Three black question marks on a purple gingham background. Each question mark is turned at a slight angle, to create an arc of question marks. The image below the question marks is the Chelly Wood dot com logo. The purple gingham represents fabric.

Can you help me identify this doll? #DollCollector #Dollstagram

My mother always said, “If you’re going to use the restroom at a place of business, then you need to also buy something.” So the other day, when I went into my local thrift shop to use the bathroom, I looked through the sewing supplies first. Since they didn’t have anything I wanted or needed at that time, I moved on to peruse the dolls. … Continue reading Can you help me identify this doll? #DollCollector #Dollstagram

A Uneeda Wendy doll stands beside a dress form mannequin. The doll wears a multi-colored bikini in pastel colors. The text says, "Uneeda Wendy... Tape Measure Tuesday... with doll clothing designer Chelly Wood." Click on this thumbnail (framed in tape measure strips) to find the infographic with all of these doll’s sewing measurements.

Tape Measure Tuesday: Sewing Measurements for Uneeda Wendy Dolls #TapeMeasureTuesday #VintageToys

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Sometimes when you buy a vintage Barbie pattern, it will offer a list of dolls that would fit the pattern. Among those names, you may have seen “Wendy.” Well, this is probably the Wendy mentioned in those old vintage patterns. I’ve found my Uneeda Wendy doll (made by the Uneeda Toys company) to be very compatible with a … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: Sewing Measurements for Uneeda Wendy Dolls #TapeMeasureTuesday #VintageToys

A Spin Master Liv doll (missing her wig) stands beside a dress form mannequin. The doll wears a salmon-colored bikini with lime green trim. The text says, "Liv dolls (Spin Master)... Tape Measure Tuesday... with doll clothing designer Chelly Wood." Click on this thumbnail (framed in tape measure strips) to find the infographic with all the Liv Doll's sewing measurements.

Tape Measure Tuesday: Sewing Measurements for Spin Master Liv Dolls #TapeMeasureTuesday

Today’s infographic shows you all the measurements for a Spin Master Liv doll. The male doll, Jake, is also referred to as a Spin Master doll, but his measurements (if I ever get them posted) will be offered in the doll measurements gallery under J for Jake. Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: Sewing Measurements for Spin Master Liv Dolls #TapeMeasureTuesday

Thumbnail says "Dis. Princess fashion dolls tape measure Tuesday with doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood" and the Disney Princess Merida character fashion doll appears wearing a pink and white striped bra and panties or bikini. The thumbnail is framed in white rulers. Click on this thumbnail, and it will take you to the infographic with Chelly Wood's measurements for this and other Disney Princess fashion dolls.

Tape Measure Tuesday: typical Disney Princess fashion doll sewing measurements #TapeMeasureTuesday

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: typical Disney Princess fashion doll sewing measurements #TapeMeasureTuesday

Thumbnail featuring a 16 inch tall Robert Tonner fashion doll beside a dress form labeled “Tape Measure Tuesday.” The thumbnail includes text: “With doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood,” accompanied by the Chelly Wood dot com logo. The image is bordered by bright turquoise blue rulers against a purple background with tiny polka dots. Clicking this thumbnail leads to an infographic detailing sewing measurements for this almost 16 inch doll which was designed by Robert Tonner.

Tape Measure Tuesday: Robert Tonner 16 inch fashion doll sewing measurements #CollectibleDolls #TapeMeasureTuesday

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. This beautiful doll was a gift to me, and as such, I don’t actually know her name. If any collectors of Robert Tonner dolls could help me discover what her name would have been, when she first came out of the box, please feel free to leave that information in the comments. I would deeply appreciate it! I … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: Robert Tonner 16 inch fashion doll sewing measurements #CollectibleDolls #TapeMeasureTuesday

Thumbnail featuring a 12 inch tall (Malaysia 1968) “Bendable Leg” Ken doll stands beside a dress form labeled “Tape Measure Tuesday.” The thumbnail includes text: “With doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood,” accompanied by the Chelly Wood dot com logo. The image is bordered by purple rulers against a turquoise blue background. Clicking this thumbnail leads to an infographic detailing sewing measurements for the bendable leg Ken doll that was made in Malaysia in 1968.

Tape Measure Tuesday: Bendable Leg Ken (Malaysia 1968) sewing measurements #KenDolls #TapeMeasureTuesday

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. You’ll notice that today’s infographic has an unusual heading: “Bendable Leg Ken (Malaysia 1968).” What’s that all about? I’ll tell you what I know in today’s blog post. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: Bendable Leg Ken (Malaysia 1968) sewing measurements #KenDolls #TapeMeasureTuesday

Thumbnail featuring a 10 and three quarters inch Gilda Goldstag Monster High doll beside a dress form labeled “Tape Measure Tuesday.” The thumbnail includes text: “With doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood,” accompanied by the Chelly Wood dot com logo. The image is bordered by white rulers against a light turquoise blue background. Clicking this thumbnail leads to an infographic detailing sewing measurements for the 10 and three quarter inch Monster High dolls.

Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Monster High dolls? #MonsterHigh #TapeMeasureTuesday

Please note that Monster High dolls are all just a wee bit different. For example, the Pearl Serpentine doll has two heads! I chose my Gilda Goldstag doll to use for measurements because her basic body type is probably going to apply to the broadest bunch of Monster High dolls from that era. It should be noted that in recent years, the company has released … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Monster High dolls? #MonsterHigh #TapeMeasureTuesday

Thumbnail featuring an eleven inch tall Strawberry Shortcake doll beside a dress form labeled “Tape Measure Tuesday.” The thumbnail includes text: “With doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood,” accompanied by the Chelly Wood dot com logo. The image is bordered by bright turquoise blue rulers against a purple background with tiny polka dots. Clicking this thumbnail leads to an infographic detailing sewing measurements for the big Strawberry Shortcake dolls.

Tape Measure Tuesday with the BIG 11 inch Strawberry Shortcake doll #StrawberryShortcake #TapeMeasureTuesday

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday with the BIG 11 inch Strawberry Shortcake doll #StrawberryShortcake #TapeMeasureTuesday

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.

Which dolls do you have trouble finding shoes for? #DollShoes #DollCollectors

Yesterday I posted the image above on this blog post offering free doll clothes sewing patterns for my 9 and 1/2 inch Moana fashion doll. But did you notice her shoes? They don’t fit her very well… Take a close look at the image on the left, and you’ll see that these little red Mary Janes have a very loose “strap” on them. That’s because … Continue reading Which dolls do you have trouble finding shoes for? #DollShoes #DollCollectors

A BFC Ink doll stands beside a dress form mannequin that is labeled "Tape Measure Tuesday." The doll is dressed only in a bra and panties. When you click on this thumbnail, it will take you to an infographic labeling the Best Friends Club Ink doll's sewing measurements.

Tape Measure Tuesday: Best Friends Club Ink (BFC Ink) Dolls’ Sewing Measurements! #TapeMeasureTuesday

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Today’s infographic shows the sewing measurements for the Best Friends Club Ink (also known as BFC Ink) dolls. These dolls are highly articulated and very collectible! Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: Best Friends Club Ink (BFC Ink) Dolls’ Sewing Measurements! #TapeMeasureTuesday

The thumbnail features the Consuelo doll from the Hearts for Hearts Girls brand modeling a handmade swimsuit. The image is framed by small white rulers with black notches. Consuelo poses next to a dress form mannequin draped with a tape measure. The words "Tape Measure Tuesday" are displayed over the mannequin graphic.

What are the sewing measurements for Hearts for Hearts Girls dolls? Here you go! #DollsOfTheWorld #TapeMeasureTuesday

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please … Continue reading What are the sewing measurements for Hearts for Hearts Girls dolls? Here you go! #DollsOfTheWorld #TapeMeasureTuesday

Thumbnail featuring a Creatable World doll beside a dress form mannequin labeled “Tape Measure Tuesday.” The thumbnail includes text: “With doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood,” accompanied by the Chelly Wood dot com logo. The image is bordered by bright white rulers against a pale turquoise blue background. Clicking this thumbnail leads to an infographic detailing sewing measurements for Creatable World dolls.

Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Creatable World Dolls? Here they are! #TapeMeasureTuesday #CreatableWorld

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Creatable World Dolls? Here they are! #TapeMeasureTuesday #CreatableWorld

Discover Sewing Magic with Chelly Wood's Doll Clothes Sewing Pattern Creations! Inside a charming quilted frame, a unique Chelly Wood doll (a creatively transformed Spin Master Liv doll featuring a grey wig and custom face paint) strikes a pose, pointing at three vibrant purple question marks. Dressed in a red check gingham short-sleeved shirt and black trousers, the doll accessorizes with a red gingham handkerchief securing her silver grey hair and completes the look with black flats. Click to explore ChellyWood.com, your go-to resource for free, printable PDF sewing patterns to craft stylish doll clothes for dolls of all shapes and sizes. Dive into the sewing community and enhance your skills today!

Look at what I found! Oooh la-la! #Lucky #Treasures

I absolutely love hearing the stories about each and every one of you, my fellow doll clothes sewing enthusiasts! For example, on Wednesday, July 23rd, I asked you what you were working on, and I got some really cool responses! (If you didn’t see the comments, you should really go back to that blog post and read through all of them!) From those little “Sewing … Continue reading Look at what I found! Oooh la-la! #Lucky #Treasures

Click on this thumbnail, featuring an image of an Ideal Crissy doll and the "Tape Measure Tuesday" mannequin to access the infographic showing all the sewing measurements for Ideal Crissy dolls.

What are the sewing measurements for Ideal Crissy dolls? Well, here you go! #TapeMeasureTuesday #MyDollCollection

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please … Continue reading What are the sewing measurements for Ideal Crissy dolls? Well, here you go! #TapeMeasureTuesday #MyDollCollection

You’re looking at the tape measure tuesday (AKA #TapeMeasureTuesday) image of Ideal Tammy as a thumbnail. It shows the doll beside a dress form, with a measuring tape swirling around the dress form mannequin. The image is framed in tape measure strips, and the text on this thumbnail reads as follows: “Tape measure tuesday: with doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood.” To find the measurements for this doll, please click on the thumbnail.

Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Ideal Tammy dolls? #TapeMeasureTuesday #Sewing

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how my website uses affiliate marketing, please … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Ideal Tammy dolls? #TapeMeasureTuesday #Sewing