Barbie Doll Cast of Romeo and Juliet

Who’s Who in #Shakespeare’s #RomeoandJuliet: Cast of #Dolling Characters

I took this photo today. It shows who’s who in my up-coming stop-motion production of Romeo and Juliet: I’d like to re-post each doll’s costume, with links to the patterns in the posts. I’ll start with the doll in the back row, far left tomorrow; then I’ll move to the extra in the diamond top; then I’ll post Rosaline’s dress, etc… Watch for those postings … Continue reading Who’s Who in #Shakespeare’s #RomeoandJuliet: Cast of #Dolling Characters

Image of Ken Doll dressed handsomely in prince costume. Title overlay says, "Sewing Tutorial."

#Sew Some #Crafty Pants for Ken or #BarbieDolls

This week, on ChellyWood.com, I’m going to show you how to make various kinds of pants for Ken or Barbie. I’ll start with my most popular video, the basic pants with a snap for Ken dolls. Then, throughout this week, I’ll show other styles, including elastic-waist pants, bi-colored pants, and the pants I’ve made for Romeo in my upcoming Barbie/Ken/Momoko version of Shakespeare’s famous tale … Continue reading #Sew Some #Crafty Pants for Ken or #BarbieDolls

Image of pattern for ken doll pants/trousers.

Sew Romeo Pants for #BarbieDolls, #BJDs or Other Fashion #Toys

Earlier this week, I showed you how to make Romeo’s doublet for Ken dolls, and I included a free, printable pattern and YouTube video tutorial showing exactly how to make it. Today I’m sharing my pattern for Romeo’s bi-colored pants. They fit Ken, some BJDs, and other Fashion dolls in the 1/6 scale. You’re free to download and print all of my patterns, but please … Continue reading Sew Romeo Pants for #BarbieDolls, #BJDs or Other Fashion #Toys

Image of a Ken doll wearing muffin cap, medieval bi-colored pants, boots, a cape, and puff-sleeves.

#Sew a Puff-Sleeve Shirt for #Ken or #BarbieDoll

The picture below shows my Ken doll dressed as Count Paris for my up-coming YouTube production of Romeo and Juliet. This week I’ll show you how to make his puff-sleeve shirt, his bi-colored trousers, and his vest. I also have YouTube videos that demonstrate how to make his boots, his muffin cap, and a cape for Ken, as well as a DIY tutorial for making swords … Continue reading #Sew a Puff-Sleeve Shirt for #Ken or #BarbieDoll

Image showing Ken doll in Renaissance clothing

#Sew a #Renaissance #Prince Costume for Ken Dolls

This week I’ll be sewing this Renaissance “prince” costume for my Ken doll. (He’ll actually be playing Mercutio in my upcoming YouTube video for Romeo and Juliet.) The pattern and tutorial I’ll be posting this week will show you how to  make the bi-colored trousers, a doublet with sleeves, and the boots you see pictured below. Monday: I’m posting the picture of the final product Tuesday: I’ll post … Continue reading #Sew a #Renaissance #Prince Costume for Ken Dolls

Video tutorial about how to make a Harlequin mask for a Barbie-sized doll

Video Tutorial for Making a Harlequin Mask for Barbie or Momoko Dolls for Halloween

Here’s my video tutorial about how to make a Harlequin mask for Barbie or Momoko dolls, for Halloween or Mardi Gras:  And here’s your free printable PDF pattern for the mask. Remember, if you enjoy my patterns and tutorials, please show your appreciation for them by sharing knowledge of this website with friends, family, and your own followers on social media. Thank you! Continue reading Video Tutorial for Making a Harlequin Mask for Barbie or Momoko Dolls for Halloween

Please click on the caption below the image to find the pattern and tutorial video for making a fashion doll Mardi Gras style mask that will fit lots of dolls like Bratz, Momoko, Barbie dolls, and many other fashion dolls.

#Harlequin #Mask for Barbie Dolls for #Halloween

This week I’ll be showing you how to make your own Harlequin or Mardi Gras mask for Barbie or Momoko dolls, using the following materials: Sheet of Foam Colored Toothpick Paint Glitter Glue Feathers Hole Punch This is a great project to do with little girls, in anticipation of Halloween. It takes very little time and effort, and as you can see, the supplies needed … Continue reading #Harlequin #Mask for Barbie Dolls for #Halloween

Header for video tutorial on how to sew a Barbie doll dress

#BarbieDoll Dress #Sewing Tutorial for Old-Fashioned Pinafore — With Printable Doll Dress #Pattern

If you enjoy my tutorial videos and would like me to produce more, please show your appreciation by hitting the FB “Like” button, pinning the video to your Pinterest page, and/or tweeting about it. Want to see more video tutorials like this one? Please visit my YouTube channel. All of my patterns are free to print on this page, and if you’re wondering why I … Continue reading #BarbieDoll Dress #Sewing Tutorial for Old-Fashioned Pinafore — With Printable Doll Dress #Pattern

Image of Ken doll dressed as a monk

Here’s the #FriarLawrence Theatrical #Costume that I Made for My #Texas A&M Ken Doll!

Oh my gosh! I had so much fun taking pictures of Ken in his Friar Lawrence costume! I ended up deleting a bunch of them because it’s ridiculous to keep fifty pics of the same doll! This Friar Lawrence is truly photogenic! Tomorrow I’m going to post the pattern and tutorial for making Friar Lawrence’s clever sandals. They sort of look like Jesus’ sandals, don’t … Continue reading Here’s the #FriarLawrence Theatrical #Costume that I Made for My #Texas A&M Ken Doll!

Want to Win #FreeStuff? I’ll be giving away my home-made #dollclothes after filming #RomeoandJuliet!

As I’ve mentioned before on this blog, my daughters and I have been designing sets, costumes, props, and more for an up-coming production of Romeo and Juliet with Barbie dolls (and similar sized dolls). Today I’m bragging about the costume I made for my World of Love “Soul” doll. She’ll be playing the role of Romeo’s close kinsman, Benvolio. I realize Soul (from Hasbro’s World … Continue reading Want to Win #FreeStuff? I’ll be giving away my home-made #dollclothes after filming #RomeoandJuliet!

Image of Hasbro World of Love Soul doll wearing hand-made, flannel hat

Free Printable Pattern for #Sewing a #DollHat

Here’s my pattern for a doll hat that fits Barbie, Momoko, or World of Love dolls (Hasbro). All I asks in return is that you like it, tweet about it, pin it, and/or use other social media to share it with friends! When you download this, it’s important that you understand the pattern must be printed as a full-sized sheet of paper. So you might … Continue reading Free Printable Pattern for #Sewing a #DollHat

Image of an Apron Designed for Barbie Dolls

Barbie Apron Pattern and Tutorial

It’s super easy to make an apron for a Barbie. Here’s the pattern for my Barbie apron and bonnet. You can download them for free. All I ask is that you like this on Facebook, tweet about it to friends, pin it on your Pinterest page, and/or reblog it (giving me the credit). I just want people to know it’s out here. Soon I’ll post … Continue reading Barbie Apron Pattern and Tutorial

Romeo and Juliet free printable costume patterns for Barbie and Ken dolls Momoko dolls Blythe dolls 1/6 scale

Doll Pattern: a Sheath, Belt, and Bell Guard for Barbie Dolls

As you may recall, my daughters and I are producing a Barbie doll version of Romeo and Juliet, starring Momoko’s (from Sekiguchi Petworks) Too Cute Marine as Juliet and Texas A&E Ken as Romeo. For this production, we’ve had to create a number of miniature props, including Barbie-sized swords. Here’s the pattern I used for the sword’s bell guard, its sheath, and its belt. Feel … Continue reading Doll Pattern: a Sheath, Belt, and Bell Guard for Barbie Dolls

Tutorial for Making Barbie Furniture

Tutorial: How to Make Miniature Swords for Toy Dolls and Action Figures!

Today I attended my daughter’s “stage fighting” class at Theater Camp. Her teacher asked me to come and speak about fencing, as I’ve taught fencing for 20+ years. I also brought along my Barbie’s Romeo and Juliet costumes that I’ve been working on, since the costumes include miniature swords. All the kids wanted to know how I made those tiny little swords! So I put … Continue reading Tutorial: How to Make Miniature Swords for Toy Dolls and Action Figures!