Barbie waves. She wears a soft white felt sleeveless top and a black miniskirt dotted with little candy corns. The skirt she wears has a long tulle petticoat. She is also wearing bright orange high heel shoes. Free patterns for making this outfit are found at ChellyWood.com. Text: Halloween ensemble. Free sewing patterns at Chelly Wood dot com.

It’s October… Let’s finish sewing a Halloween ensemble for Barbie!

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Last week I gave you the little mini candycorn skirt project, and today I’m giving you a tutorial with lots of little stop-motion scenes, showing how to make the easiest felt shirt ever. Yes, the felt shirt project is one that has been available here, on ChellyWood.com, for quite some time, … Continue reading It’s October… Let’s finish sewing a Halloween ensemble for Barbie!

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Medieval #Snood for #Barbie: Easy #DIY

This video tutorial requires very little sewing. I have posted this one before, but for the rest of January, I want to focus on doll hats, specifically. And this one is so fun and easy to make, I can’t do a focus on hat tutorials without including this one. Remember, please like this on FB, pin it on Pinterest, and tweet about it on Twitter. Help … Continue reading Medieval #Snood for #Barbie: Easy #DIY

Image of Ken doll dressed as prince and Barbie doll dressed as a lady in waiting. Patterns available from ChellyWood.com

How to Make a #Toy #Sword, Sheath, and Belt for Ken Dolls or #ActionFigures

Monday I posted the image of Ken in all his regal, princely gear. Tuesday I posted patterns for his princely attire. Wednesday I offered up my tutorial to help you make Ken’s fancy jacket, and Thursday you saw the tutorial for making his easy-to-sew pants. But what about Ken’s necessary accouterments? What about his sword, belt, and sheath? Of course these are a must! Here’s … Continue reading How to Make a #Toy #Sword, Sheath, and Belt for Ken Dolls or #ActionFigures

Image of an Apron Designed for Barbie Dolls

Barbie Apron Pattern and Tutorial

It’s super easy to make an apron for a Barbie. Here’s the pattern for my Barbie apron and bonnet. You can download them for free. All I ask is that you like this on Facebook, tweet about it to friends, pin it on your Pinterest page, and/or reblog it (giving me the credit). I just want people to know it’s out here. Soon I’ll post … Continue reading Barbie Apron Pattern and Tutorial