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A purple cotton frame with tiny white polka dots surrounds the image of an 18 inch doll modeling a black crop top and bright yellow leggings. The words over the top of the doll say "free pattern" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner of this thumbnail image.
18-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Madame Alexander Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Here’s how to sew leggings for 18 inch dolls, along with my free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingProjects #DollClothesPatterns

Scroll down to the THIRD set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. As the heading says, today’s tutorial video shows you how to make a pair of leggings to fit your 18 inch dolls, and as usual, I’m giving away the free sewing patterns for making these leggings as well. In the video, I mention how easy it is to cut out your … Continue reading Here’s how to sew leggings for 18 inch dolls, along with my free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingProjects #DollClothesPatterns

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Framed by turquoise blue linen, an African or African American Chelsea doll models a tiny orange skirt and white felt top. Her photo appears just beneath the words "free pattern" in white above her head and at a slight angle. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the lower left corner of this thumbnail image.
5-inch doll clothes patterns, Chelsea, Holiday Crafts, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a Halloween party skirt and top for Chelsea dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LittleThings #DollClothesPatterns

Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s project is only a little bit different from the doll clothes we made yesterday, for my vintage Strawberry Shortcake doll. However instead of the cotton short-sleeved shirt (which, by the way, also fits Chelsea — click here for that pattern), we’ll be making a much easier felt sleeveless shirt for … Continue reading Sew a Halloween party skirt and top for Chelsea dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LittleThings #DollClothesPatterns

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Here we see a thumbnail image of a vintage Strawberry Shortcake doll with red hair cut in a bob and bangs. She wears a white cotton shirt and a little orange mini skirt. The photo is framed by a purple cotton square with tiny white polka dots. the words "free pattern" are angled above the photo, and there's a logo for Chelly Wood dot com beside the photo.
5-inch doll clothes patterns, Holiday Crafts, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a Holiday Skirt for Vintage Strawberry Shortcake Dolls w/Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidaySewing #DollClothesPatterns

Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s free pattern is a slightly adapted version of the patterns I’ve already made (and posted) for my Anna and Elsa Disney Princess mini dolls. As you’ll see in the first bulleted list, these patterns will fit lots of teeny-tiny dolls, but today they are being modeled by my vintage 1970’s … Continue reading Sew a Holiday Skirt for Vintage Strawberry Shortcake Dolls w/Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #HolidaySewing #DollClothesPatterns

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Framed by a purple and blue quilt, we see three cabbage patch dolls dressed in handmade doll clothes. This looks like it is a photo from the front of a commercial pattern. There's a "Goodwill" sticker on the front as well, indicating that the pattern was purchased from a second-hand store. The ChellyWood.com logo also appears on the image to the side of the pattern photo.
Creative Spark Online Learning, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Vogue Ginny Dolls

Turning inspiration into the real thing: doll overalls! #DollClothesPatterns #SewingProjects

Back in march, I did a blog post about these cute Cabbage Patch doll overalls, and how I was itching to design some overalls for one of my dolls. At the time, I wasn’t sure which doll to make my overall pattern for. I’d been sewing doll clothes for Elsa and Anna, because at Christmas, my niece had asked me to make some extra doll … Continue reading Turning inspiration into the real thing: doll overalls! #DollClothesPatterns #SewingProjects

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With a quilted frame around it, we see a section of a McCall's vintage fashion doll clothes sewing pattern for making a cape that will fit a fashion doll like Barbie and similar-sized dolls.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Uncategorized

What are the best patterns for Fashion Doll capes? #DollClothesPatterns #ToyCollectors

It’s fall, so we need to keep our little dolls warm. A coat is easy enough to make, but capes are usually even easier! You’ll notice, that in the image of Simplicity 8466 above, there’s an adorable cape pattern for fashion dolls. It’s short (hip-length), made of bright blue fabric, and appears to have a red ribbon for its trim. But if you’re looking for … Continue reading What are the best patterns for Fashion Doll capes? #DollClothesPatterns #ToyCollectors

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A purple and turquoise blue frame surrounds the Chelly Wood dot com logo and a close-up of a drawing of a vintage Barbie or Francie doll modeling a lovely rust or wine-colored evening gown dress with gold trim.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Tips for Beginners, Uncategorized, Vintage Barbie

What to do when you don’t have quite enough scrap fabric… #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

After my youngest daughter moved away to college, I boxed up a lot of the things she left behind in what used to be her bedroom, and I found a lovely satin pajama top that dated back to her middle school or early high school days, when she was pretty small. She has more of a woman’s figure now, so I assumed this little pajama … Continue reading What to do when you don’t have quite enough scrap fabric… #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

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The image shows Mattel Ken dolls wearing various cosplay costumes, including a Monk's robe, Medieval period costumes, and a whole cast of dolls in various costumes. The side bar says "Ken cosplay patterns." This image comes from Chelly Wood dot com, where you can find hundreds of free printable PDF sewing patterns for making doll clothes and doll cosplay costumes for dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Ken Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

12 inch (30 cm) and 12 and 1/4 inch (31 cm) Male Doll Clothes Cosplay Costume Patterns (Gallery)

Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses on the Creative Spark Online Learning platform. If you would like … Continue reading 12 inch (30 cm) and 12 and 1/4 inch (31 cm) Male Doll Clothes Cosplay Costume Patterns (Gallery)

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On a turquoise blue background, we read the words "Skates, boots, and high-tops." Below this and at a slight angle is a photo of the following (left to right): silver cowboy boots, black army boots, and white ice skates.
Crafts and Hobbies, Crissy Family of Dolls, Interviews With Crafters

The Woes of Buying Doll Boots, Skates, and High-tops on eBay #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns

Doll boots can be a lot of fun to dress your doll in, when you’re making winter raincoats and ponchos for them to wear in your fall dioramas. But if you’ve ever tried to buy vintage Barbie boots, you’ll probably already be familiar with this little problem: Some sellers on eBay are experts at hiding the flaws in their products. Then, when you buy it … Continue reading The Woes of Buying Doll Boots, Skates, and High-tops on eBay #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns

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Framed by a purple and turquoise blue quilt, we see the Simplicity 4652 Chatty Cathy doll clothes pattern for six outfits, plus under garments. The ChellyWood.com logo appears on the image as well.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Uncategorized

Chatty Cathy Patterns, Talking Dolls, and Vintage Fabric @ ChellyWood.com #Collectibles #DollClothesPatterns

Have you ever heard of Chatty Cathy dolls? According to Wikipedia, in the 1960’s, Chatty Cathy “was the second most popular doll of the 1960s after Barbie.”* Like Barbie, these dolls were the brain child of Ruth Handler. When you pulled a string, Cathy would say endearing phrases like, “I love you” and “Let’s play school.” But these weren’t the first talking dolls. You’ll probably … Continue reading Chatty Cathy Patterns, Talking Dolls, and Vintage Fabric @ ChellyWood.com #Collectibles #DollClothesPatterns

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The image shows a bare-footed Barbie doll wearing a skirt with a flared ruffle. The words above the photo of the bare feet say, "Where to buy doll shoes."
Crafts and Hobbies, Crissy Family of Dolls, Interviews With Crafters

Where to Buy CUTE Doll Shoes #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns

Almost exactly a month ago, one of my followers, Nancee, left a comment here in response to my blog post about making the Curvy Barbie High-low dress you see pictured above. Nancee asked, “Where did you get the adorable strappy, yellow shoes in today’s picture? I bought a Yoga Barbie and she did not come with any footwear – not even socks. The shoes I … Continue reading Where to Buy CUTE Doll Shoes #DollCollector #DollClothesPatterns

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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 16 inch baby doll clothes #pattern #1844

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 16 inch baby doll clothes #pattern #1844

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In a square image, the background is a cotton candy shade of pink fading to blue, while the foreground has a photo of an 1970's Ideal Crissy doll with her red hair down and her big eyes framed by long eyelashes. The words on this framed image say "Crissy, the other 18 inch doll" and the ChellyWood.com logo appears in the lower left corner of the square image.
Crafts and Hobbies, Crissy Family of Dolls, Interviews With Crafters

Crissy: the OTHER 18 inch Doll! ChellyWood.com #ToyCollector #DollClothesPatterns

Are you old enough to remember Crissy? Did you have one? Please leave a comment, whether you’re new to collecting Crissy dolls, a long-time Crissy collector, or if you just want to share your memories of Crissy play time. But if the answer to those questions is “No–I don’t remember Crissy dolls” and “no–I’ve never had one,” then let me explain. Before there was the … Continue reading Crissy: the OTHER 18 inch Doll! ChellyWood.com #ToyCollector #DollClothesPatterns

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Within a quilted frame, we see a stitched-style title that says "Doll Clothes Collars" and three different images of dolls wearing doll clothes with collars. On the far left is a baby doll in a plaid suit with his little white shirt having a pressed collar; in the middle is an 18 inch doll wearing a dress with a jacket that has a pretty pink collar, and on the right is a Ken doll wearing a Hawaiian shirt with a collar. In the lower left is the ChellyWood.com logo.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

5 tips for making doll clothes collars — all in one place @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

For the whole month of August, we’ve been learning my five tips for making doll clothes collars that really work well. But I thought it would be nice to have a single blog post that I can link to, whenever people need to find these tips all in one place. So here we go again with the tips and tricks about sewing doll clothes collars… … Continue reading 5 tips for making doll clothes collars — all in one place @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

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This image is part of a series of blog posts about how to sew doll clothes collars. This image is part of a series of blog posts about how to sew doll clothes collars. A purple and blue frame surrounds a vintage doll clothes pattern, with the words above stating "Doll Clothes Collars Part 5". In this photo, a sweet little Baby doll wears a yellow gingham handkerchief in his/her hair, along with a typical white collared shirt over which he/she seems to be wearing overalls or a vest with a jacket (also made of yellow gingham). The ChellyWood.com logo appears at the bottom of the image.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

5 Ways to Make Doll Clothes Collars that WORK (Tip #5) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

Collar Tip #5: Use Bias Tape This is my final segment offering my five tips for creating doll clothes collars that really work, and it’s the one I truly use most. I’ve been using bias tape for collars since I was in high school. It’s such an easy solution to the collar conundrum, and most sewists have a plethora of bias tape in their collection, … Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Doll Clothes Collars that WORK (Tip #5) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

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This image is part of a series of blog posts about how to sew doll clothes collars. This image is part of a series of blog posts about how to sew doll clothes collars. A purple and blue frame surrounds a vintage doll clothes pattern, with the words above stating "Doll Clothes Collars Part 4". In the photo we see the cover of a doll clothes pattern for Skipper dolls from the 1980's or 1990's, and her shirt has a ruffled collar. The ChellyWood.com logo appears at the bottom of the image.
Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

5 Ways to Make Doll Clothes Collars that WORK (Tip #4) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

Collar Tip #4: Use Felt Making a doll’s dress, shirt, coat, or jacket out of felt does double duty to make a doll’s collar easier to sew. First, you can avoid hemming everything, including the sleeves and the outer edges of the garment itself. Second, you won’t have as much trouble getting that collar to lay like you want it to. However, you may have … Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Doll Clothes Collars that WORK (Tip #4) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

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