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Free Patterns! A red headed World of Love doll models a sleeveless shirt and trousers or pants, both made of bright orange cotton fabric. Click on the thumbnail to learn more.
9-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls, World of Love Doll Patterns

Let’s make a fall swing top and pants for World of Love dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns! #VintageDoll #FlowerPower

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. When I was a kid, I didn’t own any of the World of Love pre-teen dolls, but my cousin Virginia did… and I was SO envious! They were the coolest dolls in town, back in the early 1970’s. According to a website called Mod Barbie and Other 70s Dolls, … Continue reading Let’s make a fall swing top and pants for World of Love dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns! #VintageDoll #FlowerPower

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Free Patterns! DC Superhero Girls Super Girl doll models a handmade cropped hoodie with a front pocket and a pair of leggings or yoga pants. Visit Chelly Wood dot com for the free patterns. Click on this thumbnail to access the patterns.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, DC Super Hero Girls Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s make a hoodie and yoga pants for 10 inch DC Superhero Super Girl dolls w/today’s free patterns #Superhero #SewingProjects

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I was a little surprised when I tried this outfit on my DC Superhero Supergirl Doll, that the hood fits over her head perfectly! I first designed this athletic outfit for Barbie’s little sister, Skipper, but as you can see, it also fits Super Girl very nicely. So the tutorial videos … Continue reading Let’s make a hoodie and yoga pants for 10 inch DC Superhero Super Girl dolls w/today’s free patterns #Superhero #SewingProjects

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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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Free patterns! A DC Superhero Girls doll models handmade jeans and a handmade striped T-shirt. Click on the thumbnail to get to the page with the free PDF sewing patterns for making these doll clothes using Chelly Wood's free doll clothes sewing patterns.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, DC Super Hero Girls Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a T-shirt and jeans for DC Superhero Super Girl dolls with today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DCcomics #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the third set of bullets. I first posted these patterns for the Creatable World dolls from Mattel. But they also fit modern Skipper, vintage Skipper (from the late 1980’s and early 1990’s) and I just discovered that they’ll fit my DC Superhero Super Girl doll. I wanted to be sure to include an additional … Continue reading Make a T-shirt and jeans for DC Superhero Super Girl dolls with today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DCcomics #DollClothes

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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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The thumbnail shows a traditional blond Barbie walking in handmade doll clothes including a cream colored blouse with a black Halloween-themed skirt trimmed in cream colored lace. The text says, "free patterns!" click on the thumbnail to access your free PDF sewing patterns for making this Halloween outfit for Barbie sized dolls.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

DIY Halloween Skirts for Barbie: Spooky Sewing Series Part 5 #HalloweenSewing #DIYHalloween

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. When I first designed this skirt, I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out. The “comma shape” was the best I could come up with to match the skirt my friend Lisa was wearing at the IANDS conference in Chicago, and I really wanted to design a skirt just … Continue reading DIY Halloween Skirts for Barbie: Spooky Sewing Series Part 5 #HalloweenSewing #DIYHalloween

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Thumbnail featuring a 10 and a half inch Mirabel Madrigal 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 a half inch Mirabel Madrigal dolls.
Disney Princess Dolls, Doll Measurements, Mirabel, Tape Measure Tuesday

What are the Mirabel Madrigal doll’s sewing measurements? Well here you go! #Latinas #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 Mirabel Madrigal doll’s sewing measurements? Well here you go! #Latinas #TapeMeasureTuesday

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A strawberry blond curvy Barbie doll models an animal print blouse that has three-quarter length sleeves and side darts. The text says, "free shirt pattern!" beside the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make your Curvy Barbie an animal print blouse, PLUS details about my trip to Chicago! #BookStore #Fashionista

  Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. If you regularly follow my blog posts, you may recall that I attended the IANDS conference in Chicago, back in August. I was so inspired by the people I met at that conference, that I’ve begun the process of designing doll clothes to match the fashionable outfits worn by the … Continue reading Make your Curvy Barbie an animal print blouse, PLUS details about my trip to Chicago! #BookStore #Fashionista

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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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A teenage girl displays a handmade rail fence doll-sized quilt in pink, burgundy, and off-white. To her left is an American Girl Kaya doll, and to her right is an 18-inch platinum blonde Madame Alexander doll. Each doll is dressed in flannel nightgowns with bunny slippers, perfectly matching the quilt's size. The scene is set in a pink-themed girl's bedroom, with the chellywood.com logo visible in one corner.
Crafts and Hobbies, For Sale in the Store

I have something new for sale in my Etsy store… #AGdolls #giftsforgirls

It might look like AI made the image above, but actually, I used my Canva account to design that image. However the quilt is another story. It’s entirely made by hand, with careful hand stitching, by my mother-in-law, Anita. At 18 by 22 inches, this rail fence style doll quilt is the perfect size for 18 inch dolls like Journey Girls, American Girl, and Our … Continue reading I have something new for sale in my Etsy store… #AGdolls #giftsforgirls

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Moana wears a Halloween orange tank top (vest in the UK) with a pair of black and white gingham shorts. The text says, "Free pattern!"
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Moana dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free sewing patterns for 9.5 inch Moana doll’s shorts and cropped summer top @ ChellyWood.com #DisneyFan #indiepatterns

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, if you’re a regular follower, you’ve probably seen today’s outfit on a different doll. I like to re-post similar outfits on different dolls, so I can add links from (in this case) the Moana gallery of free patterns to this page. That way, people who are specifically seeking a shorts-and-tank-top … Continue reading Free sewing patterns for 9.5 inch Moana doll’s shorts and cropped summer top @ ChellyWood.com #DisneyFan #indiepatterns

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Here’s a crafting idea that is a little… ahem… embarrassing… #HalloweenParty #HalloweenPartyIdeas

I bought these plastic skulls thinking I would make them into dolls. Yes, you read that right. I know what you’re thinking… “What on earth? That’s crazy!” Yeah. I know. 😳 Before I go on, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about how affiliate marketing works on my website, please go … Continue reading Here’s a crafting idea that is a little… ahem… embarrassing… #HalloweenParty #HalloweenPartyIdeas

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On pink Halloween invitation paper, we see various pink and purple Halloween images, including a ghost with a broom, another ghost with a party hat, two cobwebs, a purple and pink mint candy, pink stars and a moon, with an orange bat flying up toward the moon and stars. In the center of this colorful thumbnail stands a Mattel Skipper doll, modeling handmade doll clothes that include trousers or pants and a top or vest. The text reads, "Skipper is going to a Halloween party, where there will be free sewing patterns. YAY!" The URL for ChellyWood.com is given as the location where you can learn more.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Crafting a Spooktacular Halloween: Free Sewing Patterns for Skipper & Stacie Dolls #HalloweenParty #CraftProjects

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Incorporate creativity into your Halloween celebrations with my free sewing patterns designed for vintage 1980’s Skipper and modern Stacie dolls. This blog post will guide you through a fun and engaging party craft project that parents and children alike will enjoy. If you’re worried your guests won’t have the right dolls … Continue reading Crafting a Spooktacular Halloween: Free Sewing Patterns for Skipper & Stacie Dolls #HalloweenParty #CraftProjects

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Thumbnail featuring a 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 vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls made by Kenner in the 1970’s.
5-inch doll clothes patterns, 6-inch doll clothes patterns, Doll Measurements, Strawberry Shortcake Dolls, Tape Measure Tuesday

What are the sewing measurements for a 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 What are the sewing measurements for a Strawberry Shortcake doll? #StrawberryShortcake #TapeMeasureTuesday

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