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Inside a turquoise blue frame, we see the words "free pattern" beside the photo of a Momoko doll wearing a pioneer outfit or possibly a pilgrim's dress. The ChellyWood.com logo appears in the lower left corner. This image comes from Chelly Wood's production of Romeo and Juliet with dolls.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Momoko Doll Patterns, Romeo & Juliet, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a Pilgrim or pioneer dress for Momoko dolls with today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #Pioneers

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Once again, this Momoko doll clothes sewing project is one of my older patterns, from back in the days when this blog was really just a personal journal. The brown “shift” dress was worn under Momoko’s wedding gown, when she played Juliet in my stop motion video, Romeo and … Continue reading Sew a Pilgrim or pioneer dress for Momoko dolls with today’s free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #Pioneers

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Within a turquoise blue linen frame, we see a photograph of a Momoko doll wearing an elaborately detailed wedding gown, the words "free pattern" (in white, in the upper left corner), and the square logo for ChellyWood.com (in the lower left corner).
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Momoko Doll Patterns, Romeo & Juliet, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a beautiful wedding dress for Momoko dolls w/free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #MomokoDoll #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As some of you know, I’m still converting some of my older sewing patterns from JPG images to PDF sewing patterns. Today’s pattern is definitely  an older one, and if you’re used to my more modern patterns, which are made digitally, it will surprise you that this wedding dress … Continue reading Sew a beautiful wedding dress for Momoko dolls w/free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #MomokoDoll #DollClothesPatterns

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The image shows a women holding up a poster of three dolls wearing handmade doll clothes. There's a tripod holding a DSLR camera nearby, and the woman is smiling as she looks toward the camera. The text over the top of this image says, "how to really shine on video" and there is, in fact, a sparkle of tiny pale colored dots all around the woman's head, like stars.
Fan Mail, Interviews With Crafters, Links, Selling Your Crafts, Tutorials: Doll Photography

Doll Photography Tip #12: How to really SHINE in your doll-related videos (thank you @salmajafri !) #Photography #Dollstagram

I get fan mail from my followers every now and then, and through our conversations, I’ve come to realize that many of you are using my free doll clothes patterns to help cut costs in your doll-related businesses, whether that’s selling your doll clothes on Etsy, selling your doll crafts on eBay, or making doll clothes or doll crafts for various in-person sales venues. About … Continue reading Doll Photography Tip #12: How to really SHINE in your doll-related videos (thank you @salmajafri !) #Photography #Dollstagram

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In a turquoise blue linen square, there's a photo of a vintage Stacie doll (from the late 1980's) wearing a white cotton shirt and a cotton above-the-knee mini skirt. The words across the top of the photo say "free pattern" and there's a Chelly Wood dot com logo in the lower left corner of the image.
7-inch Dolls, 8-inch doll clothes patterns, Stacie Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a summer outfit for vintage Stacie dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns #DollClothesPatterns #VintageToys

Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. The blog post from yesterday shows how to make the shirt my vintage Stacie doll is wearing, and the skirt dates back to Easter of this year, when I first posted a video on how to sew it for my little mini Anna and Elsa dolls. But as you can see, … Continue reading Make a summer outfit for vintage Stacie dolls w/today’s free PDF sewing patterns #DollClothesPatterns #VintageToys

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Framed by purple fabric with tiny white polka dots are the words "free pattern" at a slight angle above a photo of Kuu Kuu Harajuku's G doll in a white felt and lace long gown. She's seated in a wicker chair with a wicker table beside her, and she seems to be reaching for a piece of tiny plastic cake. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the corner.
9-inch Dolls, Kuu Kuu Harajuku Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a simple wedding dress for Kuu Kuu Harajuku Dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #JuneWedding #DollClothesPatterns

  Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. It’s still June, so I wanted to be sure to post at least one wedding dress before the month comes to an end! This one, which is really just a variation on the easy-sew purple felt dress with eyelet trim, … Continue reading Sew a simple wedding dress for Kuu Kuu Harajuku Dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #JuneWedding #DollClothesPatterns

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On a blue background, we read the words "Why don't my seams match?" overlapping a photo of fabric that has been sewn askew.
Interviews With Crafters, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Why don’t my seams match up? 10 tips from doll clothing designer Chelly Wood #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

I’ve done a number of different “sewing tip” blog posts on the ensemble you see in the image above, but what you may not have noticed is that my seams didn’t always match up when I made these garments. “What?!” you say. “How can that be? You’re the expert!” When you sew doll clothes, and especially when sewing very small doll clothes, you can expect … Continue reading Why don’t my seams match up? 10 tips from doll clothing designer Chelly Wood #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns

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Inside a light turquoise blue frame, we see the words "free pattern" along with a photo of a Rainbow High doll modeling a T-shirt with long sleeves over some sort of doll clothing item made of pink fabric with tiny strawberries (skirt, pants, or shorts could be possible). The ChellyWood.com logo appears in the corner.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Rainbow High, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s sew a long-sleeved jersey-fabric shirt for Rainbow High dolls w/today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Handmade #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It may be summer in the northern hemisphere, but for all my followers in the southern hemisphere of this beautiful earth, winter is underway. So today’s pattern is for all of you living below the equator! You’ll need a long-sleeved shirt for your Rainbow High dollies, to keep her … Continue reading Let’s sew a long-sleeved jersey-fabric shirt for Rainbow High dolls w/today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Handmade #DollClothesPatterns

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In a purple polka dot frame, we see a photo of a Made-to-Move Barbie doll modeling a true Musketeer-style cosplay costume or renaissance faire outfit, including the boots, pants, tunic, jacket, and fancy hat with a feather. The overlaid words say, "free pattern" and the ChellyWood.com logo appears in one corner.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Make a “Three Musketeers” costume for fashion dolls w/these free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RenFaire #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It has been a long time since I’ve posted anything related to my Romeo and Juliet with Dolls stop motion video, so I think I’m due to post more of these patterns. In the past, all of these patterns were available here, but since they are some of my … Continue reading Make a “Three Musketeers” costume for fashion dolls w/these free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RenFaire #DollClothesPatterns

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On a purple polka dot background we see an African or African American Petite Barbie modeling a white shorts outfit made of cotton printed with tiny dots in pastel colors. Her shorts have a high waist and her tank top has straps. They are separate garments. She wears white plastic high heels. The overlay says, "free pattern" and we see the Chelly Wood dot com logo in one corner.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Petite Barbie Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew high-waisted shorts and a reversible tank top for Petite Barbie w/today’s FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LittleThings #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Isn’t my Petite Barbie adorable in this little shorts outfit with a high waist? I just love this look on her! And did you see the heading? The tank top is reversible! I have a word of warning though… If I was going to make this tank top for … Continue reading Sew high-waisted shorts and a reversible tank top for Petite Barbie w/today’s FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LittleThings #DollClothesPatterns

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Inside a turquoise blue linen square, there's a photo of a Tall Fashionista Barbie wearing a handmade strappy pink sundress and the words "free pattern" are angled above the photo. Below these words is the logo for ChellyWood.com
12-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Tall Barbie, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a Tall Barbie Dress w/Free Pattern #SummerDress #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This tutorial is unlike some of the other sundress tutorials I’ve created because it’s designed to hide your gathers inside the bodice of the dress. This makes it a little more difficult than most of my other sundress patterns. That’s why the pattern is marked with four flowers. If … Continue reading Sew a Tall Barbie Dress w/Free Pattern #SummerDress #DollClothesPatterns

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On a turquoise blue linen frame, we see the words "free pattern" angled across a photo of an Ideal Pepper doll (a vintage doll that was the little sister of Ideal Tammy, and whose United Kingdom counterpart was Patch, the little sister of Sindy dolls). The pepper doll wears a beach bonnet made of turquoise blue cotton and a little white floral sun dress (sundress) with white shoes. In the photo, the Pepper doll is standing in a room with a white floor and purple wall. The ChellyWood.com logo appears in the lower left corner of the image.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, Pepper Dolls (Vintage), Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew a summer outfit for Ideal Pepper collectible dolls with today’s free patterns! @ ChellyWood.com #Collectibles #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and links to helpful tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I bet you’re thinking that today’s free dress pattern is the same one I’ve recently posted for Rainbow High dolls, Vogue Ginny dolls, and the 11 inch Strawberry Shortcake dolls. Yup! You got it! But be advised: you’ll want to use the “Pinafore” measurement for your … Continue reading Sew a summer outfit for Ideal Pepper collectible dolls with today’s free patterns! @ ChellyWood.com #Collectibles #DollClothesPatterns

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A turquoise blue linen square frames the words "free pattern" which are angled over an image of an Ideal Pepper or possibly a Patch doll's face wearing a turquoise blue bonnet with a tiny purple ribbon around the brim. The ChellyWood.com logo appears in the lower left corner.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, Pepper Dolls (Vintage), Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Make a pretty “beach hat” for Ideal Pepper dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #IdealPepper #DollClothesPatterns

For your free pattern and other helpful tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This week I’m giving you a pattern and tutorial video for making a pretty little “beach bonnet” hat that will fit Ideal Pepper dolls and other dolls with a similar head circumference. (See the video for an exact measurement of the head circumference needed.) I first posted … Continue reading Make a pretty “beach hat” for Ideal Pepper dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #IdealPepper #DollClothesPatterns

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On a purple polka dot cotton background, the words "free pattern" are displayed at an angle over a photo of a Sindy doll or Ideal Tammy doll wearing a handmade sun dress (sometimes spelled sundress). The ChellyWood.com logo appears in the lower left corner.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Tammy Doll Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a pretty sundress for Tammy or Sindy w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SindyDoll #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I’ve been told that vintage Tammy dolls and vintage Sindy dolls used the exact same body molds, but I can’t be sure about that. However, they certainly look a lot alike! And yes, I’ve had my niece re-root my vintage Tammy doll’s hair. I think it turned out really … Continue reading Sew a pretty sundress for Tammy or Sindy w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SindyDoll #DollClothesPatterns

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On a turquoise blue linen fabric background, the words "free pattern" are splayed to one side beside a Made to Move Barbie who wears a multicolored bell-shaped skirt and a pink tank top. The ChellyWood.com logo appears in the lower left hand corner of the image.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s make a new combination of shirts and skirts for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SummerFashion #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s free pattern is for a reversible tank top and a short skirt. But do you have any idea how easy it is to turn a short skirt into a long skirt? See, look: And today’s free pattern for the tank top is also reversible, so you can create … Continue reading Let’s make a new combination of shirts and skirts for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SummerFashion #DollClothesPatterns

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With a turquoise colored linen background behind it, we see a photo of a Wellie Wisher doll modeling a short skirt with a felt top. The overlay says, "free pattern," and the ChellyWood.com logo is in the lower left corner. This is the attachment image for a tutorial video for making a "schoolgirl" style easy-to-sew cotton skirt for Wellie Wishers and similar sized dolls, and it does come with a free printable PDF sewing pattern plus a tutorial video showing you how to make a super simple skirt for your Wellie Wishers doll.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, 14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, 16-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Wellie Wishers Patterns

Make a super simple skirt for Wellies and other 15 inch dolls w/today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #FreeStuff #DollClothesPatterns

  Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today’s tutorial video has been available on my website for a really long time. In fact, the photos in today’s video were taken years ago, when I first got my Wellie Wisher doll and started to design patterns for her. Back then I didn’t have any video-editing software or photography … Continue reading Make a super simple skirt for Wellies and other 15 inch dolls w/today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #FreeStuff #DollClothesPatterns

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