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Image of sewing patterns used to make a hat, vest, and collar for American Girl dolls or other 18 inch dolls
American Girl Doll Patterns

Free #Bonnet Pattern fit #18inchDolls Like American Girl and #MadameAlexander @ ChellyWood.com

This week I’m still working on the Swedish Traditional Costume that I designed to fit 18″ dolls like American Girl dolls, Madame Alexander dolls, and others. This is actually a re-post. All of my free, 18-inch doll clothes patterns have already been posted. You can find them on this page (scroll to the bottom). Tomorrow I’ll re-post Pattern D, which is also necessary for making … Continue reading Free #Bonnet Pattern fit #18inchDolls Like American Girl and #MadameAlexander @ ChellyWood.com

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Here we see an image of an 18 inch Madame Alexander doll wearing a traditional Swedish costume. Around her waist is a felt, hand-embroidered "pocket," a type of purse or bag worn around the waist. The image is watermarked with the website where you can download free printable PDF sewing patterns for making this 18 inch doll outfit, including the pocket, a Pilgrim-style hat or bonnet, a handkerchief, a vest, an apron, a skirt, and a long-sleeved shirt with collar : ChellyWood.com
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We still have two more pieces to add to the Swedish traditional 18″ doll costume! #Sewing #Crafter #holiday

In case you’d forgotten, I’ve been posting patterns and tutorials for making the following Swedish traditional costume, which fits 18-inch dolls like American Girl dolls, Madame Alexander dolls, etc… I plan to re-post the bonnet pattern this week, plus post a YouTube tutorial on how to make it. Next week I’ll post the vest pattern and tutorial, and then we’ll have the whole costume! I’m … Continue reading We still have two more pieces to add to the Swedish traditional 18″ doll costume! #Sewing #Crafter #holiday

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Image of doll wearing Kjolsäcken (a Swedish pocket-purse) with overlapping words: "Make a doll 'pocket' purse (Kjolsäcken)"
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#DIY Swedish Kjolsäcken for 18″ #Dolls Like #AGdolls @ ChellyWood.com

To find the free pattern shown in this video, please visit my Doll Clothes Patterns page.  Scroll down to the 18-Inch Doll Clothes heading and download Pattern D. The Kjolsäcken (pocket-purse) is part of my Swedish Traditional Costume for 18″ dolls like American Girl dolls and similar-sized dolls. If you ever have trouble printing sewing patterns, please have a look at How to Print Downloaded Patterns. This video shows you, step … Continue reading #DIY Swedish Kjolsäcken for 18″ #Dolls Like #AGdolls @ ChellyWood.com

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#Etsy Business Advice From Julie Helmer of #Sew Dolled Up on ChellyWood.com #Kidstuff

Julie Helmer, one of my Facebook friends from a doll clothes group I belong to online, has her own Etsy doll clothes line. Her store is called, “Sew Dolled Up 81.” Here are the questions I asked her in our recent interview. Her responses include some great advice for anyone who is thinking about starting a business selling doll clothing.     Q: In addition … Continue reading #Etsy Business Advice From Julie Helmer of #Sew Dolled Up on ChellyWood.com #Kidstuff

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Free #Knitting Patterns for #AmericanGirl Dolls and Other 18-inch #Dolls!

This is a shoutout to my friend, Diane, who creates her own knitting patterns for American Girl dolls and other 18-inch dolls! If you visit her website, you can print her free knitting patterns. Just take a look at Diane’s beautiful handiwork: If you also have free doll clothes or doll craft patterns on your website, feel free to contact me about doing an interview or … Continue reading Free #Knitting Patterns for #AmericanGirl Dolls and Other 18-inch #Dolls!

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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!)

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