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ON a swatch of wool fabric, we see patterns for a jacket front, a jacket back, a hat top, and a hat crown. All of these are Barbie doll sewing patterns from Simplicity 7601 hat and coat set. Because the swatch of fabric is quite small, we see that the coat front has been aligned with the nap arrow facing East and west, while the coat back has its arrow facing north and south. The hat top arrow faces east-west while the hat crown's nap arrow faces north and south. The fabric is a burgundy color with black chevron-shaped print.
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How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 3 (What do the arrows mean?) #Sewcialists #Sewing

Since Monday, I’ve been revisiting some older blog posts that teach some basics for cutting out a commercial sewing pattern. Today’s blog post is part of that series. I do have good news, though… My computer is back up and running after being in the fixit shop for most of the month of March. What does this mean? It means I have a LOT of … Continue reading How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 3 (What do the arrows mean?) #Sewcialists #Sewing

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In this photo, we see two pairs of scissors lying next to an uncut pattern for a doll hat's brim. One pair of scissors has a grey handle; the other pair of scissors has a purple handle.
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How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 2 (How do you cut out the tissue paper pattern?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

This week’s series of blog posts will break the process of pinning and cutting a doll clothes pattern, into several carefully explained steps. These are re-posts from 2022 because I’m still living my life without a working computer. Sorry about that. Before I go on, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more … Continue reading How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 2 (How do you cut out the tissue paper pattern?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

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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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On a purple frame, the Disney princess Merida doll is photographed wearing a green plaid short-skirted dress with bloomers. The words "free pattern" appear at an angle to the doll's right (the viewer's left) and under these words is the Chelly Wood dot com logo. You can find free PDF sewing patterns for making this dress and these doll bloomers at ChellyWood.com (a website for free printable PDF sewing patterns to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes).
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Free Printable PDF Sewing Patterns for Disney Doll St. Patrick’s Day Dress With Bloomers @ ChellyWood.com #StPatricksDay #DollClothesPatterns

As my regular followers know, I’m down-and-out in Idaho without a functioning computer. So I’m re-posting older blog posts. With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I thought it might be fun to revisit some of my old posts that deal with making St. Patrick’s Day-themed doll clothes. And now for my necessary disclaimer: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn … Continue reading Free Printable PDF Sewing Patterns for Disney Doll St. Patrick’s Day Dress With Bloomers @ ChellyWood.com #StPatricksDay #DollClothesPatterns

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With a tiny quilt framing it, we see an image of the McCall's 5462 doll clothes pattern on the right and an image of a Barbie doll modeling the shirt from view B in the McCall's Barbie clothes pattern on the left. An arrow points from the pattern to the doll's shirt.
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How to sew a boatneck top, using McCall’s Barbie pattern 5462 #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

If you’ve only recently started to sew doll clothes, you may feel a little challenged by projects that use a boatneck. According to Webster’s online dictionary, a boatneck top has “a wide neckline that extends toward the tips of the shoulders.” And as my computer is still in the fixit shop, today’s blog post is a repeat. That’s why it may look familiar to you. … Continue reading How to sew a boatneck top, using McCall’s Barbie pattern 5462 #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

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The image shows the Chelly Wood doll holding up a McCall's Crafts sewing pattern which displays the finished projects of a Barbie sized wedding dress, various pants and shirts, a cape, and evening gowns. The article that goes with this image offers advice for buying sewing patterns for making doll clothes, using the eBay auction platform. Please visit ChellyWood.com for additional sewing ideas plus free printable sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
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Tips for Buying Used Doll Clothes Patterns on eBay @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #DollClothes

Today’s blog post is a re-post from 2021. I’m out of the office until I get my computer repaired. Please feel free to leave questions or comments at the bottom. I’ll check those from my phone. The pattern you see in the image above is outdated, but there are some timeless patterns in this set, as well as out-of-style fashions. The wedding dress pattern can … Continue reading Tips for Buying Used Doll Clothes Patterns on eBay @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #DollClothes

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Thumbnail image featuring a prominent purple silhouette of a sewing machine outlined in white against a turquoise background. The geometric design includes a square displaying a vintage wooden spool of thread, and a rectangle showcasing the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
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Sewing machine advice for making tiny doll clothes @ ChellyWood.com #SewingMachines #SewingAdvice

Today’s blog post is a re-post from 2021. I’m “out of the office” for a while, waiting for my computer to be repaired. Back in 2021, I got a great question from a follower named Jacqueline: “Hello! I’m excited to get started learning to sew Barbie & Ken clothes. What advise do you have for me to keep my sewing machine from tangling thread & … Continue reading Sewing machine advice for making tiny doll clothes @ ChellyWood.com #SewingMachines #SewingAdvice

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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.
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Celebrating everyday people for #BlackHistoryMonth with #BlackGirlsSew

  Have you ever heard of Black Girls Sew? Watch the video above and you’ll learn a little about it. Or visit their website using this link. As part of my celebration of Black History Month, on Fridays, I’m honoring everyday people like the ladies who organized Black Girls Sew, a non-profit organization that works to teach kids how to sew. Before I go on, … Continue reading Celebrating everyday people for #BlackHistoryMonth with #BlackGirlsSew

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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