The image shows a H4Hgirl doll with a strappy purse slung over her shoulder. the purse has a large pocket in one side. The overlay says, "ChellyWood.com" and suggests that the website mentioned offers free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes.

#MeMade Monday: This week’s #Crafty project will be a purse for #dolls!

I’m back from my spring break vacation, and I’ve returned with a bunch of wonderful projects to work on! This week’s project is a purse that has a pocket on one side. On Wednesday I’ll post my free, printable pattern. On Thursday I’ll post a tutorial video showing you just how to make this cute little addition to your doll’s wardrobe! And speaking of wardrobes, … Continue reading #MeMade Monday: This week’s #Crafty project will be a purse for #dolls!

Chelly WoodApril 8, 2019September 8, 2021Leave a comment

The image shows a small doll wearing a Victorian dress and holding a pink satin purse. The watermark says ChellyWood.com free printable sewing patterns and tutorials for dolls of many shapes and sizes.

FREE drawstring bag #sewing pattern and tutorial @ ChellyWood.com #crafty #dolls

Here’s the Victorian-style drawstring purse or bag tutorial I’ve been promising! This little purse is so tiny and cute! I made mine out of satin with a knit lining, but there’s a lot you can do to embellish a little bag like this. Imagine it with beads or a lace opening or tassels, for example. Below you’ll find the free printable sewing pattern for the drawstring … Continue reading FREE drawstring bag #sewing pattern and tutorial @ ChellyWood.com #crafty #dolls

Chelly WoodJanuary 13, 2017January 5, 2017Leave a comment

Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows fashion doll wearing hand-made capri pants, sleeveless summer shirt, and carrying a strappy purse. If you'd like to make this outfit, please click on the link in the caption. It will take you to the page with the free patterns and tutorial videos for making this summer outfit.

Barbie Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a #CapriPants outfit for a #fashion #doll w/ FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com

Today I’m sharing links to my free, printable Summer Wardrobe pattern, which includes a pattern for the sleeveless summer shirt and capri pants shown in the image above. You’ll also find this link to my summer top tutorial helpful, along with this link to my capri pants tutorial. Now the purse is an easy enough pattern (and here’s a link to that free, printable sewing … Continue reading Sew a #CapriPants outfit for a #fashion #doll w/ FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com

Chelly WoodJune 10, 2016June 4, 2016Leave a comment

Image of doll wearing Kjolsäcken (a Swedish pocket-purse) with overlapping words: "Make a doll 'pocket' purse (Kjolsäcken)"

Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Yarn and Embroidery

#DIY Swedish Kjolsäcken for 18″ #Dolls Like #AGdolls @ ChellyWood.com

To find the free pattern shown in this video, please visit my Doll Clothes Patterns page. Scroll down to the 18-Inch Doll Clothes heading and download Pattern D. The Kjolsäcken (pocket-purse) is part of my Swedish Traditional Costume for 18″ dolls like American Girl dolls and similar-sized dolls. If you ever have trouble printing sewing patterns, please have a look at How to Print Downloaded Patterns. This video shows you, step … Continue reading #DIY Swedish Kjolsäcken for 18″ #Dolls Like #AGdolls @ ChellyWood.com

Chelly WoodOctober 27, 2015October 20, 2015Leave a comment

Image of Ashley Greene doll from the Twilight doll set wearing handmade doll clothes, including a summer top, shorts, and a purse. Words say, "Sew a purse for fashion dolls"

Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#Sewing Tutorial: #DIY Purse for Barbies and Other #FashionDolls @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s my latest sewing tutorial. I’m going to help you create a DIY purse to fit Barbie, Momoko, Pullip, Blythe, Fashion Royalty, Poppy Parker, and other fashion dolls, using the pattern I posted yesterday. Please show your appreciation by liking, pinning, tweeting, and/or somehow sharing this video with others. All of my patterns are free to print on this page, and if you’re wondering why … Continue reading #Sewing Tutorial: #DIY Purse for Barbies and Other #FashionDolls @ ChellyWood.com