Tag: Doll Clothes

On a purple background, a woman's hand holds up a yellow card with a blue stripe running down the left side. At the top of the bleu stripe, the Dritz logo appears as white logo image and text on top of a black background. The card holds 10 of the 12 sew-on snaps that were originally place on the card. Two of the snap locations are now vacated and holes are punched through the card where the snaps would have been.
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How to Sew Snaps (AKA Poppers) on Doll Clothes Part 1 –when the snap doesn’t have a hole in the middle #Sewing #DollClothes

Today’s tutorial is an upgraded version of a concept I’ve covered here on ChellyWood.com before. I don’t know if you’ve noticed this, but Dritz snaps sometimes have a hole running through the middle of them (which used to be essential for sewing on snaps), but lately they seem to be making them so you can’t slide a straight pin inside the little hole–if there even … Continue reading How to Sew Snaps (AKA Poppers) on Doll Clothes Part 1 –when the snap doesn’t have a hole in the middle #Sewing #DollClothes

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In this purple thumbnail image, we see an African American Mattel Stacie doll (9 inches tall) wearing a handmade pair of black and white check gingham shorts under a cute swingy orange tank top (vest in the UK). She also wears little white ballet flats. This image is overlaid with the words "free pattern." Please go to Chelly Wood dot com to download and print your free PDF sewing pattern for making these summer clothes which should fit your Mattel Stacie dolls.
9-inch Dolls, Stacie Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a swingy crop top and Shorts for Mattel’s Stacie 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. Today’s project is a swingy summer top and a pair of elastic waist shorts, which will fit Mattel’s Stacie dolls. The Stacie doll modeling the outfit is my lovely African American Stacie, but the outfit will fit any 9 inch Mattel … Continue reading Make a swingy crop top and Shorts for Mattel’s Stacie dolls with today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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

Fall is right around the corner, so we’ll need to keep our little dolls warm. A coat is easy enough to make, but capes are usually even easier! Before you read on, please note that many of my links are affiliate marketing links. To learn more about this, please see my Privacy Policy page. Thank you! You’ll notice, that in the image of Simplicity 8466 … Continue reading What are the best patterns for Fashion Doll capes? #DollClothesPatterns #ToyCollectors

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In a purple frame with tiny white polka dots, we see a little 8 inch Bratz doll modeling an A-line dress with flutter sleeves. The text reads "free patterns!" Please visit ChellyWood.com to download and print your free printable PDF sewing patterns for making this and other dolls' clothes.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 8-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Bratz Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Today we’re making a little A-line dress with flutter sleeves for Bratz dolls! #FreePatterns #Bratz

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Yes, as the heading states, today I’ll be showing you how to make this lovely little A-line dress with flutter-style sleeves, and it will fit Bratz dolls along with a wide variety of other dolls in the 8-inch, 9-inch, and even … Continue reading Today we’re making a little A-line dress with flutter sleeves for Bratz dolls! #FreePatterns #Bratz

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Here we see the African American Ken doll next to the Lammily Traveler doll with her beautiful natural hair Afro. They are dressed in traditional African clothing, including a fez, a shawl/poncho, and other garments made of African print fabrics. This image was part of a Kwanzaa celebration at ChellyWood.com and is being revisited today to celebrate Black Business Month (August). It's a great image of any African heritage holiday celebrations.
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Ken Patterns, Lammily Doll Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

August is Black Business Month! Let’s make some African-style doll clothes patterns today! #BlackBusinessMonth #Sewing

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, as it says in the title of today’s blog post, August is Black Business month. What better way to celebrate this month’s theme, than to re-post these patterns with an African American theme? This set of patterns was first posted here on chellyWood.com to celebrate Kwanzaa, but that was a … Continue reading August is Black Business Month! Let’s make some African-style doll clothes patterns today! #BlackBusinessMonth #Sewing

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With a purple and turquoise fabric quilt frame, we see see two doll clothes patterns for Mattel Skipper dolls inside the frame with a woman's torso over the top. The woman, who wears a yellow blouse, has her hands up and her shoulders shrugging, with a curious look on her face. There are question marks dancing around her. The ChellyWood.com logo appears to the side of these images.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Skipper Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Not all Skipper patterns are alike! #BuyerBeware #DollClothesPatterns

As the heading for today’s blog post states, “Not all Skipper patterns are alike!” And that’s the overall theme for today’s post. However, before I begin talking about the subtle differences between the many renditions of the Skipper doll, please note, many of my links in today’s blog post are affiliate links. To learn more about my affiliate marketing program, please go to my Privacy … Continue reading Not all Skipper patterns are alike! #BuyerBeware #DollClothesPatterns

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The thumbnail image shows a purple patch sewn onto a turquoise cloth. The words "doll clothes sewing chat" are written in the center of the purple patch. Floating in a circle around the patch are graphics of various sewing notions, from scissors, to a tape measure, to bobbins, to thread, and more. This feature on Chelly Wood dot com, is an open discussion about a sewing concept. The article will begin with a definition of the sewing concept, and then a discussion question will follow. This is a great place for people to ask questions about and/or give advice on sewing concepts related to making doll clothes.
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What do you do to prevent fray in your sewing projects? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary

DEFINITION: Fray is when the threads or weave of a fabric or ribbon, or the braiding or twisting of string or yarn begins to unravel. This is my own definition, but you can find the Merriam-Webster definition here as well. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please learn more about my affiliate marketing program on the Privacy Policy page. DISCUSSION QUESTION: What … Continue reading What do you do to prevent fray in your sewing projects? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary

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5-inch doll clothes patterns, Chelsea, Disney Princess Dolls, Enchantimals, Mini Elsa Dolls, Strawberry Shortcake Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a little pair of pants and a felt shirt for Enchantimal dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #EasyCrafts

Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. I have posted this ensemble for other dolls in the past, but this is the first time I have posted it for the Enchanimals dolls. The felt top is super easy to sew, and although they are tiny, the pants are just a basic elastic-waist pants project. So I think it’s … Continue reading Sew a little pair of pants and a felt shirt for Enchantimal dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #EasyCrafts

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Here we see the full front display of Vogue Craft Pattern #9964, which offers patterns for making doll clothes that will fit a vintage Tutti, vintage Skipper, Vintage Barbie, Bubble Hair Barbie, and vintage Midge dolls.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Old Patterns from Chelly's Collection, Skipper Patterns, Vintage Barbie

Vogue Craft 9964 vs. Simplicity 5861 for vintage Skipper, Vintage Skooter, or Modern Momoko dolls… #MomokoDoll #DollCollectors

Every now and then, people ask me where they can find patterns for vintage Skipper or Skooter dolls. Today I’m recommending this Vogue Craft 9964 pattern to anyone who doesn’t have the budget to buy an antique pattern, but wants to sew with a commercial pattern that will work for vintage Skipper or vintage Skooter dolls. Please note: when you click on links to various … Continue reading Vogue Craft 9964 vs. Simplicity 5861 for vintage Skipper, Vintage Skooter, or Modern Momoko dolls… #MomokoDoll #DollCollectors

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On a turquoise background, we see a Mego action figure that looks like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. She wears a black crop top over a red three-tier skirt made of western handkerchief-style paisley printed cotton. Text reads "free patterns!"
8-inch doll clothes patterns, Breyer Doll Clothes Patterns, Mego Action Figures, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sewing a Summer Top for 8 Inch Dolls w/today’s FREE Doll Clothes Pattern #BreyerHorses #SmallStuff

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. As I explain in the video, today’s tutorial is an older one (dating back to 2015, almost ten years ago), and back in those days, my blog was more about a personal journey. Most of my followers back then were just … Continue reading Sewing a Summer Top for 8 Inch Dolls w/today’s FREE Doll Clothes Pattern #BreyerHorses #SmallStuff

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The image shows Enderman from Minecraft. This is an easy-to-sew felt cube with a free printable PDF sewing pattern, which you can download at ChellyWood.com as a PDF file. The Enderman character is trademarked, so this is an "unofficial" pattern, designed by patern designer Chelly Wood. You can make this felt Enderman character or other Minecraft characters into a foot sack, hackey sack (hacky sack) or plush toy using a simple free pattern and felt. Go to ChellyWood.com for this and other fun craft projects for boys and girls to make / sew with felt.
Crafts and Hobbies, Plushies/Stuffed Animals, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Sewing With Boys: Make a Minecraft (unofficial) felt character w/FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #momofboys #craftymom

Yes, you’ve seen this tutorial and pattern before. I apologize for the repeat, but it’s summer vacation and moms are wondering what to do with their restless kids. This free pattern offers you something fun to do with both boys and girls, and all it requires is a little felt with a needle and thread! And let’s face it, boys LOVE this project! So for … Continue reading Sewing With Boys: Make a Minecraft (unofficial) felt character w/FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #momofboys #craftymom

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Image shows a little doll seated at her sewing machine. Behind her is a doll-sized ironing board. Her tiny, pale blue coffee cup sits at the ready near her sewing machine. The overlay says, "ChellyWood.com free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes."
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Sewing machine advice for making tiny doll clothes @ ChellyWood.com #SewingMachines #SewingAdvice

Back in 2021, I got a great question from a follower named Jacqueline, and today I’m re-posting the advice I gave her in our conversation. Here’s Jacqueline’s question: “Hello! I’m excited to get started learning to sew Barbie & Ken clothes. What advise do you have for me to keep my sewing machine from tangling thread & bunching the fabric when sewing such small tops … Continue reading Sewing machine advice for making tiny doll clothes @ ChellyWood.com #SewingMachines #SewingAdvice

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On a purple cotton background with a turquoise blue ribbon title that states in white words, "five types of trim to use when sewing doll clothes" we see a photo of a woman's well-manicured hands poised a top pink fabric, as she applies a wavy lace trim with the sewing machine's presser foot's needle in the center of the photograph.
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5 commonly used trims for sewing doll clothes #Sewing #DollClothes

I’ve already posted a whole article on the ten ways you can use ribbon trims. (Click that link to go back and read it.) So today I’m going to skip over ribbon as one of the five commonly used trims for embellishing doll clothes. Ribbon is probably the most common form of trim that doll clothing sewing enthusiasts tend to use. It’s inexpensive, it comes … Continue reading 5 commonly used trims for sewing doll clothes #Sewing #DollClothes

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Within a purple frame that has tiny white polka dots, it says, "Free Pattern" next to a photo of a Hasbro World of Love "Soul" doll wearing handmade doll clothes including a shirt, pants, vest, boots, and a hat. The ChellyWood.com logo appears beside the image.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, 12-inch doll clothes patterns, 8-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Ken Patterns, Romeo & Juliet, Vintage Ken, Whole Costumes for Dolls, World of Love Doll Patterns

Sew a Fez for Ken, a Pillbox Hat for Barbie, or a Barrel-shaped Hat for 8 inch Dolls w/free 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. This video first came out when I was working on the stop-motion video of Romeo and Juliet with Dolls. I still haven’t finished putting together Act V of that video, largely because my girls were my inspiration, and now that they’re … Continue reading Sew a Fez for Ken, a Pillbox Hat for Barbie, or a Barrel-shaped Hat for 8 inch Dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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Here we see each of the doll clothing items found in Simplicity doll clothes sewing pattern #4510 from the early 1960's. This vintage pattern includes a wedding dress with a train and veil, a half-sleeve jacket, a business skirt, and off-the-shoulder evening gown with short pencil skirt, an overskirt pattern which ties in the back, a day dress, a pair of underpants and bra (or 1950's style bikini), a super short swimsuit coverup with ruffle, and an evening gown with straps and lace bodice.
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What to do with a pattern that’s missing pieces… #VintageSewing #VintagePatterns

Some time ago, I found this vintage Simplicity 4510 Barbie sewing pattern at a second hand store. It cost me only 50 cents (American), but it was missing all of the pattern pieces except three skirts. So why did I buy it? There’s a lot more to a commercial pattern than just the pattern pieces! For example, take a look at the drawn images of … Continue reading What to do with a pattern that’s missing pieces… #VintageSewing #VintagePatterns

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