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The image shows a Made-to-Move Barbie with blond hair and tan skin bent over and peering into a full-to-overflowing wheelbarrow full of harvested vegetables, flowers, and leaves. Behind Barbie is a pair of hay bales stacked on top of each other. MTM barbie wears a handmade dress and apron. The dress is made of sunflower-designed cotton Fabric and its wide skirt (which comes down to just below Barbie's knees) is trimmed in yellow rickrack. On the grass in the foreground, there are a smattering of orange and gold fall leaves. Behind Barbie is a garden scene with a bridge that crosses a still lake. Some of the foliage around the lake is turning yellow, to indicate that autumn is at hand. The image has a watermark: ChellyWood.com, a website where one can find numerous free printable sewing patterns to fit Barbie and many other dolls of different shapes and sizes.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sunflower harvest dress and apron patterns #SewingLove #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today we’re making the pretty little “sunflower harvest dress” with its pinafore apron, which fits a number of different fashion dolls (see list below). This pattern has been available on my website as a JPG image in the past, but today I’m finally converting this popular pattern set to … Continue reading Sunflower harvest dress and apron patterns #SewingLove #DollClothes

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This is a square image of the Petite Barbie wearing her handmade doll clothes. It says "free pattern" on the purple background of this image, and the watermark reminds us that these free doll clothes patterns come from ChellyWood.com
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Petite Barbie Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Petite Barbie swimsuit/bikini or underwear @ ChellyWood.com #AmMaking #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s project can either be a bikini-style swimsuit or a pair of underpants with a bra, to fit your 10 inch dolls, like Petite Barbie. In the past, I’ve posted patterns for this set to fit Skipper and other dolls, but this is the first time I’ve posted this … Continue reading Petite Barbie swimsuit/bikini or underwear @ ChellyWood.com #AmMaking #DollClothes

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This preview for a blog post about sewing basics shows a close-up of the Chelly Wood doll in her little blue apron. She stands beside her sewing room's dress form. The words in the overlay say, "Basic sewing tutorials."
Buyer's Guide, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Helpful Tutorial Videos for Sewing Basics #HowToSew #DollClothes

Overview: Today’s blog post is designed to give you all of my “sewing basics” tutorials in one location. That way, if you bookmark this blog post, you can swing back here, any time you need to review how to do a baste stitch or how to sew snaps on fabric, or any of my other “sewing basics” tutorial videos. By the way, many of these … Continue reading Helpful Tutorial Videos for Sewing Basics #HowToSew #DollClothes

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The image shows a Vintage Barbie wearing a pink strappy sundress with white shoes. She stands on a wooden floor with a turqoise background behind her. The square shape that encloses this photo is purple with white polka dots (like a cotton dotted Swiss fabric) and the words on this background say, "Free pattern." There's also a logo for ChellyWood.com on the image.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Tall Barbie, Tammy Doll Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a Vintage Barbie Dress w/Free Pattern #WayBackMachine #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This tutorial is unlike some of the other sundress tutorials I’ve created because it’s designed to hide your gathers inside the bodice of the dress. This makes it a little more difficult than most of my other sundress patterns. That’s why it’s marked with four flowers. If you’d like … Continue reading Sew a Vintage Barbie Dress w/Free Pattern #WayBackMachine #DollClothes

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Please visit ChellyWood.com for FREE printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows Mattel's fashionista tall Barbie dressed in a wedding gown with veil and Mattel's fashionista Ken wearing a handmade felt dinner jacket with lapels, a collared dress shirt, a tie, and black pants/trousers. The two dolls stand in an elegant but simple 1:6 scale diorama that includes a window on one wall, a bust of a musician, and a pillar with climbing vines surrounding it. The two dolls seem to look at one another lovingly, as two dolls who are very much in love on their wedding day! In the lower-right corner of the image, a watermark says, "ChellyWood.com: free printable doll clothes patterns and tutorials."
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Tall Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

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 sew this dress, you’ll want at least 1/3 of a … Continue reading Wedding Gown Ensemble for Tall Barbie #SewingPatterns #DollClothes

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The image shows the head and upper torso of Ariel, the Disney Princess 10 inch fashion doll. The doll models a navy blue jersey fabric crop top summer style shirt with T-shirt-length sleeves. The overlaying text says, "free pattern" and the watermark says: Chelly Wood with the outline of a shirt pattern. Please visit ChellyWood.com for free printable sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes, including this tiny little pattern for your Disney Princess or other ten inch (25.4 cm) dolls.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Petite Barbie Patterns

Free crop top pattern! @ ChellyWood.com #DisneyPrincess #DollClothes

For your free pattern, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s sewing project probably looks familiar to my regular followers. I’m trying to bridge some of the gaps in my tutorial videos by re-making original tutorials for dolls of different sizes. This tutorial shows you how to make a crop top to fit 10 inch dolls like Disney Princess dolls, Skipper, Momoko … Continue reading Free crop top pattern! @ ChellyWood.com #DisneyPrincess #DollClothes

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The image shows a Mattel "Curvy" Barbie with bright pink hair modeling a pair of handmade shorts and a handmade shirt. She appears to be walking forward in white sneakers. Her summer top is sleeveless or has a "barely" cap sleeve. It's made of felt. There are two tiny buttons near the neckline. Her shorts are made of purple floral print cotton fabric. The watermark reminds us to visit ChellyWood.com for the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making this outfit.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free summer top and shorts patterns for Curvy! #FreePatterns #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Once again, this is how I’m updating my patterns, converting old JPG images to PDFs for your easy download. Today’s project is a felt sleeveless shirt and cotton shorts, which are designed to fit Curvy Barbie and similar-sized dolls. For today’s project, you’ll need some felt, a swatch of … Continue reading Free summer top and shorts patterns for Curvy! #FreePatterns #DollClothes

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The image shows a modern Barbie modeling handmade doll clothes, including a lime green felt shirt with lace trim and lace straps along with a separate floral cotton skirt with lace trim. The doll's boots are green. She stands facing the camera. Beside her is a miniature apple barrel. If you'd like to make the outfit shown, please click on the link in the caption.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Summer Skirt and Top for Barbie #DollClothes #FreePatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This pattern has been available on this website for a while, but only as a JPG image. Now that I’ve converted it to PDF, I wanted to re-post the project for everyone to enjoy. Here’s another image of the outfit we’re making today: For this project, you’ll need some … Continue reading Summer Skirt and Top for Barbie #DollClothes #FreePatterns

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a fashion doll like Barbie wearing a hankerchief-print headscarf, matching blouse, white skirt, and carrying a black purse. This is a pattern for a headscarf and purse only, and it uses the Creative Commons Attribution label. All items are watermarked "chellywood.com"
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a summer shirt, purse, scarf, and skirt for Barbie with free patterns found at ChellyWood.com #SummerSewing #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Like yesterday’s patterns, the patterns for making this outfit have been available on my website for a very long time. And just like I said with yesterday’s patterns, I’ve re-designed today’s skirt and shirt to include more details. I apologize for the poor quality of my older tutorial videos, … Continue reading Sew a summer shirt, purse, scarf, and skirt for Barbie with free patterns found at ChellyWood.com #SummerSewing #DollClothes

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This is a JPG image that represents a free printable PDF sewing pattern, which includes a summer wardrobe to fit 11 and a half inch fashion dolls like Barbie, Queens of Africa, and similar sized dolls. This wardrobe is from Chelly Wood's older hand-drawn pattern collection. The patterns themselves do not show the seam allowances, but a 4 mm seam allowance is incorporated into the designs. This wardrobe includes patterns for shorts, capri pants, and a sleeveless summer shirt. The pattern is marked with the Creative Commons Attribution symbol.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Today’s free summer wardrobe pattern includes capris, a purse, and a summer shirt! ChellyWood.com #FreePatterns #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Patterns and tutorials for making this outfit have been available on my website for a very long time. In fact, it goes back to the earliest days of this website. That’s why the photography in that picture at the top seems a little dark. I didn’t have a very … Continue reading Today’s free summer wardrobe pattern includes capris, a purse, and a summer shirt! ChellyWood.com #FreePatterns #DollClothes

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Please note: the links to free patterns are found in the caption. This is an image of Petite Barbie wearing the long version of a sun dress and Skipper wearing the short version of the same sun dress. This pattern set is for a beginner who is just learning to sew, and it's an ideal sewing project for children learning to sew their very first doll clothes. Visit ChellyWood.com to learn more about sewing basics as they related to making doll clothes for dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Teach your child to sew doll clothes this summer with today’s #MommyAndMe #SewingProject @ ChellyWood.com

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. A while back I converted it to PDF for the Skipper Gallery of patterns. Today I’m converting it to a PDF pattern for use with the … Continue reading Teach your child to sew doll clothes this summer with today’s #MommyAndMe #SewingProject @ ChellyWood.com

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The image shows a Mattel Made-to-Move Barbie modeling a white wedding dress with silver rick rack trim. The bodice is made of white felt with silver polka dots. The bodice also only covers one of the doll's shoulder, leaving the other shoulder bare. The overlay says, "Let's sew a June wedding dress" and it shows the image of a sewing machine along with the watermark that reminds us to go to ChellyWood.com for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos showing us how to sew this wedding dress for 11 inch fashion dolls like Barbie.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

June is almost here, so let’s sew a wedding gown for Barbie with FREE patterns from ChellyWood.com #JuneWedding #DollDress

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As my regular followers know, a lot of my patterns have only been available as JPG images instead of easy-to-print PDF patterns. I’ve been slowly converting my older patterns to PDFs. Today I’m re-posting my one-shoulder wedding dress pattern as a PDF sewing pattern. For the bodice, you’ll want … Continue reading June is almost here, so let’s sew a wedding gown for Barbie with FREE patterns from ChellyWood.com #JuneWedding #DollDress

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