Mattel's Barbie models a black felt shirt with a short shamrock black-and-green print cotton skirt that has a layer of tulle under it. The doll stands on the sand at a beach with the coastline behind her.

Easy DIY for #kids: make your #Barbie #dolls’ clothes! (FREE patterns)

To make this simple, easy-to-sew felt sleeveless shirt and elastic-waist miniskirt with tulle, please click on the following links for the free patterns and tutorials: Here’s a link to the skirt’s tutorial Here’s a link to the free printable skirt pattern Here’s a link to the felt top’s tutorial Here’s a link to the felt top’s free pattern (you’ll only use the bodice portion) Chelly Wood’s … Continue reading Easy DIY for #kids: make your #Barbie #dolls’ clothes! (FREE patterns)

Image shows Barbie, Skipper, and Curvy Barbie all wearing the same skirt design, which has been hand-made using the pattern found at ChellyWood.com (URL is on the watermark and also says, "Free doll clothes patterns and tutorials).

Sew a MiniSkirt with #Tulle for #FashionDolls w/FREE Pattern

I need to start out by apologizing to those of you who are regular followers. The next six posts are going to seem like repeats, but that’s because I’m trying to update my Gallery Page. With each post, I’m creating images for the Gallery Page, and offering links to the patterns and tutorials for each of the outfits I made for St. Patrick’s Day. Of course … Continue reading Sew a MiniSkirt with #Tulle for #FashionDolls w/FREE Pattern

A Spin Master Liv doll wears a pair of black elastic-waist pants and a simple white felt shirt. She stands in front of a red brick wall on a concrete floor. Her hair is long and black with bangs (fringe). She wears a pair of red and black handmade slip-on shoes.

Mix-N-Match 4: Liv #dolls’ free #dollclothes #sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com

The Spin Master Liv® dolls are such elegant creatures, aren’t they? I just love to design clothes for them, and I really like working with them in stop-motion. That’s because they’re nearly as articulated as the MTM Barbies®, their glassy eyes look almost real, and their joints look very natural when exposed. Would you like to make the outfit my Liv® doll is wearing? I … Continue reading Mix-N-Match 4: Liv #dolls’ free #dollclothes #sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com

Image shows the Eiffel Tower above the Paris skyline. Overlay says "Where to Buy Fabric in Paris!"

Where to Shop for #Fabric in #Paris

Do you ever wonder what the fashion capital of the world has to offer to a sewist? Well, Paris is not called the “fashion capital of the world” without a good reason. Last summer I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Paris, and of course, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to shop for fabric while I was there! I’d like to thank my friend Jocy, … Continue reading Where to Shop for #Fabric in #Paris

Interview With #DollBed #Designer Kitina Boswell @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram

Would you like to buy a beautiful doll bed for your dioramas and promotional photographs? Kitina Boswell makes some gorgeous beds for dolls, and her prices are affordable. When I saw her lovely beds on Facebook recently, I asked Katina for a quick interview. Today I’ll share that interview with you, right here on ChellyWood.com: Q: Hi Kitina. I’m just amazed by the beautiful doll … Continue reading Interview With #DollBed #Designer Kitina Boswell @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram