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Thumbnail featuring an American Girl Kaya doll beside a dress form labeled “Tape Measure Tuesday.” The thumbnail includes text: “With doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood,” accompanied by the Chelly Wood dot com logo. The image is bordered by bright turquoise blue rulers against a purple background with tiny polka dots. Clicking this thumbnail leads to an infographic detailing sewing measurements for American Girl dolls.
18-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Doll Measurements, Tape Measure Tuesday

American Girl doll sewing 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 learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please … Continue reading American Girl doll sewing measurements #18inchdoll #SewingProjects

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The image shows a Kit Kittredge 6 inch American Girl doll (AG dolls) wearing a handmade T-shirt. The overlay says 6" doll t-shirt and offers the URL ChellyWood.com where you can find free printable sewing patterns to fit the 6-inch AG doll and many other dols of different shapes and sizes. This image is a youtube video header, and in the video, Chelly Wood shows you how to hand-stitch this tiny tee shirt for little American Girl Mini dolls.
6-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#SewingBlogger Thursday: Let’s #sew a T-shirt for 6″ Mini #AmericanGirl #dolls!

Today’s video shows us how to hand-stitch a T-shirt for the teeny-tiny 6.5-inch American Girl dolls (Minis). What’s that you say? You didn’t know American Girl made a Mini? Why, yes they do! Here’s a link to the American Girl official website, where you can buy these adorable little dolls. Click here if you just want to see their line of Minis. The free pattern … Continue reading #SewingBlogger Thursday: Let’s #sew a T-shirt for 6″ Mini #AmericanGirl #dolls!

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The image shows a simple pattern for the bodice of a shirt for 18-inch dolls like the American Girl dolls, Madame Alexander 18" dolls, and Journey Girls 18 inch dolls. This pattern is free, printable, and comes with an instructional tutorial video showing how to sew the pattern. The watermark on the pattern is ChellyWood.com and the pattern also has a creative commons "attribution" mark.
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Free doll clothes patterns for 18-inch dolls’ shirts @ ChellyWood.com #dolls #sewing #hobbies

If this pattern looks familiar to my regular followers, that’s because it’s the same pattern we used for the basic felt top for 18 inch dolls a while back. However tomorrow I’ll also be posting the long sleeve that matches this pattern, so you can create the long-sleeved velvet shirt that I posted preview pictures of yesterday. So please come back tomorrow for the rest … Continue reading Free doll clothes patterns for 18-inch dolls’ shirts @ ChellyWood.com #dolls #sewing #hobbies

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Here we see a Kaya doll in a beach diorama. she wears a white felt easy-to-sew top and a pair of elastic waist shorts made of nautical-themed blue cotton fabric. She also wears handmade black sandals.
18-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Madame Alexander Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

#Sew summer clothes for 18-inch (46 cm) #dolls w/free #patterns and tutorials @ ChellyWood.com

Here are all the patterns and tutorial videos you’ll need, for making the adorable summer outfit shown in the images above and below: Free felt shirt pattern for 18-inch dolls / 46 cm dolls Easy sewing instructions for making the felt shirt Free shorts pattern for 18-inch dolls / 46 cm dolls Easy sewing instructions for making the shorts Free pattern for 18-inch doll / … Continue reading #Sew summer clothes for 18-inch (46 cm) #dolls w/free #patterns and tutorials @ ChellyWood.com

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The image shows the thumbnail for a YouTube tutorial video showing how to sew a bikini swimsuit for 18-inch dolls like American Girl dolls and Madame Alexander dolls. The American Girl doll called Kaya is shown modeling this two-piece swimsuit for dolls, and her swimsuit forms a training-bra-style bikini top and briefs or bikini bottoms that go up to her true waist. The watermark on this youtube header says "ChellyWood.com," the website where the free pattern for this 18-inch doll swimsuit pattern can be downloaded and printed for free. The words on the youtube tutorial header state: "Doll bikini Part 2" because this is the second tutorial in the series.
18-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Madame Alexander Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free doll clothes sewing patterns for 18 inch doll’s bikini swimsuit @ ChellyWood.com #AmericanGirl

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. In addition to making a bikini out of this free … Continue reading Free doll clothes sewing patterns for 18 inch doll’s bikini swimsuit @ ChellyWood.com #AmericanGirl

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The image shows Ideal's 16" Velvet doll wearing hand-made doll clothes along side a 14-inch doll (Hearts4Hearts) and a 15-inch doll (Wellie Wisher). Velvet is a vintage doll and is the cousin of the Crissy doll, from the Ideal toy company. Velvet's handmade doll clothes are made with free printable sewing patterns found at ChellyWood.com. These skirt patterns and shirt patterns are designed to fit all three dolls, so the dolls can swap clothing. These free patterns are easy to download and print, and each free doll clothes pattern comes with a youtube tutorial that shows you instructions for making the outfits using the free patterns. Vintage Velvet doll stands at 16 inches tall, and these patterns will fit her easily.
14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, 16-inch doll clothes patterns

Free Shirt Pattern for 14 inch, 15 inch, and 16 inch #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing 4#Kids

Last week we made the skirts. This week we’re going to sew up some cute little felt shirts to go with our back-to-school skirts. Once again, this week’s free pattern for a felt shirt will fit the 14-inch Hearts4Hearts Girl doll (Consuelo is pictured in the center above), the 15-inch Wellie Wisher doll (my Kendall doll is on the right), and the 16-inch Crissy/Velvet doll from … Continue reading Free Shirt Pattern for 14 inch, 15 inch, and 16 inch #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing 4#Kids

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Image shows a crochet hook and a ball of yarn with the words "free crochet doll clothes" and the URL ChellyWood.com (free doll clothes patterns and tutorials).
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#FreebieFriday @ ChellyWood.com = #AmericanGirl #Dolls’ Outfit #Giveaway!

Hey everybody! My friend Norma, over at AllMyCrafts on YouTube is giving away one of her hand-made crochet American Girl doll outfits! All you have to do to win is subscribe to her awesome DIY crochet channel, then like her video on YouTube, and leave a comment on the video (the same video I’m showing you above, but you need to leave your comments on … Continue reading #FreebieFriday @ ChellyWood.com = #AmericanGirl #Dolls’ Outfit #Giveaway!

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This image is a free printable pattern for American Girl Doll clothes. specifically, it's a doll's summer shirt that's designed in a halter-top / tank top style with ribbon ties at the neck. You can use Velcro or snaps for the AG doll shirt's closure. It has one pocket. The free pattern is easy to download at ChellyWood.com where you can find more free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. This dolls summer top is designed to fit 18" dolls (46 cm dolls) like the 18 inch American Girl dolls or the 46 cm Madame Alexander dolls. The pattern is marked with the "Creative Commons Attribution" symbol, which means you may use these free doll clothes patterns, but please show your appreciation by sharing them on social media.
18-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Daily Patterns, Madame Alexander Doll Clothes Patterns

#Free #AGdoll summer shirt pattern @ ChellyWood.com #sewing 4#dolls

Hi everyone! I’m very excited about these doll clothes patterns that I’ve designed to fit 18 inch dolls like American Girl Dolls, Madame Alexander dolls, and others! At the start of 2018, I polled my followers to find out which dolls they wanted me to design doll clothes for in the new year, and American Girl / Madame Alexander, and other 18″ dolls took first … Continue reading #Free #AGdoll summer shirt pattern @ ChellyWood.com #sewing 4#dolls

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Image shows the 18" or 46 cm doll from the Madame Alexander Doll company wearing a handmade halter top or tie-in-back summer shirt. In the front it looks a lot like a tank top but it’s really easy to sew. The image is a close-up which highlights the features of the summer shirt including one pocket and a ribbon tie at the neck. She stands on a sandy beach with a seascape behind her including rocky cliffs and rolling waves. This 18 inch or 46 cm Madame Alexander Doll is getting ready to have some fun at the beach today. The header for the image says, "Summer Shirt Pattern for Madame Alexander Dolls" and the watermark says, "ChellyWood.com: FREE doll clothes patterns and tutorials." In fact, if you go to ChellyWood.com, you can download the free, printable sewing pattern for this summer tank top style shirt and the other Madame Alexander -sized doll clothes patterns for the other items of clothing, and all patterns at ChellyWood.com are free and come with a free tutorial video showing how to make the clothing item (including this summer shirt for dolls).
18-inch doll clothes patterns, 2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, American Girl Doll Patterns, Madame Alexander Doll Clothes Patterns

#DIY #Summer Halter Top Shirt for Madame Alexander and Other 18″ (46 cm) #Dolls

Above, you’ll see a preview of the summer top we’re going to sew this week. As always, free patterns will be provided. This halter-style summer shirt looks a lot like a tank top in front, but it ties at the top in the back, as you’ll see in the image below: As you can see in the image below, this summer top also fits my … Continue reading #DIY #Summer Halter Top Shirt for Madame Alexander and Other 18″ (46 cm) #Dolls

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The image shows a free printable doll clothes sewing pattern for making a DIY gym bag, duffle bag, kit bag, or duffel bag for American Girl 18" dolls. This is also the free printable pattern for making a no-sew slide-style shoe, flip-flop, thong, or sandal to fit 18" American Girl dolls and Madame Alexander dolls (46 cm), or any other dolls in that size range. The pattern is marked with the website ChellyWood.com and the creative commons attribution symbol. The sandal pattern is marked with an easy-to-sew mark and the travel bag is marked with a more advanced sewing project symbol. This free printable sewing pattern is designed to accompany doll clothes that also have free patterns for 18" or 18-inch or 46 cm dolls like American Girl and Madame Alexander and Liberty Jane dolls.
18-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Madame Alexander Doll Clothes Patterns

Sew a #Gym Bag w/Free #Patterns for 18″ (46 cm) #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s the first of two patterns for a gym bag (sometimes called a duffel bag, kit bag, or for an alternate spelling, a duffle bag). This pattern works great for American Girl dolls, Madame Alexander dolls, and other 18″ dolls (46 cm dolls): Download Gym Bag Pattern A Here I can’t post this without saying a big thank-you to Brian Garcia for the prototype for … Continue reading Sew a #Gym Bag w/Free #Patterns for 18″ (46 cm) #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows the 18" or 46 cm doll from the Madame Alexander Doll company wearing a hand-made halter top, hand-sewn pants, and DIY sandals. She carries a hand-sewn kit bag that matches her outfit. She stands on a sandy beach with a seascape behind her including rocky cliffs and rolling waves. This 18" or 46 cm Madame Alexander Doll looks at the camera with honest eyes. She extends one hand in which she carries the DIY kit bag. The header for the image says, "Purple kit Bag Pattern for AG Dolls FREE 2" and the watermark says, "ChellyWood.com: FREE doll clothes patterns and tutorials." In fact, if you go to ChellyWood.com, you can download the free, printable sewing pattern for this kit bag (and the other Madame Alexander -sized doll clothes patterns for the other items of clothing she wears) and all patterns at ChellyWood.com are free and come with a free tutorial video showing how to make the clothing item (including this kit bag or overnight bag for dolls).
18-inch doll clothes patterns, 2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, American Girl Doll Patterns, Madame Alexander Doll Clothes Patterns

Let’s #sew a #DIY #gym bag for AG #dolls!

At the start of the new year, I did a survey. Do you remember that? A lot of people requested free patterns to fit 18″ (46 cm) dolls, like American Girl Dolls, Madame Alexander Dolls, etc. Well you talked, and I listened! Now I’m pretty new to this size of doll, so my first prototypes didn’t fit correctly and I’ve had to make adjustments. It … Continue reading Let’s #sew a #DIY #gym bag for AG #dolls!

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Please visit ChellyWood.com for FREE printable sewing patterns to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes. Free printable sewing patterns for Wellie wishers and hearts4hearts velvet dolls from ideal youtube tutorials. Image shows a Wellie Wisher doll (Kendall) made by the American Girl doll company, wearing a hand-made summer top with rickrack trim. The overlay says, "Summer top for 14" - 16" dolls" and it offers the watermark "ChellyWood.com" for the URL where the free patterns for this tutorial can be found.
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#Sewing tutorial for making #summer clothes for #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s the tutorial video showing you how to make the rickrack summer top and/or swimsuit cover-up and/or sun dress that fits the Wellie Wishers (approx. 15 inches or 38 cm tall) and Velvet dolls (approx. 16 inches or 40.5 cm tall), as well as the Hearts4Hearts Girls, which stand about 14 inches or 35.5 cm tall. To make this halter top/swimsuit coverup and/or sundress, you’ll need … Continue reading #Sewing tutorial for making #summer clothes for #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

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Image of eighteen-inch doll wearing white blouse with collar, long sleeves, and cuffs. Overlaying words state, "Sew a shirt for eighteen-inch dolls with free pattern".
Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a Collared #Shirt for 18″ #Dolls With FREE Patterns from ChellyWood.com #DIY Tutorial

Last week I gave you Patterns A, C, D, and F for making my long-sleeved, collared dressy shirt with cuffs. This pattern fits 18″ dolls like American Girl dolls and similar-sized dolls. Today I’m posting the video tutorial that shows you how to put it all together. You can find all of my free, printable sewing patterns on this page, and this week I’ll finish … Continue reading Sew a Collared #Shirt for 18″ #Dolls With FREE Patterns from ChellyWood.com #DIY Tutorial

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Image of 18-inch doll wearing a Traditional Swedish costume, along with patterns to make parts of that costume, including a Swedish traditional pocket purse.
American Girl Doll Patterns

Another #FREE 18 Inch Doll Pattern from ChellyWood.com for #Handmade #Etsy-type Folks

Here’s Pattern D for the Swedish Traditional Costume that’s designed to fit 18″ dolls like American Girl dolls and their look-alikes. For those of you who regularly follow ChellyWood.com, you know that I’m going to post my video tutorial, showing you how to make a long-sleeved, collared shirt for 18-inch dolls, next week. So as I gear up for that tutorial, I’m posting all the … Continue reading Another #FREE 18 Inch Doll Pattern from ChellyWood.com for #Handmade #Etsy-type Folks

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Image of American Girl Knockoff Doll, 18 inches high, wearing a traditional Swedish costume with bonnet, vest, long-sleeved blouse/shirt, skirt, apron, and "pocket" purse. Pattern includes sleeve and cuff -- free to print. Visit ChellyWood.com for the rest of the costume's free printable sewing patterns.
American Girl Doll Patterns

C is for #Crafty #DollClothes Shirt Pattern and It’s FREE @ ChellyWood.com

Yes, this is “Pattern C” for 18″ dolls like American Girl and many similar models of dolls. To make the long-sleeved, collared shirt shown in my preview post, you’ll need patterns A, C, D, and F from my free Doll Clothes Patterns page. This week I’m posting each of the patterns; then next week I’ll post a video tutorial, showing you how to make the … Continue reading C is for #Crafty #DollClothes Shirt Pattern and It’s FREE @ ChellyWood.com

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