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The thumbnail image shows a purple patch sewn onto a turquoise cloth. The words "doll clothes sewing chat" are written in the center of the purple patch. Floating in a circle around the patch are graphics of various sewing notions, from scissors, to a tape measure, to bobbins, to thread, and more. This feature on Chelly Wood dot com, is an open discussion about a sewing concept. The article will begin with a definition of the sewing concept, and then a discussion question will follow. This is a great place for people to ask questions about and/or give advice on sewing concepts related to making doll clothes.
Crafts and Hobbies, Fabric, History and Research, Holiday Crafts, LOL Surprise Dolls

What are you working on, in terms of craft projects? Please comment! #CraftProjects #SewingProjects

Today’s blog post asks you — yes YOU — to answer the question, “What are you working on?” Please scroll down to the comments section to tell me what projects have recently inspired you. Be sure to check in with my Black History Month segment as well. You’ll find it just before you get to the cross-stitch graphic. In a nutshell, here’s what I’m busy … Continue reading What are you working on, in terms of craft projects? Please comment! #CraftProjects #SewingProjects

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Free Patterns! Disney princess toddler doll (Disney Animators) models a handmade A-line dress made of ladybug print fabric. This is a sleeveless summer dress with matching felt shoes. Free patterns at Chelly Wood dot com.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, 14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Doll Shoes

Free, easy-to-sew dress patterns for Disney Princess Toddler dolls (13 inches tall) @ ChellyWood.com #EasySewingPattern #fortheloveofsewing

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today’s pattern is identical to the one I posted for Baby Alive on December 4th, so if this dress looks familiar, that’s why. And your free patterns will include the pattern for the little felt shoes you see my doll wearing. Since we’re only two weeks away from Valentine’s Day, I … Continue reading Free, easy-to-sew dress patterns for Disney Princess Toddler dolls (13 inches tall) @ ChellyWood.com #EasySewingPattern #fortheloveofsewing

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The thumbnail image shows a purple patch sewn onto a turquoise cloth. The words "doll clothes sewing chat" are written in the center of the purple patch. Floating in a circle around the patch are graphics of various sewing notions, from scissors, to a tape measure, to bobbins, to thread, and more. This feature on Chelly Wood dot com, is an open discussion about a sewing concept. The article will begin with a definition of the sewing concept, and then a discussion question will follow. This is a great place for people to ask questions about and/or give advice on sewing concepts related to making doll clothes.
Crafts and Hobbies, For Sale in the Store

Here’s a quick preview for February’s upcoming sewing projects #SewingProjects #BlackHistoryMonth

I’m going to keep today’s blog post brief, but I do want you to let me know if there are events or people related to Black History Month that you’d like my blog posts to feature. Please feel free to leave those requests in the comments! I’ll spend this weekend doing my research, and as the video says, I’ll be posting facts about famous African … Continue reading Here’s a quick preview for February’s upcoming sewing projects #SewingProjects #BlackHistoryMonth

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Two pairs of felt shoes; one pair is made of pink felt, the other is made of white felt. Free felt shoe patterns at Chelly Wood dot com. When you click the thumbnail from the blog page, it takes you to the post where you can download the free PDF sewing patterns.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, 14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, 16-inch doll clothes patterns, 17-inch doll clothes patterns, 18-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, BFC Ink Dolls, Crissy Family of Dolls, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Hearts for Hearts Girls, Velvet Dolls, Wellie Wishers Patterns

Sew a pair of shoes for Disney Princess Toddler (and similar sized dolls) with today’s free patterns! #FreePatterns #Sewing

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. It has been a while since I created a new doll shoe pattern and tutorial video, so I suppose this new and different style / size for a doll shoe pattern will be appreciated, especially by those of you who sew for dolls in the 13 inch to 15 inch doll … Continue reading Sew a pair of shoes for Disney Princess Toddler (and similar sized dolls) with today’s free patterns! #FreePatterns #Sewing

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Thumbnail takes you to a page where you can find free patterns for sewing athletic wear for Disney Princess Toddler dolls. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in once corner near the Disney Animators 13 inch doll modeling these handmade athletic clothes.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, 14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Hearts for Hearts Girls, Wellie Wishers Patterns

Free Sewing Patterns: Pajama, Athletic Pants, and Trousers for 13-15 Inch Toddler Dolls (Disney Princess & Wellie Wishers) #DisneyPrincess #WellieWishers

  Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Remember the raglan-sleeved shirt for Disney Princess Toddler dolls, which I posted last week? Well today’s tutorial shows you how to complete the ensemble. Today’s pants patterns can be used to make the athletic pants, pajama pants, or the trousers you saw in last week’s video. So you can use … Continue reading Free Sewing Patterns: Pajama, Athletic Pants, and Trousers for 13-15 Inch Toddler Dolls (Disney Princess & Wellie Wishers) #DisneyPrincess #WellieWishers

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The image shows a needle and thread hovering over a swatch of heart-shaped lace. The overlay says, "Sewing with lace" and this header leads to a tutorial video that explains the many types of lace and what they are used for when sewing doll clothes.
Crafts and Hobbies, For Sale in the Store

How to add a lace embellishment to one of my free shirt patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewWithMe #SewingHacks

Today I want to talk about how easy it is to add a swatch of lace to the front of a garment, to give it an extra kick! Lace is considered a notion or embellishment, and it isn’t a necessary addition to a garment. But it can really jazz up an ordinary shirt or blouse. Before I go on, I need to make my required … Continue reading How to add a lace embellishment to one of my free shirt patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewWithMe #SewingHacks

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The thumbnail image shows a purple patch sewn onto a turquoise cloth. The words "doll clothes sewing chat" are written in the center of the purple patch. Floating in a circle around the patch are graphics of various sewing notions, from scissors, to a tape measure, to bobbins, to thread, and more. This feature on Chelly Wood dot com, is an open discussion about a sewing concept. The article will begin with a definition of the sewing concept, and then a discussion question will follow. This is a great place for people to ask questions about and/or give advice on sewing concepts related to making doll clothes.
Crafts and Hobbies, Fabric

What are your favorite and least favorite fabrics to work with? #SewingChat #Fabrics

While writing yesterday’s blog post, I realized I had already given away both of the shirts I’d made for my little Disney Animators doll, without ever trying them on other dolls. So I didn’t have a clue which dolls could fit into yesterday’s pattern. And of course, I needed this information, in order to create the bulleted list of dolls that can fit the pattern. … Continue reading What are your favorite and least favorite fabrics to work with? #SewingChat #Fabrics

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Thumbnail takes you to a page where you can find free patterns for sewing athletic wear for Disney Princess Toddler dolls. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in once corner near the Disney Animators 13 inch doll modeling these handmade athletic clothes.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls

Sew a raglan-sleeved shirt for Disney Princess Toddler dolls and other 13 inch dolls w/today’s free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SlowFashion #Upcycled

  Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I’m always trying to encourage my followers, friends, and family to recycle and re-use garment fabric whenever possible. In today’s video, you’ll see that I have made my doll’s athletic shirt (and her matching athletic pants/joggers) out of a child’s used shirt. So I’m practicing what I preach! What a … Continue reading Sew a raglan-sleeved shirt for Disney Princess Toddler dolls and other 13 inch dolls w/today’s free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SlowFashion #Upcycled

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Crafts and Hobbies, Fabric, Holiday Crafts, Interviews With Crafters, Sewing Chat

Eco-Friendly Christmas: Handmade Denim Ornaments Created by a Beloved Family Member

Today I just want to focus on someone special in my life… my mother-in-law, Anita. She’s a gifted quilter, knitter, painter, glassmaker, gardener — the list could go on and on — and this year she took the festive spirit to a new level by crafting unique, handmade Christmas ornaments and decorations for her house. Using found objects and recycling denim from old pairs of … Continue reading Eco-Friendly Christmas: Handmade Denim Ornaments Created by a Beloved Family Member

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Baby Alive doll clothes free sewing patterns for making a felt sleeveless shirt and an elastic waist simple schoolgirl's skirt. Visit Chelly Wood dot com for the free patterns. From the blog post, this image leads to the instructions page, where you can download the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making these doll clothes for Baby Alive and similar sized dolls.
12-inch doll clothes patterns, 13-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Baby Alive, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Holiday Crafts, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a super easy peasy outfit for Baby Alive with today’s free patterns! #SewEasy #CraftersCorner

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yesterday I posted pictures of three “little girl” dolls wearing this same sleeveless felt shirt and easy-to-sew elastic-waist skirt. After I’d finished that blog post, I thought to myself, “I wonder if this also fits Baby Alive…?” So I tried it on her. Lo and behold, it did! Before I go … Continue reading Make a super easy peasy outfit for Baby Alive with today’s free patterns! #SewEasy #CraftersCorner

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Camille Wellie Wishers doll models a handmade sleeveless felt shirt over a Christmas "schoolgirl skirt" made of green fabric with a white rickrack trim running along the knee-length edge of the skirt. Text says, "free patterns!" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo appears as a reference for where you can find the free doll clothes patterns for Wellie Wishers and many other dolls.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, 14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, 16-inch doll clothes patterns, 17-inch doll clothes patterns, 18-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, BFC Ink Dolls, Crissy Family of Dolls, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Hearts for Hearts Girls, Velvet Dolls, Wellie Wishers Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Quick Christmas Craft: Sew a Christmas outfit for dolls with today’s free patterns! #MerryChristmas2026 #HappyHolidays2026

  Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, if this video looks familiar, that’s because it’s a re-mastered version of a video I’ve had available on this website for a long time, but today I’m giving it an upgrade. I’ve added voiceover to the original video, a few photos of new and different dolls, and in the … Continue reading Quick Christmas Craft: Sew a Christmas outfit for dolls with today’s free patterns! #MerryChristmas2026 #HappyHolidays2026

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The thumbnail image shows a purple patch sewn onto a turquoise cloth. The words "doll clothes sewing chat" are written in the center of the purple patch. Floating in a circle around the patch are graphics of various sewing notions, from scissors, to a tape measure, to bobbins, to thread, and more. This feature on Chelly Wood dot com, is an open discussion about a sewing concept. The article will begin with a definition of the sewing concept, and then a discussion question will follow. This is a great place for people to ask questions about and/or give advice on sewing concepts related to making doll clothes.
Crafts and Hobbies, Favorite Books

10 Sewing Books You Can Buy Used Without Regrets #Top10 #Books #GiftIdeas

This list of my top “10 sewing books you can buy used without regrets” is based on a.) the books that have helped me hone my sewing skills, b.) the books that bring me inspiration to continue with my sewing projects, and c.) books that help keep my sewing projects organized. And it may surprise you to find that I’ve included more than just my … Continue reading 10 Sewing Books You Can Buy Used Without Regrets #Top10 #Books #GiftIdeas

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A pretty, bright-eyed Baby Alive 12 inch baby doll stands in a field of poppies. She wears a sleeveless A-line dress made of light blue fabric that has a repeating pattern of ladybugs and little white flowers on it. The ChellyWood.com logo reminds us that the free patterns for making this dress, plus an easy-to-follow tutorial video for sewing this dress can be found at ChellyWood.com. Text above the doll reads, "summer dress."
12-inch doll clothes patterns, 13-inch doll clothes patterns, 14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Baby Alive, Baby Doll Patterns, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls

Sew an A-Line Dress for Baby Alive with Today’s FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #GiftIdeas #DIYgifts

  Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today I have a brand new pattern for you. It’s a very easy-to-make A-line dress, and it’s designed to fit baby or toddler dolls that are 12 to 13 inches tall, like Baby Alive and/or the Disney Princess Toddler dolls. I tried to keep the instructions as simple as possible, … Continue reading Sew an A-Line Dress for Baby Alive with Today’s FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #GiftIdeas #DIYgifts

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Crafts and Hobbies, For Sale in the Store

Help me re-organize things on ChellyWood.com — I need some advice! #Goals

When I was at the IANDS conference in Chicago, one of the ladies there asked me if I could show her what my website looks like. I watched her fiddle around on her phone, confused, trying to get from the Home Page to the American Girls doll clothes pattern page. It was kind of a disaster. So I thought, “Oh man, I’ve got to make … Continue reading Help me re-organize things on ChellyWood.com — I need some advice! #Goals

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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."
Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Props and Dioramas, Tutorials: Crafts

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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