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This is the street view of the store, Home Grown Quilts, in Grangeville, Idaho, with its "Viking Husqvarna" sewing machine sign hanging from the rafters outside the store.
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Let’s take a tour of Home Grown Quilts in Grangeville, Idaho!

Last year for the 4th of July (American Independence Day), I went to visit family in North Idaho, and while I was there, I went to a quilting store called Home Grown Quilts. Breezi, the store manager’s daughter-in-law, who seemed to be in charge of the store around lunchtime that day, wasn’t just standing behind the cut counter scrolling through Tic-Toc jokes on her phone. … Continue reading Let’s take a tour of Home Grown Quilts in Grangeville, Idaho!

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Here we see each of the doll clothing items found in Simplicity doll clothes sewing pattern #4510 from the early 1960's. This vintage pattern includes a wedding dress with a train and veil, a half-sleeve jacket, a business skirt, and off-the-shoulder evening gown with short pencil skirt, an overskirt pattern which ties in the back, a day dress, a pair of underpants and bra (or 1950's style bikini), a super short swimsuit coverup with ruffle, and an evening gown with straps and lace bodice.
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What to do with a pattern that’s missing pieces… #VintageSewing #VintagePatterns

Some time ago, I found this vintage Simplicity 4510 Barbie sewing pattern at a second hand store. It cost me only 50 cents (American), but it was missing all of the pattern pieces except three skirts. So why did I buy it? There’s a lot more to a commercial pattern than just the pattern pieces! For example, take a look at the drawn images of … Continue reading What to do with a pattern that’s missing pieces… #VintageSewing #VintagePatterns

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On a blue linen background, a Pedigree Sindy doll models a halter top with a ruffle-edged skirt. The text reads, "free pattern!"
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Sew a halter top and ruffle skirt for Pedigree Sindy with today’s free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #Dolls

For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I’ve been having fun dressing my Pedigree Sindy in various doll clothes I’ve made. So if this outfit looks familiar, yes it’s posted elsewhere on my website too. But as Sindy is an 11 inch doll with a physique somewhat like Barbie’s, of course there are doll clothes … Continue reading Sew a halter top and ruffle skirt for Pedigree Sindy with today’s free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #Dolls

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This turquoise blue thumbnail says, "free pattern" and shows a vintage Pedigree Sindy doll with chestnut brown hair modeling a handmade sun dress made of a cotton fabric that is printed with various unusual fruits like watermelon, pineapple, lemons, and limes. Sindy wears yellow plastic shoes. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the lower left corner of the thumbnail.
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Sew some summer dresses for vintage Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free doll clothes sewing patterns! #SewVintage #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. The tutorial for making today’s dress will only show you how to make this dress with a ribbon strap, so to create the cotton strap we see in the “fruity” sundress version shown at the top of this page, I recommend that you go to this tutorial for making … Continue reading Sew some summer dresses for vintage Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free doll clothes sewing patterns! #SewVintage #DollClothes

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A Curvy Barbie models a handmade apron with three front pockets. It also uses ribbon ties. The text reads, "free apron pattern" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
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How to sew an apron with pockets for Curvy Barbie dolls w/free PDF sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Chef #Cooking

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. For today’s project, let’s make a little apron for Curvy Barbie! My regular followers will notice that this apron project has been available on my website under other categories, but this is the first time I’ve posted this apron project for Curvy dolls. In my “day job,” I’m a … Continue reading How to sew an apron with pockets for Curvy Barbie dolls w/free PDF sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Chef #Cooking

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The text reads "Free Patterns" and it shows a Curvy Barbie with a Kira face mold head, modeling a handmade simple T-shirt with a floral knee-length or just above the knee length skirt. Please visit ChellyWood.com for the free PDF sewing patterns.
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Let’s sew a T-shirt and short skirt for Curvy Barbie! #Curvy #Sewing

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I’m going to show you how to make a simple T-shirt and easy-to-sew elastic waist skirt, a cute little outfit that will fit Curvy Barbie dolls. Before we go on, let me say that the tee shirt is a bit of a snug fit, so be sure to … Continue reading Let’s sew a T-shirt and short skirt for Curvy Barbie! #Curvy #Sewing

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What’s the Best Book for Teaching a Child to Sew? — Sew in Style by Erin Hentzel! #CraftyMoms #CraftyKids

Full disclosure here… I’m actually acquainted with Erin Hentzel, the author of Avery Lane Design’s book, Sew in Style. She’s a member of one of the doll clothes sewing groups that I belong to on Facebook, and she’s a fellow instructor at the Creative Spark Online Learning platform. Furthermore, as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. But I actually bought this book back … Continue reading What’s the Best Book for Teaching a Child to Sew? — Sew in Style by Erin Hentzel! #CraftyMoms #CraftyKids

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11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s make a “Red Hat Society” dress and hat with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RedHatSociety #Barbie

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you’re not one for sewing doll clothes, you’re in luck! I don’t normally sell my handmade doll clothes, but today I’m selling my “Red Hat Society” doll dress and hat which appear at the top of today’s blog post. Navigate over to my online store to learn about … Continue reading Let’s make a “Red Hat Society” dress and hat with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RedHatSociety #Barbie

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Click on the link in the caption, and it will take you to a page where you can download the free PDF sewing patterns for making these doll clothes. The image shows a skirt with a ruffled edge, a pair of ankle pants, and a strappy summer top to fit 11.5 inch or 11 inch fashion dolls. The fabric is shiny, purple, and almost iridescent. The skirt's ruffle has glitter speckles on it, and the matching summer top has geometric shapes in purple, black, and gold.
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Sew a whole ensemble for the Queens of Africa 11 inch Fashion Dolls w/free patterns at ChellyWood.com #Africa #BlackHistoryMonth

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As you can see in the image at the top of this page, the Queens of Africa dolls are a lovely fashion doll with a figure that is very similar to Mattel’s Barbie. So Barbie and the Queens of Africa dolls can usually swap clothes without too much trouble. … Continue reading Sew a whole ensemble for the Queens of Africa 11 inch Fashion Dolls w/free patterns at ChellyWood.com #Africa #BlackHistoryMonth

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In a turquoise blue linen fabric thumbnail background, there's a photo of a Tall Barbie modeling a handmade winter coat or trench coat. Beside this, the text reads, "free pattern" and under that is the logo for Chelly Wood dot com.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Tall Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s make a timeless classic for Barbies: a super simple trench coat! #DollCollector #Fashion

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Back in December of 2022, I gave you a free bathrobe pattern, which was designed to fit fashion dolls like Barbie. To my surprise, I still get requests every now and then for a “Barbie trench coat” or a “Barbie winter coat” pattern. When people write to me requesting … Continue reading Let’s make a timeless classic for Barbies: a super simple trench coat! #DollCollector #Fashion

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The words "free pattern" rest at an angle in this turquoise blue square thumbnail, along the left side of the thumbnail box. The right-hand side of the thumbnail box is taken up with a photo of a lovely 13 inch Barbie doll wearing handmade top and skirt separates. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner. The top My First Barbie wears is a blue halter top; the skirt is an elastic-waist skirt with a fluttery ruffle. Click the article title to get the free pattern and read tips on how to make this outfit for your 13 inch Barbies.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, My First Barbie 13 inch Doll, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

I’ve had enough winter for a while! I’m creating summer clothes for the new My First Barbie (13-inch) doll… #CraftIdeas #NewBarbie

For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As I type today’s blog post, it’s 16 degrees outside, and two feet of snow has drifted up against our playhouse, which is where my cats slept last night, under a heat lamp. I’ll have to shovel snow this morning, so the kitties can get out to go … Continue reading I’ve had enough winter for a while! I’m creating summer clothes for the new My First Barbie (13-inch) doll… #CraftIdeas #NewBarbie

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Find your free PDF sewing patterns for making a doll's jeans or pants and a T-shirt at ChellyWood.com -- this thumbnail says, "free pattern" which accompanies a photo of a Hairmazing doll in pants and a shirt. The Chelly Wood logo also appears in this purple thumbnail frame.
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Make a T-shirt and Jeans for Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls w/today’s free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #Crafting

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I’m giving you the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making the doll clothes shown at the top of this post: a tee shirt and a pair of jeans — but of course you could make pants/trousers for your doll with the jeans pattern. Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls … Continue reading Make a T-shirt and Jeans for Hairmazing Fashion Forward dolls w/today’s free doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #Crafting

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An Elf on the Shelf Boy Scout doll models a Barbie bathrobe and pajamas for a free doll clothes sewing pattern website called Chelly Wood dot com in this turquoise-framed thumbnail image.
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Give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience with today’s free sewing patterns! #SewingProjects 4my #Elf

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Are you ready to give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience? It’s time to get crafty and stitch up a cozy flannel bathrobe and a pair of lovely PJ’s for your Elf! It’s kind of fun … Continue reading Give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience with today’s free sewing patterns! #SewingProjects 4my #Elf

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In a blue linen frame, an Elf on the Shelf boy scout doll models a red Christmas dress with a ribbon belt and a pencil skirt. He also wears high-heeled red boots. The text says, "Free pattern!" The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner.
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Is there a name for the female “Elf on the Shelf” character? Let me know! #ElfOnTheShelf #ChristmasSpirit

For your free sewing patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. The image above actually shows the male Elf on the Shelf, which is sometimes referred to online as the “Boy Scout Elf on the Shelf,” dressed in one of my Barbie dress designs. I originally designed this dress as part of a Valentine’s Day Barbie set of dresses … Continue reading Is there a name for the female “Elf on the Shelf” character? Let me know! #ElfOnTheShelf #ChristmasSpirit

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Next to the words, "free angel wing patterns" we see a Barbie dressed in an angel costume, wearing felt wings.
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Let’s make Christmas angel wings for Barbie with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasProjects #HolidayCrafts

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I’ve had this “Barbie angel wings” craft project on the back burner for a very long time! I’m sure some of you saw the angel wings when you downloaded my basic bathrobe pattern for Barbie dolls last Christmas. You … Continue reading Let’s make Christmas angel wings for Barbie with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasProjects #HolidayCrafts

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