These are primarily non-doll-related sewing tutorials. For example: how to backstitch; how to sew snaps; etc…
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
“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…
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
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
Sorry about the nude dolls everyone! But I often get questions about the differences between vintage Barbies made by Mattel and today’s Barbies. The photo above shows that their bodies are definitely different. How are they different, though? Will the older doll’s clothes fit the newer dolls and vice versa? I’ve been asked this question often, over the years, and I can tell you a … Continue reading Vintage #Barbie #patterns on new Barbie #dolls @ ChellyWood.com
Hello my lovely followers! I have created yet another tutorial about the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years, for sewing clothes for dolls. Someone in a 1:6 scale Facebook group I belong to said he really liked the look of these cuffs (the ones on my St. Patrick’s Day dress for Monster High/Ever After High and other small-bodied dolls). When I told him … Continue reading #Sewing Tips for #Dolls’ Clothes: Bias Tape Cuffs! @ ChellyWood.com
Last week I gave you a few pointers on how to buy fabric for sewing doll clothes, but did you know some threads are definitely not the best choice for sewing doll clothes also? This video tutorial shows you how to buy your thread with these questions in mind: What fabric will you be using? Are you planning to sew by hand or machine? Are … Continue reading How to Buy Thread When #Sewing for #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com
Here’s the wedding dress tutorial to go with the patterns I posted on Tuesday and Wednesday. For your convenience, here are the links to those free printable patterns for a fashion doll one-shoulder wedding dress once again: Bodice pattern Skirt pattern For those of you who are familiar with my difficulty scale, I’ve marked this pattern with two flowers, which means this is a pretty … Continue reading FREE Barbie #Dolls Wedding Dress #Patterns
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
Let’s sew a pair of jeans for dolls today! As shown in this video, the pattern I posted yesterday will fit tall dolls like the Tall Barbie® from Mattel’s Fashionista line. But also, with a pair of high-heeled boots, it will fit a normal-sized (11.5-inch) fashion doll as well. Take a look back at Monday’s post to see how it looks on two different sized … Continue reading Let’s #Sew a Pair of #Jeans for #Dolls!
This week I re-issued my easiest doll shirt pattern and tutorial video. But I’m also going to show you how to add a notion to the felt doll shirt: bias tape. I often recommend learning to sew with felt, if you’re an absolute beginner. But the drawback to making dolls’ clothes out of felt is the fray factor. Felt is easy to cut and sew, … Continue reading Bias Tape #Sewing Tutorial
This week’s free sewing pattern is for the easiest doll sewing project ever! You can make a simple sleeveless shirt out of felt. The pattern and project are ideal for beginners. In case you didn’t see yesterday’s post, here’s the free, printable pattern with a measurement tool (so you can print it out and get the size right). Today’s tutorial is actually a remastered … Continue reading Easy Barbie/Fashion #Dolls Clothes: #Sew a #Felt Shirt
This week I’m going to revisit my easiest shirt pattern, and I’m going to teach you how to add bias tape to it for a whole new look: For those of you who are new to sewing, my tutorial video this week will show you how to add 1/2 inch (approx. 12 mm) bias tape to a garment. Half inch bias tape looks like this … Continue reading FREE #Dolls Shirt Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram #Sewing
Here’s the tutorial to match the free printable sewing pattern I posted yesterday. (Click on that link to find the printable pattern.) As the video shows, you can try different fabrics and embellishments to achieve totally different looks. If you’re looking for the patterns and tutorials for the dresses, bloomers, and elf shoes shown in the video, please visit the home page and look back … Continue reading #Elf hat for #ElfOnTheShelf or #dolls (free pattern) @ ChellyWood.com
During the month of November, I did a whole bunch of re-posts, to buy myself time for my own holiday shopping and Christmas craft projects. So expect to see a few new projects here, on ChellyWood.com, during the month of December. You’re definitely due for something new! I’m starting the month with a simple explanation of tulle–a fabric we often use in dolls’ wedding … Continue reading What is #tulle? A #fabric demonstration from ChellyWood.com
