Free patterns! Uneeda Wendy ponytail fashion doll like Barbie or Bilt Lili. Shows doll in pink tank top (summer vest) and three-tier skirt (3-tiered skirt). Free patterns are available at Chelly Wood dot com. Click on the thumbnail to read the article and find the free PDF sewing patterns.

“Free Sewing Patterns for Uneeda Wendy Vintage Dolls: 3-Tier Skirt & Reversible Summer Top #VintageToys #DollCollector”

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. The lovely lady you see at the top of today’s post is not a Bild Lili, although if you were wondering about that, you’re not alone. When I was given this doll, I thought she might be a Bild Lili too! I inherited this gracious gift from a friend of my … Continue reading “Free Sewing Patterns for Uneeda Wendy Vintage Dolls: 3-Tier Skirt & Reversible Summer Top #VintageToys #DollCollector”

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.

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

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.

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

Thumbnail shows a blond DC Superhero Supergirl doll in a white short-sleeved shirt with a blue skirt. Free sewing patterns are found at Chelly Wood dot com. Click on the thumbnail to learn more.

Make a lace blouse and winter-themed skirt for 10 inch dolls with today’s free patterns! #WinterCrafts #SewingProject

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. On Wednesday this week, I offered instructions for adding lace to the front of a doll’s blouse or shirt, like you see on my DC Superhero Supergirl doll, in the image above. To learn more about how to add lace to the front of a doll’s shirt, please click here, and … Continue reading Make a lace blouse and winter-themed skirt for 10 inch dolls with today’s free patterns! #WinterCrafts #SewingProject

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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