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# Free Doll Clothes Patterns

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- [Blog](https://chellywood.com/blog/) - I write my blog posts with these goals in mind: I will offer free, printable sewing patterns for making doll clothes for dolls of many shapes and all different sizes I will share what I'm learning in my own sewing journey I will offer a safe place for the sewing community to share what they
- [Learning to sew with Butterick 6664 Marie Osmond Personality Doll Wardrobe doll clothes patterns #MarieOsmond #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/09/what-can-we-learn-from-butterick-6664-marie-osmond-personality-doll-wardrobe-marieosmond-dollclothespatterns/) - As you can see, the Marie Osmond Personality Doll Wardrobe 6664 from Butterick offers some really neat pattern options, but what you don't see on the outside of the envelope is that these patterns actually come in two different sizes. The back of the pattern envelope says that there are 30 pieces inside, but some
- [Learning to sew with Advance vintage Ken doll clothes sewing pattern 2899 #VintageSewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/17/what-can-we-learn-from-advance-sewing-pattern-2896-vintagesewing-dollclothespatterns-2/) - I wish I had time to make every outfit in this set of patterns! Sew Easy by Advance 2899 for vintage Ken dolls has got to be one of the rarest doll clothes patterns in my collection. Check out the cravat in View 1! It has tiny paisleys on it! Ooh, he's a dapper fellow...
- [Learning to sew with McCall's 2686 doll clothes patterns #WinterCoats #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/16/learning-to-sew-with-mccalls-2686-doll-clothes-patterns-wintercoats-dollclothespatterns/) - The pattern we're learning about today is McCall's 2686 doll clothes patterns for fashion dolls. It has three different styles of coats that will fit Barbie and other fashion dolls, which is what makes this McCall's Barbie-sized patterns stand out among the others. View A offers a long fur coat; view B shows how to
- [Learning to sew with Simplicity 7737 doll clothes patterns #VintageDolls #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/23/learning-to-sew-with-simplicity-7737-doll-clothes-patterns-vintagedolls-dollclothespatterns/) - Every time I look at the pictures on the cover of my Simplicity 7737 doll clothes pattern envelope, I remember the little sewing room my mother and I shared, when I was in junior high and high school. I made every single outfit offered on this pattern by the time I was 16, and those
- [Make a 4th of July bikini swimsuit (top and bottoms) for Wellie Wishers w/today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #4thOfJuly #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/30/make-a-4th-of-july-bikini-swimsuit-top-and-bottoms-for-wellie-wishers-w-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-4thofjuly-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's free PDF sewing patterns are for making a popsicle 4th-of-July-themed bikini swimsuit for dolls in the 13-inch, 14-inch, and 15 inch doll size range. For a full list of all the dolls that will fit into today's free swimsuit pattern,
- [Let's "do a pick" with the Littlechap Family of vintage dolls! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/06/lets-do-a-pick-with-the-littlechap-family-of-vintage-dolls-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - The Littlechap Family of dolls includes: Doctor John Littlechap His wife, Lisa Littlechap Their teenage daughter, Judy Littlechap Their younger daughter, Libby Littlechap What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do
- [Chelly's online store is now open! And a little walk through the history of this website...](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/21/chellys-online-store-is-now-open-and-a-little-walk-through-the-history-of-this-website/) - While I was sick with West Nile virus, I had a lot of time on my hands. I thought about what's going to happen to this website when I retire from my full-time job as a school librarian. I worried that retirement would bring everything to a dead stop because I wouldn't be able to
- [Make a 4th of July bikini swimsuit top (or a "training bra") for Wellie Wishers w/today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #4thOfJuly #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/29/make-a-4th-of-july-bikini-swimsuit-top-or-a-training-bra-for-wellie-wishers-w-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-4thofjuly-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's tutorial shows you how to sew a "training bra," sports bra, or a popsicle 4th-of-July-themed bikini swimsuit top for dolls in the 13-inch, 14-inch, 15-inch and 16-inch doll size range. For a full list of all the dolls that will
- [Make a 4th of July bikini swimsuit (or just regular ol' underwear) for Wellie Wishers w/today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #4thOfJuly #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/22/make-a-4th-of-july-bikini-swimsuit-or-just-regular-ol-underwear-for-wellie-wishers-w-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-4thofjuly-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's tutorial shows you how to sew a pair of underpants or a popsicle 4th-of-July-themed bikini swimsuit for dolls in the 13-inch, 14-inch, 15-inch and 16-inch doll size range. For a full list of all the dolls that will fit into
- [What should I do with all these lovely handmade Barbie-sized aprons? #DollCrafts #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/16/what-should-i-do-with-all-these-lovely-handmade-barbie-sized-aprons-dollcrafts-dollclothespatterns/) - Back when I purchased the little Dawn-doll-sized Remco I Dream of Jeannie doll, I was at a thrift store and discovered a clear plastic bag filled with somebody's handmade, Barbie-sized aprons. I bought the whole bag for very little money, but when I brought them home, I didn't know what I was going to do
- [Can Topper Dawn Dolls, Palitoy Pippa Dolls, and Remco's I Dream of Jeannie Doll Swap Clothes? #DollCollector #DollCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/14/can-topper-dawn-dolls-palitoy-pippa-dolls-and-remcos-i-dream-of-jeannie-doll-swap-clothes-dollcollector-dollcrafts/) - A few months ago, I found this little sweetheart at a second hand store (thrift store). She was completely nude of course, but I had been watching for a Topper Dawn Doll or a Palitoy Pippa Doll for a number of years, although since I do live in the US, I didn't think it was
- [The benefits of sewing with felt when making doll clothes #SewEasy #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/13/the-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-using-felt-for-doll-clothes-seweasy-dollclothespatterns/) - As far as fabrics go, felt is relatively cheap, it's available in most people's stashes, and it's easy to sew by hand or on a sewing machine. But is it okay to use for doll clothes? That's what today's blog post is going to address. I really love felt for making doll coats and hats,
- [Make Disney princess summer doll clothes w/my free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #summercrafting #dollclothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/09/make-disney-princess-summer-doll-clothes-w-my-free-patterns-chellywood-com-summercrafting-dollclothes/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos. Today's skirt and sleeveless summer top doll clothes project will not only fits the Disney Animators toddler dolls (13 inches tall), but many other dolls in a similar size range, including Wellie Wishers. It will even fit the
- [How to make Barbie a swimsuit / bathing suit with McCall's "Teen Fashion Doll" sewing pattern 3429 #SewingHacks #SummerSewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/07/06/read-the-directions-mccalls-teen-fashion-doll-pattern-3429-sewinghacks-summersewing/) - The state of Idaho, where I live, is in the northern hemisphere. That means it's summertime here, so it makes sense to do a blog post on swimsuits! Sorry for the terrible condition of my pattern in today's blog post. Not only is the envelope in bad physical condition, but when I purchased it, this
- [Sew a dress for little 5 inch Chelsea dolls with today's free patterns! @ ChellyWood.com #freepatterns #miniatures](https://chellywood.com/2026/07/02/sew-a-dress-for-little-5-inch-chelsea-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-freepatterns-miniatures/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Earlier this week, someone on YouTube left a kind message under the original version of today's video: "I miss the voiceover." Well, as it says in my video, I took @ThePaleWarrior's advice and remastered that older video to include voiceover and
- [McCall's 2970 -- A pattern for tiny 6 inch fashion dolls! #Miniatures #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/22/mccalls-2970-a-pattern-for-tiny-6-inch-fashion-dolls-tinythings-sewinghacks/) - Today’s blog post is a collection of lessons I’ve learned while sewing McCall’s 2970 doll clothes patterns, which are designed to fit tiny 6 inch fashion dolls like Topper Dawn and Palitoy Pippa. As with other blog posts on my Vintage Pattern page, I’ll be adding to this list of lessons as I create different
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: Let's measure a Vogue Ginny doll! #TapeMeasureTuesday #DollCollection](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/30/tape-measure-tuesday-lets-measure-a-vogue-ginny-doll-tapemeasuretuesday-dollcollection/) - Today's infographic shows sewing measurements for a little Vogue Ginny doll, which is often referred to as an 8 inch doll (even though she measures a wee bit smaller than that without her shoes on). Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site
- [FREE 8-inch Lil' Cutesie Baby Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/07/01/free-8-inch-baby-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Here's how I made a very tiny doll dress with McCall's 2970 (View B) #isew #slowsewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/29/heres-how-i-made-a-very-tiny-doll-dress-with-mccalls-2970-view-b-isew-slowsewing/) - I've recently done a few blog posts on this McCall's 2970 doll clothes sewing pattern, including posts about the tiny underpants patterns it comes with and various tiny dolls and toys that can wear this itty bitty pattern. To read my previous blog posts, including the one that details the difficulties associated with the View
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: Measurements for Sewing Dolls' Clothes #TapeMeasureTuesday #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/27/tape-measure-tuesday-measurements-for-sewing-dolls-clothes/) - Need help? This blog post offers helpful tips on how to use measurement information and how to measure your own doll. Dolls appear in alphabetical order by the name they are most commonly known for. With that said, please click on the doll you would like to see sewing measurements for: Behind the scenes,
- [Make a Denim Skirt with Lace and Ribbon Trim for Moana 10 inch Dolls with Today's Free Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #MoanaDoll #SewingMoms](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/25/make-a-denim-skirt-with-lace-and-ribbon-trim-for-moana-10-inch-dolls-with-todays-free-pattern-chellywood-com-moanadoll-sewingmoms/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This pattern was first posted for 10 inch dolls as a fourth-of-July celebration skirt. To see that video, click here. If you live in the States, you know that Independence Day is right around the corner, so I thought I'd
- [Which of Chelly Wood's free patterns will fit my plush doll? Here's how you find out! #Sewing for #Dolls](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/23/which-of-chelly-woods-free-patterns-will-fit-my-plush-doll-heres-how-you-find-out-sewing-for-dolls/) - Today's video is an older one. In fact, I think I had a head cold when I recorded my voiceover for this one. (I sound sort of stuffy-headed.) The reason I'm posting it here today is because one of my followers reached out with a wonderful question about patterns. She had bought one of
- [Free swimsuit doll clothes patterns for a BIG Barbie and 16 inch Tonner dolls! #DollCollection #GrannyCrafter](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/18/free-swimsuit-doll-clothes-patterns-for-a-big-barbie-and-16-inch-tonner-dolls-dollcollection-grannycrafter/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's tutorial video and free sewing pattern are for more advanced sewists. You can see that I've given the pattern five flowers on my difficulty scale (see below), because this swimsuit does have a lining. To learn more about
- [Whip up a whimsical, super simple summer halter dress for your adorable 6-inch Strawberry Shortcake dolls! #Dolls #SummerSewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/17/whip-up-a-whimsical-super-simple-summer-halter-dress-for-your-adorable-6-inch-strawberry-shortcake-dolls-dolls-summersewing/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I created today's original sewing pattern a couple of years ago, with a different doll in mind. However, it's always fun to discover that the same pattern will also fit a different doll. This project is so easy, too! All you'll
- [Let's Get Crafty! A link to galleries and pages with free craft patterns /crafting tips @ ChellyWood.com #FreePatterns and #CraftTutorials](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/05/lets-get-crafty-chellywood-com-freepatterns-and-crafttutorials-2/) - Click on the links below to access the craft advice, free patterns, and crafty tutorial videos that interest you: Buyer's Guide Chelly's Classes Dioramas and Miniatures Doll Play Videos Doll Sandals, Shoes, and Boots Fabric-covered Buttons DIY Tutorial Fan Mail General Crafts and Hobbies Holiday Crafts Interviews with Crafters Links Measurements Music Videos to Inspire
- [Is there a sewing pattern that fits 8 inch, 9 inch, 10 inch, 11 inch and 12 inch dolls? #DollClothes #SewingHacks](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/15/is-there-a-sewing-pattern-that-fits-8-inch-9-inch-10-inch-11-inch-and-12-inch-dolls-dollclothes-sewinghacks/) - Today’s blog post is a collection of lessons I’ve learned while sewing McCall’s 4716 doll clothes patterns. As with other blog posts on my Vintage Pattern page, I’ll be adding to this list of lessons as I create different outfits using this pattern. The one feature of this pattern that surprises people most, is the fact
- [Sew a ruffle skirt and halter top for Tall Barbie with today's free sewing patterns! #TallBarbie #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/10/sew-a-ruffle-skirt-and-halter-top-for-tall-barbie-with-todays-free-sewing-patterns-tallbarbie-sewingprojects/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Well, it's summer here in the northern hemisphere, where I live. I'm loving this! And so is Tall Barbie! Yes, I've given you this pattern before, but never for Tall Barbie, so today's blog post will add an important feature to
- [Is there a good sewing pattern for Miniature dollhouse-sized dolls and six-inch action figures?  #MeMadeMonday #ActionFigures](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/08/is-there-a-good-sewing-pattern-for-miniature-dollhouse-sized-dolls-and-six-inch-action-figures-memademonday-actionfigures/) - On Friday I received a message from someone who was looking for patterns to fit the little tiny 6 inch Phicen dolls/action figures. McCall's 2970 is one such pattern. In the image at the top of this post, I've included a list of dolls that the pattern envelope suggests. But I also think many dollhouse-sized
- [Quiet meditation music and inspiration for your crafts! #Music #ArtsAndCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/04/quiet-meditation-music-and-inspiration-for-your-crafts-music-artsandcrafts/) - It has been a while since I created a music video. They still exist on my YouTube channel, and you can find a playlist of instrumental music for crafting right here. This video shows how I designed my latest fabric on Spoonflower. I named it "Sarah's Marigolds" because marigolds are my sister Sarah's favorite flower.
- [Okay, bear with me... Today's tutorial teaches you how to make... Umm... 😁 #CharityWork #MedicalSupplies #NursesWhoCraft](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/11/okay-bear-with-me-todays-tutorial-teaches-you-how-to-make-umm-😁-charitywork-medical-nurseswhocraft/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. As it says in the video, this was a community service project of mine. My doctor's office didn't have any stirrup covers for their medical exam tables, so I drafted a
- [Connecting doll heads to doll bodies... Are there rules? #DollCollector #DollCollection](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/02/connecting-doll-heads-to-doll-bodies-are-there-rules-dollcollector-dollcollection/) - I don't know about you, but when I come across a doll head without a body, or a doll body without a head, I feel an uncontrollable urge to connect some doll heads to those doll bodies! No doll body should have to go around headless, and no doll head should have to go around bodiless!
- [What does "directional fabric" mean? #BeginnerSewing #SewingHack](https://chellywood.com/2026/06/01/what-does-directional-fabric-mean-beginnersewing-sewinghack/) - Have you ever wondered why floral and polka dot fabrics are so popular? One of the reasons why people love polka dots and florals is because they're usually non-directional fabrics. But what does that mean? Well, that's what I'll address today, and I'll let you know how I made alterations to a Marie Osmond doll
- [Tips and Tricks for Beginners, Just Learning to Sew @ ChellyWood.com #LearningToSew #SewingTips](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/13/tips-and-tricks-for-beginners-just-learning-to-sew-chellywood-com-learningtosew-sewingtips/) - Are you new to sewing? Or are you thinking about teaching a child how to sew? If so, you might want to read my blog post about the top 10 sewing supplies you’ll need in a beginner’s sewing basket. I’ve got a playlist of tutorials for the beginning sewists on my YouTube channel as well. It includes video tutorials like:
- [Learning to Sew with Advance 9938 Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns from 1961 #SewVintage #Barbie](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/17/learning-to-sew-with-advance-9938-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-from-1961-sewvintage-barbie/) - Don't you just love the artwork on these old Barbie patterns? I could stare at this envelope all day, dreaming of the wonderful outfits I could make with it! I've written a few articles about the outfits offered in Advance 9938, and if you click on the links I've provided below, you can read all
- [How to make a pink gingham Barbie dress for your 18 inch dolls... #BarbieMovie #AmericanGirl](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/28/how-to-make-a-pink-gingham-barbie-dress-for-your-18-inch-dolls-barbiemovie-americangirl/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's free pattern is brand new to the website, and this fulfills one of the many requests I've been given by my fans and followers. It's my own version of the iconic pink gingham dress, worn by Barbie in the
- [What size straight pins should I use? #SewingTips #BeginnerSewer](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/26/what-size-straight-pins-should-i-use-sewingtips-beginnersewer/) - Sewing for dolls is a great way to break into sewing, for those who've never sewn before, so it probably won't surprise you that I get questions about very basic concepts in my inbox now and then. Someone reached out to me in 2025 with the question, "What size straight pins should I use?" And
- [Are there any sewing patterns that will fit big bust dolls? #MeMadeMonday #CustomDolls](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/25/are-there-any-sewing-patterns-that-will-fit-big-bust-dolls-memademonday-customdolls/) - When you own a doll with a big bust or a curvier figure than the average modern day Barbie, it can be challenging to find sewing patterns to fit her. People reach out to me now and then asking for patterns to fit dolls with curvier figures, from a variety of different doll making companies.
- [Learning to sew with Sew-Easy by Advance 2895 vintage doll clothes patterns for Barbie #VintageBarbie #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/04/what-can-we-learn-from-sew-easy-by-advance-2895-vintage-doll-clothes-patterns-for-barbie-vintagebarbie-dollclothespatterns/) - The Sew-Easy by Advance doll clothes patterns in my collection are among some of my all-time favorites because they're just... well... SO vintage! The projects in this Advance 2895 envelope have inspired me to create new patterns, they have taught me techniques I'd never seen before, and I've written articles on this website, sharing the
- [Learning to Sew with Advance 9939 Vintage Barbie Doll Clothes Patterns #VintageSewing #SewOver50](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/27/learning-to-sew-with-advance-9939-vintage-barbie-doll-clothes-patterns-vintagesewing-sewover50/) - I purchased my vintage Advance 9939 sewing pattern for Barbie dolls last summer, and ever since then, I've been exploring these patterns with joy in my heart! Once I complete an outfit, I try it on various dolls to see which modern and collectible dolls can fit in these outfits, and I hope to share
- [Let's Do a Pick -- What will Barbie wear to the county fair? #DoApick #vintageToys](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/21/lets-do-a-pick-what-will-barbie-wear-to-the-county-fair-doapick-vintagetoys/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Orange Blossom #987 Picnic Set #967 Friday Night Date #979 What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What are capri pants exactly? #FashionWise #MakeYourOwnClothes](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/20/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-what-are-capri-pants-exactly-fashionwise-makeyourownclothes/) - DEFINITION: trousers that fall between the knee and the ankle. This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find other definitions as well. Here's a link to Webster's definition, and here's a link to the Cambridge English Dictionary definition. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can
- [What fabrics to avoid when sewing doll clothes #VintageBarbie #thriftedfabric](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/18/what-fabrics-to-avoid-when-sewing-doll-clothes-vintagebarbie-thriftedfabric/) - Today's project is a vintage Barbie dress with panels across the bodice. I used two different vintage Barbie patterns to make this dress for a good reason: I was trying to use up my tiny bits of leftover purple fabric! I also had some black fabric, which I had bought at a yard sale. This
- [Here's a free pattern and tutorial video for making a long dress that fits Skipper! #Skipperdoll #FreePatterns](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/07/lets-sew-a-little-cotton-maxi-dress-for-skipper-today-skipperdoll-freepatterns/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I've had the easy-to-sew long sundress (the one with the felt bodice) available on ChellyWood.com for a long time, but I have also used this Barbie pattern to create an all-cotton sundress for Skipper as well. So today's video shows
- [Make a bolero style jacket or short coat for Skipper with today's free patterns! #DIYbarbie #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/14/make-a-bolero-style-jacket-or-short-coat-for-skipper-with-todays-free-patterns-diybarbie-sewingprojects/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Last Thursday I gave you the free pattern for making the long strappy sundress. Today I'm giving you the free sewing pattern for making a little bolero jacket to go over the top of it! As it says in the
- [Learning to sew with Simplicity 8466 vintage Barbie doll clothes pattern #VintageBarbie #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/25/what-can-we-learn-from-simpicity-8466-vintage-barbie-doll-clothes-pattern-vintagebarbie-dollclothespatterns/) - I had so so much fun sewing the red satin dress in this Simplicity 8466 doll clothes pattern! I'll never forget that feeling of satisfaction, when it turned out perfectly! Just have a look: It looks pretty similar, doesn't it? Wow. I couldn't have been more pleased... I've created blog posts that describe how I
- [What is the right side in sewing? A quick guide... #SewingTips #EasySewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/12/what-is-the-right-side-in-sewing-a-quick-guide-sewingtips-easysewingprojects/) - I've recently had some sewing newbies reach out to me, including one dad who's teaching his daughter how to sew. Way to go, to all the dads out there who are learning to sew right along with their kiddos! And a question I often get from people who are new to sewing is this: What
- [Learning to sew with vintage Simplicity 9097 Barbie patterns #MeMadeMonday #SewRetro](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/11/learning-to-sew-with-vintage-simplicity-9097-barbie-patterns-memademonday-sewretro/) - Today's blog post is a collection of lessons I've learned while sewing the Simplicity 9097 doll clothes patterns. As with other blog posts on my Vintage Pattern page, I'll be adding to this list of lessons as I create different outfits using this pattern. Before I go on, I need to make my required disclaimer
- [Let's sew a little summer outfit for Mirabel, to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo #CulturallyInspired #CincoDeMayo](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/05/lets-sew-a-little-summer-outfit-for-mirabel-to-celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-culturallyinspired-cincodemayo/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. If today's summer outfit looks familiar, that's because it also fits Curvy Barbie dolls, so I've posted this pattern before, in the Curvy Barbie gallery on my website. But for Cinco de Mayo, I really wanted to offer a pattern that
- [Sew pajamas and a pair of fuzzy slippers for Disney Princess Toddler (and similar sized dolls) with today's free patterns! #FreePatterns #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/16/sew-a-pair-of-fuzzy-slippers-for-disney-princess-toddler-and-similar-sized-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-freepatterns-sewing/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's tutorial shows you how to make a pair of fuzzy slippers, to accompany a pair of pajamas for your 13 inch to 15 inch dolls. For a full list of all the dolls they will fit, please scroll down to
- [Are there any sewing patterns for making Barbie a pair of bibbed overalls? Yes there are! #Sewing #Patterns](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/01/are-there-any-sewing-patterns-for-making-barbie-a-pair-of-bibbed-overalls-yes-there-are-sewing-patterns/) - As some of you know, I've been on vacation. But I'm back home now, and I'm working on getting caught up. While on vacation, I checked my email from time to time, and I received one that was about making bibbed overalls for Barbie. This is actually a question I've been asked before, so I
- [Make straps for a doll's dress the quick and easy way with today's YouTube Shorts video #Sewingtutorial #SewWithMe](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/30/make-straps-for-a-dolls-dress-the-quick-and-easy-way-with-todays-youtube-shorts-video-sewingtutorial-sewwithme/) - I just returned from my vacation in Arizona, California, and Nevada. When I got back, I had a partially finished video tutorial showing how to make a long, strappy, purple sun dress for Skipper, but I discovered that today's video (which I wanted to reference in the purple sun dress video) had never been
- [Making Bust Alterations to Simplicity 8466 for Vintage Barbie #MeMadeMonday #SewingHack](https://chellywood.com/2026/05/04/how-to-alter-a-turtleneck-so-its-a-regular-style-of-shirt-memademonday-sewinghack-2/) - I don't think it will surprise most of my regular readers, if I mention that a modern Barbie doll isn't as busty as a vintage Barbie doll. If you're not sure what I'm talking about, compare bust measurements between Barbies of the 60's and 70's to the Barbies girls play with today. There's a big
- [How to alter a turtleneck so it's a regular style of shirt #MeMadeMonday #SewingHack](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/27/how-to-alter-a-turtleneck-so-its-a-regular-style-of-shirt-memademonday-sewinghack/) - The numbers for the View 5 and View 6 outfits are covered up by the price tag in the image above, but today's blog post will explain how I removed the turtleneck collar from these two vintage Barbie shirt patterns, to create a more basic shirt neckline for this easy-to-make shirt. You may want to
- [What are your thoughts on autistic Barbie?](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/28/what-are-your-thoughts-on-autistic-barbie/) -  I'm a big fan of Sam Bentley's Good News channel, and this month (which is Autism Awareness Month), he did a news story on the new Barbie with autism spectrum. Have you heard about this Barbie? She's very articulated! What are your thoughts on this Barbie? Personally, I'm excited to see all the facets
- [I've created another fabric on Spoonflower. Can you vote for it please? #Challenge #SewingLove](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/26/ive-created-another-fabric-on-spoonflower-can-you-vote-for-it-please-challenge-sewinglove/) - I'm still on Vacation. As I type this, I'm in a hotel room in San Dimas, California. So to keep things simple while I'm away, I've created some short videos of me painting honeymoon hibiscus flowers. Before I left on this vacation, I used some painting software to remove the white background from behind
- [What are you doing in your sewing practice, to keep things sustainable? #EarthDay #Recycle](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/21/general-topics-change-title-3/) - I think all of us know that our earth is in need of a relaxing day at the spa, right? Tomorrow is Earth Day, and in years past, I've done official "Earth Day Challenge" activities. You can view those here and here, if you're interested in seeing what those challenges looked like. Before I go
- [What technical challenges are you facing? #PersonalStory #DarkNightOfTheSoul](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/14/what-technical-challenges-are-you-facing-personalstory-sewingchallenges/) - We all face challenges. That's what life is all about. I'm sure you've had times in your life where it seemed like the challenges were piled up, one on top of another. (Feel free to share such experiences in the comments section. Misery loves company!😉) As you know, I've had some technical challenges lately. Starting
- [Buyer's Guide](https://chellywood.com/2021/12/31/buyers-guide-for-sewing-doll-clothes-sewingtips-for-making-dollclothes/) - I often get questions about where to buy tiny buttons, small-print fabrics, snaps, itty-bitty buckles, miniature zippers, and even sewing machines and their parts. So I've put together a "Buyer's Guide" to help you with that. This is primarily an affiliate marketing page. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. However I am
- [Make a "Bus Driver Uniform" for DC Super Hero Girls 12 inch dolls with today's free patterns #DCcomics #dollPhotography](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/09/make-a-tiny-shirt-with-a-collar-for-dc-super-hero-girls-12-inch-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-dccomics-dollphotography/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. You've met "Betty the Bus Driver" before. She's a DC Super Hero Bumblebee doll, all dressed up to look like a bus driver I met in Chicago. You can learn more about the real Betty here and here. But today's tutorial
- [Sewing Basics: How to do a baste stitch before gathering when #sewing #dollclothes](https://chellywood.com/2019/06/07/sewing-basics-how-to-do-a-baste-stitch-before-gathering-when-sewing-dollclothes/) - This brief video explains the basics of basting. In this tutorial, you'll learn approximately how far apart your baste stitches should be spaced when you're sewing doll clothes. In addition to demonstrating the baste stitch when done by hand, it also talks about basting on a sewing machine. This image may also help you understand
- [Learning to sew with vintage McCall's 6260 Barbie patterns #MeMadeMonday #SewRetro](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/16/learning-to-sew-with-vintage-mccalls-6260-barbie-patterns-memademonday-sewretro/) - Today's blog post is a collection of lessons I've learned while sewing McCall's 6260 doll clothes patterns. As with other blog posts on my Vintage Pattern page, I'll be adding to this list of lessons as I create different outfits using this pattern. Before I go on, I need to make my required disclaimer statement:
- [Sewing Ribbon to Fabric: Which ribbon would you pick and why? #SewingLessons #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/13/sewing-ribbon-to-fabric-tips-and-tricks-sewinglessons-sewvintage/) - Last week's Monday blog post was about finding someone else's unfinished doll clothes project in an envelope for a doll clothes sewing pattern that I bought at a second-hand store. I decided to embrace the unfinished project, which was just a skirt piece for the View 3 dress from the Simplicity 9097 doll clothes pattern
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: Buttonhole (and how to sew one) #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/08/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-buttonhole-and-how-to-sew-one-sewingchat-sewingvocabulary/) - DEFINITION: A narrow zigzag stitch is used to form two side by side columns of stitches with a series of overlapping stitches top and bottom (or on each side); the frame formed by this is cut down the center to make a hole for a button. This is my own definition. Of course you can
- [Velcro or snap fasteners? Which one do you prefer and why? #SewingChat #Sewcialists](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/07/velcro-or-snap-fasteners-which-one-do-you-prefer-and-why/) - When it comes to fasteners, most people have a favorite. As a seamstress, installing a zipper isn't my favorite thing. As a little girl, my least favorite was the hook and eye because I never seemed to be able to get them fastened. But for many people who sew doll clothes, they're either a Velcro
- [Unfinished Sewing Projects #MeMadeMonday #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/06/unfinished-sewing-projects-memademonday-sewvintage/) - Have you ever discovered someone else's unfinished craft project or sewing project in an unexpected place? And if so, were you tempted to finish the project they started? Today's blog post is about one such unfinished sewing project! I bought the envelope you see in the image above, and when I got home and opened
- [Make a pair of trousers/pants or jeans for DC Super Hero Girls 12 inch dolls with today's free patterns #DCcomics #dollPhotography](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/02/make-a-pair-of-trousers-pants-or-jeans-for-dc-super-hero-girls-12-inch-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-dccomics-dollphotography/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. You've met "Betty the Busdriver" before. She's a DC Super Hero Bumblebee doll, all dressed up to look like a bus driver I met in Chicago. You can learn more about the real Betty here and here. But today's tutorial video
- [Sew Skipper or Petite Barbie some pajama pants and a sleeveless top #PajamaParty #FunCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/03/sew-skipper-or-petite-barbie-some-pajama-pants-and-a-sleeveless-top-pajamaparty-funcrafts/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Now that I have a functioning computer again (mine was down for part of February and most of March), I have some catching up to do! I posted the free sewing patterns for making these pajamas for 10 inch dolls like
- [Valentine's Day Pajama Shorts and a Sleeveless Top for Skipper #FreeSewingPatterns #FreePattern](https://chellywood.com/2026/04/01/valentines-day-pajama-shorts-and-a-sleeveless-top-for-skipper-freesewingpatterns-freepattern/) - Scroll down to the fourth set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, I posted this pajama set last February, during Black History Month, but by the middle of February, I was already having computer issues. So I actually had some errors in the original blog post. That's why I'm reposting the same
- [How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 5 (How do you cut it?) #SewersOfInstagram #MakersGonnaMake](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/31/how-to-cut-out-a-barbie-doll-clothes-sewing-pattern-part-5-how-do-you-cut-it-sewersofinstagram-makersgonnamake/) - Lately we've been learning how to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern. I'm continuing that train of thought in today's blog post, which reviews the cutting steps and adds a few details. When you're getting ready to cut out your doll clothes patterns, it can be very helpful to see which garment pieces
- [Valentine's Day Pajama Shorts for Skipper and the Story of Charlotta Bass #ValentinesDay #BlackHistory](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/05/valentines-day-pajama-shorts-for-skipper-and-the-story-of-charlotta-bass-valentinesday-blackhistory/) - Scroll down to the fourth set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. As you know, February is Black History Month, so in addition to today's free sewing pattern for a pair of Valentine's Day shorts to fit Barbie's little sisters, Skipper and Stacie (and a number of other 8 inch to 10
- [How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 4 (How do you pin it to the fabric?) #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/30/how-to-cut-out-a-barbie-doll-clothes-sewing-pattern-part-4-how-do-you-pin-it-to-the-fabric-sewingtips-dollclothespatterns-sewing/) - In the image at the very top of this blog post, we see that a garment pattern piece has been laid on one side of a swatch of felt fabric, but the image below that one, shows a garment pattern piece has been actually pinned onto the fabric swatch. How do we get from point
- [Stop Motion Video with DC Super Hero Bumblebee Doll as "Betty the Bus Driver!" #StopMotion #StopMotionAnimation](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/26/stop-motion-video-with-dc-super-hero-bumblebee-doll-as-betty-the-bus-driver-stopmotion-stopmotionanimation/) - March has been an interesting month for me. My computer started slowing down in February, and then in March, I took it to the fixit shop. And then I got it back and it didn't work. So I took it to the fixit shop again. And when I got it back, it didn't work
- [How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 3 (What do the arrows mean?) #Sewcialists #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/25/how-to-cut-out-a-barbie-doll-clothes-sewing-pattern-part-3-what-do-the-arrows-mean-fabric-dollclothespatterns-sewing-2/) - Since Monday, I've been revisiting some older blog posts that teach some basics for cutting out a commercial sewing pattern. Today's blog post is part of that series. I do have good news, though... My computer is back up and running after being in the fixit shop for most of the month of March. What
- [How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 2 (How do you cut out the tissue paper pattern?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/24/how-to-cut-out-a-barbie-doll-clothes-sewing-pattern-part-2-how-do-you-cut-out-the-tissue-paper-pattern-chellywood-com-sewingtips-dollclothespatterns-christmascrafts/) - This week's series of blog posts will break the process of pinning and cutting a doll clothes pattern, into several carefully explained steps. These are re-posts from 2022 because I'm still living my life without a working computer. Sorry about that. Before I go on, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an
- [How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 1 (How do you read a pattern envelope?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/23/how-to-cut-out-a-barbie-doll-clothes-sewing-pattern-part-1-how-do-you-read-a-pattern-envelope-chellywood-com-sewingtips-dollclothespatterns-christmascrafts/) - First, I need to say that today's post is from 2022. My computer has gone back to the repair shop, for I think the FIFTH time! I'm still without a computer, which makes it hard to blog and make videos. So I'm very sorry for all the repeats. I created this blog post when a
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Buy a Barbie Fashion Pak at the local five and dime store in 1963! #DoApick #vintageToys](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/19/lets-do-a-pick-buy-a-barbie-fashion-pak-at-the-local-five-and-dime-store-in-1963-doapick-vintagetoys/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: The skirt with pumps The shorts with summer top The scoop neck playsuit I'm really sorry for the sound quality. My computer is back at the fixit shop, so I was recording on my laptop, which doesn't work great... What's the story behind this game? When I
- [Free patterns for a sleeveless shirt and easy-to-sew skirt for 10 inch dolls at ChellyWood.com #SewingPattern #Sewcialists](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/18/free-patterns-for-a-sleeveless-shirt-and-easy-to-sew-skirt-for-10-inch-dolls-at-chellywood-com-sewingpattern-sewcialists/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's free doll clothes sewing pattern can be used to make an adorable little sleeveless shirt with a lace-and-ribbon decorative front and a skirt that either coordinates with the shirt or matches its fabric. And if you've been following my daily
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Hasbro's World of Love dolls? #TinyThings #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/17/tape-measure-tuesday-what-are-the-sewing-measurements-for-hasbros-world-of-love-dolls-tinythings-tapemeasuretuesday/) - I didn't own the World of Love dolls when I was a kid, but my cousin Virginia did. And the doll pictured above -- her name is Soul -- was the one doll I envied most! Today, as an adult doll collector, I own all of the Hasbro World of Love dolls, and I have
- [Ancient Celtic artwork inspired my fabric designs... What do you think? #CelticArt #StPatricksDayFabric](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/13/ancient-celtic-artwork-inspired-my-fabric-designs-what-do-you-think-celticart-stpatricksdayfabric/) - Did you know that Wood, my last name, is Scottish? When my aunt Bertha visited Scotland, she was surprised by how many Scottish people shared our last name. In fact, the Wood clan has its own registered plaid! (It's a little different from the plaid I designed, which you'll see later in this blog
- [Let's make a St. Patrick's Day outfit for Ever After High dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #StPaddysDay #EverAfterHighDoll](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/11/lets-make-a-st-patricks-day-outfit-for-ever-after-high-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-stpaddysday-everafterhighdoll/) - For your free pattern and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I'm sharing a pattern that has appeared on this website before, but as many of you know, with my computer in the fixit shop, I'm reposting St. Patrick's Day themed posts from years gone by, to pass the
- [Free Printable PDF Sewing Patterns for Disney Doll St. Patrick's Day Dress With Bloomers @ ChellyWood.com #StPatricksDay #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/10/free-printable-pdf-sewing-patterns-for-disney-doll-st-patricks-day-dress-with-bloomers-chellywood-com-stpatricksday-dollclothespatterns/) - As my regular followers know, I'm down-and-out in Idaho without a functioning computer. So I'm re-posting older blog posts. With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I thought it might be fun to revisit some of my old posts that deal with making St. Patrick's Day-themed doll clothes. And now for my necessary disclaimer:
- [How to sew a boatneck top, using McCall's Barbie pattern 5462 #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/09/how-to-sew-a-boatneck-top-using-mccalls-barbie-pattern-5462-sewingtips-dollclothespatterns-2/) - If you've only recently started to sew doll clothes, you may feel a little challenged by projects that use a boatneck. According to Webster's online dictionary, a boatneck top has "a wide neckline that extends toward the tips of the shoulders." And as my computer is still in the fixit shop, today's blog post is
- [Sunflower harvest dress and apron patterns #SewingLove #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/06/sunflower-harvest-dress-and-apron-patterns-sewinglove-dollclothes-2/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you've been following my blog, you know that I'm "out of the office" for the time being, while my computer is being repaired. So today's blog post is a re-post of one of my most popular doll clothes
- [Tips for Buying Used Doll Clothes Patterns on eBay @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/04/tips-for-buying-used-doll-clothes-patterns-on-ebay-chellywood-com-amsewing-dollclothes-4/) - Today's blog post is a re-post from 2021. I'm out of the office until I get my computer repaired. Please feel free to leave questions or comments at the bottom. I'll check those from my phone. The pattern you see in the image above is outdated, but there are some timeless patterns in this set,
- [Sewing machine advice for making tiny doll clothes @ ChellyWood.com #SewingMachines #SewingAdvice](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/03/sewing-machine-advice-for-making-tiny-doll-clothes-chellywood-com-sewingmachines-sewingadvice-3/) - Today's blog post is a re-post from 2021. I'm "out of the office" for a while, waiting for my computer to be repaired. Back in 2021, I got a great question from a follower named Jacqueline: "Hello! I’m excited to get started learning to sew Barbie & Ken clothes. What advise do you have for
- [I won't be available for a while. Here's how you can help!](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/26/i-wont-be-available-for-a-while-heres-how-you-can-help/) - Did you see this video? My computer died! While it's in the "fixit shop," I'll have to use the public access computers at the library or my phone (which I'm not very good at typing on) until I get a working computer. My fear is that while I'm on hiatus, I'll lose followers. I mean,
- [Here are a few ideas I didn't cover for Black History Month, but maybe next year? #BlackHistory #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/25/here-are-a-few-ideas-i-didnt-cover-for-black-history-month-but-maybe-next-year-blackhistory-sewingprojects/) - Can you believe February is almost behind us now? I had taken so many photos of my Black dolls and done so much research for Black History Month, but other than today, there are literally only two days left of this month. And I've barely gotten the ball rolling! So I'm going to show you
- [Make a pretty Easter outfit for Creatable World dolls with today's free patterns! #EasterCrafts #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/24/make-a-pretty-pastel-easter-outfit-for-creatable-world-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-eastercrafts-sewingprojects/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's free skirt pattern was first posted for Barbie, but as you can see in the image above, it does fit the Creatable World dolls as more of a midi-length ruffle skirt. But please don't be put off by the mention
- [Sewing a blouse for modern Skipper using a vintage Skipper doll's patterns! #MeMadeMonday #BlackHistory](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/23/sewing-a-blouse-for-modern-skipper-using-a-vintage-skipper-dolls-patterns-memademonday-blackhistory/) - If you've been following my Monday blog posts, then you'll know that my modern Skipper doll, shown above, is supposed to look like one of Mary McLeod Bethune's students in a vintage black-and-white photo from the early 1900's. To learn more about Mary McLeod Bethune's profoundly important work in the fields of education and civil
- [Altering a shirt from Simplicity 5861 to make Mary McLeod Bethune's students' blouses #BlackHistoryMonth #SewWithMe](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/16/how-i-made-the-student-blouse-for-skipper-from-simplicity-5861-blackhistorymonth-sewwithme/) - This month, as part of my celebration of Black History Month, I've been delving into the clothing worn by Mary McLeod Bethune and her students, in the photo at the top of today's blog post. You can learn more about Mary McLeod Bethune by clicking on the links I've provided whenever her name appears in
- [Learning to sew with Simplicity 5861 vintage Skipper doll clothes patterns #VintageDolls #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/25/learning-to-sew-with-simplicity-5861-vintage-skipper-doll-clothes-patterns-vintagedolls-dollclothespatterns/) - To say that I adore the Skipper 5861 Simplicity pattern from 1964 would be an utter and complete understatement. It's so awesome, I have no words to express the fun I've had when making each and every one of the outfits pictured on the front of the envelope! *Please note: As an Amazon affiliate, I
- [Learning to sew with Simplicity's vintage Barbie bridal honeymoon doll clothes pattern 4510 #vintageBride #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/21/what-can-we-learn-from-simplicitys-vintage-barbie-bridal-honeymoon-doll-clothes-pattern-4510-vintagebride-dollclothespatterns/) - I'm calling today's vintage Barbie pattern, the "bridal honeymoon set" because Simplicity 4510 has everything a fashionable lady of the 1960's would need, if she was going to get married and enjoy a vacation honeymoon! There's a swimsuit, a coverup, a lace-top nightgown, an evening gown for dinner parties, a jacket and skirt for a
- [Celebrating everyday people for #BlackHistoryMonth with #BlackGirlsSew](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/20/celebrating-everyday-people-for-blackhistorymonth-with-blackgirlssew/) - Have you ever heard of Black Girls Sew? Watch the video above and you'll learn a little about it. Or visit their website using this link. As part of my celebration of Black History Month, on Fridays, I'm honoring everyday people like the ladies who organized Black Girls Sew, a non-profit organization that works
- [Let's make a lace-and-ribbon-front shirt for 10 inch dolls! And let's learn about lacebark... #BlackHistoryMonth #Crafts](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/19/lets-make-a-lace-and-ribbon-front-shirt-for-10-inch-dolls-and-lets-learn-about-lacebark-blackhistorymonth-crafts/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's sewing project tutorial video and free doll clothes sewing pattern can be used to make an adorable little sleeveless shirt with a lace-and-ribbon decorative front. And if you've been following my daily blog posts, you'll know it's February, which is
- [Honoring Nichelle Nichols for Black History Month with a Free Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #BlackHistory #NichelleNichols](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/18/honoring-nichelle-nichols-for-black-history-month-with-a-free-pattern-chellywood-com-blackhistory-nichellenichols/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos for making today's dress project. Today's blog post is a re-post from five years ago. February is Black History Month in the United States, and as part of the celebration of
- [What are you working on, in terms of craft projects? Please comment! #CraftProjects #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/17/what-are-you-working-on-in-terms-of-craft-projects-please-comment-craftprojects-sewingprojects/) - Today's blog post asks you -- yes YOU -- to answer the question, "What are you working on?" Please scroll down to the comments section to tell me what projects have recently inspired you. Be sure to check in with my Black History Month segment as well. You'll find it just before you get to
- [Betty the Bus Driver -- an Everyday Hero Making History at Chicago's Midway Airport #BlackHistoryMonth #Chicago](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/13/betty-the-bus-driver-an-everyday-hero-making-history-at-chicagos-midway-airport-blackhistorymonth-chicago/) - If you've been following my blog posts, you know that February is Black History Month, and on Fridays, I'm featuring everyday people who are making history in the things they do each and every day, as they go through their lives. Today I'm going to feature a lady named Betty, who drives a bus that
- [Sew Skipper or Petite Barbie some pajama pants while learning about Wangarĩ Maathai for #BlackHistoryMonth #SewingProject](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/12/free-sewing-patterns-for-skipper-or-petite-barbie-pajama-pants-chellywood-com-skipperdoll-diy-sewingproject/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, let's make some heart-printed pajama pants for your 10 inch dolls, shall we? Today's tutorial video will show you how to make the pajama pants I'm showing on my Petite Barbie and my
- [Make a Valentine's Day smock and shorts for Wellie Wishers w/today's free doll clothes patterns! #BlackHistoryMonth #ValentinesDay](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/11/make-a-valentines-day-smock-and-shorts-for-wellie-wishers-w-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-blackhistorymonth-valentinesday/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today I'm showing you how to make a summer play suit which uses a smock-style A-line top over a pair of shorts with two back pockets. The shorts pattern has existed on my website for a number of years, so you
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: What are GI Joe Action Figures' Sewing Measurements? #TapeMeasureTuesday #GIjoe](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/10/tape-measure-tuesday-what-are-gi-joe-action-figures-sewing-measurements-tapemeasuretuesday-gijoe/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement and to read my research article for Black History Month. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network.
- [Free patterns for Tall Barbie skirt and top @ ChellyWood.com #DIY #SewingProject](https://chellywood.com/2020/08/12/free-patterns-for-tall-barbie-skirt-and-top-chellywood-com-diy-sewingproject/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's skirt pattern is a lot like the one I'm posting tomorrow, but tomorrow's pattern and tutorial will fit 14" to 15 inch dolls, like Hearts for Hearts Girls and Wellie Wishers. So watch for that tutorial video
- [Sew summer doll clothes for Tall Barbie w/a free PDF sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #SewFun](https://chellywood.com/2020/08/11/sew-summer-doll-clothes-for-tall-barbie-w-a-free-pdf-sewing-pattern-chellywood-com-dollclothes-sewfun/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I've had people use my contact form to request more free printable sewing patterns for making Tall Barbie doll clothes, so although I'm busy working at my day job as a school librarian right now, I did discover that
- [Vogue Craft 9985 doll clothes sewing pattern for Barbie and Ken #MeMadeMonday #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/03/02/vogue-craft-9985-doll-clothes-sewing-pattern-for-barbie-and-ken-memademonday-sewing/) - Sometimes people who visit my website for the first time think I'm offering these copyrighted patterns for free. That's not the case, of course. My website does offer free sewing patterns for Barbie, Ken, and similar-sized dolls, and if you need help finding those patterns, this link should help. However today's blog post is all
- [Making a Skirt Like Mary McLeod Bethune's with Simplicity 4510 #MeMadeMonday #BlackHistory](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/09/making-a-skirt-like-mary-mcleod-bethunes-w-simplicity-4510-memademonday-blackhistory/) - Last Monday we learned that Mary McLeod Bethune was “a pioneering American educator and civil rights leader” (Library of Congress) associated with African American leadership in education, women’s suffrage, and the founding of the United Negro College Fund. An impressive resume, if ever there was one. If you'd like to learn more about Mary McLeod
- [We are the history makers... #BlackHistoryMonth #History](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/06/we-are-the-history-makers-blackhistorymonth-history/) - We are the history makers... As you know, February is Black History Month, and in celebration, I'm writing articles that research various famous Black Americans or persons of African ancestry, while also posting my usual doll-clothes-sewing related blog posts. However on Fridays this month, I want to feature everyday people of African heritage. Why? Because
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What is a bow, in sewing terms? #BlackHistory #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/04/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-what-is-a-bow-in-sewing-terms-blackhistory-sewingvocabulary/) - DEFINITION: Made of ribbon or fabric folded back and forth upon itself and sometimes tied to create loops with extensions hanging below a knot, a bow is a decorative element added to garments & accessories for its aesthetic value. This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find other definitions
- [Sew Bell Bottom Pants for Curvy Barbie and Discover the Fascinating World of Black People with Blond Hair #BlackHistoryMonth #Crafts](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/03/sew-bell-bottom-pants-for-curvy-barbie-and-discover-the-fascinating-world-of-black-people-with-blond-hair-blackhistorymonth-crafts/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. During the month of February, which is Black History Month here in the United States (where I live), I'm featuring black or African American looking dolls in all of my doll clothes pattern pages. Also, I'm going to offer little bits
- [A Victorian Barbie pattern for Mary McLeod Bethune #BlackHistoryMonth #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2026/02/02/a-victorian-barbie-pattern-for-mary-mcleod-bethune-blackhistorymonth-sewvintage/) - I stumbled across this photo of Mary McLeod Bethune online and was utterly mesmerized by it! I mean, just look at the variety of clothing ensembles these young ladies (and Ms. McLeod Bethune) are wearing! Not only does this photo record the early years of an American icon, Mary McLeod Bethune, but it's a plethora
- [Sew a Victorian wedding dress for Barbie and a Victorian tux for Ken with Vogue Pattern 9985 (review and overview @ ChellyWood.com) #Patterns #VictorianEra](https://chellywood.com/2020/10/12/sew-a-victorian-wedding-dress-for-barbie-and-a-victorian-tux-for-ken-with-vogue-pattern-9985-review-and-overview-chellywood-com-patterns-victorianera/) - Before I designed my own wedding set for Ken and Barbie-sized dolls, I would get requests for a wedding set, all the time! Back then, I would refer people to this pattern: Vogue Craft Pattern #9985. Today's "throwback" pattern includes a gorgeous Victorian-style wedding dress pattern for Barbie, and a tux with tails for Ken.
- [Free, easy-to-sew dress patterns for Disney Princess Toddler dolls (13 inches tall) @ ChellyWood.com #EasySewingPattern #fortheloveofsewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/30/free-easy-to-sew-dress-patterns-for-disney-princess-toddler-dolls-13-inches-tall-chellywood-com-easysewingpattern-fortheloveofsewing/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's pattern is identical to the one I posted for Baby Alive on December 4th, so if this dress looks familiar, that's why. And your free patterns will include the pattern for the little felt shoes you see my doll wearing.
- [Here's a quick preview for February's upcoming sewing projects #SewingProjects #BlackHistoryMonth](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/29/heres-a-quick-preview-for-februarys-upcoming-sewing-projects-sewingprojects-blackhistorymonth/) - I'm going to keep today's blog post brief, but I do want you to let me know if there are events or people related to Black History Month that you'd like my blog posts to feature. Please feel free to leave those requests in the comments! I'll spend this weekend doing my research, and as
- [Free Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns for 12-inch Baby Alive Dolls (Gallery) #BabyDolls #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/28/free-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-for-12-inch-baby-alive-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. If you don't see what you're looking for here, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my
- [Free Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns for 11-inch Uneeda Wendy (Bild Lilli Clone/Ponytail Barbie Clone) Fashion Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/27/free-sewing-patterns-for-11-inch-uneeda-wendy-bild-lilli-clone-ponytail-barbie-clone-fashion-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Note: Uneeda Wendy's body measurements are very similar to vintage Barbie's measurements, so you can find even more free patterns to fit Uneeda Wendy in my Vintage Barbie pattern gallery. If you'd like to compare their body measurements for yourself, this link will take
- [What's the best fabric for making doll panties? #MeMadeMonday #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/19/whats-the-best-fabric-for-making-doll-panties-memademonday-sewvintage/) - If you've been following my series on doll undergarments, here on ChellyWood.com, you'll recognize number four above. It's a pair of panties I sewed using a vintage doll clothes patterns. But what about the other ones? What's their story? Well, please take note of the types of fabrics each pair of panties is made from
- [Learning to sew with McCall's vintage Barbie doll clothes pattern 6420 #sewvintage #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/26/what-can-we-learn-from-mccalls-vintage-barbie-doll-clothes-pattern-6420-sewvintage-dollclothespatterns/) - Do you know what's amazing about the McCall's vintage Barbie doll clothes pattern #6420? It's double-sided! Yup! There are images of the different doll clothes you can make on both the front AND the back of this pattern envelope. Can you believe it? Check out the other side: As you can see, it's got a
- [Guide to Sewing Simplicity 9054 Doll Clothes for Vintage Barbie and Ken Collectors #MeMadeMonday #BarbieGirl](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/29/here-are-a-few-tips-and-tricks-for-sewing-the-mccalls-8531-doll-clothes-wardrobe-for-vintage-francie-dolls-memademonday-sewvintage-2/) - Sometimes people who visit my website for the first time think I'm offering these copyrighted patterns for free. That's not the case, of course. My website does offer free sewing patterns for vintage Ken, vintage Barbie, and similar-sized dolls, and if you need help finding those patterns, this link should help. However today's blog post
- [Did you store a swatch of lace with your Barbie clothes when you were a kid? #VintageBarbie #Memories](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/26/did-you-keep-a-swatch-of-lace-in-with-your-barbie-clothes-when-you-were-a-kid-vintagebarbie-memories/) - Isn't this an adorable pattern? See the View A dress? Notice the layer of eyelet lace that serves as a top skirt? That's going to be my focus. Do you think the designer was trying to create an apron with that eyelet? Or do you think it's just there to make the dress look lacy
- [Sew a T-shirt and Capris for Uneeda Wendy or Barbie with Free PDF Sewing Patterns #BarbieStyle #Crafty](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/23/sew-a-t-shirt-and-capris-for-uneeda-wendy-or-barbie-with-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-barbiestyle-crafty/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Once again, I'm adding another little outfit to my collection of Uneeda Wendy doll clothes sewing patterns, but as I've said before, if it fits Wendy, it will probably fit your ponytail Barbie (or your modern Barbie) as well. And at
- [Sew a doll's nightgown with Today's FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #ValentinesDayGiftIdea #DIYvalentine](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/22/sew-a-dolls-nightgown-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-valentinesdaygiftidea-diyvalentine/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, today's flannel nightgown with lace trim is pretty easy to make, and it also would be a great Valentine's Day gift for the little child in your life. But you need to understand something about the patterns: it's the same
- [Yes, these free party dress patterns WILL fit your vintage Ponytail Barbie! #FreeStuff #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/21/yes-these-patterns-will-fit-your-vintage-ponytail-barbie-freestuff-sewing/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Okay, so you've seen this doll. You now know she's not a real ponytail Barbie, and she's not a Bild Lili. She's a Uneeda Wendy. But will these patterns fit on your vintage Barbie doll? Yes, they absolutely will! Before I
- ["Free Sewing Patterns for Uneeda Wendy Vintage Dolls: 3-Tier Skirt & Reversible Summer Top #VintageToys #DollCollector"](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/20/free-sewing-patterns-for-uneeda-wendy-vintage-dolls-3-tier-skirt-reversible-summer-top-vintagetoys-dollcollector/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. The lovely lady you see at the top of today's post is not a Bild Lili, although if you were wondering about that, you're not alone. When I was given this doll, I thought she might be a Bild Lili too!
- [Shirt, Trousers, and Shoes too! Let's sew something for Disney Princess Toddler dolls (and similar sized dolls) with today's free patterns! #SewingHacks #indiepatterns](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/16/shirt-trousers-and-shoes-too-lets-sew-something-for-disney-princess-toddler-dolls-and-similar-sized-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-sewinghacks-indiepatterns/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Over the course of the last couple of weeks, I've been developing tutorial videos that show you how to make the entire ensemble you see at the top of today's post. This outfit includes a short, raglan-style sleeved shirt that's slightly
- [Sew a pair of shoes for Disney Princess Toddler (and similar sized dolls) with today's free patterns! #FreePatterns #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/15/13-inch-to-17-inch-little-girl-doll-clothes-template1-change-title-2/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. It has been a while since I created a new doll shoe pattern and tutorial video, so I suppose this new and different style / size for a doll shoe pattern will be appreciated, especially by those of you who sew
- [Can you help me identify this doll? #DollCollector #Dollstagram](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/14/can-you-help-me-identify-this-doll-dollcollector-dollstagram/) - My mother always said, "If you're going to use the restroom at a place of business, then you need to also buy something." So the other day, when I went into my local thrift shop to use the bathroom, I looked through the sewing supplies first. Since they didn't have anything I wanted or needed
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: Sewing Measurements for Uneeda Wendy Dolls #TapeMeasureTuesday #VintageToys](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/13/tape-measure-tuesday-sewing-measurements-for-uneeda-wendy-dolls-tapemeasuretuesday-vintagetoys/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Sometimes when you buy a vintage Barbie pattern, it will offer a list of dolls that would fit the pattern. Among those names, you may have seen "Wendy." Well, this is probably the Wendy mentioned in those old vintage patterns. I've found my Uneeda Wendy doll (made by
- [What's the best underpants pattern for dolls? #PatternReview #SewWithMe](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/12/whats-the-best-underpants-pattern-for-barbie-imho-patternreview-sewwithme/) - Today I'll be exploring how elastic changes the fit of a pair of fashion doll underpants, when sewing the View 4 bikini bottoms from Simplicity 9054. As you can see in the image above, the View 4 patterns offer a bikini swimsuit option, which of course, can become a bra and underpants, if you're creative
- [Make a lace blouse and winter-themed skirt for 10 inch dolls with today's free patterns! #WinterCrafts #SewingProject](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/09/10-inch-doll-clothes-pattern-template-change-title/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. On Wednesday this week, I offered instructions for adding lace to the front of a doll's blouse or shirt, like you see on my DC Superhero Supergirl doll, in the image above. To learn more about how to add lace to
- [Free Sewing Patterns: Pajama, Athletic Pants, and Trousers for 13-15 Inch Toddler Dolls (Disney Princess & Wellie Wishers) #DisneyPrincess #WellieWishers](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/08/13-inch-to-17-inch-little-girl-doll-clothes-template1-change-title/) -  Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Remember the raglan-sleeved shirt for Disney Princess Toddler dolls, which I posted last week? Well today's tutorial shows you how to complete the ensemble. Today's pants patterns can be used to make the athletic pants, pajama pants, or the trousers
- [How to add a lace embellishment to one of my free shirt patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewWithMe #SewingHacks](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/07/how-to-add-a-lace-embellishment-to-one-of-my-free-shirt-patterns-chellywood-com-sewwithme-sewinghacks/) - Today I want to talk about how easy it is to add a swatch of lace to the front of a garment, to give it an extra kick! Lace is considered a notion or embellishment, and it isn't a necessary addition to a garment. But it can really jazz up an ordinary shirt or blouse.
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: Sewing Measurements for Spin Master Liv Dolls #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/06/tape-measure-tuesday-sewing-measurements-for-spin-master-liv-dolls-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Today's infographic shows you all the measurements for a Spin Master Liv doll. The male doll, Jake, is also referred to as a Spin Master doll, but his measurements (if I ever get them posted) will be offered in the doll measurements gallery under J for Jake. Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please
- [Alterations make my Disney Princess fashion doll's bra fit perfectly! #MeMadeMonday #DisneyPrincesses](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/05/alterations-make-my-disney-princess-fashion-dolls-bra-fit-perfectly-memademonday-sewvintage/) - Last week I shared the first version of the bra I made for my Disney Princess fashion doll. As you can see in the image above, it didn't turn out right. So I re-made it this past week, with these two goals in mind: I wanted to alter the pattern so it’s narrower (vertically) I
- [What are your favorite and least favorite fabrics to work with? #SewingChat #Fabrics](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/02/what-are-your-favorite-and-least-favorite-fabrics-to-work-with-sewingchat-fabrics/) - While writing yesterday's blog post, I realized I had already given away both of the shirts I'd made for my little Disney Animators doll, without ever trying them on other dolls. So I didn't have a clue which dolls could fit into yesterday's pattern. And of course, I needed this information, in order to create
- [Sew a raglan-sleeved shirt for Disney Princess Toddler dolls and other 13 inch dolls w/today's free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SlowFashion #Upcycled](https://chellywood.com/2026/01/01/sew-a-raglan-sleeved-shirt-for-disney-princess-toddler-dolls-and-other-13-inch-dolls-w-todays-free-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-slowfashion-upcycled/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I'm always trying to encourage my followers, friends, and family to recycle and re-use garment fabric whenever possible. In today's video, you'll see that I have made my doll's athletic shirt (and her matching athletic pants/joggers) out of a child's
- [Helpful Tips and FAQ's](https://chellywood.com/2017/08/03/difficulty-scale-for-free-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com/) - If you click on the question, it will take you to the answer. Do you ever take requests? Why do you give your patterns away for free? It's really nice of you to give us free patterns. What can I do in return? Do you have any sewing machine advice? Doll clothes are so tiny!
- [Did your donations and purchases make a difference on ChellyWood.com in 2025? Full disclosure... #NewYearsResolution #2025Review](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/31/did-your-donations-and-purchases-make-a-difference-on-chellywood-com-in-2025-full-disclosure-newyearsresolution-2025review/) - Today's the last day of 2025, so I think it's time to let you know how my small business (officially called ChellyWood LLC) is doing, financially. The image above shows a screenshot of my bookkeeping spreadsheet for Quarter 1 (January through March) of 2025. Sorry about the hashmarks where dates should appear. This spreadsheet is
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: typical Disney Princess fashion doll sewing measurements #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/30/tape-measure-tuesday-typical-disney-princess-fashion-doll-sewing-measurements-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To
- [Eco-Friendly Christmas: Handmade Denim Ornaments Created by a Beloved Family Member](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/26/eco-friendly-christmas-handmade-denim-ornaments-created-by-a-beloved-family-member/) - Today I just want to focus on someone special in my life... my mother-in-law, Anita. She's a gifted quilter, knitter, painter, glassmaker, gardener -- the list could go on and on -- and this year she took the festive spirit to a new level by crafting unique, handmade Christmas ornaments and decorations for her house.
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Play a game with Barbie's Friend Ship Airplane from 1972! #DoApick #vintageToys](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/25/lets-do-a-pick-play-a-game-with-barbies-friend-ship-airplane-from-1972-doapick-vintagetoys/) - It's Christmas, 2025! So today's #DoApick short is about the fun Christmas presents that were available to play with when I was a kid, growing up in the 1970's. So fun! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday. 🙂 Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: American Airlines Captain #0779 American Airlines Stewardess
- [How to Make a Santa Hat for Fashion Dolls w/FREE Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasCrafts #FreePatterns](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/24/how-to-make-a-santa-hat-for-fashion-dolls-w-free-pattern-chellywood-com-christmascrafts-freepatterns/) - In today's blog post, I will re-share my Santa Hat FREE sewing pattern. You can also use it to make an elf hat, using this pattern, as shown in the image above (left). This was really a fun and super-easy project to create, so I honestly think even beginners will be able to handle this
- [Free pattern and tutorial video for making fashion doll gloves or mittens @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #VintageFashion](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/23/free-pattern-and-tutorial-video-for-making-fashion-doll-gloves-or-mittens-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-vintagefashion-2/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's blog post shares with you a free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making a nostalgic looking pair of 1950's style fashion doll gloves, so all your vintage dolls can wear gloves with their "Sunday best" dresses! This is
- [Does the Simplicity 9054 bikini pattern for Barbie also fit Disney Princesses? #MeMadeMonday #DisneyDolls](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/22/does-the-simplicity-9054-bikini-pattern-for-barbie-also-fit-disney-princesses-memademonday-disneydolls/) - Last week I showed you the Christmas-themed boxers that I made for Ken, using Simplicity 9054 (view 8). At about the same time, I experimented with the view 4 bikini from this pattern. I used a stretchy green and white striped fabric to make the undies and the bra from View 4, and even though
- [Here are a few tips and tricks for sewing the McCall's 8531 doll clothes wardrobe for vintage Francie dolls! #MeMadeMonday #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/08/here-are-a-few-tips-and-tricks-for-sewing-the-mccalls-8531-doll-clothes-wardrobe-for-vintage-francie-dolls-memademonday-sewvintage/) - Sometimes people who visit my website for the first time think I'm offering these copyrighted patterns for free. That's not the case, of course. My website does offer free sewing patterns for Francie and similar-sized dolls, and if you need help finding those patterns, this link should help. However today's blog post is all about
- [Make a super easy peasy outfit for Baby Alive with today's free patterns! #SewEasy #CraftersCorner](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/19/make-a-super-easy-peasy-outfit-for-baby-alive-with-todays-free-patterns-seweasy-crafterscorner/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yesterday I posted pictures of three "little girl" dolls wearing this same sleeveless felt shirt and easy-to-sew elastic-waist skirt. After I'd finished that blog post, I thought to myself, "I wonder if this also fits Baby Alive...?" So I tried it
- [Quick Christmas Craft: Sew a Christmas outfit for dolls with today's free patterns! #MerryChristmas2026 #HappyHolidays2026](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/18/quick-christmas-craft-sew-a-christmas-outfit-for-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-merrychristmas2026-happyholidays2026/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, if this video looks familiar, that's because it's a re-mastered version of a video I've had available on this website for a long time, but today I'm giving it an upgrade. I've added voiceover to the original video, a
- [Time for New Year's Resolutions... What doll clothes patterns should I design in 2026? #NewYear2026 #SewingGoals](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/17/time-for-new-years-resolutions-what-doll-clothes-patterns-should-i-design-in-2026-newyear2026-sewinggoals/) - Yes, it's time for me to set my New Year's resolutions. I'd love your help. Please scroll down to the bottom of today's blog post and let me know what doll clothes you'd like me to design (and for which dolls) in 2026. I'm looking for ideas! Please submit a comment. Now, did I achieve
- [Have I finished Romeo and Juliet with Dolls, Act V (the stop-motion video) in 2025? #Goals #FreeSpeech](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/16/have-i-finished-romeo-and-juliet-with-dolls-act-v-the-stop-motion-video-in-2025-goals-freespeech/) - The first goal I set on my sewing and craft planner in January of 2025 was "Finish Romeo and Juliet, Act V! Work on this project for 30 minutes per week." But did I achieve my goal? That's what today's blog post is all about. Before I go on, I need to make my required
- [Holiday Fabrics: Magic Beyond the Season? ✨ #MeMadeMonday #SewChristmas](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/15/holiday-fabrics-magic-beyond-the-season-✨-memademonday-sewchristmas/) - I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this one everybody... When you make doll clothes out of seasonal fabrics, do these doll clothes become less fun to play with when the holidays are over? I remember playing dolls at my friend Rachel's house when we were kids, and her family actually put her dolls' holiday
- [I have some vintage Ken clothes for sale on eBay... #KenFashion #KenCollector #DeClutter](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/12/i-have-some-vintage-ken-clothes-for-sale-on-ebay-kenfashion-kencollector-declutter/) - I'm not so much a collector as a doll clothing designer, so while it's really nice to have a variety of different Ken dolls to design and sew clothes for, I don't really have a need for original doll clothes. So although a friend very generously gave me this collection of vintage Ken clothes --
- [Free Printable Patterns to Sew a Stylish Business Dress for Barbie @ ChellyWood.com #BarbieSewing #FreeDressPattern](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/11/sew-a-beautiful-business-dress-for-barbie-with-todays-free-patterns/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's lovely business dress was inspired by a real-life gorgeous dress worn by one of the ladies at the IANDS Conference that I attended in Chicago, Illinois, back in August of 2025. The lady who inspired the dress was named
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What does boot cut jeans mean? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/10/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-what-does-boot-cut-jeans-mean-sewingchat-sewingvocabulary/) - DEFINITION: A pair of pants or jeans that flare from the knee to the hem, allowing room for a pair of boots under them. This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find other definitions as well. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can learn more
- [#Sew a #summerwardrobe for your 28-inch #dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2019/05/02/sew-a-summerwardrobe-for-your-28-inch-dolls-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - This week I'm trying to catch up on my blog posts that offer lots of options for building your 28-inch doll's wardrobe. Today I'm posting the patterns and tutorials for making the easy-sew felt top and elastic-waist shorts shown in the image above (worn by the 28-inch "Just Play" Barbie). These shorts and this felt
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: DC Comics Super Girl doll sewing measurements #DCcomicsFan #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/09/tape-measure-tuesday-dc-comics-super-girl-doll-sewing-measurements-dccomicsfan-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. You'll want to pay close attention to the information on this doll's thigh measurements. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and
- [Sew an A-Line Dress for Baby Alive with Today's FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #GiftIdeas #DIYgifts](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/04/sew-an-a-line-dress-for-baby-alive-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-giftideas-diygifts/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today I have a brand new pattern for you. It's a very easy-to-make A-line dress, and it's designed to fit baby or toddler dolls that are 12 to 13 inches tall, like Baby Alive and/or the Disney Princess Toddler dolls.
- [10 Sewing Books You Can Buy Used Without Regrets #Top10 #Books #GiftIdeas](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/05/10-sewing-books-you-can-buy-used-without-regrets-top10-sewingtools/) - This list of my top "10 sewing books you can buy used without regrets" is based on a.) the books that have helped me hone my sewing skills, b.) the books that bring me inspiration to continue with my sewing projects, and c.) books that help keep my sewing projects organized. And it may surprise
- [Make a No-Sew "Quilted" Christmas Tree Ornament with my free Pattern #Quilted #ChristmasTree](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/03/make-a-no-sew-quilted-christmas-tree-ornament-with-my-free-pattern-quilted-christmastree/) - Every year during the holidays, today's tutorial video gets a bunch of views on my YouTube channel. Every video view adds a few pennies to my pocketbook, which is great! So this is a re-post, but it's a popular and fun craft project for the holidays. Hopefully my regular followers don't mind seeing it again.
- [Make a T-shirt and jeans for DC Superhero Super Girl dolls with today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DCcomics #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/21/make-a-t-shirt-and-jeans-for-dc-superhero-super-girl-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dccomics-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the third set of bullets. I first posted these patterns for the Creatable World dolls from Mattel. But they also fit modern Skipper, vintage Skipper (from the late 1980's and early 1990's) and I just discovered that they'll fit my DC Superhero Super Girl
- [Free Sewing Patterns for 10-inch DC Superhero Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/02/free-sewing-patterns-for-10-inch-dc-superhero-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Pintucks Part 2: How I salvaged Dress View A with a few modifications to McCall's 8531 for Francie #MeMadeMonday #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2025/12/01/pintucks-part-2-how-i-salvaged-dress-view-a-with-a-few-modifications-to-mccalls-8531-for-francie-memademonday-sewvintage/) - In last Monday's post, you heard about how, even I -- a very experienced doll clothes sewing enthusiast -- struggled to understand the wording "… stitching back ‘Hemlines’ from top as far as lower ends of tucks” in the McCall's doll clothes pattern 8531 for Mattel's vintage Francie dolls. I also learned that the estimate
- [Pintuck Dress for Francie -- The easiest way to learn pintucks! #MeMadeMonday #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/24/pintuck-dress-for-francie-the-easiest-way-to-learn-pintucks-memademonday-sewvintage/) - According to Wikipedia, "In sewing, a tuck is a fold or pleat in fabric that is sewn or fastened in place."* It goes on to explain that pintucks are tiny tucks. They're certainly right about that. The key word is TINY. But there's a LOT Wikipedia doesn't tell you about pintucks, and now that I've
- [Let's make a fall swing top and pants for World of Love dolls w/today's free PDF sewing patterns! #VintageDoll #FlowerPower](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/28/lets-make-a-fall-swing-top-and-pants-for-world-of-love-8-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-vintagedoll-diy/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. When I was a kid, I didn't own any of the World of Love pre-teen dolls, but my cousin Virginia did... and I was SO envious! They were the coolest dolls in town, back in the early 1970's. According
- [Happy Thanksgiving and THANK YOU to all my followers and friends! #Thanksgiving #SewingGoals and #PortlandFrogs](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/27/happy-thanksgiving-and-thank-you-to-all-my-followers-and-friends-thanksgiving-sewinggoals/) - Happy Thanksgiving to those of you who celebrate it. I'm truly thankful today, for all of you who share your love of sewing and doll crafts with me. I hope you have a pleasant day! In the video, I mention a "Portland Frogs" video. That link should take you to the absolute silliness that inspired
- [Let's make a hoodie and yoga pants for 10 inch DC Superhero Super Girl dolls w/today's free patterns #Superhero #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/26/lets-make-a-hoodie-and-yoga-pants-for-10-inch-dc-superhero-super-girl-dolls-w-todays-free-patterns-superhero-sewingprojects/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I was a little surprised when I tried this outfit on my DC Superhero Supergirl Doll, that the hood fits over her head perfectly! I first designed this athletic outfit for Barbie's little sister, Skipper, but as you can see, it
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: Robert Tonner 16 inch fashion doll sewing measurements #CollectibleDolls #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/25/tape-measure-tuesday-robert-tonner-16-inch-fashion-doll-sewing-measurements-collectibledolls-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. This beautiful doll was a gift to me, and as such, I don't actually know her name. If any collectors of Robert Tonner dolls could help me discover what her name would have been, when she first came out of the box, please feel free to leave that
- [What are the sewing measurements for Hearts for Hearts Girls dolls? Here you go! #DollsOfTheWorld #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/12/what-are-the-sewing-measurements-for-hearts-for-hearts-girls-dolls-here-you-go-hobbies-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To
- [Learning to Sew With Simplicity 1242 (AKA Simplicity 6208) Vintage Barbie Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns #CollectivelyCreate #HomeSewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/27/learning-to-sew-with-simplicity-1242-aka-simplicity-6208-vintage-barbie-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-collectivelycreate-homesewing/) - As my regular followers know, there's now a whole library of vintage and modern doll clothes sewing patterns on my website, and with each of these patterns, I offer my take on what I've learned from the patterns, what alterations may work best for these patterns, and my overall review of the pattern, as I
- [Here's how I made "Grandma's Flower Garden, Summer of 1975" #ArtJournal #Spoonflower](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/20/heres-how-i-made-grandmas-flower-garden-summer-of-1975-in-a-nutshell-artjournal-spoonflower/) - As you may have noticed, I have a few glitchy problems on my website. I'm busy behind the scenes, trying to fix all the broken links that have recently happened on ChellyWood.com, so today's blog post will be short. In the video, though, I mention the new fabric I've designed, which you can purchase in
- [Sew a halter top and ruffle skirt for Barbie with today's free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #DIYXmasGift](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/19/sew-a-halter-top-and-ruffle-skirt-for-barbie-with-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-chellywood-com-barbie-diyxmasgift/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. When I design an outfit for one doll, I often try it on many other dolls, just to see which dolls can fit in the outfit. That's how I create my bulleted list of dolls that will fit
- [Free Barbie and Ken 1950s doll clothes sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com! #FreePatterns #SewingProject](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/13/free-barbie-and-ken-1950s-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-freepatterns-sewingproject/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As you can see in the image at the top of today's blog post, Barbie and Ken are now ready to go to their high school sock hop, dressed in 1950's attire. The poodle skirt project is one that
- [Help me re-organize things on ChellyWood.com -- I need some advice! #Goals](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/18/help-me-re-organize-things-on-chellywood-com-i-need-some-advice-goals/) - When I was at the IANDS conference in Chicago, one of the ladies there asked me if I could show her what my website looks like. I watched her fiddle around on her phone, confused, trying to get from the Home Page to the American Girls doll clothes pattern page. It was kind of a
- [Besides Dawn and Pippa, what other dolls will fit in McCall's 2970? #MeMadeMonday #TinyToys](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/17/besides-dawn-and-pippa-what-other-dolls-will-fit-in-mccalls-2970-memademonday-tinytoys/) - Last week I talked in a Monday blog post about how the underpants pattern in the McCall's 2970 doll clothes pattern fits Topper Dawn and a whole slew of other tiny fashion dolls in the 6 inch tall size range. But there are two other dolls that can fit into this tiny little doll underpants
- [Learning to sew with McCall's 9061 Vintage Baby and Toddler Dolls' Wardrobe Patterns #Sewing #DollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/25/learning-to-sew-with-mccalls-9061-vintage-baby-and-toddler-dolls-wardrobe-patterns-sewing-dollcollector/) - If you're looking for details, tips, and tricks for sewing with the vintage McCall's 9061 pattern for baby and toddler dolls, you've come to the right place! In today's blog post, I'm going to give you links to the other blog posts I've written about this pattern, plus, I'll let you know what information can
- [Let's talk fabric! #Fabric #Spoonflower](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/14/lets-talk-fabric-fabric-spoonflower/) - In 2025, those of us who live in the US lost our beloved JoAnn Fabrics stores, and in the little farm town where I live, that was really my only source for buying fabrics in person. So I got creative! I started to design my own fabrics with Spoonflower. Yes, they are more expensive, but
- [Free doll clothes sewing patterns for a lovely evening gown for 10 and 1/4 inch DC Superhero Girls dolls! #DCcomics #SuperGirl #IANDS](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/13/free-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-for-a-lovely-evening-gown-for-10-and-1-4-inch-dc-superhero-girls-dolls-dccomics-supergirl-iands/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. On my website, in the 12 inch female dolls gallery, I do have a few patterns for my DC Superhero Bumblebee doll (with more on the way), but this Super Girl doll is a very different doll altogether. If you've
- ['Tis the Season for Elf on the Shelf! Let's make him an angel outfit... #ChristmasAngel #ElfOnTheShelf](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/12/tis-the-season-for-elf-on-the-shelf-lets-make-him-an-angel-outfit-christmasangel-elfontheshelf/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Some families enjoy a game of hiding their Elf on the Shelf, and one of the best places to hide him is in plain sight. Why not make him a tree-topper? In December of 2023, I published my Barbie Angel patterns,
- [Let's make Christmas angel wings for Barbie with today's free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasProjects #HolidayCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/14/lets-make-christmas-angel-wings-for-barbie-with-todays-free-pattern-chellywood-com-christmasprojects-holidaycrafts/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I've had this "Barbie angel wings" craft project on the back burner for a very long time! I'm sure some of you saw the angel wings when you downloaded
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: Bendable Leg Ken (Malaysia 1968) sewing measurements #KenDolls #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/11/tape-measure-tuesday-bendable-leg-ken-malaysia-1968-sewing-measurements-kendolls-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. You'll notice that today's infographic has an unusual heading: "Bendable Leg Ken (Malaysia 1968)." What's that all about? I'll tell you what I know in today's blog post. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result
- [What are the smallest underpants you've ever made? #MeMadeMonday #TinyThings](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/10/what-are-the-smallest-underpants-youve-ever-made-memademonday-tinythings/) - This little fashion doll sewing pattern which was produced by McCall in 1971 offers six different outfits for little tiny six inch dolls, like the Topper Dawn dolls. In fact, it seems to fit a number of very small fashion dolls. I've listed them in the purple textbox for you. But there's more to this
- [Make miniature Christmas stockings with today's free sewing pattern #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/07/sew-some-teeny-tiny-miniature-christmas-stockings-with-todays-free-pattern-holidaycrafts-christmascrafts/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Today’s tutorial video shows you how to make a Christmas stocking for your 1:6 scale dollhouse or diorama. Yes, I’ve posted this tutorial and this stocking pattern before, but two years
- [Lessons from Vintage Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/30/lessons-from-vintage-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - NOTE: These are not free doll clothes patterns! If you would like to download any of the hundreds of free, printable sewing patterns that I offer on this website, please view this video to learn how to find free patterns to fit the doll you're sewing for. With that said, please click on the doll
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Barbie Pajamas for Christmas #DoApick #vintageToys](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/06/lets-do-a-pick-barbie-pajamas-for-christmas-doapick-vintagetoys/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: "Sweet Dreams" #973 "Nighty-Negligee" #965 Two Piece Pajamas Fashion Pak What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you
- [If you want to show your support... please #Vote!](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/05/if-you-want-to-show-your-support-vote-and-or-like-please/) - Okay everybody, I'm going to make today's blog post short and to-the-point. I've designed another fabric! What do you think? I painted apple blossoms, peach blossoms, and chrysanthemums in gouache, using a realistic approach. And then for the smaller flowers, I've tried to make them look more child-like because this fabric is called "Grandma's Flower
- [LOL Surprise OMG Doll's Sewing Measurements #LOLsurprise #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/04/lol-surprise-omg-dolls-sewing-measurements-lolsurprise-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. I think we can all agree that while Curvy Barbie has lovely curves, my Bumblebee doll from the LOL Surprise OMG lineup has Curvy Barbie beat in the curves department! And that can make it challenging to sew for an LOL OMG doll. So here, for your convenience,
- [Tips and Tricks for Making Doll Underwear for Jem and the Holograms! #Jem #80sToys](https://chellywood.com/2025/11/03/tips-and-tricks-for-making-doll-underwear-for-jem-and-the-holograms-jem-80stoys/) - If you're already familiar with Advance 9939, you may say to yourself, "Wait, that's a Barbie pattern, not a Jem and the Holograms pattern." Well the underpants pattern from Advance 9939 doesn't fit Jem, but the bloomers pattern does! Go back to read about the sewing vocabulary definition for bloomers, which I posted on October
- [Doll quilts for sale! #Christmas2025 #GiftIdeas](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/31/doll-quilts-for-sale-christmas2025-giftideas/) - If you've been making 18 inch doll clothes or baby doll clothes for your child or grandchild for Christmas, today's blog post is a reminder that I have not one, but two handmade quilts for sale in my Etsy store, which would be great as part of your doll clothes Christmas gift bundle! My mother-in-law,
- [How to make a swirly skirt with a ruffle for Curvy Barbie #FallFashion #SewWithMe](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/30/how-to-make-a-swirly-skirt-with-a-ruffle-for-curvy-barbie-fallfashion-sewwithme/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Ever since I designed this skirt, I've been calling it "Lisa's skirt" because Lisa, the lady who ran the bookstore at the Chicago IANDS conference inspired today's skirt project. And along with today's skirt pattern, I'm including the pattern and tutorial
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What does boatneck mean? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/29/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-what-does-boatneck-mean-sewingchat-sewingvocabulary/) - DEFINITION: This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find other definitions as well. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can learn more about my affiliate marketing program on the Privacy Policy page. An elasticized boatneck is also sometimes called a "elastic boatneck" or a "relaxed
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Monster High dolls? #MonsterHigh #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/28/tape-measure-tuesday-what-are-the-sewing-measurements-for-monster-high-dolls-monsterhigh-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Please note that Monster High dolls are all just a wee bit different. For example, the Pearl Serpentine doll has two heads! I chose my Gilda Goldstag doll to use for measurements because her basic body type is probably going to apply to the broadest bunch of Monster High dolls from that era. It should
- [How to find free doll clothes sewing patterns online @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/25/how-to-find-free-doll-clothes-patterns-for-dolls-of-many-shapes-and-sizes-chellywood-com-sewing-dollclothespatterns/) - Navigating on ChellyWood.com You've reached the page that shows how to navigate ChellyWood.com, to find the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit the doll you're wanting to sew for. If you want to find just baby doll clothes sewing patterns, you may find this tutorial video helpful too. If you're
- [I'm making a new class, and I'd like your input!](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/24/im-making-a-new-class-and-id-like-your-input/) - Today's blog post will be brief for me, but I'd really like everyone who reads this to PLEASE add to the comments section. So this is more about what you have to say than what I do, okay? I'm designing a new course for C&T Publishing, and I need to know these things as I
- [DIY Halloween Skirts for Barbie: Spooky Sewing Series Part 5 #HalloweenSewing #DIYHalloween](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/23/diy-halloween-skirts-for-barbie-spooky-sewing-series-part-5-halloweensewing-diyhalloween/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. When I first designed this skirt, I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. The "comma shape" was the best I could come up with to match the skirt my friend Lisa was wearing at the IANDS conference in
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: Bloomers... What are they? #Couture #HistoricalSewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/22/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-bloomers-what-are-they-couture-historicalsewing/) - DEFINITIONS: A woman’s undergarment worn during the Victorian era, designed like trousers but having gathers below the knee, often worn to allow freedom of movement when riding a bicycle Discretionary short pants worn under a cheerleader’s skirt Underpants (esp. those with ruffles, often for young girls) This is my own definition. Of course you can
- [What are the Mirabel Madrigal doll's sewing measurements? Well here you go! #Latinas #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/21/what-are-the-mirabel-madrigal-dolls-sewing-measurements-well-here-you-go-latinas-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To
- [Why do the same sewing patterns sometimes have different numbers? #VintageSewing #RetroToys](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/20/why-do-the-same-sewing-patterns-sometimes-have-different-numbers-vintagesewing-retrotoys/) - I recently added Simplicity 1242 to my vintage doll clothes pattern collection. When I looked it up on eBay, I discovered this exact same pattern used to be called Simplicity 6208. What's up with that? I mean yeah, it's a super cute pattern, whisking me back to bygone days with its charm, but why did
- [DIY Halloween Skirts for Barbie: Spooky Sewing Series Part 4 #Halloween2025 #HalloweenParty](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/17/diy-halloween-skirts-for-barbie-spooky-sewing-series-part-4-halloween2025-halloweenparty/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's "Spooky Halloween Skirt" and cotton shirt project is actually one I've designed for Barbie and the Queens of Africa in previous blog posts, but today's post shows this particular shirt and skirt together for the first time. When I sewed
- [Barbie and friends are headed to a Halloween dance... Watch the stop-motion video! #StopMotion #HalloweenKids](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/16/barbie-and-friends-are-headed-to-a-halloween-dance-watch-the-stop-motion-video-stopmotion-halloweenkids/) - My regular followers have been enjoying my "Spooky Sewing" series, where you learn how to make the outfits featured in today's stop motion video, using my free doll clothes sewing patterns and tutorial videos. This series will continue next week as well. Today's video includes both a super fun dance scene in stop-motion and a
- [Doll of the Day: Can you help me identify this handsome gentleman? #ActionFigures #Dolls](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/15/doll-of-the-day-can-you-help-me-identify-this-handsome-gentleman-actionfigures-dolls/) - I found this muscle-bound fellow at a yard sale, and I'm designing some clothes to fit him. But who is he? I have no idea! The only clue I have is the letter "M" on his sleeve. It's bright orange-ish-yellow and black, on a black and white circular background. Does anyone remember him? Feel free to
- [DIY Halloween Skirts for Barbie: Spooky Sewing Series Part 3 #HalloweenDIY #DIYHalloween](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/14/diy-halloween-skirts-for-barbie-spooky-sewing-series-part-3-halloweendiy-diyhalloween/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's "Spooky Halloween Skirt" and cotton shirt project is actually one I've designed for Barbie, Ideal Tammy, and other dolls, but today I'm posting the outfit for Petite Barbie dolls for the first time. To adjust a pattern that was designed
- [Duplicating Donna's Jacket with Simplicity 1242 and an Inspiring Woman, Ida B. Wells #Sewing #WomensHistory](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/13/duplicating-donnas-jacket-with-simplicity-1242-and-an-inspiring-woman-ida-b-wells-sewing-womenshistory/) - As I've said in my earlier blog posts, I was so moved by the people I met in Chicago at the IANDS conference, that I created doll clothes to represent each of the people I met while I was there. This doll is meant to represent a woman named Donna. I worked with her in
- [DIY Halloween Skirts for Barbie: Spooky Sewing Series Part 2 #HalloweenBarbie #BarbieHalloween](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/10/diy-halloween-skirts-for-barbie-spooky-sewing-series-part-2-halloweenbarbie-barbiehalloween/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's "Spooky Halloween Skirt" and top project is actually one I've designed in pink and white in the past, and you can find this project under Barbie, Sindy, and a few other dolls, when you link out from the home page.
- [Learning to sew with Advance sewing pattern 2896 #VintageSewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/12/what-can-we-learn-from-advance-sewing-pattern-2896-vintagesewing-dollclothespatterns/) - I love, love love this vintage Barbie doll clothes pattern, from Sew-Easy Patterns by Advance, which was published in 1962. It's called the "Around-the-Clock" wardrobe, and it was designed to fit the original Mattel Barbie dolls. Today's blog post gives you an opportunity to revisit those older posts right here, so you can learn more
- [Make your Curvy Barbie an animal print blouse, PLUS details about my trip to Chicago! #BookStore #Fashionista](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/09/sew-an-animal-print-shirt-with-3-4-length-sleeves-plus-details-about-my-trip-to-chicago-bookstore-fashionista/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. If you regularly follow my blog posts, you may recall that I attended the IANDS conference in Chicago, back in August. I was so inspired by the people I met at that conference, that I've begun the process of designing
- [DIY Halloween Skirts for Barbie: Spooky Sewing Series Part 1 #Halloween #HalloweenParty](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/08/halloween-barbie-skirt-1-halloween/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's "Spooky Halloween Skirt" and top project is actually the same outfit I posted last Easter, but with a couple of simple alterations. If you're not sure what I mean by "alterations," Scroll down past the needle and cross-stitches. That's where
- [Tape Measure Tuesday with the BIG 11 inch Strawberry Shortcake doll #StrawberryShortcake #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/07/tape-measure-tuesday-with-the-big-11-inch-strawberry-shortcake-doll-strawberryshortcake-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To
- [When your pattern doesn't fit on the fabric, what do you do? #SewingTips #couture](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/06/when-your-pattern-doesnt-fit-on-the-fabric-what-do-you-do-sewingtips-couture/) - We've all had it happen. You're thinking, "A fat quarter should be enough to make this little doll dress. Right?" You get home, start pinning the pattern pieces onto the fabric, and then... "Oh crap." That fat quarter isn't quite long enough for the skirt's ruffle (or whatever piece still needs pinning). What can you
- [Learning to sew with Simplicity 8281 doll clothes patterns #VintageDolls #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/27/old-patterns-from-chellys-collection-vintage-barbie-learning-to-sew-with-simplicity-8281-doll-clothes-patterns-vintagedolls-dollclothespatterns/) - I can't look at Simplicity 8281 without getting a happy feeling in my heart of hearts. I have so many memories associated with this wonderful doll clothes pattern! It dates back to 1977, but I don't think I owned the pattern until closer to 1979. I would have been about 12 years old then, and
- [I have something new for sale in my Etsy store... #AGdolls #giftsforgirls](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/03/i-have-something-new-for-sale-in-my-etsy-store-agdolls-giftsforgirls/) - It might look like AI made the image above, but actually, I used my Canva account to design that image. However the quilt is another story. It's entirely made by hand, with careful hand stitching, by my mother-in-law, Anita. At 18 by 22 inches, this rail fence style doll quilt is the perfect size for
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Take Skipper to Church #DollLovers #DollCommunity](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/02/lets-do-a-pick-take-skipper-to-church-dolllovers-dollcommunity/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Best Buy Skipper Fashion #8610 (yellow dress with rickrack trim) Best Buy Skipper Fashion #3373 (red floral skirt with white cotton top) Best Buy Skipper Fashion #8611 (traditional schoolgirl outfit) What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls,
- [Which dolls do you have trouble finding shoes for? #DollShoes #DollCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2025/10/01/which-dolls-do-you-have-trouble-finding-shoes-for-dollshoes-dollcollectors/) - Yesterday I posted the image above on this blog post offering free doll clothes sewing patterns for my 9 and 1/2 inch Moana fashion doll. But did you notice her shoes? They don't fit her very well... Take a close look at the image on the left, and you'll see that these little red Mary
- [Free sewing patterns for 9.5 inch Moana doll's shorts and cropped summer top @ ChellyWood.com #DisneyFan #indiepatterns](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/30/free-sewing-patterns-for-9-5-inch-moana-dolls-shorts-and-top-chellywood-com-disneyfan-indiepatterns/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, if you're a regular follower, you've probably seen today's outfit on a different doll. I like to re-post similar outfits on different dolls, so I can add links from (in this case) the Moana gallery of free patterns to this
- [Are denim vests back in style in 2025? #SewingPodcast #FashionHistory](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/29/are-denim-vests-back-in-style-in-2025-lovetosewpodcast-sewcialists/) - I started my 7th grade year in the fall of 1979, and I distinctly remember owning an outfit that included a denim vest. It came with a pretty ruffled skirt made of tan denim, a white top made of lightweight cotton, and a tan denim vest with cream-colored topstitching. My aunt, Harriet, took me on
- [Free sewing patterns for Strawberry Shortcake character dolls -- including A4 PDF! #StrawberryShortcakeCollection #StrawberryShortcake](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/26/lets-make-blueberry-muffins-gingham-dress-with-bell-sleeves-80skid-collectibles-2/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's free patterns and tutorial videos will help you make the entire ensemble worn by the Blueberry Muffin character in the Strawberry Shortcake cartoon from the 1980's. I designed these doll clothes to fit my own Blueberry Muffin doll (made by
- [Let's make Blueberry Muffin's gingham dress with bell sleeves! #80skid #Collectibles](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/25/lets-make-blueberry-muffins-gingham-dress-with-bell-sleeves-80skid-collectibles/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Week by week, I've been building on an ensemble for Blueberry Muffin, a little doll from the Strawberry Shortcake doll lineup from the late 1970's and early 1980's. Today's tutorial shows you how to make a bell-sleeved dress for Strawberry Shortcake
- [Here's a crafting idea that is a little... ahem... embarrassing... #HalloweenParty #HalloweenPartyIdeas](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/24/heres-a-crafting-idea-that-is-a-little-ahem-embarrassing-halloweenparty-halloweenpartyideas/) - I bought these plastic skulls thinking I would make them into dolls. Yes, you read that right. I know what you're thinking... "What on earth? That's crazy!" Yeah. I know. 😳 Before I go on, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more
- [Do you sew when you travel? And a quick look at my latest #Travel adventures! #SewingChat](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/23/do-you-sew-when-you-travel-travel-sewingchat/) - Usually when I travel, I take a stash of cut-out bits and pieces of dolls' clothes to sew. There's almost always "down time," no matter what the trip entails, and I use that time to sew doll clothes. On my way to the IANDS conference in Chicago at the end of August, I did some
- [How to sew raglan sleeves by hand #VintageSewing #HandSewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/22/how-to-sew-raglan-sleeves-by-hand-vintagesewing-handsewing/) - As most of my regular followers know, when it comes to making clothes for dolls, I really like to sew by hand. If I'm using a slippery or curly fabric, like satin or jersey, I definitely prefer sewing by hand. For today's project -- a raglan-sleeved Barbie shirt--I sewed it from start to finish, using
- [Crafting a Spooktacular Halloween: Free Sewing Patterns for Skipper & Stacie Dolls #HalloweenParty #CraftProjects](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/19/free-patterns-for-skippers-halloween-party-outfit-halloweenparty-craftprojects/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Incorporate creativity into your Halloween celebrations with my free sewing patterns designed for vintage 1980's Skipper and modern Stacie dolls. This blog post will guide you through a fun and engaging party craft project that parents and children alike will enjoy.
- [Let's make a Strawberry Shortcake doll's pinafore with free sewing patterns! #BlueberryMuffin #VintageToys](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/18/lets-make-a-strawberry-shortcake-dolls-pinafore-with-free-sewing-patterns-blueberrymuffin-vintagetoys/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Last week I gave you a new sewing pattern for making doll clothes that will fit the Strawberry Shortcake character dolls from the late 1970's and 1980's. To revisit last week's tutorial video which showed how to make the teeny-tiny tights,
- [I'm going to design a new class... What are your thoughts? #SewingLesson #DIY](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/17/im-going-to-design-a-new-class-please-vote-on-what-topic-i-should-cover-sewinglesson-diy/) - I'm ready to start planning my next class, for C&T Publishing's Creative Spark online learning platform. In the comments, please let me know what type of course you'd like me to teach next. Here are some thoughts I've had: How to design your own doll dresses How to design your own doll shirts and blouses
- [What are the sewing measurements for a Strawberry Shortcake doll? #StrawberryShortcake #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/16/what-are-the-sewing-measurements-for-a-strawberry-shortcake-doll-strawberryshortcake-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To
- [How do you stop obsessing about a project? #SewingProjects #VintageBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/15/how-do-you-stop-obsessively-thinking-about-your-sewing-projects-sewingprojects-dollclothespatterns-2/) - My brain has been stuck on the idea that I need to sew the red and white striped T-shirt from my Simplicity 8281 vintage doll clothes pattern for not just months, but YEARS now. Of course I have other, more important projects underway. And now it's time for my disclaimer statement: many of my
- [How to Sew Apron Ties -- Aprons make great gifts for the whole family! #HolidaySewing #ChristmasGiftIdeas](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/12/how-to-sew-apron-ties-aprons-make-great-gifts-for-the-whole-family-holidaysewing-christmasgiftideas-2/) - Maybe you've been thinking about sewing an apron for each of your family members as Christmas gifts, or even to use at Thanksgiving, when the whole family is visiting. It's definitely not too early to start planning your holiday sewing projects! And honestly, aprons don't take long to make. Before I go on, I need
- [Free sewing patterns for Strawberry Shortcake's striped green tights! #StrawberryShortcake #Miniatures](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/11/free-sewing-patterns-for-strawberry-shortcakes-striped-green-tights-strawberryshortcake-miniatures/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Of all the items of clothing for the tiny vintage Kenner Strawberry Shortcake dolls, the things kids tended to lose most were the itty bitty shoes and the little green striped tights. A replacement pair can cost between $10 and
- [Free printable PDF sewing patterns for the BIG 17 inch Monster High dolls #MonsterHigh #MHdoll](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/10/free-printable-pdf-sewing-patterns-for-the-big-17-inch-monster-high-dolls-monsterhigh-mhdoll/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, this sleeveless top and jeans pattern set has been available on my website before, but in the past, it wasn't available as a PDF (easy-to-print) sewing pattern. Rather, my patterns only existed here as a JPG image that you could
- [What's the best thread for beginners? Please join the discussion! #Sewing #LearningToSew](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/09/whats-the-best-thread-for-beginners-please-join-the-discussion-sewing-learningtosew/) - Recently I received a comment on my blog, asking me to give advice on which type of thread a beginner should use. The answer I gave is the subject of today's blog post, but if you have an opinion, please feel free to leave it in the comments at the bottom of today's post! Before
- [What are the best patterns for Barbie capes? #FashionDolls #SewWithMe](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/08/what-are-the-best-patterns-for-fashion-doll-capes-fashiondolls-sewwithme/) - Fall is right around the corner, so we'll need to keep our little dolls warm. A coat is easy enough to make, but capes are usually even easier! Before you read on, please note that many of my links are affiliate marketing links. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more
- [Please Vote for My Hand-Painted Celtic Knots in the Snow in the #SpoonflowerDesignChallenge on #Spoonflower](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/05/please-vote-for-my-hand-painted-celtic-knots-in-the-spoonflower-design-contest/) - Last Thursday I published a YouTube short, showing me making my hand-painted Celtic knots, and I announced that it would be available as a fabric you could purchase in my Spoonflower store. I've entered my Celtic knots fabric design in the Spoonflower Design Challenge contest, and I'd love it if you'd vote for my fabric!
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Back to School Coats for Francie or Skipper! #BarbieGames #BarbieFun](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/04/lets-do-a-pick-back-to-school-coats-for-francie-or-skipper-barbiegames-barbiefun/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Francie's brown coat with collar and matching hat, Best Buy #8646 Francie's long red and white coat with matching purse, Best Buy #3368 Skipper's red velvet coat with furry collar, Best Buy #8613 What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was
- [Men's and Women's Fashion in History #EuropeanHistory #AmericanHistory](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/03/mens-and-womens-fashion-in-history-europeanhistory-americanhistory/) - The video above comes from the Catherine Sews YouTube channel. I love a good romp through fashion history, and Catherine (who like me is retiring from her teaching career to focus on her own creativity) takes us on a wonderful journey through fashion history in this video, which chronicles both men's and women's fashion, from
- [Fashion Doll History from the DAR Museum #FashionDolls #History](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/02/fashion-doll-history-from-the-dar-museum-fashiondolls-history/) - The video above comes from the DAR Museum's YouTube channel. As a member of the DAR myself (the Daughters of the American Revolution), I have thoroughly enjoyed some of the podcasts and YouTube videos the DAR Museum has done on sewing history. To see the whole "Making-Meaning-Memory: A Sewn in America Symposium" playlist, please click
- [What is a hook and eye closure, and how do you sew one? #SewingHacks #SewWithMe](https://chellywood.com/2025/09/01/what-is-a-hook-and-eye-closure-and-how-do-you-sew-one-sewingtips-crafting/) - Today I'm going to explain how to sew a hook and eye onto the back of a doll's garment. Specifically, I'll be working with the bodice for Dress View 6 in the Simplicity doll clothes wardrobe pattern 5861 for vintage Skipper dolls. Let's stat with a quick explanation of the notion referred to as a
- [A little-known fact about Chelly Wood, the doll clothing designer, YouTuber, and writer...](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/26/a-little-known-fact-about-chelly-wood-the-doll-clothing-designer-youtuber-and-writer/) - Okay. Brace yourselves. I’m about to reveal something very unusual about myself. Are you ready for this? Ahem. I am a near-death experiencer. Yes, you read that right. I have had not one but three – count ‘em THREE – near-death experiences. As a social media personality, writer, and YouTuber, I have an agent. Her
- [What do I need to use my sewing machine? #SewingMachine #LearningToSew](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/29/what-do-i-need-to-use-my-sewing-machine-sewingmachine-learningtosew/) - Recently I saw a Reddit post that asked, "What do I need, to use my new sewing machine?" So I thought this might be a good follow-up topic to the last two Friday posts, which answered the questions, "Which sewing machine brand is the best?" and "What brand of iron do you use?" For today's
- [What are raglan shirts? -- Here's a quick explanation! #Sewing #HandmadeWithLove](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/18/what-are-raglan-shirts-heres-a-quick-explanation-sewing-handmadewithlove/) - In the image at the top of today's blog post, Ken is modeling a handmade raglan-sleeved T-shirt, but what, exactly, does "raglan" mean? Well, in today's blog post, we'll dig deep into the differences between a set-in sleeve and a raglan sleeve, looking at doll clothes sewing patterns for both kinds. If you're wondering about
- [Celtic Knots and Patterns... Celebrating Celtic Heritage with Style #Scotland #Art](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/28/celtic-knots-and-patterns-celebrating-my-celtic-heritage-with-style-scotland-art/) - Some of you are already aware that I've begun experimenting with painting and fabric design. I now have an account on Spoonflower where you can see and (if you're interested) purchase the fabrics I've designed. Of course I'm just learning how to make my own fabrics, and I'm by no means an expert at this
- [Free Patterns to Sew a Summer Top and Skirt for 6¾-Inch Strawberry Shortcake Dolls #StrawberryShortcake #CraftyMom](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/27/free-patterns-to-sew-a-summer-top-and-skirt-for-6¾-inch-strawberry-shortcake-dolls-strawberryshortcake-craftymom/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. It's confession time. Strawberry Shortcake actually belonged to my younger sister's generation, not mine. I was a typically snooty middle-school girl when the original Strawberry Shortcake dolls came out in the late 1970's and early 1980's. So I didn't fall in
- [What is the best brand of sewing machine for home use? And what type of machine did you learn to sew on? #Sewing #LearningToSew](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/22/what-is-the-best-brand-of-sewing-machine-for-home-use-and-what-type-of-machine-did-you-learn-to-sew-on-sewing-learningtosew/) - Last week we shared our favorite brands of irons. Today I want to hear about what brand of sewing machine you use, and is it a good one or not? I'll also share the brands I've used over the years, along with my own opinion about each of them. However, before I start describing sewing
- [Look at what I found! Oooh la-la! #Lucky #Treasures](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/04/look-at-what-i-found-oooh-la-la-lucky-treasures/) - I absolutely love hearing the stories about each and every one of you, my fellow doll clothes sewing enthusiasts! For example, on Wednesday, July 23rd, I asked you what you were working on, and I got some really cool responses! (If you didn't see the comments, you should really go back to that blog post
- [Where can I find free sewing patterns for 18 inch dolls? Please help spread the news! #Free #SewingPatterns #EasyDIY](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/21/where-can-i-find-free-sewing-patterns-for-18-inch-dolls-please-help-spread-the-news-free-sewingpatterns-easydiy/) - My regular followers are probably wondering why I've posted so many "How to find" videos on my YouTube channel. Well, believe it or not, I still get questions -- in fact I got one on my YouTube channel on Saturday -- asking me how to find the patterns on this website. I've been on
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What is bias tape used for? #SewWithMe #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/20/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-what-is-bias-tape-used-for-sewingchat-sewingvocabulary/) - DEFINITION: Bias tape is fabric that has been cut on the bias, making it very flexible. When folded and sewn around a circular edge, its flexibility keeps it from winding in waves (as can be problematic in a rolled hem). This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find other
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: Best Friends Club Ink (BFC Ink) Dolls' Sewing Measurements! #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/19/tape-measure-tuesday-best-friends-club-ink-bfc-ink-dolls-sewing-measurements-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Today's infographic shows the sewing measurements for the Best Friends Club Ink (also known as BFC Ink) dolls. These dolls are highly articulated and very collectible! Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this
- [What's the best small iron for sewing projects? #SewingTips #SewingMeetUp](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/15/whats-the-best-small-iron-for-sewing-projects-sewingtips-sewingmeetup/) - Once in a while I get questions from followers about the everyday tools I sometimes take for granted, like the types of irons I use for my doll clothes sewing projects. Recently, in fact, someone left a comment on one of my YouTube tutorials, asking about the small, pink, travel-sized iron that appears in that
- [Fashion Doll Clothes Patterns (Free Barbie Patterns) and How to Find Them Online #FreeStuff #SewingPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/14/fashion-doll-clothes-patterns-free-barbie-patterns-and-how-to-find-them-online-freestuff-sewingpatterns/) - Today's tutorial video shows how to find free sewing patterns for fashion dolls like Barbie (and others) online, using ChellyWood.com's library of free PDF sewing patterns. Sometimes people come to my website and leave a comment that says, "I'm looking for free Bratz doll clothes patterns" or "Do you have any patterns for the Disney
- [Free one-piece swimsuit PDF sewing pattern for 14 inch dolls! #August #SummerFun](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/13/free-one-piece-swimsuit-sewing-pattern-for-14-inch-dolls-august-summerfun/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I designed the swimsuit you see above as a prototype for the 13 inch Judy Littlechap doll, so I was surprised to discover that it actually fits the Hearts for Hearts Girls 14 inch dolls. However, please be advised that you
- [How can I tell if McCalls 9061 vintage patterns will fit my AG dolls? I have 2 methods! #SewingTips #SewingHacks](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/11/how-can-i-tell-if-mccalls-9061-vintage-patterns-will-fit-my-ag-dolls-i-have-2-methods-sewingtips-sewinghacks/) - When you look at a vintage pattern, do you sometimes wonder whether or not it will fit your modern dolls? Nobody wants to waste time making, for example, the nightgown in View E above, if they're not sure it will fit. Right? In today's blog post, I'm going to show you a couple of tricks
- [We're making sandals for 18-inch dolls @ ChellyWood.com! #crafts with #AGdolls](https://chellywood.com/2020/11/25/were-making-sandals-for-18-inch-dolls-chellywood-com-crafts-with-agdolls/) - Last week I gave you the lilac-colored pants pattern and the free printable halter top pattern. Then yesterday I gave you the duffle bag or gym bag pattern. Today I'm re-visiting this pattern once again, and re-posting the older how-to-make-doll-sandals video, so you can make your whole 18" doll outfit complete! Now this tutorial shows
- [Sew a Shirt and Skirt Doll Clothes Outfit for 18" #Dolls w/Free PDF #Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidaySewing](https://chellywood.com/2019/11/28/sew-a-shirt-and-skirt-doll-clothes-outfit-for-18-dolls-w-free-pdf-patterns-chellywood-com-holidaysewing/) - I realize it isn't that different from what I've posted already this week, but here's yet another PDF pattern conversion. As I've said before, I'm working on converting all my JPG patterns to easy-download PDF doll clothes patterns. These are the patterns and tutorials that will help you create the outfit you see in the
- [Sew this beautiful holiday outfit for your 18-inch dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DIYgifts #AmericanGirlDolls](https://chellywood.com/2020/11/13/sew-this-beautiful-holiday-outfit-for-your-18-inch-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-diygifts-americangirldolls/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yesterday I gave you the pattern and tutorial for making the skirt shown in the image above, but today I'm going to include both the skirt pattern and the shirt pattern, so you can make the whole outfit. If the long-sleeved
- [Sew this "Confetti" top and skirt set for 18-inch dolls (with free patterns) @ ChellyWood.com #18inchDolls #DollPlay](https://chellywood.com/2020/09/15/sew-this-confetti-top-and-skirt-set-for-18-inch-dolls-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-18inchdolls-dollplay/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Summer is winding down, but I've wanted to finish posting the patterns and tutorials for making this pretty "confetti" top and matching skirt for a long time. So this week, I'm making sure I get this set posted! Today's free printable
- [Sew a complete outfit for your 18-inch dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2020/11/27/sew-a-complete-outfit-for-your-18-inch-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-amsewing-dollclothes/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. One of my fans or followers desperately needed a PDF of 18-inch doll pants at the start of November, so about a week ago, I hastily started converting all the parts and pieces of the outfit you see at the
- [Learning to sew with a vintage Holly Hobbie plush doll pattern #HollyHobbie #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/11/what-can-we-learn-from-a-vintage-holly-hobby-plush-doll-pattern-hollyhobby-dollclothespatterns/) - Have you ever made a plush doll? Well I have. In fact, this Holly Hobbie doll and clothing pattern provided me with the patterns for making my first plush doll, and I have happy memories of working with this pattern. To read what I've written about this pattern in past blog posts, just click on
- [Ancient Celtic artwork inspired my fabric designs... What do you think? #CelticArt #CelticKnot](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/07/ancient-celtic-artwork-inspired-my-fabric-designs-what-do-you-think-celticart-celticknot/) - Did you know that Wood, my last name, is Scottish? When my aunt visited Scotland, she was surprised by how many Scottish people shared our last name. In fact, the Wood clan has its own registered plaid! (It's a little different from the plaid I designed, which you'll see later in this blog post.)
- [Full Disclosure: Here's how I use AI (AKA artificial intelligence) in my creative process... #SewingWithAI #SmartSewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/08/full-disclosure-heres-how-i-use-ai-aka-artificial-intelligence-in-my-creative-process-sewingwithai-smartsewing/) - First, it should be noted that some of my competitors on YouTube are non-human AI sewing tutorials. It is my belief that my own sewing tutorials have been used to create these (together with the tutorials made by other human sewists and designers), in many cases without our consent. This is especially true of certain
- [Create stylish Barbie pajamas using my free PDF sewing patterns, including A4 patterns! #Sewing #Pajamas](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/06/create-stylish-pajama-sets-with-vintage-flannel-free-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-included-sewing-pajamas/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. It might surprise you to learn that I actually use my own patterns pretty frequently, and recently I wanted to make some pajamas for Barbie. I went looking for the image you see above in my Barbie gallery, and I was
- [Top 5 BEST sites for doll collectors and doll sewing enthusiasts... Please share your favorites too! #DollCollector #DIY](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/01/top-5-best-sites-for-doll-collectors-and-doll-sewing-enthusiasts-please-share-your-favorites-too-dollcollector-diy/) - Now that I'm retired from my job as a school librarian, I have a lot more time on my hands! I have more time for crafting, sewing, and learning. So I thought I'd ask all of you -- my followers and friends -- "What YouTube channels, what websites, and what resources do you use in
- [FREE 8 and 3/4 inch (22 cm) tall L.O.L. Surprise! OMG doll clothes sewing patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/06/free-3-and-3-4-inch-22-cm-tall-l-o-l-surprise-omg-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I've created a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Creatable World Dolls? Here they are! #TapeMeasureTuesday #CreatableWorld](https://chellywood.com/2025/08/05/tape-measure-tuesday-what-are-the-sewing-measurements-for-creatable-world-dolls-here-they-are-tapemeasuretuesday-creatableworld/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To
- [Free doll clothes sewing patterns for 18 inch doll's bikini swimsuit @ ChellyWood.com #AmericanGirl](https://chellywood.com/2018/09/05/todays-tutorial-shows-how-to-make-a-dolls-swimsuit-top-chellywood-com-w-free-patterns/) - Here's the tutorial for the 18-inch doll bikini swimsuit top that I've been tooting my own horn about! I'm really excited about this swimsuit project, and I hope you really enjoy making it! As a reminder, this swimsuit pattern uses jersey fabric, but you could probably just as easily use real swimsuit fabric for it.
- [Make a sleeveless nightgown for 18 inch dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #AmericanGirl #Fiskars](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/11/make-a-summer-nightgown-for-18-inch-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-americangirl-agdolls/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's little African safari animal themed nightgown was a gift I gave my niece, Emily, for her birthday this year. She got a Kaya doll just like mine, a bed to lay her in, pajamas (this nightgown), a pillow with
- [FREE 18 inch doll underpants / panties patterns (including A4 sewing patterns -- doll pants/knickers) @ ChellyWood.com #18inchDolls #FreeSewingPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/31/free-18-inch-doll-clothes-patterns-including-a4-sewing-patterns-for-panties-underpants-with-lace-ruffle-chellywood-com-18inchdolls-freesewingpatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. With today's free, printable PDF sewing patterns (including A4 patterns), you can make a pair of bikini bottoms for your doll (and yes, I also have a free pattern for the bikini top), or you can make a pair of
- [Sew a basic party dress for Barbie with free A4 and American patterns @ ChellyWood.com #UKsewing #DollsClothes](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/30/sew-a-basic-party-dress-for-barbie-with-free-a4-and-american-patterns-chellywood-com-uksewing-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This party dress has been available on my website for some time now, and in fact, it's one of the most popular patterns on my website! But in the past, I didn't know how to convert my patterns into
- [Tips for Buying Used Doll Clothes Patterns on eBay @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2021/05/17/tips-for-buying-used-doll-clothes-patterns-on-ebay-chellywood-com-amsewing-dollclothes-2/) - Have you ever purchased doll clothes sewing patterns on eBay? I have. In fact, the pattern pictured above, McCall's Crafts pattern 4400, was one I purchased about a year ago. Yes, the pattern you see in the image above is outdated, but there are some timeless patterns in this set, as well as out-of-style
- [American Girl doll sewing measurements #18inchdoll #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/29/american-girl-doll-measurements-18inchdoll-sewingprojects/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To
- [Make a 3-tier skirt and summer top for Stacie dolls w/today's free sewing patterns #Sewing #90sToys](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/25/make-a-3-tier-skirt-for-vintage-stacie-dolls-w-todays-free-sewing-patterns-sewing-80stoys/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. One of my favorite eras for the Stacie doll has to be the 1990's because that doll had such long, beautiful hair for brushing and styling! It's especially hard to find
- [Here's how I sew a miniature button on a doll's shirt, coat, or dress... #Miniature #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/24/heres-how-i-sew-a-miniature-button-on-a-dolls-shirt-coat-or-dress-miniature-sewing/) - Please scroll down to the bullets for links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. *Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon
- [Can BTS dolls wear 1960s Ken's doll clothes? #Kpop #Jimin](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/23/can-bts-dolls-wear-1960s-kens-doll-clothes-kpop-jimin/) - I'm back with another analysis of my Advance 2899 sewing pattern for male fashion dolls. Last week we looked at how modern Ken and Ryan dolls fit into this pattern, and today, by request from one of my followers, I'm going to show you how well these patterns work for my Jimin doll from the
- [What are you working on? #SewingProjects #SewingChat](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/23/what-are-you-working-on-sewingprojects-sewingchat/) - Today's blog post is short and sweet. (At least, I hope you think it's sweet!) I haven't had many comments on my website lately, and frankly, I miss you guys! So I'm reaching out with a simple question: What are you working on right now? Or maybe your summer is filled with family gatherings, and
- [Okay yes, BTS dolls can wear vintage Ken clothes, but... #SewVintage #BTSfan](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/28/okay-yes-bts-dolls-can-wear-vintage-ken-clothes-but-sewvintage-btsfan/) - I'm back with another analysis of my Advance 2899 sewing pattern for male fashion dolls. In the past, I've shown you how modern Ken and Ryan dolls fit into this pattern, and today, by request from one of my followers, I'm going to show you how well these patterns work for my Jimin doll from
- [How do I know what sized doll clothes patterns to buy? #MomokoDoll #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/29/how-do-i-know-what-sized-doll-clothes-patterns-to-buy-momokodoll-sewingprojects/) - Let's say you've just bought a doll that doesn't have commercial patterns made for it because it's sort of an unusual, rare, vintage, or foreign-made doll. How do you know what size sewing patterns to buy for your doll? That's the topic of today's blog post. Stick with me to the very end, please, and
- [How tall is a Skipper doll? And other sewing measurements for Skipper #dollfashion #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/24/how-tall-is-a-skipper-doll-and-other-sewing-measurements-for-skipper-dollfashion-dollcrafts/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. For other dolls' measurements, please click here. Today I'm giving you the sewing measurements for my modern Mattel Skipper doll. She's actually the Skipper that came with a surfboard, which means she's quite articulated, like Made-to-Move Barbie. My Skipper is dated 2010, but I have others dated more
- [What are the sewing measurements for Ideal Crissy dolls? Well, here you go! #TapeMeasureTuesday #MyDollCollection](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/22/tape-measure-tuesday-what-are-the-sewing-measurements-for-ideal-crissy-dolls-well-here-you-go-vintagetoys-mydollcollection/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To
- [What is a facing in sewing? #SewingProjects #BarbieAndKen](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/21/what-is-a-facing-in-sewing-sewingprojects-vintageken/) - It might surprise you to learn that of all the handmade Ken clothing items shown in the image above, the last thing I finished sewing was Ken's shirt. Why? There was a mishap with the facing! So today's blog post is about facings, and in particular, how sewing a facing on doll clothes is a
- [FREE printable PDF patterns for Easter Doll Clothes @ ChellyWood.com #HappyEaster #18inchDolls](https://chellywood.com/2020/04/10/free-printable-pdf-patterns-for-easter-doll-clothes-chellywood-com-happyeaster-18inchdolls/) - Please scroll down for the free printable PDF sewing patterns. For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you chose the Easter egg fabric as your favorite from among these three fabrics, so today I'm sewing Easter clothes for a friend's granddaughter and I thought I'd share the results and the combination of patterns
- [Make Stylish Summer Shorts and a Halter Top (A4 & US PDF Formats) for an #18inchDoll #FreePatterns](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/18/make-stylish-summer-shorts-and-a-halter-top-a4-us-pdf-formats-for-an-18inchdoll-freepatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This week turned into an accidental runway show featuring Our Generation dolls as the stars! My little model rocked my handmade shorts and a charming Paris-themed halter top, complete with dainty neck ties. Fashion week, eat your heart out! If you're
- [Let's make a halter top for 18" dolls with free patterns (including A4 patterns!) #18inchDolls #DIY](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/17/lets-make-a-halter-top-for-18-dolls-with-free-patterns-including-a4-patterns-18inchdolls-diy/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This pattern has been one of my most popular doll clothes patterns because it fits so many different dolls! I recently gave my mother-in-law my little red-headed, second-hand Our Generation doll, who appears in the video at the top of
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: BELTS -- What's the best way to make a belt? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/16/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-belts-whats-your-favorite-way-to-make-a-belt-sewingchat-sewingvocabulary/) - DEFINITION: Typically used to close or hold up a garment, a belt is usually wrapped around one's middle section (like the waist or hips) and often clasped or fastened at the front, side, or back of the waist. This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find other definitions as
- [How to use 2 small squares of fabric to make a #Barbie shirt! #SewingFun](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/14/how-to-use-2-small-squares-of-fabric-to-make-a-barbie-shirt-sewingfun/) - What can you do with small squares of leftover fabric? You can make a Barbie shirt, of course! And in today's blog post, I'm going to show you exactly how I took two squares of leftover fabric and turned them into a simple Barbie shirt with a pocket. *Please note: when you click on links
- [Our Generation doll measurements #18inchdoll #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/15/our-generation-doll-measurements-18inchdoll-sewingprojects/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To
- [Make a pair of bell bottom jeans and a tie-dyed shirt for Tall Barbie with today's free doll clothes patterns! #Sewing #TallBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2018/02/16/update-tallbarbie-patterns-and-tutorial/) - I hope everyone enjoyed my free printable patterns and tutorial for the Barbie (or other fashion doll) quinceañera dress that I posted this past week. I sure had fun making that pattern. Granted, it was challenging to design, but I love a good challenge! Now it's time for me to catch up on some other business. Sometimes
- [I have another frog pincushion for sale! (My last one sold instantly!) #Handmade #Frog](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/11/i-have-another-frog-pincushion-for-sale-my-last-one-sold-instantly-handmade-frog/) - Yes, the first frog pincushion that I posted for sale in my online store was sold within minutes of posting it... Wow! Thank you to my regular follower (and friend) who kindly purchased it! But I have been busily making more of these, in the hope that I can find them each a new home.
- [Are bell bottoms back in style? Yes, they are! @ ChellyWood.com #RetroFashion #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/10/are-bell-bottoms-back-in-style-yes-they-are-chellywood-com-retrofashion-sewing/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I've had today's pattern for making three styles of trousers or jeans to fit 11.5 inch (29 cm) dolls like Barbie on my website before, but recently I've done a little bit of modernizing and expanding. For example,
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What are bell bottoms? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/09/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-what-are-bell-bottoms-sewingchat-sewingvocabulary/) - DEFINITION: A pair of pants or jeans that flare from the knee to the hem, like a bell shape. This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find other definitions as well. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please learn more about my affiliate marketing program on
- [Join #TapeMeasureTuesday: Share Your Doll Measurements and Boost Your Social Media Presence! #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/08/which-dolls-do-you-need-sewing-measurements-for-please-vote-sewing-dollclothes/) - On Tuesday, June 24th, I published a #TapeMeasureTuesday blog post giving you Skipper's doll body measurements for sewing purposes. And then on Tuesday, July 1st, I dropped the ball. No Tape Measure Tuesday was posted. Over the ten-plus-years I've been blogging, many times I've tried to get my Tape Measure Tuesday blog posts to be
- [Can vintage Ideal Tammy dolls wear Marie Osmond Barbie doll clothes (Butterick 6664)? #MarieOsmond #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/07/can-vintage-ideal-tammy-dolls-wear-marie-osmond-barbie-doll-clothes-butterick-6664-marieosmond-sewing/) - All of my regular blog followers know that I love Ideal Tammy dolls, but did you know that I'm also a fan of Marie Osmond? Yup! I had the Donny and Marie Osmond dolls as a kid, and for many years, my Marie Osmond Barbie-sized doll was my go-to plaything. Marie Osmond was beautiful! She
- [Learning to sew with Simplicity 4883 for Tammy dolls #DollCollector #SewingChat #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/24/what-can-we-learn-from-simplicity-4883-for-tammy-dolls-dollcollector-sewingchat-dollclothespatterns/) - Every time I look at Simplicity 4883, I am warmed by happy memories of childhood! This is the pattern that taught me how to sew doll clothes, and I remember being as young as 10 or 11 years old and using this pattern to create outfits for my fashion dolls. I literally sewed every single
- [How to make a drawstring candy bag for 4th of July candy... #July4th #Parade](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/04/how-to-make-a-drawstring-candy-bag-for-4th-of-july-candy-july4th-parade/) - Please scroll down past the image of a fireworks stand to find the dimensions for your drawstring bag... Today is a national holiday in the United States. It's the day we celebrate Independence Day (our independence from British rule). There will be parades, picnics, and fireworks all across the USA. And at our 4th of
- [Where to find free printable PDF sewing patterns for making BABY doll clothes! #FreeStuff #SewingPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/03/where-to-find-free-printable-pdf-sewing-patterns-for-making-baby-doll-clothes-freestuff-sewingpatterns/) - Yes, my website also offers free patterns for making baby doll clothes! Even though ChellyWood.com has existed for more than ten years, there are still lots of people in the sewing world who've never heard of my website. When they do come to explore my site, a lot of times they leave a comment or
- [Sew summer clothes for Barbie! Free A4 and American PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SummerSewing #SewingProject](https://chellywood.com/2025/07/01/make-a-summer-outfit-for-barbie-and-other-fashion-dolls-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-barbie-dollclothespatterns-2/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's patterns will fit Barbie dolls and similar-sized fashion dolls. If this looks like a re-post to my regular followers, you're not wrong. People who live in the UK, South Africa, Australia, and many other parts of the world
- [How to sew a beautiful (but kind of easy) wedding dress for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/14/how-to-sew-a-beautiful-but-kind-of-easy-wedding-dress-for-barbie-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I honestly believe today's sewing project is not too difficult, even for those of you who are just getting your feet wet, when it comes to sewing. Before we dive into this project, I need to make my
- [Let's sew a summer halter-style dress for 9 and 1/2 inch (24 cm) Kuu Kuu Harajuku dolls with today's free patterns! #Sewing #DIY](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/04/lets-sew-a-summer-halter-style-dress-for-9-and-1-2-inch-24-cm-kuu-kuu-harajuku-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-sewing-diy/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Summer is upon us, here in the northern hemisphere of the earth, so it's time to make some easy-to-sew sun dresses for our dolls! Today's free pattern is for a halter-top-style sundress that has a bias tape choker for
- [Make a long dress for Pippa or Dawn dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/03/make-a-long-dress-for-pippa-or-dawn-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Today's doll dress will fit a wide variety of tiny 6" to 7" dolls. The second set of bullets will give you some idea as to which dolls can wear this dress. Please note: when you click on links
- [FREE 6 inch Topper Dawn and Palitoy Pippa Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/04/free-6-inch-topper-dawn-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes or accessories you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my
- [Make a 70's miniskirt dress for Pippa or Dawn dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/10/make-a-70s-miniskirt-dress-for-pippa-or-dawn-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Today's doll dress will fit a wide variety of tiny 6" dolls. The second set of bullets will give you some idea as to which dolls can wear this dress. Before printing your patterns, you might want to take
- [Today we're sewing a shirt for 6 inch Dawn or Pippa dolls. Download the free PDF sewing pattern at ChellyWood.com #DawnDolls #PippaDolls](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/18/today-were-sewing-a-shirt-for-6-inch-dawn-or-pippa-dolls-download-the-free-pdf-sewing-pattern-at-chellywood-com-dawndolls-pippadolls/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* I've had so much fun designing doll clothes patterns for these little 6 inch fashion dolls! And yes, there will be more to come... Although I originally designed this shirt to fit Disney's Anna and Elsa mini toddler dolls,
- [Today we're sewing a pair of shorts for 6 inch Dawn or Pippa dolls. Download the free PDF sewing pattern at ChellyWood.com #DawnDolls #PippaDolls](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/02/today-were-sewing-a-pair-of-shorts-for-6-inch-dawn-or-pippa-dolls-download-the-free-pdf-sewing-pattern-at-chellywood-com-dawndolls-pippadolls/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* A couple of weeks ago I gave you the little white shirt you see pictured in both the video and the image below. Today I'm giving you both a pattern for, and a tutorial to help you make the
- [Make a summer outfit for 6 inch Topper Dawn or Palitoy Pippa dolls #Miniatures #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/03/make-a-summer-outfit-for-6-inch-topper-dawn-or-palitoy-pippa-dolls-miniatures-sewing/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* It's May! Can you believe it? Here in the northern hemisphere, summer is nearly here. It's time to dress our dollies in summer shorts and tops. Here's what I'm giving you today, but please read the text for special
- [Create an easy-to-sew halter top for Pippa or Dawn dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #TopperDawn #ToyCollector #PippaDoll](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/09/create-an-easy-to-sew-halter-top-for-pippa-or-dawn-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-topperdawn-toycollector-pippadoll/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Today's miniature halter top will fit a wide variety of tiny 6" dolls. The second set of bullets will give you some idea as to which dolls can wear this little halter top for sunning themselves on the beach.
- [Sew summer shorts and a halter top for Pippa or Dawn dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #miniatures #dollcollecting](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/10/sew-summer-shorts-and-a-halter-top-for-pippa-or-dawn-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-miniatures-dollcollecting/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Today we're combining this week's tutorial video for making a halter top for our 6 inch dolls (like Topper Dawn or Palitoy Pippa) with the shorts project I posted last week. Together, the halter top and shorts make a
- [Make a pretty embroidered coat for 6 inch Topper Dawn or Palitoy Pippa dolls with today's free patterns #Embroidery #TinyThings](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/22/make-a-pretty-embroidered-coat-for-6-inch-topper-dawn-or-palitoy-pippa-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-embroidery-tinythings/) - Are you looking for the pattern for this jacket/coat? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. As summer approaches in the northern hemisphere, winter arrives south of the equator, so today's blog post is for everyone living in the southern hemisphere of our world! You may remember a lovely winter coat that I've posted
- [Free wide leg 1970's pants pattern for 6 inch Dawn or Pippa dolls #1970s #Retro](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/23/free-wide-leg-1970s-pants-pattern-for-6-inch-dawn-or-pippa-dolls-1970s-retro/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* A couple of weeks ago I gave you the little white shirt you see pictured in both the video and the image below. Today I'm giving you both a pattern for, and a tutorial to help you make a
- [Let's make a coat, shirt, and pants for 6 inch Dawn or Pippa dolls #FashionDolls #Winter](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/24/lets-make-a-coat-shirt-and-pants-for-6-inch-dawn-or-pippa-dolls-fashiondolls-winter/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* A couple of weeks ago I gave you a pattern and sewing tutorial, so you could make the little white shirt you see pictured in the images above and below. On Tuesday this week, I re-posted my fly stitch
- [Let's make a last-minute shirt and mini-skirt for Dawn or Pippa on #ChristmasEve !](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/24/lets-make-a-last-minute-shirt-and-mini-skirt-for-dawn-or-pippa-on-christmaseve/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Today I'm going to show you how to make a little white cotton shirt with T-shirt length sleeves, to fit 6 inch fashion dolls like Pippa and Topper Dawn. It's Christmas eve, and since these doll clothes are teeny-tiny,
- [Let's sew a pretty Easter dress for Topper Dawn and Pippa dolls #Miniatures #Easter](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/20/lets-sew-a-pretty-easter-dress-for-topper-dawn-and-pippa-dolls-miniatures-easter/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Today happens to be the first day of spring, so what better day to offer a new pattern for a lovely springtime or Easter dress? The pattern I'm giving you today makes a lovely sleeveless dress for 6 to
- [Sew some summer dresses for vintage Pedigree Sindy dolls with today's free doll clothes sewing patterns! #SewVintage #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/11/sew-a-fruity-sun-dress-for-vintage-sindy-dolls-with-todays-free-pattern-sewvintage-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. The tutorial for making today's dress will only show you how to make this dress with a ribbon strap, so to create the cotton strap we see in the "fruity" sundress version shown at the top of this page,
- [Sew a pair of knickers (underpants) for vintage Pedigree Sindy dolls with today's free sewing patterns #Sewing #Lingerie](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/13/sew-a-pair-of-knickers-underpants-for-vintage-pedigree-sindy-with-todays-free-panties-patterns-sewing-lingerie/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you're not familiar with Pedigree Sindy, please go back and read the blog posts from Monday the 3rd and Monday the 10th of June, 2024. She's a fun doll to learn about! In a nutshell, back in "the
- [Sew a halter top and ruffle skirt for Pedigree Sindy with today's free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #Dolls](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/18/sew-a-halter-top-and-ruffle-skirt-for-sindy-with-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-chellywood-com-pedigreesindy-dolls/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I've been having fun dressing my Pedigree Sindy in various doll clothes I've made. So if this outfit looks familiar, yes it's posted elsewhere on my website too. But as Sindy is an 11 inch doll with a
- [Free A4 or American "Letter" Sized Sewing Patterns for Pedigree Sindy Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/21/free-a4-or-american-letter-sized-sewing-patterns-for-pedigree-sindy-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Let's upcycle old clothes into doll clothes for Pedigree Sindy! #Upcycle #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/26/lets-upcycle-old-clothes-into-doll-clothes-for-pedigree-sindy-upcycle-sewing/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's tutorial video shows you how to take a second-hand item of clothing (like a child's tee shirt) and upcycle it into a doll's graphic tee shirt. I purchased my second-hand clothing at a Goodwill store, but you could
- [DIY hair accessory craft project for Pedigree Sindy or any other fashion doll... #Sindy #Barbie #DisneyPrincess](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/02/diy-headband-craft-project-for-pedigree-sindy-or-any-other-fashion-doll-sindy-barbie-disneyprincess/) - Today's project doesn't require a paper pattern. You'll just be using measurements. In today's simple tutorial video, I'll show you how to make a basic headband for any fashion doll. Specifically, my video today features Pedigree Sindy, but as you'll see in this video, you can also make the exact same headband for Mattel's
- [Upcycle a T-Shirt into Dolls' Clothes: Creative DIY Ideas for Pedigree Sindy! #Sewing #DollsClothes](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/14/how-many-doll-clothing-items-can-you-make-from-one-upcycled-shirt-sewing-dollsclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As we saw in yesterday's tutorial for making the graphic tee shirt that my Sindy doll is wearing in the photo at the top of today's blog post, I recently made a trip to my local second-hand store, Goodwill,
- [Whip up some easy-to-sew trousers for Pedigree Sindy dolls with today's free dolls' clothes pattern! #Sewing #DollsClothes](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/23/free-printable-a4-pdf-sewing-patterns-for-pedigree-sindys-trousers-sewing-dollsclothes/) - For your free trousers patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I recently made a trip to my local second-hand store/charity shop, Goodwill, where I bought a child's shirt. Then I used the shirt to make a pair of trousers for my Pedigree Sindy doll, along with several
- [Sew your own 1960's dress for Pedigree Sindy w/today's FREE A4 PDF sewing patterns! #sewingforgirls #sewUK](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/31/sew-your-own-1960s-dress-for-pedigree-sindy-w-todays-free-a4-pdf-sewing-patterns-sewingforgirls-sewuk/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Some of you may have noticed that I've been building a whole collection of doll clothes patterns for Pedigree Sindy, and this lovely little dress is one I've been calling my "ice skater dress" since I first became
- [Create stylish trousers and a fashionable shirt for your Pedigree Sindy dolls using today’s free clothing patterns! #PedigreeSindy #VintageUK](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/04/create-stylish-trousers-and-a-fashionable-shirt-for-your-pedigree-sindy-dolls-using-todays-free-clothing-patterns-pedigreesindy-vintageuk/) - For your free trousers and tee shirt patterns, along with additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I recently made a trip to my local second-hand store/charity shop, Goodwill, where I bought a child's shirt. Then I used the shirt to make a pair of trousers for my Pedigree Sindy
- [Expand your Sindy doll's wardrobe with these free patterns and easy sewing tutorials! #UKSewing #SewUK](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/06/upcycle-a-t-shirt-into-dolls-clothes-discover-a-collection-of-additional-free-sewing-patterns-for-your-pedigree-sindy-dolls-uksewing-sewuk/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. All the doll clothes from this series have been made, using a child's tee shirt from my local charity shop, Goodwill, and through these blog posts I hope to encourage you, my followers, to do the same. Re-use old
- [Sew a vest (tank top) for Pedigree Sindy dolls with today's free A4 and American PDF sewing patterns #ValentinesDay #Lingerie](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/13/sew-a-vest-tank-top-for-pedigree-sindy-dolls-with-todays-free-a4-and-american-pdf-sewing-patterns-valentinesday-lingerie/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos for making this vest/summer top, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you're not familiar with Pedigree Sindy, please go back and read the blog posts from Monday the 3rd and Monday the 10th of June, 2024. She's a fun doll to learn about! In
- [How to make a pretty skirt and top for Pedigree Sindy w/free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/18/how-to-make-a-pretty-skirt-and-top-for-pedigree-sindy-w-free-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-pedigreesindy-sewing/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you're not familiar with Pedigree Sindy, please go back and read the blog posts from Monday the 3rd and Monday the 10th of June, 2024. She's a fun doll to learn about! In a nutshell, back in "the
- [Play dress up with your vintage Sindy doll after you sew these dolls' clothes with free A4 PDF sewing patterns! #UKSewing #SewUK](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/25/play-dress-up-with-your-vintage-sindy-doll-after-you-sew-these-doll-clothes-with-free-a4-pdf-sewing-patterns-uksewing-sewuk/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. All the doll clothes from this series have been made, using a child's tee shirt from my local charity shop, Goodwill, and through these blog posts I hope to encourage you, my followers, to do the same. Re-use old
- [Free A4 Printable Sewing Patterns for Pedigree Sindy dolls @ ChellyWood.com #SindyDoll #DollCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/01/free-a4-printable-sewing-patterns-for-pedigree-sindy-dolls-chellywood-com-sindydoll-dollcollectors/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's free, printable dolls' clothes sewing patterns will fit Pedigree Sindy dolls and similar-sized fashion dolls. And if today's dolls' clothes sewing project seems familiar, you're not imagining that. I've had this project on my website, but it's
- [Download Free A4 Printable PDF Summer Sewing Patterns for Pedigree Sindy Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #SindyDoll #DollCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/28/free-a4-printable-pdf-summer-sewing-patterns-for-pedigree-sindy-dolls-chellywood-com-sindydoll-dollcollectors/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. You may be wondering, "Hey... didn't you already post this outfit?" Actually, I only posted the pattern and tutorial for making the fly-front shorts. Later, I realized that although the vest (AKA tank top) appeared in other posts,
- [Sew a summer outfit for Barbie! With free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/27/make-a-summer-outfit-for-barbie-and-other-fashion-dolls-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-barbie-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's patterns will fit Barbie dolls and similar-sized fashion dolls. Before I offer up all my helpful links for sewing today's project, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
- [Changing the fabric can make a BIG difference! #Sewing #Fabrics](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/30/changing-the-fabric-can-make-a-big-difference-sewing-fabrics/) - I often have people contact me to request pajamas for the doll of their choice. Even if I've never made a specifically labeled "pajama" pattern for a doll, it's likely that I've made patterns you can use for pajamas. What do I mean by this? The fabric makes all the difference! *Please note: when you
- [Buyer's Guide](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/05/buyers-guide/) - I often get questions about where to buy tiny buttons, small-print fabrics, snaps, itty-bitty buckles, miniature zippers, and even sewing machines and their parts. So I've put together a "Buyer's Guide" to help you with that. This is primarily an affiliate marketing page. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. However I am
- [Frog and Toadstool pincushion... Can you give me some online sales advice? #Handmade #Frog](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/27/frog-and-toadstool-pincushion-for-sale-in-my-online-store-handmade-frog/) - It has been a while since I've added a handmade product of my own to my store, so today I'm announcing a cute little froggy pincushion, which is for sale in my store. And at the end of today's blog post, I'm also asking for a little advice on how best to sell these. Here's
- [How to Make a Rainbow High summer dress (with free patterns) @ ChellyWood.com  #SewingPatterns #RainbowHigh](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/26/how-to-make-a-rainbow-high-summer-dress-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-sewingpatterns-rainbowhigh/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's sundress will fit both the 10-and-three-quarters-inch Strawberry Shortcake dolls and 10-inch Rainbow High dolls, as you'll see in the second set of bullets (below). Today's little summer dress pattern can also serve as a pinafore over the top
- [Combine Strawberry Shortcake doll clothes patterns for a layered look #DollClothes for #StrawberryShortcake](https://chellywood.com/2022/02/02/combine-strawberry-shortcake-doll-clothes-patterns-for-a-layered-look-dollclothes-for-strawberryshortcake/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I realize we've seen these patterns and tutorials before, but I wanted to make sure I created a blog post showing how adorable the pinafore and the green dress are, when worn together as a layered pair. Before we
- [Strawberry Shortcake sundress or pinafore w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com  #SewingPatterns #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2022/02/01/strawberry-shortcake-sundress-or-pinafore-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-sewingpatterns-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. You might say this week is Strawberry Shortcake Week, here on ChellyWood.com because I have a lot of great things planned for the week, and for the most part, they all relate to Strawberry Shortcake dolls. And today's pattern
- [Let's make another dress for Rainbow High dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com  #DollClothes #SewingPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/01/14/lets-make-another-dress-for-rainbow-high-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothes-sewingpatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's free pattern is for a short-sleeved, longish dress that can be worn alone or can be worn with a pinafore over the top of it. Above is a green version with tiny white polka dots. Below you'll find
- [Sewing Glossary with Pictures (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/25/sewing-glossary-with-pictures-gallery/) - Please click on the vocabulary term you'd like to learn more about. It will take you to a page that offers even more pictures (sometimes videos), a more thorough definition, and some discussion questions about that sewing term. As of 25 June 2025, this page is under construction, so please keep coming back to see
- [BTS Doll Clothes! #parkjimin #btsjimin](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/20/bts-doll-clothes-btsfans-kpop/) - Today's blog post is announcing the sale of my BTS doll clothes -- the clothes that came on my Jimin character doll from the Mattel BTS collection. For those of you who regularly follow my blog posts, please help spread the word by pinning my images from this blog post on your favorite social media
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Taking Francie on a picnic-- What to wear? #DoApick #vintageDolls](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/19/lets-do-a-pick-taking-francie-on-a-picnic-what-to-wear-doapick-vintagedolls/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Blue gingham sundress, Best Buy #8644 Jeans and blue tank top, Best Buy #3365 Brown skirt with brown gingham shirt, Best Buy #8647 What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What does alteration mean in sewing? #LearningToSew #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/18/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-what-does-alteration-mean-in-sewing-sewingchat-sewingvocabulary/) - DEFINITION: When you are sewing and you make an alteration, you're just making a change to the shape of the sewing pattern. For example, you may lower a hemline, extend a neckline (like the image above shows), or you may add a seam allowance where no seam allowance had existed before. This is my own
- [Can modern Ken wear 1960s Ken's doll clothes? I have results to share! #Memorabilia #VintageKen](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/16/can-modern-ken-fit-1960s-kens-doll-clothes-patterns-i-have-results-to-share-ken-vintageken/) - I really enjoyed making my 1960's Ken doll a wonderful ensemble, using this vintage Advance 2899 sewing pattern for male fashion dolls. While I shared my sewing and learning process with you, some of you sent me questions about this particular pattern. For example, some people were curious about whether or not this pattern would
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Ideal Tammy dolls? #TapeMeasureTuesday #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/17/tape-measure-tuesday-what-are-the-sewing-measurements-for-ideal-tammy-dolls-tapemeasuretuesday-sewing/) - Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To
- [How to Make a Barbie Bolero Jacket with Cuffs #Sewing #BarbieStyle (free sewing pattern)](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/12/sew-a-long-sleeved-shirt-for-barbie-with-todays-free-patterns-tutorial-video-sewingtutorial-barbie-2/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I'm wrapping up my 1950's retro Barbie and Ken set, which includes free patterns and sewing tutorials for making Barbie's poodle skirt, blouse, petticoat and bolero, along with Ken's dinner jacket, trousers, and 1950's style short-sleeved shirt with a
- [Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What is an A-line dress or skirt? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/11/glossary-of-sewing-terms-with-pictures-what-is-an-a-line-dress-or-skirt-sewingchat-sewingvocabulary/) - The image above shows what an A-line dress might look like before it is sewn, and yes, as the article title suggests, I'm building a glossary of sewing terms with pictures. Today's "sewing vocabulary" post is all about A-line skirts and dresses, which will start off the "Letter A" section of the glossary. Please scroll
- [What do you do to prevent fray in your sewing projects? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/09/what-does-this-word-mean-in-sewing-terms-sewing-sewingvocabulary/) - DEFINITION: Fray is when the threads or weave of a fabric or ribbon, or the braiding or twisting of string or yarn begins to unravel. This is my own definition, but you can find the Merriam-Webster definition here as well. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please learn more about my affiliate
- [What is an ORT holder? #Sewing #Handmade](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/06/what-is-an-ort-holder-sewing-handmade-2/) - Also known as a "thread catcher," the item you see above is sometimes referred to as an ORT holder. The letters O-R-T stand for "old ratty threads" or sometimes "odd random threads." My mother-in-law, Anita, has made me half a dozen of these, and I absolutely love them! So when she asked if she could
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: Let's measure a vintage Bubble Cut Barbie from 1968! #VintageToys #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/03/tape-measure-tuesday-lets-measure-a-vintage-bubble-cut-barbie-from-1968-vintagetoys-tapemeasuretuesday/) - Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses
- [Sew a long-sleeved shirt for Barbie with today's free patterns & tutorial video #SewingTutorial #Barbie](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/05/sew-a-long-sleeved-shirt-for-barbie-with-todays-free-patterns-tutorial-video-sewingtutorial-barbie/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This project has been on my list of requests for quite some time. It's a long-sleeved shirt for fashion dolls like Barbie. And yes, my doll clothes sewing patterns are free, just as today's article title states. I have
- [How to sew a facing on a neckline: Ken doll dinner jacket! #Sewing #Troubleshooting](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/02/how-to-sew-a-facing-on-a-neckline-ken-doll-dinner-jacket-sewing-troubleshooting/) - I've been working with the vintage Ken doll clothing pattern, Sew Easy Advance 2899, and this time, specifically, I've been sewing the jacket from the View 1 image on the envelope. Like many Ken-sized coat patterns, this dinner jacket comes with a facing piece, which must be attached around the front inside section of the
- [Now that JoAnn's is closed, where am I going to buy sewing notions? #JoAnn #DIY](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/30/now-that-joanns-is-closed-where-am-i-going-to-buy-sewing-notions-joann-diy/) - Look, my online store has been here, on ChellyWood.com, since I opened it on June 21, 2023. Some of the items I sell in my store are my own creations; others are part of my stash that I'm trying to sell to make room for other stuff; and some of my "store" items are really
- [How to make a petticoat slip for Barbie dolls' ball gowns and circle skirts #BarbieClothes #Handmade](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/29/free-barbie-petticoat-pattern-for-wearing-under-poodle-skirts-long-gowns-etc-barbieclothes-handmade/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's free PDF sewing pattern is for making a fashion-doll-sized petticoat, which can be worn under the free circle skirt pattern that I provided last week, or it can be worn under a long gown with a lot of
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements of Momoko Dolls? #MomokoDoll #SewingDollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/02/tape-measure-tuesday-momoko-dolls-measurements-momokodoll-sewingdollclothes/) - You asked me to bring back the "Tape Measure Tuesday" feature, so here is the first installment. In case you're unfamiliar with Momoko Doll, she's a Japanese doll, made by Sekiguchi (AKA Pet Works), and she stars in my stop motion video of Romeo and Juliet with Dolls as the lead female character, Juliet. Although
- [What are you working on? Tell me about your sewing projects! #SewingProject #Motivation](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/05/what-are-you-working-on-tell-me-about-your-sewing-projects-sewingproject-icansewthat/) - In my day job as a school librarian, we just got done administering standardized tests (an extremely stressful for time for both students and staff), so I found myself feeling a bit unmotivated over the weekend. In my sewing room, I have a bunch of irons in the fire, but I spent more time watching
- [How to sew Ken's collar so it lays down flat #VintageKen #SewingTips](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/19/how-to-sew-kens-collar-so-it-lays-down-flat-vintageken-sewingtips/) - Recently I sewed the collared shirt shown in View 2 of this vintage 1962 Advance 2899 sewing pattern for Ken dolls. While I was working on this, I got a message from one of my followers, asking if there's a trick to sewing Ken's collars so they will lay flat. And yes, there are a
- [How to Sew a Patch Pocket on a Ken Doll's Shirt (Advance 2899) #SewingTips #VintageSewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/26/how-to-sew-a-patch-pocket-on-a-ken-dolls-shirt-advance-2899-sewingtips-vintagesewing/) - Last week I gave you a few tips and pointers on sewing a collar for Ken's View 2 long-sleeved shirt, in the Advance 2899 doll clothes sewing pattern. This is a vintage sewing pattern from 1962, and I'm really enjoying sewing with it! This week, I'm going to talk about how to sew on a
- [What ever happened to the ascot (men's formal neckwear)? #JimNabors #Birthday](https://chellywood.com/2025/06/09/what-ever-happened-to-the-ascot-neckwear-fashion-mensfashion/) - In View 1 of the Advance 2899 pattern envelope you see above, that little 1960's Ken doll is wearing a red jacket and under that jacket, he's wearing a type of neckwear called an "ascot." But what is an ascot? And why don't we see people wearing them these days? Along with my explanation of
- [Barbie poodle skirt free patterns and tutorials (fits most 11 inch fashion dolls) #1950s #RetroSewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/22/barbie-poodle-skirt-free-patterns-and-tutorials-fits-most-11-inch-fashion-dolls-1950s-retrosewing/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As the title clearly states, today's fashion doll clothes tutorial shows you how to use my free printable PDF sewing pattern to make a circle skirt with a sewn-on poodle patch (AKA a "poodle skirt"), like women commonly wore
- [Still for sale in my store: pink satin fabric remnants! Make me an offer... #JoannFabric #FabricForSale](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/21/still-for-sale-in-my-store-pink-satin-fabric-remnants-make-me-an-offer/) - Two years ago I posted a pattern and tutorial video, showing you how to make a beautiful, 1960's style, pink satin dress, which will fit Judy Littlechap. But did you happen to see the list of dolls which will fit in this lovely dress? Let's have a look at that list again: Okay, now you're
- [Ken shoes! Let's talk about Ken shoes, accessories, and fashions, old and new... #VintageKen #DollShoes](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/20/ken-shoes-lets-talk-about-ken-shoes-accessories-and-fashions-old-and-new-vintageken-dollshoes/) - I grew up in the 1970's, when Ken dolls were few and far between on the shelves in stores. Even harder to find was any type of fashion for Ken dolls. And based on the kinds of emails I get relatively frequently, it's still a lot harder to find clothes and accessories for Ken than
- [How to make a purse for fashion dolls #DIY #FashionDolls](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/15/how-to-make-a-purse-for-barbie-sindy-and-other-fashion-dolls-diy-fashiondolls/) - Looking for the measurements for making your fashion-doll-sized purse? You've come to the right place! Today's tutorial video shows how to make a sweet little purse for fashion dolls, and it even has a tiny pocket that you can put your doll's accessories in! So if you scroll down to the second set of
- [Learning to sew with McCall's vintage Barbie doll clothes pattern 5462 #sewingalterations #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/03/what-can-we-learn-from-mccalls-vintage-barbie-doll-clothes-pattern-5462-sewingalterations-dollclothespatterns/) - Back in May, I did a whole series of blog posts on the shirts from McCall's 5462 Barbie and Ken doll clothes patterns from the 1980's. Believe it or not, the shirts in views G and B are tremendously easy to sew and to make alterations to. Why? You don't have to attach a sleeve!
- [How are fabrics made? How are buttons made? The answers may surprise you! #Sewing #SewOver50](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/13/how-are-fabrics-made-how-are-buttons-made-the-answer-may-surprise-you-sewing-sewover50/) - First of all, obviously I didn't make the video I'm showing you, however I've watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it! And since I'm busy moving out of the library where I work (I'm retiring from my job as a full-time school librarian), I thought you might like something fun to watch while I'm away
- [How to Care for Your Handmade Doll Clothes #HelpfulTips for #DollCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/14/taking-care-of-your-handmade-doll-clothes-chellywood-com-helpfultips-for-dollcollectors/) - Today's blog post on taking care of your handmade doll clothes is actually a re-post of an article I wrote several years ago. However, this topic is one I seem to get questions about from time to time, so maybe, while I'm "out of the office," it's a good opportunity to revisit it. Nobody likes
- [Doll clothes sewing patterns with errors... UGH! #VintageSewing #EpicFail!](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/12/doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-with-errors-ugh-vintagesewing-epicfail/) - When I think of doll clothes sewing patterns that are just flat WRONG, I always think of the shirt pattern from View 3 of Advance 2896. The pink shirt on the left (above) was made using the Advance 2896 shirt pattern exactly as the directions indicate on the pattern instructions. The brown floral version on
- [DIY Shorts with High Waist and Fly Front for Pedigree Sindy (Free Patterns including A4 PDF) #Vintage #SindyDoll](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/08/diy-shorts-with-high-waist-and-fly-front-for-pedigree-sindy-free-patterns-including-a4-pdf-vintage-sindydoll/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the third set of bullets. Today's video tutorial will show you how to make a pair of 11 inch fashion doll shorts with a front fly. To make today's project, I recommend that you use the following items: small print cotton fabric for the
- [Sew a fabulous satin vintage-style dress for your 17-inch Barbie with today's freebie patterns! #HandmadeStyle #iSew](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/07/sew-a-pretty-satin-dress-for-17-inch-barbie-dolls-w-todays-free-patterns-sewing-myhobby/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's dress-making tutorial video and free sewing pattern are for more advanced sewists. You can see that I've given the pattern five flowers on my difficulty scale. To learn more about how the difficulty scale works, please click here.
- [How do you make a casing? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2025/05/06/how-do-you-make-a-casing-sewingchat-sewingvocabulary/) - DEFINITION: A casing is a tunnel-like section of a sewn object, through which one may pull a drawstring, curtain rod, or elastic. This is my own definition, but you can find the Merriam-Webster definition here as well. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please learn more about my affiliate marketing program on
- [Oh my goodness, the CUTENESS! Here's a new outfit for Tink... @ ChellyWood.com #SummerFashion #SewingInspiration](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/30/oh-my-goodness-the-cuteness-heres-a-new-outfit-for-tink-chellywood-com-summerfashion-sewinginspiration/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's sewing project, with the usual free doll clothes patterns, is a little crop-top tee shirt and an elastic-waist miniskirt with a ribbon trim! As you can see, it looks positively fabulous on my little Tinkerbell fairy doll, but
- [What is the best fabric for circle skirts? #SewingTips #DIY](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/28/what-is-the-best-fabric-for-circle-skirts-sewingtips-diy/) - On the back of this Simplicity 5861 vintage sewing pattern for Skipper dolls, the View 2 line drawing of the dress shows the ideal drape of a circle skirt, after the doll's dress has been made. With dolls, though, the circle skirt doesn't usually drape like that! Scroll down to the next image, and you'll
- [Sustainable Sewing: Eco-Friendly Projects for Earth Day -- #EarthDay #SewingChallenge](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/17/general-topics-change-title-2/) - For today, I created a little YouTube Short, challenging everyone to create a whole wardrobe from recycled fabrics! Hooray for Earth Day!!! (It's April 22nd -- but you don't have to call that your done-with-this-project deadline.) All you have to do, to join the challenge, is use a small garment, like a child's tee shirt
- [Classical music for crafting... #SpringCrafts #ClassicalMusic](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/24/classical-music-for-crafting-springcrafts-classicalmusic/) - Every now and then I need time to catch up with life. Today is one of those days. So I've created a classical music video to inspire your springtime craft projects. It helps my YouTube channel grow if you like, comment, subscribe, or add my music videos to your playlists. I have not monetized this
- [Time for a Q and A: Once I’ve made doll clothes using Creative-Commons-marked patterns, am I allowed to sell what I’ve made? #Copyright #SewingPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/23/time-for-a-q-and-a-once-ive-made-doll-clothes-using-creative-commons-marked-patterns-am-i-allowed-to-sell-what-ive-made-copyright-sewingpatterns/) - Every now and then I get a message in my inbox from some thoughtful person who wants to make sure they are okay to sell products made using my free doll clothes patterns. It's such a kind gesture! I really appreciate that! So let's take a look at that question: Once I’ve made doll clothes
- [Share a memory of the Sunshine Family dolls and, of course, I have a free pattern for you! #SummerFashion #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/22/share-a-memory-of-the-sunshine-family-dolls-and-of-course-i-have-a-free-pattern-for-you-summerfashion-sewing/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* When I got my Sunshine Family dolls, I was already in junior high. I'd been babysitting for a family that lived near us, so I made the excuse that I'd be taking them with me to share with the
- [Progress with Judy Littlechap's Wardrobe -- Which dress should I design with Advance 2896's bodice? #Sewingchat #VintageSewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/21/progress-with-judy-littlechaps-wardrobe-which-dress-should-i-design-with-advance-2896s-bodice-sewingchat-vintagesewing/) - My official date of retirement from my day job as a school librarian is almost one month away, and I'm buzzing with excitement! I would put a lot more time into these blog posts (and other doll related projects), if I wasn't exhausted after work every single day. So I think you'll understand when I
- [Sew a long dress and medieval cloak for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RenFaire #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/03/01/sew-a-long-dress-and-medieval-cloak-for-barbie-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-renfaire-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. My medieval-style cloak with a hood has been available here, on ChellyWood.com, for a long time, but only as a JPG image, never as a PDF. Today I'm converting that pattern to a PDF format, for easy download. The
- [Pilgrim Doll Clothes for Barbie: Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #ThanksGiving #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2021/11/10/pilgrim-doll-clothes-for-barbie-free-patterns-chellywood-com-thanksgiving-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. At Thanksgiving, I usually re-post the costume I made for Juliet's nurse, in my stop-motion video of Romeo and Juliet with dolls. This costume really looks a lot like a pilgrim's outfit, with its pretty little white bonnet and
- [Free Basque traditional dress patterns for Barbie@ ChellyWood.com #Euskadi #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/08/05/free-basque-traditional-dress-patterns-for-barbie-chellywood-com-euskadi-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This is yet another of my costumes from Romeo and Juliet with Dolls. Like the others, this pattern is an older one, so the seam allowances do exist on the pattern... but you have to imagine them since they're
- [What would you like me to teach for my next online class? Please join the #SewingChat !](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/16/what-would-you-like-me-to-teach-for-my-next-online-class-please-join-the-sewingchat/) - It's time to plan my next online class, and I'd like your help! If you visit the C&T Publishing online courses page, you'll find that some of their best-selling classes range between $4.99 and $10.00, so I've been thinking about designing and offering an online course in that price range. To be fair, it would
- [Free PDF sewing patterns for making 6 inch 1:12 scale miniature Breyer horse rider dolls' clothes @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #SpringTime](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/15/free-pdf-sewing-patterns-for-breyer-riders-springtime-outfit-chellywood-com-sewing-backtoschool/) - Your free, printable patterns will be found after the second set of bullets. I first posted these patterns for the Anna and Elsa Frozen mini dolls, but as you can see, they also fit the little six inch Breyer Rider dolls, although the skirt is a bit short on her. For the elastic on this
- [Can I mix the bodice and skirt patterns from two different pattern envelopes? YES! Here's how... #Sewing #Barbie](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/14/can-i-mix-the-bodice-and-skirt-patterns-from-two-different-pattern-envelopes-yes-heres-how-sewing-barbie/) - Have a look at the View 1 dress on pattern envelope Advance 9938. I really wanted to make that cute little Barbie dress, but unfortunately, it didn't come with this used pattern that I bought on eBay. However, as we saw at Christmas time, this Advance 9938 did have the view 3 bodice, which is
- [How to make a washable lazy susan cover -- easy cleaning! #LazySusan #Condiments](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/03/how-to-make-a-washable-lazy-susan-cover-easy-cleaning-lazysusan-condiments/) - Please scroll down to the bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. I needed a lazy susan for my kitchen because my condiments and spices were being kept in a messy pileup on the counter. So I bought a lovely wicker and wooden lazy susan from
- [Barbie Wedding Dress DIY with Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #JuneWedding #FreeBarbiePatterns](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/10/barbie-wedding-dress-diy-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-junewedding-freebarbiepatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It's only April, but now's the time to start sewing projects for June! And everybody knows that June is a month for weddings... So although today's pattern is one I've had on this website for a long time, I
- [When to Add Rickrack Trim to a Garment #Fashion #SewingTips](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/08/when-to-add-rickrack-or-other-trims-to-a-garment-fashion-sewingtips/) - Do you see that green zigzag trim along the edges of my Lottie doll's bolero jacket? That's rickrack! Webster's dictionary describes rickrack trim as "a flat braid woven to form zigzags and used especially as trimming on clothing."* But how does a person decide that a garment needs rickrack trim, and at what point in
- [Learn to sew with this super simple free PDF sewing pattern for Barbie #LearnToSew #KidCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/09/learn-to-sew-with-this-super-simple-free-pdf-sewing-pattern-for-barbie-learntosew-kidcrafts/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. We're right at the tail-end of March, so it's time to start thinking about sewing projects for Easter and maybe even summer too. So yesterday I shared one of my favorite summer sundress patterns for Barbie, and today I'm
- [Free Sewing Patterns for a Charming Miniature Easter Jacket for Barbie's Sister Kelly Dolls -- includes A4 PDF #EmbroideryArt #EasterSunday](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/08/make-a-pretty-easter-jacket-for-barbies-little-sister-kelly-dolls-embroideryart-eastersunday/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. Easter is a great time to practice embroidery stitches! But if you're not a fan of embroidery, that's okay. Today's "Easter jacket" is easily made without the embroidered details too. And yes, we've seen this project before, but this is the
- [Vintage fabric trim -- making the crop top from vintage Simplicity 4883 for Ideal Tammy #DIY #SummerProjects](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/07/vintage-fabric-trim-making-the-crop-top-from-vintage-simplicity-4883-for-ideal-tammy-diy-summerprojects/) - The garment trim you see above was part of a box of old lace and garment trims that my mother-in-law gave me. I suspect that this little piece of trim had been removed from a garment that was no longer useable because the trim was partially gathered and had little threads hanging from the area
- [Make Chelsea and Barbie matching Easter outfits with today's free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Easter #CraftProjects](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/02/make-chelsea-and-barbie-matching-easter-outfits-with-todays-free-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-easter-craftprojects/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern. Easter is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, so if you're going to make some doll clothes for a child, this little felt top and matching Easter-egg-print skirt for a tiny Chelsea doll is just what you
- [Sew an Easter outfit for Barbie with today's free doll clothes sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com! #Crafts #Barbie](https://chellywood.com/2025/04/01/sew-an-easter-outfit-for-barbie-with-todays-free-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-crafts-barbie/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. On March 13th, I gave you a new sleeveless summer top pattern for Barbie, but at the time, I didn't have anything new designed to go with the sleeveless top. Then, on March 27th, I gave you a quick,
- [How to make more time for sewing projects -- three quick tips! #SewingTips #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/21/how-to-make-more-time-for-sewing-projects-three-quick-tips-sewingtips-sewingprojects/) - As many of my regular followers know, I'm a full-time school librarian in my "day job," and that's a busy job to have! So every now and then, people ask me, "How do you find time for your sewing projects?" Today's blog post will show you three quick tips for getting lots of little crafty
- [Where to buy miniature satin roses, now that JoAnn's is closed #JoAnn #Miniatures](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/31/where-to-buy-satin-roses-now-that-joanns-is-closed-joann-craftideas/) - Some of you may recall seeing a fun little stop-motion video short that I did, in which my "Chelly doll" is wearing a lovely gown with a red satin bodice, tulle skirting, and miniature satin roses. That short was a video I created for a contest at the school where I work. That doll
- [Make an Easter-themed miniskirt for a Barbie doll with today's free pattern @ ChellyWood.com! #EasterCrafts #BarbieFun](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/27/11-inch-doll-clothes-pattern-template-change-title-2/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. On March 13th, I gave you a new sleeveless summer top pattern for Barbie, but at the time, I didn't have anything new designed to go with the sleeveless top. I decided to remake an older tutorial for a
- [Sew a "fruity" summer sundress for Barbie with a beach bag or purse! #Barbie #Fashion](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/25/sew-a-fruity-summer-sundress-for-barbie-with-a-beach-bag-or-purse-barbie-fashion/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This week I'm revisiting a couple of my favorite summer outfits for Barbie because we've come to the last week of March. So it's time to start planning Barbie's summer wardrobe! This "fruity" sundress is especially easy to make
- [What are the easiest Barbie doll summer clothes patterns for sewing? #Summer #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/24/what-are-the-easiest-barbie-doll-summer-clothes-patterns-for-sewing-summer-sewing/) - As we come to the end of March, it's time to start sewing our summer projects. So today's blog post answers the question, "What are the easiest Barbie doll summer clothes patterns for sewing?" Today's post will be about the vintage patterns that I own, but if you're looking for more modern summer clothes patterns
- [Whip up a fab summer top for Barbie with a free pattern that'll have her strutting in style! #SewOver50 #SewWithMe](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/13/how-to-make-a-summer-top-for-barbie-with-free-patterns-sewover50-sewwithme/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Recently I made the culottes from my vintage Advance 9939 doll clothes sewing patterns for Barbie. On my Advance 9939 envelope, it shows the culottes paired with a pretty sleeveless summer top, but unfortunately my pattern envelope
- [A couple of tips for getting the elastic to go through a casing #SewingTips #Elastic](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/18/a-couple-of-tips-for-getting-the-elastic-to-go-through-a-casing-sewingtips-elastic/) - You may remember that I extended an invitation to submit questions a couple of weeks back. Well today's blog post answers one of those questions regarding the pulling of elastic through a casing. Before we dive into this topic, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying
- [St. Patrick's Day dress sewing adventure for Barbie or her retro buddy Francie! 🍀✨ #SaintPatricksDay #GirlsNightOut](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/11/sew-a-st-patricks-day-dress-for-11-inch-fashion-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-saintpatricksday-girlsnightout/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I've had this dress available on my website for a long time now, but I've only posted it as a Valentine's Day dress and a springtime/Easter dress. Disclaimer Statement: ChellyWood.com earns money by linking to Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and
- [Sewing the View 2 Culottes for vintage Barbie from Advance 9939 doll clothes sewing patterns... #SewWithMe #VintageBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/10/sewing-the-view-2-culottes-for-vintage-barbie-from-advance-9939-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-sewwithme-vintagebarbie/) - In today's blog post, I'll explain the challenges I faced when sewing the View 2 culottes from vintage Advance 9939 Barbie wardrobe sewing pattern. You'll find that I've been through two rounds with this pattern: one pair of culottes is solid blue; the other is made from soft pink gingham. *Please note: when you click
- [Sew some retro 1960's clothes for Ken dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com -- Turtleneck Sweater #1970s #BarbieAndKen](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/12/sew-some-retro-1970s-clothes-for-ken-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-turtleneck-sweater-1970s-barbieandken/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Last week I gave you the turtleneck pattern and tutorial. Today I'm making the whole thing accessible, including the jeans patterns and the turtleneck pattern too, along with links to the tutorial videos, of course. Before we dive into this project,
- [Free Ken Doll Shirt Sewing Patterns @ ChellyWood.com -- Turtleneck Sweater #ColdWeather #RetroFashion](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/06/free-ken-doll-shirt-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-turtleneck-sweater-coldweather-retrofashion/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I've had this pattern available on my website for a while, but people complained that it was hard to follow the video tutorial that was associated with it. So I've remastered my old video, incorporated voiceover into it, and posted the
- [Doll shoes for small dolls... Do you make 'em or buy 'em? Any favorites? #DollCollector #VintageBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/05/doll-shoes-for-small-dolls-do-you-make-em-or-buy-em-what-are-your-favorites-dollcollector-vintagebarbie/) - As a gift for her young neighbor, my mother-in-law recently knitted the cute little doll shoes/slippers that you see in the image at the top of today's blog post, and it got me all nostalgic about doll shoes. Do you remember getting "Little Extras" doll shoes or "Foot Notes" shoes or "Shoes N Boots" packages,
- [Can anyone help me date the year of publication on one of my all-time favorite doll clothes patterns? #Simplicity #RetroSewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/03/can-anyone-help-me-date-the-year-of-publication-on-one-of-my-all-time-favorite-doll-clothes-patterns-simplicity-retrosewing/) - If you've been following my blog much at all, you've probably run across at least one of the many blog posts I've written on this particular sewing pattern, vintage Simplicity 4883 for Ideal Tammy dolls. I have a long history with this pattern, which was the very first pattern I ever sewed. In fact this
- ["Sewing Trends I'm NOT a Fan Of" -- guest video from Julija Gobere (Sewing Julia) #Trending #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/03/04/sewing-trends-im-not-a-fan-of-guest-video-from-julija-gobere-sewing-julia-trending-sewing/) - Today's blog post is sort of a "guest post" from sewing YouTuber, Julija Gobere, AKA SewingJulia (see link for her channel). Her video is used with permission. After watching this video, I thought... "Uh-oh! Did I give a sob story about how much it costs me to run this website, so people would help
- [Selvage is your friend! (A tip for fabric buying, when sewing doll clothes) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingLove #SewingTutorial](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/26/selvage-is-your-friend-a-tip-for-fabric-buying-when-sewing-doll-clothes-chellywood-com-sewinglove-sewingtutorial-2/) - The video at the top of this blog post will explain how I sometimes use selvage (that's "selvedge" if you live in the UK) for my doll clothes projects, and how selvage can truly be "your friend" when buying fabric. If you want a more extensive video about how to buy fabric for
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Barbie is Betty and Steffie is Veronica from Archie Comics! #DoApick #Archie](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/27/lets-do-a-pick-barbie-is-betty-and-steffie-is-veronica-from-archie-comics-doapick-archie/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Best Buy Fashion #8645 Best Buy Fashion #3347 Busy Steffie #3312 Malibu Barbie Blond Francie Vintage Archie Comic Books This "Do a Pick" game asks you to pick between dolls and outfits to play the characters of Betty and Veronica from the Archie comic books of the
- [A different way to make a pair of doll's underpants... but is it easy? #SewingTips #VintageBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/24/a-different-way-to-make-a-pair-of-dolls-underpants-but-is-it-easy-sewingtips-vintagebarbie/) - Advance 9939 has a pair of bloomers that go with the View 4 ice skating outfit, but it also has a random pattern for a pair of so-called "panties" for Barbie as well. Now my regular followers know that my website, ChellyWood.com, offers free, printable PDF sewing patterns for making underpants for various dolls, from
- [Easy Barbie clothes to sew with FREE A4 sewing patterns! #UKsewing #UKcrafter](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/11/easy-barbie-clothes-to-sew-with-free-a4-sewing-patterns-uksewing-ukcrafter/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I posted this pattern set in November of 2024, but since then, I've converted the pattern to A4 printer paper (for people living in the UK and many other countries, where A4 is the standard printer paper). I first
- [Let's talk about snaps/poppers! (How to Sew Snap Fasteners Tutorial Video) #Crafting #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/20/lets-talk-about-snaps-poppers-crafting-sewing/) - Today's tutorial video is simple enough. It shows you how to sew snap fasteners (AKA poppers) onto a doll's shirt or coat. And yes, I've made tutorials on this topic before, but in the past, you had to choose: am I sewing snaps/poppers that have a hole in the middle? Or am I sewing
- [Do you have any questions you would like Chelly Wood to answer in a future blog post? Please join the #SewingChat !](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/19/do-you-have-any-questions-you-would-like-chelly-wood-to-answer-please-join-the-sewingchat/) - Today I'm going to address the fifth and final question from Kim, one of my followers who is learning to sew. In my email dialog with Kim, she asked a number of questions about learning to sew, and specifically learning to design her own doll clothes. Her questions delved into whether the paid courses I
- [The Walkaway Dress Pattern for Vintage Barbie: Simplicity 4510, View 4 #VintageSewing #WalkawayDress](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/17/the-walkaway-dress-pattern-for-vintage-barbie-simplicity-4510-view-4-vintagesewing-walkawaydress/) - You've probably seen the challenge on YouTube and all the love-it or hate-it sewists who've given their two bits about the "Walkaway Dress," in various human sizes. It has been an internet sensation! But what about Barbie? If the "Walkaway Dress" was such a hot item in the 1950's, did they ever design one for
- [Can I teach myself to sew online, or do I need an in-person instructor? #Sewing #Tutorials](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/12/can-i-teach-myself-to-sew-online-or-do-i-need-an-in-person-instructor-sewing-tutorials/) - I'm back with another question from Kim, a follower who reached out to me a few weeks ago with a series of questions that beginners sometimes have when they're learning to sew. In essence, Kim wanted to know if she could teach herself to sew, or whether or not an in-person instructor would be needed.
- [Pleats in this Valentine's Day skirt made the whole thing too skinny for Barbie! Ugh! #EpicFail #SewingFail](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/10/pleats-in-this-valentines-day-skirt-made-the-whole-thing-too-skinny-for-barbie-ugh-epicfail-sewingfail/) - Once again, I've been trying to tackle vintage Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Advance 9939, and today I'm writing about the struggles I've had with the View 1 A-line skirt. It's the pattern in the image above that does NOT have an arrow pointing toward it. First, let me say that the instructions for making
- [Do you HAVE to know how to read a sewing pattern? #SewingForBeginners #QandA](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/05/do-you-need-to-know-how-to-read-a-sewing-pattern-sewingforbeginners-qanda/) - Two weeks ago I posted the first of a series of questions from one of my followers, Kim. Today's blog post addresses the third of Kim's questions, and today I'll be addressing her question and my answer here, on ChellyWood.com, as the third blog post in a four-part blog post series. Before I do that,
- [I made a SUPER CUTE Valentine's Day jacket for Barbie with vintage Advance Barbie Patterns 9939! #ValentinesDay #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2025/02/03/i-made-a-super-cute-valentines-day-jacket-for-barbie-with-vintage-advance-barbie-patterns-9939-valentinesday-sewvintage/) - When I first got this Advance 9939 vintage pattern set for Barbie, and I took all the patterns out of the envelope, I took one look at this jacket and thought, "Oh boy. That's not good." The green arrow in the image above shows how weird that sleeve looks. Why on earth would someone design
- [How much money did ChellyWood.com earn in 2024? #TaxTime #FullDisclosure](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/28/how-much-money-did-chellywood-com-earn-in-2024-taxtime-fulldisclosure/) - Yup! It's time once again to pay Uncle Sam! For those of you living outside the US, the character of Uncle Sam -- shown as a cartoon image on the right hand side of the poster I'm holding in the image above -- is a personification of our government, here in the United States. Perhaps
- [Did you learn to sew for people first? Or did you sew for dolls first? #SewOver50 #QandA](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/29/did-you-learn-to-sew-for-people-first-or-did-you-sew-for-dolls-first-sewover50-qanda/) - Last Wednesday I posted the first of a series of questions from one of my followers, Kim. Today's blog post addresses the second of Kim's questions, and today I'll be addressing her question and my answer here, on ChellyWood.com, as the second blog post in a four-part blog post series. But I want to hear
- [How can I improve my sewing game? #SewWithMe #QandA](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/22/how-can-i-improve-my-sewing-game-sewwithme-qanda/) - In my inbox, from time to time, I get questions about how to sew an item of doll clothing that I've designed, how to design a specific item of doll clothes, or generally how to improve one's sewing game. Back in the middle of December, I received the following question from someone named Kim: "Since
- [Free patterns for making a Curvy Barbie dress -- for absolute beginners learning to sew! #LearningToSew #FreePatterns](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/21/free-patterns-for-making-a-curvy-barbie-dress-for-absolute-beginners-learning-to-sew-learningtosew-freepatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This dress's super simple design makes it easy to create a maxi-length long dress, even if you have little or no sewing experience at all. Because the bodice has a sort of “bump” at the top, the doll’s chest
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Which Skipper doll is the best one to take to school? -- And do you remember when skateboards came out? #DoApick #retroBarbie #70s](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/16/lets-do-a-pick-which-skipper-doll-is-the-best-one-to-take-to-school-doapick-retrobarbie-70s/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Malibu Skipper, wearing Best Buy Fashion #3373 Skipper's friend Tiff, wearing Best Buy Fashion #3372 Sausage Curl Pigtail Skipper, wearing Best Buy Fashion #8611 Do you remember Skipper's friend Tiff? According to various sources I've found, she's Skipper's "Tom boy friend" whose face looks a lot like
- [Three times I made mistakes when sewing Simplicity 4883 for Ideal Tammy dolls #MLK #Oops!](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/20/three-times-i-made-mistakes-when-sewing-simplicity-4883-for-ideal-tammy-dolls-mlk-oops/) - If you are a regular follower of this blog, then you probably already know I'm a big fan of the Simplicity 4883 sewing pattern. I've been making doll clothes with Simplicity 4883 since my early childhood. In fact, it was the first pattern ever given to me, and it was from this pattern that I
- [Can you help me identify this MGA 2021 Made in China African American doll? #LittleMermaid #Toys](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/08/can-you-help-me-identify-this-mga-2021-made-in-china-african-american-doll-littlemermaid-toys/) - I'm starting the New Year with some dolly clean-up projects... Recently I found some doll shoes wrapped up in a plastic bag full of various toys (including dollar store trinkets and Happy Meal gadget toys), and I bought it for $2.50 at the Goodwill, just because it had the two pairs of shoes, which were
- [Super simple Wellie Wishers doll clothes for beginners to sew, with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LearningToSew #SewingTips](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/15/super-simple-wellie-wishers-doll-clothes-for-beginners-to-sew-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-learningtosew-sewingtips/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This pattern has been available on my website since 2018, but my links needed some updating. I'm re-posting it specifically for the Wellie Wisher dolls, but it does fit a large number of dolls in addition to the Wellie Wishers from
- [I jazzed up a vintage Barbie pattern, Advance 9939, by slapping on a bias tape collar!](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/13/i-jazzed-up-a-vintage-barbie-pattern-advance-9939-by-slapping-on-a-bias-tape-collar/) - See that cute little summer top in View 2 of this vintage Advance 9939 doll clothes pattern* package? That's what I was working on -- creating that set of culottes with the sleeveless blouse that looks so cute and sweet on Ponytail Barbie in the drawings. That's not what I got though. Ugh! *Please note:
- [Can Ideal Tammy dolls wear vintage Barbie clothes? #SewVintage #IdealToys](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/30/can-ideal-tammy-dolls-wear-vintage-barbie-clothes-sewvintage-idealtoys/) - Today's blog post attempts to answer the question, "Can Ideal Tammy dolls wear vintage Barbie clothes?" I'll be focusing on one vintage Barbie doll clothes pattern in particular: the ice skating outfit from View 4 of the Advance 9939 doll clothes pattern from 1961. The two dolls--Ideal Tammy and vintage Barbie--have very different body measurements,
- [Here are my Top 10 most popular free doll clothes patterns -- a look back at 2024! #NewYearsDay #Top10](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/01/here-are-my-top-10-most-popular-free-doll-clothes-patterns-a-look-back-at-2024-newyearsday-top10/) - Today is the first day of 2025 -- Hooray! In August of 2025, I'll be retiring from my full-time job as a school librarian, so that will free up my time to do more with dolls and doll clothing designs. Watch for more news about my plans for 2025 in a later blog post in
- [Today we're making a little A-line dress with flutter sleeves for Mego Action Figures! #iSew #Miniatures](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/07/today-were-making-a-little-a-line-dress-with-flutter-sleeves-for-mego-action-figures-isew-miniatures/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Yes, as the heading states, today I'll be showing you how to make this lovely little A-line dress with flutter-style sleeves, and it will fit the Mego female action figures along
- [How to make a pair of sandals for dolls using elastic and craft foam... #AmericanGirl #WellieWishers](https://chellywood.com/2025/01/09/how-to-make-a-pair-of-sandals-for-dolls-using-elastic-and-craft-foam-americangirl-welliewishers/) - Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's tutorial video is, once again, an older tutorial that I've re-mastered to include voiceover. I'm trying to gradually revisit those older text-only videos and add voice over to them because a.) it helps Google Translate to offer the instructions into
- [Sew a halter dress and bloomers for vintage Velvet dolls w/today's free patterns #IdealToys #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/31/sew-a-halter-dress-and-bloomers-for-vintage-velvet-dolls-w-todays-free-patterns-idealtoys-sewvintage/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I've had this pattern on my website since May of 2018, but for some reason, they were never converted to PDF format. So today I'm converting the patterns to PDF, so everyone can easily download and print them at home. Before
- [Free easy-to-sew patterns for Disney Princess 13 and 1/2 inch dolls! #DisneyPrincess #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/25/free-easy-to-sew-patterns-for-disney-princess-13-and-1-2-inch-dolls-disneyprincess-sewing/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. It's Christmas day, as this blog post goes public. Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate it! For Christmas, I've decided to give you a wonderful gift... The outfit you see in the image above is one of the easiest
- [How to make a tutu for a doll -- super easy instructions! #isew #cosplay](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/23/how-to-make-a-tutu-for-a-doll-super-easy-instructions-isew-cosplay/) - I've already given away this lovely one-shoulder dress, which I made using the vintage Simplicity 4510 pattern, view three. And the tulle "tutu-style" overskirt is not a part of the actual dress, as you can see in the image above. Instead, the tutu (made of tulle with a bias-tape-like waistband that ties in the back)
- [Here's why I haven't been on Facebook lately... #Disgruntled #Censorship](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/10/heres-why-i-havent-been-on-facebook-lately-disgruntled-censorship/) - Do you recognize the header at the top of today's blog post? If so, you've probably navigated over to my Facebook page at some point in the past. The last time I posted something on my Facebook page was February 25th. In fact, I haven't even opened my Facebook account since then. Not even once.
- [Easy Barbie clothes to sew with FREE patterns! #ChristmasGiftIdeas #EasyCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/08/heres-a-super-easy-outfit-for-beginners-to-sew-for-barbie-dolls-christmasgiftideas-easycrafts/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. On Halloween, I gave you a pattern for and a tutorial showing how to make the cotton shirt shown at the top of this blog post, but what about the skirt? It's super easy to make too, so today
- [Sew a raglan-sleeve T-shirt and stretchy-fabric pencil skirt for Barbie w/today's free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #CasualStyle #BarbieClothes](https://chellywood.com/2021/04/20/sew-a-raglan-sleeve-t-shirt-and-stretchy-fabric-pencil-skirt-for-barbie-w-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-chellywood-com-casualstyle-barbieclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This week I'm giving you the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making the "business casual" style outfit shown at the top of this blog post. Granted, these patterns have been available before, but only as a JPG image
- [Help me set my sewing goals for 2025! I'm taking requests! #SewingGoals #NewYearsResolutions](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/18/help-me-set-my-sewing-goals-for-2025-im-taking-requests-sewinggoals-newyearsresolutions/) - I'm going to keep this blog post short and sweet. I have recently been given or discovered (usually at second-hand stores) a number of new dolls to design clothing for. Yesterday was all about the goals I set for myself in 2024, but now it's time to look ahead. Who should I design doll clothes
- [Did you achieve your sewing goals this year? Please comment! #SewingChat #BusinessGoals](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/17/did-you-achieve-your-sewing-goals-this-year-please-comment-sewingchat-businessgoals/) - The graphic at the top of the page is actually my sewing planner, which is currently for sale in my Etsy store. You can go check it out with this link, if you'd like a tool to help you plan your sewing goals for 2025. But today I want to look back at 2024, to
- [Let's make a simple pencil skirt for Barbie w/today's free patterns! #Barbie #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/19/lets-make-a-simple-pencil-skirt-for-barbie-w-todays-free-patterns-barbie-sewing/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yes, this project has appeared on my website before. I'm working on a small size project, where I'm remastering my oldest video tutorials with voiceover. That way people who don't speak English can translate my verbal instructions by
- [Can Curvy Barbie wear vintage Barbie doll clothes? #BarbieStyle #ChristmasGifts](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/16/can-curvy-barbie-wear-vintage-barbie-doll-clothes-barbiestyle-christmasgifts/) - I was pleased to discover that Curvy Barbie was able to wear one of the garments from this vintage Simplicity 4510 doll clothes pattern from the 1960's! But which garment do you think it is...? Which view from the envelope? Give it a guess before scrolling down to see if you're right. *Please note: when
- [My "Do a Pick" game with vintage dolls and doll clothes now has its own gallery! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/21/my-do-a-pick-game-with-vintage-dolls-and-doll-clothes-now-has-its-own-gallery-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Choose any of the "Do a Pick" topics below to play (additional instructions can be found below this gallery): To play this game, all you have to do is choose from a list of 3 retro dolls and/or their clothing items and/or accessories, while imagining a fun playtime adventure from a bygone era. Join the
- [History of Dolls in America (Facts, a Timeline, and Family-friendly Fun!) #Collectibles](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/12/history-of-dolls-in-america-facts-a-timeline-and-family-friendly-fun-collectibles/) - Today's blog post is the wrap up for the history challenge that I did earlier this year. Click here to read about the challenge and download the free PDF to join the history challenge. Today's images and much of the information provided come from the DAR Museum online. Please click on the links provided
- [Have you ever made a Barbie dress with panels? #HolidaySewing for #Barbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/09/have-you-ever-made-a-barbie-dress-with-panels-holidaysewing-for-barbie/) - My Advance 9938 sewing pattern for Barbie comes from the early 1960's, and it has some really fun patterns to try. I've truly enjoyed making a Christmas dress, using the strapless gown in the View 3 image from this vintage doll clothes pattern. *Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this
- [How messy does YOUR sewing space get during the holiday season? Please leave a comment! #HolidaySeason #SewingRoom](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/11/how-messy-does-your-sewing-space-get-during-the-holiday-season-please-leave-a-comment-holidayseason-sewingroom/) - First, I want to apologize for yesterday's rant about Facebook. I try not to sling my dirty laundry all over my website. It's not cool. I guess I was having a moment. I think what inspired me was Hank Green's recent rant about the X platform (formally known as Twitter). But you don't want to
- [Vintage holiday Barbie sewing inspiration music! Get inspired to sew! #SewingInspiration #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/05/vintage-holiday-barbie-sewing-inspiration-music-get-inspired-to-sew-sewinginspiration-sewing/) - Okay, folks, I've created yet another music video to inspire your crafts! Want to make doll clothes with these vintage Barbie sewing patterns? Here are the links to purchase them on eBay: Simplicity 4510 for Vintage Barbie Vintage Advance 9938 Barbie If you look back at this blog post, you'll understand that by adding this
- [Make a holiday dress for Petite Barbie with today's free sewing patterns! #TheHolidays #ChristmasVibe](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/04/make-a-holiday-dress-for-petite-barbie-with-todays-free-sewing-patterns-theholidays-christmasvibe/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's basic dress pattern fits a whole bunch of different dolls. To see all the dolls it fits, take a look at my “North Pole Christmas” stop motion video. Before we dive into this project, I need to make
- [Here's a super easy-to-sew dress to make for Mattel's Stacie dolls (Barbie's little sister) w/FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #Christmas](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/03/heres-a-super-easy-to-sew-dress-to-make-for-mattels-stacie-dolls-barbies-little-sister-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-barbie-christmas/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* With Christmas inching ever closer each day, it's always a good idea to offer a few patterns that even the beginners can sew, this year, as Christmas gifts! If you're planning to buy someone a Mattel Stacie doll (Barbie's
- [How important is the grainline with dolls' clothes sewing projects? Simplicity 4510 from the 1960's will show us! #Sew #Vintage](https://chellywood.com/2024/12/02/how-important-is-the-grainline-with-dolls-clothes-sewing-projects-simplicity-4510-from-the-1960s-will-show-us-sew-vintage/) - Before we start, I'd like to thank my friend Julie for giving me this lovely doll. She's a real vintage bubble-cut Barbie! I had never owned one before -- even as a kid -- and one day Julie stopped by, to drop off a huge box of Barbies. This lovely lady was among the dolls
- [What are you working on for the holidays? Please leave a comment! #ChristmasProjects #ChristmasGifts](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/29/what-are-you-working-on-for-the-holidays-please-leave-a-comment-christmasprojects-christmasgifts/) - As many of my regular followers know, in my "day job" I work as a school librarian. This year in December I will be giving my "Secret Santa" gifts to our PE teacher, who happens to have a little girl who's three years old. So of course I'm making doll clothes for her, to give
- [Let's make a pair of easy-to-sew felt shoes for Judy Littlechap 13 inch dolls (FREE patterns)! #Collectibles #DollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/28/lets-make-a-pair-of-easy-to-sew-felt-shoes-for-judy-littlechap-13-inch-dolls-free-patterns-collectibles-dollcollector/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. For those of you who live in the United States, let me start by wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! It has been a while since we've seen Judy Littlechap, the doll I found at my local Goodwill for $2.50
- [Let's sew doll clothes for Dora and Friends 8 inch dolls with today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HappyThanksgiving #DoraTheExplorer](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/27/lets-sew-doll-clothes-for-dora-and-friends-8-inch-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-happythanksgiving-doratheexplorer/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. First, I want to wish a happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Americans out there! Tomorrow is the day we celebrate Thanksgiving. My little Alana doll (from Dora and Friends, shown
- [The Patterns of Christmas Past -- Share a memory! #Sewing #VintageSewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/25/patterns-of-christmas-past-share-a-memory/) - Whenever I dig up my Simplicity 8281 doll clothes sewing pattern, it always reminds me of a Christmas in about 1982 or 1983, when I used this pattern to sew a whopping 60 doll clothes outfits, and I sold them all to classmates and neighbors, to raise money for our family's Christmas gifts. My favorite
- [Sew a winter coat and jeans for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #HolidayGiftIdeas](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/26/sew-a-winter-coat-and-jeans-for-barbie-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-sewing-holidaygiftideas/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Last week I posted a re-mastered version of an older tutorial that needed some voice-over, and it showed you how to make a winter coat for Barbie with a front separating zipper. Sorry my photos are so grainy, but
- [Sew a winter coat or ski jacket for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Winter #FashionDoll](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/21/sew-a-zipper-jacket-and-jeans-for-fashion-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-winter-fashiondoll-2/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's video is a re-mastered version of an older tutorial that needed some voice-over. I'm trying to re-master these older videos now and then, so people who are visually impaired and also people who don't speak English will
- [Adventures in Paris Part 2, with Barbies! #CurvyBarbie #PetiteBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/20/adventures-in-paris-part-2-with-barbies-curvybarbie-petitebarbie/) - Yesterday I posted about the doll play videos called "Adventures in Paris" with Vanessa (Curvy) and Tabitha (Petite) Barbie dolls. Click here to see Part 1 of the series of these fun doll play videos. I also asked the question: Have any of you taken photos of your dolls in various locations? Feel free to
- [I took my Barbie dolls to Paris, and this video shows the highlights! #CurvyBarbie #PetiteBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/19/i-took-my-barbie-dolls-to-paris-and-this-video-shows-the-highlights-curvybarbie-petitebarbie/) - Yes, you read that right! I went to Paris in 2016, and I took my Barbies with me. Today's video has been on my YouTube Channel, ChellyWood1, ever since my trip to Paris. Although passersby thought I was pretty weird, taking photos of my dolls in various locations around the city, I have no regrets.
- [How to use the selvedge (AKA selvage) circular color guide (AKA the color registration marks) when choosing matching fabrics @ ChellyWood.com #Fabric #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/18/how-to-use-the-selvedge-aka-selvage-circular-color-guide-aka-the-color-registration-marks-when-choosing-matching-fabrics-chellywood-com-fabric-sewing/) - Over the last two weeks, I've been sharing with you my sewing adventures, as I made a harvest-themed outfit for vintage Barbie dolls, using Sew-Easy patterns by Advance, pattern number 2896, view three, the shirt and skirt separates set. As you can see in the image on the right (above), the outfit I've made uses
- [How I altered the neckline of vintage Barbie pattern Advance 2896 to fit better #SewingTips #VintageSewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/11/how-i-altered-the-neckline-of-vintage-barbie-pattern-advance-2896-to-fit-better-sewingtips-vintagesewing/) - Last week we took a look at the skirt pockets on my Sew-Easy Advance 2896 vintage Barbie doll sewing pattern, and today I'm going to explain how I altered the neckline of the cap-sleeved shirt that is part of this View 3 pattern set. To be clear, the skirt in the image above is a
- [Let's make a little Barbie dress form for a miniature sewing room! @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #DIY](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/13/barbiedoll-dressform-diy-for-your-dolling-diorama-chellywood-com-2/) - Isn't this a cute little dress form? I bought it on eBay for a very reasonable price, but I didn't really like the color. Its original color was black with a gold stand. As I wanted a red-white-and-turquoise theme for my original doll-sized sewing room, I decided a can of spray paint was all it
- [Collapsible ORT thread catcher for sale in my store! #Sewing #Handmade](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/15/collapsible-ort-thread-catcher-for-sale-in-my-store-sewing-handmade/) - Also known as a "thread catcher," the item you see above is sometimes referred to as an ORT holder. The letters O-R-T stand for "old ratty threads" or sometimes "odd random threads." My mother-in-law, Anita, has made me half a dozen of these thread catchers, and I absolutely love them! So when she asked if
- [Let's do a pick at the Phoenix Art Museum's Barbie exhibit! #VintageBarbie #VintageKenDoll](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/14/lets-do-a-pick-at-the-phoenix-art-museums-barbie-exhibit-vintagebarbie-vintagekendoll/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game is a unique one. My sister, who lives in Phoenix, took photos at the Barbie Exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum last summer. She sent them to me, knowing I'm a big fan of Barbie. So I put this YouTube Short together using her photos. If you had your choice
- [Estrela Barbie: a rare treasure! #Collectibles #Toys](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/12/estrela-barbie-a-rare-treasure-collectibles-toys/) - Have you ever heard of the Estrela Barbies? After a fan from Brazil named Debora left a lengthy comment about them on one of my blog posts, I contacted her to find out more about these rare and highly collectible Barbie dolls. Today's blog post will give you the details, as they were explained to
- [Make a pretty winter coat for Barbie's little sister Chelsea dolls @ ChellyWood.com with today's free patterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/06/make-a-pretty-winter-coat-for-barbies-little-sister-chelsea-dolls-chellywood-com-with-todays-free-patterns/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. With winter closing in, right here in Idaho (where I live), it's time to make some coats for our dolls! Before we dive into this project, though, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn
- [Sew-Easy by Advance 2896 vintage "Around the Clock" sewing patterns -- Let's talk pockets! #Pockets #VintageSewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/04/sew-easy-by-advance-2896-vintage-around-the-clock-sewing-patterns-lets-talk-pockets-pockets-vintagesewing/) - While making this lovely harvest-themed Advance 2896 View 3 skirt for a vintage Malibu Barbie, I read through the directions, and while the directions are quaint and a lot of fun to read, it may surprise you to learn that I don't always follow them. Sometimes I know an easier way of piecing together a
- [Do you see old fashions coming back into style? #Fashion #FashionHistory #Style](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/01/do-you-see-old-fashions-coming-back-into-style-fashion-fashionhistory/) - On YouTube, I enjoy watching Nicole Rudolph's videos about fashion in history, but this one about fashions that repeat themselves was particularly interesting to me. If you've followed my doll history articles, which I posted on Tuesdays over the past 10 weeks or so, you'll remember that a doll's clothing isn't always indicative of the
- [The story behind my "People Who Read" meme... #Humor #Bibliophile #StopMotion](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/07/the-story-behind-my-people-who-read-meme-humor-bibliophile-stopmotion/) - A lot of people follow me on YouTube because a.) they sew for dolls, b.) they enjoy collecting dolls or c.) they like to watch stop-motion videos. Today's brief meme is for all three! On the weekends, I design doll clothes sewing patterns, which people can download for free, right here on my website, ChellyWood.com.
- [How to sew Tinkerbell fairy doll dresses for the holidays with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/11/05/how-to-sew-tinkerbell-fairy-doll-dresses-for-the-holidays-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollcollector-dollclothespatterns/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. This week we're sewing a pretty red plaid dress for the little Disney Tinkerbell fairy 9 inch dolls. We're getting closer and closer to Christmas, so I made my little dress
- [Sew a super simple raglan-sleeved cotton shirt using today's free Barbie shirt patterns @ ChellyWood.com #CasualStyle #BarbieClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/31/sew-a-super-simple-raglan-sleeved-cotton-shirt-using-todays-free-barbie-shirt-patterns-chellywood-com-casualstyle-barbieclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Happy Halloween! This week I'm giving you the free printable PDF sewing patterns and tutorial video for making the super simple cotton shirt shown in the video at the top of this blog post. I've had this pattern on
- [What can you do when a doll dress is too small? Here's one idea... #LittleThings #SewingTips](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/28/what-can-you-do-when-a-doll-dress-is-too-small-heres-one-idea-littlethings-sewingtips/) - Last Monday's blog post was all about a mystery surrounding the bodice from my Sew-Easy Advance 2896 doll clothes pattern, View 5 dress. Today's blog post will pick up where I left off, so if you didn't read about last week's bodice mystery, click here to go back to that mysterious story to learn more.
- [I discovered an unexpected gem in vintage Sew-Easy by Advance Barbie patterns! #VintageClothes #VintageBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/21/i-discovered-an-unexpected-gem-in-vintage-sew-easy-by-advance-barbie-patterns-vintageclothes-vintagebarbie/) - If you've ever bought a vintage doll clothes pattern, you may have found a hidden gem inside the pattern envelope. Sometimes I'll find an old receipt, a pre-cut outfit with its original vintage fabric still pinned onto the pattern, or a hand-written note that the previous owner left, to help them remember little nuances about
- [Sew a cotton shirt and elastic-waist skirt for Chelsea, Barbie's little sister w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #Chelsea](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/30/sew-a-cotton-shirt-and-elastic-waist-skirt-for-chelsea-barbies-little-sister-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-barbie-chelsea/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. When I first posted this skirt and top, it was part of the Anna/Elsa Arendelle family doll clothes collection that I designed (not affiliated with Disney, but just for my niece). But it also fits a Mattel Chelsea doll, so I thought
- [How to use cord elastic for very teeny-tiny little dolls' elastic waistbands! #miniature #dollhouse](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/29/how-to-use-cord-elastic-for-very-teeny-tiny-little-dolls-elastic-waistbands-miniature-dollhouse/) - As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The image at the top of today's blog post shows a Mattel Barbie being measured for the usual 1/8 inch wide elastic, which is what I often use for small doll clothes. However, for tomorrow's blog post, I'll be recommending the use of elastic cord because
- [Queen Anne Era Doll with Delicately Designed Gown, Shoes, and Stockings -- but who made them? #AmericanDoll #10](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/15/queen-anne-doll-with-delicately-designed-gown-americandoll-10/) - This doll is referred to in the DAR Museum collection as a Queen Anne era doll, and its date is cited as being 18th century, but for our history challenge, we need to know a more precise date for this doll. Was it early 18th century or late 18th century? I want you to also
- [Please consider adding today's holiday crafting music video to your YouTube playlists for the holidays! #HolidayCrafting #MusicVideo](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/24/please-consider-adding-todays-holiday-crafting-music-video-to-your-youtube-playlists-for-the-holidays-holidaycrafting-musicvideo/) - Okay, folks, I've created yet another music video to inspire your crafts! If you look back at this blog post, you'll understand that by adding this music to your playlists on YouTube, it not only gives you music to inspire your crafting and sewing projects, but it also help the YouTube algorithm to understand that
- [Today we're making a little A-line dress with flutter sleeves for Stacie dolls! #FreePatterns #BarbieDolls](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/23/today-were-making-a-little-a-line-dress-with-flutter-sleeves-for-stacie-dolls-freepatterns-barbiedolls/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Yes, as the heading states, today I'll be showing you how to make this lovely little A-line dress with flutter-style sleeves, and it will fit Barbie's little sister Stacie dolls along
- [Are pinking shears a useful tool for beginners who are just learning how to sew doll clothes? #SewingTips #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/22/are-pinking-shears-a-useful-tool-for-beginners-who-are-just-learning-how-to-sew-doll-clothes-sewingtips-dollclothes/) - I recently received an interesting "fan mail" question about pinking shears from a follower named Debora. She wanted to know my thoughts on pinking shears. Debora asked, "Chelly, how do you use pinking shears, anyway? All over the Internet, you can find crafters who seem to get really excited about them and use them for
- [A Christmas Gift Idea to Give Yourself #SelfLove #Christmas](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/18/a-christmas-gift-idea-to-give-yourself-goals-christmas/) - I'm a school librarian in my "day job," but I'll be retiring this summer. And once retired, I was hoping to make more classes like the two I'm currently offering through C&T Publishing's Creative Spark online learning platform. Last year, most of the money I did earn toward maintaining this website, was through my online
- [Let's Do a Pick -- What to bring to a Halloween overnight party...? #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/17/lets-do-a-pick-what-to-bring-to-a-halloween-overnight-party-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Barbie's Travel Trunk #4289 Skipper Doll Case #4966 Barbie 2-Doll Trunk #1004 What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's
- [Let's make some underpants for Hairmazing dolls w/today's FREE dolls' clothes patterns! #Sewing #SewingIdeas](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/17/lets-make-some-underpants-for-hairmazing-dolls-w-todays-free-dolls-clothes-patterns-sewing-sewingideas/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I'm giving you a simple undergarment pattern for your Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls which are still being sold at Walmart. These dolls are slightly smaller in the bust than Barbie, so they need their own wardrobe, and I've
- [This antique doll may have been imported by the Hudson's Bay Company! #AmericanDoll #9](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/08/this-antique-doll-may-have-been-imported-by-the-hudsons-bay-company-americandoll-9/) - This little wooden doll is wearing a lovely long dress trimmed in ribbons and lace. But just have a look at the bottom of the dress. Do you see how that spotted burgundy fabric on the underside of the dress is a different fabric from the outer skirting of the dress? This is a perfect
- [Free Cosplay / Halloween Costume Doll Clothes Patterns for 11 to 11.5 Inch (28 to 30 cm) Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/11/free-cosplay-halloween-costume-doll-clothes-patterns-for-11-to-11-5-inch-28-to-30-cm-dolls-gallery/) - With Halloween right around the corner, I want to remind everyone that if you go to my page of 11 to 11.5 inch fashion dolls, and you scroll down toward the bottom, there's a link to all of these wonderful costumes which you can make for your dolls, for Halloween! (It's there all the time,
- [Let's make a bolero jacket for Lottie dolls with today's free patterns at ChellyWood.com #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/10/lets-make-a-bolero-jacket-for-lottie-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-at-chellywood-com-sewing-dollclothes/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Last week I gave you the free PDF sewing patterns for making a pinafore dress to fit your 7 inch Lottie dolls. Today I'm giving you a bolero project -- a tiny little jacket -- that will go with
- [Sew a pretty sundress for 10 inch dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Hawaii #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/09/sew-a-pretty-sundress-for-10-inch-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-hawaii-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's tutorial video will show you how to make a pretty sun dress for 10 inch dolls like Disney's Moana fashion dolls, vintage 1980's Skipper, and a number of other dolls with similar measurements. Scroll down to the first
- [Reversible Garment Examples and What Can Go Wrong! #SewingTips #SewingHacks](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/07/reversible-garment-examples-and-what-can-go-wrong-sewingtips-sewinghacks/) - Among all the hundreds of free sewing patterns here on ChellyWood.com, I actually do have a couple of examples of reversible garments. I recommend the reversible tank top you see above, for a couple of reasons. First, it's a good starter project if you're new to sewing reversible garments. Second, as a clothing item, it
- [Let's sew a pretty pinafore dress for Lottie dolls with today's free patterns at ChellyWood.com #Lottie #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/03/lets-sew-a-pretty-pinafore-dress-for-lottie-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-at-chellywood-com-lottie-dollclothes/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* This dress turned out so pretty! I just love it, and I think you will too. Later, I have a bolero project -- a tiny little jacket -- that will go with it. I'm still working on the video
- [FREE #Doll Clothes Patterns: #Pirate #Costume @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2017/08/10/free-doll-clothes-patterns-pirate-costume-chellywood-com/) - At long last, here's everything you'll need to make the pirate costume. As I've shown you before, this outfit will fit fit Project MC2® dolls, Monster High® dolls, and Ever After High® dolls, to name a few. Ready to get busy sewing? Here are the patterns and tutorials you'll need: Pattern for the Vest, Shoes, and
- [Free #sewing pattern for #FairyTale costume for Ken #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2016/12/16/free-sewing-pattern-for-fairytale-costume-for-ken-dolls-chellywood-com/) - This is the Ryan® doll from Mattel®, who will be playing the prince in my stop-motion dolly version of Romeo and Juliet. The pants he's wearing are probably the easiest pants pattern, of all the pants patterns I've designed. They don't take more than a few minutes to make! Even beginners will be able to
- [#FinnickOdair Doll #Plays Tybalt in ChellyWood.com #StopMotion Video of RandJ](https://chellywood.com/2016/06/29/finnickodair-doll-plays-tybalt-in-chellywood-com-stopmotion-video-of-randj/) - The patterns for the costume shown above have actually been some of my most popular for Ken and other 1:6 scale male dolls. The tutorial videos for making these pants and these boots have reached 2,311 views and 2,835 views, respectively, as of Sunday, June 26, 2016, when I wrote this blog post. I have
- [Free pattern for Renaissance costume to fit Barbie @ ChellyWood.com #Renfaire #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2021/10/26/free-pattern-for-renaissance-costume-to-fit-barbie-chellywood-com-renfaire-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's costume is one of the earliest patterns I made for this website. In fact, the Renaissance hat was designed with the instructions on the pattern itself, sort of like how commercial patterns offer written instructions. When I designed
- [Make a "Romeo" outfit for Ken dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RomeoAndJuliet #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/08/16/make-a-romeo-outfit-for-ken-dolls-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-romeoandjuliet-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This is probably my favorite costume that I designed for my stop-motion video, Romeo and Juliet with Dolls. Like the others, this pattern is an older one, so not all of the pattern pieces have seam allowances drawn on. The seam
- [Make my "Tybalt" costume for your Ken dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RomeoAndJuliet #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/09/30/make-my-tybalt-costume-for-your-ken-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-romeoandjuliet-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This was one of the earliest costumes I made for my Romeo and Juliet with Dolls stop motion video. When I designed it, I was thinking I was making the outfit for Romeo, but of course I later decided this would
- [Make a sword for your fashion dolls or action figures with today's tutorial and bell guard pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Fencing #RenFaire](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/26/make-a-sword-for-your-fashion-dolls-or-action-figures-with-todays-tutorial-and-bell-guard-pattern-chellywood-com-fencing-renfaire/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Many of my regular followers have noticed that I've been remastering my older videos. I'm doing this for a couple of reasons: First, by adding voiceover, my tutorials can be translated into various languages. Second, people who are visually impaired also
- [Today we're making a little A-line dress with flutter sleeves for Tinkerbell fairy dolls! #FreePatterns #Disney](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/04/today-were-making-a-little-a-line-dress-with-flutter-sleeves-for-tinkerbell-fairy-dolls-freepatterns-disney/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Yes, as the heading states, today I'll be showing you how to make this lovely little A-line dress with flutter-style sleeves, and it will fit Disney 9 inch Tinkerbell fairy dolls
- [Make a halter-style dress for Chelsea dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com (available on A4 and American printer paper PDFs) #Miniatures #Mattel](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/02/make-a-halter-style-dress-for-chelsea-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-available-on-a4-and-american-printer-paper-pdfs-miniatures-mattel/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.** Today's doll dress will fit a wide variety of tiny 5" to 6" dolls. The second set of bullets will give you some idea as to which dolls can wear this little halter-style doll dress. Before printing your patterns,
- [August is Black Business Month! Let's make some African-style doll clothes patterns today! #BlackBusinessMonth #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/14/august-is-black-business-month-lets-revisit-some-african-style-doll-clothes-patterns-today-blackbusinessmonth-sewing/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, as it says in the title of today's blog post, August is Black Business month. What better way to celebrate this month's theme, than to re-post these patterns with an African American theme? This set of patterns was first posted
- [Giddings China Doll, Four-Poster Miniature Bed, and Mini Quilt --#AmericanDoll #8](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/01/giddings-china-doll-four-poster-miniature-bed-and-mini-quilt-americandoll-8/) - This lovely doll is part of an extensive collection of toys donated to the DAR Museum in Washington DC by the Giddings family of Nebraska and (later) Illinois. Her name is "Miss Hetty" (1), according to the collection's information on the DAR Museum website. Today's blog post is part of a history challenge! Click here
- [The Hattie Thompson Doll -- An early heat transfer face perhaps? -- #AmericanDoll #7](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/24/history-blog-post-change-title/) - For today's "History of Dolls" blog post, I'm researching what I'm calling the "Hattie Thompson Doll" because according to the DAR website, this doll was made at some point in the 20th century, by a woman name Hattie Thompson. Today's blog post is part of a history challenge! Click here to read about the challenge
- [Izannah Walker: an icon in the history of doll making in America #AmericanDoll #6](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/17/izannah-walker-and-the-history-of-doll-making-in-america-americandoll-5/) - The doll you see above was created by a woman who is considered something of an icon in American doll history. The person I'm talking about is Izannah Walker, an early American manufacturer of dolls and an artist in her own right. Today's blog post is part of a history challenge that has been running
- [Can we judge a doll by its costume? #AmericanDoll #5](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/10/can-we-judge-a-doll-by-its-costume-antiques-dollcollector/) - Meet Cordelia... Isn't she sweet?! If you've been playing along with the history challenge, I'm very curious to hear your honest guesses. What era do you think she comes from? Please leave a comment below. If you're not familiar with my history challenge, please click here to read about the challenge and download the free
- [A Precious Native American Doll with a Beaded Face #AmericanDoll #4](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/03/a-precious-native-american-doll-with-a-beaded-face-americandoll-3/) - Have you given a guess yet, as to the age of this precious little doll? That's part of the history challenge that I issued at the start of this month. Click here to read about the challenge and to download the free PDF to join my doll history challenge. In what year do you guess
- [What would a Victorian era doll look like if it was never played with? Meet... "Annie" #AmericanDoll #3](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/27/what-would-a-victorian-era-doll-look-like-if-it-was-never-played-with-meet-annie-victorianhistory-dollcollector/) - You read that title correctly. This doll was never played with! Affectionately called "Annie," this doll, which stands 21 inches tall, was won by a man named Joseph J. Rand, at a fair. Having no children of his own, this doll was never, ever played with. Eventually it was donated to the DAR Museum in
- [How to Tell When a Sewing Pattern Is NOT for Beginners (Part 2: Know Your Fabrics) #LearningToSew #Fabrics](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/02/how-to-tell-when-a-sewing-pattern-is-not-for-beginners-part-2-know-your-fabrics-learningtosew-fabrics-2/) - At the end of last month, I did a blog post on how to tell when a sewing pattern is not for beginners, subtitled "Part 1" and today I'm continuing that discussion. It's not just a lecture, mind you, it's a discussion! So please add your comments at the bottom. Other visitors to this
- [How to Tell When a Sewing Pattern Is NOT for Beginners (Part 4: Difficult Garments) #SewEasy #SewingFun](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/23/how-to-tell-when-a-sewing-pattern-is-not-for-beginners-part-4-difficult-garments-seweasy-sewingfun-2/) - This is the last installment of a four-week journey to discover what makes a pattern difficult for beginners who are just starting out with their very first sewing projects. By "beginners," I'm referring to adults learning to sew as well as children of all ages who are learning to sew. We've been studying a single
- [Tips for Buying Used Doll Clothes Patterns on eBay @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/10/14/tips-for-buying-used-doll-clothes-patterns-on-ebay-chellywood-com-amsewing-dollclothes-3/) - Have you ever purchased doll clothes sewing patterns on eBay? I have. In fact, the pattern pictured above, McCall's Crafts pattern 4400, was one I purchased about a year ago. Yes, the pattern you see in the image above is outdated, but there are some timeless patterns in this set, as well as out-of-style
- [Make my harlequin costume and miniature wine bottle w/today's free patterns and tutorial videos @ ChellyWood.com #Harlequin #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/08/24/make-my-harlequin-costume-and-miniature-wine-bottle-w-todays-free-patterns-and-tutorial-videos-chellywood-com-harlequin-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. In my Romeo and Juliet with Dolls stop motion video, there's a minor character, Samson, who "begins the fray" in the marketplace, by biting his thumb. This character is played by a Barbie (shown above), wearing what I like
- [Sew a miniature pumpkin (jack-o'-lantern) trick-or-treat Halloween candy bucket with today's free patterns!](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/27/sew-a-miniature-pumpkin-jack-o-lantern-trick-or-treat-halloween-candy-bucket-with-todays-free-patterns-2/) - Please scroll to the very bottom of this page for today's free pumpkin candy bucket pattern. Every Halloween people visit my website in search of this popular pumpkin-shaped candy bucket pattern, which is just the right size for nearly all fashion dolls! So today's pattern and tutorial are a repeat, but they're too popular to
- [Let's make a Halloween orange outfit for Moana dolls w/today's free PDF sewing patterns! #HalloweenDIY #Moana](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/25/lets-make-a-halloween-orange-outfit-for-moana-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-halloweendiy-moana/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Doesn't my Moana doll look adorable in this swingy crop top and matching pants? She's such a sweet little doll to sew for! Before we dive into this project, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an
- [GI Joe vs. Ken: Who makes a better boyfriend for Barbie? -- Please leave a comment! #gijoe #retro70s](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/20/gi-joe-vs-ken-who-makes-a-better-boyfriend-for-barbie-please-leave-a-comment-gijoe-retro70s/) - This is not my advertisement, but I certainly remember the ad from when I was a kid, and my brother had this exact same GI Joe! Of course I own a GI Joe today, and I've designed some attractive clothing for him, which you can find on this page, on ChellyWood.com. Before I dive
- [Sew a pair of bi-colored pants (trousers) for Ken and similar sized dolls w/today's free doll clothes patterns! #FairyTale #RenFaire](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/19/sew-a-pair-of-bi-colored-pants-trousers-for-ken-and-similar-sized-dolls-w-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-fairytale-renfaire/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. If you're a fan of my Romeo and Juliet with Dolls stop-motion video series, you've probably seen photos of my Ken dolls in bi-colored pants. Maybe you wondered how to make them. In today's tutorial, I take a pattern we've had
- [Let's see what 28" Barbie's #sewing measurements are... #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2019/02/26/tapemeasuretuesday-lets-see-what-28-barbies-sewing-measurements-are/) - Doesn't my "28-inch Best Fashion Friend" Barbie look fabulous as a figure skater? Wait 'till you see the stop motion movie I made of her skating! It will appear in this week's tutorial video. This week, for #TapeMeasureTuesday, we're taking measurements of a 28" Barbie, but while we're on the subject of Jumbo-sized dolls, I'd
- [Teach a child to sew with this super simple free PDF sewing pattern for Disney Princess fashion dolls #LearnToSew #MommyAndMe](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/18/teach-a-child-to-sew-with-this-super-simple-free-pdf-sewing-pattern-for-disney-princess-fashion-dolls-learntosew-mommyandme/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I designed this pattern for the absolute beginner sewists out there, after a mother requested a ball gown pattern for her child who was just learning to sew. This project’s super simple design makes it easy to create either
- [Shoe swap! Let's see what dolls can fit in these shoes... #Dolls #DollShoes #FridayFollow](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/13/shoe-swap-lets-see-what-dolls-can-fit-in-these-shoes-dolls-dollshoes-fridayfollow/) - I follow Dodi's Shop of Stuff on eBay because Dodi has such a great selection of cool Barbie collectibles and miniatures. I also consider Dodi a real-life friend, and she's the lady who runs Dodi's Shop of Stuff. Well today I'm sharing my unboxing video for a set of "Little Extras" shoes for Posable Barbies.
- [Sew a Renaissance doublet-style vest for Ken w/today's free doll clothes patterns! #RenFaire #KenDolls](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/12/sew-a-renaissance-doublet-style-vest-for-ken-w-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-renfaire-kendolls/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today I'm going to show you how to make a Renaissance style doublet or vest for Ken, with little shoulder extensions called "picadils." Today's video tutorial is an older one that I've remastered to include voiceover. So I apologize for the
- [Make Halloween doll clothes for Ideal Pepper or Pedigree Patch dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #IdealPepper #PedigreePatch](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/11/make-halloween-doll-clothes-for-ideal-pepper-or-pedigree-patch-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-idealpepper-pedigreepatch/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. This Halloween cropped tank top and retro-style Halloween cargo pants outfit was first posted, here on ChellyWood.com, to fit the Creatable World dolls. I've also found that it fits many other
- [How do you finish off your seams? -- Please comment! #SewingTips #SewingChat](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/23/how-to-finish-seams-when-sewing-doll-clothes-sewingtips-sewinghacks/) - For today’s “Doll Clothes Sewing Chat,” let’s talk about finishing off a seam. Personally, I use a backstitch, so I'm going to define what that means to me before we get the chat underway... DEFINITION: A backstitch is when you stitch in one direction, you stitch backwards from there, and then you stitch in the
- [Can you help doll collector Mandi Lee identify these items? #FridayFollow #DollCollecting](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/06/can-you-help-doll-collector-mandi-lee-identify-these-items-fridayfollow-dollcollecting/) - I follow lots of different doll-related YouTubers, but recently I started following Mandi Lee, largely because this unboxing video was so much fun to watch! In this video, YouTuber Mandi Lee goes through a bunch of vintage dolls, miniatures, and doll clothes that she found on Facebook Marketplace. She asks viewers to help her
- [Make a poncho for Lammily with today's free printable PDF sewing pattern #Poncho #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2022/09/07/make-a-poncho-for-lammily-with-todays-free-printable-pdf-sewing-pattern-poncho-dollclothes/) - For your free pattern and tutorial video, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I first posted this poncho pattern here, on ChellyWood.com, in celebration of Kwanzaa. But that earlier post only offered the poncho pattern as a JPG image. Today I'm giving you the poncho pattern as a free printable PDF sewing
- [Make a Kwanzaa poncho for Barbie with today's free PDF sewing pattern #HappyKwanzaa #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2021/12/27/make-a-kwanzaa-poncho-for-barbie-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-pattern-happykwanzaa-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yesterday was the first day of Kwanzaa, an "annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1" (from Wikipedia). So in honor of Kwanzaa, I wanted to post my African heritage poncho pattern. This
- [Create a medieval cape or Renaissance cloak for 11 to 12 inch fashion dolls with today's free pattern #Renfaire #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/05/create-a-medieval-cape-or-renaissance-cloak-for-11-to-12-inch-fashion-dolls-with-todays-free-pattern-renfaire-dollclothes/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Of course I've posted this medieval cape or Renaissance cloak pattern on my website before, but as I've mentioned in some of my other blog posts, I'm taking the time to remaster some of my older tutorials that don't have voiceover;
- [Let's sew a Renaissance cape for Ken dolls w/today's FREE PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #RenFaire](https://chellywood.com/2022/09/27/lets-sew-a-renaissance-cape-for-ken-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-renfaire/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today I'm giving you the free, printable PDF sewing patterns for making a medieval or Renaissance cloak that will fit Mattel's Ken dolls and many other dolls in this size range. My Texas A&M Ken wears this cloak in my stop
- [Make a cotton shirt and top for 6 inch Breyer Rider dolls w/today's free sewing patterns! #Sewing #Breyer](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/04/make-a-cotton-shirt-and-top-for-6-inch-breyer-rider-dolls-w-todays-free-sewing-patterns-sewing-breyer/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Today's doll clothes will fit a wide variety of tiny dolls, but as you can see here, I've made this little white cotton short-sleeved top and this colorful elastic-waist skirt to fit a 6 inch Breyer Rider doll. It's
- [Sew a skirt and top for Enchantimals dolls w/today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #BackToSchool](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/30/sew-a-skirt-and-top-for-enchantimals-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-sewing-backtoschool/) - Your free, printable patterns will be found after the second set of bullets. I first posted these patterns for the Anna and Elsa Frozen mini dolls, but as you can see, they also fit the Enchantimals dolls, although the skirt is a bit short on her. For the elastic on this teeny-tiny skirt, I used
- [How to Sew Snaps (AKA Poppers) on Doll Clothes Part 1 --when the snap doesn't have a hole in the middle #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/22/how-to-sew-snaps-aka-poppers-on-doll-clothes-part-1-sewing-dollclothes/) - Today's tutorial is an upgraded version of a concept I've covered here on ChellyWood.com before. I don't know if you've noticed this, but Dritz snaps sometimes have a hole running through the middle of them (which used to be essential for sewing on snaps), but lately they seem to be making them so you can't
- [Sew Western Clothes for Breyer Rider Dolls w/FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #BreyerHorses #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/04/12/sew-western-clothes-for-breyer-rider-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-breyerhorses-dollclothespatterns/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. This is one of the oldest patterns I have on this website, and you'll find that the PDF is all hand-drawn in pencil with just a few necessary trademark symbols and
- [Sewing a Summer Top for 8 Inch Dolls w/today's FREE Doll Clothes Pattern #BreyerHorses #SmallStuff](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/01/sewing-a-summer-top-for-8-inch-dolls-w-todays-free-doll-clothes-pattern-breyerhorses-smallstuff/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. As I explain in the video, today's tutorial is an older one (dating back to 2015, almost ten years ago), and back in those days, my blog was more about a
- [Learn about the history of dolls with today's links... #History #DollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/30/learn-about-the-history-of-dolls-with-todays-links/) - Please click on the image of the doll you'd like to learn more about. It will take you to the original article that I wrote, after researching that doll or type of dolls. My website counts on your generous donations, income from class fees, and the purchase of goods to maintain the storage space for
- [How to Sew Snaps (AKA Poppers) With a Hole in the Middle #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/29/snaps-for-sewing-projects-a-great-way-for-beginners-to-close-their-doll-clothes-sewing-dollclothes-2/) - I've had a similar video available on my website for quite some time, but it wasn't until recently that I realized my original "How to Sew Snaps on Doll Clothes" tutorial video doesn't have any voiceover. So today's blog post is going to catch that video up with new technology. As I've said before, by
- [The mystery of the pen wiper seated doll... #AmericanDoll #2](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/20/the-mystery-of-the-pen-wiper-seated-doll-americandoll-2/) - We're going to refer to the doll shown above as the "Pen-wiper" doll because the little black felt pad she's seated upon is what's called a pen-wiper. Back in the 1800's people used what we think of today as calligraphy-style pens to write letters and correspondences. The black felt circle, with its "circular pieces of
- [History Challenge! And... announcing three contest winners! #History #DollLover](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/06/history-challenge-and-announcing-three-contest-winners-history-dolllover/) - In July, we did a quick study of some of the oldest dolls on earth, but did you know there was also a contest running? All you had to do was leave a comment on the "History of Dolls" blog posts in July, and your name was automatically entered in a drawing for one of
- [Let's make a simple T-shirt and a tiny skirt for 6 inch Disney Princess dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns! #DisneyPrincess #CraftyMom](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/28/lets-make-a-simple-t-shirt-and-a-tiny-skirt-for-6-inch-disney-princess-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-disneyprincess-craftymom/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Today's doll clothes will fit a wide variety of tiny dolls, but for today's blog post, I want to focus on the six inch Disney Princess dolls in particular. I have a 6 inch Elsa doll, which I'm using
- [Free Printable PDF Sewing Patterns for Small Dolls' A-line Springtime Dress @ ChellyWood.com #springtime #dollclothes](https://chellywood.com/2020/03/30/free-printable-pdf-sewing-patterns-for-small-dolls-a-line-springtime-dress-chellywood-com-springtime-dollclothes/) - Well, today's free PDF pattern (scroll down to the second bulleted list for the PDF) will fit a lot of different dolls, including but not limited to the following: 8" Bratz dolls 9" Stacie dolls 10" Monster High dolls 10" Disney Princess dolls (cuff doesn't fit dolls with wide fingers) 6" vintage Stacie dolls from
- [Today we're making a little A-line dress with flutter sleeves for Bratz dolls! #FreePatterns #Bratz](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/15/today-were-making-a-little-a-line-dress-with-flutter-sleeves-for-bratz-dolls-freepatterns-bratz/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Yes, as the heading states, today I'll be showing you how to make this lovely little A-line dress with flutter-style sleeves, and it will fit Bratz dolls along with a wide
- [Make a swingy crop top and Shorts for Mattel's Stacie dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/21/make-a-swingy-crop-top-and-shorts-for-mattels-stacie-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Today's project is a swingy summer top and a pair of elastic waist shorts, which will fit Mattel's Stacie dolls. The Stacie doll modeling the outfit is my lovely African American
- [Sew a lovely holiday dress for 9 and 3/4 inch Ginny Weasley dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #GinnyWeasley #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/12/21/sew-a-lovely-holiday-dress-for-9-and-3-4-inch-ginny-weasley-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-ginnyweasley-dollclothespatterns/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. About this time last year I posted my New Year's resolutions, which included designing some doll clothes to fit my Ginny Weasley doll from Mattel's Hogwarts characters collection. Well... here we
- [Sew a strappy sundress for 10 inch Mattel female dolls from Harry Potter @ ChellyWood.com #HarryPotter #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/21/sew-a-strappy-sundress-for-10-inch-mattel-female-dolls-from-harry-potter-chellywood-com-harrypotter-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I'm sharing my free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making this sweet little strappy sundress with a "cottage core" feel to it. I first posted this pattern for the Rainbow High dolls, but I've since discovered that it
- [Make a swingy crop top for Creatable World dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/19/make-a-swingy-crop-top-for-creatable-world-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. When I first designed today's crop top, I was designing it to fit the LOL Surprise! OMG dolls, but once I got the thing made, I decided that although the crop
- [Do you ever alter seam allowances? And has that worked out okay for you? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/16/do-you-ever-ignore-seam-allowances-and-has-that-worked-out-okay-for-you-sewingchat-sewingvocabulary/) - For today's "Doll Clothes Sewing Chat," let's talk about seam allowances. Just in case you're new to sewing, it's not a bad idea to start with a quick overview of seam allowances... DEFINITION: A seam allowance is a bit of extra room that's given along the edge of a pattern, to allow for the sewist
- [Let's make a little cardboard chair for Barbie w/today's FREE pattern! #DIYBarbie #DIYcrafts](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/08/general-topics-change-title/) - Today I'm taking an older tutorial, re-vamping it, adding voiceover, and generally updating it. This tutorial video will show you how to make a Renaissance chair in 1:6 scale (Barbie sized) for your dioramas for fashion dolls and similar-sized action figures. Before we dive into this project, I need to make my required disclaimer
- [Sewing machine advice for making tiny doll clothes @ ChellyWood.com #SewingMachines #SewingAdvice](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/26/sewing-machine-advice-for-making-tiny-doll-clothes-chellywood-com-sewingmachines-sewingadvice-2/) - Back in 2021, I got a great question from a follower named Jacqueline, and today I'm re-posting the advice I gave her in our conversation. Here's Jacqueline's question: "Hello! I’m excited to get started learning to sew Barbie & Ken clothes. What advise do you have for me to keep my sewing machine from tangling
- [Sew a little pair of pants and a felt shirt for Enchantimal dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #EasyCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/07/sew-a-little-pair-of-pants-and-a-felt-shirt-for-enchantimal-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-amsewing-easycrafts/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. I have posted this ensemble for other dolls in the past, but this is the first time I have posted it for the Enchanimals dolls. The felt top is super easy to sew, and although they are tiny, the pants are
- [Sew a little pair of pants and a felt shirt for mini Elsa dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #Frozen](https://chellywood.com/2022/03/16/sew-a-little-pair-of-pants-and-a-felt-shirt-for-mini-elsa-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-frozen/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. I placed those little pink glasses on my Elsa doll, and I couldn't believe how cute she looked in them! Wouldn't you agree? Before we dive into this project, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate,
- [The history of the corn husk doll (AKA cornhusk dolls) #AmericanDoll #1](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/13/the-history-of-the-corn-husk-doll-aka-cornhusk-dolls-americanhistory-dollcollector-2/) - The doll in the image above is what's known as a cornhusk doll (sometimes spelled as two words: corn husk doll), and they are so called because, well... they're made from corn husks. This one is housed at the DAR Museum in Washington DC, and it dates back to the mid-19th century, so if you're
- [Vogue Craft 9964 vs. Simplicity 5861 for vintage Skipper, Vintage Skooter, or Modern Momoko dolls... #MomokoDoll #DollCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/05/vogue-craft-9964-vs-simplicity-5861-for-vintage-skipper-vintage-skooter-or-modern-momoko-dolls-momokodoll-dollcollectors/) - Every now and then, people ask me where they can find patterns for vintage Skipper or Skooter dolls. Today I'm recommending this Vogue Craft 9964 pattern to anyone who doesn't have the budget to buy an antique pattern, but wants to sew with a commercial pattern that will work for vintage Skipper or vintage Skooter
- [Teach your child to sew doll clothes this summer with today's #MommyAndMe #SewingProject @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2021/06/02/teach-your-child-to-sew-doll-clothes-this-summer-with-todays-mommyandme-sewingproject-chellywood-com/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I designed today's sundress for the absolute beginner sewists out there, after a mother requested a ball gown pattern for her child who was just learning to sew. This project’s super simple design makes it easy to create either
- [5 commonly used trims for sewing doll clothes #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/19/5-commonly-used-trims-for-sewing-doll-clothes-sewing-dollclothes-2/) - I've already posted a whole article on the ten ways you can use ribbon trims. (Click that link to go back and read it.) So today I'm going to skip over ribbon as one of the five commonly used trims for embellishing doll clothes. Ribbon is probably the most common form of trim that doll
- [Ah, the power of tulle! #Sewing #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/30/ah-the-power-of-tulle-sewing-sewingprojects/) - Today I want to explain the many uses of tulle in my blog post, but before I begin, I need to make my disclaimer statement. First, as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Second, I belong to other affiliate marketing programs as well. Please read more about how affiliate marketing works on my
- [Ah, the power of tulle! #FunWithFabric #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/04/04/ah-the-power-of-tulle-funwithfabric-dollclothespatterns/) - Today I want to explain the many uses of tulle in my blog post, but before I begin, I need to make my disclaimer statement. First, as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Second, I belong to other affiliate marketing programs as well. Please read more about how affiliate marketing works on my
- [Learning to sew with McCall's Crafts pattern number 4400 #sewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/19/what-can-we-learn-from-mccalls-crafts-pattern-number-4400-sewing-dollclothespatterns/) - If you're looking for a wide variety of patterns for Barbie, McCall's 4400 has some great options. It offers three styles of pants, four evening gown styles, a wedding dress, a cape, business attire with two totally different looks, and a cute shorts-with-top casual summer outfit. Wow! What a selection! Clicking on the links below
- [How to Tell When a Sewing Pattern Is NOT for Beginners (Part 1) #SewingForDolls #Handmade](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/26/how-to-tell-when-a-sewing-pattern-is-not-for-beginners-part-1-sewingfordolls-handmade/) - I started sewing doll clothes when I was very young, back in the early 1970's, but I didn't really learn how to read patterns and pattern instructions until I was about 10 or 12. Reading the instructions on the back of a pattern can seem daunting to a child who is learning to sew, and
- [How to Tell When a Sewing Pattern Is NOT for Beginners (Part 3: Know Your Notions) #Sewing #FallCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2024/09/09/how-to-tell-when-a-sewing-pattern-is-not-for-beginners-part-3-know-your-notions-sewing-fallcrafts/) - For the past two Mondays, we've been looking at Simplicity doll clothes pattern #4654, which is a super fun pattern for those of us who have been sewing for a while. However, in the image below, I've underlined some key vocabulary that tells us this isn't the ideal pattern for the absolute beginner. With
- [What are the best patterns for Fashion Doll capes? #DollClothesPatterns #ToyCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/19/what-are-the-best-patterns-for-fashion-doll-capes-dollclothespatterns-toycollectors-3/) - Fall is right around the corner, so we'll need to keep our little dolls warm. A coat is easy enough to make, but capes are usually even easier! Before you read on, please note that many of my links are affiliate marketing links. To learn more about this, please see my Privacy Policy page. Thank
- [Not all Skipper patterns are alike! #BuyerBeware #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/12/not-all-skipper-patterns-are-alike-buyerbeware-dollclothespatterns-2/) - As the heading for today's blog post states, "Not all Skipper patterns are alike!" And that's the overall theme for today's post. However, before I begin talking about the subtle differences between the many renditions of the Skipper doll, please note, many of my links in today's blog post are affiliate links. To learn more
- [Learning to sew with reproduction Barbie doll pattern Vogue 9964 #VintageSewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/07/what-can-we-learn-from-reproduction-barbie-doll-pattern-vogue-9964-vintagesewing-dollclothespatterns/) - If you've followed this blog for a while, you've probably noticed that I enjoy sewing commercially-made vintage Barbie patterns. But what about the reproduction patterns that are so popular? One of the first reproduction vintage Barbie patterns I remember buying is Vogue Crafts 9964. But what did I learn from this pattern? In the following
- [A Vogue pattern for vintage Skipper, Vintage Skooter, or Modern Momoko dolls... #MomokoDoll #DollCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2020/11/30/chelly-wood-recommends-this-vogue-pattern-for-vintage-skipper-or-skooter-dolls-skipperdoll-dollcollectors/) - Every now and then, people ask me where they can find patterns for vintage Skipper or Skooter dolls. Today I'm recommending this Vogue Craft 9964 pattern to anyone who doesn't have the budget to buy an antique pattern, but wants to sew with a commercial pattern that will work for vintage Skipper or vintage Skooter
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Aunt Colleen (a hairdresser) will buy you a new doll/toy! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/25/lets-do-a-pick-aunt-colleen-a-hairdresser-will-buy-you-a-new-doll-toy-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Barbie's Beauty Center Mod Ken with all the stickers Quick Curl Barbie What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's
- [Sew a Fez for Ken, a Pillbox Hat for Barbie, or a Barrel-shaped Hat for 8 inch Dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/18/sew-a-lovely-renaissance-costume-for-your-8-inch-dolls-with-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-at-chellywood-com-2/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. This video first came out when I was working on the stop-motion video of Romeo and Juliet with Dolls. I still haven't finished putting together Act V of that video, largely
- [FREE #Kwanzaa #dolls clothes #patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2018/01/12/free-kwanzaa-dolls-clothes-patterns-chellywood-com-2/) - At the end of December and earlier this month, I shared my patterns and tutorials for the Kwanzaa poncho, the skirt worn by the Photographer doll from the Lammily company (the doll wearing the poncho), and the clothes worn by the Ken doll. But were you aware that the Photographer doll is also wearing my
- [Sew a lovely Renaissance costume for your 8 inch dolls with today's free doll clothes patterns at ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/11/sew-a-lovely-renaissance-costume-for-your-8-inch-dolls-with-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-at-chellywood-com/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. I can't remember if someone left a comment, pointing this out, or if I, myself, stumbled across this pattern on my website and realized that it had not yet been converted
- [Let's take a tour of Home Grown Quilts in Grangeville, Idaho!](https://chellywood.com/2024/08/02/lets-take-a-tour-of-home-grown-quilts-in-grangeville-idaho-2/) - Last year for the 4th of July (American Independence Day), I went to visit family in North Idaho, and while I was there, I went to a quilting store called Home Grown Quilts. Breezi, the store manager's daughter-in-law, who seemed to be in charge of the store around lunchtime that day, wasn't just standing behind
- [Sewing With Boys: Make a Minecraft (unofficial) felt character w/FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #momofboys #craftymom](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/31/sewing-with-boys-make-a-minecraft-unofficial-felt-character-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-momofboys-craftymom-2/) - Yes, you've seen this tutorial and pattern before. I apologize for the repeat, but it's summer vacation and moms are wondering what to do with their restless kids. This free pattern offers you something fun to do with both boys and girls, and all it requires is a little felt with a needle and thread!
- [How do you box your doll clothes for mailing (shipping)? #Handmade #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/24/how-do-you-box-your-doll-clothes-for-mailing-shipping-handmade-dollclothespatterns-2/) - The ensemble shown at the top of this page was part of a doll clothes gift I made for a friend's little girl, Navy. What a cool name this little girl has, don't you think? Navy? I love it! That's even a color of fabric! Okay, so when I gave her this gift, consisting of
- [How to sew a boatneck top, using McCall's Barbie pattern 5462 #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/29/how-to-sew-a-boatneck-top-using-mccalls-barbie-pattern-5462-sewingtips-dollclothespatterns/) - If you've only recently started to sew doll clothes, you may feel a little challenged by projects that use a boatneck. According to Webster's online dictionary, a boatneck top has "a wide neckline that extends toward the tips of the shoulders." Don't be discouraged when you see this type of neckline because I'm going to
- [Alterations on the fold line with McCall's Crafts pattern number 5462 #Sewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/22/alterations-on-the-fold-line-with-mccalls-crafts-pattern-number-5462-sewing-dollclothespatterns-2/) - See that T-shirt in View B with the three-quarter-length sleeves? I'm going to focus today on how to make alterations to that shirt, which is found in the McCall's Crafts pattern number 5462. I'm going to show you how you can turn this T-shirt into a jacket or stretchy-fabric sweater, just by altering the way
- [Let's make a simple drawstring bag, for kids to gather candy in at the 4th of July #Parade #July4thCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/03/lets-make-a-simple-drawstring-bag-for-kids-to-gather-candy-in-at-the-4th-of-july-parade-july4thcrafts/) - To make today's pattern... Cut a rectangular piece of paper 15 inches wide by 18 inches long. On one of the 18 inch long sides, write "Fold Line" and make arrows that point to the edge of the paper. Next, draw a casing line 3 inches from the top of the rectangle. You should end
- [Do you follow fabric suggestions on patterns? Join the discussion @ ChellyWood.com #SewingChat #Fabric](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/15/do-you-follow-fabric-suggestions-on-patterns-join-the-discussion-chellywood-com-sewingchat-fabric/) - Do you prefer to come up with your own fabric concepts, or do you like to choose a fabric that matches the illustration on the front of a doll clothes pattern? When I was younger, I used to scour my small town's tiny fabric store for fabric that sort of matched what was in the
- [Learning to sew with McCall's vintage Barbie doll clothes pattern 3429 #sewvintage #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/14/what-can-we-learn-from-mccalls-vintage-barbie-doll-clothes-pattern-3429-sewvintage-dollclothespatterns/) - Today's retro fashion doll pattern, McCall's 3429 from the 1970's has definitely given me some challenges -- especially with that swimsuit (aka bodysuit) pattern! But as I worked with the McCall's 3429 pattern, I learned a lot along the way. Today's blog post gives you an opportunity to learn from my sewing adventures with McCall's 3429!
- [Where do you sell your handmade items? #CraftFair #Handmade](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/17/where-do-you-sell-your-handmade-items-craftfair-handmade-2/) - Recently it occurred to me that my pot holders -- many of which are 10 years old or older -- were starting to look pretty shabby. I was thinking about buying myself some new ones, when I wandered into my local health food store, Stay Well Health Foods, and discovered that handmade goods were being
- [Special feature on ChellyWood.com coming up in July! #Dolls #DollCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/26/special-feature-on-chellywood-com-coming-up-in-july-dolls-dollcollectors/) - During the month of July, I've got quite a full plate of things to do, so I'm going to take a brief hiatus from blogging. That means you'll see some re-posts of things I've posted before, and even the videos on my YouTube channel may look somewhat familiar. Now, as we saw last Thursday, I've
- [ChellyWood.com has free shoe patterns for lots of different dolls! #DollCrafts #FashionDolls](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/12/did-you-know-chellywood-com-has-free-shoe-patterns-for-lots-of-different-dolls-dollcrafts-fashiondolls/) - Did you know ChellyWood.com offers a whole gallery of doll shoe and boot patterns for various doll sizes? Yep! You can find my shoe pattern page by clicking on the following items: Home page (main gallery) at ChellyWood.com Scroll down Look for the thumbnail that says, "Let's Get Crafty" and click it Scroll down a
- [Did you know ChellyWood.com offers all kinds of tutorials for dolly dioramas? #DollPlay #KidCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/10/did-you-know-chellywood-com-offers-all-kinds-of-tutorials-for-dolly-dioramas-dollplay-kidcrafts/) - Did you know ChellyWood.com offers a whole gallery of doll crafts, miniatures, and diorama ideas for doll crafting? You find it by clicking on the following items: Home page (main gallery) at ChellyWood.com Scroll down Look for a link that says "Let's Get Crafty" Click on "Dioramas and Miniatures" Some of these are older tutorials,
- [What to do with a pattern that's missing pieces... #VintageSewing #VintagePatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/08/what-to-do-with-a-pattern-thats-missing-pieces-vintagesewing-vintagepatterns/) - Some time ago, I found this vintage Simplicity 4510 Barbie sewing pattern at a second hand store. It cost me only 50 cents (American), but it was missing all of the pattern pieces except three skirts. So why did I buy it? There's a lot more to a commercial pattern than just the pattern pieces!
- [What's the oldest doll on earth? An Egyptian paddle doll! #PaddleDoll #AncientHistory](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/09/whats-the-oldest-doll-on-earth-an-egyptian-paddle-doll-paddledoll-ancienthistory/) - According to World Book Online, “The earliest known doll-like figures are wooden images found in Egyptian graves dating from about 2000 B.C.”(1) It should be noted, that there's actually an even older articulated "puppet" that I wrote about last week. However, that item has not been classified by archaeologists as a "doll" per se. These,
- [Happy 4th of July from ChellyWood.com #July4th #Dollstagram](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/04/happy-4th-of-july-from-chellywood-com-july4th-dollstagram/) - Today's blog post is just a series of pictures of dolls in various 4th of July outfits, in celebration of the American Independence Day holiday. Of course all of these doll clothes sewing patterns are available here, on ChellyWood.com, if you're interested in making them. Happy 4th, everyone! If you enjoyed this blog post, and
- [Fan mail... "Love your free sewing patterns! Is there anything I can do in return?" #FanMail #FreePatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/28/fan-mail-love-your-free-sewing-patterns-is-there-anything-i-can-do-in-return-fanmail-freepatterns/) - Every now and then I get an email, a public comment on this website, or even a letter in my post office box that says, "Thank you so much for providing all these free doll clothes patterns! Is there anything I can do in return?" Having recently received similar fan mail, I thought I'd do
- [Crafting music for vintage Simplicity 4883 (Ideal Tammy and Pedigree Sindy) sewing projects! #Sewing #Crafting](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/27/crafting-music-for-vintage-simplicity-4883-ideal-tammy-and-pedigree-sindy-sewing-projects-sewing-crafting/) - Okay, folks, I've created yet another music video to inspire your crafts! If you look back at this blog post, you'll understand that by adding this music to your playlists on YouTube, it not only gives you music to inspire your crafting and sewing projects, but it also help the YouTube algorithm to understand that
- [Let's learn about the OLDEST DOLLS ON EARTH! #Anthropology #ArtHistory](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/02/lets-learn-about-the-oldest-dolls-on-earth-anthropology-arthistory/) - Ooh! I'm so excited about the research work that I'm sharing with you during the month of July! I can hardly contain my excitement! My regular followers know that in my day job, I'm a school librarian. What do librarians teach kids in the 21st century? We use computers instead of old fashioned Dewey decimal
- [The Tlatilco "Pretty Lady" objects... Fertility goddesses or early fashion dolls? You decide! #Mexico #History](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/16/the-tlatilco-pretty-lady-objects-fertility-goddesses-or-early-fashion-dolls-you-decide/) - While archaeologists have not yet determined the purpose of these so-called “Pretty Lady” figurines, for the purpose of today's blog post, we will imagine that they were used as dolls. Perhaps they even gave children an opportunity to learn how to sew by providing clothes for the figurines. These dolls or figurines were found in
- [What's the oldest articulated doll that girls played with in history? #Plaggona #DollHistory](https://chellywood.com/2024/07/23/whats-the-oldest-articulated-doll-that-girls-played-with-in-history-plaggona-dollhistory/) - Because Greek and Roman writers left us a large body of written texts, including anecdotes about everyday life, we know that little Greek and Roman girls did play with dolls in ancient times. Some of the oldest Greek examples of dolls, dating back to the 7th century BCE, have a strange bell shape to the
- [Barbie Scooter or Electric Bike for Sale on eBay #BarbieCollector #VintageBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/25/barbie-scooter-or-electric-bike-for-sale-on-ebay-barbiecollector-vintagebarbie/) - Yesterday I put this moped / scooter up for sale in my eBay store. If you're interested, I am taking offers on this item. When I bought it, I was thinking, "Oh, hey! This would make a really neat eBike if I did a little painting and re-designing of it." However that project has been
- [Have you ever read a pattern incorrectly? And how did it turn out? #SewingChat #SewingPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/24/have-you-ever-read-a-pattern-incorrectly-and-how-did-it-turn-out-sewingchat-sewingpatterns/) - Once again, I've been working with vintage Simplicity pattern 4883 for Ideal Tammy dolls. This time I was making the little red coat in View 1. As you can see in Figure 2 above, the image on the envelope shows little black stitches at the neckline and waistline of the finished coat. I saw this
- [Announcement: a Highly Anticipated Doll Clothes Pattern...](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/20/announcement-a-highly-anticipated-doll-clothes-pattern/) - If you enjoyed this video and you'd like to see more of them, you might want to navigate over to my YouTube channel, ChellyWood1 to look through my playlists. You may be subscribed to my website but not my YouTube channel... Now's a good time to consider subscribing! Maybe you want to subscribe to
- [Sew a pair of underpants for vintage Ideal Tammy doll with today's free panties /lingerie patterns #Sewing #Lingerie](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/14/sew-a-pair-of-underpants-for-vintage-ideal-tammy-with-todays-free-panties-patterns-sewing-lingerie/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Well... If you read yesterday's blog post, then you've already seen pretty much everything I'm posting today. However, I will need a page that links from the Tammy doll clothes pattern gallery to the underwear patterns for Tammy. You
- [Another Sindy shoe swaperoo! #DollCollector #VintageToys](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/12/another-sindy-shoe-swaperoo-dollcollector-vintagetoys/) - If you are a Sind doll collector, and you saw Monday's blog post about making the little wrap skirt and checkered shirt outfit shown in the image above, then you were probably wondering, "Hang on... Where did Chelly Wood get those shoes?" Well, I'll tell you, but first, I have to give my affiliate marketing
- [How to sew a hook and eye on doll clothes w/Simplicity 5861 #SewingTips #Crafting](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/17/how-to-sew-a-hook-and-eye-on-doll-clothes-w-simplicity-5861-sewingtips-crafting/) - Today I'm going to explain how to sew a hook and eye onto the back of a doll's garment. Specifically, I'll be working with the bodice for Dress View 6 in the Simplicity doll clothes wardrobe pattern 5861 for vintage Skipper dolls. Just in case you don't know the vocabulary, the pink arrow in Figure
- [I've had enough winter for a while! I'm creating summer clothes for the new My First Barbie (13-inch) doll... #CraftIdeas #NewBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/17/ive-had-enough-winter-for-a-while-im-creating-summer-clothes-for-the-new-my-first-barbie-13-inch-doll-craftideas-newbarbie/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As I type today's blog post, it's 16 degrees outside, and two feet of snow has drifted up against our playhouse, which is where my cats slept last night, under a heat lamp. I'll have to shovel snow
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Disney Princess 6 Inch Fashion Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/04/free-sewing-patterns-for-disney-princess-fashion-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Can vintage Pedigree Sindy dolls fit in doll clothes made for vintage Tammy? (Part 2 -- View 3 Wrap Skirt) #DollCollector #PedigreeSindy](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/10/can-vintage-sindy-dolls-fit-in-clothes-made-for-vintage-tammy-part-2-view-3-wrap-skirt-dollcollector-pedigreesindy/) - Last week's blog post was called, "Can vintage Sindy dolls fit in clothes made for vintage Tammy? (Part 1)." We saw, last week, that Pedigree Sindy dolls are able to fit in Dress View 1 from my Simplicity 4883 sewing pattern, but the bust seemed a little roomy for her. To read that whole blog
- [Can vintage Sindy dolls fit in clothes made for vintage Tammy? (Part 1 -- View 1 Shift Dress) #Sewing #Patterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/03/can-vintage-sindy-dolls-fit-in-clothes-made-for-vintage-tammy-sewing-patterns/) - If you're a Tammy doll collector, you'll very likely be equally familiar with Sindy, the Pedigree version of Ideal's Tammy. Sindy, of course, became tremendously popular in the United Kingdom in the 1960's and 1970's. Today's blog post asks the question, "Can vintage Sindy dolls fit in clothes made for vintage Tammy?" And before I
- [What is an ORT holder? #Sewing #Handmade](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/07/what-is-an-ort-holder-sewing-handmade/) - Also known as a "thread catcher," the item you see above is sometimes referred to as an ORT holder. The letters O-R-T stand for "old ratty threads" or sometimes "odd random threads." My mother-in-law, Anita, has made me half a dozen of these, and I absolutely love them! So when she asked if she could
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Earn a reward of doll shoes for good behavior! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/07/lets-do-a-pick-a-fun-game-with-dolls-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Francie's Fabulous Footwear #8625 Skipper's Shoes and Hangers #8624 Shoes & Boots for Barbie #8626 What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do
- [Sindy Shoe Swap #Dolls #VintageToys](https://chellywood.com/2024/06/05/sindy-shoe-swap-dolls-vintage-toys/) - I'm doing a very brief blog post today because I'm quite busy right now with several things going on in my life. I'm sewing 20 drawstring bags for one of the teachers at the school where I work (this is part of a charity project I'm doing), and I'm also -- at the time this
- [Let's make a basic shirt and pants for 6 inch Disney Princess dolls! FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Disney #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/31/lets-make-a-basic-shirt-and-pants-for-6-inch-disney-princess-dolls-free-patterns-chellywood-com-disney-sewing/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. I've had patterns for the 5 inch mini Disney Anna and Elsa dolls on my website for a while, but today I'm giving you the patterns for 6 inch Disney Princess dolls as well. To make today's little tee-shirt, you'll need
- [Making a plush, fabric-covered hanger for your closet! #DIY #CraftProject](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/30/making-a-plush-fabric-covered-hanger-for-your-closet-diy-craftproject/) - Please scroll down to the bullets for additional relevant tutorial videos. There's no pattern for today's craft project, and it's not a doll-sized hanger this time, just a regular hanger for you to put your clothes on, in your own closet. I made my Parisian plush hangers as a birthday gift for my sister-in-law, Cindy
- [Let's sew a T-shirt and skirt for 6 inch Disney Princess Anna dolls! #Frozen #Dolls](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/29/lets-sew-a-t-shirt-and-skirt-for-6-inch-disney-princess-anna-dolls-frozen-dolls/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Earlier this week, I shared my stories about finding this doll and Elsa (the six inch doll that's similarly proportioned to Anna) at a local second hand store. They needed a bit of TLC, but I think they turned
- [Anna and Elsa 6 inch dolls are magically transformed! #Disney #Frozen](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/28/anna-and-elsa-6-inch-dolls-are-magically-transformed-disney-frozen/) - About a year ago, I found this lovely lady at my local Goodwill store, in Twin Falls, Idaho. She needed some TLC, and I was happy to give her the love she needed. In August of 2023, I did a blog post called, "How to Improve a Doll's Bangs (Fringes)" and shortly thereafter, I did
- [Sewing hack: what to do when you don't have enough fabric! #SewingHack #Fabric](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/27/sewing-hack-what-to-do-when-you-dont-have-enough-fabric-sewinghack-fabric/) - Recently I made a denim version of the View 1 dress from my Simplicity 4883 sewing pattern for vintage Ideal Tammy dolls. I used a lightweight denim fabric that had a soft pastel floral print pattern on it, but there was a very SMALL amount of this fabric available. It was really just three long
- [How to make doll-sized fabric-covered buttons #CraftyMom #CraftProjects](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/16/how-to-make-doll-sized-cloth-covered-buttons-craftymom-craftprojects/) - If you just want the patterns and tutorial videos for making the whole outfit, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's craft project video shows you how to make cloth-covered buttons for dolls. In my video, you'll see that I used 6 mm diameter buttons to form the back closure for a
- [What can you do with mismatched miniature buttons? Try this trick...](https://chellywood.com/2021/04/07/what-can-you-do-with-mismatched-miniature-buttons-try-this-trick/) - Today I'm sharing an older tutorial for making a Curvy Barbie crop top with embroidery floss fringe. Back when I made this video, I used to film on the kitchen table, so you can actually hear my kids and husband in the background. (Sorry about the noise...) But there's a gem at the end of
- [Are there vintage patterns for Tammy's little sister, Pepper? (AKA Sindy's sister Patch?) #VintageToys #VintageSewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/20/are-there-vintage-patterns-for-tammys-little-sister-pepper-aka-sindys-sister-patch-vintagetoys-vintagesewing/) - If you're a regular follower of this website, then you are probably already familiar with my special relationship to the Simplicity 4883 sewing pattern I'm holding up, in the image above. This was the first sewing pattern I remember ever using, and I even did a blog post on how precious this pattern is to
- [How to do a basic fly stitch #Embroidery #Boderie](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/21/how-to-do-a-basic-fly-stitch-embroidery-boderie/) - Today I'm re-posting my fly stitch embroidery tutorial from 2019. That's because you may find this stitch helpful if you want to embroider my little jacket project that I'm posting tomorrow, for 6 inch dolls like Chelsea, Strawberry Shortcake, Anna and Elsa mini toddler dolls, and the 6 inch Dawn/Pippa dolls. Here's a preview
- [How to sew an apron with pockets for Curvy Barbie dolls w/free PDF sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Chef #Cooking](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/17/how-to-sew-an-apron-with-pockets-for-curvy-barbie-dolls-w-free-pdf-sewing-pattern-chellywood-com-chef-cooking/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. For today's project, let's make a little apron for Curvy Barbie! My regular followers will notice that this apron project has been available on my website under other categories, but this is the first time I've posted this apron
- [Patterns for making a T-shirt and a summery three-tier skirt for Curvy Barbie #Summer #FreeStuff](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/15/patterns-for-making-a-t-shirt-and-a-summery-three-tier-skirt-for-curvy-barbie-summer-freestuff/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. My Curvy Barbie is just so lovely in this three-tier skirt with a tee shirt. She looks ready to take a summer vacation! But I want to remind you that the tee shirt she's wearing is a tight fit,
- [Let's sew a T-shirt and short skirt for Curvy Barbie! #Curvy #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/14/lets-sew-a-t-shirt-and-short-skirt-for-curvy-barbie-curvy-sewing/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I'm going to show you how to make a simple T-shirt and easy-to-sew elastic waist skirt, a cute little outfit that will fit Curvy Barbie dolls. Before we go on, let me say that the tee shirt is
- [How to make gloves or mittens for dolls #VintageToys #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/13/barbie-gloves-or-mittens-vintagebarbie-dollclothes-2/) - In June of 2021 and again more recently, I published a blog post about this Mattel Advance Sew Easy pattern number 2895, with a focus on the wedding dress and veil. Today I'm going to look at the Barbie gloves that appear on two of the Barbies in this pattern. After all, for my followers
- [How to make a 1950's style dress for vintage Ideal Toy Corp. Tammy dolls w/free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #VintageToys](https://chellywood.com/2022/08/04/how-to-make-a-1950s-style-dress-for-vintage-ideal-toy-corp-tammy-dolls-w-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-vintagetoys/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's tutorial video comes with a free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making an adorable 1950's style fashion doll dress with a stiff petticoat. I'm calling this Tammy's "Sunday Best" dress! And I'll also be re-posting the pattern
- [Vintage McCall's "Teen Fashion Doll" swimsuit pattern Part Deux #Vintage #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/08/vintage-mccalls-teen-fashion-doll-swimsuit-pattern-part-deux-vintage-dollclothespatterns-2/) - As you may recall from yesterday's swimsuit pattern article, I'm doing some blog posts about the swimsuit/bodysuit pattern shown as View B, on the vintage McCall's Teen Doll Fashion pattern number 3429, which appears above. On Monday, I showed you my sewing fail, with regard to this swimsuit / bodysuit pattern. Once I'd tossed my
- [Read the directions! McCall's "Teen Fashion Doll" pattern 3429 #SewingFail #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/06/read-the-directions-mccalls-teen-fashion-doll-pattern-3429-sewingfail-dollclothespatterns/) - In the northern hemisphere, summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to do a blog post on swimsuits! Sorry for the terrible condition of my pattern in today's blog post. Not only is the envelope in bad physical condition, but when I purchased it, this pattern was also missing quite a few
- [Which "mystery Barbie" fits best in my vintage McCall's "Teen Fashion Doll" swimsuit pattern? Surprise! #Vintage #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/07/which-mystery-barbie-fits-best-in-my-vintage-mccalls-teen-fashion-doll-swimsuit-pattern-surprise-vintage-dollclothespatterns-2/) - Yesterday I showed you my sewing fail, with regard to the swimsuit / bodysuit pattern in McCall's vintage "Teen Doll Fashion" patterns. Once I'd tossed my coral-colored first attempt aside, I decided to give it another shot with the purple fabric, which turned out much better. But the big surprise came when I tried
- [Advice for Making a Doll Quilt #Books #Quilting](https://chellywood.com/2024/05/01/advice-for-making-a-doll-quilt-books-quilting/) - I received an email from one of my followers, asking me for advice on doll-sized quilts. The question she asked was, "[If] you were to make a doll blanket or quilt for [a 14 inch] doll, what dimensions would you suggest?" So today's blog post is a variation on the advice I gave her over
- [The biggest problem with Barbie doll wedding dresses is... #JuneWedding #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/29/the-biggest-problem-with-barbie-doll-wedding-dresses-is-junewedding-dollclothes-2/) - The biggest problem with Barbie doll wedding dresses is making a veil that actually stays on the doll's head! Let's have a good look at my "Sew-Easy Patterns by Advance" vintage Mattel, Inc. Toymakers Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern #2895. This is a prime example of how the patterns for Barbie wedding dresses (if they
- [How did you do, with my Earth Day challenge? Please leave a comment! #Recycling #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/30/how-did-you-do-with-my-earth-day-challenge-please-leave-a-comment-recycling-sewing/) - Did you know recycling old clothes is good for the environment? It can save you money too! And in case you didn't know, third world countries, where garments and textiles are often made, have the least amount of funding for pollution prevention and clean-up. This leads to air pollution, rain forest depletion, and damage to
- [Still for sale in my online store: handmade doll clothes for Stacie or vintage Skipper #DollClothes #Handmade](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/26/still-for-sale-in-my-online-store-handmade-doll-clothes-for-stacie-or-vintage-skipper-dollclothes-handmade/) - The entire ensemble pictured above has been for sale in my online shop for a while now, but I only recently realized that I'd only advertised it as an outfit that will fit Mattel's Stacie dolls, when in fact, it was originally designed to fit vintage Skipper. So I thought I'd re-post it with at
- [Let's Do a Pick -- choose an outfit for a new Judy Littlechap doll (1963)! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/25/lets-do-a-pick-choose-an-outfit-for-a-new-judy-littlechap-doll-1963-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Judy Littlechap's bathing ensemble Judy's football outfit Judy Littlechap doll's yellow dance dress What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick."
- [Would you like to make a sewing room for your dolls? Here's how I made mine... #Dolls #Diorama](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/17/would-you-like-to-make-a-sewing-room-for-your-dolls-heres-how-i-made-mine-dolls-diorama/) - Over the years, I've had lots of people ask me how I made my doll's sewing room. There are plenty of options out there, but today's blog post shows you how I turned a Gloria home office dollhouse set for 1:6 scale dolls (i.e. Barbie-sized) into the little sewing room you see in my
- [How to Paint Plastic Doll Furniture -- tips from Chelly Wood, a doll clothing designer #DIY #Miniatures](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/24/how-to-paint-plastic-doll-furniture-tips-from-chelly-wood-a-doll-clothing-designer-diy-miniatures/) - Repainting plastic doll furniture isn't as easy as you might think. How do you keep from painting windows and handles, for example? This video shows you the tips and tricks I've learned from my diorama-expert friends and colleagues. Today's video is an older one, but new visitors to my website may not have seen some
- [SALE! $5 off on this lovely handmade doll quilt! #AmericanGirl #DollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/23/sale-5-off-on-this-lovely-handmade-doll-quilt-americangirl-dollcollector/) - When I first announced that my mother-in-law's handmade baby Dresden doll quilt was for sale in my store, the asking price was $35 plus $7 shipping. But that was back in February, and well, it hasn't sold yet. So my mother-in-law, Anita, asked if we could lower the price a bit. It's now up for
- [Who taught you to sew? Please share a memory... #SewingLove #Family #Friendship](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/22/who-taught-you-to-sew-please-share-a-memory-sewinglove-family/) - The pattern you see my Chelly doll holding up in the image above was the first doll clothes pattern I can remember sewing. It was given to me by my grandmother, along with a sewing lesson. Both this pattern and my grandmother's sewing lesson, combined with a single year of my childhood spent in solitude,
- [What was the first doll clothes pattern you remember sewing? Join the discussion on ChellyWood.com! #SewingChat #SewFun!](https://chellywood.com/2020/11/02/what-was-the-first-doll-clothes-pattern-you-remember-sewing-join-the-discussion-on-chellywood-com-sewingchat-sewfun/) - The pattern you see my Chelly doll holding up in the image above was the first doll clothes pattern I can remember sewing. It's Simplicity 4883, a pattern designed to fit a vintage Tammy doll, but when I was using this pattern, back in the 1970's, I didn't own a Tammy doll. So I actually
- [FREE #sewing pattern for 14" (35 cm) #dolls @ ChellyWood.com #crafts](https://chellywood.com/2018/05/29/free-sewing-pattern-for-14-35-cm-dolls-chellywood-com-crafts/) - This is the first of two free printable sewing patterns. Click here for easy copy/paste and download. This pattern is only slightly different from the one I posted last week, in that it offers images of the Wellie Wishers (approx. 15 inches or 38 cm tall) and Velvet dolls (approx. 16 inches or 40.5 cm
- [Challenge! Let's use recycled fabric to make doll clothes this coming week! #EarthDay #Sustainability #TextileWaste](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/19/challenge-lets-use-recycled-fabric-to-make-doll-clothes-this-coming-week-earthday-sustainability-textilewaste/) - Please read the article below to learn more about FabScrap, and the good things they're doing to help our planet, as well as Chelly Wood's sewing challenge for Earth Day 2024! I'm not sure where I first heard about FabScrap. It could have been from my sister, who is super conscientious about being good to
- [Learning to sew with McCall's 9449 "toddler doll clothes" pattern #VintageSewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/28/what-can-we-learn-from-mccalls-9449-toddler-doll-clothes-pattern-vintagesewing-dollclothespatterns/) - The blog posts I've written about my McCall's 9449 "toddler doll clothes" patterns are some of my best blog posts, in my humble opinion. There's just so much to say about this pattern! And I discovered that it fits not only my 15 inch dolls, but also my 12 inch Baby Alive -- well, kind
- [Sew a skirt and top for Mattel's little Kelly dolls w/today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #SpringCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/16/sew-a-skirt-and-top-for-mattels-little-kelly-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-sewing-springcrafts/) - Your free, printable patterns will be found after the second set of bullets. I first posted these patterns for the Anna and Elsa Frozen mini dolls, but as you can see, they also fit my Kelly doll from Mattel, although the skirt is a bit long on her. For the elastic on this teeny-tiny skirt,
- [Vintage Barbie doll clothes patterns with underpants pattern -- try McCall's Pattern #6420 #VintageBarbie #VintageSewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/15/vintage-barbie-doll-clothes-patterns-with-underpants-pattern-try-mccalls-pattern-6420-vintagebarbie-vintagesewing-2/) - If you've been sewing for dolls for very long, you're probably aware that doll underpants patterns are hard to come by. Of course, I have free underpants patterns on this website, and my patterns will fit lots of dolls, including the 6 inch American Girl dolls, Skipper, Barbie, and many Barbie-sized dolls, in addition to
- [What's the Best Book for Teaching a Child to Sew? -- Sew in Style by Erin Hentzel! #CraftyMoms #CraftyKids](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/12/whats-the-best-book-for-teaching-a-child-to-sew-sew-in-style-by-erin-hentzel-craftymoms-craftykids/) - Full disclosure here... I'm actually acquainted with Erin Hentzel, the author of Avery Lane Design's book, Sew in Style. She's a member of one of the doll clothes sewing groups that I belong to on Facebook, and she's a fellow instructor at the Creative Spark Online Learning platform. Furthermore, as an Amazon affiliate, I earn
- [How to thread an embroidery needle (a quick animation)... #Animation #Embroidery](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/11/how-to-thread-an-embroidery-needle-a-quick-animation-animation-embroidery/) - Today's craft tutorial shows how to thread an embroidery needle... For several years, I was the only crafter on YouTube with a tutorial video showing how to thread your embroidery needle. In fact, that was one of my most popular videos long ago. But recently it occurred to me that the old tutorial was a
- [Free bathing suit doll clothes pattern for 13 inch "My First Barbie" dolls! #BigDolls #CraftyMoms](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/10/free-bathing-suit-doll-clothes-pattern-for-13-inch-my-first-barbie-dolls-bigdolls-craftymoms/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's tutorial video and free sewing pattern are for more advanced sewists. You can see that I've given the pattern four flowers on my difficulty scale (see below), because this swimsuit does have a lining. And frankly, one-piece bathing
- [Free swimsuit doll clothes pattern and tutorial video for Judy Littlechap dolls of the Remco Littlechap family dolls!](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/20/free-swimsuit-doll-clothes-pattern-and-tutorial-video-for-judy-littlechap-dolls-of-the-remco-littlechap-family-dolls/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's tutorial video and free sewing pattern are for more advanced sewists. You can see that I've given the pattern four flowers on my difficulty scale (see below), because this swimsuit does have a lining. To learn more about
- [Do you quilt? My cousin's story will warm your heart! ❤️ #Charity #Homelessness](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/09/do-you-quilt-my-cousins-story-will-warm-your-heart-❤️-charity-homelessness/) - When my cousin Anita Queen posted these pictures on Facebook, I called her up and asked if I could interview her about her charitable work as a quilter. Being a family relative and fellow seamstress, she gladly shared her story. Have you ever had a quilt that seems to grow dust? You've posted it on
- [I've been sewing with vintage McCall's 9449 and here's what I've learned about sleeve elastic! #Sewing #Vintage](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/08/ive-been-sewing-with-vintage-mccalls-9449-and-heres-what-ive-learned-about-sleeve-elastic-sewing-vintage/) - My niece has a birthday coming up, and I'll be giving her an 18 inch American Girl doll this year. I've made her a few doll clothes with my own, personally-designed patterns, of course, and I've also been experimenting with Simplicity 5276 (a modern pattern). But for my favorite outfit I've made so far, I
- [Other Galleries -- Embroidery, Plushies, Paper Crafts, and More!](https://chellywood.com/2020/01/03/hand-embroidery-and-hand-stitching-tutorials/) - My website has a number of galleries that don't belong with all the others. I'm not exactly sure how to link to them, so today I'm going to put together a quick list of links which may help you find what you're looking for. I'll add to this list as time goes by. For now,
- [Let's sew a pretty dress with pockets for Topper Dawn and Pippa dolls! #FreePatterns #DollCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/04/6-to-7-inch-doll-clothes-template-change-title/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Isn't this a beautiful dress with pockets, sleeves, and that lovely full skirt? I was so proud of this project when I finished this design! You could make the whole thing out of one fabric, of course; you don't
- [Here are some fashion doll websites you may not have heard about... #FashionDolls #DollCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/03/here-are-some-fashion-doll-websites-you-may-not-have-heard-about-fashiondolls-dollcollectors/) - Of course my own website, ChellyWood.com, is a good one. That's a given. But I visit other people's websites too, and these are some of the best I've found: #1: My Froggie Stuff -- You might have already seen this lady's fabbity-fab-fab fabulous videos on YouTube. She teaches you how to make everything from doll
- [Tell me about your doll world... Who are you? What do you do with dolls? #DollCollector #QandA #DollChat](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/02/tell-me-about-your-doll-world-who-are-you-what-do-you-do-with-dolls-dollcollector-memade-dollchat/) - The rules have changed for bloggers. When I first started this website, back in 2014 (yep, it has been 10 years), I could learn a lot about my followers from the analytics provided by my web hosting service. I knew how old they were, what part of the world they lived in, and whether they
- [Sewing my 18 inch dolls some pants/jeans with Simplicity 5276... #ShowAndTell #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/04/01/sewing-my-18-inch-dolls-some-pants-jeans-with-simplicity-5276-showandtell-sewing/) - I've been making a pair of denim-look pants for my 18 inch American Girl Kaya doll, using the sewing pattern Simplicity 5276. I really like the versatility of this pattern. As you can see in the image above, it offers a lot of casual combo outfits for an 18 inch doll, and it includes options
- [How to Sew Elastic Directly Onto Fabric #SewingTips #SewingHacks](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/28/how-to-sew-elastic-directly-onto-fabric-sewingtips-sewinghacks/) - It's confession time. I have some great video tutorials with brand new patterns waiting in a queue. Why haven't I posted them? I've lost my voice! I'm currently on spring break from my full-time job as a school librarian, which usually gives me a lot of time to create, edit, and record voice-overs for
- [Let's make pants and a shirt for Breyer Riders and other 8 inch dolls w/today's #FreePatterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/27/lets-make-pants-and-a-shirt-for-breyer-riders-and-other-8-inch-dolls-w-todays-freepatterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. A while back, I designed a pair of elastic-waist, wide-legged jeans or pants and a long-sleeved shirt, but I posted the tutorial for one and then the tutorial video for the
- [Breyer Rider handmade doll clothes for sale $8.00 for top and pants! #Breyer #Horses](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/29/breyer-rider-handmade-doll-clothes-for-sale-8-00-for-top-and-pants-breyer-horses/) - Crazy as this sounds, there doesn't seem to be anybody making doll clothes for the Breyer Riders, and after receiving many requests for me to sell my handmade Breyer Rider doll clothes, I've finally broken down and made some just for that purpose... to sell. The Breyer company is best known for its model horses.
- [#Miniature #Dolls' Clothes Buttons, Zippers, and Buckles -- Advice and Links from ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2017/02/15/miniature-dolls-clothes-buttons-zippers-and-buckles-advice-and-links-from-chellywood-com/) - Before I begin today's blog post, I must make a disclaimer: I earn from qualifying purchases. If you'd like to know how this website uses affiliate marketing to earn income, please see my Privacy Policy page. In my store (found under the "Shop" button in the main menu on my website), you can now purchase
- [New in the Shop: $12 for American Girl Kaya Deerskin Outfit -- This is a DEAL! #AmericanGirl #DollCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/26/new-in-the-shop-12-for-american-girl-kaya-deerskin-outfit-this-is-a-deal-americangirl-dollcollectors/) - Okay everybody, I've been holding onto these doll clothes, thinking I would eventually sell them with a Kaya doll I found at a thrift store and cleaned up, but it's time to give up on that dream. I never ran across a Kaya doll at a thrift store, so I'm just going to sell these
- [How to Make Ribbon Bows Simple with Simplicity 5861 for Skipper #Ribbons #Bows](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/25/how-to-make-ribbon-bows-simple-with-simplicity-5861-for-skipper-ribbons-bows/) - In this lengthy series of blog posts, I'm sharing what I've learned by sewing all of the outfits offered in Simplicity 5861, a very extensive and well-designed pattern for vintage Skipper dolls. Today's blog post explains how I made the bows that you see on my Skipper doll's evening dress in the images above and
- [Free Ken doll jacket patterns, shirt pattern, and pants patterns, to make a full suit!](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/22/free-ken-doll-jacket-patterns-shirt-pattern-and-pants-patterns-to-make-a-full-suit-2/) - I'm re-posting this ken suit pattern page because I've updated two of the tutorial videos. This was originally part of a wedding set for Tall Barbie and Fashionista Ken, but as you'll see in the first bulleted list below, the wedding ensemble for Ken will fit a number of different dolls. Before I go any
- [Inspirational quiet crafting music for sewing doll clothes w/Simplicity 5861 Skipper patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Music #MusicVideos](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/21/inspirational-quiet-crafting-music-for-sewing-doll-clothes-w-simplicity-5861-skipper-patterns-chellywood-com-music-musicvideos/) - Okay, folks, I've created yet another music video to inspire your crafts! This music has gentle guitar and ukulele melodies in each of the instrumental tunes. Today's video features the video clips and photos I took while making doll clothes for Skipper, using Simplicity 5861 vintage Skipper doll clothes sewing patterns. If you look back
- [Let's sew a T-shirt and jeans for Ken dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #dollClothesPatterns #SewingFun](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/10/lets-sew-a-t-shirt-and-jeans-for-ken-dolls-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-sewingfun/) - Today's pattern is one that I've had available on this website for quite some time, but only recently I realized it wasn't available as a PDF for easy download. So today's blog post will sufficiently convert that older pattern to PDF for your convenience. As you can see in the images above and below, this
- [Scarf sewing secrets from Simplicity 5861 vintage Skipper doll clothes patterns! #SewingTips #Dolls](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/18/scarf-sewing-secrets-from-simplicity-5861-vintage-skipper-doll-clothes-patterns-sewingtips-dolls/) - As my regular followers know, I've recently created all the doll clothes in Simplicity 5861 vintage doll clothes sewing patterns for vintage Skipper dolls. And I like to tell you what I've learned, once I've finished making a classic pattern like this one. Today I'll give you a few simple pointers for making the scarf
- [Make a whole outfit for Ken dolls with a jacket, shirt, and pants/jeans w/free patterns at ChellyWood.com #KenDoll #SewingFun](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/20/make-a-whole-outfit-for-ken-dolls-with-a-jacket-shirt-and-pants-jeans-w-free-patterns-at-chellywood-com-kendoll-sewingfun/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, I realize you've seen this dapper fellow before, but I've recently re-mastered the tutorials for making the felt coat/jacket for Ken, as well as the pants/jeans/trousers. The short-sleeved shirt with a front pocket and collar is new to ChellyWood.com, but I
- [Fan mail... "Love your free sewing patterns! Is there anything I can do in return?" #FanMail #FreePatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/19/fan-mail-love-your-patterns-is-there-anything-i-can-do-in-return-fanmail-freepatterns/) - Every now and then I get an email, a public comment on this website, or even a letter in my post office box that says, "Thank you so much for providing all these free doll clothes patterns! Is there anything I can do in return?" Having recently received similar fan mail, I thought I'd do
- [Sew super easy Easter doll clothes for Lottie dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Easter #CraftProjects](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/15/sew-super-easy-easter-doll-clothes-for-lottie-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-easter-craftprojects/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern. Easter is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, so if you're going to make some doll clothes for a child, this little felt top and matching Easter-egg-print skirt for a Lottie doll is just what you need,
- [Let's make a pair of easy-to-sew elastic waist pants for Ken today w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #BarbieAndKen #MattelKen](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/14/lets-make-a-pair-of-easy-to-sew-elastic-waist-pants-for-ken-today-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-barbieandken-mattelken/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's tutorial video is a re-make of the one I posted on YouTube in 2015. The original video isn't a bad one, but back in those days, I didn't have good studio lighting, and I'd like to think I've learned a
- [Make a springtime outfit for Mirabel Madrigal dolls with free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Mirabel #Encanto](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/12/make-a-springtime-outfit-for-mirabel-madrigal-dolls-with-free-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-mirabel-encanto/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's patterns will fit Mirabel Madrigal 11 inch dolls and similar-sized fashion dolls. To make this skirt and summer T-shirt combo, you'll need cotton solid fabric, cotton small-print fabric, cotton jersey fabric (for the T-shirt), 1/8 inch elastic, and some
- [Wedding Gown Ensemble for Tall Barbie #SewingPatterns #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2021/06/22/wedding-gown-ensemble-for-tall-barbie-sewingpatterns-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As most Barbie collectors know, Mattel's Tall Barbie has different body measurements than the more traditional Barbie. At the request of one of my cousins, I designed and made this wedding dress pattern to fit Mattel's Tall Barbie. To
- [Matching patterns to fit Barbie and Skipper @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing for #Barbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/11/matching-patterns-to-fit-barbie-and-skipper-chellywood-com-sewing-for-barbie/) - Did you know you could purchase patterns for Skipper and Barbie that match? Yup! I bought my Vogue 9964 pattern for vintage Skipper and vintage Barbie back when it first came out, in 1999. I made all of the outfits pictured on the envelope, and I can tell you that it's not my favorite pattern.
- [How to make your Barbie wedding dress VINTAGE style! #SimplicityPatterns #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/04/10-things-ive-learned-about-making-barbie-wedding-dresses-simplicitypatterns-sewing/) - Last summer my best friend's grandmother made a special request. She brought me some eyelet from her daughter's original wedding dress and shared a photo of her daughter on her wedding day. Then she asked if I could create a similar dress for a doll. I gladly accepted the challenge, because dolly wedding dresses are
- [Doll lovers meet up! Join me for doll-collecting fun in the Seattle area! -- #DollCollector #BarbieCollector](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/08/doll-lovers-meet-up-join-me-for-doll-collecting-fun-in-the-seattle-area-dollcollector-barbiecollector/) - If you've ever wanted to go to one of these official doll shows, I invite you to attend this one. You can meet me, in person, because I'll be attending too! I registered for the Barbie Breakfast, but there will be so many great dolls to see at this event! In today's blog post, I'm
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Backyard Fun with Barbie Playsets at a Tupperware Party! #DoApick #vintage](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/07/lets-do-a-pick-backyard-fun-with-barbie-playsets-at-a-tupperware-party-doapick-vintage/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Barbie's Camp-out Tent #4288 Barbie's Country Camper #4994 Barbie's Garden Patio with Real Growin' Plants #4284 What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we
- [Sew a lovely "flower girl" dress for vintage Stacie dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #VintageDolls #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/06/sew-a-lovely-flower-girl-dress-for-vintage-stacie-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-vintagedolls-dollclothespatterns/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. You know, I've made this dress in a variety of different fabrics and photographed it on a number of different dolls. I just love how flexible this dress is, as far
- [How to make your Barbie dolls a wedding bouquet #craftproject for a #JuneWedding @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/05/make-your-barbie-dolls-a-wedding-bouquet-craftproject-junewedding-chellywood-com/) - Are you planning to make your Barbie a wedding dress for June? If so, you'll need a bridal bouquet! It doesn't take much at all to make a bridal bouquet for your Barbie wedding ensemble. There are only three ingredients that you'll need to make your doll a pretty bouquet to hold on her ever-important
- [Let's make a "Red Hat Society" dress and hat with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RedHatSociety #Barbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/03/01/lets-make-a-red-hat-society-dress-and-hat-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-redhatsociety-dolls/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you're not one for sewing doll clothes, you're in luck! I don't normally sell my handmade doll clothes, but today I'm selling my "Red Hat Society" doll dress and hat which appear at the top of today's blog
- [Sew a "Sunday Best" bonnet with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LeapYear #LeapDay](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/29/sew-a-sunday-best-bonnet-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-newyearseveparty-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Happy Leap Day, everyone! For this amazing Leap Year, let's think about making doll clothes for Easter, or if you don't celebrate Easter, consider making this bonnet for your favorite beach day out! Can you believe that I was
- [Today's blog post is for those of you who sew for dolls, but you don't quilt... #DollQuilt #DollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/28/todays-blog-post-is-for-those-of-you-who-sew-for-dolls-but-you-dont-quilt-dollquilt-dollcollector/) - Yes, today's blog post is for all the followers, friends, and other folks who love to sew for dolls, but perhaps they don't enjoy quilting. Why? Because I have a quilt for sale in my store today! The quilt you see below was made by my very talented mother-in-law, Anita, who has made almost all
- [Who knew modern Stacie dolls and vintage Skipper dolls were an exact match? #SewVintage #Barbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/26/who-knew-modern-stacie-dolls-and-vintage-skipper-dolls-were-an-exact-match-sewvintage-barbie/) - Check this out! Can you believe it? I made the whole ensemble of doll clothes with my Simplicity 5861 pattern for vintage Skipper, and every single item in the ensemble fits not only vintage Skipper, but also modern Stacie dolls! I loved sewing this set. It was pure joy! Of course there were challenges along
- [Let's create a cute short-sleeved cotton shirt with a tiny pocket for Ken dolls, using sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #KenDoll #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/22/lets-create-a-cute-short-sleeved-cotton-shirt-with-a-tiny-pocket-for-ken-dolls-using-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-kendoll-dollclothes/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Last week I gave you the felt dinner jacket that goes with my Ken tux set, and I've been talking about designing a short-sleeved shirt to go under the tux for a long time. Well, today I've finalized the patterns and
- [The Woes of Buying Doll Boots, Skates, and High-tops on eBay #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/23/the-woes-of-buying-doll-boots-skates-and-high-tops-on-ebay-dollcollector-dollclothespatterns-2/) - Doll boots can be a lot of fun to dress your doll in, when you're making winter raincoats and ponchos for them to wear in your fall dioramas. But if you've ever tried to buy vintage Barbie boots, you'll probably already be familiar with this little problem: Some sellers on eBay are experts at hiding
- [Sew a pair of jeans and an easy felt shirt for 17" Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Felt #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/21/sew-a-pair-of-jeans-and-an-easy-felt-shirt-for-17-barbie-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-felt-sewing/) - Scroll down to the bulleted section for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's patterns have been available on this website for a while, but today is the first time I've shared this set as a PDF for my 17-inch Endless Hair Kingdom Barbie doll. Previously, you could only find today's patterns in JPG image form.
- [Making Pleats for a Skipper Skirt with Simplicity 5861 #VintageToys #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/19/making-pleats-for-a-skipper-skirt-with-simplicity-5861-vintagetoys-sewing/) - Do you see the folds in that little green skirt, in View 3 of my Simplicity 5861 doll clothes sewing pattern for Skipper dolls? Those are called pleats. Sometimes they're referred to as "knife pleats." And for a doll that's tiny, like vintage Skipper and modern Stacie (shown below), it can be especially tricky to
- [Easy felt dinner jacket to sew for Ken dolls, w/free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Felt #EasyCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/15/easy-felt-dinner-jacket-to-sew-for-ken-dolls-w-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-felt-easycrafts/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. In October of last year, I re-posted my entire tux set of patterns for Ken dolls, and at that time, I said I was working on revising the jacket tutorial because people had complained that it was too difficult to see
- [Plushies and Fiber Fill -- What are they and what can you make with them? #Plushies #ValentinesDay](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/14/plushies-and-fiber-fill-what-are-they-and-how-do-you-use-them-plushies-plushtoy/) - My grandma always called it "stuffing," like the breaded food that you fill a turkey with on Thanksgiving, but at my local fabric store, they refer to the fluffy filling we put inside plush toys as "fiber fill." The stuffing I tend to buy is made of polyester fibers, so I suppose the words "fiber
- [Chelsea has a whole new look w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie #Miniatures](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/16/chelsea-has-a-whole-new-look-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-tinythings-miniatures/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Little girl dolls are just so much fun to dress, aren't they? I had a blast using this African-esque swirl-patterned fabric to make Chelsea a cute little halter-style dress! And I easily finished this project in about an hour.
- [Whatever happened to Kenner's Dusty dolls and Skye dolls? #VintageDolls #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/12/whatever-happened-to-kenners-dusty-dolls-and-skye-dolls-vintagedolls-dollclothespatterns-2/) - Are you old enough to remember Kenner's Dusty and Skye dolls? Want to know why nobody seems to collect them these days? The Simplicity 7737 doll clothes pattern shown at the top of this blog post was one I owned back in the 1970's and '80's. The patterns loosely fit Barbie, but they fit Dusty
- [New in the store this week: Chelly Wood's own handmade doll clothes for Stacie #DollClothes #Handmade](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/09/new-in-the-store-this-week-chelly-woods-own-handmade-doll-clothes-for-stacie-dollclothes-handmade/) - I'm not sure everyone caught it, but last week when I posted the tutorial for making a pair of socks for Stacie, I also mentioned that the entire ensemble pictured above was being sold in my online shop. This outfit includes the underpants, socks, and sleeveless top (which are all made of the same yellow
- [Sew a whole ensemble for the Queens of Africa 11 inch Fashion Dolls w/free patterns at ChellyWood.com #Africa #BlackHistoryMonth](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/07/sew-a-whole-ensemble-for-the-queens-of-africa-11-inch-fashion-dolls-w-free-patterns-at-chellywood-com-africa-blackhistorymonth/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As you can see in the image at the top of this page, the Queens of Africa dolls are a lovely fashion doll with a figure that is very similar to Mattel's Barbie. So Barbie and the Queens of
- [Free sewing patterns for ankle pants and tank top to fit Barbie and similar-sized dolls @ ChellyWood.com #BarbieStyle #AfricanStyle](https://chellywood.com/2020/05/27/free-sewing-patterns-for-ankle-pants-and-tank-top-to-fit-barbie-and-similar-sized-dolls-chellywood-com-barbiestyle-africanstyle/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. You may recall that I've posted this outfit before as a Queens of Africa doll clothes pattern and matching tutorials. Yes, this is the same pattern and tutorial, but I wanted to make sure you knew which dolls will
- [Make a striped shirt for celebrity Nichelle Nichols doll w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Uhura #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/08/make-a-striped-shirt-for-celebrity-nichelle-nichols-doll-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-tinythings-dollclothes/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to all additional relevant tutorial videos. Throughout the month of February (Black History Month in the United States), I'll be featuring blog posts that honor the history of African Americans. Today's blog post is no exception. If
- [Sew a pair of knee-high socks for Stacie with today's free sock pattern @ ChellyWood.com #EasyDIY #QuickCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/01/sew-a-pair-of-knee-high-socks-for-stacie-with-todays-free-sock-pattern-chellywood-com-easydiy-quickcrafts/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. A while back, I did a blog post in which I mentioned that I was working on a pattern for little tiny doll socks. Well, I got the pattern done, tested
- [Let's celebrate Black History Month with a look at traditional African clothing #BlackHistory #AfricanCulture](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/02/lets-celebrate-black-history-month-with-a-look-at-traditional-african-clothing-blackhistory-africanculture/) - In years past, I've done different blog posts on various topics related to Black History Month in February, but this is the first time I've begun the celebration by delving into the traditional clothing of various African nations. It was really fun to learn all about the traditional clothing of African countries, regions, and tribes,
- [FREE 11 inch Mirabel Madrigal doll clothes sewing patterns (Gallery) -- from Disney's Encanto Movie](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/31/free-11-inch-mirabel-madrigal-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-gallery-from-disneys-encanto-movie/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Please note: these patterns will fit an 11 inch Mirabel doll and similar sized dolls. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques,
- [Sew a lovely quinceañera dress for an 11 inch Mirabel doll with today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #quinceanera #Encanto](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/30/sew-a-lovely-quinceanera-dress-for-an-11-inch-mirabel-doll-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-quinceanera-encanto/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Have you seen Disney's Encanto? What did you think? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section. Today I'm giving you a free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making the beautiful quinceañera dress that's pictured in today's
- [Free Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns for Mirabel 11 inch Dolls from Encanto #Sewing #Crafts](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/09/halter-top-for-mirabel-11-inch-dolls-from-encanto-w-free-patterns-fits-many-fashion-dolls/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Last week we saw this pretty floral skirt on a Hairmazing Fashion Forward doll. Well today I'm pairing the skirt pattern with a new halter top pattern, which
- [Why aren't there more multicultural dolls on sewing patterns? #SewingChat #BlackHistoryMonth](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/05/why-arent-there-more-multicultural-dolls-on-sewing-patterns-sewingchat-blackhistorymonth/) - As we're celebrating Black History Month in February, in the United States, I'd like to write about the fact that images on doll clothes sewing patterns available in the US today do not accurately reflect the demographics of our nation. Before Caucasian people came to North America, only Native American people lived here. To this day,
- [How much money did ChellyWood LLC make in 2023? Full disclosure... #TaxTime #Charity](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/29/how-much-money-did-chellywood-llc-make-in-2023-full-disclosure-taxtime-charity/) - Many of you know that in my "day job," I'm a full-time school librarian. I also teach art and library research classes for the middle school where I work. This has been a good paying job, helping me and my husband (who also works full time) to pay for our children's college educations, and generally
- [The history of the djellaba and the slave trade #BlackHistoryMonth #ModernSlavery](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/27/lets-celebrate-black-history-month-blackhistory-africanculture/) - As part of our celebration of Black History Month, here on ChellyWood.com, we've studied the Nakatukok of Uganda and Central Africa, we've examined the boubou of Senegal and West Africa, and we've tried to answer questions about the gele or head-tie, which is popular all over the continent of Africa (as well as abroad). Another
- [Let's celebrate Black History Month by asking "How old is the gele or head-tie?" #BlackHistory #AfricanHistory](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/20/lets-celebrate-black-history-month-by-asking-how-old-is-the-gele-or-head-tie-blackhistory-africanhistory/) - In our celebration of Black History Month, we've taken a look at the pastoral clothing of the Karamojong tribe of Uganda in Central Africa; we've also studied the boubou, a sort of kaftan worn in many countries of West Africa. Now it's time to learn about the gele, a head scarf or head tie, commonly
- [Let's make a timeless classic for Barbies: a super simple trench coat! #DollCollector #Fashion](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/25/lets-make-a-timeless-classic-for-barbies-a-super-simple-trench-coat-dollcollector-fashion/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Back in December of 2022, I gave you a free bathrobe pattern, which was designed to fit fashion dolls like Barbie. To my surprise, I still get requests every now and then for a "Barbie trench coat" or a
- [Let's celebrate Black History Month by learning about the boubou! #BlackHistory #Senegal](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/13/lets-celebrate-black-history-month-by-learning-about-the-boubou-blackhistory-senegal/) - About ten years ago, my youngest daughter and I took a vacation trip to Paris. If you've never been there, you might be surprised to learn that a lot of African people and people of mixed African and French backgrounds live in Paris. So after our visit to Paris was over, we waited to board
- [Let's celebrate Black History Month by learning about the Nakatukok of the Karamojong tribe in Uganda, Africa! #BlackHistory #AfricanCulture](https://chellywood.com/2024/02/06/lets-celebrate-black-history-month-by-learning-about-the-nakatukok-of-the-karamojong-tribe-in-uganda-africa-blackhistory-africanculture/) - I first ran across the nakatukok while studying the tribal people of Uganda. However this garment seems to be an adaptation that came to Uganda after European colonization. Now, I'm not a historian; I'm just a school librarian who enjoys studying history and sewing doll clothes. So please correct me in the comments below, if
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit Hunter Huntsman and Other Male Ever After High Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/23/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-hunter-huntsman-and-other-male-ever-after-high-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 13 inch My First Barbie Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/24/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-13-inch-my-first-barbie-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Nancy Drew, the mystery girl, makes a magical appearance with my Simplicity Skipper pattern 5861 #NancyDrew #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/22/nancy-drew-the-mystery-girl-makes-a-magical-appearance-with-my-simplicity-skipper-pattern-5861-nancydrew-sewvintage/) - Last summer I got my hands on an uncut version of this wonderful Skipper doll clothes pattern, vintage Simplicity 5861, an original pattern from 1964. Holy hand-stitching, Batman! I have REALLY enjoyed sewing this whole ensemble! My goal, last summer, was to make each item in the wardrobe to match the image on the envelope
- [Let's make a pair of jeans with back pockets for Tall Barbie Dolls! #DollClothesPatterns #FreeStuff](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/18/lets-make-a-pair-of-jeans-with-back-pockets-for-tall-barbie-dolls-dollclothespatterns-freestuff/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the third set of bullets. Today's tutorial video (above) shows you how to make a pair of pants or jeans with optional back pockets, and this pattern doesn't fit a regular Barbie; rather, it was designed, by me, to fit the Mattel Tall
- [Sew a business casual shirt and pants for Ever After High Hunter Huntsman dolls, using today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #EverAfterHigh #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/16/sew-a-business-casual-shirt-and-pants-for-ever-after-high-hunter-huntsman-dolls-using-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-everafterhigh-sewing/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today I'm giving you a pattern for making a "business casual" collared shirt with long sleeves, along with a pair of pants/trousers or jeans, to fit the Ever After High male dolls, called Hunter Huntsman. We've seen this outfit for Spin
- [Let's sew a pajama top for Barbie w/today's free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingFun #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/10/lets-sew-a-pajama-top-for-barbie-w-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-chellywood-com-sewingfun-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I'd like to thank my mother-in-law, Anita, for the lovely vintage flannel fabric that appears in today's video. I made these pajamas and gave them to a family from our community -- a family with three little girls who
- [Transforming regular doll pants into pocketed cargo pants with vintage Simplicity 8466 #BarbiePatterns](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/15/transforming-regular-doll-pants-into-pocketed-cargo-pants-with-vintage-simplicity-8466-barbiepatterns/) - I love my Simplicity 8466 Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern from 1969, but of course the outfits offered in this set of patterns (while vintage-adorable) are a little outdated for today's children. But pants are pants, right? Wrong. The pair of pants in View 7 are sort of short with a bell bottom feature, that
- [What's your favorite doll-collecting or sewing-related YouTube channel? Please share! #FridayFollow](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/19/whats-your-favorite-doll-collecting-or-sewing-related-youtube-channel-please-share-fridayfollow/) - Want to be entertained while you sew? Want to laugh out loud at funny memes, but also "Ooh" and "Ahh" at someone's vast collection of cool vintage sewing patterns? If so, then Stephanie Canada is a sewist worth following! I'm starting off today's blog post with one of Stephanie's latest videos: "I made a
- [History Inspires Us -- a little story from Chelly's life experiences #StoryTime #History](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/12/history-inspires-us-a-little-story-from-chellys-life-experiences-storytime-history/) - Here's a little-known fact about me: I'm a member of the DAR -- the Daughters of the American Revolution. That means I have an ancestor who fought in the American Revolutionary War. And today I'm sharing a little story I wrote for my local DAR chapter's newsletter. At the very end of this tale, you'll
- [Sew a T-shirt and jeans for Ever After High male dolls, using today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/11/sew-a-t-shirt-and-jeans-for-ever-after-high-male-dolls-using-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-sewing-dollclothes/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, for those of you who regularly follow this blog, today's post is sort of a repeat. We've seen this pattern and tutorial for Spin Master Jake dolls, but every now and then people reach out to me with a request
- [Make a T-shirt and Jeans for Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls w/today's free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #Crafting](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/10/make-a-t-shirt-and-jeans-for-hairmazing-fashion-forward-dolls-w-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-chellywood-com-sewing-crafting/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I'm giving you the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making the doll clothes shown at the top of this post: a tee shirt and a pair of jeans -- but of course you could make pants/trousers for
- [Make a T-shirt and pencil skirt for Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls w/today's free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidayProjects #Crafting](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/06/sew-a-raglan-sleeve-t-shirt-and-stretchy-fabric-pencil-skirt-for-hairmazing-fashion-forward-dolls-w-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-chellywood-com-holidayprojects-crafting/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This week I'm giving you the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making the "business casual" style outfit shown at the top of this blog post. Granted, these patterns
- [Stitch up a chic satin dress with a bow for the 13 inch My First Barbie, using my free patterns! #Dolls #Barbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/09/lets-sew-a-satin-dress-with-a-bow-for-the-new-my-first-barbie-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's dress-making tutorial video and free sewing pattern are for more advanced sewists. You can see that I've given the pattern five flowers on my difficulty scale (see below). To learn more about how the difficulty scale works, please click
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Choose a career for Julia! #DoApick #vintageDolls #VintageBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/04/lets-do-a-pick-choose-a-career-for-julia-doapick-vintagedolls-vintagebarbie/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Julia in her nurse's costume (medical nurse career) Twist Christie in her swimsuit (lifeguard career) Ruffles 'N Swirls vintage dress (Broadway dancer career) What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls
- [I’m making a blouse from the enchanting Sew-Easy Advance Barbie Pattern #2896, with a touch of whimsy... #Vintage #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/08/sewing-a-shirt-from-vintage-sew-easy-advance-barbie-pattern-2896-with-varied-results-sewingvintage-dollclothespatterns-2/) - Disclaimer: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. A colleague of mine has two little girls who love Barbie, so of course, I'm sewing them a wardrobe of Barbie clothes because, well... that's what I do. The first project I decided to tackle was the shirt shown in View 3 of the Sew-Easy
- [FREE 13 and 1/2 inch (34 cm) tall Elf on the Shelf doll clothes sewing patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/05/free-13-and-1-2-inch-34-cm-tall-elf-on-the-shelf-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Please note: my 13 and 1/2 inch or 34 cm measurement for the Elf on the Shelf includes the elf's permanently sewn-on hat. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your
- [New to Sewing -- What do I need? Here are the 10 basic sewing supplies for beginners who are just learning to sew...](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/03/new-to-sewing-what-do-i-need-here-are-the-basics/) - For those of you who are regular followers, in recent months you've seen a number of posts about the top ten items I would put in a sewing kit, if I were a beginner and brand new to sewing. Today's blog post is a roundup of all ten items. On the other hand, if you
- [Where to Buy Miniature Buttons, Zippers, and Buckles for Dolls #SewingProjects](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/02/where-to-buy-buttons-zippers-and-buckles-for-dolls-crafts-and-sewingprojects/) - As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. On my “Contact” page, I often get emailed the question, “Where can I buy tiny buttons for my doll clothes?” From time to time, people also ask me for advice on zippers and buckles. I use Etsy for tiny doll buttons, extra small zippers, and similar
- [Where to Buy Buttons, Zippers, and Buckles for #Dolls, #Crafts, and #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2018/08/24/where-to-buy-buttons-zippers-and-buckles-for-dolls-crafts-and-sewing/) - As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. On my “Contact” page, I often get emailed the question, “Where can I buy tiny buttons for my doll clothes?” From time to time, people also ask me for advice on zippers and buckles. I use Etsy for tiny doll buttons, extra small zippers, and similar
- [Stitching up a retro-style dress for Skipper that's versatile enough for two amazing looks! #SewingAlterations #SewingInspiration](https://chellywood.com/2024/01/01/old-pattern-template-change-title/) - *Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, JoAnn Fabric, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my
- [Chelly's sewing goals for 2024 and (drumroll...) Oh, HEY! Please submit your requests!](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/29/chellys-sewing-goals-for-2024-and-drumroll-please-submit-your-requests/) - As many of you know, I keep a little spiral notebook, wherein I list each of your doll clothes pattern requests. At the start of 2024, I want to begin the year with some new and wonderful ideas to inspire the patterns I'll design. So please drop down to the "comments" section and leave your
- [A special thank you to all followers, subscribers, and friends...](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/28/a-special-thank-you-to-all-followers-subscribers-and-friends/) - I'm going to keep today's blog post short and sweet because the message in the video says it all. Thank you. Blessings and good wishes for a lovely year ahead.
- [Looking back at 2023, did you accomplish your sewing goals? #Goals #2023](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/27/looking-back-at-2023-did-you-accomplish-your-sewing-goals-goals-2023/) - It's always a good idea to look back at what you've accomplished at the end of a year, and for today's blog post, I'm asking everyone to leave a comment. Did you set any sewing goals? If so, what were they? And did you accomplish them? Please leave a comment. Let's hear what each of
- [What size elastic should I use for my doll's clothes?](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/26/what-size-elastic-should-i-use-for-my-dolls-clothes/) - In November, I started a series that listed my top 10 items I'd put in a sewing kit for a beginner. Of course I was working up to Christmas, and trying to make a list of items for a sewing kit you might give someone for Christmas. But then I got caught up in my
- [Get your Elf on the Shelf beach-ready with a sundress bursting with fruity flair! #ElfOnTheShelf #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/22/sew-a-fruity-sun-dress-for-elf-on-the-shelf-dolls-with-a-beach-bag-or-purse-elfontheshelf-dollclothes/) - For your free PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. During the month of December, we've been getting lots of ideas for ways to dress your Elf on the Shelf with my free doll clothes sewing patterns. This
- [Need a gift to give a little boy this Christmas? I've got the perfect gift, with free sewing patterns too! #SantaClaus #GiftIdea](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/21/need-a-gift-to-give-a-little-boy-this-christmas-ive-got-the-perfect-gift-with-free-sewing-patterns-too-santaclaus-giftidea/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Please note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please visit the website's Privacy Policy page. As it says in the video, I am, in fact, a school librarian
- [Give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience with today's free sewing patterns! #SewingProjects 4my #Elf](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/20/give-your-elf-on-the-shelf-the-ultimate-pampering-experience-with-todays-free-sewing-patterns-sewingprojects-4my-elf/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Are you ready to give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience? It's time to get crafty and stitch up a cozy flannel bathrobe and a pair
- [Is there a name for the female "Elf on the Shelf" character? Let me know! #ElfOnTheShelf #ChristmasSpirit](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/19/is-there-a-name-for-the-female-elf-on-the-shelf-character-let-me-know-elfontheshelf-christmasspirit/) - For your free sewing patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. The image above actually shows the male Elf on the Shelf, which is sometimes referred to online as the "Boy Scout Elf on the Shelf," dressed in one of my Barbie dress designs. I originally designed this dress
- [Stitch up a Scottish kilt for your Elf on the Shelf using this retro Barbie wrap skirt design #Scottish #NorthPole](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/18/stitch-up-a-trendy-kilt-for-your-elf-on-the-shelf-using-this-retro-barbie-wrap-skirt-design-scottish-northpole/) - Note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I think it was back in November when I showed you how to mix-and-match your doll clothes for Barbie, using vintage Simplicity pattern number 8281. Remember this outfit? Well that same skirt actually fits my little Elf on the Shelf as well! It's the wrap
- [Get ready to sew some adorable clothes for your Elf on the Shelf with free patterns for the cutest tiny turtleneck sweaters! #Funny #HolidayCheer](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/15/get-ready-to-sew-some-adorable-clothes-for-your-elf-on-the-shelf-with-free-patterns-for-the-cutest-tiny-turtleneck-sweaters-funny-holidaycheer/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. As part of my Elf-on-the-Shelf series (requested by followers), today I'm posting a full outfit that was originally designed to fit Ken dolls, for your Elf on the Shelf.
- [Make a T-shirt and 3-tiered skirt for Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls w/today's free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingProjects #TheHolidays](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/13/make-a-t-shirt-and-3-tiered-skirt-for-hairmazing-fashion-forward-dolls-w-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-chellywood-com-sewingprojects-theholidays/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This week I'm giving you the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making the "summer fun" outfit shown at the top of this blog post, to fit Hairmazing Fashion
- [Sew jeans and a crop top T-shirt for Elf on the Shelf with free PDF patterns @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasGiftIdeas #ElfOnTheShelf](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/12/sew-jeans-and-a-crop-top-t-shirt-for-elf-on-the-shelf-with-free-pdf-patterns-chellywood-com-christmasgiftideas-elfontheshelf/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. As part of my Elf-on-the-Shelf series (requested by followers), today I'm posting my Barbie-sized jeans pattern and my Skipper-sized T-shirt pattern, to make this lovely ensemble for your
- [Sew some winter pajamas for Elf on the Shelf w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #ElfOnTheShelf #Christmas](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/05/sew-some-winter-pajamas-for-elf-on-the-shelf-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-elfontheshelf-christmas/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Today I'm sharing the pattern and tutorial for making a cute little raglan-sleeved T-shirt (sometimes spelled tee shirt) and casual pajama pants to fit Elf on the Shelf dolls.
- [What surprising "fashionista" can wear this Skipper retro swing coat?](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/11/what-surprising-fashionista-can-wear-this-skipper-retro-swing-coat/) - *Please note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please visit the website's Privacy Policy page. Yes, that's our little buddy, Elf on the Shelf, modeling a Skipper swing coat from vintage Simplicity 5861! If you're looking for a commercial coat pattern to
- [Snaps for Sewing Projects: a Great Way for Beginners to Close their Doll Clothes! #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/08/snaps-for-sewing-projects-a-great-way-for-beginners-to-close-their-doll-clothes-sewing-dollclothes/) - Note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Today's blog post is the ninth post in my series on "What to include in a beginner's sewing kit." And we'll be discussing snaps today. If it's doll clothes you're wanting to make, you'll need some snaps to close the back of the shirts and
- [New music video to inspire your crafts for the holidays... #ChristmasCrafts #ChristmasMusic](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/07/new-music-video-to-inspire-your-crafts-for-the-holidays-christmascrafts-christmasmusic/) - You may remember that when I was sick with West Nile virus last spring, I was confined to a reclined position, day and night. I was trying to pass the time by crafting, and I wanted to find some "crafting inspirational videos" on YouTube... But there were almost no videos like that! So I created
- [Free doll clothes patterns for 11.25 inch (28.5 cm) Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/30/free-doll-clothes-patterns-for-11-25-inch-28-5-cm-hairmazing-fashioin-forward-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the clothes you would like to make. These patterns will fit Hairmazing Fashion Forward "swimsuit" dolls, which are made by Just Play, LLC, of Florida (USA). Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’ve created a course called "How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns." With this course, you can take the
- [Which dolls can wear Skipper patterns? #Sewing #SewVintage](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/04/which-dolls-can-wear-skipper-patterns-sewing-sewvintage/) - Note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Last week one of my followers, Lisa, contacted me with some questions about sewing for Skipper. We had a lively exchange over email about how Skipper has changed over the years, and I answered a few of her questions about who can wear various Skipper
- [Sew a Skirt for Stacie (Barbie's Little Sister) with Today's FREE Patterns #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2021/10/07/sew-a-skirt-for-stacie-barbies-little-sister-with-todays-free-patterns-sewing-dollclothes/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Please note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Today I'm giving you the pattern for the whole outfit at the top of the blog post, and a new
- [Announcement: Guess who's making an appearance on ChellyWood.com in December...](https://chellywood.com/2023/12/01/announcement-guess-whos-making-an-appearance-on-chellywood-com-in-december/) - Note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Since this blog began, every December I've gotten requests from its followers to create a few doll clothes patterns to fit the Elf on the Shelf doll. Last year, my inbox was full of requests for Elf on the Shelf outfits! But I didn't own
- [Holiday Card Making with Watercolor Pencils! #HappyHolidays #ChristmasCardIdeas](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/28/holiday-card-making-with-watercolor-pencils-happyholidays-christmascardideas/) - Please note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. In today's video and blog post, I'm taking a brief break from my usual video formats. I created this "artsy" video for both you, my regular followers (in case you want to pick up a new hobby with watercolor pencils) and my art
- [Fabric -- a necessity for a beginner's sewing kit! #LearningToSew #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/29/fabric-a-necessity-for-a-beginners-sewing-kit-learningtosew-sewing/) - Please note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Today's blog post is part of a series of posts on the top 10 items I would include in a sewing kit for an absolute beginner, who is just learning to sew. Fabric is the #8 item on the list, but by no means
- [Summer Halter Top and Ruffle Skirt for Hairmazing Fashion Forward Dolls (Free Patterns) #BarbieClothes #SwimsuitBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/24/summer-halter-top-and-ruffle-skirt-for-hairmazing-fashion-forward-dolls-free-patterns-barbieclothes-swimsuitbarbie/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. As many of you know, although it's winter where I live in Idaho, the southern half of the planet is experiencing a lovely summer season. Today's blog post
- [What is a seam ripper used for? How to use an unpicking tool... #ChristmasCrafts #Handmade](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/23/what-is-a-seam-ripper-used-for-how-to-use-an-unpicking-tool-christmasgift-handmade/) - Note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Here at ChellyWood.com, I've been giving you my list of the top 10 items I would put in a beginner's sewing kit. Coming in at #7 is a seam ripper (AKA an unpicking tool). A beginner may not know how to use one of these handy
- [Set sewing goals for 2024 with my 99 cent digital, editable sewing planner @ ChellyWood.com #SewingGoals #NewYearsResolution](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/22/set-sewing-goals-for-2024-with-my-99-cent-digital-editable-sewing-planner-chellywood-com-sewinggoals-newyearsresolution/) - The purchase of this item in my Etsy store will help me pay the bills for running my free doll clothes pattern website! As the end of 2023 rolls around, I'll be reviewing last year's goals and updating my New Year's Resolution planner. Each year, I use this one-sheet planner to set goals, and I'm
- [The Best Mix and Match Doll Clothes Patterns for Christmas Gift Giving #HolidayGiftIdeas #ChristmasGifts](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/20/the-best-mix-and-match-doll-clothes-patterns-for-christmas-gift-giving-holidaygiftideas-christmasgifts/) - Note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When you make a set of doll clothes, it's always nice if the child who receives them has the option to mix and match tops with skirts, pants, and jackets. I'm a member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), and this year our
- [Make a Hawaiian shirt and a pair of pants for a plush bear toy #Toys #GiftIdeas](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/21/make-a-hawaiian-shirt-and-a-pair-of-pants-for-a-plush-bear-toy-toys-giftideas/) - Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Last week I gave you my free patterns for making a Hawaiian shirt for my plush bear toy. With today's blog post, I'm completing the ensemble by giving you the pattern and tutorial for making the pants as well. This is a great Christmas gift
- [FREE Hawaiian shirt pattern for Chelly Wood's "firefighter bear" and other 8 inch baby dolls](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/16/free-hawaiian-shirt-pattern-for-chelly-woods-firefighter-bear-and-other-8-inch-baby-dolls/) - Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you watch the news in the United States at all, you're probably aware that the Hawaiian island of Maui suffered terrible damages last summer. I don't like to jump on the hype bandwagon, so I waited for Hawaii to start its healing process before
- [Slice Through Sewing with These Beginner-Friendly Scissors #Fiskars](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/17/slice-through-sewing-with-these-beginner-friendly-scissors-fiskars/) - Please note: As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you follow my YouTube channel, you've probably noticed that I love my little Fiskars Stitchers mini scissors, and yes, if you're new to sewing, you can buy those too. However the #6 MUST-have item in my list of things to put in a
- [Does a doll's coat need a lining, and if so, how do I choose the lining fabric?](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/13/does-a-dolls-coat-need-a-lining-and-if-so-how-do-i-choose-the-lining-fabric/) - Simplicity 5861 is an amazing ensemble of sewing patterns for Skipper, including two coats: a bolero and a winter coat. When I found this pattern on eBay last summer, I'd been searching for a high-quality version of it for years, so I snatched this up as soon as I saw that it was an uncut
- [Paddington bear plush toy free sewing patterns #PaddingtonBear #FreePatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/14/make-a-bear-with-a-paddington-like-hat-at-chellywood-com-paddingtonbear-freepatterns-dollclothes-2/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How cute is this little fellow? Today's blog post is actually a re-post, which dates back to when my best friend's
- [The Story of the Miniature Stocking Caps: Part 3](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/10/the-story-of-the-miniature-stocking-caps-part-3/) - My regular followers will remember a story that I shared last summer about Evelyn, who hand-knitted a plethora of itty-bitty stocking caps before she passed away. I bought them at a church rummage sale, from a woman who seemed very disrespectful toward Evelyn. I opened my online store last summer, and attempted to sell these
- [Sew a ghost costume for very small dolls with this easy FREE sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Costumes #Halloween](https://chellywood.com/2020/10/13/sew-a-ghost-costume-for-very-small-dolls-with-this-easy-free-sewing-pattern-chellywood-com-costumes-halloween/) - Please scroll to the very bottom of this page for today's free ghost costume pattern. During the summer, I showed you how adaptable this easy-to-sew ghost costume is. Just look at my Chelsea doll below! She's wearing a cactus costume that I made using green felt for the ghost costume and cutting out a hole
- [FREE firefighter bear PDF patterns @ ChellyWood.com show our support for #Australia's #FireFighters' families](https://chellywood.com/2020/01/30/free-firefighter-bear-pdf-patterns-chellywood-com-show-our-support-for-australias-firefighters-families/) - Today my daughter said, "Mom, what can we do to help the firefighters in Australia?" I immediately thought of my Firefighter Bear pattern. So here are the patterns you'll need, if you want to make a Firefighter bear soft toy for the families of Australian firefighters: Free printable PDF sewing patterns for making a firefighter
- [FREE firefighter bear PDF sewing patterns are great for making your own plush toys as Christmas gifts this year...](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/15/free-firefighter-bear-pdf-sewing-patterns-are-great-for-making-your-own-plush-toys-as-christmas-gifts-this-year/) - Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Today's blog post is a re-post of an older pattern, which I've converted into a PDF. And yes, if my "Firefighter Bear" looks vaguely familiar to you, as a child, I had a "Smokey Bear" plush toy that was a particular favorite of mine. He
- [Make a bear with a Paddington-like hat at ChellyWood.com #PaddingtonBear #FreePatterns #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2021/10/01/make-a-bear-with-a-paddington-like-hat-at-chellywood-com-paddingtonbear-freepatterns-dollclothes/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. How cute is this little fellow? My best friend's daughter is pregnant, and she wanted books for her baby shower. So of course, I bought her the full set of Paddington
- [Please describe your favorite pin cushion and why you like it...](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/08/please-describe-your-favorite-pin-cushion-and-why-you-like-it/) - I've been doing a series of blog posts on all the items a beginning sewist needs to have in his/her first sewing kit. Today's blog post is about pincushions, the #5 item on my list. Please note: As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Do you see in the image above, how a
- [Free PDF sewing patterns for high-waisted shorts that will fit Hairmazing fashion dolls!](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/07/free-pdf-sewing-patterns-for-high-waisted-shorts-that-will-fit-hairmazing-fashion-dolls/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This lovely Hairmazing Fashion Forward doll was a gift from my sister-in-law, and I'm making her a whole new wardrobe. YAY! (So fun!) If you live in the southern hemisphere of planet earth, summer is right around the
- [Is there an easy way to sew sleeves? Yes! And it begins with your choice of patterns...](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/06/is-there-an-easy-way-to-sew-sleeves-yes-and-it-begins-with-your-choice-of-patterns/) - Over the summer, I purchased Simplicity 5861, a vintage pattern for the earliest version of Skipper dolls. This pattern offers pattern pieces for a coat and three different shirt styles, plus a bolero. These garments' sleeves were remarkably easy to make! You might wonder why that is. Well take a look at the skipper T-shirt
- [Let's make a skirt with a ruffle for Hairmazing Fashion Forward Fashion Dolls w/today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/02/lets-make-a-skirt-with-a-ruffle-for-hairmazing-fashion-forward-fashion-dolls-w-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As you'll hear in my video tutorial at the top of this page, the Hairmazing Fashion Forward doll that appears in today's video was a gift from my sister-in-law. Thank you, dear sister-in-law! I've used this pattern for
- [Straight pins with colored heads and other "pointers" for people learning to sew...](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/03/straight-pins-with-colored-heads-and-other-pointers-for-people-learning-to-sew/) - Lately I've been building a list of the top 10 items every beginning sewist/seamstress/tailor needs to have in his/her sewing kit. Coming in at #3 is the all-important collection of straight pins. You may think your grandmother's hand-me-down straight pins will work fine for a beginner, but they do not. Second-hand pins are not sharp,
- [What brand of thread do you prefer to use? Please leave a comment!](https://chellywood.com/2023/11/01/what-brand-of-thread-do-you-prefer-to-use-please-leave-a-comment/) - So far, on my list of 10 items every doll clothes sewing enthusiast should have, I've mentioned hand-stitching needles and a needle threader. But now, coming in at #3 on my list, I can't go any further without mentioning the thread. But what brand is best? There are so many! When my girls started sewing,
- [Free Ken doll jacket patterns, shirt pattern, and pants patterns, to make a full suit!](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/27/free-ken-doll-jacket-patterns-shirt-pattern-and-pants-patterns-to-make-a-full-suit/) - I'm re-posting this ken suit pattern page because I've updated all these patterns from JPG images to easy-to-download PDF's! But I need to apologize... On more than one occasion, people have complained that it's really hard to see my black thread stitches on the black felt of this dinner jacket. So I've got "re-do Ken
- [Free Ken doll jacket patterns, shirt pattern, and pants patterns, to make a full suit!](https://chellywood.com/2018/04/27/easy-felt-tux-for-ken-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - On more than one occasion, people have complained that it's really hard to see my black thread stitches on the black felt of this dinner jacket. So I've got "re-do Ken jacket tutorial" on my Editable Sewing Planner, which, by the way, is for sale in my Etsy store right now, for just 99 cents
- [A sister-in-law who shares your passion is a treasure indeed!](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/20/a-sister-in-law-who-shares-your-passion-is-a-treasure-indeed/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Look at this pretty freckle-faced beauty! She's modeling a lovely pleather jacket that my sister-in-law made from black pleather and (I believe cotton) cheetah print fabric. My sister-in-law used my Ken jacket pattern and made some alterations to the
- [Sew a miniature pumpkin (jack-o'-lantern) trick-or-treat Halloween candy bucket with today's free patterns!](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/25/sew-a-miniature-pumpkin-jack-o-lantern-trick-or-treat-halloween-candy-bucket-with-todays-free-patterns/) - Please scroll to the very bottom of this page for today's free pumpkin candy bucket pattern. Imagine my surprise when I went to print this pattern recently and discovered that (at least in the 5 inch doll area of the website), the pumpkin jack o'lantern part of the pattern was still in JPG form! I
- [Sew a ghost costume for Chelsea (Barbie's little sister) with today's free patterns!](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/31/sew-a-ghost-costume-for-chelsea-barbies-little-sister-with-todays-free-patterns/) - Please scroll to the very bottom of this page for today's free ghost costume pattern. Happy Halloween everyone! I'm afraid this is a repeat post, but this little ghost pattern gets a lot of downloads at Halloween time each year. So here you go! Last week on Friday, I gave you my free, printable PDF
- [Unlock the Magic: a Guide to Mastering the Needle Threader!](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/24/unlock-the-magic-a-guide-to-mastering-the-needle-threader/) - Last Wednesday, I talked about hand-stitching with sewing needles. These unbelievably important items for your sewing kit came in at #1 on my list of "must-have" tools for beginners who are just learning to sew. While reading last Wednesday's blog post, you may have been thinking, "But I hate threading needles! It's hard!" Don't
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Go Trick-or-Treating with Barbie in your VW Bus! (It's 1970!) #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/26/lets-do-a-pick-go-trick-or-treating-with-barbie-in-your-vw-bus-its-1970-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - If you weren't alive in 1970, then you probably think the early 70's were all about hippies and Woodstock. But actually, my childhood included some of the same Halloween adventures that kids today experience, like dressing up as a Ballerina, a nurse, or a favorite character from movies and TV shows. My favorite Barbie playtime
- [What type of hand-stitching sewing needles do you use? Please leave a comment!](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/18/what-type-of-hand-stitching-sewing-needles-do-you-use-please-leave-a-comment/) - I often get this question: "I'm new to sewing. What do I need?" So in the coming weeks, I'm going to offer up some simple items that I think are essential in a first-timer's sewing kit. Today we're going to start with sewing needles. When I buy hand-stitching sewing needles, I typically purchase a set
- [BIG FABRIC HAUL! -- and How to Deal With Other People's Scrap Fabrics #Fabric #FabricHaul](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/17/big-fabric-haul-and-how-to-deal-with-other-peoples-scrap-fabrics-fabric-fabrichaul/) - Recently I discovered an enormous plastic bag filled with scrap fabrics at my local Goodwill second hand store. What a find! It was almost all cotton fabrics, with just a few flannels, felt, and lightweight denims thrown in. All but one of the printed fabrics were small-prints in a variety of colors. There were Christmas
- [Let's make a shirt and pants for Tinkerbell fairy dolls w/free doll clothes patterns!](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/13/lets-make-a-shirt-and-pants-for-tinkerbell-fairy-dolls-w-free-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Yesterday I gave you the free pattern for the long-sleeved shirt, along with the video tutorial showing how to make it. And at the end of September, we looked at how
- [Sew a pretty long-sleeved Shirt for Tinkerbell or other 8-inch to 9-inch fashion dolls with today's free doll clothes patterns!](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/12/sew-a-pretty-long-sleeved-shirt-for-tinkerbell-or-other-8-inch-to-9-inch-fashion-dolls-with-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Today's video and free doll shirt pattern will show you how to sew a long-sleeved shirt that will fit 8 inch to 9 inch dolls like the Tinkerbell fairy dolls from
- [Helpful Tips and FAQ's for People Who Love to Sew for Dolls #DollClothes #SewingTips](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/11/helpful-tips-and-faqs-for-people-who-love-to-sew-for-dolls-dollclothes-sewingtips-2/) - The following information is also found on my "Frequently Asked Questions" page (i.e. FAQ's). You may have noticed that my difficulty scale's flowers have changed colors over time. You can tell how old my patterns are by the colors of the flowers on them. Now this doesn't seem related, but actually it is... My oldest
- [Please Recommend a Website for Doll Crafters](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/15/please-recommend-a-website-for-doll-crafters/) - Today I'd like to look at some of the creators and websites that inspire my doll clothes and doll craft designs. I'd also like to hear from you... Which doll collectors and doll crafters' websites do you frequent online? Let us know in the comments! If you're looking for inspiration, Pinterest has a plethora of doll
- [Which "Dream Dolls" you would like to add to your collection? -- Please add your comments!](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/13/which-dream-dolls-you-would-like-to-add-to-your-collection-please-add-your-comments/) - Since I don't actually own any of my "dream dolls," there won't be any official pictures of them. Instead, I'll use these little silhouetted images to represent them and give you a link to them on a website, just in case you want to see what they look like or buy one for yourselves. But
- [Shorts and a Top for BFC Ink 18 inch Dolls w/Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/11/shorts-and-a-top-for-bfc-ink-18-inch-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF doll clothes sewing patterns. If you found yourself reading this blog post, you probably already know that the BFC Ink dolls are highly articulated 18 inch tall dolls. They were produced for a brief time, starting around 2009. Anyone who has been on
- [Free printable PDF sewing patterns for doll clothes that fit 18" BFC Ink #Dolls #PDFpattern](https://chellywood.com/2019/09/25/free-printable-pdf-sewing-patterns-for-doll-clothes-that-fit-18-bfc-ink-dolls-pdfpattern/) - My regular followers know that after I've posted lots of tutorial videos and patterns, there's a "catching up" period, where I have to post links to all the patterns and tutorials needed to make that particular outfit. This week's blog posts are all "catch-up" posts. Today I'm posting all the patterns and tutorial videos you'll
- [Sew a pair of Halloween cargo pants for 9 inch dolls with today's free patterns!](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/28/sew-a-pair-of-halloween-cargo-pants-for-9-inch-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns/) - It's almost Halloween, so I decided to revisit an old pattern of mine, and turn it into a pair of Halloween pants (or Halloween cargo pants) for 9 inch dolls. This was originally designed to be a pair of capris for Skipper and other 10 inch dolls, but when I discovered that they fit Moana
- [Free Doll Clothes Patterns for 28-inch Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/07/24/free-28-inch-barbie-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free 18 Inch Doll Clothes Patterns for Vintage Crissy Doll and BFC Ink Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/05/24/free-18-inch-doll-clothes-patterns-for-vintage-crissy-doll-and-bfc-ink-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free 18 Inch Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/05/06/free-18-inch-doll-clothes-patterns-fit-americangirl-and-madamealexander-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [16 to 17 inch Tonner Dolls' FREE Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2021/08/10/16-to-17-inch-tonner-dolls-free-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [17 inch Dreamtopia Endless Hair Kingdom Princess Barbie FREE Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2021/08/04/17-inch-dreamtopia-endless-hair-kingdom-princess-barbie-free-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Freak du Chic 17 inch Monster High FREE Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2021/08/03/freak-du-chic-17-inch-monster-high-free-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Wellie Wishers Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/04/23/free-wellie-wishers-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Vintage Velvet Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/04/29/free-vintage-velvet-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 13 Inch Remco Judy Littlechap Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/21/free-13-inch-remco-judy-littlechap-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I've been creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link
- [Free Hearts4Hearts Girls' Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/04/22/free-hearts4hearts-girls-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 13 Inch (33 cm) Disney Toddler Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/05/12/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-13-inch-33-cm-disney-toddler-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Historical Ken Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/03/19/free-historical-ken-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns/) - Please click on the photos below that represent the doll clothes you would like to make. At the time of this blog posting, most of these patterns have not yet been converted to PDF format, so you are advised to view this tutorial video to help you you with printing. Not what you’re looking for?
- [12 inch (30 cm) and 12 and 1/4 inch (31 cm) Male Doll Clothes Cosplay Costume Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2022/09/16/12-inch-30-cm-and-12-and-1-4-inch-31-cm-male-doll-clothes-cosplay-costume-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 12-inch WWE Action Figure Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2022/03/09/free-12-inch-wwe-action-figure-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses on the
- [12 inch (30 cm) Regular Ken Doll and 12 and 1/4 inch (31 cm) Articulated Ken Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/03/18/free-modern-ken-doll-and-articulated-ken-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 12-inch (30 cm) Broad Ken Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/04/09/free-broad-ken-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free 12 inch (30.2 cm) Spin Master "Jake" Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/03/20/free-spin-master-jake-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 11 inch (28 cm) Doll Clothes/Clothing Sewing Patterns for GI Joe and Similar Sized Action Figures (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/08/14/free-doll-clothes-action-figure-clothing-sewing-patterns-for-gi-joe-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 11 and 3/4 inch (29 cm) Vintage Tammy Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/07/15/free-vintage-tammy-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 12-inch Tall Barbie Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/07/09/free-12-inch-tall-barbie-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 12 inch (30.5 cm) DC Super Hero Girls Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/07/16/free-dc-super-hero-girls-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 12-inch (30.5 cm) Baby Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/07/02/free-12-inch-30-5-cm-baby-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Queens of Africa Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/01/21/free-sewing-patterns-for-queens-of-africa-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Project MC2 Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/03/08/free-sewing-patterns-for-project-mc2-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Modern Barbies and Made-to-Move Barbie Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/02/18/free-sewing-patterns-for-modern-barbies-and-made-to-move-barbie-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Female Spin Master Liv Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/02/20/free-sewing-patterns-for-female-spin-master-liv-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE Lammily Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2022/09/02/free-lammily-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I've been creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Vintage Francie Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/03/11/free-sewing-patterns-for-vintage-francie-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free 10 and 1/2 to 11 inch Monster High Dolls and Ever After High Doll Clothes (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/02/25/free-sewing-patterns-for-monster-high-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Disney Princess Fashion Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/03/06/free-sewing-patterns-for-disney-princess-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Curvy Barbie Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/02/19/free-sewing-patterns-for-curvy-barbie-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free doll clothes patterns for 11 inch (28 cm) Hasbro Belle dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/11/free-doll-clothes-patterns-for-5-inch-13-cm-disney-mini-anna-toddler-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the clothes you would like to make. These patterns will fit the Hasbro Belle doll from the non-animated version of Beauty and the Beast. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’ve created a course called "How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns." With this course, you can take the free
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Vintage Barbie Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/06/19/free-sewing-patterns-for-vintage-barbie-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit Vintage 4-inch Strawberry Shortcake Toddler Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2021/07/06/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-vintage-4-inch-strawberry-shortcake-toddler-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [FREE 4-inch Kelly Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/07/17/free-4-inch-kelly-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques. Click on this link to learn more about my classes on the Creative Spark Online Learning platform. If you would like to work with me collaboratively or
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 4 inch (10 cm) Vintage Heart Family Baby Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2021/08/27/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-4-inch-10-cm-vintage-heart-family-baby-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 6 and 3/4 Inch Strawberry Shortcake Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/08/23/free-sewing-patterns-for-7-strawberry-shortcake-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit Vintage 5-inch Strawberry Shortcake Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/07/17/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-vintage-5-inch-strawberry-shortcake-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 7.5 inch (19 cm) Vintage Stacie Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/05/18/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-7-5-inch-19-cm-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [FREE 7 inch (18 cm) Lottie Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2022/01/12/free-7-inch-18-cm-lottie-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Enchantimals 6-inch (15-16 cm) Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/05/20/free-sewing-patterns-for-enchantimals-6-inch-15-16-cm-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free doll clothes patterns for 6 inch (15 cm) Disney mini toddler dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2022/03/22/free-doll-clothes-patterns-for-6-inch-15-cm-disney-mini-toddler-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the clothes you would like to make. These patterns will fit the Disney Mini Elsa dolls from the Disney Frozen 2 Arendelle family set with toddlers Anna and Elsa. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’ve created a course called "How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns." With this course,
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Chelsea 5-inch (14 cm) Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/08/19/free-sewing-patterns-for-chelsea-5-inch-14-cm-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 6" Breyer Rider Figures => NOTE 6-inch dolls = 1:12 Scale (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/08/16/free-sewing-patterns-for-6-breyer-rider-figures-6-inch-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for 6-inch (15 cm) AG Mini Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/08/21/free-sewing-patterns-for-6-inch-15-cm-ag-mini-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free doll clothes patterns for 5 inch (13 cm) Disney mini Anna toddler dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2022/10/21/free-doll-clothes-patterns-for-5-inch-13-cm-disney-mini-toddler-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the clothes you would like to make. These patterns will fit the Disney Mini Anna dolls from the Disney Frozen 2 Arendelle family set with toddlers Anna and Elsa. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’ve created a course called "How to Alter Doll Clothes Patterns." With this course, you
- [FREE Vintage 9 inch World of Love Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/07/31/free-vintage-world-of-love-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for 9.5 Inch (24 cm) Disney Tinkerbell Fairy Fashion Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/07/03/free-sewing-patterns-for-9-5-inch-24-cm-disney-tinkerbell-fairy-fashion-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 8 and 3/4 inch (22 cm) Vintage Sunshine Family Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/05/08/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-9-inch-22-cm-vintage-sunshine-family-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 9-inch (23 cm) Stacie Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/08/12/free-sewing-patterns-for-8-inch-20-cm-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 9-inch (23 cm) Vintage Skipper Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2021/09/28/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-9-inch-23-cm-vintage-skipper-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [FREE Vintage Pepper Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2021/03/24/free-vintage-pepper-doll-clothes-sewing-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Clothes for Mego 7 and 1/2 inch (19 cm) Action Figures (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/08/13/free-sewing-patterns-for-mego-wizard-of-oz-8-dolls/) - Please click on the clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn
- [FREE 7 and 3/4 inch (19.5 cm) Vintage Vogue Ginny Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2022/05/11/free-7-and-3-4-inch-19-5-cm-vintage-vogue-ginny-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I've been creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link
- [Free Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns for Dora and Friends 8-inch (20 cm) Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/08/09/free-sewing-patterns-for-dora-and-friends-8-inch-20-cm-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for 8 and 1/2 Inch (20 cm) Doc McStuffins Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/09/22/free-sewing-patterns-for-inch-24-cm-doc-mcstuffins-fashion-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [FREE 8-inch Breyer Rider Figures' (Doll) Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/07/30/free-8-inch-breyer-rider-figures-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Bratz Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/08/05/free-sewing-patterns-for-bratz-dolls/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes for 10 and 3/4 inch Strawberry Shortcake Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2022/02/04/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-for-10-and-3-4-inch-strawberry-shortcake-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 10 inch (25.4 cm) Vintage 1980's Skipper Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/08/free-10-inch-25-4-cm-vintage-1980s-skipper-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes patterns for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid
- [FREE 10 and 1/4 inch (26 cm) Skipper Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/06/17/free-skipper-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 10 inch (25.5 cm) Rainbow High Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2022/01/19/free-10-inch-25-5-cm-rainbow-high-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 10 and 1/2 inch (26.4 cm) Petite Barbie Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/06/21/free-petite-barbie-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for 10 and 1/2 inch (26.5 cm) Momoko Doll Clothes (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/06/30/free-sewing-patterns-for-momoko-doll-clothes-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for 9 and 1/2 Inch (26 cm) Disney Moana Fashion Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2021/05/04/free-sewing-patterns-for-10-inch-25-cm-disney-moana-fashion-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [FREE 10 and 1/4 inch La Dee Da Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2019/06/19/free-project-mc2-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 9 and 1/2 inch (24 cm) Kuu Kuu Harajuku Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2020/08/05/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-9-inch-24-cm-kuu-kuu-harajuku-dolls-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Free Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit Harry Potter Character Dolls (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/22/free-sewing-patterns-for-making-doll-clothes-to-fit-9-inch-23-cm-vintage-skipper-dolls-gallery-2/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to
- [Sew a pretty sundress for 10 inch dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Hawaii #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/05/sew-a-pretty-sun-dress-for-10-inch-moana-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-hawaii-dollclothes-2/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's tutorial video will show you how to make a pretty sun dress for 10 inch dolls like Disney's Moana fashion dolls, vintage 1980's Skipper, and a number of other dolls with similar measurements. Scroll down to the
- [New item for sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store -- entrance slips for art teachers!](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/01/new-item-for-sale-in-my-teachers-pay-teachers-store-entrance-slips-for-art-teachers/) - If you're new to my website, you may not be aware that in my "day job," I'm a school librarian. One of the elective classes I teach is Introduction to Art. This past year, as my art students entered the classroom, they were immediately given a quick sketch practice, which we called their "entrance
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Take your Barbie Dolls to a Square Dance!](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/07/lets-do-a-pick-take-your-barbie-dolls-to-a-square-dance/) - If you weren't alive in 1972, then you probably think the early 70's were all about hippies and Woodstock. But actually, pioneers were in fashion, and a favorite TV show for family viewing was Little House on the Prairie. I remember my parents participating in square dancing as a fun event for couples, and
- [Sew a summer outfit for LOL Surprise OMG dolls with FREE printable sewing patterns-- this one's for the folks down under!](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/03/sew-a-summer-outfit-for-lol-surprise-omg-dolls-with-free-printable-sewing-patterns-this-ones-for-the-folks-down-under/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. The shorts are a pattern I posted quite some time ago, for Barbie, but as I said in an earlier LOL Surprise OMG doll clothes blog post, this little 9" doll actually has pretty big hips, when compared to
- [Sew a T-shirt and 3-tier skirt for LOL Surprise! OMG dolls with today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/04/sew-a-t-shirt-and-3-tier-skirt-for-lol-surprise-omg-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Granted, the T-shirt is the same pattern I gave you just yesterday, but doesn't my LOL Surprise OMG doll look elegant when I pair this T-shirt with my 3-tier skirt? Oh! The cuteness! To make the T-shirt, you'll need
- [Sew a pair of shorts and a long-sleeved shirt for Rainbow High dolls w/ free patterns #DollClothesPatterns #SummerSewing](https://chellywood.com/2022/06/17/sew-a-pair-of-shorts-and-a-long-sleeved-shirt-for-rainbow-high-dolls-w-free-patterns-dollclothespatterns-summersewing/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yesterday I gave you the pattern and tutorial for making just the shirt. Well here's a nice summer outfit combination with the long-sleeved jersey-fabric shirt paired with lightweight cotton print shorts. To make the fashions you see in the
- [Sew a summer outfit for Barbie with FREE printable patterns @ ChellyWood.com #summertime #barbieclothes](https://chellywood.com/2020/08/28/sew-a-summer-outfit-for-barbie-with-free-printable-patterns-chellywood-com-summertime-barbieclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. The shorts are a pattern I posted quite some time ago, as part of the retro bikini outfit, but the T-shirt and clutch are newer patterns. To make the T-shirt, you'll need some jersey fabric and some Dritz size
- [New product in the Chelly Wood store: Trims... including ribbon, rickrack, and more!](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/29/new-product-in-the-chelly-wood-store-trims-including-ribbon-rickrack-and-more/) - This past week, I've had a lot of fun writing blog posts on "10 Ways to Use Ribbons" and "5 Commonly Used Trims" for your doll clothes sewing projects. Now I'm going to make a quick announcement that such items as rickrack trim, ribbons, bias tape, and braided fringe -- those items can now be
- [Sew a Victorian (19th century pioneer) doll dress and pinafore for 14 to 15 inch (35 cm to 38 cm) dolls with my free patterns!](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/01/sew-a-victorian-19th-century-pioneer-doll-dress-and-pinafore-for-14-to-15-inch-35-cm-to-38-cm-dolls-with-my-free-patterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. My free printable sewing patterns for making the dress and pinafore pictured at the top of this blog post will fit 14 to 15 inch dolls (that's 35 cm to 38 cm tall). A list of dolls that fit this pattern
- [5 commonly used trims for sewing doll clothes #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/27/5-commonly-used-trims-for-sewing-doll-clothes-sewing-dollclothes/) - Yesterday I posted a whole article on the ten ways you can use ribbon trims. (Click that link to go back and read it.) So today I'm going to skip over ribbon as one of the five commonly used trims for embellishing doll clothes. Ribbon is probably the most common form of trim that doll
- [Here are 10 ways to use ribbons when sewing doll clothes...](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/26/here-are-10-ways-to-use-ribbons-when-sewing-doll-clothes/) - When I did a recent search for photos of doll clothes with ribbons, here on my website, I discovered that I have uploaded 240 images in the website's archives, showing the many ways you can apply ribbons to doll clothes. Holy smokes! I've sifted through those archived photos and done a quick study of them.
- [New in the Chelly Wood Store: Clasps, Buttons, Velcro, and More!](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/20/new-in-the-chelly-wood-store-clasps-buttons-velcro-and-more/) - In my store (found under the "Shop" button in the main menu on my website), you can now purchase clasps, buttons, Velcro, and more. Today's blog post details each of these items. Let's start with clasps. I bought the overalls clasps shown in the palm of my hand above, from a store called I Sew
- [5 Tips for Making Doll Clothes Collars](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/22/5-tips-for-making-doll-clothes-collars/) - For the most faithful Chelly Wood website readers out there, this is a re-posting of a blog post from about a year ago. The topic is still relevant of course, and I welcome everyone's comments and suggestions in the discussion area at the bottom of the post! Nobody wants their doll's collar to stick up
- [New music video to inspire your crafts... With Skipper Simplicity patterns 5861!](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/21/new-music-video-to-inspire-your-crafts-with-skipper-simplicity-patterns-5861/) - Sometimes I make doll clothes using other people's patterns. I take lots of pictures, but what can I do with those pictures, since it's not my pattern to offer up for free on this website? Today I decided to make another "Sewing Inspiration" video, using Simplicity's 5861 doll clothes patterns for vintage Skipper, which
- [Where do tiny clasps for dolls' overalls come from? We should all be aware...](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/19/new-items-in-the-store-closures-including-buttons-zippers-velcro-and-clasps-for-overalls/) - Recently I added a new item to my "Shop" page: closures. One of the items I'm linking to are clasps for Barbie-sized (or smaller) dolls' overalls, and I'm doing this blog post because I like to be open and honest about where these notions are coming from. I buy my overall clasps (shown at the
- [Sew a pioneer-style pinafore for 15 inch dolls with today's free PDF sewing patterns!](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/31/sew-a-pioneer-style-pinafore-for-15-inch-dolls-with-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Okay, everybody... It's confession time! Have you ever started a project, got discouraged, and then walked away for several years? And then you went back to the project and tried to pick up where you left off... Have you ever done
- [Make a pretty embroidered coat for Frozen's miniature Anna dolls @ ChellyWood.com with today's free patterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/12/make-a-pretty-embroidered-coat-for-frozens-miniature-anna-dolls-chellywood-com-with-todays-free-patterns/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. With fall underway here, in the northern hemisphere, it's time to make some coats for our dolls! This project is most attractive if you can add embroidery along the bottom of the coat or jacket, so for your easy access, here's
- [Fancy embroidered, lined felt coat for tiny dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Embroidery #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/04/14/fancy-embroidered-lined-felt-coat-for-tiny-dolls-w-free-pattern-chellywood-com-embroidery-dollclothespatterns/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. It was on St. Patrick's day last month, when I uploaded the little yellow version of today's jacket for teeny-tiny dolls. Now it's almost Easter, and I've taken this easy-to-sew felt jacket pattern up a notch, by adding embroidery to it
- [Sew a shirt and skirt for Heart Family baby dolls w/today's free PDF sewing patterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/18/sew-a-shirt-and-skirt-for-happy-family-baby-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns/) - Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, JoAnn Fabric, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my
- [Sew a beautiful party dress for Kuu Kuu Harajuku dolls w/today's free patterns!](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/08/sew-a-beautiful-party-dress-for-kuu-kuu-harajuku-dolls-w-todays-free-patterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern. Today's doll dress has appeared on ChellyWood.com before, but this is the first time I've associated this free pattern with my lovely "G" doll from the Kuu Kuu Harajuku animated television show. But isn't she so, so sweet in
- [New--Donation Button!](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/28/new-donation-button/) - I've had a request from a follower, to include a "Donation Button" on my website. Thank you, dear follower, for encouraging me to create one! Please scroll down past the "thank you" image, to find the donation button options. Make a monthly donationYour contribution is appreciated.Donate monthlyMake a yearly donationYour contribution is appreciated.Donate yearly
- [Okaaay... So I went to the Barbie movie, and yes, this blog post has spoilers.](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/15/okaaay-so-i-went-to-the-barbie-movie-and-yes-this-blog-post-has-spoilers/) - I suppose I'm a bit of a prude when it comes to Barbie. There was so much hype about this movie, that I wasn't going to go see it. I mean, I started sewing for Barbie when I was literally three years old. I've had a relationship with this doll longer than the CEO of
- [Pattern update for Ken doll's Renaissance style muffin cap -- and how You can help find pattern errors!](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/06/sew-a-muffin-cap-for-ken-or-barbie-sized-fashion-dolls-w-free-sewing-pattern/) - *Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, JoAnn Fabric, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my
- [Make a super simple DIY dollhouse table for Barbie and similar-sized dolls](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/05/easy-miniature-table-for-your-barbiehouse-or-dollphotography-chellywood-com-2/) - Today it's time to create a lovely, circular table for your 1:6 scale doll dioramas. Just follow along, and this easy-peasy tutorial will show you exactly how it's done. This tutorial video goes back to 2016, though, so I didn't have the software to make a voiceover for my videos back then. You'll have
- [How to Improve a Doll's Bangs (Fringes)](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/30/how-to-improve-a-dolls-bangs-fringes/) - Yesterday we looked at "How to Unbraid a Doll's Braided Hair" (see link), and today we're going to learn how to get a doll's bangs (or as they say in the UK, "fringes") to lay flat. If you'll notice in the photos above and below, the Anna doll from Frozen II has been played with
- [How to Unbraid a Doll's Braided Hair](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/29/how-to-unbraid-a-dolls-braided-hair/) - I found this little wild child at my local Goodwill store, and bought her for $2.50 American. As you can see in the images above, she had clearly been played with a lot and generally loved by a child. The biggest challenge with cleaning this doll was her hair. Those tiny braids! But I have
- [Sew a St. Patrick's Day scarf for fashion dolls w/today's free PDF sewing patterns #DollClothesPatterns #HappySaintPatricksDay!](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/17/sew-a-st-patricks-day-scarf-for-fashion-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-dollclothespatterns-happysaintpatricksday/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Today's project is a simple little green paid scarf, which you can make for your 10 inch to 11 inch fashion dolls, like Skipper, vintage Skipper, Barbie, Disney princess dolls, and more. There's
- [Let's sew a reversible London Print shirt and super easy matching skirt for Disney Princess toddler dolls w/#FreePatterns from ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/21/lets-sew-a-reversible-london-print-shirt-and-super-easy-matching-skirt-for-disney-princess-toddler-dolls-w-freepatterns-from-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This outfit was first posted as an outfit designed to fit Wellie Wisher dolls, but I wanted to add the image above to the Disney Princess toddler doll clothes pattern gallery. So I'm re-posting the outfit today with Elsa modeling it.
- [Sew a Pretty Sun Dress for Momoko Dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #MomokoDolls #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/03/sew-a-pretty-sun-dress-for-momoko-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-momokodolls-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It has been a while since I've posted anything new for Momoko dolls, but today's dress project isn't exactly new. I first designed this dress for 10 inch Moana dolls, and I've since discovered that it will fit a
- [Make a T-shirt and jeans for Momoko dolls with today's free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #MomokoDoll #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/05/make-a-t-shirt-and-jeans-for-momoko-dolls-with-todays-free-pattern-chellywood-com-momokodoll-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. In the past, I've posted patterns for this outfit under the Skipper gallery and the gallery for Creatable World dolls from Mattel. Skipper, the Creatable World dolls, and Momoko are very compatible, when it comes to clothing-swapping. Please look
- [Sew a skirt and top for 3 inch Strawberry Shortcake baby/toddler dolls w/today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #SummerCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/06/sew-a-skirt-and-top-for-3-inch-strawberry-shortcake-baby-toddler-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-summercrafts/) - Disclaimer: As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Patterns are found at the second set of bullets. I first posted these patterns for the Anna and Elsa Frozen mini dolls, but as you can see, they also fit my vintage Kenner toddler/baby Strawberry Shortcake dolls, although the skirt is a bit long on
- [Sew a pair of shorts and a long-sleeved shirt for 11 inch Strawberry Shortcake dolls w/ today's free patterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/16/sew-a-pair-of-shorts-and-a-long-sleeved-shirt-for-11-inch-strawberry-shortcake-dolls-w-todays-free-patterns/) - Please note: some of the links below are affiliate marketing links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Here's a nice summer outfit combination with the long-sleeved jersey-fabric shirt paired with lightweight cotton print shorts, which will
- [Did you get some of your summer sewing goals accomplished?](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/25/did-you-get-some-of-your-summer-sewing-goals-done/) - At the start of July, we shared our summer sewing goals and summer doll projects in this blog post. At that time, I was hoping to make some of the doll clothes from the McCall's 4716 Sunshine Family pattern set (the purple arrow in the image above points to it), and I was planning to
- [Did you play with your dolls in the water?](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/22/did-you-play-with-your-dolls-in-the-water/) - These two doll-friends really remind me of myself and my cousin, Virginia. I was always afraid of the water, whereas Virginia would dive in the minute we got out of the car! Virginia and I took our dolls to the beach, built sand castles for them to live in, and played like our Barbies were
- [How to make a BIG beach diorama for your dolls!](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/23/how-to-make-a-beachy-diorama-for-your-dolls/) - https://youtu.be/_6yUDC5udT4 As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Yesterday I shared some pictures of the 18 inch doll beach diorama that I built about four years ago or so: The video at the top of the page today shows you how to make your own doll beach, just like the one in the
- [Sew a "harvest themed" outfit for 4 to 5 inch dolls w/today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #AnnaAndElsa](https://chellywood.com/2022/10/12/sew-a-harvest-themed-shirt-and-skirt-for-4-to-5-inch-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-annaandelsa/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yesterday I gave you the skirt pattern and today I'm giving you patterns and tutorials for the whole outfit! Several months ago, I first posted pictures of Anna wearing the Elsa-length skirt, which you can see below is a little longer.
- [Sew a "Father Montague" costume for Ken or Ryan dolls w/today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RomeoAndJuliet #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/08/12/sew-a-father-montague-costume-for-ken-or-ryan-dolls-w-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-romeoandjuliet-dollclothespatterns/) - As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This is one more of my costumes from Romeo and Juliet with Dolls. Like the others, this pattern is an older one, so the seam allowances do exist in parts of the
- [Let's make a pair of shoes for 13 inch Barbie or Judy Littlechap dolls w/today's free shoe pattern!](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/24/lets-make-a-pair-of-shoes-for-13-inch-barbie-or-judy-littlechap-dolls-w-todays-free-shoe-pattern/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. *Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, JoAnn Fabric, Etsy, and the eBay
- [Sew a summer outfit for a Belle doll from the 2017 Disney movie w/free patterns!](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/26/sew-a-summer-outfit-for-a-belle-doll-from-the-2017-disney-movie-w-free-patterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It's the tail end of July, 2023, and last December I found this Belle doll from the Disney non-animated movie Beauty and the Beast in a local thrift store. To hear the story of her dolly "makeover" please click
- [How to sew a ruffle on a doll's skirt or dress... It's EASY!](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/17/how-to-sew-a-ruffle-on-a-dolls-skirt-or-dress-its-easy/) - People who are just learning to sew will sometimes take one look at a pattern that has a ruffle, and think, "I can't make that. A ruffle looks too hard!" But it's not hard! In today's one-minute #Shorts video, you'll see that the steps to making a ruffle are relatively easy. It may also
- [How to Care for Your Handmade Doll Clothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/02/how-to-care-for-your-handmade-doll-clothes/) - *Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, JoAnn Fabric, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my
- [If you collect Dawn, Pippa, or other 6-inch fashion dolls, your help is requested...](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/09/if-you-collect-dawn-pippa-or-other-6-inch-fashion-dolls-your-help-is-requested/) - *Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, JoAnn Fabric, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my
- [Sew a pair of pajamas for a Belle doll from the 2017 Disney movie Beauty and the Beast (free sewing patterns)!](https://chellywood.com/2023/08/08/sew-a-pair-of-pajamas-for-a-belle-doll-from-the-2017-disney-movie-beauty-and-the-beast-free-sewing-patterns/) - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I'm really glad I'm posting this pajama set for the Belle doll from the Disney non-animated movie Beauty and the Beast because as I created this blog post, I went
- [FREE 10 inch Creatable World Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)](https://chellywood.com/2021/03/03/free-creatable-world-doll-clothes-patterns-gallery/) - Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses
- [Make a purse or handbag for 6 to 7 inch fashion dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/27/make-a-purse-or-handbag-for-6-to-7-inch-fashion-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Today's doll purse will fit a wide variety of tiny dolls. Not all of the dolls that will fit this purse are mentioned in the first bulleted list, so please keep that in mind. Please note: when you click
- [Doll Hair Repair -- Is it ever a hopeless endeavor?](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/25/doll-hair-repair-is-it-ever-a-hopeless-endeavor/) - I frequent second-hand stores when I feel like having a "fun day out," and I like to look for used dolls that can be repaired and given a new wardrobe. But one of the most challenging problems with used dolls is matted up, tangled hair. I've had some amazing successes with dolls that had such
- [Sew a raglan-sleeved T-shirt and a 3-tier skirt for your Disney Princess doll w/free printable PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos @ ChellyWood.com #dollclothes #DisneyDolls](https://chellywood.com/2020/09/04/sew-a-raglan-sleeved-t-shirt-and-a-3-tier-skirt-for-your-disney-princess-doll-w-free-printable-pdf-sewing-patterns-and-tutorial-videos-chellywood-com-dollclothes-disneydolls/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This week we've been focused on the raglan-sleeved T-shirt shown in the image above, but today I'm also giving you the free printable PDF sewing pattern for the 3-tier skirt worn by my Merida doll in these photos as
- [How much money does Chelly Wood make? Here's a quick look at the $$$ I made in 2022... #TaxTime #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/15/how-much-money-does-chelly-wood-make-well-heres-my-ledger-for-2022-taxtime-dollclothespatterns/) - Every year, since this website began to earn money, I've been divulging how much money I make on this website and what charities I have given to. You can see sums of income and charitable donations of the past when you click on "About the Designer" in the main menu. The scribbly-scrawls in today's blog
- [Why I love Dritz sew-on snaps (and how to read a Dritz snaps card)! #SewingOnline #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/06/01/why-i-love-dritz-sew-on-snaps-and-how-to-read-a-dritz-snaps-card-sewingonline-dollclothespatterns/) - Yesterday I did a blog post asking you which one you liked better: Velcro, or snaps, for the back closure of your doll clothes garments. Although I use both kinds of closures, I prefer snaps, and as I have said many times before on this website, I prefer Dritz snaps to other brands. That's because
- [Velcro or snaps? Which one do you prefer and why...? #SewingChat #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/05/31/velcro-or-snaps-which-one-do-you-prefer-and-why-sewingchat-dollclothespatterns/) - Velcro. It's that fabulous hook-and-eye stuff that you can sew onto fabric, making a doll dress or shirt's back closure easy for children to take off and put back on. But is it the best closure method for your doll clothes? In today's blog post, I'm going to explain when I use Velcro for my
- [New in my store: pink satin fabric remnants! Make a dress for 13-inch My First Barbie with this lovely fabric!](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/14/new-in-my-store-pink-satin-fabric-remnants-make-a-dress-for-13-inch-my-first-barbie-with-this-lovely-fabric/) - Yesterday I posted a brand new pattern and tutorial video, showing you how to make a beautiful, 1960's style, pink satin dress, which will fit Judy Littlechap. But did you happen to see the list of dolls which will fit in this lovely dress? Let's have a look at that list again: Yesterday's free dress
- [What's new in my store? Snaps! Elastic! And more fabric!](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/18/whats-new-in-my-store-snaps-elastic-and-more-fabric/) - Over the weekend, you may have noticed that Evelyn's teeny-tiny hats have disappeared from my store. I didn't sell all 100 or so of the hats. So why aren't they listed in the store anymore? I ran out of tiny mailers! I ordered 50 more tiny mailers on Amazon, but they won't arrive until the
- [Let's take a tour of Home Grown Quilts in Grangeville, Idaho!](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/19/lets-take-a-tour-of-home-grown-quilts-in-grangeville-idaho/) - I don't know what the rest of you did for the 4th of July this year, but I went to visit family in North Idaho, and while I was there, I went to a quilting store called Home Grown Quilts. Breezi, the store manager's daughter-in-law, who seemed to be in charge of the store around
- [The Story of the Miniature Stocking Caps: Part 2 (PLEASE Comment!)](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/12/the-story-of-the-miniature-stocking-caps-part-2/) - Yesterday, I told you the story of Evelyn, who hand-knitted a multitude of tiny stocking caps before she passed away. I bought them at a church rummage sale, from a woman who seemed very disrespectful toward Evelyn. And now I'm trying to sell these very tiny handmade stocking caps in a way that honors Evelyn's
- [Let's sew a satin dress with a bow for vintage Remco Judy Littlechap dolls, with today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com!](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/13/lets-sew-a-satin-dress-with-a-bow-for-vintage-remco-judy-littlechap-dolls-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's tutorial video and free sewing pattern are for more advanced sewists. You can see that I've given the pattern five flowers on my difficulty scale (see below). To learn more about how the difficulty scale works, please click
- [The Story of the Tiny Stocking Caps and Poor Evelyn Who Made Them...](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/11/the-story-of-the-tiny-stocking-caps-and-poor-evelyn-who-made-them/) - You might have seen these little stocking caps for sale in my store. Well there's a story behind these hand-knitted miniature stocking caps. I don't knit, but I can tell you a little about the woman who did make them. Today I want to share what I can of her sad story. I was driving
- [Where to Shop for Fabric in Paris](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/07/where-to-shop-for-fabric-in-paris-2/) - Do you ever wonder what the fashion capital of the world has to offer to a sewist? Well, Paris is not called the "fashion capital of the world" without a good reason. In the summer of 2016, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Paris with my daughter, and of course, I couldn't miss the
- [What are you sewing this summer? Let's share for inspiration! #Summer #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/05/what-are-you-sewing-this-summer-lets-share-for-inspiration-summer-sewing/) - Let's share! What are you working on this summer? What sewing projects do you have underway? Leave your summer sewing project descriptions in the comments section to give inspiration to everyone who reads this blog post! See the pile of vintage sewing patterns at the top of this post? That's what I've been working on...
- [Let's make a circle skirt w/eyelet trim for 1980's Stacie dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/04/lets-make-a-circle-skirt-w-eyelet-trim-for-1980s-stacie-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothes/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Today's circle skirt project with eyelet trim was first published here on ChellyWood.com for vintage Skipper, but it also fits modern Stacie dolls, as well as these older Stacie dolls from the
- [How much did women sew in early America? A video from the DAR Museum](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/28/how-much-did-women-sew-before-there-were-sewing-machines-a-video-from-the-dar-museum/) - A few of you who are regular website followers may have stumbled across one or two blog posts where I mentioned that I'm a member of the DAR -- the Daughters of the American Revolution. As such, I follow the DAR Museum's YouTube channel, and I love it when they give us insight into
- [The website is a little bit glitchy right now, but I'm working on it...](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/23/the-website-is-a-little-bit-glitchy-right-now-but-im-working-on-it/) - Hi everybody... Since I launched my new store feature, ChellyWood.com is a little bit glitchy. I'm going to spend the weekend troubleshooting some of the problems I'm seeing -- slow loading, site redirections and misdirections, and if you see any additional glitches, please mention them in the comments, so I can investigate and fix them.
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Mom's boyfriend bribes you with a new Ken doll... #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/15/lets-do-a-pick-moms-boyfriend-bribes-you-with-a-new-ken-doll-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Talking Ken in Beach Clothes Talking Ken in Breakfast at 7 Regular Ken wearing Shore Lines What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would
- [Learning to sew with Simplicity 7601 Barbie doll clothes pattern with coats and hats #VintageBarbie #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/10/02/what-can-we-learn-from-simpicity-7601-vintage-barbie-doll-clothes-pattern-vintagebarbie-dollclothespatterns/) - It's the start of October, which is winter coat season in Idaho, where I live, so I thought I'd write a blog post about Simplicity Barbie doll clothes pattern 7601 because it offers a very nice coat and hat pattern, along with a purse. I've written several blog posts on this particular pattern, often with
- [Learning to sew with Simplicity 5731 vintage Tressy doll clothes pattern #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/09/18/what-can-we-learn-from-simpicity-5731-vintage-tressy-doll-clothes-pattern-dollcollector-dollclothespatterns/) - Do you see that blue price tag of 50 cents on my Simplicity 5731 Tressy doll clothes pattern? That's literally how much I paid for these patterns, and this pattern set was cut, but only missing one piece; it was in a nearly-perfect envelope; and the directions were all there, in tact, and in perfect
- [Learning to sew with Cabbage Patch doll clothes patterns #CabbagePatch #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/31/what-can-we-learn-from-cabbage-patch-doll-clothes-patterns-cabbagepatch-dollclothespatterns/) - At the time of this blog post, I only own two Cabbage Patch doll clothes patterns. There's Butterick 6934, which appears above, and it offers three styles of dresses for Cabbage Patch dolls. And then there's Butterick 6508, which offers pants, shirts and overalls for Cabbage Patch dolls. These patterns have inspired my own pattern
- [Learning to sew with 18 inch doll clothes pattern Simplicity 4654 #Sewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/07/10/what-can-we-learn-from-18-inch-doll-clothes-pattern-simplicity-4654-sewing-dollclothespatterns/) - When I first uploaded this photo, it was part of a series that answered the question, "How can you tell when a pattern is not for beginners?" People often think that sewing for a bigger doll will be easier than sewing for a smaller doll, but that's not always true. With Simplicity 4654, you would
- [Holly Hobbie Patterns Past and Present! #HollyHobbie #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2021/07/12/holly-hobby-patterns-past-and-present-hollyhobby-dollclothes/) - Are you old enough to remember the original Holly Hobbie? Today's vintage pattern on the discussion table is a Holly Hobbie doll and clothes (Simplicity #6006) pattern which is marked with a copyright from 1973. In the comments, feel free to write your memories of Holly Hobbie. Or, if you're a fan of the new
- [What are the best patterns for Fashion Doll capes? #DollClothesPatterns #ToyCollectors](https://chellywood.com/2022/09/26/what-are-the-best-patterns-for-fashion-doll-capes-dollclothespatterns-toycollectors-2/) - It's fall, so we need to keep our little dolls warm. A coat is easy enough to make, but capes are usually even easier! You'll notice, that in the image of Simplicity 8466 above, there's an adorable cape pattern for fashion dolls. It's short (hip-length), made of bright blue fabric, and appears to have a
- [What does it mean to be free? Philosophy -- a new outlook on my life! #Wellness #LifeBalance](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/07/what-does-it-mean-to-be-free-philosophy-a-new-outlook-on-my-life-wellness-lifebalance/) - When life throws a curve ball at you, a person can get kind of philosophical. I've spent the past two weeks battling West Nile Virus. While I was in the throes of this sickness, I started looking over my life and asking myself, am I really living my life like I want to live it?
- [Easy DIY skirt for Disney Princess dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #summerprojects #dollclothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/08/easy-diy-skirt-for-disney-princess-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-summerprojects-dollclothes/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos. Today's skirt project not only fits the Disney Animators toddler dolls (13 inches tall), but many other dolls in a similar size range, including Wellie Wishers. It will even fit the 17 inch Velvet and 18 inch
- [Free PDF Patterns for Wellie Wishers or Other 14" to 15 inch (35 to 38 cm) dolls @ ChellyWood.com #sewingprojects #sewingideas](https://chellywood.com/2020/09/25/free-pdf-pattern-for-wellie-wishers-or-other-14-to-15-inch-35-to-38-cm-dolls-chellywood-com-sewingprojects-sewingideas/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos. Today's outfit not only fits the 14.5 inch Wellie Wisher dolls, but many other dolls in a similar size range. It will even fit the 17 inch Velvet and 18 inch Crissy dolls from the 1970's, as you
- [Inspirational Music Video for Sewing Doll Clothes -- Please add it to your playlists! #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/01/inspirational-music-video-for-sewing-doll-clothes-please-add-it-to-your-playlists-sewing-dollclothes/) - As my regular followers already know, I've been terribly sick lately. If you don't know what I'm talking about, please read the blog post entitled, "Please keep me in your prayers!" While I was confined to more-or-less bed rest, I had nothing better to do, so of course, I've been hand stitching doll clothes, but
- [How to Alter a T-shirt Pattern, to Make a Crop Top w/McCall's Crafts 5462 Doll Clothes Patterns #DollClothes #SewingPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/05/how-to-alter-a-t-shirt-pattern-to-make-a-crop-top-w-mccalls-crafts-5462-doll-clothes-patterns-dollclothes-sewingpatterns/) - Before I begin today's blog post, let me say that I'm definitely feeling better. I've been sick with West Nile Virus, which is why my blog posts for my website had been put on "back burner" for a while. But I want to reach out to all of you who have kept me in your
- [Doll of the Day: Trolls](https://chellywood.com/2023/06/02/doll-of-the-day-trolls/) - Today's "Doll of the Day" image is a troll doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts and memories regarding these dolls in the comments section. If you're wondering why today's blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, "Please keep me in your
- [Doll of the Day: Lammily](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/31/doll-of-the-day-lammily/) - Today's "Doll of the Day" image is the Lammily doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts and memories regarding these dolls in the comments section. If you're wondering why today's blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, "Please keep me in your
- [Doll of the Day: Teresa](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/30/doll-of-the-day-teresa/) - Today's "Doll of the Day" image is Mattel's Teresa doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts and memories regarding these dolls in the comments section. If you're wondering why today's blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, "Please keep me in your
- [Doll of the Day: Ideal's Crissy Dolls](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/29/doll-of-the-day-ideals-crissy-dolls/) - Today's "Doll of the Day" image is Ideal's Crissy doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts and memories regarding these dolls in the comments section. If you're wondering why today's blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, "Please keep me in your
- [Doll of the Day: Ideal's Tammy Dolls](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/26/doll-of-the-day-ideals-tammy-dolls/) - Today's "Doll of the Day" image is Ideal's Tammy doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts and memories regarding these dolls in the comments section. If you're wondering why today's blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, "Please keep me in your
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Which doll carrying case would you pick from this vintage collection? #DoApick #vintageBarbie](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/25/lets-do-a-pick-which-doll-carrying-case-would-you-pick-from-this-vintage-collection-doapick-vintagebarbie/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Barbie Ballet Box World of Barbie Trunk Skipper Carrying Case What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you
- [Please keep me in your prayers!](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/23/please-keep-me-in-your-prayers/) - Please keep me in your prayers everyone. I spent two days in the hospital before the doctors discovered that I have West Nile Virus. I'm back at home now, but like "Long Covid," the after effects of West Nile Virus can lead to long-term complications. Right now I'm on strict bed rest, so I'll be
- [Doll of the Day: Spin Master Liv Dolls](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/24/doll-of-the-day-spin-master-liv-dolls/) - Today's "Doll of the Day" image is the Spin Master Liv doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts on these dolls in the comments section. If you're wondering why today's blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, "Please keep me in your
- [What can you do if you cut a neckline too large for your doll? #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/22/what-can-you-do-if-you-cut-a-neckline-too-large-for-your-doll-sewingtips-dollclothespatterns/) - I've been doing a series of blog posts about McCall’s Barbie pattern 5462, and specifically, I've been focused on the shirt pattern found in view B. I made all of these garments from the View B pattern, and as you can see, they are each just a little bit different: Today I'm going to focus
- [Sew a "fruity" sun dress for vintage Francie dolls with a beach bag or purse! #VintageFrancie #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/19/sew-a-fruity-sundress-for-vintage-francie-dolls-with-a-beach-bag-or-purse-vintagefrancie-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. On Wednesday this week, we learned how to add a bias tape trim to the top of this dress, to make a business-y look, and I would highly recommend that you go back and read that post, to learn
- [Sew jeans and a T-shirt for Barbie with free PDF patterns and tutorials @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasGiftIdeas #GiftsForKids](https://chellywood.com/2020/10/16/sew-jeans-and-a-t-shirt-for-barbie-with-free-pdf-patterns-and-tutorials-chellywood-com-christmasgiftideas-giftsforkids/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yesterday I posted the patterns and tutorial video for making three styles of pants or jeans to fit 11.5 inch (29 cm) dolls like Barbie. Today I'm including those jeans patterns, plus a pattern for a simple T-shirt, and
- [Let's Do a Pick -- This time we're playing Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music" with dolls! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/18/lets-do-a-pick-this-time-were-playing-rodgers-and-hammersteins-the-sound-of-music-with-dolls-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Vintage Francie Vintage Skipper Tutti doll What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking which doll
- [Sew a strappy business dress for Francie with a faux bias cuff bodice and matching purse #SummerActivities #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/17/sew-a-strappy-business-dress-for-francie-with-a-faux-bias-cuff-bodice-and-matching-purse-summeractivities-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. We've seen today's free pattern on ChellyWood.com in the past, but the older version of this pattern used a ribbon for the strap, and I've never posted it for Francie before. Here's the earlier version on my Queens of
- [TapeMeasureTuesday: How to measure a doll for sewing measurements](https://chellywood.com/2019/01/29/tapemeasuretuesday-how-to-measure-a-doll-for-sewing-measurements/) - Today's #TapeMeasureTuesday tutorial video shows you how to measure your doll for sewing purposes, but just in case you didn't get enough out of the video, here's a breakdown for you: For the neck circumference, measure around the widest part of the doll's neck. That's usually at the base of the neck. For the neck-to-shoulder-seam, measure
- [Sew a basic party dress for Tall Barbie with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #BirthdayParty #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/16/sew-a-basic-party-dress-for-tall-barbie-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-birthdayparty-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This party dress has been available on my website for some time now, but I didn't have the PDF for Tall Barbie dolls posted on my website until today. However this simple dress fits a variety of Barbie-sized dolls.
- [How to alter the neckline of a boatneck shirt pattern @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/15/how-to-alter-the-neckline-of-a-boatneck-shirt-pattern-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-sewing/) - Do you see that blue satin shirt on the left in this photo? It's the boatneck shirt from my McCall's Barbie pattern 5462, but I've altered the neckline. Over the past couple of weeks, I've been showing you different ways to alter a single pattern for making a Barbie doll shirt. Today I'm going to
- [How to Sew a Disney Princess Toddler Doll's Sleeveless Top #SewingSkills #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/11/how-to-sew-a-disney-princess-toddler-dolls-sleeveless-top-sewingskills-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's sleeveless summer top project probably looks familiar to those of you who have been following my blog for a while. It's also in the galleries for Wellie Wishers, Crissy dolls, and Hearts for Hearts Girls. So some time down the
- [Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for a Project MC2 Doll? #TapeMeasureTuesday #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/09/tape-measure-tuesday-what-are-the-sewing-measurements-for-a-project-mc2-doll-tapemeasuretuesday-dollclothespatterns/) - Maybe you're not familiar with the Project MC2 dolls. They're based on a TV show that can still be seen on Netflix, although I think they quit making new episodes in 2017. What I loved about these dolls when they first came out was the message on the box: "Smart is the New Cool!" I
- [How to sew a boatneck top, using McCall's Barbie pattern 5462 #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/08/how-i-sew-a-boatneck-top-using-mccalls-barbie-pattern-5462-sewingtips-dollclothespatterns/) - If you've only recently started to sew doll clothes, you may feel a little challenged by projects that use a boatneck. According to Webster's online dictionary, a boatneck top has "a wide neckline that extends toward the tips of the shoulders." Don't be discouraged when you see this type of neckline because I'm going to
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Skipper Plays Jan on the Brady Bunch! #DoApick #vintageDolls](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/04/lets-do-a-pick-skipper-plays-jan-on-the-brady-bunch-doapick-vintagedolls/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Lots of Lace Budding Beauty Daisy Crazy What's the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking
- [Alterations on the fold line with McCall's Crafts pattern number 5462 #Sewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/05/01/alterations-on-the-fold-line-with-mccalls-crafts-pattern-number-5462-sewing-dollclothespatterns/) - See that T-shirt in View B with the three-quarter-length sleeves? I'm going to focus today on how to make alterations to that shirt, which is found in the McCall's Crafts pattern number 5462. In fact, I've spent much of the month of April fiddling around with that View B 3/4 sleeve length shirt pattern as
- [How to use a needle threader for hand-sewing doll clothes projects @DritzSewing #DollClothesPatterns #SewingTips](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/28/how-to-use-a-needle-threader-for-hand-sewing-doll-clothes-projects-dritzsewing-dollclothespatterns-sewingtips/) - In spite of the tiny sewing machine that often appears in my doll clothes tutorial videos, I actually sew a lot of my doll clothes by hand. I find that hand stitching gives you greater control when sewing tiny items. If you're ever struggling with a sleeve or zipper attachment, I recommend switching from your
- [How to sew a raincoat with a hood for Disney Princess Toddler dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DisneyToys #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/27/how-to-sew-a-raincoat-with-a-hood-for-disney-princess-toddler-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-disneytoys-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. At the end of April, we're still seeing those "April showers" in south central Idaho, where I live. So today I'm sharing patterns and a tutorial video that will help you sew a hooded raincoat for a Disney Princess Toddler doll
- [Free printable PDF sewing pattern for Wellie Wishers hooded raincoat for #BackToSchool #Fall](https://chellywood.com/2020/07/22/free-printable-pdf-sewing-pattern-for-wellie-wishers-hooded-raincoat-for-backtoschool-fall/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns and the tutorial video showing how to make this hooded raincoat. This week I have the great honor of having this lovely raincoat pattern featured in DOLLS magazine! Those of you who regularly follow my blog have already seen this pattern
- [Let's make a doll coat with a hood for 14-inch #dolls (also fits a 15-inch #doll) #fashiondoll](https://chellywood.com/2019/09/05/lets-make-a-raincoat-with-a-hood-for-14-inch-dolls-also-fits-a-15-inch-doll-fashiondoll/) - This week's raincoat sewing project garnered five flowers on my difficulty scale, which means it can be a very challenging sewing project. However it will help if you know a little about piping, lining a garment, and gussets. It will also help a lot if you view today's tutorial video, which walks you through the
- [Announcing a pattern error! #EpicFail #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/26/announcing-a-pattern-error-epicfail-dollclothespatterns/) - Remember this costume? It was worn by Father Montague in my stop-motion video of Romeo and Juliet with Dolls, on YouTube. Here's the entire playlist for Romeo and Juliet with Dolls, just in case you haven't seen this production, which was created by me and my two daughters, back when they lived at home:
- [Should I bring back doll sewing measurements? Your opinion is needed! #Sewing #TapeMeasureTuesday](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/25/inches-or-centimeters-which-form-of-measurement-do-you-prefer-when-sewing-for-dolls-tapemeasuretuesday-2/) - I used to do a blog post under the category "Tape Measure Tuesday," and I've been thinking about bringing this feature back. After all, when it comes to sewing, measurements are important! They help you decide whether or not your favorite doll can swap clothes (and sewing patterns) with other dolls of a similar size
- [Baby Doll Pajamas with McCall's Crafts Pattern 2862 #DollClothes #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/24/baby-doll-pajamas-with-mccalls-crafts-pattern-2862-dollclothes-dollclothespatterns-2/) - I get requests for doll pajamas all the time, and occasionally I'll mention McCall's Crafts Pattern #2862 as a good option. What my fans and followers don't realize is that pajama patterns are readily available for nearly all the dolls I've designed patterns for... right here on ChellyWood.com! Yep. If there's a dress pattern, it
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Who will play Cindy from the Brady Bunch? #DoApick #vintageDollCollector #BradyBunch](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/20/lets-do-a-pick-who-will-play-cindy-from-the-brady-bunch-doapick-vintagedollcollector-bradybunch/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Angie 'N Tangie Lori 'N Rori Nan 'N Fran These dolls are classified as vintage "Tutti" dolls, or at least, most doll collectors see them as belonging to that family of Mattel toys. I think of them as the predecessor to the modern Chelsea dolls. Click on
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Barbie the Girl Boss is hiring Ken #GirlBoss #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/30/lets-do-a-pick-barbie-the-girl-boss-is-hiring-ken-girlboss-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Scroll down to the bullets, to see the original outfits, in all their glory! When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you'll play with
- [Sew a dress shirt, tie, and trousers for Spin Master Jake dolls, using today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #SewingPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/19/sew-a-dress-shirt-tie-and-trousers-for-spin-master-jake-dolls-using-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothes-sewingpatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's free pattern is for making a collared shirt, tie, and trousers/pants to fit a Spin Master Jake doll. Spin Master no longer makes the Jake doll, but collectors of Liv Dolls still own them. This doll is highly articulated, and
- [Sew a dress shirt and pants for Spin Master Jake dolls, using today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothes #SewingPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/05/sew-a-dress-shirt-and-pants-for-spin-master-jake-dolls-using-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothes-sewingpatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Do you remember the Spin Master Liv dolls? Well this doll is Jake, the male doll from that fashionable bunch. Unlike the lady Liv dolls, Jake doesn't wear a wig, but he does have a charming emo hairstyle from the 1990's
- [Let's make vintage Ken, Hunter Huntsman, or Jake a T-shirt with today's free pattern and tutorial video @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/06/lets-make-vintage-ken-or-jake-a-t-shirt-with-todays-free-pattern-and-tutorial-video-chellywood-com-sewing-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yesterday I gave you the patterns and tutorial videos for making Jake a long-sleeved shirt with a collar, and a pair of elastic-waist slacks or trousers. Today I'm giving you the patterns and tutorial videos for making a raglan-sleeved casual T-shirt.
- [Sew a T-shirt and jeans for Spin Master Jake dolls, using today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/07/sew-a-t-shirt-and-jeans-for-spin-master-jake-dolls-using-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollcollector-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yesterday I gave you the patterns and tutorial videos for making Jake a long-sleeved shirt with a collar, and a pair of elastic-waist slacks or trousers. Today I'm giving you the patterns and tutorial videos for making a raglan-sleeved casual T-shirt
- [Fabric Scrap Haul from FabScrap, a fabric recycling center in New York #Sustainability #TextileWaste](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/18/fabric-scrap-haul-from-fabscrap-a-fabric-recycling-center-in-new-york-sustainability-textilewaste-2/) - Please consider sharing this video on social media, to help spread the word about FabScrap, and the good things they're doing to help our planet. I'm not sure where I first heard about FabScrap. It could have been from my sister, who is super conscientious about being good to our beautiful planet earth. In any
- [The trim makes all the difference with vintage Simplicity 1844, a #vintage 16 inch baby doll pattern for #dollclothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/17/the-trim-makes-all-the-difference-with-vintage-simplicity-16-inch-baby-doll-clothes-pattern-1844-3/) - When I was a little girl, any doll dress that had lace, rickrack, or ribbon trim was always a favorite of mine. My cousin and I would "do a pick" for doll clothes before we started our play time. That's where you lay out all the doll clothes on a bed, table, or floor, and
- [What is rickrack trim? And how do you use it? @ChellyWood.com #dollclothes #sewingproject](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/14/what-is-rickrack-trim-and-how-do-you-use-it-chellywood-com-dollclothes-sewingproject/) - Today's tutorial video shows you how to use rickrack trim, like the trim shown at the bottom of the dress below: Today's tutorial video is actually a re-post. To learn why I'm doing so many re-posts on my website, revisit the blog post called, "There's a CAT in my Sewing Room!" While I'm gone,
- [A look at my miniature doll sewing room "behind the scenes" (with bloopers) @ ChellyWood.com #BehindTheScenes #Miniatures](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/13/a-look-at-my-miniature-doll-sewing-room-behind-the-scenes-with-bloopers-chellywood-com-behindthescenes-miniatures/) - Have you ever wondered how I made the tiny sewing room that appears at the start of my sewing tutorials? Today I'm going to show you how I made my original sewing room, some of the problems I've had with it, changes I've made to it, and a few tips/tricks for building your own
- [Sew this precious outfit for Disney Princess Toddler dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #CraftyMoms #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/12/sew-this-precious-outfit-for-disney-princess-toddler-dolls-with-free-patterns-chellywood-com-craftymoms-dollclothes/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I like to call this my "mermaid skirt" for 14 to 15 inch dolls like Wellie Wishers, Hearts for Hearts girls, Disney Princess 13-14 inch dolls, and similar-sized dolls. I call it that because, if you look closely, the fabric of
- [Baby BOY doll clothes? Yup! #DollClothes #SewingPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/10/baby-boy-doll-clothes-yup-dollclothes-sewingpatterns-2/) - I often get "fan mail" asking, "Will you please design more doll clothes for boy dolls?" and then the email mentions the type of doll they want "male doll clothes" for. Chances are, I already have a pattern that will most likely work. That's because boys' clothes and girls' clothes really aren't that different, if
- [Learning to alter doll clothes patterns with Ideal Tammy Doll patterns #CollectibleDolls #TapeMeasureTuesday #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/04/learning-to-alter-doll-clothes-patterns-with-ideal-tammy-doll-patterns-collectibledolls-tapemeasuretuesday-dollclothespatterns/) - What we now call Ideal Toy Corporation's vintage Tammy dolls was the original fashion doll, back when the idea of a "fashion doll" was still pretty new. She was called, "The doll you love to dress!" The image above shows my Tammy doll and the Chelly doll holding up vintage Simplicity pattern 4883 for sewing
- [Vintage Barbie doll clothes patterns with underpants pattern -- try McCall's Pattern #6420 #VintageBarbie #VintageSewing](https://chellywood.com/2023/04/03/vintage-barbie-doll-clothes-patterns-with-underpants-pattern-try-mccalls-pattern-6420-vintagebarbie-vintagesewing/) - If you've been sewing for dolls for very long, you're probably aware that doll underpants patterns are hard to come by. Of course, I have free underpants patterns on this website, and my patterns will fit lots of dolls, including the 6 inch American Girl dolls, Skipper, Barbie, and many Barbie-sized dolls, in addition to
- [Sew a dress with a collar and zipper for Elsa dolls w/FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Elsa #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/31/sew-a-dress-with-a-collar-and-zipper-for-lottie-dolls-w-free-pattern-chellywood-com-tinythings-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's pattern makes such a lovely little dress! But I'm also really excited about today's tutorial, which will show you how to create a collar from bias tape, as well as how to stitch a 3-inch zipper into a doll's dress. If
- [My goals for 2023! #SewingGoals #DigitalPlanner](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/29/my-goals-for-2023-sewinggoals-digitalplanner/) - The goal sheet shown in the image at the top of this page is easy to download and available as a PDF document that you can purchase in color or in greyscale, in my Etsy store for a whoppin' 99 cents (American)! Please consider supporting the Chelly Wood library of free, printable PDF sewing patterns,
- [There's a CAT in my Sewing Room! #CharityProject #FeralCat](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/22/follow-up-on-my-2022-earnings-report-and-the-charity-project-i-completed-in-2022-charityproject-feralcat/) - It has always been my goal to build a sustainable business income that will help me endure any hardships my family and I may face, once I retire from my day job as a school librarian (my retirement is scheduled for 2026 -- three years away). However, as I said in my March 15th blog
- [Let's sew springtime overalls and a shirt for a Dora and Friends 8" doll w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #springtime #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/28/lets-sew-springtime-overalls-and-a-shirt-for-a-dora-and-friends-8-doll-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-springtime-dollclothespatterns/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. I actually designed today's overalls in my latest Creative Spark class, "How to Design Doll Pants Patterns from Scratch." This class only costs $19.99, and you get a free pattern for
- [How to choose ribbons for doll clothes #OffrayRibbon #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/27/how-to-choose-ribbons-for-doll-clothes-offrayribbon-dollclothes-2/) - Today I'm using a 1989 Simplicity Craft doll clothes pattern (number 9144) to discuss the many uses of ribbons when making doll clothes. If you take a closer look at the outfits offered in Simplicity Craft Pattern 9144, you'll see that 5 of the 7 outfits suggested on the cover include ribbon, and these patterns
- [Sew a pair of wide-leg pants or jeans for Breyer Riders and other 8 inch dolls w/today's #FreePatterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/24/sew-a-pair-of-wide-leg-pants-or-jeans-for-breyer-riders-and-other-8-inch-dolls-w-todays-freepatterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns/) - Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Today's video shows you how to make a pair of elastic-waist, wide-legged jeans or pants, which will fit many 8 inch dolls, including, but not limited to, the Breyer Riders (dolls
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Playing a role in The Mod Squad #ModSquad #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/23/lets-do-a-pick-playing-a-role-in-the-mod-squad-modsquad-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you'll play with and which outfits or accessories you'll get to play with. Your playtime companion
- [June 1971 Barbie at the beach... Let's Do a Pick!-- a fun game with Barbie! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/12/june-1971-barbie-at-the-beach-lets-do-a-pick-a-fun-game-with-barbie-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Like yesterday's post, this one is dedicated to my followers who live in the southern half of the planet because it's summertime "down under"!!! Let me explain the premise behind this game: When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Shopping for a prom dress #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/16/lets-do-a-pick-shopping-for-a-prom-dress-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you'll play with and which outfits or accessories you'll get to play with. Your playtime companion would
- [The Saga of Judy Littlechap's Wardrobe Continues #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/20/the-saga-of-judy-littlechaps-wardrobe-continues-dollcollector-dollclothespatterns/) - Last Monday, I told you that I had decided to allow myself to be inspired by making my Barbie a vintage dress from Simplicity 5731, a wardrobe pattern for vintage Tressy dolls. My plan was to first make the dress in View 1 (above) for my vintage Barbie. Then, once I was comfortable with the
- [Update on my wardrobe for Judy Littlechap #SewingFail #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/13/update-on-my-wardrobe-for-judy-littlechap-sewingfail-dollclothespatterns/) - A couple of weeks ago, I asked all of you to leave comments that would inspire me to make some new clothes for the Judy Littlechap doll that I recently discovered at a second hand store. Thank you for your helpful ideas! After pondering your comments and ordering the catalog you see at the top
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Laugh-in with Francie as Goldie Hawn! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/09/lets-do-a-pick-laugh-in-with-francie-as-goldie-hawn-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you'll play with and which outfits or accessories you'll get to play with. Your playtime companion would
- [Make a T-shirt and jeans for vintage 1980's Skipper with today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #VintageDolls #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/07/make-a-t-shirt-and-jeans-for-vintage-1980s-skipper-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-vintagedolls-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I first posted these patterns for the Creatable World dolls from Mattel. But they also fit modern Skipper, and as you'll see in the image below, modern Skipper's body isn't that different from a 1980's skipper's body. I still
- [Sew a strappy sundress for vintage 1980's Skipper dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/14/sew-a-strappy-sundress-for-vintage-1980s-skipper-dolls-w-free-pattern-chellywood-com-dollcollector-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I'm sharing my free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making this sweet little strappy sundress with a "cottage core" feel to it. I first designed this pattern to fit the Rainbow High dolls, but I've since discovered that
- [Let's take a FREE Canva class together on March 23rd!](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/06/join-me-for-a-free-canva-class-on-march-23rd/) - Have you ever wondered how I create my thumbnails, colorful blog images, and business logos? I use a type of software that's available to everyone who has internet access, and the software is actually free: Canva! Today's blog post is a simple announcement with a helpful tip for those of you out there who are
- [Let's sew a pair of pajama pants for Barbie w/today's free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingFun #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/03/11-inch-doll-clothes-pattern-template-change-title/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I'd like to thank my mother-in-law, Anita, for the lovely vintage flannel fabric that appears in today's video. I made these pajama pants and gave them to a family from our community -- a family with three little
- [Let's Do a Pick at an Outdoor Music Festival #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/02/lets-do-a-pick-at-an-outdoor-music-festival-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you'll play with and which outfits or accessories you'll get to play with. Your playtime companion would
- [Sew a pretty sun dress for vintage 1980's Skipper dolls w/free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Easter #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/03/01/sew-a-pretty-sun-dress-for-vintage-1980s-skipper-dolls-w-free-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-easter-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yesterday I posted about my new-used "lucky find" at the Goodwill: a Judy Littlechap doll. Well another recent Goodwill discovery was this vintage Skipper from the 1980's. However, she didn't arrive in nearly as good of condition as
- [Meet Judy Littlechap -- a rare find at Goodwill! #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/28/meet-judy-littlechap-a-rare-find-at-goodwill-dollcollector-dollclothespatterns/) - I had never heard of Judy Littlechap, when I stumbled across her at my local Goodwill (a second-hand store). She was nude in a plastic bag, marked $2.99, but the date on her backside said she was from 1963. At first I was hesitant to buy her. We've all seen a date on the behind
- [Plan a wardrobe for Judy Littlechap with me! @ ChellyWood.com #VintageToys #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/27/plan-a-wardrobe-for-judy-littlechap-with-me-chellywood-com-vintagetoys-dollclothespatterns/) - Meet Judy Littlechap! She's a 13 inch doll, and I recently found her at my local Goodwill store. Back in January, someone named Christine C. asked me if I was planning to post any patterns for the new 13 inch "My First Barbie," and I told her that I didn't have any plans to that
- [Let's Do a Pick -- on a rainy day, under a covered porch with Francie #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/23/lets-do-a-pick-on-a-covered-porch-with-francie-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Today's "Do a Pick" game features the following: Corduroy Cape Long on Leather Pony Coat My #DoApick shorts on My YouTube Channel let you choose from retro dolls and their clothing items and/or accessories, while imagining a fun playtime adventure from a bygone era. Join the fun! Leave your "pick" in the comments! At
- [YAY! "How to design doll pants sewing patterns" is available! @ctpublishing #DollClothesPatterns #Sewing](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/24/yay-my-new-course-in-how-to-design-doll-pants-sewing-patterns-has-been-launched-creativespark-dollclothespatterns-sewing/) - Yes, my "How to Design Doll Pants Sewing Patterns" course has been released on the Creative Spark Online Learning platform! YAY! And here's the exciting news: It only costs $19.99 for the whole class! Click here to see it on the Creative Spark website and learn all the details! This new class teaches you
- [Sew a Rainbow High dress with straps, with today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #CottageCore #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/04/21/sew-a-rainbow-high-dress-with-straps-with-todays-free-patterns-chellywood-com-cottagecore-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I'm sharing my free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making this sweet little strappy sundress with a "cottage core" feel to it. This dress will fit 10 inch Rainbow High dolls and similar-sized dolls. To make this dress,
- [Inspiration from Simplicity 8281 Doll Shirt Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Inspired #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/20/inspiration-from-simplicity-8281-doll-shirt-pattern-chellywood-com-inspired-dollclothespatterns/) - About a month ago, I wrote a blog post with the title, "How do you stop obsessively thinking about your sewing projects?" In this post, I explained that I kept dreaming of red and white striped fabric, and I kept obsessing about sewing the little shirt from View 6 of my Simplicity 8281 Barbie doll
- [Let's sew a Saint Patrick's Day dress for MH or EAH dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #StPatricksDay #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/17/lets-sew-a-saint-patricks-day-dress-for-mh-or-eah-dolls-w-free-pattern-chellywood-com-stpatricksday-dollclothespatterns/) - With St. Patrick's day exactly one month away, it's time to start your Saint Paddy's Day sewing projects! So today I'm giving you the patterns and tutorials for making a super cute puff-sleeved A-line dress with cuffs, and the cuffs are made of bias tape for a simple approach to sewing those lovely puffy sleeves.
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Choose your favorite winter outerwear! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/16/lets-do-a-pick-choose-your-favorite-winter-outerwear-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you'll play with and which outfits or accessories you'll get to play with. Your playtime companion would
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Wedding Guest! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/09/lets-do-a-pick-wedding-guest-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - Of course Valentine's Day is next week, which means it's wedding season! So today's "Do a Pick" is set at a cousin's wedding. If you're wondering what "do a pick" is all about, take a moment to read on... When I was a kid, whenever I got together with my cousins, it was also playtime
- [Reversible Tank Top and Shorts for Tall Barbie Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/07/reversible-tank-top-and-shorts-for-tall-barbie-dolls-chellywood-com-sewing-dollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the third set of bullets. That's right! The tank top pattern I'm sharing with you today is reversible! But please be advised: I'm linking you to a tank top tutorial for making a Bratz-sized reversible tank top. That's okay though... Bear with me! The
- [Sew a Valentine's Day dress for Chelsea with today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Valentines #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/08/sew-a-valentines-day-play-dress-for-disneys-mini-elsa-dolls-w-todays-free-dollclothespatterns/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. Almost one year ago, today, I posted this free doll clothes sewing pattern and tutorial video for my Disney's Mini Elsa doll, but I often get requests for new patterns to fit the little 5 inch Chelsea dolls. So for this year, as
- [Make an Easter outfit for vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls w/today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #StrawberryShortcake #EasterCrafts](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/15/make-an-easter-outfit-for-vintage-strawberry-shortcake-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-strawberryshortcake-eastercrafts/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. As we inch toward Easter, it's time to start your springtime craft projects, so today I'm posting this adorable skirt and shirt combo for little tiny 5 inch vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls. To make today's little white cotton shirt, you'll of
- [Sew a crop top and shorts for Tinkerbell Fairy dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com  #DollClothesPatterns #TinkerBell](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/14/sew-a-crop-top-and-shorts-for-tinkerbell-fairy-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-tinkerbell/) - For your free pattern and tutorial video, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It's Valentine's Day! Happy 💘 Day, everyone! So today I'm sharing a pattern for making this cute Valentine's Day PINK tee shirt and shorts set. YAY! This free doll clothes pattern will fit 9 inch dolls with a body
- [What is a yoke in sewing terms? #LearningToSew #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/13/what-is-a-yoke-in-sewing-terms-blackhistorymonth-dollclothespatterns/) - Almost exactly one month ago, for Martin Luther King Day, I posted a blog post about this McCall's 9449 doll clothes sewing pattern. In that blog post, I talked about how rare it is to find vintage patterns with representation of African American dolls on the envelope's cover art. Well, it's now February, and here
- [Let's sew a super easy Easter dress for Skipper w/today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #EasterCrafts #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/10/lets-sew-a-super-easy-easter-dress-for-skipper-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-eastercrafts-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Easter isn't until April 9th, in 2023, but as you may have learned at Christmas time, it's always a good idea to get your seasonal sewing projects done way ahead of time! So today's tutorial video -- which
- [The Pattern that Taught Me How to Alter Doll Clothes -- Butterick's Marie Osmond 6664 Wardrobe #DonnyAndMarie #MarieOsmond](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/06/the-pattern-that-taught-me-how-to-alter-doll-clothes-buttericks-marie-osmond-6664-wardrobe-donnyandmarie-marieosmond/) - I learned to sew when I was very young (at age 3 I sewed a simple purse), but I credit the Butterick's Personality Doll Wardrobe #6664 with teaching me how to alter my doll clothes patterns. I had a Marie Osmond Barbie doll, and I loved to sew for her, but for whatever reason, this
- [Free printable sun dress pattern for Petite Barbie is perfect for beginners #LearningToSew #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/24/free-printable-sun-dress-pattern-for-petite-barbie-is-perfect-for-beginners-learningtosew-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's free sun dress pattern may look familiar to you. That's because it has been available on this website as a JPG-only pattern. Today I'm converting it to a PDF pattern for your easy download. You'll also notice, in
- [Pictures from my trip to Paris and the museums I visited #ParisTrip #AmWriting](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/03/pictures-from-my-trip-to-paris-and-the-museums-i-visited-paristrip-amwriting/) - Today's video is a break from my normal routine. Back in 2014, my daughter and I took a trip to Paris. I took these photos in museums all around Paris, and now I thought it might be fun to upload them and see what you think. Feel free to leave comments and/or suggestions. Should I
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Swimsuit Edition! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/19/lets-do-a-pick-swimsuit-edition-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you'll play with and which outfits or accessories you'll get to play with. Your playtime companion
- [Let's Do a Pick -- Outdoor Winter Fun! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/02/lets-do-a-pick-outdoor-winter-fun-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you'll play with and which outfits or accessories you'll get to play with. Your playtime companion would
- [Let's Do a Pick -- a winter fashion show with vintage dolls! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/26/lets-do-a-pick-a-winter-fashion-show-with-vintage-dolls-doapick-vintagedollcollector/) - When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would "do a pick." That's where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you'll play with and which outfits or accessories you'll get to play with. Your playtime companion would
- [Sew a party skirt and top for Strawberry Shortcake and other 5 to 6 inch dolls w/today's free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Miniatures #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/02/01/sew-a-party-skirt-and-top-for-strawberry-shortcake-and-other-5-to-6-inch-dolls-w-todays-free-pdf-sewing-patterns-chellywood-com-miniatures-dollclothespatterns/) - Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's project is relatively simple to make, even for those of you who are just learning to sew. Because this mini skirt is so small, you'll need to use elastic cord instead of braided elastic. With elastic cord, you don't need to
- [Make a long-sleeved shirt and overalls for baby dolls w/today's free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #crafter](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/31/make-a-long-sleeved-shirt-and-overalls-for-baby-dolls-w-todays-free-doll-clothes-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-crafter/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Back in December I gave you my baby doll overalls pattern, and then last week I gave you the pattern and tutorial video for making the long-sleeved shirt that goes under the overalls. Today I'm placing all of these patterns and
- [Where do you sell your handmade items? #CraftFair #Handmade](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/30/where-do-you-sell-your-handmade-items-craftfair-handmade/) - This past holiday season, it occurred to me that my pot holders -- many of which are 10 years old or older -- were starting to look pretty shabby. I was thinking about buying myself some new ones, when I wandered into my local health food store, Stay Well Health Foods, and discovered that handmade
- [Sew a long-sleeved shirt for baby dolls with today's free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #LearningToSew](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/27/baby-doll-clothes-template-change-title-12-inch-2/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Back in December I gave you my baby doll overalls pattern. Now I'm posting the pattern and tutorial video for making the little shirt that goes under the overalls. In today's tutorial video, I mention my Fiskars little snippers, which
- [Sew a lace and rickrack trimmed skirt and top for 17 inch Barbies w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/20/sew-a-lace-and-rickrack-trimmed-skirt-and-top-for-17-inch-barbies-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I've posted something a lot like this before, but it was in my Wellie Wishers' gallery of free doll clothes patterns. So the patterns are identical, but this time, I'm showing you that my 17 inch Endless Hair Princess Kingdom Barbie
- [Sew this precious outfit for 14 1/2 inch dolls like Wellie Wishers w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #AGdolls #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2021/02/05/sew-this-precious-outfit-for-14-1-2-inch-dolls-like-wellie-wishers-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-agdolls-dollclothes/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yesterday I gave you the patterns and tutorial video for making this cute "mermaid skirt" for 14 to 15 inch dolls like Wellie Wishers, Hearts for Hearts girls, and similar-sized dolls. Today I'm re-posting the pattern and tutorial for the skirt,
- [Let's make casual doll clothes for a Disney Princess doll w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com  #SewingPatterns #CraftyMom #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/25/lets-make-casual-doll-clothes-for-a-disney-princess-doll-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-sewingpatterns-craftymom-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Two weeks ago, I gave you the pattern and tutorial for making this raglan-sleeved T-shirt for your Disney Princess dolls. It does fit them a little loosely, but it's not a bad fit. Today I'm adding a pants pattern,
- [Sew some casual doll clothes for Skipper dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com  #BarbieStyle #DollStagram](https://chellywood.com/2020/07/10/sew-some-casual-doll-clothes-for-skipper-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-barbiestyle-dollstagram/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I'm sharing the pattern and tutorial for making a cute little raglan-sleeved T-shirt (sometimes spelled tee shirt) and casual pants to fit 10 inch dolls like Petite Barbie, Project MC Squared dolls, and Barbie's little sister, Skipper, among
- [Sew a crop top and shorts for 10-inch (25.5 cm) Petite Barbie dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com  #DollClothes](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/11/sew-a-crop-top-and-shorts-for-10-inch-25-5-cm-dolls-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-projectmc2-dollclothes-2/) - For your free pattern and tutorial video, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It's January. Do you know what that means? It's summer! -- Yes, it's definitely summer time in the southern half of the planet, so even though I live in the United States, I try to recognize my southern-hemisphere followers
- [Francie doll clothes patterns are free @ ChellyWood.com #SewingProjects #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/10/francie-doll-clothes-patterns-are-free-chellywood-com-sewingprojects-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Francie has long been my all-time favorite doll made by Mattel, so I'm excited to start the new year by offering this pattern to fit her! I have posted today's free pattern before, but it currently only appears in
- [Sew a pair of pants and a camp shirt for 17" Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #CraftyMom](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/17/sew-a-pair-of-pants-and-a-camp-shirt-for-17-barbie-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-dollclothespatterns-craftymom/) - Scroll down to the bulleted section for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's patterns have been available on this website for a while, but today is the first time I've shared the camp shirt pattern on my 17-inch Endless Hair Kingdom Barbie doll. Previously, you could only find that pattern in the GI Joe and
- [How do you stop obsessively thinking about your sewing projects? #SewingProjects #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/23/how-do-you-stop-obsessively-thinking-about-your-sewing-projects-sewingprojects-dollclothespatterns/) - My brain has been stuck on the idea that I need to sew the red and white striped T-shirt from my Simplicity 8281 vintage doll clothes pattern for months now. Of course I have other, more important projects underway. For Christmas, I was busy sewing doll clothes for a family I know, and after
- [Experimenting with vintage McCall's doll wardrobe pattern 9449 and Baby Alive for #MLKday #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/16/experimenting-with-vintage-mccalls-doll-wardrobe-pattern-9449-and-baby-alive-sewvintage-dollclothespatterns/) - I think it was last year, for Martin Luther King Day -- or perhaps it was for Black History Month -- I talked about how rare it is to find vintage patterns with representation of African American dolls on the envelope's cover art. Click here to go back and read that article. This year, as
- [Let's make panties for a Disney Princess doll w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com  #DisneyPrincess #DollStagram #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/13/lets-make-panties-for-a-disney-princess-doll-w-free-patterns-chellywood-com-disneyprincess-dollstagram-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I'm sharing the pattern and tutorial for making a cute little raglan-sleeved T-shirt (sometimes spelled tee shirt) and adorable teeny-tiny underpants that will fit 10 inch dolls like Disney Princesses, Petite Barbie, Project MC Squared dolls, and Barbie's
- [Let's play a game with dolls in 2023! #DollCollectors #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/04/lets-play-a-game-with-dolls-in-2023-dollcollectors-dollclothespatterns/) - If you're a regular follower on my YouTube channel, you've probably noticed that I've been playing around with YouTube #Shorts lately. My cousin, who runs the ASMR channel, ASMR Tingle and Taps, gave me tips on how to grow my YouTube channel using YouTube Shorts. The Shorts videos I've uploaded so far have been doing
- [Sew an easy Holiday dress for Skipper w/FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2017/10/26/sew-an-easy-holiday-dress-for-dolls-wfree-pattern-chellywood-com/) - I don't know if my regular followers noticed, but this week's pattern is actually a variation on an older pattern. Have a look at the video to see what the old pattern looked like. New improvements to the old patterns include a measurement tool, suggested seam allowances, guidelines for printing, and more. New versions of the
- [Sew a Halloween Party Dress for Fashion Dolls](https://chellywood.com/2020/10/29/sew-a-halloween-party-dress-for-vintage-francie-w-free-pdf-pattern-at-chellywood-com-franciedoll-vintagedollclothes/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This week's tutorial video is a remake of an older tutorial, but it does have improvements. My early tutorial videos didn't offer voice-over (my voice describing the steps); they only offered text. I've since learned, that for visually
- [Sew a #dollDress for #Skipper or other 10" #dolls w/FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com](https://chellywood.com/2017/11/03/sew-a-dolldress-for-skipper-or-other-10-dolls-wfree-pattern-chellywood-com/) - Thank you for your patience, everyone, while I updated my gallery page this past week. Next week I'll be posting some new patterns and sewing concepts, so my posts should be a little more entertaining than they have been lately. Here's my final post of the candy corn dress pattern... To make this dress for
- [Doll overalls and/or coveralls -- how hard are they to sew? #VintagePatterns #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/09/doll-overalls-coveralls-how-hard-are-they-vintagedolls-dollclothespatterns/) - Are you old enough to remember Kenner's Dusty and Skye dolls? The Simplicity 7737 doll clothes pattern shown just below was one I owned back in the 1970's and '80's. The patterns loosely fit Barbie, but they fit Dusty and Skye really well. Dusty was awesome! Dusty had a body that looked more like a real
- [Sew a pair of overalls for Ideal Velvet dolls with Chelly Wood's free patterns #15inchDolls #DollCothesPattern](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/05/sew-a-pair-of-overalls-for-ideal-velvet-dolls-with-chelly-woods-free-patterns-15inchdolls-dollcothespattern/) - Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today's tutorial video shows you how to sew a pair of overalls for vintage Velvet dolls from Ideal Toy Corp. According to Wikipedia, Velvet is the 15 inch cousin of 18 inch Ideal Crissy dolls, but when taking my own measurements,
- [Free printable fashion doll clothes PDF patterns to celebrate #MLKjr's #Birthday!](https://chellywood.com/2020/01/20/free-printable-fashion-doll-clothes-pdf-patterns-to-celebrate-mlkjrs-birthday/) - As some of you know, I'll soon be selling the handmade outfit you see above in my Etsy store. But my followers tend to visit ChellyWood.com for all the free printable sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making doll clothes, including this outfit. So in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday celebration, I'm sharing
- [Make a colonial outfit for Monster High or Ever After High with #FreeSewingPatterns from ChellyWood.com's #DollClothesPattern Collection](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/06/make-a-colonial-outfit-for-monster-high-or-ever-after-high-with-freesewingpatterns-from-chellywood-coms-dollclothespattern-collection/) - For your free pattern and tutorial video, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Quite some time ago, I received a request from a lady who, like me, is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (the DAR). She was hoping I could make colonial costumes for GI Joe and Ken
- [Sew a flannel bathrobe with pockets for Barbie (free patterns at ChellyWood.com) #DollClothes #FreePatterns #DIYchristmas](https://chellywood.com/2022/12/22/sew-a-flannel-bathrobe-for-barbie-with-todays-free-patterns-and-tutorial-video-at-chellywood-com-dollclothes-freepatterns-diychristmas/) - For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today's video tutorial shows you how to make a flannel bathrobe, with side pockets, to fit regular Barbie and Made-to-Move Barbies, but it will fit a lot of other dolls too. Check out the first set of bullets for
- [Which New Year's resolutions did I accomplish in 2022? #NewYearsResolutions #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/03/which-new-years-resolutions-did-i-accomplish-in-2022-newyearsresolutions-dollclothespatterns/) - Everybody's busy making resolutions for the upcoming year, but today I'm going to reflect on the resolutions I set back in 2022. What was I able to accomplish? My Strawberry Shortcake 11 inch doll, which I bought at a second hand store and restored from her earlier state of disarray, now has her own gallery,
- [Sewing a pillbox hat for Barbie, using felt and Simplicity 7601 doll clothes patterns #amSewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2023/01/02/sewing-a-pillbox-hat-for-barbie-using-felt-and-simplicity-7601-doll-clothes-patterns-amsewing-dollclothespatterns/) - You may have heard of the pillbox hat, but maybe you weren't aware of what one is. Well, I believe it's called a pillbox hat because it's shaped... (I'm sure you've guessed) like a pill box! For my pillbox hat, I used Simplicity 7601 Barbie doll clothes pattern. This is one I often recommend to
- [Instructions for Making a Doll's Belt from Bias Tape @ ChellyWood.com #DIYprojects #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/12/29/instructions-for-making-a-dolls-belt-from-bias-tape-chellywood-com-diyprojects-dollclothespatterns/) - Today's video offers simple, easy-to-follow instructions for making a doll's wrap-around tie-style belt to fit Mattel's Barbie dolls and similar-sized dolls. It's a follow-up to the pajamas and bathrobe project that you can find when you click here. Here's an image of that project: As you can see, the bathrobe has pockets! So be sure
- [Submit Questions to Doll Play Video YouTube Channel "Unicorn Rainbows" #FunStuff #QandA](https://chellywood.com/2022/12/28/submit-questions-to-doll-play-video-youtube-channel-unicorn-rainbows-funstuff-qanda/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckFu1M_odns Disclaimer: the video above is not one of Chelly Wood's videos, and Chelly is not affiliated with the Unicorn Rainbows Toys & Dolls YouTube channel. Recently the YouTubers at Unicorn Rainbows Toys and Dolls left a kind comment on one of my videos. Out of curiosity, I visited their YouTube channel and discovered all
- [How to use old quilt squares for tiny doll clothes @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #DollClothesPatterns](https://chellywood.com/2022/12/30/how-to-use-old-quilt-squares-for-tiny-doll-clothes-chellywood-com-amsewing-dollclothespatterns/) - For your free pattern and tutorial video, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yesterday we talked about how I was able to use a weirdly-shaped scrap of fabric to create a lining for the holiday holly dress that my Ever After High doll was wearing. Along the same lines, today I'm going

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- [8 to 9-inch (20 cm to 23 cm) Doll Clothes Patterns: FREE Printable Doll Clothes Patterns (Galleries' Links)](https://chellywood.com/8-to-9-inch-25-cm-doll-clothes-patterns-free-printable-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Dolls are listed in alphabetical order. Please click on the link to the doll you want patterns for: Bratz dolls (8.25 to 9.75 inches/21 to 25 cm, depending on shoe size) Breyer Rider dolls (8 inch/20 cm – shown in photo as BOTH 3rd from left and far right dolls) Doc McStuffins dolls (8.5 inch/21.5
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- [10-inch (25 cm) Doll Clothes Patterns: FREE Printable Doll Clothes Patterns (Gallery Links)](https://chellywood.com/10-inch-25-cm-doll-clothes-patterns-free-printable-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Dolls are listed in alphabetical order. Please click on the link to the doll you want patterns for: Creatable World Dolls (10 inch/25.4 cm) DC Superhero Girls Dolls (10 and 1/4 inch/26 cm) Disney Princess Dolls (10 inch/25.4 cm) Ever After High Dolls (10.5 inch/26.5 cm) Harry Potter Character Dolls (9 and 3/4 inch/25 cm
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- [Skipper Patterns](https://chellywood.com/category/barbie-patterns/skipper-patterns/) - These patterns will fit Mattel’s Skipper dolls. I use a modern Skipper body, not the Vintage ones.
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- [Curvy Barbie](https://chellywood.com/category/barbie-patterns/curvy-barbie/) - These patterns have been designed to fit the Curvy Barbie doll from Mattel, but they may also fit similar-sized dolls, like vintage Dusty dolls, Lammily dolls, etc.
- [Ken Patterns](https://chellywood.com/category/ken-patterns/) - Here you’ll find free, printable, downloadable sewing patterns for Ken-sized dolls.
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- [9-inch Dolls](https://chellywood.com/category/9-inch-dolls/)
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- [World of Love Doll Patterns](https://chellywood.com/category/world-of-love-doll-patterns/) - This is where you’ll find patterns for Hasbro’s World of Love dolls. Incidentally, these patterns also fit the 7″ Stacie doll from Mattel and Breyer Dolls.
- [2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics](https://chellywood.com/category/2-enchanting-2b-true-doll-pics/) - This is a gallery of various pictures I’ve taken of dolls, doll clothing, and dioramas.
- [Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls](https://chellywood.com/category/tutorials-sewing-for-dolls/) - This is where you can find the doll clothes tutorials to match any free pattern designed by Chelly Wood.
- [Tonner Doll Clothes](https://chellywood.com/category/tonner-doll-clothes/)
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- [Whole Costumes for Dolls](https://chellywood.com/category/whole-costumes-for-dolls/) - If you like ChellyWood’s patterns but wish you could see all of the links necessary to make an entire outfit (dress, shoes hat, etc…) just click here for posts that combine patterns and tutorials to form a complete outfit.
- [Liv Doll Clothes Patterns](https://chellywood.com/category/liv-doll-clothes-patterns/) - Liv Dolls were once made by the Spin Master company, and many collectors own them because they’re so well-articulated and photogenic. If you want to print free patterns for Liv Dolls, please click here.
- [Yarn and Embroidery](https://chellywood.com/category/crafts-and-hobbies/yarn-and-embroidery/)
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- [Made to Move Barbie](https://chellywood.com/category/barbie-patterns/made-to-move-barbie/)
- [Tall Barbie](https://chellywood.com/category/barbie-patterns/tall-barbie/) - These patterns have been specially designed to fit Mattel’s Tall Barbies, but they may also fit other, taller fashion dolls like Poppy Parker and Fashion Royalty.
- [DC Super Hero Girls Dolls](https://chellywood.com/category/dc-super-hero-girls-dolls/)
- [Momoko Doll Patterns](https://chellywood.com/category/momoko-doll-patterns/) - Here you’ll find free, printable, downloadable sewing patterns for 27 cm. Momoko dolls from Sekiguchi. These patterns, I’m told, will fit many other 27 cm. dolls like Blythe, Pullip, and some 27 cm. ball jointed dolls (like Obitsu and Dollfie, depending on chest size and other differences).
- [Petite Barbie Patterns](https://chellywood.com/category/barbie-patterns/petite-barbie-patterns/) - These patterns have been designed to fit Mattel’s Petite Barbie figure, but they may also fit similar-sized dolls, like Momoko, Liv Dolls, Skipper, Sunshine Family, and World of Love dolls from Hasbro.
- [Tutorials: Sewing Basics](https://chellywood.com/category/tutorials-sewing-basics/) - These are primarily non-doll-related sewing tutorials. For example: how to backstitch; how to sew snaps; etc…
- [Lammily Doll Patterns](https://chellywood.com/category/lammily-doll-patterns/)
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- [Fabric-Covered Buttons](https://chellywood.com/tag/fabric-covered-buttons/)
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- [Ken and Barbie](https://chellywood.com/tag/ken-and-barbie/)
- [Medieval Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/medieval-costume/)
- [Traditional Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/traditional-costume/)
- [Angel Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/angel-costume/)
- [Halloween Treats](https://chellywood.com/tag/halloween-treats/)
- [American Girl Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/american-girl-dolls/)
- [Easter Crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/easter-crafts/)
- [Embroidery Tutorial](https://chellywood.com/tag/embroidery-tutorial/)
- [Thanksgiving Crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/thanksgiving-crafts/)
- [Cat Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/cat-costume/)
- [Dollhouses](https://chellywood.com/tag/dollhouses/)
- [Halloween Candy](https://chellywood.com/tag/halloween-candy/)
- [American Girl Doll](https://chellywood.com/tag/american-girl-doll/)
- [Ken Doll](https://chellywood.com/tag/ken-doll/)
- [Daisy Chain Stitch](https://chellywood.com/tag/daisy-chain-stitch/)
- [La Tour Eiffel](https://chellywood.com/tag/la-tour-eiffel/)
- [Nightgown](https://chellywood.com/tag/nightgown/)
- [Petworks](https://chellywood.com/tag/petworks/)
- [Holiday Dresses](https://chellywood.com/tag/holiday-dresses/)
- [Ghost Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/ghost-costume/)
- [DIY Video](https://chellywood.com/tag/diy-video/)
- [Negligee](https://chellywood.com/tag/negligee/)
- [Riding Boots](https://chellywood.com/tag/riding-boots/)
- [Hat Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/hat-pattern/)
- [Renfaire](https://chellywood.com/tag/renfaire/)
- [Black is beautiful](https://chellywood.com/tag/black-is-beautiful/)
- [Spin Master](https://chellywood.com/tag/spin-master/)
- [Santa Hat](https://chellywood.com/tag/santa-hat/)
- [Gym Bag](https://chellywood.com/tag/gym-bag/)
- [Summer Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/summer-dress/)
- [family crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/family-crafts/)
- [Doll Clothing](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-clothing/)
- [DIY Gifts](https://chellywood.com/tag/diy-gifts/)
- [Miniature Furniture](https://chellywood.com/tag/miniature-furniture/)
- [Neckerchief](https://chellywood.com/tag/neckerchief/)
- [Hanukkah Crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/hanukkah-crafts/)
- [Twilight Movie](https://chellywood.com/tag/twilight-movie/)
- [Blythe Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/blythe-dolls/)
- [Princess Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/princess-costume/)
- [stage props](https://chellywood.com/tag/stage-props/)
- [Bias Tape](https://chellywood.com/tag/bias-tape/)
- [Elf on the Shelf](https://chellywood.com/tag/elf-on-the-shelf/)
- [African Heritage](https://chellywood.com/tag/african-heritage/)
- [Swedish Traditions](https://chellywood.com/tag/swedish-traditions/)
- [hand stitching](https://chellywood.com/tag/hand-stitching/)
- [seam allowance](https://chellywood.com/tag/seam-allowance/)
- [Childrens Sewing Projects](https://chellywood.com/tag/childrens-sewing-projects/)
- [2019](https://chellywood.com/tag/2019/)
- [Hasbro Toys](https://chellywood.com/tag/hasbro-toys/)
- [Barbie Toys](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-toys/)
- [Vest Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/vest-pattern/)
- [Historic Costumes](https://chellywood.com/tag/historic-costumes/)
- [Barbie Clothes Patterns](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-clothes-patterns/)
- [Table and Chairs](https://chellywood.com/tag/table-and-chairs/)
- [Ken Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/ken-dolls/)
- [Felt projects](https://chellywood.com/tag/felt-projects/)
- [Sundress](https://chellywood.com/tag/sundress/)
- [doll dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-dress/)
- [Doll Shoes](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-shoes/)
- [Western Wear](https://chellywood.com/tag/western-wear/)
- [Doll Bed](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-bed/)
- [holiday crafting](https://chellywood.com/tag/holiday-crafting/)
- [Learn to Sew](https://chellywood.com/tag/learn-to-sew/)
- [The Middle Ages](https://chellywood.com/tag/the-middle-ages/)
- [Fairy Garden](https://chellywood.com/tag/fairy-garden/)
- [Sewing Project](https://chellywood.com/tag/sewing-project/)
- [18 Inch Doll Clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/18-inch-doll-clothes/)
- [ninja Barbie](https://chellywood.com/tag/ninja-barbie/)
- [Jasper Cullen](https://chellywood.com/tag/jasper-cullen/)
- [Summer Wardrobe](https://chellywood.com/tag/summer-wardrobe/)
- [Barbie Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-dress/)
- [Stocking Cap](https://chellywood.com/tag/stocking-cap/)
- [stuffed bear](https://chellywood.com/tag/stuffed-bear/)
- [needle crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/needle-crafts/)
- [PDF Patterns](https://chellywood.com/tag/pdf-patterns/)
- [blanket stitch](https://chellywood.com/tag/blanket-stitch/)
- [horse and rider](https://chellywood.com/tag/horse-and-rider/)
- [St. Patrick's Day Crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/st-patricks-day-crafts/)
- [Letters to Juliet](https://chellywood.com/tag/letters-to-juliet/)
- [Medieval Clothing](https://chellywood.com/tag/medieval-clothing/)
- [Jackson Rathbone](https://chellywood.com/tag/jackson-rathbone/)
- [Kitchen Towels](https://chellywood.com/tag/kitchen-towels/)
- [Ashley Greene](https://chellywood.com/tag/ashley-greene/)
- [How to Sew](https://chellywood.com/tag/how-to-sew/)
- [Dollhouse Furniture](https://chellywood.com/tag/dollhouse-furniture/)
- [Easter Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/easter-dress/)
- [Halter Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/halter-dress/)
- [Free Sewing Patterns](https://chellywood.com/tag/free-sewing-patterns/)
- [Summer Top](https://chellywood.com/tag/summer-top/)
- [skirt pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/skirt-pattern/)
- [Polar Fleece](https://chellywood.com/tag/polar-fleece/)
- [Madame Alexander](https://chellywood.com/tag/madame-alexander/)
- [The Montagues](https://chellywood.com/tag/the-montagues/)
- [Montmatre](https://chellywood.com/tag/montmatre/)
- [Suit Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/suit-pattern/)
- [Wearing of the Green](https://chellywood.com/tag/wearing-of-the-green/)
- [Handmade doll clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/handmade-doll-clothes/)
- [Rope Halters](https://chellywood.com/tag/rope-halters/)
- [Doll Wigs](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-wigs/)
- [Wedding Veil](https://chellywood.com/tag/wedding-veil/)
- [18" Doll Clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/18-doll-clothes/)
- [Ninja Moves](https://chellywood.com/tag/ninja-moves/)
- [Blythe Shoes](https://chellywood.com/tag/blythe-shoes/)
- [Halloween Mask](https://chellywood.com/tag/halloween-mask/)
- [Summer Fashions](https://chellywood.com/tag/summer-fashions/)
- [Jesus Sandals](https://chellywood.com/tag/jesus-sandals/)
- [Globe Theater](https://chellywood.com/tag/globe-theater/)
- [Teen Gifts](https://chellywood.com/tag/teen-gifts/)
- [Backstitch](https://chellywood.com/tag/backstitch/)
- [DIY Toy](https://chellywood.com/tag/diy-toy/)
- [summer crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/summer-crafts/)
- [Elf Shoes](https://chellywood.com/tag/elf-shoes/)
- [Barbie Princess](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-princess/)
- [Altering Patterns](https://chellywood.com/tag/altering-patterns/)
- [Christmas Elf](https://chellywood.com/tag/christmas-elf/)
- [zipper pouch](https://chellywood.com/tag/zipper-pouch/)
- [Doll Play](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-play/)
- [Beautiful Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/beautiful-dolls/)
- [Barn Tour](https://chellywood.com/tag/barn-tour/)
- [Doll House Miniatures](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-house-miniatures/)
- [Lebanese Culture](https://chellywood.com/tag/lebanese-culture/)
- [Doll Wardrobe Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-wardrobe-pattern/)
- [Embroidery Hoop](https://chellywood.com/tag/embroidery-hoop/)
- [Traditional Costumes](https://chellywood.com/tag/traditional-costumes/)
- [Cosplay Costumes](https://chellywood.com/tag/cosplay-costumes/)
- [Learning to Sew](https://chellywood.com/tag/learning-to-sew/)
- [Clothes Swapping](https://chellywood.com/tag/clothes-swapping/)
- [printable Barbie doll patterns](https://chellywood.com/tag/printable-barbie-doll-patterns/)
- [wig making](https://chellywood.com/tag/wig-making/)
- [Sewing Tutorials](https://chellywood.com/tag/sewing-tutorials/)
- [Barbie Doll Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-doll-dress/)
- [apron pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/apron-pattern/)
- [4th of July Crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/4th-of-july-crafts/)
- [rickrack](https://chellywood.com/tag/rickrack/)
- [Zipper Jacket](https://chellywood.com/tag/zipper-jacket/)
- [Wedding Dress Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/wedding-dress-pattern/)
- [Medieval Clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/medieval-clothes/)
- [Barbie Furniture](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-furniture/)
- [Soul Doll](https://chellywood.com/tag/soul-doll/)
- [Ninja Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/ninja-costume/)
- [Folk Clothing](https://chellywood.com/tag/folk-clothing/)
- [African American Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/african-american-dolls/)
- [Barbie Dollhouse](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-dollhouse/)
- [Doll Dress Patterns](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-dress-patterns/)
- [Doll House Furniture](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-house-furniture/)
- [Furniture Patterns](https://chellywood.com/tag/furniture-patterns/)
- [Kelly dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/kelly-dolls/)
- [Sewing Basics](https://chellywood.com/tag/sewing-basics/)
- [Meghan Markle](https://chellywood.com/tag/meghan-markle/)
- [Doll Pics](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-pics/)
- [Doll Beds](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-beds/)
- [Shoe Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/shoe-pattern/)
- [AG Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/ag-dolls/)
- [Easy Sewing Project](https://chellywood.com/tag/easy-sewing-project/)
- [Quinceañera Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/quinceanera-dress/)
- [Mego toys](https://chellywood.com/tag/mego-toys/)
- [American Girl Doll Clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/american-girl-doll-clothes/)
- [Pincushion Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/pincushion-pattern/)
- [Quinceañera ideas](https://chellywood.com/tag/quinceanera-ideas/)
- [Arabic Clothing](https://chellywood.com/tag/arabic-clothing/)
- [Easy Halloween Crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/easy-halloween-crafts/)
- [holiday DIY](https://chellywood.com/tag/holiday-diy/)
- [Stop Motion Videos](https://chellywood.com/tag/stop-motion-videos/)
- [Quilted Ornament](https://chellywood.com/tag/quilted-ornament/)
- [Colorblock Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/colorblock-dress/)
- [Pullip Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/pullip-dolls/)
- [Madame Alexander Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/madame-alexander-dolls/)
- [Sewing with Kids](https://chellywood.com/tag/sewing-with-kids/)
- [T-shirt pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/t-shirt-pattern/)
- [Monk's Robe](https://chellywood.com/tag/monks-robe/)
- [Cat mask](https://chellywood.com/tag/cat-mask/)
- [Small Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/small-dolls/)
- [Sewing DIY](https://chellywood.com/tag/sewing-diy/)
- [Dartanian](https://chellywood.com/tag/dartanian/)
- [African American Barbies](https://chellywood.com/tag/african-american-barbies/)
- [Holiday Sewing](https://chellywood.com/tag/holiday-sewing/)
- [Twilight Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/twilight-dolls/)
- [DIY tutorial](https://chellywood.com/tag/diy-tutorial/)
- [Sewing Dolls Clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/sewing-dolls-clothes/)
- [Doll Food](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-food/)
- [Doll Hat](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-hat/)
- [Barbie Halloween](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-halloween/)
- [Barbie Halloween Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-halloween-costume/)
- [Western Clothing](https://chellywood.com/tag/western-clothing/)
- [Friar Laurence](https://chellywood.com/tag/friar-laurence/)
- [Blythe Clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/blythe-clothes/)
- [Breyer Model Horses](https://chellywood.com/tag/breyer-model-horses/)
- [Foam Crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/foam-crafts/)
- [Prince Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/prince-costume/)
- [Ruffled Skirt](https://chellywood.com/tag/ruffled-skirt/)
- [Christmas Dresses](https://chellywood.com/tag/christmas-dresses/)
- [Baby Bonnet Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/baby-bonnet-pattern/)
- [Daisy Stitch](https://chellywood.com/tag/daisy-stitch/)
- [Free Crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/free-crafts/)
- [Easy Sew](https://chellywood.com/tag/easy-sew/)
- [Priest Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/priest-costume/)
- [ElectionDay](https://chellywood.com/tag/electionday/)
- [Elf Boots](https://chellywood.com/tag/elf-boots/)
- [Embroidery Stitches](https://chellywood.com/tag/embroidery-stitches/)
- [Harvest Crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/harvest-crafts/)
- [Doll Skirts](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-skirts/)
- [Pilgrim Hat](https://chellywood.com/tag/pilgrim-hat/)
- [Crafting Business](https://chellywood.com/tag/crafting-business/)
- [Collectible Doll](https://chellywood.com/tag/collectible-doll/)
- [人形](https://chellywood.com/tag/人形/)
- [Pilgrim Doll](https://chellywood.com/tag/pilgrim-doll/)
- [Holiday Craft Ideas](https://chellywood.com/tag/holiday-craft-ideas/)
- [Doll Pants](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-pants/)
- [Polar Fleece Scarf](https://chellywood.com/tag/polar-fleece-scarf/)
- [Barbie free patterns](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-free-patterns/)
- [Breyer Horse](https://chellywood.com/tag/breyer-horse/)
- [Doll Apron](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-apron/)
- [Modern Clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/modern-clothes/)
- [Toy Horses](https://chellywood.com/tag/toy-horses/)
- [Chenille Stems](https://chellywood.com/tag/chenille-stems/)
- [Romantic Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/romantic-dress/)
- [brodery](https://chellywood.com/tag/brodery/)
- [Free Doll Clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/free-doll-clothes/)
- [Valentine's Day Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/valentines-day-dress/)
- [Ruruko](https://chellywood.com/tag/ruruko/)
- [Easy DIY](https://chellywood.com/tag/easy-diy/)
- [DIY doll](https://chellywood.com/tag/diy-doll/)
- [Pilgrim Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/pilgrim-costume/)
- [Paper doll Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/paper-doll-pattern/)
- [Poppy Parker](https://chellywood.com/tag/poppy-parker/)
- [doll socks](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-socks/)
- [Summer Shirt](https://chellywood.com/tag/summer-shirt/)
- [Sewing for Beginners](https://chellywood.com/tag/sewing-for-beginners/)
- [Tiara Headband](https://chellywood.com/tag/tiara-headband/)
- [Princess Hat](https://chellywood.com/tag/princess-hat/)
- [Lady Montague](https://chellywood.com/tag/lady-montague/)
- [Doll Repaint](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-repaint/)
- [Renaissance Clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/renaissance-clothes/)
- [Barbie YouTube](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-youtube/)
- [Craft Project Ideas](https://chellywood.com/tag/craft-project-ideas/)
- [Raglan Sleeves](https://chellywood.com/tag/raglan-sleeves/)
- [Minecraft](https://chellywood.com/tag/minecraft/)
- [DIY Sewing Projects](https://chellywood.com/tag/diy-sewing-projects/)
- [Folk Costumes](https://chellywood.com/tag/folk-costumes/)
- [1:9 Scale](https://chellywood.com/tag/19-scale/)
- [Barbie Dresses](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-dresses/)
- [Vintage Barbies](https://chellywood.com/tag/vintage-barbies/)
- [Barbie Hair](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-hair/)
- [Patriotic Crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/patriotic-crafts/)
- [Folk Vest](https://chellywood.com/tag/folk-vest/)
- [Tiny Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/tiny-dolls/)
- [Sundress Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/sundress-pattern/)
- [Patriotic Outfits](https://chellywood.com/tag/patriotic-outfits/)
- [Doll Dresses](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-dresses/)
- [18" Dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/18-dolls/)
- [Barbie Doll Clothes](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-doll-clothes/)
- [Bitty Baby Doll](https://chellywood.com/tag/bitty-baby-doll/)
- [Free Pincushion Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/free-pincushion-pattern/)
- [Pinafore Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/pinafore-dress/)
- [Liv dolls](https://chellywood.com/tag/liv-dolls/)
- [Barbie Fashionista](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-fashionista/)
- [Fashionista Barbie](https://chellywood.com/tag/fashionista-barbie/)
- [Doll Cape](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-cape/)
- [Infinity Scarf](https://chellywood.com/tag/infinity-scarf/)
- [Flag Dress](https://chellywood.com/tag/flag-dress/)
- [Doll Trousers](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-trousers/)
- [Doll Jeans](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-jeans/)
- [Bible Study Lesson](https://chellywood.com/tag/bible-study-lesson/)
- [Swedish Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/swedish-costume/)
- [Barbie Fashionistas](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-fashionistas/)
- [仕立て](https://chellywood.com/tag/仕立て/)
- [Drawstring Purse](https://chellywood.com/tag/drawstring-purse/)
- [Doll Clothes Patterns](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-clothes-patterns/)
- [DIY Halloween Mask](https://chellywood.com/tag/diy-halloween-mask/)
- [Bible Costume](https://chellywood.com/tag/bible-costume/)
- [Finnick Odair](https://chellywood.com/tag/finnick-odair/)
- [Easy to Sew](https://chellywood.com/tag/easy-to-sew/)
- [Free Doll Clothes Patterns](https://chellywood.com/tag/free-doll-clothes-patterns/)
- [Stage Fighting](https://chellywood.com/tag/stage-fighting/)
- [DIY scarf](https://chellywood.com/tag/diy-scarf/)
- [Barbie Dress Pattern](https://chellywood.com/tag/barbie-dress-pattern/)
- [doll crafts](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-crafts/)
- [Doll Hats](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-hats/)
- [Doll Purse](https://chellywood.com/tag/doll-purse/)
- [Ski Coat](https://chellywood.com/tag/ski-coat/)
- [DIY Miniatures](https://chellywood.com/tag/diy-miniatures/)
- [Chelsea Doll](https://chellywood.com/tag/chelsea-doll/)
- [Skipper doll](https://chellywood.com/tag/skipper-doll/)
- [Count Paris](https://chellywood.com/tag/count-paris/)

## Product categories

- [Fabric](https://chellywood.com/product-category/sewing-notions-tools-fabric/fabric/) - Looking for lightweight denim? Narrow-striped jersey? Chelly’s got you covered with a variety of small print and specialty fabrics, curated for people who love to sew doll clothes. Priced items are sold by Chelly, personally, and “Read More” items are a curated list of great places to buy the supplies you need. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more about my Affiliate Marketing program on the Privacy Policy page.
- [Sewing Supplies](https://chellywood.com/product-category/sewing-notions-tools-fabric/) - Need some tiny snaps? Doll-sized buttons? Itty bitty buckles? How about pinking shears, small-print fabric, or quarter-inch lace trim? Chelly has a collection here to help you find exactly what you need to sew the doll clothes you love to make! Priced items are sold by Chelly, personally, and “Read More” items are a curated list of great places to buy the supplies you need. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more about my Affiliate Marketing program on the Privacy Policy page.
- [Classes](https://chellywood.com/product-category/paid-online-courses-with-chelly-wood/) - If you love Chelly’s free sewing tutorials, wait ’till you see what’s on offer in her paid courses! Learn to design your own doll clothes and make alterations with Chelly’s sewing and pattern design courses on the Creative Spark Online Learning website.
- [Doll Clothes](https://chellywood.com/product-category/doll-clothes-ensemble/) - Chelly’s “Doll Clothes” page includes handmade doll clothing (made by Chelly, personally), manufactured doll’s clothes, hats, accessories, etc… Priced items are sold by Chelly, personally, and “Read More” items are a curated list of great places to buy the doll clothes and accessories you need. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more about my Affiliate Marketing program on the Privacy Policy page.
- [Diorama Supplies](https://chellywood.com/product-category/for-your-diorama/) - Need some supplies for your doll house, dollhouses, or diorama scenes? This page includes handmade items, found items, used toys that are ready to upcycle, and up-cycled manufactured items. Priced items are sold by Chelly, personally, and “Read More” items are a curated list of great places to buy the supplies you need. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more about my Affiliate Marketing program on the Privacy Policy page.
- [Hats](https://chellywood.com/product-category/doll-clothes-ensemble/hats/) - Chelly can hook you up with some great hats for your dolls! This page includes handmade hats, doll clothes ensembles that include a hat, and manufactured hats for dolls. Priced items are sold by Chelly, personally, and “Read More” items are a curated list of great places to buy the supplies you need. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more about my Affiliate Marketing program on the Privacy Policy page.

## Product tags

- [Hats](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/hats/)
- [Fabric](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/fabric/)
- [Satin](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/satin/)
- [Snaps](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/snaps/)
- [Sewing](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/sewing/)
- [Dritz](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/dritz/)
- [Snap](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/snap/)
- [Notion](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/notion/)
- [Notions](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/notions/)
- [Elastic](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/elastic/)
- [Closure](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/closure/)
- [Closures](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/closures/)
- [Cotton](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/cotton/)
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- [Flannel](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/flannel/)
- [Denim](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/denim/)
- [Plaid](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/plaid/)
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- [buckles](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/buckles/)
- [clasp](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/clasp/)
- [clasps](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/clasps/)
- [Velcro](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/velcro/)
- [Zipper](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/zipper/)
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- [Quilt](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/quilt/)
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- [Pincushion](https://chellywood.com/product-tag/pincushion/)
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