Tag: Doll Clothes

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 would you like me to teach for my next online class? Please join the #SewingChat !

It’s time to plan my next online class, and I’d like your help! If you visit the C&T Publishing online courses page, you’ll find that some of their best-selling classes range between $4.99 and $10.00, so I’ve been thinking about designing and offering an online course in that price range. To be fair, it would have to be a reasonably simple class at that price. … Continue reading What would you like me to teach for my next online class? Please join the #SewingChat !

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Thumbnail reads "free sewing pattern" beside a 1:12 scale classic Breyer Rider articulated doll wearing an easter skirt and top combo doll clothes outfit. The ChellyWood.com logo appears in the corner of the image.
6-inch doll clothes patterns, Breyer Doll Clothes Patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free PDF sewing patterns for making 6 inch 1:12 scale miniature Breyer horse rider dolls’ clothes @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #SpringTime

Your free, printable patterns will be found after the second set of bullets. I first posted these patterns for the Anna and Elsa Frozen mini dolls, but as you can see, they also fit the little six inch Breyer Rider dolls, although the skirt is a bit short on her. For the elastic on this teeny-tiny skirt, I used a cord style of elastic instead … Continue reading Free PDF sewing patterns for making 6 inch 1:12 scale miniature Breyer horse rider dolls’ clothes @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #SpringTime

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On a purple square background with tiny white polka dots, we see the words "free patterns" accompanied by a photo of a classic vintage Barbie modeling a wedding dress with puff sleeves. The watermark says "Chelly Wood," the name of a website where you can print free PDF sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Queens of Africa, Romeo & Juliet, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Barbie Wedding Dress DIY with Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #JuneWedding #FreeBarbiePatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It’s only April, but now’s the time to start sewing projects for June! And everybody knows that June is a month for weddings… So although today’s pattern is one I’ve had on this website for a long time, I thought the tutorial video needed a re-boot, so you’ll find … Continue reading Barbie Wedding Dress DIY with Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #JuneWedding #FreeBarbiePatterns

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In a square purple frame there's a Barbie modeling a handmade strappy sundress with a felt bodice and cotton skirt. The text reads, "Free sewing pattern!"
Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Tips for Beginners, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Learn to sew with this super simple free PDF sewing pattern for Barbie #LearnToSew #KidCrafts

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. We’re right at the tail-end of March, so it’s time to start thinking about sewing projects for Easter and maybe even summer too. So yesterday I shared one of my favorite summer sundress patterns for Barbie, and today I’m sharing the easiest of my summer sundress patterns for Barbie. … Continue reading Learn to sew with this super simple free PDF sewing pattern for Barbie #LearnToSew #KidCrafts

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The text reads "Free Sewing Pattern" above the Chelly Wood dot com logo. Barbie's little sister models a handmade outfit including a little purple floral skirt and a hand-embroidered and lined pink felt long-sleeved coat or jacket. This is the thumbnail for a page on the ChellyWood.com website where a person can learn how to make this doll clothes outfit for Mattel Kelly dolls (and similar sized dolls) along with retrieving the free PDF sewing pattern for making the coat and skirt worn by the Mattel Kelly doll. ChellyWood.com is not affiliated with Mattel or its subsidiaries.
4-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Kelly Doll, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free Sewing Patterns for a Charming Miniature Easter Jacket for Barbie’s Sister Kelly Dolls — includes A4 PDF #EmbroideryArt #EasterSunday

Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. Easter is a great time to practice embroidery stitches! But if you’re not a fan of embroidery, that’s okay. Today’s “Easter jacket” is easily made without the embroidered details too. And yes, we’ve seen this project before, but this is the first time I’ve posted it for Kelly. So now I’ll … Continue reading Free Sewing Patterns for a Charming Miniature Easter Jacket for Barbie’s Sister Kelly Dolls — includes A4 PDF #EmbroideryArt #EasterSunday

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Within this turquoise blue frame, a 1980's Barbie models a pink handmade summer top and separate Easter-egg print miniskirt with lace trim. The text reads, "Free sewing patterns!" The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears beneath the text.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, For Sale in the Store, Holiday Crafts, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew an Easter outfit for Barbie with today’s free doll clothes sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com! #Crafts #Barbie

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. On March 13th, I gave you a new sleeveless summer top pattern for Barbie, but at the time, I didn’t have anything new designed to go with the sleeveless top. Then, on March 27th, I gave you a quick, easy-to-sew pattern and free tutorial video for making a lace-trimmed … Continue reading Sew an Easter outfit for Barbie with today’s free doll clothes sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com! #Crafts #Barbie

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On a purple background with tiny white polka dots, we see a Barbie from the waist down, her hands on her hips. She wears a teeny-tiny miniskirt made of pink cotton fabric that has an Easter egg print in pastel colors decorating the pink cotton of the skirt. The hem of the skirt sports a little soft pink zigzag of lace trim. The text reads, "Free sewing pattern!" and beneath this is the logo for Chelly Wood dot com.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, For Sale in the Store, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make an Easter-themed miniskirt for a Barbie doll with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com! #EasterCrafts #BarbieFun

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. On March 13th, I gave you a new sleeveless summer top pattern for Barbie, but at the time, I didn’t have anything new designed to go with the sleeveless top. I decided to remake an older tutorial for a lace-trimmed miniskirt, which I thought would look very nice with … Continue reading Make an Easter-themed miniskirt for a Barbie doll with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com! #EasterCrafts #BarbieFun

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The words "free pattern" are angled across a turquoise blue linen background, above the ChellyWood.com logo, and beside these is a Made to Move Barbie who carries a pretty white cotton purse with a yellow strap. The white cotton of the purse is decorated with a tiny fruits pattern. Her dress is made of the same white cotton "fruity" fabric, and the dress has cotton straps made of the same material. The skirt of the sundress is short. She wears yellow plastic sandals.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a “fruity” summer sundress for Barbie with a beach bag or purse! #Barbie #Fashion

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This week I’m revisiting a couple of my favorite summer outfits for Barbie because we’ve come to the last week of March. So it’s time to start planning Barbie’s summer wardrobe! This “fruity” sundress is especially easy to make if you use a ribbon for the strap like the … Continue reading Sew a “fruity” summer sundress for Barbie with a beach bag or purse! #Barbie #Fashion

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The thumbnail uses a purple background with tiny white polka dots. The text reads "free sewing pattern" using arched words. In the foreground, a vintage Superstar Barbie models a handmade pink cotton solid-colored summer top. It's sleeveless with a scoop neck. It has darts in the front.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Vintage Barbie

Whip up a fab summer top for Barbie with a free pattern that’ll have her strutting in style! #SewOver50 #SewWithMe

  For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Recently I made the culottes from my vintage Advance 9939 doll clothes sewing patterns for Barbie. On my Advance 9939 envelope, it shows the culottes paired with a pretty sleeveless summer top, but unfortunately my pattern envelope was missing this shirt pattern. So of course, I designed … Continue reading Whip up a fab summer top for Barbie with a free pattern that’ll have her strutting in style! #SewOver50 #SewWithMe

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12-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Ken Patterns

Sew some retro 1960’s clothes for Ken dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com — Turtleneck Sweater #1970s #BarbieAndKen

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Last week I gave you the turtleneck pattern and tutorial. Today I’m making the whole thing accessible, including the jeans patterns and the turtleneck pattern too, along with links to the tutorial videos, of course. Before we dive into this project, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an … Continue reading Sew some retro 1960’s clothes for Ken dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com — Turtleneck Sweater #1970s #BarbieAndKen

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A vintage Francie doll models a St. Patrick's Day green strappy dress with a pencil skirt. The text reads, "free sewing pattern!" The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears beneath the text.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Vintage Francie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

St. Patrick’s Day dress sewing adventure for Barbie or her retro buddy Francie! 🍀✨ #SaintPatricksDay #GirlsNightOut

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I’ve had this dress available on my website for a long time now, but I’ve only posted it as a Valentine’s Day dress and a springtime/Easter dress. Disclaimer Statement: ChellyWood.com earns money by linking to Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and other online affiliate programs. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day dress sewing adventure for Barbie or her retro buddy Francie! 🍀✨ #SaintPatricksDay #GirlsNightOut

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A Finnick Odair doll handsomely models a handmade black jersey turtleneck shirt for male fashion dolls like Ken. The text says, "Free pattern!"
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Ken Patterns

Free Ken Doll Shirt Sewing Patterns @ ChellyWood.com — Turtleneck Sweater #ColdWeather #RetroFashion

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I’ve had this pattern available on my website for a while, but people complained that it was hard to follow the video tutorial that was associated with it. So I’ve remastered my old video, incorporated voiceover into it, and posted the new one on my YouTube channel. (It’s the same video … Continue reading Free Ken Doll Shirt Sewing Patterns @ ChellyWood.com — Turtleneck Sweater #ColdWeather #RetroFashion

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Thumbnail image shows Vintage Pedigree Sindy (brunette) modeling a pair of ankle-length purple trousers and a raglan-sleeved shirt. The text reads "free patterns" followed by an exclamation point. Get your free sewing patterns for Sindy's dolls' clothes at the website Chelly Wood dot com, which also offers patterns in A4 printer paper as well as American printer paper for the free patterns.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Sindy, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Play dress up with your vintage Sindy doll after you sew these dolls’ clothes with free A4 PDF sewing patterns! #UKSewing #SewUK

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. All the doll clothes from this series have been made, using a child’s tee shirt from my local charity shop, Goodwill, and through these blog posts I hope to encourage you, my followers, to do the same. Re-use old materials! Let’s maintain the enthusiasm for recycling! It’s good for … Continue reading Play dress up with your vintage Sindy doll after you sew these dolls’ clothes with free A4 PDF sewing patterns! #UKSewing #SewUK

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Inside a purple frame, talk bubbles express Q for Questions and A for Answers. The text reads, "Sewing tips for beginners." This is a thumbnail for a Q and A blog post for beginners who are learning to sew and want to "pick the brain" of an experienced doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood.
Crafts and Hobbies, Interviews With Crafters, Sewing Chat, Tips for Beginners, Tutorials: Sewing Basics

Do you have any questions you would like Chelly Wood to answer in a future blog post? Please join the #SewingChat !

Today I’m going to address the fifth and final question from Kim, one of my followers who is learning to sew. In my email dialog with Kim, she asked a number of questions about learning to sew, and specifically learning to design her own doll clothes. Her questions delved into whether the paid courses I offer are going to help her in her quest to … Continue reading Do you have any questions you would like Chelly Wood to answer in a future blog post? Please join the #SewingChat !

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Thumbnail text reads "Free patterns!" with a photo of Pedigree Sindy modeling handmade summer clothes including a vest (tank top) and matching elastic-waist skirt.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Sindy, Whole Costumes for Dolls

How to make a pretty skirt and top for Pedigree Sindy w/free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #Sewing

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you’re not familiar with Pedigree Sindy, please go back and read the blog posts from Monday the 3rd and Monday the 10th of June, 2024. She’s a fun doll to learn about! In a nutshell, back in “the day,” Sindy was far more popular than Barbie in the … Continue reading How to make a pretty skirt and top for Pedigree Sindy w/free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #Sewing

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