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On a turquoise blue square of linen fabric, we see a photograph of a small tan bear wearing a cute red hat with a turned-up brim. The overlay says "free patterns" and the watermark reminds us to go to ChellyWood.com for free printable PDF sewing patterns for making the stuffed animal shown here, along with his Paddington-bear-like hat.
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Paddington bear plush toy free sewing patterns #PaddingtonBear #FreePatterns

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How cute is this little fellow? Today’s blog post is actually a re-post, which dates back to when my best friend’s daughter was pregnant, and she wanted books for her baby … Continue reading Paddington bear plush toy free sewing patterns #PaddingtonBear #FreePatterns

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In a turquoise blue frame, a Creatable World doll with Caucasian complexion and long black hair with bangs (fringes) models a pair of cargo pants and a sleeveless crop top. The text reads, "free pattern" above the Chelly Wood logo.
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Make a swingy crop top for Creatable World dolls with today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. When I first designed today’s crop top, I was designing it to fit the LOL Surprise! OMG dolls, but once I got the thing made, I decided that although the crop top does fit her in the hips (the most challenging … Continue reading Make a swingy crop top for Creatable World dolls with today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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A Tinkerbell fairy doll models a long-sleeved shirt with a pair of trousers or cotton pants. The text reads "free patterns" over top of the Chelly Wood dot com logo. Please visit ChellyWood.com for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes, including this doll clothes outfit and others that will fit your Tinkerbell 9 inch fairy dolls.
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Let’s make a shirt and pants for Tinkerbell fairy dolls w/free doll clothes patterns!

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Yesterday I gave you the free pattern for the long-sleeved shirt, along with the video tutorial showing how to make it. And at the end of September, we looked at how we can take these pants and turn them into cargo … Continue reading Let’s make a shirt and pants for Tinkerbell fairy dolls w/free doll clothes patterns!

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In a small blue frame, the words "free pattern" are at an angle over the top of a photo of a Tinkerbell fairy doll modeling a long-sleeved shirt. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 8-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a pretty long-sleeved Shirt for Tinkerbell or other 8-inch to 9-inch fashion dolls with today’s free doll clothes patterns!

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 and free doll shirt pattern will show you how to sew a long-sleeved shirt that will fit 8 inch to 9 inch dolls like the Tinkerbell fairy dolls from Disney. There’s a whole list of dolls that will fit … Continue reading Sew a pretty long-sleeved Shirt for Tinkerbell or other 8-inch to 9-inch fashion dolls with today’s free doll clothes patterns!

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The image shows a lady loading her glue gun with spare glue sticks, and there are actual palm trees (potted plants) behind her. The text reads, "doll beach DIY."
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How to make a BIG beach diorama for your dolls!

As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Yesterday I shared some pictures of the 18 inch doll beach diorama that I built about four years ago or so: The video at the top of the page today shows you how to make your own doll beach, just like the one in the image above. It’s ideal for 18 inch dolls, but of course … Continue reading How to make a BIG beach diorama for your dolls!

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The image shows a pretty little doll's skirt with a ruffle. The skirt is made of white cotton with blue, red, yellow, and pink flowers printed on the fabric. The text reads, "how to attach a ruffle".
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How to sew a ruffle on a doll’s skirt or dress… It’s EASY!

  People who are just learning to sew will sometimes take one look at a pattern that has a ruffle, and think, “I can’t make that. A ruffle looks too hard!” But it’s not hard! In today’s one-minute #Shorts video, you’ll see that the steps to making a ruffle are relatively easy. It may also help to view one or more of these tutorial videos … Continue reading How to sew a ruffle on a doll’s skirt or dress… It’s EASY!

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This is a thumbnail image for a blog post article written by doll clothing designer, YouTuber, and writer, Chelly Wood, written about doll-sized aprons and mannequin pincushions. There's a photo of about a dozen different colored Barbie-doll-sized aprons with overlaid text that says "Aprons! Aprons! Aprons!" and below this text is the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
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What should I do with all these lovely handmade Barbie-sized aprons? #DollCrafts #DollClothesPatterns

Back when I purchased the little Dawn-doll-sized Remco I Dream of Jeannie doll, I was at a thrift store and discovered a clear plastic bag filled with somebody’s handmade, Barbie-sized aprons. I bought the whole bag for very little money, but when I brought them home, I didn’t know what I was going to do with them. And then, as most of you know, I … Continue reading What should I do with all these lovely handmade Barbie-sized aprons? #DollCrafts #DollClothesPatterns

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Here we see a vintage pink-haired Troll doll, made by the Dam company, framed by a purple, blue, and white frame, upon which it says "doll of the day" and "Trolls."
Daily Patterns

Doll of the Day: Trolls

Today’s “Doll of the Day” image is a troll doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts and memories regarding these dolls in the comments section. If you’re wondering why today’s blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, “Please keep me in your prayers!” And as always, please show your support by spreading … Continue reading Doll of the Day: Trolls

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The blue square background shows circular images from various vintage doll clothes sewing patterns surrounded by music notes, a sewing needle, and the words, "inspirational music for sewing doll clothes."
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Inspirational Music Video for Sewing Doll Clothes — Please add it to your playlists! #Sewing #DollClothes

As my regular followers already know, I’ve been terribly sick lately. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, please read the blog post entitled, “Please keep me in your prayers!” While I was confined to more-or-less bed rest, I had nothing better to do, so of course, I’ve been hand stitching doll clothes, but when I looked for “Inspirational sewing music” on YouTube, I … Continue reading Inspirational Music Video for Sewing Doll Clothes — Please add it to your playlists! #Sewing #DollClothes

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Two Lammily dolls face each other with Roman style arches behind them. The doll in the foreground is Lammily's "photographer" doll, an African American doll with a black afro hairstyle, a white gathered top, a turquoise colored mini skirt, and the doll holds a camera. Just beyond her is Lammily's "Traveler" doll dressed in a white flowing toga, with a gold belt. Her hair is done up in a high bun, with gold ribbons. She holds a yellow-gold wooden lyre. The text says, "Lammily," and below that, "Doll of the Day."
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Doll of the Day: Lammily

Today’s “Doll of the Day” image is the Lammily doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts and memories regarding these dolls in the comments section. If you’re wondering why today’s blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, “Please keep me in your prayers!” And as always, please show your support by spreading … Continue reading Doll of the Day: Lammily

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Here we see a vintage Steffie face mold Teresa doll, made my Mattel, framed by a purple, blue, and white frame, upon which it says "doll of the day" and "Teresa."
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Doll of the Day: Teresa

Today’s “Doll of the Day” image is Mattel’s Teresa doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts and memories regarding these dolls in the comments section. If you’re wondering why today’s blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, “Please keep me in your prayers!” And as always, please show your support by spreading … Continue reading Doll of the Day: Teresa

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Here we see a vintage Crissy doll, made my Ideal, framed by a purple, blue, and white frame, upon which it says "doll of the day" and "ideal Crissy."
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Doll of the Day: Ideal’s Crissy Dolls

Today’s “Doll of the Day” image is Ideal’s Crissy doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts and memories regarding these dolls in the comments section. If you’re wondering why today’s blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, “Please keep me in your prayers!” And as always, please show your support by spreading … Continue reading Doll of the Day: Ideal’s Crissy Dolls

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Here we see a vintage Tammy doll, made my Ideal, framed by a purple, blue, and white frame, upon which it says "doll of the day" and "ideal Tammy."
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Doll of the Day: Ideal’s Tammy Dolls

Today’s “Doll of the Day” image is Ideal’s Tammy doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts and memories regarding these dolls in the comments section. If you’re wondering why today’s blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, “Please keep me in your prayers!” And as always, please show your support by spreading … Continue reading Doll of the Day: Ideal’s Tammy Dolls

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The image shows the Chelly Wood doll, which is a re-painted and re-wigged spin master liv doll. This is a "doll of the day" image, and it's intended to be use to spark discussions in online forums that might help send out prayers and good wishes for doll clothing designer, youtuber, and writer, Chelly Wood, who has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus.
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Doll of the Day: Spin Master Liv Dolls

Today’s “Doll of the Day” image is the Spin Master Liv doll. Do you have one? Do you wish you did? Feel free to leave your thoughts on these dolls in the comments section. If you’re wondering why today’s blog post is so short, please read the blog post entitled, “Please keep me in your prayers!” And as always, please show your support by spreading … Continue reading Doll of the Day: Spin Master Liv Dolls

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A photo of a sewing table is overlapped by a photo of a "closed" sign on a pink background. The text above these two images says, "Out of the Office." All of these elements are on a blue background with stars and swirly white filaments. This is the thumbnail for a blog post about how Chelly Wood will be out of the office for a while, because she is recovering from West Nile Virus.
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Please keep me in your prayers!

Please keep me in your prayers everyone. I spent two days in the hospital before the doctors discovered that I have West Nile Virus. I’m back at home now, but like “Long Covid,” the after effects of West Nile Virus can lead to long-term complications. Right now I’m on strict bed rest, so I’ll be “out of the office” for a while, as far as … Continue reading Please keep me in your prayers!

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