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Crafts and Hobbies, Pillow Patterns, Pincushions, Yarn and Embroidery

#GiftIdeas for #DIY projects w/ free #craft tutorials @ ChellyWood.com

I posted each of these projects as separate blog posts some time ago, but I wanted to make it possible to access all of the patterns and tutorials for making each project, right here, on this one single page. That way, people will have easy access to all of these Christmas gift DIY projects in one spot. So here’s everything you need to make them: … Continue reading #GiftIdeas for #DIY projects w/ free #craft tutorials @ ChellyWood.com

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Skipper Patterns

Teen #dolls (like #Skipper) have free #sewing patterns too @ ChellyWood.com

Imagine this outfit in Christmas colors and patterns. There’s so much you can do with a simple pattern like this! To make this easy-to-sew felt sleeveless shirt and elastic-waist miniskirt with tulle, please click on the following links for the free patterns and tutorials: Here’s a link to the skirt’s tutorial Here’s a link to the free printable skirt pattern Here’s a link to the felt … Continue reading Teen #dolls (like #Skipper) have free #sewing patterns too @ ChellyWood.com

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Image of ball jointed doll with handmade ironing board and cast iron flatiron. Overlay says, "Make an adjustable ironing board" implying the tutorial will show you how to make a doll-sized ironing board.
Doll Furniture, Props and Dioramas, Whole Costumes for Dolls

#Dolls ironing board makes a great #christmas #gift (free pattern @ ChellyWood.com)

Today I’m going to give you my free sewing pattern and tutorial for making this adorable ironing board. It’s about the right size for Barbie™, Monster High™, Ever After High™, Lammily™ and similar fashion dolls. To save space, I added a jeans pattern to the ironing board pattern. If you’d also like to sew jeans to fit your Tall Barbie™ (and if you’d like to … Continue reading #Dolls ironing board makes a great #christmas #gift (free pattern @ ChellyWood.com)

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free sewing patterns and tutorials. Image shows a person's lower leg and sneaker-covered foot wearing newly-hemmed pants. Overlay reads: How to hem (a tutorial from) ChellyWood.com FREE sewing patterns and tutorials.
Crafts and Hobbies, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Hem your own pants without a #sewing machine @ ChellyWood.com

When my acquaintances find out how much I love to sew, they often say things like, “I have a pair of pants that need to be hemmed,” or “I have a ripped shirt that needs fixed.” But let me just say that sewing and mending are two different things… Sewing is a creative endeavor; mending is not. It’s more like housework! Mending is when a … Continue reading Hem your own pants without a #sewing machine @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows Made-to-Move Barbie™ from Mattel wearing a pair of handmade tights made from a single sock. Overlay says, "easy sew projects for kids: doll tights" and in small print the following website is given: chellywood.com
Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Easy #DIY #Doll Tights @ ChellyWood.com

Fall is upon us, so your dolls will need something to keep their little leggies warm under their skirts! How about a pair of doll tights? This easy DIY tutorial shows you how to make a pair of tights for a fashion doll, using a sock, a pair of scissors, and a few easy stitches! This tutorial would be about a two-flower difficulty rating, because … Continue reading Easy #DIY #Doll Tights @ ChellyWood.com

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The image shows Mattel's Curvy Barbie modeling a hand-made shirt with cloth-covered tiny buttons. Each button is encompassed by a floss loop, all hand-made by the seamstress who blogs here, at ChellyWood.com.
Interviews With Crafters, Tutorials: Crafts, Yarn and Embroidery

#DIY Covered Buttons for #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Do you have a tiny container full of mismatched snaps? I know I certainly do, and some of those mismatched snaps go back to the 1970’s! But do you honestly think you’re going to locate a snap you lost 10, 20, or 30 years ago? Probably not! So what should we do with all those mismatched snaps? Here’s an idea from Susan W, who posted … Continue reading #DIY Covered Buttons for #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

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Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Teach #Kids to #Sew With this Easy Straight-Stitch #Tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

I’ve had a few requests for videos demonstrating some of the most fundamental concepts in sewing. In particular, parents wanted me to create a video tutorial for children learning to sew. Perhaps you’ve seen my video that shows “How to Sew a Snap on Fabric“. The snaps video and this straight stitch tutorial are both part of my “Easy Sewing Tutorials for Kids” video collection on … Continue reading Teach #Kids to #Sew With this Easy Straight-Stitch #Tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

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Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Here’s a simple #sewing tip: how to #sew snaps on #fabric @ ChellyWood.com

Yesterday I posted my DIY tutorial for making a super easy-to-sew felt top for Monster High™ dolls. The only hard part (for a beginner anyway) was sewing the snaps on the felt. In this video, I show you the fundamental basics of sewing a snap onto fabric. For the more advanced sewist, there’s also a trick to aligning your snaps: push a straight pin through … Continue reading Here’s a simple #sewing tip: how to #sew snaps on #fabric @ ChellyWood.com

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Image shows a soft toy bear in the likeness of Smokey Bear with overlay that says "free toy bear patterns and tutorial".
Crafts and Hobbies, Plushies/Stuffed Animals, Tutorials: Crafts

FREE #FireFighter bear #patterns @ ChellyWood.com show our support for #FireFighters

Even though August is over, fire season isn’t, here in North America! I hope some of you will show your support for our hard-working firefighters by making a firefighter bear for someone you know. It reminds us all that “Only YOU can prevent forest fires!” So here are the patterns you’ll need: Pattern 1 for FireFighter Bear Soft Toy Pattern 2 for FireFighter Bear Soft … Continue reading FREE #FireFighter bear #patterns @ ChellyWood.com show our support for #FireFighters

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Photo of Large Instagram Pillow
Pillow Patterns, Tutorials: Crafts

Make a #felt #Instagram pillow w/ a FREE #pattern @ ChellyWood.com

  In keeping with my August photography theme, I’m re-posting an older tutorial that shows you how to make an Instagram Pillow.  So here’s everything you need to make one: Instagram Pillow Project Free printable sewing pattern 1 for Instagram pillow Free printable sewing pattern 2 for Instagram pillow Free video tutorial showing how to make Instagram pillow Those patterns go back to my early days on ChellyWood.com, … Continue reading Make a #felt #Instagram pillow w/ a FREE #pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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A Project MC Squared Bryden Bandweth doll models a pirate costume while standing on a sandy beach with a harbor behind her. Her black felt tricorn hat has a Jolly Roger embroidered on the front flap. Here folded collar long shirt has lace edges along the sleeve openings. She wears a black felt vest and a pair of short trousers. Her shoes are black felt Colonial style shoes with big silver buckles.
Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Project MC2 Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

FREE #Doll Clothes Patterns: #Pirate #Costume @ ChellyWood.com

At long last, here’s everything you’ll need to make the pirate costume. As I’ve shown you before, this outfit will fit fit Project MC2® dolls, Monster High® dolls, and Ever After High® dolls, to name a few. Ready to get busy sewing? Here are the patterns and tutorials you’ll need: Pattern for the Vest, Shoes, and Tricorne Hat Tutorial for Making the Vest Tutorial for Making … Continue reading FREE #Doll Clothes Patterns: #Pirate #Costume @ ChellyWood.com

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Creative Spark Online Learning, Fan Mail, Interviews With Crafters, Links, Selling Your Crafts, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Uncategorized

Helpful Tips and FAQ’s

If you click on the question, it will take you to the answer. Do you ever take requests? Why do you give your patterns away for free? It’s really nice of you to give us free patterns. What can I do in return? Do you have any sewing machine advice? Doll clothes are so tiny! Once I’ve made doll clothes using your Creative-Commons-marked patterns, am … Continue reading Helpful Tips and FAQ’s

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Image shows a Monster High, Ever After High, and Project MC2 doll, all wearing the same Colonial style long-sleeved shirt with lace cuffs and a wide collar. The overlay says, "Sew a fancy doll shirt" and there's a URL offered: ChellyWood.com.
Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Project MC2 Dolls, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a #fancy #doll shirt #DIY tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s the tutorial that shows how to make my “fancy doll shirt” for very slender dolls like Monster High®, Ever After High®, and Project MC2® dolls. Yesterday I posted the free, printable sewing pattern for both this shirt and the pants shown in the video. This shirt or, more accurately, this tunic, is part of an adorable pirate costume. The hat, shoes, and vest pattern can be found … Continue reading Sew a #fancy #doll shirt #DIY tutorial @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image is of a sewing pattern for a doll's Colonial-style shirt and pants. The overlay says, "Slender dolls' 18th century tunic and pants patterns." The patterns are also marked with "Creative Commons Attribution" and various instructions like seam allowances and how many copies of each piece are needed to make the garments. The YouTube channel where you can find a tutorial for making this costume is found at ChellyWood1 on YouTube.
Daily Patterns, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Project MC2 Dolls

FREE #sewing #pattern for slender #dolls clothes @ ChellyWood.com

For those of you who’ve been following my YouTube channel and this website for a while, you might be wondering why the dolls’ faces aren’t shown inside the pattern. That’s something new for ChellyWood.com. Well, since I don’t own the Mattel Company (which holds the rights to Monster High® and Ever After High® dolls), nor am I afiliated with the Project MC2® show, I’ve blocked … Continue reading FREE #sewing #pattern for slender #dolls clothes @ ChellyWood.com

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Image of Barbie doll in a Quinceañera Dress
Whole Costumes for Dolls

#Dolls #princess gown #patterns are free @ ChellyWood.com

The dress shown in the image above is one of the most fundamental “ball gown” or “wedding dress” patterns in my collection. It can be used for pioneer clothes, medieval garb, Renaissance dresses, and even as a shift (undergarment) beneath pinafores, as is shown in the image below: The doll pictured in both photos above is the one I’ve chosen to play Juliet’s nurse in … Continue reading #Dolls #princess gown #patterns are free @ ChellyWood.com

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