both students and staff), so I found myself feeling a bit unmotivated over the weekend. In my sewing room, I have a bunch of irons in the fire, but I spent more time watching other people’s sewing videos than I did with my own … Continue reading What are you working on? Tell me about your sewing projects! #SewingProject #Motivation

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The thumbnail says "free sewing pattern!" The illustration next to these words is a photo of a brunette Pedigree Sindy doll wearing a summery three tier skirt and vest (tank top) style summer shirt. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the lower left corner of the image.
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Free A4 Printable Sewing Patterns for Pedigree Sindy dolls @ ChellyWood.com #SindyDoll #DollCollectors

For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s free, printable dolls’ clothes sewing patterns will fit Pedigree Sindy dolls and similar-sized fashion dolls. And if today’s dolls’ clothes sewing project seems familiar, you’re not imagining that. I’ve had this project on my website, but it’s under other dolls’ ensembles and wardrobes. Before we dive into … Continue reading Free A4 Printable Sewing Patterns for Pedigree Sindy dolls @ ChellyWood.com #SindyDoll #DollCollectors

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Text says, "Earth Day sewing challenge at Chelly Wood dot com" surrounding a wardrobe of Barbie or Pedigree Sindy fashion doll clothes including shirts, pants, skirts, and accessories.
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Sustainable Sewing: Eco-Friendly Projects for Earth Day — #EarthDay #SewingChallenge

For today, I created a little YouTube Short, challenging everyone to create a whole wardrobe from recycled fabrics! Hooray for Earth Day!!! (It’s April 22nd — but you don’t have to call that your done-with-this-project deadline.) All you have to do, to join the challenge, is use a small garment, like a child’s tee shirt (that’s what I used) and upcycle that fabric into a … Continue reading Sustainable Sewing: Eco-Friendly Projects for Earth Day — #EarthDay #SewingChallenge

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Thumbnail image shows Vintage Pedigree Sindy (brunette) modeling a pair of ankle-length purple trousers and a raglan-sleeved shirt. The text reads "free patterns" followed by an exclamation point. Get your free sewing patterns for Sindy's dolls' clothes at the website Chelly Wood dot com, which also offers patterns in A4 printer paper as well as American printer paper for the free patterns.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Sindy, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Play dress up with your vintage Sindy doll after you sew these dolls’ clothes with free A4 PDF sewing patterns! #UKSewing #SewUK

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. All the doll clothes from this series have been made, using a child’s tee shirt from my local charity shop, Goodwill, and through these blog posts I hope to encourage you, my followers, to do the same. Re-use old materials! Let’s maintain the enthusiasm for recycling! It’s good for … Continue reading Play dress up with your vintage Sindy doll after you sew these dolls’ clothes with free A4 PDF sewing patterns! #UKSewing #SewUK

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Thumbnail text reads "Free patterns!" with a photo of Pedigree Sindy modeling handmade summer clothes including a vest (tank top) and matching elastic-waist skirt.
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How to make a pretty skirt and top for Pedigree Sindy w/free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #Sewing

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you’re not familiar with Pedigree Sindy, please go back and read the blog posts from Monday the 3rd and Monday the 10th of June, 2024. She’s a fun doll to learn about! In a nutshell, back in “the day,” Sindy was far more popular than Barbie in the … Continue reading How to make a pretty skirt and top for Pedigree Sindy w/free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #Sewing

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A vintage Pedigree Sindy doll models a pair of handmade knickers and a handmade vest or tank top. The text reads, "free pattern" and in fact, when you visit Chelly Wood dot com, you'll find free doll clothes patterns for these lingerie items and other free sewing patterns for vintage Pedigree Sindy and similar sized dolls.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Sindy, Tammy Doll Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a vest (tank top) for Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free A4 and American PDF sewing patterns #ValentinesDay #Lingerie

For your free patterns and tutorial videos for making this vest/summer top, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you’re not familiar with Pedigree Sindy, please go back and read the blog posts from Monday the 3rd and Monday the 10th of June, 2024. She’s a fun doll to learn about! In a nutshell, back in “the day,” Sindy was far more … Continue reading Sew a vest (tank top) for Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free A4 and American PDF sewing patterns #ValentinesDay #Lingerie

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Pedigree Sindy stands on a white platform, wearing a purple outfit including a shirt and pencil skirt made of lilac jersey fabric. The text reads "free Patterns!" just above the Chelly Wood dot com free doll clothes sewing pattern website logo.
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Expand your Sindy doll’s wardrobe with these free patterns and easy sewing tutorials! #UKSewing #SewUK

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. All the doll clothes from this series have been made, using a child’s tee shirt from my local charity shop, Goodwill, and through these blog posts I hope to encourage you, my followers, to do the same. Re-use old materials! Let’s maintain the enthusiasm for recycling! It’s good for … Continue reading Expand your Sindy doll’s wardrobe with these free patterns and easy sewing tutorials! #UKSewing #SewUK

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A Pedigree Sindy doll with long brown hair models a handmade graphic tee shirt with a pair of matching trousers. The text reads "Free pattern!" and gives the logo for Chelly Wood dot com.
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Create stylish trousers and a fashionable shirt for your Pedigree Sindy dolls using today’s free clothing patterns! #PedigreeSindy #VintageUK

For your free trousers and tee shirt patterns, along with additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I recently made a trip to my local second-hand store/charity shop, Goodwill, where I bought a child’s shirt. Then I used the shirt to make a pair of trousers for my Pedigree Sindy doll, along with several other items of clothing in a … Continue reading Create stylish trousers and a fashionable shirt for your Pedigree Sindy dolls using today’s free clothing patterns! #PedigreeSindy #VintageUK

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A purple thumbnail frame surrounds a photo of a Pedigree Sindy doll in a 1960's style miniskirt dress or ice skater's dress. The text reads, "Free Pattern."
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Sew your own 1960’s dress for Pedigree Sindy w/today’s FREE A4 PDF sewing patterns! #sewingforgirls #sewUK

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been building a whole collection of doll clothes patterns for Pedigree Sindy, and this lovely little dress is one I’ve been calling my “ice skater dress” since I first became inspired to make it. When I took the photos for … Continue reading Sew your own 1960’s dress for Pedigree Sindy w/today’s FREE A4 PDF sewing patterns! #sewingforgirls #sewUK

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A Pedigree Sindy doll with long brown hair models a handmade graphic tee shirt with a pair of matching trousers. The text reads "Free pattern!" and gives the logo for Chelly Wood dot com.
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Whip up some easy-to-sew trousers for Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free dolls’ clothes pattern! #Sewing #DollsClothes

For your free trousers patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I recently made a trip to my local second-hand store/charity shop, Goodwill, where I bought a child’s shirt. Then I used the shirt to make a pair of trousers for my Pedigree Sindy doll, along with several other items of clothing in a wardrobe of my own … Continue reading Whip up some easy-to-sew trousers for Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free dolls’ clothes pattern! #Sewing #DollsClothes

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The image shows a quilted frame around a photo of the cover of the Simplicity 4883 doll clothes pattern envelope. Above the photo, it reads, "Simplicity 4883." Beside the photo is a graphic of a giant yellow and turquoise blue question mark. Below this is the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
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Three times I made mistakes when sewing Simplicity 4883 for Ideal Tammy dolls #MLK #Oops!

If you are a regular follower of this blog, then you probably already know I’m a big fan of the Simplicity 4883 sewing pattern. I’ve been making doll clothes with Simplicity 4883 since my early childhood. In fact, it was the first pattern ever given to me, and it was from this pattern that I learned how to alter doll clothes. From there, I learned … Continue reading Three times I made mistakes when sewing Simplicity 4883 for Ideal Tammy dolls #MLK #Oops!

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