Category: Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

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

Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a Spin Master Liv Doll wearing a hand-made strappy summer top, and overlay says, "DIY doll top" with the url ChellyWood.com in the lower-right-hand corner of the image.
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#DIY tutorial for #Sewing a #dolls shirt @ ChellyWood.com

Today’s DIY tutorial video will show you how to make the strappy sunny top that goes with the skirt we made last week. I posted the pattern for this top yesterday, so just go back to yesterday’s post to find that. As the video shows, you’ll only be using the bodice portion of the pattern. Additional Tips and Pointers: __________________ My Gallery Page is the easiest way … Continue reading #DIY tutorial for #Sewing a #dolls shirt @ ChellyWood.com

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Image of four Barbie dolls dressed in handmade summer clothing. One holds an American flag.
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FREE #4thOfJuly #doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #parade

In the image above, Barbie and friends wave a flag at the 4th of July parade. Do your dolls need to be well-dressed for the 4th of July fireworks? Would you like to make one–or even ALL–of these outfits? Once again, I have lots of free sewing patterns for you, in celebration of the United States’ Independence Day. Let’s go from left to right, according … Continue reading FREE #4thOfJuly #doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #parade

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Image of Barbie doll in handkerchief-style head scarf with overlaying words "sew a head scarf for your fashion dolls"
Barbie Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#DIY #dolls’ scarf for #IndependenceDay @ ChellyWood.com

This completes my Independence Day outfit for fashion dolls. Here’s the pattern you’ll need to make the headscarf. If you’re interested in making the purse that you also see in that pattern, let me direct your attention to an older post that offers both the pattern and the tutorial video for making a fashion doll purse. Incidentally, this headscarf pattern is part of a summer … Continue reading #DIY #dolls’ scarf for #IndependenceDay @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable doll clothes patterns. Image shows "Made to Move" Barbie wearing a dress that looks like a US flag. Overlay says, "Colorblock dress with FREE pattern." Watermark says ChellyWood.com
Barbie Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

FREE pattern for fashion #doll #craft: sew a #July4th patriotic dress!

Yes, it’s almost time for our Independence Day in the United States, which we celebrate on July 4th. To show my patriotism, I’ve decided to re-post the tutorial and pattern (click this link to download) for making this lovely colorblock dress. Tomorrow, I’ll post the pattern for making the doll’s headscarf. This patriotic dress pattern is designed to fit most 11.5-inch fashion dolls, like Barbie®, many … Continue reading FREE pattern for fashion #doll #craft: sew a #July4th patriotic dress!

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Please visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows an elastic-waist doll skirt with a frilly ruffle in sunshine yellow. It's worn by a doll with a brown complexion, and the overlay says, "DIY Doll Skirt" and it offers the website ChellyWood.com.
Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#Sew a ruffled skirt for #dolls with this #easyDIY tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s the tutorial for the skirt I showed you on Monday, and of course, you’ll want to use the pattern I posted on Tuesday to help you make it. As it says in the video, the doll I’ve featured is a Spin Master Liv Doll™, but this pattern can easily be used to fit most 11.5-inch fashion dolls, including Mattel’s Barbie®, the Queens of Africa™ dolls, … Continue reading #Sew a ruffled skirt for #dolls with this #easyDIY tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows a MTM doll (by Mattel) wearing a pair of black capri pants and a black turtleneck. She holds her hands together over her head and stands in profile. The image resembles a famous painting of Audrey Hepburn. Overlay says, "Fashion doll easy capris DIY" and offers the website: ChellyWood.com
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#Sew a pair of #CapriPants for #Dolls w/tutorial@ ChellyWood.com

Welcome! If you look back at the free printable pattern I posted yesterday, you’ll find it goes with this video. These capri pants will be a nice addition to your doll’s summer wardrobe. You may also wish to make the turtleneck. Here are the pattern and tutorial for that as well: Free printable pattern for fashion doll turtleneck Video showing how to make the turtleneck … Continue reading #Sew a pair of #CapriPants for #Dolls w/tutorial@ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns and tutorials for dolls clothes that fit dolls of many shapes and sizes. The image shows Mattel's MTM Barbie wearing a handmade turtleneck sweater over a green plaid ruffled skirt. The overlay says, "Fashion doll DIY turtleneck and offers the website, "ChellyWood.com"
Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#DIY tutorial for #sewing a turtleneck for #FashionDolls has a FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com

In Australia, South America, and the southern part of Africa, winter is approaching! So what better time to offer this free tutorial on how to sew a turtleneck sweater for fashion dolls? In case you missed it, I did post the free, printable sewing pattern for making this turtleneck yesterday, but here’s a link to the pattern for your convenience. And here are the links … Continue reading #DIY tutorial for #sewing a turtleneck for #FashionDolls has a FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows Mattel's Curvy Barbie carrying a handmade handbag-style purse made of shamrock fabric. Its lining is made of green and white striped fabric, as is the handle. There's also a free pattern for making the pattern in the image. This pattern includes two pieces: the body of the purse and the purse's strap. It also offers the overlay of the watermark, "ChellyWood.com" along with instructions for going to Chelly Wood's youtube channel to find a tutorial for making the purse (also free).
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Free printable purse pattern for #Barbie® or other #FashionDoll @ ChellyWood.com #sewing

  If today’s pattern looks familiar, that’s because I posted it back in March. But honestly, I don’t think it got nearly enough attention! I really like the way this simple purse pattern turned out! Not only that, but the video is super easy to follow! And you can’t deny that a purse compliments an outfit so nicely! So tomorrow I’m posting an image of … Continue reading Free printable purse pattern for #Barbie® or other #FashionDoll @ ChellyWood.com #sewing

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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.
Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Petite Barbie Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a reversible shirt for #FashionDolls w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #doll #crafts

I hope you find my “Reversible Doll Shirt” video tutorial easy to follow. As I’ve said in earlier posts, it’s never easy to make a garment reversible. It takes quite a bit of sewing background knowledge. So I’ll say it once again: this project is definitely not for the beginners out there. However, I’m super excited with how versatile this top is. It really looks … Continue reading Sew a reversible shirt for #FashionDolls w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #doll #crafts

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Breyer Doll Clothes Patterns, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#Sewing project for beginners and #kids: Monster #Doll shirt made of felt

Earlier this week, I gave you the pattern for this shirt. Granted, it can be a little confusing, because it says it’s the pattern for a western shirt, but we won’t be using the sleeves. Furthermore, as it says in the tutorial, if you choose to make your doll’s shirts out of felt instead of more traditional woven fabrics, you won’t have to hem it … Continue reading #Sewing project for beginners and #kids: Monster #Doll shirt made of felt

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Image shows a long-legged Monster High doll wearing striped pants. Overlay says, "FREE pattern for MH pants" and offers the watermark "ChellyWood.com."
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MH and EAH #DollClothes #DIY tutorial w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #dolls

As promised, here is the tutorial showing you how to make bootcut jeans or pants to fit dolls with a 14 cm (5.5 inch) inseam like Monster High® and Ever After High® dolls. Of course, I posted the free printable sewing pattern yesterday. This tutorial includes a double-fold hem and casing. Here’s an additional tutorial that will help you understand how to make those. A casing is … Continue reading MH and EAH #DollClothes #DIY tutorial w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #dolls

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In this photo, Mattels Skipper wears a super easy to sew Easter dress. The bodice is made of easy to sew felt with a tiny heart shaped button on it while the short flared gathered skirt of the dress is made of pink and green Easter print fabric. Her little orange shoes bring out the orange carrots on the bunny rabbit print cotton skirt.
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Easy #DIY #Easter dress for #Dolls w/FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com

This dress probably looks very familiar to my regular followers; I actually posted the pattern for it last month. You’ll remember that we used it to make those super-easy-peasy sleeveless felt shirts that fit just about every fashion doll on the face of the earth! Here’s a link to those tutorials. Now I’m back to show you how very simple it is to attach a … Continue reading Easy #DIY #Easter dress for #Dolls w/FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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

Here’s the tutorial for the pattern I posted yesterday. This dress truly is lovely! I’m very pleased with the way it turned out. Just in case you missed it yesterday, here’s a link to the pattern for making this dress. If you’re wondering why I make patterns and videos without charging a fee, please visit the “Chelly’s Books” page, and that should explain my general motivations. … Continue reading FREE pattern and tutorial for MH or EAH #dolls’ #springtime dress @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows a Made-to-Move Barbie wearing a green and white striped swimsuit top and bottom that resembles the bikinis of the 1950's. Overlay says, "DIY Barbie Bikini Part 2" and offers the URL: ChellyWood.com for accessing the free patterns and tutorials for making this Barbie Bikini/Swimsuit.
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Sew shorts or a #retro bikini for #Barbie® #dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com

Last week I shared my video showing how to make the bikini top for this set. I also gave you the free, printable pattern you’ll need to make the bikini. This set is designed to fit Mattel’s Barbie®, but it also fits Spin Master Liv Dolls™, Queens of Africa™ dolls, and many other fashion dolls in this size range. (Please note that ChellyWood.com is not … Continue reading Sew shorts or a #retro bikini for #Barbie® #dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows a made-to-move Barbie wearing a green and white striped retro-style swimsuit top, as part of a two-piece 1950's style bikini. The overlay says, "DIY retro bikini top" and offers the URL: ChellyWood.com
Barbie Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#DIY retro #bikini top for #Dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com

Yesterday I gave you the pattern; today I’m showing you how to make the retro swimsuit top. I’m very pleased with the way this pattern turned out. In fact, as the pattern implies, I’d really like to try making a pair of panties and a bra with plain white fabric (or possibly lace fabric), using the same pattern. But I’ll save that for another day. … Continue reading #DIY retro #bikini top for #Dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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