Tag: Doll Collecting

Thumbnail featuring a Topper Dawn “Angie” 6 inch 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 white rulers against a sky blue background. Click this image and it will link you to an infographic of all the sewing measurements for making doll clothes to fit the Topper Dawn dolls. Angie wears a handmade one-piece pink swimsuit.
Doll Measurements, Tape Measure Tuesday, Topper Dawn Dolls

What are the sewing measurements for Topper Dawn 6 inch fashion dolls? #TapeMeasureTuesday #VintageToys

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement. Today’s infographic offers the sewing measurements for Topper Dawn dolls, a vintage 6 inch doll from the 1970’s. Of course, if you’re looking for free sewing patterns to fit your Dawn doll, I have a whole gallery of them! Just click here to see all my free sewing patterns for Dawn and her friends. Please note: when you … Continue reading What are the sewing measurements for Topper Dawn 6 inch fashion dolls? #TapeMeasureTuesday #VintageToys

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Tape Measure Tuesday — What are the sewing measurements for Made-to-Move Barbie? Here you go! #TapeMeasureTuesday #MTMbarbie

Today’s infographic gives you all the sewing measurements for a Made-to-Move Barbie (sometimes abbreviated as MTM Barbie). I can’t believe I’ve waited so long to include these measurements in my Tape Measure Tuesday feature! I’ve designed plenty of outfits for MTM Barbies of course, but when I asked everyone to offer feedback on which dolls they’d like measurements for, I was really surprised when someone … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday — What are the sewing measurements for Made-to-Move Barbie? Here you go! #TapeMeasureTuesday #MTMbarbie

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This thumbnail reads, "Chelsea" and includes an image of a dress form mannequin with a purple tape measure draped over its shoulder. On the dress form mannequin it says, "Tape Measure Tuesday." Beside the dress form mannequin stands a little Chelsea doll (made by Mattel) in a one-piece bathing suit. Click on this thumbnail for the Mattel Chelsea doll's sewing measurements.
5-inch doll clothes patterns, Chelsea, Doll Measurements, Tape Measure Tuesday

What are the sewing measurements for a Mattel Chelsea doll? #TapeMeasureTuesday #SewingMama

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 a Mattel Chelsea doll? #TapeMeasureTuesday #SewingMama

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This thumbnail reads, "Vogue Ginny Doll" and includes an image of a dress form mannequin with a purple tape measure draped over its shoulder. On the dress form mannequin it says, "Tape Measure Tuesday." Beside the dress form mannequin stands a little Ginny doll (originally made by Vogue) in a pink and white striped handmade one-piece bathing suit. Click on this thumbnail for the Vogue Ginny doll's sewing measurements.
Doll Measurements, Tape Measure Tuesday

Tape Measure Tuesday: Let’s measure a Vogue Ginny doll! #TapeMeasureTuesday #DollCollection

Today’s infographic shows sewing measurements for a little Vogue Ginny doll, which is often referred to as an 8 inch doll (even though she measures a wee bit smaller than that without her shoes on). 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 … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: Let’s measure a Vogue Ginny doll! #TapeMeasureTuesday #DollCollection

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This thumbnail reads, "World of Love Dolls" and includes an image of a dress form mannequin with a purple tape measure draped over its shoulder. On the dress form mannequin it says, "Tape Measure Tuesday." Beside the dress form mannequin stands a World of Love Soul doll (originally made by Hasbro) in a pink handmade one-piece bathing suit. Click on this thumbnail for the World of Love doll's sewing measurements.
Doll Measurements, Tape Measure Tuesday, World of Love Doll Patterns

Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Hasbro’s World of Love dolls? #TinyThings #TapeMeasureTuesday

I didn’t own the World of Love dolls when I was a kid, but my cousin Virginia did. And the doll pictured above — her name is Soul — was the one doll I envied most! Today, as an adult doll collector, I own all of the Hasbro World of Love dolls, and I have their carrying case as well. The down side to these … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Hasbro’s World of Love dolls? #TinyThings #TapeMeasureTuesday

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A GI Joe Action Figure from Hasbro is seen in his "whitey Tighty" undershorts, standing next to a dress form mannequin that says "tape measure Tuesday" on the body of the mannequin. Above this, the text reads, "GI Joe Action Figures" and below the dress form mannequin, it says "with doll clothing designer Chelly Wood" (using the Chelly Wood dot com logo). Click on this thumbnail to go to the Infographic that offers free sewing measurements for GI Joe action figures.
Doll Measurements, GI Joe, History and Research, Tape Measure Tuesday

Tape Measure Tuesday: What are GI Joe Action Figures’ Sewing Measurements? #TapeMeasureTuesday #GIjoe

Scroll down for clarifications to each measurement and to read my research article for Black History Month. 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 … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: What are GI Joe Action Figures’ Sewing Measurements? #TapeMeasureTuesday #GIjoe

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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.
8-inch doll clothes patterns, Doll Makeovers, Uncategorized

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

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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.
Doll Measurements, Tape Measure Tuesday

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

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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.
Doll Measurements, Tape Measure Tuesday

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

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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.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 11-inch doll clothes patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Doll Measurements, Tape Measure Tuesday

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

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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.
Doll Measurements, Tape Measure Tuesday

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

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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.
Doll Measurements, Ken Patterns, Tape Measure Tuesday, Vintage Ken

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

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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.
Doll Measurements, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Tape Measure Tuesday

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

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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.
Doll Measurements, Fan Mail, Strawberry Shortcake Dolls, Tape Measure Tuesday

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

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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.
Crafts and Hobbies, Doll Shoes, Moana dolls, Sewing Chat

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

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