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Visit ChellyWood.com for FREE printable sewing patterns and tutorials for making doll clothes and accessories for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows Mattel's Fashionista Tall Barbie carrying a hand-made bridal bouquet, made of silk offray ribbon roses and green twist tie wire. She wears a hand-made gown and veil. Overlay says, "Bridal Bouquet DIY" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com.
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#Barbie #dolls’ wedding bouquet #craft project @ ChellyWood.com

It doesn’t take much at all to make a bridal bouquet for your Barbie wedding ensemble. These three ingredients are all you’ll need to make your doll a pretty bouquet to hold on her ever-important wedding day: Green twist tie wire Fabric or ribbon flowers Wire cutters And that’s all! Green twist tie wire is that stuff that people buy at Christmas time for tying … Continue reading #Barbie #dolls’ wedding bouquet #craft project @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns and tutorials for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows Mattel's tall barbie doll from the fashionista line wearing a hand-made bridal wedding veil which uses pipe cleaners (chenille stems), lace, and ribbon for the bridal veil/ wedding veil. Overlay offers the website, ChellyWood.com, where you can find free patterns and tutorials for making an entire wedding ensemble to fit Barbie, Ken, and Stacie dolls.
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Easy #craft project: #Barbie wedding day veil #DIY

This easy-to-make Barbie wedding day veil project requires very little sewing, so even though the final product looks super fancy, don’t be discouraged. Even crafters who feel challenged when asked to sew something will find this DIY craft project super easy to make! What you will need are the following items: a white pipe cleaner (also called a chenille stem) 1/8 inch ribbon (but probably … Continue reading Easy #craft project: #Barbie wedding day veil #DIY

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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."
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Whipstitch #embroidery and other #crafty #DIY tutorials @ ChellyWood.com

My regular followers know that beneath each of my YouTube videos, there are links to a number of videos like this “How to Whipstitch” tutorial. These “basic stitchery” tutorials are designed to help you understand terms and concepts within each tutorial, like: How to print my FREE patterns How to sew snaps on fabric How to thread a needle How to sew by hand How to … Continue reading Whipstitch #embroidery and other #crafty #DIY tutorials @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows the fabric of a doll's face inside an embroidery hoop, with a lovely blue eye on the doll's face. All around the eye, an embroiderer has used the satin stitch to sort of "paint" the eye, its eyelashes, and an eyebrow. The stitches are very delicate and lovely. Overlay says, "How to do the satin stitch" with a watermark of "chellyWood.com"
Crafts and Hobbies, Plushies/Stuffed Animals, Tutorials: Crafts, Yarn and Embroidery

Satin #Stitch for #Embroidery #Crafts @ ChellyWood.com

I don’t usually talk in my videos, but in this one, you get to hear my voice for once. As the tutorial’s title implies, this video demonstrates the use of the basic satin stitch, which I used for Angelina Bear’s mouth, plus the surface satin stitch, which is also very useful for creating a sort of “painted” look on a doll or soft toy’s face. … Continue reading Satin #Stitch for #Embroidery #Crafts @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for FREE printable sewing patterns. Image shows a stuffed bear or plush toy bear plushie made from a fat quarter or fabric quilter's quarter. The bear has large floppy ears and a cute fat nose on a fake fur fabric muzzle. The overlay says, "free pattern (for a) plush bear" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com where the pattern can be downloaded and printed.
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#Sew a #bear with free #sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com

This video shows you how to make “Angelina,” the plush toy bear, using my free sewing pattern. Angelina is the female companion to my firefighter bear, who wears a pair of denim jeans. Here are all the patterns and tutorials you’ll need to make Angelina and her companion: Angelina Bear Free printable sewing pattern for Angelina Bear Tutorial (shown above) Firefighter Bear Pattern 1 for FireFighter … Continue reading #Sew a #bear with free #sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows a caucasian person's fingers holding fabric that has been decorated with an array of bright-colored flowers. Overlay says, "How to Buy Fabric" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com
Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

How to Buy #Fabric for #Sewing #Dolls’ Clothes

I was recently at the dentist office, and while visiting with the receptionist there, I mentioned that I make doll clothes. “I wish I could do that!” she said. So I told her about my sewing tutorials and explained that she can easily learn how to sew using YouTube tutorials just like mine. “But I don’t know how to buy material,” she said. Since I … Continue reading How to Buy #Fabric for #Sewing #Dolls’ Clothes

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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!
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#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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Click on the link above for the tutorial video. This image shows a spool of thread and the text says, "How to Knot When Sewing" (meaning when one sews by hand). The tutorial associated with this image is found at ChellyWood.com
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How to Tie a Knot Using a Needle and Thread @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #KidCrafts #crafty

Like yesterday’s tutorial, this is easy-peasy for those folks who sew all the time, but this week I’m introducing the basics for hand-sewing. I do a lot of posts for advanced and intermediate sewists on ChellyWood.com, but sometimes it’s fun to post information for those people who are just getting started in the world of sewing! Don’t worry, though… I’ll be back later with new … Continue reading How to Tie a Knot Using a Needle and Thread @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #KidCrafts #crafty

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Click on the link in the image's caption for the actual tutorial video which shows how to do the backstitch. The image shows a needle and thread and offers the URL of the website where you can find this and many other tutorials that will help you learn how to sew by hand: ChellyWood.com
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Easy Backstitch #DIY #Tutorial Video @ ChellyWood.com

Those of you who regularly follow my blog posts are probably aware that I sew a lot of my doll clothes by hand. The stitch I like to use most is the backstitch. Why is the backstitch so useful? It’s sturdy, but quick and easy to do. Here’s a tutorial video I made a while back, in which I demonstrate how to backstitch. Remember, if … Continue reading Easy Backstitch #DIY #Tutorial Video @ ChellyWood.com

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Crafts and Hobbies, Holiday Crafts, Tutorials: Crafts

#Sew an easy #PolarFleece hat and scarf w/free #patterns @ ChellyWood.com

In the northern hemisphere, we’re jumping into spring, but our friends in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other countries below the equator are looking forward to up-coming fall and winter. What better way to say hello to fall and winter than by making an easy-to-sew hat and scarf? This set was actually something I made for my Secret Santa in December, but I forgot … Continue reading #Sew an easy #PolarFleece hat and scarf w/free #patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows a pretty girl in a polar fleece hat with folded head band. The heading says, "winter hat DIY" and the overlay offers a website where the free patterns and tutorial for making this polar fleece hat can be found: ChellyWood.com. The hat is in the style of a winter polar fleece beanie, tuque /touque or stocking cap.
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#Beanie #DIY w/FREE #Patterns @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s my latest sewing tutorial. It goes with the free patterns I posted on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. But just in case you missed those posts, here are links to the JPG patterns for making this cute polar fleece stocking cap (also called a tuque / touque or beanie): Pattern 1 for making the polar fleece hat Pattern 2 for making the polar fleece … Continue reading #Beanie #DIY w/FREE #Patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows a lovely young lady wearing a hand-made stocking cap, sewn from polar fleece. the image is embedded within a simple FREE printable sewing pattern that is simply called, "Polar fleece stocking cap free patterns" and on the pattern itself, it says, "folded hat band". The pattern is marked with the Creative Commons Attribution symbol. It also offers a measurement tool for easy printing. The website where this pattern comes from also offers free tutorials showing how to make the polar fleece stocking cap (also known as a tuque / touque or beanie hat). There is also an accompanying tutorial at ChellyWood.com showing how to make the polar fleece scarf that accompanies this hat pattern.
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FREE Printable #Sewing Patterns for #Tuque or #Beanie (Stocking Cap)

Here’s the second free printable sewing pattern for making my easy-to-sew stocking cap (also called a beanie or –in Canada– a tuque /touque). I used polar fleece for my stocking cap, and fleece is a very easy fabric to work with. This pattern project is listed as having three flowers, on my difficulty scale. So it’s not particularly hard to make, but it’s not for … Continue reading FREE Printable #Sewing Patterns for #Tuque or #Beanie (Stocking Cap)

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Image shows a lovely young lady wearing a hand-made stocking cap, sewn from polar fleece. the image is embedded within a simple FREE printable sewing pattern that is simply called, "Polar fleece stocking cap free patterns" and on the pattern itself, it says, "folded hat band". The pattern is marked with the Creative Commons Attribution symbol. It also offers a measurement tool for easy printing. The website where this pattern comes from also offers free tutorials showing how to make the polar fleece stocking cap (also known as a tuque / touque or beanie hat). There is also an accompanying tutorial at ChellyWood.com showing how to make the polar fleece scarf that accompanies this hat pattern.
Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Tutorials: Crafts

FREE #Pattern for #Winter Stocking Cap @ ChellyWood.com

Yesterday I showed you a preview of this FREE printable stocking cap pattern (also called a tuque / touque or beanie cap). Today I’m giving you the first of two free, printable sewing patterns, so you can make this winter hat for yourself or someone you love. Wouldn’t it be great in Valentine’s-Day-themed polar fleece? Later this week, I’ll post the other necessary pattern and … Continue reading FREE #Pattern for #Winter Stocking Cap @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows a lovely young woman wearing a handmade polar fleece hat and a handmade polar fleece scarf. Overlay says "chellywood.com FREE printable sewing patterns and tutorials" and offers the url ChellyWood.com (a website for tutorials and free printable downloadable sewing patterns).
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Easy to #Sew Fleece Hat #Crafty Project @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s a preview of the project I’ll be showing you how to make this week. Now two weeks ago, we sewed a lovely and super EASY one-shoulder wedding dress for fashion dolls like Mattel’s Barbie®: I’d like to do more with the bodice patterns from that project, but before the winter weather is over, I wanted to be sure and post this super easy-to-sew (and … Continue reading Easy to #Sew Fleece Hat #Crafty Project @ ChellyWood.com

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How to Buy #Crafty #Fabric for Making #Dolls Clothes

I was recently at the dentist office, and while visiting with the receptionist there, I mentioned that I make doll clothes. “I wish I could do that!” she said. So I told her about my sewing tutorials and explained that she can easily learn how to sew using YouTube tutorials just like mine. “But I don’t know how to buy material,” she said. Since I … Continue reading How to Buy #Crafty #Fabric for Making #Dolls Clothes

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