Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I’ve been working on making today’s free curvy fashion doll underwear pattern for a couple of years. I had some early versions that didn’t work for Curvy Barbie, but they did work out for other dolls. And that’s why the project remained on the “drawing board” for quite a while. … Continue reading DIY Curvy Barbie Bra or Tube Top with Free Pattern
It might look like AI made the image above, but actually, I used my Canva account to put together that image, in the form of a digital collage. 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 … Continue reading Here are a couple of Christmas gift ideas you may not have considered…
For your free yoga pants patterns, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If these yoga pants look familiar, that’s because the original pattern was designed for Sindy. Imagine my surprise, when I discovered that my Curvy Barbie could also fit in these stretchy yoga pants! The shirt my Curvy Barbie is wearing in today’s tutorial is from an outfit I designed many … Continue reading Free Curvy Barbie yoga pants sewing patterns with tutorial video @ ChellyWood.com #DollCollector #Sewing
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I first started this website in the early 2010’s, more as a side project than a business. I wasn’t expecting it to become a hub for free sewing patterns. Back in those early days, I didn’t have a fancy camera, video software, and a sound system, so my earliest videos aren’t … Continue reading It’s October… Let’s make a Halloween skirt for Barbie!
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
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
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
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Well, it’s summer here in the northern hemisphere, where I live. I’m loving this! And so is Tall Barbie! Yes, I’ve given you this pattern before, but never for Tall Barbie, so today’s blog post will add an important feature to the gallery of Tall Barbie patterns — all of which … Continue reading Sew a ruffle skirt and halter top for Tall Barbie with today’s free sewing patterns! #TallBarbie #SewingProjects
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Last Thursday I gave you the free pattern for making the long strappy sundress. Today I’m giving you the free sewing pattern for making a little bolero jacket to go over the top of it! As it says in the video, today’s little jacket is designed for 10 inch fashion … Continue reading Make a bolero style jacket or short coat for Skipper with today’s free patterns! #DIYbarbie #SewingProjects
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I’ve had the easy-to-sew long sundress (the one with the felt bodice) available on ChellyWood.com for a long time, but I have also used this Barbie pattern to create an all-cotton sundress for Skipper as well. So today’s video shows you how to do that. If you are looking for … Continue reading Here’s a free pattern and tutorial video for making a long dress that fits Skipper! #Skipperdoll #FreePatterns
As some of you know, I’ve been on vacation. But I’m back home now, and I’m working on getting caught up. While on vacation, I checked my email from time to time, and I received one that was about making bibbed overalls for Barbie. This is actually a question I’ve been asked before, so I thought I’d share the contents of my email response with … Continue reading Are there any sewing patterns for making Barbie a pair of bibbed overalls? Yes there are! #Sewing #Patterns
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. You’ve met “Betty the Bus Driver” before. She’s a DC Super Hero Bumblebee doll, all dressed up to look like a bus driver I met in Chicago. You can learn more about the real Betty here and here. But today’s tutorial video shows you how to sew a cute little shirt … Continue reading Make a “Bus Driver Uniform” for DC Super Hero Girls 12 inch dolls with today’s free patterns #DCcomics #dollPhotography
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Now that I have a functioning computer again (mine was down for part of February and most of March), I have some catching up to do! I posted the free sewing patterns for making these pajamas for 10 inch dolls like Skipper and Petite Barbie back when I was working with … Continue reading Sew Skipper or Petite Barbie some pajama pants and a sleeveless top #PajamaParty #FunCrafts
Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. You’ve met “Betty the Busdriver” before. She’s a DC Super Hero Bumblebee doll, all dressed up to look like a bus driver I met in Chicago. You can learn more about the real Betty here and here. But today’s tutorial video shows you how to sew a pair of jeans (or … Continue reading Make a pair of trousers/pants or jeans for DC Super Hero Girls 12 inch dolls with today’s free patterns #DCcomics #dollPhotography
For your free pattern and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I’m sharing a pattern that has appeared on this website before, but as many of you know, with my computer in the fixit shop, I’m reposting St. Patrick’s Day themed posts from years gone by, to pass the time until I get my computer back. Before I go … Continue reading Let’s make a St. Patrick’s Day outfit for Ever After High dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #StPaddysDay #EverAfterHighDoll
