Tag: Doll Clothes

Thumbnail image featuring a prominent purple silhouette of a sewing machine outlined in white against a turquoise background. The geometric design includes a square displaying a vintage wooden spool of thread, and a rectangle showcasing the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
Crafts and Hobbies, Sewing and Fashion History, Sewing Chat, Tips for Beginners

What is the best brand of sewing machine for home use? And what type of machine did you learn to sew on? #Sewing #LearningToSew

Last week we shared our favorite brands of irons. Today I want to hear about what brand of sewing machine you use, and is it a good one or not? I’ll also share the brands I’ve used over the years, along with my own opinion about each of them. However, before I start describing sewing machines, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As … Continue reading What is the best brand of sewing machine for home use? And what type of machine did you learn to sew on? #Sewing #LearningToSew

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Various sewing and crafting notions like thread, a tape measure, scissors, and a writing utensil swirl around the words "Sewing Vocab" in a thumbnail frame. This is the default thumbnail for the sewing picture dictionary (or sewing glossary with pictures) on ChellyWood.com, a website that offers free printable PDF sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
Crafts and Hobbies, Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures, Sewing Chat, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What is bias tape used for? #SewWithMe #SewingVocabulary

DEFINITION:  Bias tape is fabric that has been cut on the bias, making it very flexible. When folded and sewn around a circular edge, its flexibility keeps it from winding in waves (as can be problematic in a rolled hem). This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find other definitions as well. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from … Continue reading Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What is bias tape used for? #SewWithMe #SewingVocabulary

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A blue and white modern looking iron is pictured with the text "What are the best brands for irons?" above the image. This blue and white iron is similar in style to the Hot-2-Trot Sunbeam that's mentioned in Chelly Wood's article about the best irons for sewing doll clothes.
Crafts and Hobbies, Fabric, Sewing Chat, Tips for Beginners

What’s the best small iron for sewing projects? #SewingTips #SewingMeetUp

Once in a while I get questions from followers about the everyday tools I sometimes take for granted, like the types of irons I use for my doll clothes sewing projects. Recently, in fact, someone left a comment on one of my YouTube tutorials, asking about the small, pink, travel-sized iron that appears in that particular video. So today, I’m going to share that information … Continue reading What’s the best small iron for sewing projects? #SewingTips #SewingMeetUp

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On a purple square thumbnail background a Consuelo doll (from the Hearts for Hearts Girls doll collection of internationally-themed dolls) models a handmade one-piece swimsuit in a halter style next to the text which reads "Free pattern!" and offers the logo for ChellyWood.com, a website known for free printable PDF sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, 14-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Hearts for Hearts Girls

Free one-piece swimsuit PDF sewing pattern for 14 inch dolls! #August #SummerFun

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I designed the swimsuit you see above as a prototype for the 13 inch Judy Littlechap doll, so I was surprised to discover that it actually fits the Hearts for Hearts Girls 14 inch dolls. However, please be advised that you must use a really stretchy fabric to make this pattern … Continue reading Free one-piece swimsuit PDF sewing pattern for 14 inch dolls! #August #SummerFun

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Surrounded by a turquoise blue fabric frame, we read the words "free pattern" above the ChellyWood.com logo. To the right of these texts is a photo of a regular Barbie dressed in pink and white floral pajamas underneath a Barbie-doll-pink bathrobe with white trim and a white belt which is tied at the waist.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Create stylish Barbie pajamas using my free PDF sewing patterns, including A4 patterns! #Sewing #Pajamas

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. It might surprise you to learn that I actually use my own patterns pretty frequently, and recently I wanted to make some pajamas for Barbie. I went looking for the image you see above in my Barbie gallery, and I was shocked to discover it wasn’t there! So today I’m re-posting … Continue reading Create stylish Barbie pajamas using my free PDF sewing patterns, including A4 patterns! #Sewing #Pajamas

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11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a basic party dress for Barbie with free A4 and American patterns @ ChellyWood.com #UKsewing #DollsClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This party dress has been available on my website for some time now, and in fact, it’s one of the most popular patterns on my website! But in the past, I didn’t know how to convert my patterns into A4 printer paper patterns. (A4 patterns are the kind used … Continue reading Sew a basic party dress for Barbie with free A4 and American patterns @ ChellyWood.com #UKsewing #DollsClothes

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Two Stacie dolls from the 1990's stand side by side, modeling similar but not identical purple dresses or skirts and tops. The text reads, "free patterns." The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner.
6-inch doll clothes patterns, 7-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, Stacie Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a 3-tier skirt and summer top for Stacie dolls w/today’s free sewing patterns #Sewing #90sToys

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. One of my favorite eras for the Stacie doll has to be the 1990’s because that doll had such long, beautiful hair for brushing and styling! It’s especially hard to find one of these highly articulated versions of the 1990’s Stacie, … Continue reading Make a 3-tier skirt and summer top for Stacie dolls w/today’s free sewing patterns #Sewing #90sToys

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The text in this thumbnail says, "Free halter top pattern" and it shows an image of a little girl doll (Our Generation doll) modeling a handmade halter top with big contrasting pockets.
18-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Madame Alexander Doll Clothes Patterns, Our Generation dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s make a halter top for 18″ dolls with free patterns (including A4 patterns!) #18inchDolls #DIY

  Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This pattern has been one of my most popular doll clothes patterns because it fits so many different dolls! I recently gave my mother-in-law my little red-headed, second-hand Our Generation doll, who appears in the video at the top of the page. I went to make this doll a halter … Continue reading Let’s make a halter top for 18″ dolls with free patterns (including A4 patterns!) #18inchDolls #DIY

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The image shows a close-up of a Barbie doll's tummy with a tie-style belt wrapped around her waist. She's wearing a pink bathrobe under the belt. The text says, "DIY Belt" and the whole image plus text is overlaid on top of a purple cotton background with tiny white polka dots. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner.
Crafts and Hobbies, Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures, Sewing Chat, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: BELTS — What’s the best way to make a belt? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary

DEFINITION:  Typically used to close or hold up a garment, a belt is usually wrapped around one’s middle section (like the waist or hips) and often clasped or fastened at the front, side, or back of the waist. This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find other definitions as well. And as you can see in the images that … Continue reading Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: BELTS — What’s the best way to make a belt? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary

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The thumbnail text screams, “free sewing patterns!” slanted next to a stylish black Barbie rocking handmade powder pink bell bottoms and a sunny yellow cropped summer top.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Are bell bottoms back in style? Yes, they are! @ ChellyWood.com #RetroFashion #Sewing

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I’ve had today’s pattern for making three styles of trousers or jeans to fit 11.5 inch (29 cm) dolls like Barbie on my website before, but recently I’ve done a little bit of modernizing and expanding. For example, here in the US, we use 8.5 x 11 inch … Continue reading Are bell bottoms back in style? Yes, they are! @ ChellyWood.com #RetroFashion #Sewing

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Various sewing and crafting notions like thread, a tape measure, scissors, and a writing utensil swirl around the words "Sewing Vocab" in a thumbnail frame. This is the default thumbnail for the sewing picture dictionary (or sewing glossary with pictures) on ChellyWood.com, a website that offers free printable PDF sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
Crafts and Hobbies, Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures, Sewing Chat, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What are bell bottoms? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary

DEFINITION:  A pair of pants or jeans that flare from the knee to the hem, like a bell shape. This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find other definitions as well. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please learn more about my affiliate marketing program on the Privacy Policy page. The term “bell bottoms” refers to … Continue reading Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What are bell bottoms? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary

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A Barbie stands sideways, modeling a reversible tank top and 3-tiered skirt, framed by a turquoise blue cotton frame and beside the photo of the Barbie doll, it says, "free pattern" above the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Vintage Francie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew summer clothes for Barbie! Free A4 and American PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SummerSewing #SewingProject

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s patterns will fit Barbie dolls and similar-sized fashion dolls. If this looks like a re-post to my regular followers, you’re not wrong. People who live in the UK, South Africa, Australia, and many other parts of the world use a different type of printer paper than we do … Continue reading Sew summer clothes for Barbie! Free A4 and American PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SummerSewing #SewingProject

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A thumbnail image says "free pattern" and shows a photo of Rainbow High's Sheryl character doll wearing a bright pink pinafore dress with white trim.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, Rainbow High, Strawberry Shortcake Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

How to Make a Rainbow High summer dress (with free patterns) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingPatterns #RainbowHigh

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s sundress will fit both the 10-and-three-quarters-inch Strawberry Shortcake dolls and 10-inch Rainbow High dolls, as you’ll see in the second set of bullets (below). Today’s little summer dress pattern can also serve as a pinafore over the top of the short-sleeved longer dress that I posted for Strawberry … Continue reading How to Make a Rainbow High summer dress (with free patterns) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingPatterns #RainbowHigh

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BTS doll clothes (an original suit with tie and shirt) is for sale on eBay. Information is available at Chelly Wood dot com.
Crafts and Hobbies, For Sale in the Store

BTS Doll Clothes! #parkjimin #btsjimin

Today’s blog post is announcing the sale of my BTS doll clothes — the clothes that came on my Jimin character doll from the Mattel BTS collection. For those of you who regularly follow my blog posts, please help spread the word by pinning my images from this blog post on your favorite social media platform. That will help drive traffic to my eBay store, … Continue reading BTS Doll Clothes! #parkjimin #btsjimin

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Various sewing and crafting notions like thread, a tape measure, scissors, and a writing utensil swirl around the words "Sewing Vocab" in a thumbnail frame. This is the default thumbnail for the sewing picture dictionary (or sewing glossary with pictures) on ChellyWood.com, a website that offers free printable PDF sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
Crafts and Hobbies, Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures, Sewing Chat, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What does alteration mean in sewing? #LearningToSew #SewingVocabulary

DEFINITION:  When you are sewing and you make an alteration, you’re just making a change to the shape of the sewing pattern. For example, you may lower a hemline, extend a neckline (like the image above shows), or you may add a seam allowance where no seam allowance had existed before. This is my own definition. Of course you can google this term to find … Continue reading Glossary of Sewing Terms with Pictures: What does alteration mean in sewing? #LearningToSew #SewingVocabulary

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