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The image shows an African American or African doll wearing her underpants and bra. All around her are images of outfits someone has made for her. She stands next to a tape measure.
Doll Measurements, Interviews With Crafters

Should I bring back doll sewing measurements? Your opinion is needed! #Sewing #TapeMeasureTuesday

I used to do a blog post under the category “Tape Measure Tuesday,” and I’ve been thinking about bringing this feature back. After all, when it comes to sewing, measurements are important! They help you decide whether or not your favorite doll can swap clothes (and sewing patterns) with other dolls of a similar size and shape. Today I’d like to get a little feedback … Continue reading Should I bring back doll sewing measurements? Your opinion is needed! #Sewing #TapeMeasureTuesday

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In a turquoise blue and purple fabric quilted frame, we see the logo for the Chelly Wood dot com free doll clothes pattern website, along with an image of the McCall's Crafts doll clothes pattern number 2862, which offers six different baby doll outfits including two variations on doll pajamas or PJ's including a nightgown and a pair of footie pajamas.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection

Baby Doll Pajamas with McCall’s Crafts Pattern 2862 #DollClothes #DollClothesPatterns

I get requests for doll pajamas all the time, and occasionally I’ll mention McCall’s Crafts Pattern #2862 as a good option. What my fans and followers don’t realize is that pajama patterns are readily available for nearly all the dolls I’ve designed patterns for… right here on ChellyWood.com! Yep. If there’s a dress pattern, it can become a nightgown pattern. It just depends upon how … Continue reading Baby Doll Pajamas with McCall’s Crafts Pattern 2862 #DollClothes #DollClothesPatterns

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In this image, the Chelly Wood doll (a spin master Liv doll in a grey wig) holds out her hand toward an open cardboard box. The words above the box say Fab Scrap unboxing and Swimsuit Fabric. Inside the box, we can see purple swimsuit fabric spilling over the edge of the box.
Charity Work, Crafts and Hobbies, Links, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Crafts

Fabric Scrap Haul from FabScrap, a fabric recycling center in New York #Sustainability #TextileWaste

Please consider sharing this video on social media, to help spread the word about FabScrap, and the good things they’re doing to help our planet. I’m not sure where I first heard about FabScrap. It could have been from my sister, who is super conscientious about being good to our beautiful planet earth. In any case, I wasn’t sure whether or not FabScrap would be … Continue reading Fabric Scrap Haul from FabScrap, a fabric recycling center in New York #Sustainability #TextileWaste

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This is a quilted frame surrounding an image of vintage Simplicity doll clothes pattern number 1844 along with the logo for the free doll clothes pattern website Chelly Wood dot com.
16-inch doll clothes patterns, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection

The trim makes all the difference with vintage Simplicity 1844, a #vintage 16 inch baby doll pattern for #dollclothes

When I was a little girl, any doll dress that had lace, rickrack, or ribbon trim was always a favorite of mine. My cousin and I would “do a pick” for doll clothes before we started our play time. That’s where you lay out all the doll clothes on a bed, table, or floor, and take turns picking which doll clothes were part of your … Continue reading The trim makes all the difference with vintage Simplicity 1844, a #vintage 16 inch baby doll pattern for #dollclothes

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Chelly's Books, Crafts and Hobbies, Favorite Books, Greenbrier Dolls, Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

What is rickrack trim? And how do you use it? @ChellyWood.com #dollclothes #sewingproject

  Today’s tutorial video shows you how to use rickrack trim, like the trim shown at the bottom of the dress below: Today’s tutorial video is actually a re-post. To learn why I’m doing so many re-posts on my website, revisit the blog post called, “There’s a CAT in my Sewing Room!” While I’m gone, feel free to look over some of the basic sewing … Continue reading What is rickrack trim? And how do you use it? @ChellyWood.com #dollclothes #sewingproject

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The image shows the Chelly Wood doll (a Spin Master Liv doll that has been repainted to look like the real doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood) standing on the set of the Chelly Wood doll clothes sewing tutorial videos, with lights and the background of her stage. The text reads, "Chelly's Sewing Room" and "Behind the Scenes." There's a laugh-until-you-cry emoji over the image of the Chelly doll in her sewing room.
Crafts and Hobbies, Doll Furniture, Doll Makeovers, Doll Play Videos, Props and Dioramas, Tutorials: Crafts

A look at my miniature doll sewing room “behind the scenes” (with bloopers) @ ChellyWood.com #BehindTheScenes #Miniatures

  Have you ever wondered how I made the tiny sewing room that appears at the start of my sewing tutorials? Today I’m going to show you how I made my original sewing room, some of the problems I’ve had with it, changes I’ve made to it, and a few tips/tricks for building your own dioramas. I threw in a quick look at bloopers and … Continue reading A look at my miniature doll sewing room “behind the scenes” (with bloopers) @ ChellyWood.com #BehindTheScenes #Miniatures

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Framed by turquoise blue, we see a Disney Princess Elsa toddler doll modeling a shirt and skirt that are handmade. The text over her head reads "free pattern" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner.
15-inch doll clothes patterns, Wellie Wishers Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew this precious outfit for Disney Princess Toddler dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #CraftyMoms #DollClothesPatterns

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I like to call this my “mermaid skirt” for 14 to 15 inch dolls like Wellie Wishers, Hearts for Hearts girls, Disney Princess 13-14 inch dolls, and similar-sized dolls. I call it that because, if you look closely, the fabric of the skirt is decorated with sea creatures, including cute little … Continue reading Sew this precious outfit for Disney Princess Toddler dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #CraftyMoms #DollClothesPatterns

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The image shows the Difficulty Scale for Chelly's flowers. These are purple flowers with turquoise blue center. Lowest on the difficulty scale is a single flower. The most difficult projects have five flowers.
Interviews With Crafters, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Helpful Tips and FAQ’s for People Who Love to Sew for Dolls #DollClothes #SewingTips

The following information is also found on my “Frequently Asked Questions” page (i.e. FAQ’s). You may have noticed that my difficulty scale’s flowers have changed colors over time. You can tell how old my patterns are by the colors of the flowers on them. Now this doesn’t seem related, but actually it is… My oldest daughter graduated from Idaho State University recently with a college … Continue reading Helpful Tips and FAQ’s for People Who Love to Sew for Dolls #DollClothes #SewingTips

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Framed by a blue and purple quilt, the ChellyWood.com logo accompanies a close-up image of Simplicity 4883 Ideal Tammy doll clothes patterns and a pattern for making a shoe box closet that would work for most 11 inch or 12 inch fashion dolls like Ideal Tammy, Mattel's Barbie dolls, Rainbow High dolls, and dozens of other fashion dolls in this size range.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Tammy Doll Patterns, Tape Measure Tuesday, Tips for Beginners

Learning to alter doll clothes patterns with Ideal Tammy Doll patterns #CollectibleDolls #TapeMeasureTuesday #DollClothesPatterns

What we now call Ideal Toy Corporation’s vintage Tammy dolls was the original fashion doll, back when the idea of a “fashion doll” was still pretty new. She was called, “The doll you love to dress!” The image above shows my Tammy doll and the Chelly doll holding up vintage Simplicity pattern 4883 for sewing a wardrobe to fit Tammy dolls. This pattern (not this … Continue reading Learning to alter doll clothes patterns with Ideal Tammy Doll patterns #CollectibleDolls #TapeMeasureTuesday #DollClothesPatterns

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This image shows Chelly Wood's sewing goals printable digital sewing planner sheet, filled out with Chelly's goals for 2023. Beside the image of the goal sheet is a hot pink text that says hashtag goals!
Charity Work, Crafts and Hobbies, Doll Clothes for Sale, Interviews With Crafters, Selling Your Crafts

My goals for 2023! #SewingGoals #DigitalPlanner

The goal sheet shown in the image at the top of this page is easy to download and available as a PDF document that you can purchase in color or in greyscale, in my Etsy store for a whoppin’ 99 cents (American)! Please consider supporting the Chelly Wood library of free, printable PDF sewing patterns, by purchasing your own printable goal sheet from my Etsy … Continue reading My goals for 2023! #SewingGoals #DigitalPlanner

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This thumbnail shows a Dora Explorer doll wearing a pair of overalls and a tiny handmade shirt. The words "free pattern" overlap the image slightly. The frame is a turquoise blue linen fabric. The ChellyWood.com logo appears in the lower left corner.
8-inch doll clothes patterns, Dora the Explorer Dolls, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s sew springtime overalls and a shirt for a Dora and Friends 8″ doll w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #springtime #DollClothesPatterns

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. I actually designed today’s overalls in my latest Creative Spark class, “How to Design Doll Pants Patterns from Scratch.” This class only costs $19.99, and you get a free pattern for the 18″ doll (American Girl-sized) version of the overalls with … Continue reading Let’s sew springtime overalls and a shirt for a Dora and Friends 8″ doll w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #springtime #DollClothesPatterns

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A quilted frame surrounds the Chelly Wood website logo and Simplicity doll clothes craft pattern number 9144, published in 1989.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Uncategorized

How to choose ribbons for doll clothes #OffrayRibbon #DollClothes

Today I’m using a 1989 Simplicity Craft doll clothes pattern (number 9144) to discuss the many uses of ribbons when making doll clothes. If you take a closer look at the outfits offered in Simplicity Craft Pattern 9144, you’ll see that 5 of the 7 outfits suggested on the cover include ribbon, and these patterns are for large baby dolls: I love that the pattern … Continue reading How to choose ribbons for doll clothes #OffrayRibbon #DollClothes

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The image shows a photo of a Breyer Rider doll called Veterinarian Laura, who is modeling a pair of wide legged blue pants or denim jeans, for riding model horses. She also wears a red and white striped long sleeved top. The text reads "free pattern."
8-inch doll clothes patterns, Breyer Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a pair of wide-leg pants or jeans for Breyer Riders and other 8 inch dolls w/today’s #FreePatterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Today’s video shows you how to make a pair of elastic-waist, wide-legged jeans or pants, which will fit many 8 inch dolls, including, but not limited to, the Breyer Riders (dolls suited to ride Breyer Model Horses). There’s a list of … Continue reading Sew a pair of wide-leg pants or jeans for Breyer Riders and other 8 inch dolls w/today’s #FreePatterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns

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On a purple cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots (the backdrop color) we see an orange cat wearing spectacles, seated at a sewing machine. Pink fabric is in the machine, and the cat's facial expression clearly shows her frustration, even though she carries her white-tipped tail high as she sits at the sewing machine with grumpy whiskers.
Charity Work, Crafts and Hobbies, Creative Spark Online Learning, Interviews With Crafters

There’s a CAT in my Sewing Room! #CharityProject #FeralCat

It has always been my goal to build a sustainable business income that will help me endure any hardships my family and I may face, once I retire from my day job as a school librarian (my retirement is scheduled for 2026 — three years away). However, as I said in my March 15th blog post, the income for this website actually dropped by about … Continue reading There’s a CAT in my Sewing Room! #CharityProject #FeralCat

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A Judy Littlechap doll models a handmade doll dress while standing beside a vintage Tressy doll clothes sewing pattern (Simplicity 5731 Tressy Wardrobe).
Littlechap Dolls, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Plushies/Stuffed Animals, Tips for Beginners

The Saga of Judy Littlechap’s Wardrobe Continues #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns

Last Monday, I told you that I had decided to allow myself to be inspired by making my Barbie a vintage dress from Simplicity 5731, a wardrobe pattern for vintage Tressy dolls. My plan was to first make the dress in View 1 (above) for my vintage Barbie. Then, once I was comfortable with the pattern, I’d create a similar one for my Judy Littlechap doll … Continue reading The Saga of Judy Littlechap’s Wardrobe Continues #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns

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