Category: Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

This is where you can find the doll clothes tutorials to match any free pattern designed by Chelly Wood.

Please visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. 17 Inch Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns and YouTube Tutorials FREE
16-inch doll clothes patterns, 17-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, BJD Patterns, FibreCraft Doll Clothes, Tonner Doll Clothes, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#Sew a pair of jeans for tall #Dolls w/ChellyWood.com’s free #patterns

Today I’m posting my video tutorial, which shows you how to make a pair of elastic-waist jeans or pants for 16 to 17-inch fashion dolls like those made by the FibreCraft™, Tonner®, and Mattel® companies (as I explained in yesterday’s post). And just in case you didn’t already download the pattern from yesterday, here’s a link to the FREE printable jeans pattern. Tomorrow I’m going to … Continue reading #Sew a pair of jeans for tall #Dolls w/ChellyWood.com’s free #patterns

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable doll clothes patterns to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a 16-inch Tonner doll wearing a hand-made business suit, which includes an elegant business-style jacket with darts that create an hourglass figure for the doll. Her jacket has long sleeves, a collar, and it buttons up the front. Its fabric is printed with tiny red and white floral images. The business skirt is a simple blue skirt that is approximately knee length. She wears white pumps and stands before a purple fabric backdrop. Overlay says, "16 to 17 inch (41 centimeters to 43 centimeters) D I Y dolls' clothes" and offers the URL: ChellyWood.com followed by the motto: FREE printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes.
16-inch doll clothes patterns, 17-inch doll clothes patterns, BJD Patterns, FibreCraft Doll Clothes, Tonner Doll Clothes, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#Sewing #Tutorial w/FREE Patterns for #Dolls’ Clothes @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s the tutorial to match the patterns I’ve posted this week. In short, here’s what you’ll need to make the jacket (or blouse) shown in the video above: Pattern 1: You’ll need the shirt’s front and back, plus the collar from this pattern. Pattern 2: You’ll need the sleeve from this pattern. You’ll notice there’s also a pattern for pants/jeans with the long-sleeve pattern. I’m … Continue reading #Sewing #Tutorial w/FREE Patterns for #Dolls’ Clothes @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a Made-to-Move Barbie wearing a Cat costume and a Polly Pocket wearing a ghost costume. Both costumes are hand-sewn. The Polly Pocket doll carries a jack-o-lantern, and the two dolls stand before a felt haunted house with a full moon rising behind it. The ground at their feet is sandy. Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com: free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes."
Barbie Patterns, Chelsea, Holiday Crafts, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Polly Pocket, Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew #TrickOrTreat Outfits for #dolls w/FREE #patterns @ ChellyWood.com

Isn’t that photo adorable? I must admit, these “dolling” Halloween outfits were fun to make! And as promised, here are some links to my patterns and tutorials, so you can sew your own cat costume, ghost costume, and jack-o-lantern candy bucket: Cat Costume — fits most 11.5-inch fashion dolls like Barbie®, Spin Master Liv™ dolls, Disney Princess® dolls, Momoko®, and many more. Cat accessories pattern … Continue reading Sew #TrickOrTreat Outfits for #dolls w/FREE #patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows Made-to-Move Barbie™ from Mattel wearing a pair of handmade tights made from a single sock. Overlay says, "easy sew projects for kids: doll tights" and in small print the following website is given: chellywood.com
Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Easy #DIY #Doll Tights @ ChellyWood.com

Fall is upon us, so your dolls will need something to keep their little leggies warm under their skirts! How about a pair of doll tights? This easy DIY tutorial shows you how to make a pair of tights for a fashion doll, using a sock, a pair of scissors, and a few easy stitches! This tutorial would be about a two-flower difficulty rating, because … Continue reading Easy #DIY #Doll Tights @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns and tutorials for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a Tonner doll wearing a handmade outfit consisting of a summer shirt and business skirt. Overlay says "FREE doll skirt pattern and tutorial" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com.
16-inch doll clothes patterns, 17-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, BJD Patterns, Tonner Doll Clothes, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

FREE #Sew Pattern for 16 or 17-inch #BJD or other #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Yes, here’s the tutorial video I promised you, to go with yesterday’s FREE printable sewing pattern for a business skirt to fit 16 inch or 17 inch fashion dolls, like various BJD’s, my 16-inch Tonner™ doll, my 17-inch FibreCraft™ doll, and quite possibly the new Endless Hair Kingdom™ 17-inch Princess Doll from Mattel’s Barbie®. To download the FREE printable sewing pattern, just click on that link. If you’re new to … Continue reading FREE #Sew Pattern for 16 or 17-inch #BJD or other #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

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Please visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a Tonner 16-inch doll wearing a handmade summer top. Overlay says, 16 or 17-inch doll shirt and this image is meant as the YouTube header for a doll clothes DIY sewing tutorial video on Chelly Wood's YouTube channel, ChellyWood1.
17-inch doll clothes patterns, Tonner Doll Clothes, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a summer shirt for 16-inch or 17-inch #Dolls w/FREE #patterns @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s my tutorial for sewing a 16-inch or 17-inch doll’s sleeveless shirt, using the camp shirt pattern that I posted yesterday. As I showed you on Monday, the pattern fits 16-inch dolls like my Tonner™ doll, 17-inch dolls like my FibreCraft doll, and quite possibly the new Endless Hair Kingdom™ 17-inch Princess Doll from Mattel’s Barbie®. Next week I plan to post the pattern for … Continue reading Sew a summer shirt for 16-inch or 17-inch #Dolls w/FREE #patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows the 17-inch Monster High doll named Gooliope wearing a hand-made sleeveless top made of felt. Overlay says, "Easy MH Shirt" and offers the website, "ChellyWood.com."
Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#SewEasy #MonsterHigh #Dolls Shirt Tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

This really is a pretty simple doll shirt, with one exception. The snaps can be tricky for beginners, which is why, on the pattern, I’ve labeled it with two dusty rose flowers instead of one. To make it easier for all the beginners out there, I’ll re-post my “How to Sew Snaps on Fabric” tutorial tomorrow. Also, it wouldn’t hurt to review my basic straight … Continue reading #SewEasy #MonsterHigh #Dolls Shirt Tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

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Image of traditional Breyer doll standing in a kitchen, wearing Western shirt and jeans. Also standing nearby is a hand-made stove with handmade miniature pots and pans
Breyer Doll Clothes Patterns, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls, World of Love Doll Patterns

#Sewing project: make clothes for 8-inch #dolls w/FREE #patterns!

But wait, there’s more! I not only have the patterns and tutorials for making the jeans… I also have the patterns and tutorials for making the shirt shown above and the one shown below as well: Here are the patterns and the tutorials you’ll need to make the outfits shown above: FREE Printable Pattern for Pants and Both Shirts Tutorial for Making the Pants/Jeans Tutorial … Continue reading #Sewing project: make clothes for 8-inch #dolls w/FREE #patterns!

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Image shows a 17-inch Freak du Chic Gooliope doll wearing handmade jeans and a handmade shirt. The overlay says, "FREE MH jeans pattern and tutorial" with the URL of a website offered: ChellyWood.com. The entire layout sits atop a rectangular background of swirls and ashy-pink flowers.
17-inch doll clothes patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a pair of 17-inch #MH #dolls’ jeans w/FREE #DollClothes pattern @ ChellyWood.com

To print the sewing pattern for these jeans/pants that fit the tall Monster High™ (or other 17-inch slender) dolls, please click here. As is my usual routine, I’ll post links to all the parts and pieces of this doll’s outfit when I’m done posting the individual patterns and tutorials. Therefore, you won’t find this particular outfit on my Gallery Page until later, when I’ve posted … Continue reading Sew a pair of 17-inch #MH #dolls’ jeans w/FREE #DollClothes pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. The image shows a header for a YouTube tutorial video that demonstrates how to make pants for Monster High, Ever After High, and Project MC2 dolls. Overlay says, "Doll Pants DIY with pattern" and offers the website URL: ChellyWood.com. Pictured is an Ever After High doll wearing handmade pants, a handmade shirt, and even handmade felt shoes. The clothing style is Colonial or pirate-like.
Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Project MC2 Dolls, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

MH EAH #dolls or Project MC2 #doll clothes #tutorial w/pattern

This is the final segment in the slender-bodied dolls’ pirate ensemble. Later I’ll publish the page that links from the gallery to the various patterns and tutorials needed for making the whole outfit. For now, though, enjoy this tutorial that shows how to make the capri-like trousers / pants that go with the pirate outfit. These pants will  fit Project MC2® dolls, Monster High® dolls, … Continue reading MH EAH #dolls or Project MC2 #doll clothes #tutorial w/pattern

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Image shows a Monster High, Ever After High, and Project MC2 doll, all wearing the same Colonial style long-sleeved shirt with lace cuffs and a wide collar. The overlay says, "Sew a fancy doll shirt" and there's a URL offered: ChellyWood.com.
Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Project MC2 Dolls, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a #fancy #doll shirt #DIY tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s the tutorial that shows how to make my “fancy doll shirt” for very slender dolls like Monster High®, Ever After High®, and Project MC2® dolls. Yesterday I posted the free, printable sewing pattern for both this shirt and the pants shown in the video. This shirt or, more accurately, this tunic, is part of an adorable pirate costume. The hat, shoes, and vest pattern can be found … Continue reading Sew a #fancy #doll shirt #DIY tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows Barbie doll wearing a lovely pinafore-style dress in yellow with tiny red flowers dancing across the yellow fabric. A red 1/4-inch ribbon criss-crosses across the doll's chest in an elegant, Renaissance-style closure. Overlay says, "Pinafore Dress for Fashion Dolls" and offers the following URL: ChellyWood.com: free printable sewing patterns and tutorials for dolls of many shapes and sizes."
Barbie Patterns, Romeo & Juliet, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free Printable #Sewing Patterns for Fashion Doll Dresses @ ChellyWood.com #dolls #dollstagram

With the tutorial above and the links below, you can make the merchant’s pinafore from Romeo and Juliet (a stop-motion video that’s in production). You can also make her basic dress (an undergarment called a “shift”) and snood. Here are the patterns and tutorials you’ll need to finish this project: Here’s the pattern for the shift’s bodice (the top portion of the basic dress) Here’s … Continue reading Free Printable #Sewing Patterns for Fashion Doll Dresses @ ChellyWood.com #dolls #dollstagram

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The photo shows two doll feet wearing a pair of Colonial style black felt doll shoes with a bright silver buckle. The overlay says, "Colonial doll shoe D.I.Y."
Doll Shoes, Holiday Crafts, Project MC2 Dolls, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#Colonial #Dolls Shoes #DIY w/FREE Pattern @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s the video showing how to make Colonial dolls’ shoes using the pattern I posted yesterday. That link will take you to the shoe pattern (which also includes the patterns for the hat and vest). If you need help downloading my patterns, this link offers a tutorial showing you how to download and print my FREE patterns using Google Docs. (For the older print-a-pattern tutorial, which uses Microsoft Word, click … Continue reading #Colonial #Dolls Shoes #DIY w/FREE Pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a Barbie doll wearing a handmade ball gown. Overlay says, "Fashion doll gown tutorial" and offers the URL: chellywood.com
Romeo & Juliet, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#Barbie #Princess Dress #Tutorial (FREE Patterns Coming Soon) @ ChellyWood.com

Some of my YouTube videos go back a ways, and recently I’ve decided to re-do some of those older tutorials. Especially like this one, which (in its original version) gets a lot of views. For anyone who doesn’t remember the original video, this “remastered” version (like the old one) shows how to make a basic ball gown or princess dress for typical 11.5-inch fashion dolls … Continue reading #Barbie #Princess Dress #Tutorial (FREE Patterns Coming Soon) @ ChellyWood.com

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FREE Printable Pirate Hat Template at ChellyWood.com
BJD Patterns, Project MC2 Dolls, Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Yarn and Embroidery

#Pirate hat template #pattern is FREE w/tutorial @ ChellyWood.com #POTC

It looks like it would be hard to make, right? The embroidery can be tricky, but the sewing part of this tutorial is super easy! In fact, for those of you who don’t like to sew, you could probably get away with hot gluing where the tutorial shows you to sew… Of course, if you want to make the Jolly Roger, it doesn’t take much … Continue reading #Pirate hat template #pattern is FREE w/tutorial @ ChellyWood.com #POTC

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