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Free Bolero Pattern! Fits 10 inch dolls. A4 patterns available. This YouTube thumbnail shows a Mattel Skipper doll (Barbie's little sister) modeling a handmade purple floral sun dress with a white bolero over the top as a jacket. Visit Chelly Wood dot com for the free patterns and tutorial video.
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Make a bolero style jacket or short coat for Skipper with today’s free patterns! #DIYbarbie #SewingProjects

  Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Last Thursday I gave you the free pattern for making the long strappy sundress. Today I’m giving you the free sewing pattern for making a little bolero jacket to go over the top of it! As it says in the video, today’s little jacket is designed for 10 inch fashion … Continue reading Make a bolero style jacket or short coat for Skipper with today’s free patterns! #DIYbarbie #SewingProjects

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Free sewing pattern! Mattel's Skipper, the little sister doll for Barbie, shows off her handmade purple floor length maxi skirt sundress in a retro floral monochrome print.
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Here’s a free pattern and tutorial video for making a long dress that fits Skipper! #Skipperdoll #FreePatterns

  Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I’ve had the easy-to-sew long sundress (the one with the felt bodice) available on ChellyWood.com for a long time, but I have also used this Barbie pattern to create an all-cotton sundress for Skipper as well. So today’s video shows you how to do that. If you are looking for … Continue reading Here’s a free pattern and tutorial video for making a long dress that fits Skipper! #Skipperdoll #FreePatterns

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In this thumbnail image, the Chelly Wood doll (really a Spin Master Liv doll that has been repainted and had its wig hair color altered to look like the real doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood) stands beside and points at the Simplicity 7601 doll clothes (Barbie sized doll clothes) pattern envelope. The words over the envelope say "simplicity 7601" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo appears to the left of the photo. The entire image is framed by a purple and turquoise blue quilt.
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How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 1 (How do you read a pattern envelope?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

First, I need to say that today’s post is from 2022. My computer has gone back to the repair shop, for I think the FIFTH time! I’m still without a computer, which makes it hard to blog and make videos. So I’m very sorry for all the repeats. I created this blog post when a non-sewing mom reached out to me, asking me how to … Continue reading How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 1 (How do you read a pattern envelope?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

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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.
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Sunflower harvest dress and apron patterns #SewingLove #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I’m “out of the office” for the time being, while my computer is being repaired. So today’s blog post is a re-post of one of my most popular doll clothes outfits from 2021. Before I go on,  I need to … Continue reading Sunflower harvest dress and apron patterns #SewingLove #DollClothes

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A vintage 1960s Uneeda Wendy doll (which looks a lot like a brunette ponytail Barbie or a Bild Lili doll) models a handmade white tee shirt over a pair of turquoise blue capris (capri pants). She wears little white plastic pumps. The text says, "free patterns" and offers the logo for the Chelly Wood dot com website.
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Sew a T-shirt and Capris for Uneeda Wendy or Barbie with Free PDF Sewing Patterns #BarbieStyle #Crafty

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Once again, I’m adding another little outfit to my collection of Uneeda Wendy doll clothes sewing patterns, but as I’ve said before, if it fits Wendy, it will probably fit your ponytail Barbie (or your modern Barbie) as well. And at the risk of sounding repetitious, remember that I’ve got the … Continue reading Sew a T-shirt and Capris for Uneeda Wendy or Barbie with Free PDF Sewing Patterns #BarbieStyle #Crafty

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Free Patterns! A red headed World of Love doll models a sleeveless shirt and trousers or pants, both made of bright orange cotton fabric. Click on the thumbnail to learn more.
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Let’s make a fall swing top and pants for World of Love dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns! #VintageDoll #FlowerPower

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. When I was a kid, I didn’t own any of the World of Love pre-teen dolls, but my cousin Virginia did… and I was SO envious! They were the coolest dolls in town, back in the early 1970’s. According to a website called Mod Barbie and Other 70s Dolls, … Continue reading Let’s make a fall swing top and pants for World of Love dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns! #VintageDoll #FlowerPower

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Free Patterns! DC Superhero Girls Super Girl doll models a handmade cropped hoodie with a front pocket and a pair of leggings or yoga pants. Visit Chelly Wood dot com for the free patterns. Click on this thumbnail to access the patterns.
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Let’s make a hoodie and yoga pants for 10 inch DC Superhero Super Girl dolls w/today’s free patterns #Superhero #SewingProjects

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I was a little surprised when I tried this outfit on my DC Superhero Supergirl Doll, that the hood fits over her head perfectly! I first designed this athletic outfit for Barbie’s little sister, Skipper, but as you can see, it also fits Super Girl very nicely. So the tutorial videos … Continue reading Let’s make a hoodie and yoga pants for 10 inch DC Superhero Super Girl dolls w/today’s free patterns #Superhero #SewingProjects

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Thumbnail features an Elf on the Shelf wearing a long white ball gown and white felt angel wings. "Free patterns" found at Chelly Wood dot com.
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‘Tis the Season for Elf on the Shelf! Let’s make him an angel outfit… #ChristmasAngel #ElfOnTheShelf

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Some families enjoy a game of hiding their Elf on the Shelf, and one of the best places to hide him is in plain sight. Why not make him a tree-topper? In December of 2023, I published my Barbie Angel patterns, which includes a long dress, angel wings, and a robe. … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Elf on the Shelf! Let’s make him an angel outfit… #ChristmasAngel #ElfOnTheShelf

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The image shows a red miniature stocking and a green miniature stocking hung over a doll-sized fireplace. The text says, "free mini stocking pattern."
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Make miniature Christmas stockings with today’s free sewing pattern #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasCrafts

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Today’s tutorial video shows you how to make a Christmas stocking for your 1:6 scale dollhouse or diorama. Yes, I’ve posted this tutorial and this stocking pattern before, but two years ago I remastered the tutorial video to include a voice-over … Continue reading Make miniature Christmas stockings with today’s free sewing pattern #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasCrafts

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In a purple thumbnail, a Barbie models a Halloween skirt and top ensemble. Beside her are the words, "Free pattern" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
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DIY Halloween Skirts for Barbie: Spooky Sewing Series Part 1 #Halloween #HalloweenParty

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today’s “Spooky Halloween Skirt” and top project is actually the same outfit I posted last Easter, but with a couple of simple alterations. If you’re not sure what I mean by “alterations,” Scroll down past the needle and cross-stitches. That’s where I talk about the online courses that I teach, including … Continue reading DIY Halloween Skirts for Barbie: Spooky Sewing Series Part 1 #Halloween #HalloweenParty

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Moana wears a Halloween orange tank top (vest in the UK) with a pair of black and white gingham shorts. The text says, "Free pattern!"
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Free sewing patterns for 9.5 inch Moana doll’s shorts and cropped summer top @ ChellyWood.com #DisneyFan #indiepatterns

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, if you’re a regular follower, you’ve probably seen today’s outfit on a different doll. I like to re-post similar outfits on different dolls, so I can add links from (in this case) the Moana gallery of free patterns to this page. That way, people who are specifically seeking a shorts-and-tank-top … Continue reading Free sewing patterns for 9.5 inch Moana doll’s shorts and cropped summer top @ ChellyWood.com #DisneyFan #indiepatterns

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On pink Halloween invitation paper, we see various pink and purple Halloween images, including a ghost with a broom, another ghost with a party hat, two cobwebs, a purple and pink mint candy, pink stars and a moon, with an orange bat flying up toward the moon and stars. In the center of this colorful thumbnail stands a Mattel Skipper doll, modeling handmade doll clothes that include trousers or pants and a top or vest. The text reads, "Skipper is going to a Halloween party, where there will be free sewing patterns. YAY!" The URL for ChellyWood.com is given as the location where you can learn more.
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Crafting a Spooktacular Halloween: Free Sewing Patterns for Skipper & Stacie Dolls #HalloweenParty #CraftProjects

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Incorporate creativity into your Halloween celebrations with my free sewing patterns designed for vintage 1980’s Skipper and modern Stacie dolls. This blog post will guide you through a fun and engaging party craft project that parents and children alike will enjoy. If you’re worried your guests won’t have the right dolls … Continue reading Crafting a Spooktacular Halloween: Free Sewing Patterns for Skipper & Stacie Dolls #HalloweenParty #CraftProjects

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Sew a basic party dress for Barbie with free A4 and American patterns @ ChellyWood.com #UKsewing #DollsClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This party dress has been available on my website for some time now, and in fact, it’s one of the most popular patterns on my website! But in the past, I didn’t know how to convert my patterns into A4 printer paper patterns. (A4 patterns are the kind used … Continue reading Sew a basic party dress for Barbie with free A4 and American patterns @ ChellyWood.com #UKsewing #DollsClothes

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A thumbnail image says "free pattern" and shows a photo of Rainbow High's Sheryl character doll wearing a bright pink pinafore dress with white trim.
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How to Make a Rainbow High summer dress (with free patterns) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingPatterns #RainbowHigh

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s sundress will fit both the 10-and-three-quarters-inch Strawberry Shortcake dolls and 10-inch Rainbow High dolls, as you’ll see in the second set of bullets (below). Today’s little summer dress pattern can also serve as a pinafore over the top of the short-sleeved longer dress that I posted for Strawberry … Continue reading How to Make a Rainbow High summer dress (with free patterns) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingPatterns #RainbowHigh

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In this purple thumbnail, Barbie has her arms spread out like she's twirling around in her orange poodle skirt and white long-sleeved shirt. The text reads "Free pattern!" next to the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
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Barbie poodle skirt free patterns and tutorials (fits most 11 inch fashion dolls) #1950s #RetroSewing

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As the title clearly states, today’s fashion doll clothes tutorial shows you how to use my free printable PDF sewing pattern to make a circle skirt with a sewn-on poodle patch (AKA a “poodle skirt”), like women commonly wore in the 1950’s to sock hops and school dances. Today’s … Continue reading Barbie poodle skirt free patterns and tutorials (fits most 11 inch fashion dolls) #1950s #RetroSewing

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