Image shows an Ever After High doll wearing a black miniskirt dotted with shamrocks, in true St. Patrick's Day style. Over her shamrock miniskirt, the doll wears a simple white sleeveless top. The overlay says, "Do-it-yourself ever after high skirt with free pattern" and the watermark says, "ChellyWood.com" to indicate where one can find the free printable pattern for the shamrock skirt. This image is displayed as part of a YouTube tutorial for making the shamrock skirt in all its glittery shamrock-ish glory!

Free #EverAfterHigh #Dolls Clothes Patterns @ ChellyWood.com

Are you ready to make some more St. Patrick’s Day holiday crafts for your Ever After High or Monster High dolls? St. Paddy’s Day is still nine days away, and since this St. Patrick’s Day craft project is pretty quick and easy to sew, even those who are new to sewing should be able to get the job done in time! Here’s the pattern for the skirt … Continue reading Free #EverAfterHigh #Dolls Clothes Patterns @ ChellyWood.com

Image shows Fashionista Curvy Barbie wearing a handmade shirt with cap-style sleeves and darts atop a shamrock-printed skirt which is also handmade. Overlay says, "reversible doll shirt" and offers the watermark "ChellyWood.com." Caption reads: Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes.

Free #Barbie #dolls’ clothes patterns for #StPatricksDay

Are you ready for more St. Patrick’s Day goodies? The outfit displayed on the header of the video above includes a reversible shirt which fits Queens of Africa dolls, Curvy Barbies, Petite Barbies, and regular Barbies, plus it shows a maxi skirt that goes nicely with the reversible shirt. I’ve posted the skirt and shirt patterns and tutorials in the bulleted section below: Here’s the … Continue reading Free #Barbie #dolls’ clothes patterns for #StPatricksDay

The image shows a Mattel Barbie doll wearing a handmade skirt with a ruffle. The cotton fabric used for the skirt is decorated in a Celtic plaid (black, light green, and white) overlaid with bright green shamrocks that measure about 9 mm across. The overlay says, "Free pattern for a fashion doll's skirt" and this image comes from ChellyWood.com, where you can find hundreds of free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and all different sizes. To download the free printable PDF sewing pattern for making this ruffle skirt for your fashion doll, please click on the link provided in the caption.

Free #craft patterns for #StPatricksDay #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

I know I posted these last year, but it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day again, and the fabrics I used for this skirt are still available at my local JoAnn’s Fabrics and Crafts store. So why not do a re-post in celebration of the patron saint of Ireland? So once again, here are the patterns and tutorials you’ll need to make the easy-peasy felt top and … Continue reading Free #craft patterns for #StPatricksDay #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Image shows an Ever After High doll wearing a handmade doll dress with frilly sleeves and a wispy skirt that seems to be blowing in the wind. She is posed before a miniature quilt with pinwheels patterns sewn on a black background. The overlay says, "FREE pattern and tutorials: make a dress for tiny-body dolls." and this image comes from ChellyWood.com which offers free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes.

FREE pattern and tutorial for MH or EAH #dolls’ #springtime dress @ ChellyWood.com

Does this dress look familiar? Guess what… I posted this tutorial in April of 2017, but I’ve actually used the same pattern for this week’s A-line dress. The original pattern was hand-drawn, but I’ve re-mastered it using the computer. So let’s update, shall we? Here’s the new pattern for making this dress (ignore the cuff–you won’t need it): Free printable sewing pattern for Monster High … Continue reading FREE pattern and tutorial for MH or EAH #dolls’ #springtime dress @ ChellyWood.com

Visit ChellyWood.com for FREE printable sewing patterns and tutorials for doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows Mattel's Stacie doll (Barbie's little sister) wearing a pretty pink A-line dress. The skirt flares in a lovely flowing design. The title of this video header says, "Stacie Doll DRESS DIY" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com.

#Sewing #DIY w/FREE Pattern for Stacie #Dolls’ Clothes

When I did my poll at the start of 2018, I got a few requests for small doll outfits–specifically six-inch dolls’ clothes. They tied for fourth place against the 14″ dolls. This dress pattern not only fits the 8.5-inch Stacie dolls, but if you look back at Monday’s post, you’ll see it also fits the 6″ Breyer® Rider dolls, among others. In fact, here’s a … Continue reading #Sewing #DIY w/FREE Pattern for Stacie #Dolls’ Clothes

Visit ChellyWood.com for FREE printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a Tall Barbie from Mattel posing with her hand on her hip. She wears a bright pink quinceanera dress with lace straps. Overlay says, "Quinceanera Dress DIY" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com

#Quinceañera #Dolls Dress #DIY @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s my latest tutorial, showing you how to make your own Tall Barbie (or similar-sized fashion doll’s) quinceañera, prom, or wedding dress. Please note that the skirt pattern isn’t any longer than the skirts we made for my one-shoulder-look wedding dress project that I posted a while ago and the one-shoulder look prom or quinceañera dress that I posted just last week. What’s different? I’ve simply … Continue reading #Quinceañera #Dolls Dress #DIY @ ChellyWood.com

Image shows Mattel's Made-to-Move Barbie wearing a hand-made wedding dress with a one-shoulder design. The wedding dress's skirt is flared. Overlay says, "Easy DIY Wedding Gown" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com for patterns and free tutorial to make this wedding dress.

FREE Barbie #Dolls Wedding Dress #Patterns

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

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

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

Image shows a fashion doll seated in a 1:6 scale wicker chair that has been painted white. She has one leg crossed over the other, and she's wearing a pair of 1:6 scale sized dolly bell bottom jeans. The overlays says "Doll Jeans DIY" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com.

Let’s #Sew a Pair of #Jeans for #Dolls!

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!

Image shows a YouTube tutorial header with the title, "How to Sew Bias Tape." It features a photo of Mattel's Tall Barbie from the Barbie Fashionistas line. She wears a tie dye shirt with bias tape trim. Overlay offers the URL for this tutorial: ChellyWood.com.

Bias Tape #Sewing Tutorial

  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

Image shows a Tall Barbie from Mattel's Fashionista line wearing a hand-made tie dye shirt. The shirt, on close inspection, is made from easy-to-sew felt, and the overlay says "Easy DIY Doll Shirt," and it offers the following URL: ChellyWood.com

Easy Barbie/Fashion #Dolls Clothes: #Sew a #Felt Shirt

  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

Image shows a Tall Barbie from Mattel's fashionista line wearing a tie-dyed felt shirt with navy blue bias tape wrapped around the sleeves and collar. She smiles pleasantly at the camera. The shirt is a short-sleeved summer top with a sloping collar. Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com: Free printable sewing patterns and tutorials for dolls of many shapes and sizes."

FREE #Dolls Shirt Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram #Sewing

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

Image shows a 17" Tonner doll from the waist down, wearing a hand-made holiday skirt in glittering red tulle and cotton/polyester fabrics. She appears to be stepping in snow in high heels. Overlay says, "Doll Skirt DIY" and offers the URL: ChellyWood.com

#Sew a Skirt for #Dolls w/this #DIY tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s the tutorial video I promised. This Doll Skirt DIY video shows you how to make the glittery holiday skirt that I previewed on Monday. Below, you’ll find the FREE printable sewing patterns for making this skirt: tulle overlay pattern 17″ doll skirt pattern This doll skirt will fit curvy dolls like Lammily™ and Curvy Barbie®, in addition to the 16 to 17 inch Tonner™ … Continue reading #Sew a Skirt for #Dolls w/this #DIY tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

Image shows Ken doll from Mattel and Lammily's Photographer doll dressed in traditional Kwanzaa clothing. Ken wears an African-style hat with a green short-sleeved shirt. The Lammily doll wears a red shirt under a colorful poncho. Overlay says "Doll Poncho DIY" and offers the website: ChellyWood.com

Here’s a #Dolls #Kwanzaa poncho #DIY!

Here’s the tutorial to accompany the pattern I posted yesterday. If you’d like to make Ken’s outfit in this video, just go back to Tuesday’s post to find all the patterns and tutorials you’ll need to make his hat, shirt, and pants. I’m actually on vacation when this posts (I usually type these blog posts and set them up to self-publish, in advance of their … Continue reading Here’s a #Dolls #Kwanzaa poncho #DIY!

Image shows the Ariel princess doll from Disney toy makers wearing a hand-made doll hat and hand-made doll clothes. Her clothes are reminiscent of Christmas themes, having holly prints and candy-cane stripes in red and white. Overlay says, "Christmas elf doll clothes" and offers the url: chellywood.com

Make #Christmas elf clothes w/free #sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Dolls

Isn’t that the cutest little elf dress in the video’s cover shot? I really enjoyed making that dress, and frankly, it was relatively straightforward to sew. On my difficulty scale, I’d give it about three flowers (pretty average), in terms of difficulty/easiness. Now this video demonstrates different ways to embellish a dress with ric rac, eyelet ruffles, lace, bias tape, and even a feather boa. … Continue reading Make #Christmas elf clothes w/free #sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Dolls