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This is a photograph of a 10 inch Moana fashion doll wearing handmade doll clothes. The pink floral pants and sleeveless felt shirt Moana wears were made using free PDF sewing patterns from ChellyWood.com
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a super easy outfit for your Moana dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #MoanaDoll #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This week I’m focused on building a gallery of patterns to fit 10 inch Moana dolls. These patterns may look familiar to you because I designed them originally to fit Mattel’s Creatable World dolls. Then I discovered that they’ll also fit Mattel’s Skipper too! In fact, the bulleted list … Continue reading Sew a super easy outfit for your Moana dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #MoanaDoll #DollClothesPatterns

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The image shows a Disney 10 inch Moana doll wearing handmade doll clothes. The sleeveless shirt has a background color of white (cotton) with a zigzag pattern overlaid in different shades of pink plus bright red. The purse Moana carries uses the same fabric, and its zigzag pattern goes up-and-down, contrasting the side-to-side zigzag pattern on the sleeveless top. She wears a pair of pink sandals and pink pants that coordinate nicely with the whole ensemble. The watermark reminds us to visit ChellyWood.com for free printable sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a shirt and pants for Moana w/today’s free 10″ doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #MoanaDoll #DollClothesPatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Over the last few years, I’ve gotten lots of requests for doll clothes that will fit Moana (the 10 inch fashion doll). I kept my eyes open for a nice, used Moana doll at my local Goodwill store, and when I found one, I was surprised to discover that … Continue reading Sew a shirt and pants for Moana w/today’s free 10″ doll clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com #MoanaDoll #DollClothesPatterns

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The image shows a Wellie Wishers doll modeling a beautiful, handmade Victorian-style dress. It has slightly puffed sleeves that taper to the doll's wrists. The full skirt flares a bit and gathers at the waist. The doll smiles slightly at the camera. The dress is made of blue gingham check cotton fabric, and the simplicity of the dress reminds us of the character of Laura from the Little House on the Prairie books and television show. The watermark on this image reminds us to visit ChellyWood.com for all our free printable PDF sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
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Sew Victorian (19th century pioneer) doll clothes for 14 to 15 inch (35 cm to 38 cm) dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #15inchDolls #SewingProjects

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. My free printable sewing patterns for making the dress pictured at the top of this blog post will fit 14 to 15 inch dolls (that’s 35 cm to 38 cm tall). A list of dolls that fit this pattern is found in the first set of bullets on this page. Need … Continue reading Sew Victorian (19th century pioneer) doll clothes for 14 to 15 inch (35 cm to 38 cm) dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #15inchDolls #SewingProjects

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This image shows an American Girl Wellie Wishers doll modeling a handmade gingham dress. The overlay says, "Free patterns and D. I. Y. tutorial at Chelly Wood dot com. There's also a clipart image of a sewing machine on this header.
14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, Crissy Family of Dolls, Daily Patterns, Hearts for Hearts Girls, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Velvet Dolls, Wellie Wishers Patterns

Make a Victorian era or pioneer-style dress for 14 to 15 inch dolls w/today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #FreePatterns for #DollClothes

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today I’m giving you a free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making a pioneer-style or Victorian era dress to fit 14 to 15 inch dolls (that’s 35 cm to 38 cm tall). Need some blue gingham fabric? Click here to purchase navy blue 1/8 inch gingham check cotton-polyester blend fabric (like … Continue reading Make a Victorian era or pioneer-style dress for 14 to 15 inch dolls w/today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #FreePatterns for #DollClothes

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As I said on Wednesday last week, my agent has been in talks with C&T Publishing, and they have asked me to teach a class on their Creative Spark Online Learning platform. Last week I asked, “What type of class would you like me to teach?” but very few people left comments. So let’s try Plan B… If I offered the following classes, which one … Continue reading Please vote! @ ChellyWood.com #SewingProjects #DollClothes

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The image shows a Lammily "Photographer" doll wearing handmade doll clothes in a charming lace-trimmed business-suit-style. She stands in front of a cathedral in Paris, and she seems to be taking a photograph with her tiny black camera. The scene appears to be "to scale" for a tiny 11 inch doll! Please visit ChellyWood.com for free sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
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Doll Photography Tip #11: Make an “Invisible” Doll Stand @ ChellyWood.com #DollPhotography #DollStagram

This is an older video, but it has been somewhat popular on my YouTube channel. Since my article was published in the March & April issue of Doll Castle News magazine, I’ve been following a theme of doll photography tips and tricks on Mondays, so I thought it wouldn’t hurt to revisit this helpful tutorial, showing how I make my “invisible” doll stands. Now in my article … Continue reading Doll Photography Tip #11: Make an “Invisible” Doll Stand @ ChellyWood.com #DollPhotography #DollStagram

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11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a pretty strapless dress for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingProject for a #SewingMom

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Hello everyone. Today’s doll clothes sewing project is a revision of an older pattern — one I’ve had on this website for quite some time. However this lovely dress pattern was only available as a JPG in the Barbie section of the site. Today I’m making available as a … Continue reading Sew a pretty strapless dress for Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #SewingProject for a #SewingMom

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a Liv Doll acting as photographer, taking photos of a Tonner doll in a professional photo studio. Overlay says, "Doll Photo TIP #10 Avoiding glossy doll 'skin'" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Tutorials: Doll Photography

Doll Photography Tip #10: Avoid Glossy Doll “Skin” #Photography #Dollstagram

Fashion dolls are typically made of hard plastic, and yet we want them to look life-like in our photos. So how do we avoid the glossy look of a doll’s hard-plastic “skin?” This doll photography tutorial video helps you solve this notorious problem. My regular followers know that in my day job, I’m a school librarian, but you probably don’t realize that I teach classes … Continue reading Doll Photography Tip #10: Avoid Glossy Doll “Skin” #Photography #Dollstagram

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The image shows a Curvy Barbie walking in a garden. She wears handmade high-waisted shorts and a handmade crop top. The purple floral cotton fabric of her shirt and shorts contrasts against the green background of the garden. The overlay reminds you to visit ChellyWood.com for your free printable PDF sewing patterns for making this adorable summer outfit for Curvy Barbie dolls and similar sized dolls.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a pretty summer outfit for Curvy Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Curvy #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I’ve had these patterns available in JPG form on this website since 2014, but it’s time to switch these popular patterns to a PDF format for easier download. *You need to be aware that the list of dolls who “fit” these doll clothes patterns isn’t exactly right. Curvy Barbie … Continue reading Sew a pretty summer outfit for Curvy Barbie w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Curvy #DollClothes

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2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Crafts and Hobbies, Props and Dioramas, Tutorials: Doll Photography

Doll Photography Tip #9: Set up a Studio for Photographing Your Dolls #DollCollector #CraftRoom

Indoor photography can be a real hassle when you have to set up the kitchen table for a photo shoot right after breakfast, hurry though your photos, and then take the kitchen-table-studio apart again in time for serving lunch or dinner. In 2015, I moved all my doll photography stuff out to the kids’ playhouse. They were in junior high and high school, and they … Continue reading Doll Photography Tip #9: Set up a Studio for Photographing Your Dolls #DollCollector #CraftRoom

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a Liv Doll acting as photographer, taking photos of a Tonner doll in a professional photo studio. Overlay says, "Doll Photo TIP #8 Light and Shadows" and offers the URL ChellyWood.com
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Doll Photography Tip #8: Light and Shadows #Photography #Tutorials

We’ve all taken them: the photo that’s too dark or too bright. This video tutorial suggests ways to counteract problems with light and shadows. However, if you want to know more about how to adjust your DSLR camera and its ISO, aperture settings, etc., the place to look is Chelsea and Tony Northrup’s book, Stunning Digital Photography. I learned everything I know about my camera … Continue reading Doll Photography Tip #8: Light and Shadows #Photography #Tutorials

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The image shows three simple to sew outfits for vintage Pepper dolls: a pair of pants with a shirt, a floral skirt with a sleeveless top, and a set of underwear (or a bikini style swimsuit). This image comes from ChellyWood.com where you can find hundreds of free printable sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
9-inch Dolls, Pepper Dolls (Vintage), Whole Costumes for Dolls

FREE Vintage Pepper Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)

Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own doll clothes for your dolls, using simple techniques, household tools, and your amazing imagination! Click on this link to learn more about my paid courses on the Creative Spark … Continue reading FREE Vintage Pepper Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns (Gallery)

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Would you like to make a bra and underpants or a swimsuit that looks similar to this image, to fit your vintage Pepper dolls? Click on the link in the caption, and it will take you to a page that offers the free printable PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making these items of doll clothing. Now be advised: these were first designed to fit Skipper, Creatable World, and the 6 inch American Girl dolls, so you may find yourself navigating to tutorials that suit those dolls. However when I discover that another doll -- in this case vintage Pepper -- can wear the same doll clothes, I sometimes send you to the original tutorial video to save time on video creations. Why re-invent the wheel, right? This image, by the way, shows Chelly Wood's vintage Pepper doll (Ideal Tammy doll's little sister) wearing a handmade bikini swimsuit in white jersey fabric with turquoise blue elastic. Because the fabric is white, it's also easy to imagine this as a training bra and underpants for the doll. Please visit ChellyWood.com for all your free printable sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making this outfit for your vintage Pepper dolls.
9-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, Pepper Dolls (Vintage), Tammy Doll Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a bikini or full underwear set for vintage Pepper dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #VintageToys #Collectibles

For your free pattern, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Here we have it! A full set of underwear — complete with sports bra and panties — to fit Pepper and other similar-proportioned dolls in her same size range. Of course it makes a great bikini as well! As many of you already know, Pepper is the “little sister” of vintage Tammy … Continue reading Sew a bikini or full underwear set for vintage Pepper dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #VintageToys #Collectibles

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This photo shows an Ever After High doll wearing black plastic shoes, a green and white plaid mini skirt, and a white sleeveless tank top. Her yellow-blond hair is done up in a messy bun. The watermark reminds us to go to ChellyWood.com for free printable doll clothes sewing patterns.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s make a St. Patrick’s Day outfit for Ever After High dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #StPatricksDay #EverAfterHighDolls

  For your free pattern and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! Today I’m sharing a pattern that has appeared on this website before, but for whatever reason, I keep forgetting to add it to the galleries. On this St. Patrick’s Day, I really do plan to make sure it appears in the galleries, but … Continue reading Let’s make a St. Patrick’s Day outfit for Ever After High dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #StPatricksDay #EverAfterHighDolls

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The image shows an Ever After High doll wearing a handmade mini skirt with black fabric that has been decorated with shamrocks in various shades of green. The overlay says "DIY Ever After High skirt with free pattern" and suggests you visit ChellyWood.com for your free printable sewing patterns and tutorials for making this skirt. Incidentally, the doll also wears a short-sleeved shirt.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a St. Patrick’s Day skirt for Ever After High and similar-sized dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #SewingPatterns #EverAfterHigh

  For your free pattern and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s blog post is another re-post, but I keep forgetting to put this project into the gallery for MH/EAH dolls. I even re-posted it a couple of months ago and yet… I still forgot to add it to the galleries! So for St. Patrick’s Day this year, I’m … Continue reading Sew a St. Patrick’s Day skirt for Ever After High and similar-sized dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #SewingPatterns #EverAfterHigh

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