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.

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

@AveryLaneDesign’s Sew in Style is perfect for #Kids learning the #Craft of #Sewing

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. So when I heard about her book, I wanted to buy it and review it for my readers here on ChellyWood.com. With its colorful illustrations and simple instructions, Sew in Style is ideal … Continue reading @AveryLaneDesign’s Sew in Style is perfect for #Kids learning the #Craft of #Sewing

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.

Free sewing patterns for #Children’s #dollClothes @ ChellyWood.com #pilgrim bonnet

Once again, this is a re-post. You see, this week I’m making the bonnet portion of the Swedish traditional costume I designed to fit American Girl dolls and other 18″ dolls. Wouldn’t this be great for a pilgrim costume? That’s what I was thinking! If you want to make your own pilgrim outfit, using my free patterns, just scroll to the bottom of this page. … Continue reading Free sewing patterns for #Children’s #dollClothes @ ChellyWood.com #pilgrim bonnet

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".

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

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.

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

Image of AG doll wearing dress with lacy pinafore

Another #Dollstagram: #AmericanGirl Doll Clothes (Sorry — no free pattern this time!)

Usually when I post a Dollstagram, I offer my patterns as well, but this post is a special shoutout to my niece, Zoë. Her birthday was a month ago, and during her birthday week I was busy grading final exams. So I started sewing her gift late. However I wanted to be sure and post a picture of the dress I made for her, so she … Continue reading Another #Dollstagram: #AmericanGirl Doll Clothes (Sorry — no free pattern this time!)