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This photograph shows the Chelly Wood doll clothing designer doll measuring Skipper's arm with a tiny 1:6 scale tape measure. Skipper extends her arm while the Chelly Wood doll looks at the tape measure to determine how long Skipper's arm is from the underarm to the wrist. Skipper stands barefoot in a swimsuit beside Chelly Wood's tiny 1:6 scale sewing desk. On the desk, a Creatable World doll is seated, waiting her turn for measurements. The creatable World doll seems to be wearing a training bra and panties. Their legs are crossed so the CW doll leans back on the sewing table elegantly. Behind them is a dress form, ironing board, and a tiny window. There's also a miniature china hutch filled with fabric. This is clearly a teeny-tiny doll sewing room. All the dolls seem to be having fun as they prepare for a new wardrobe that fits both Skipper and the Creatable World doll. If you'd like to see the wardrobe of free printable sewing patterns that Chelly Wood has designed for either Skipper dolls or Creatable World dolls, please visit ChellyWood.com and click on the 10 inch doll size from the main Home page gallery.
Creatable World Dolls, Doll Measurements, Skipper Patterns

Creatable World Doll Sewing Measurements (Comparing Them to Skipper) @ ChellyWood.com #CreatableWorld #TapeMeasureTuesday

Every now and then, someone will ask me which doll clothes patterns I recommend for the Creatable World dolls. As you’ll see in this #TapeMeasure Tuesday feature, their measurements are truly unique among dolls, but they most closely match Mattel’s Skipper dolls. So I recommend searching for modern Skipper patterns, if you’re sewing a wardrobe for Creatable World dolls. Vintage Skipper dolls have different measurements, … Continue reading Creatable World Doll Sewing Measurements (Comparing Them to Skipper) @ ChellyWood.com #CreatableWorld #TapeMeasureTuesday

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This image shows the Chelly Wood doll holding a tape measure next to the 6 inch Mini American Girl doll. Beside these two is a blond haired, tan-bodied made-to-move Barbie doll. All three dolls wear handmade doll clothes. They appear to be standing in a tiny sewing room, complete with a desk, a sewing machine, and other sewing-related furnishings. It looks like the dolls are about to use the tiny tape measure to take measurements of the little American Girl 6 inch doll, for a sewing project. This image accompanies a blog post for hashtag tape measure Tuesday in which we learn the specific measurements for the 6 inch American girl doll mini. The blog post for measuring a 6 inch doll is found at ChellyWood.com, and this watermark appears on the photograph of these dolls.
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Tips and Tricks for Teaching Kids to Sew w/Doll Clothing Designer Chelly Wood @ ChellyWood.com #AfterChristmas #familyfun

It’s that time of year again. You got your child/grandchild a new doll for Christmas, and now the doll needs a wardrobe. What better incentive to start some sewing lessons? So here are a few tips and tricks to teaching a child how to sew: Have young children begin sewing with felt. It’s much more forgiving than cotton and inexpensive when they make mistakes. Begin … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Teaching Kids to Sew w/Doll Clothing Designer Chelly Wood @ ChellyWood.com #AfterChristmas #familyfun

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10-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Sew my “Peppermint Candy” dress for your MH or EAH dolls w/this free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #PeppermintCandy #DollClothes

  For your free pattern and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you look at the list just below here, you’ll see that today’s free printable PDF sewing pattern for making what I’m calling my “Peppermint Candy” dress will fit many more dolls than just the Monster High and Ever After High dolls that appear in the tutorial … Continue reading Sew my “Peppermint Candy” dress for your MH or EAH dolls w/this free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #PeppermintCandy #DollClothes

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The image shows a vintage Francie doll from Mattel, wearing white flat shoes, a pair of stretch denim blue jeans (called "dungarees" in some countries), and a short-sleeved, scoop neck T-shirt (sometimes spelled tee shirt) in solid white. She stands beore a paint-splattered blue background. The watermark tells you where you can go online to download the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making this whole outfit: ChellyWood.com (which also offers free tutorial videos showing how to make these jeans and the T-shirt as well). Click on the link in the caption to navigate to the page where you can find the free printable PDF sewing patterns for all of these doll clothes that fit Francie and similar-sized dolls.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Vintage Francie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew jeans and a T-shirt for Francie Dolls with free PDF patterns and tutorials @ ChellyWood.com #FreeSewingPatterns #VintageToys

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. A few weeks ago I posted the patterns and tutorials for making this outfit to fit your Mattel Barbie doll, but these jeans and this T-shirt will also fit vintage Francie dolls. So today I’m re-posting the same patterns and tutorials with Francie in mind. Francie’s not the only … Continue reading Sew jeans and a T-shirt for Francie Dolls with free PDF patterns and tutorials @ ChellyWood.com #FreeSewingPatterns #VintageToys

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The image shows a pair of Mary Jane style shoes on the feet of a Draculaura Monster HIgh doll. If you'd like to make these shoes, there's a DIY tutorial on ChellyWood.com along with a free printable PDF pattern for making these doll shoes, which will fit Kuu Kuu Harajuku dolls, Monster High dolls, Ever After High dolls, and Moana 10 inch dolls.
10-inch doll clothes patterns, 11-inch doll clothes patterns, 9-inch Dolls, Daily Patterns, DC Super Hero Girls Dolls, Disney Princess Dolls, Ever After High Doll Clothes Patterns, Monster High Doll Clothes Patterns

DIY Mary Jane -style shoes fit Monster High or Ever After High 10 inch dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #DollShoes #DollCrafts

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the THIRD set of bullets. Today’s tutorial goes with a brand new pattern for making a pair of Mary Jane style shoes that will fit Monster High dolls, Ever After High dolls, and Moana 10 inch dolls (among other dolls with similar-sized feet). You may have seen these Mary Jane style shoes on … Continue reading DIY Mary Jane -style shoes fit Monster High or Ever After High 10 inch dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #DollShoes #DollCrafts

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The image shows words on a quilt-like fabric background. The words read: "Sewing Tips for Beginners: How to Buy Fabric." This image comes from ChellyWood.com
Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

How to Choose Fabric for Making Doll Clothes #Sewing #HolidayCrafts #SewingTipTuesday

I grew up in a family full of seamstresses. So to me, shopping for fabric was no more difficult than buying a piece of candy at a convenience store. But to the absolute beginner, the cutting counter at a fabric store can seem a little daunting. I designed this step-by-step guide for buying doll clothes fabric, keeping in mind that some people are brand new … Continue reading How to Choose Fabric for Making Doll Clothes #Sewing #HolidayCrafts #SewingTipTuesday

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The image shows a vintage Francie doll wearing a handmade tank top and skirt. The skirt has an elastic waist and a ruffle. The doll also wears matching butter-yellow go-go boots from the early 1970's. The doll models this lovely butter yellow doll clothes outfit in a sewing room. Behind her is a cabinet filled with fabric. At her right hand is a tiny sewing machine on a desk with a pair of scissors and a tiny tomato-shaped pin cushion. The overlay tells where you can download the free printable sewing patterns and watch the tutorial videos for making these doll clothes: ChellyWood.com
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Vintage Francie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a Skirt and Tank Top for Vintage Francie Dolls w/Today’s Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #VintageToys #Collectibles

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s pretty butter yellow doll shirt and skirt is a pattern I’ve had posted here on ChellyWood.com for quite some time, but I didn’t realize until recently that Francie could also wear these doll clothes (in addition to Liv dolls and MTM Barbie). So today I decided to post … Continue reading Sew a Skirt and Tank Top for Vintage Francie Dolls w/Today’s Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #VintageToys #Collectibles

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Image shows a pair of sandals worn on the feet of a 46 cm Madame Alexander doll with the watermark "ChellyWood.com" which also says "free patterns and tutorials". This image accompanies a series of free patterns and tutorials for making a pair of AG doll (American Girl doll), Madame Alexander doll, Wellie Wisher doll, Hearts for Hearts girl dolls (Hearts4Hearts girls), Velvet and Crissy dolls, and many other dolls in the 14-inch, 15-inch, 16 inch, 17 inch, and 18 inch doll size range. This image was posted on the Monday before the release of the FREE printable pattern and easy-to-follow DIY tutorial showing how to make doll sandals from foam, ribbon, bias tape, glue, and /or elastic ribbons. ChellyWood.com offers lots of free printable patterns for doll clothes, doll shoes, doll sandals, and so much more. Each pattern comes with a youtube tutorial that shows you exactly how to make the item of doll clothes. So please visit ChellyWood.com for FREE printable doll clothes /doll shoes/ doll sandals patterns and tutorials.
14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, 16-inch doll clothes patterns, 17-inch doll clothes patterns, 18-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Crafts and Hobbies, Doll Shoes, Madame Alexander Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Crafts, Wellie Wishers Patterns

We’re making sandals for 18-inch dolls @ ChellyWood.com! #crafts with #AGdolls

Last week I gave you the lilac-colored pants pattern and the free printable halter top pattern. Then yesterday I gave you the duffle bag or gym bag pattern. Today I’m re-visiting this pattern once again, and re-posting the older how-to-make-doll-sandals video, so you can make your whole 18″ doll outfit complete! Now this tutorial shows you how to make the sandals for 14 to 16-inch … Continue reading We’re making sandals for 18-inch dolls @ ChellyWood.com! #crafts with #AGdolls

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The image shows an 18-inch doll holding up a gym bag with straps and pockets. The gym bag is handmade, and you can download the free printable PDF sewing pattern for making this gym bag or duffle bag or overnight bag or dolls at ChellyWood.com. In fact, click on the link in the caption, and it will take you to a page where you can download the free sewing pattern for making this overnight bag.
18-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Madame Alexander Doll Clothes Patterns

Free pattern for 18-inch doll’s gym bag or duffle bag @ ChellyWood.com #AmericanGirlDolls #DollCrafts

Last week I gave you the patterns and tutorials for making the halter top and lilac-colored pants for 18″ dolls, but I didn’t include the pattern for the gym bag and sandals. Well, today I’m including those items’ patterns. This tutorial is an older one, but today is the first time I’ve offered this gym bag pattern as a free printable PDF sewing pattern. Scroll … Continue reading Free pattern for 18-inch doll’s gym bag or duffle bag @ ChellyWood.com #AmericanGirlDolls #DollCrafts

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Mattel's Teresa doll appears to be running in a pair of slim-fitting ankle pants and a zipper jacket, along with tiny plastic boots with a slight heel. Would you like to sew a pair of ankle pants and a zip-front jacket with a collar for your 11.5-inch to 12 inch fashion dolls? Click on the link in the caption, and it will take you to a page where you can download and print all the free printable sewing patterns for making these doll clothes, along with links to tutorial videos that show you how to make this outfit.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Tall Barbie, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a Zipper Jacket and Jeans for Fashion Dolls w/Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Winter #FashionDoll

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It’s October 20th, which means autumn is here in the northern hemisphere, where I live. Is your Barbie ready for the cold weather? She can be! Today’s patterns include the jeans patterns, which I posted last week, and an older pattern and tutorial video for making a zip-up ski … Continue reading Sew a Zipper Jacket and Jeans for Fashion Dolls w/Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Winter #FashionDoll

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The image shows a Mattel MTM Barbie wearing handmade stretch denim jeans and a T-shirt. The page associated with this image offers a free printable PDF sewing pattern for three styles of pants or jeans to fit fashion dolls like Barbie and other 11 inch dolls.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Made to Move Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew jeans and a T-shirt for Barbie with free PDF patterns and tutorials @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasGiftIdeas #GiftsForKids

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Yesterday I posted the patterns and tutorial video for making three styles of pants or jeans to fit 11.5 inch (29 cm) dolls like Barbie. Today I’m including those jeans patterns, plus a pattern for a simple T-shirt, and links to the tutorials for making both the straight-leg jeans … Continue reading Sew jeans and a T-shirt for Barbie with free PDF patterns and tutorials @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasGiftIdeas #GiftsForKids

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A tiny Chelsea doll or a similar-sized doll is going trick-or-treating for Halloween. She wears a little felt ghost costume with they eyes cut out. She carries a pumpkin-shaped candy basket. She appears to be wearing her ghost costume over a dress of blue printed fabric. Click on the link in the caption, and it will take you to a page where you can download and print all the free printable sewing patterns for making these doll clothes, along with links to tutorial videos that show you how to make this outfit.
5-inch doll clothes patterns, 6-inch doll clothes patterns, Chelsea, Enchantimals, Holiday Crafts

Sew a ghost costume for very small dolls with this easy FREE sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Costumes #Halloween

Please scroll to the very bottom of this page for today’s free ghost costume pattern. During the summer, I showed you how adaptable this easy-to-sew ghost costume is. Just look at my Chelsea doll below! She’s wearing a cactus costume that I made using green felt for the ghost costume and cutting out a hole for her face. For more details on how to make … Continue reading Sew a ghost costume for very small dolls with this easy FREE sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Costumes #Halloween

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The image shows an African American or African doll wearing her underpants and bra. All around her are images of outfits someone has made for her. She stands next to a tape measure.
Crafts and Hobbies, Doll Measurements, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

How to measure a doll for sewing doll clothes #SewingLove #DollCrafts

  I recently had someone send me a message using my Contact Form, and she wasn’t sure how to best measure her doll for sewing purposes. So I thought it wouldn’t hurt to re-post this tutorial video and my written tips. For the neck circumference, measure around the widest part of the doll’s neck. That’s usually at the base of the neck. For the neck-to-shoulder-seam, measure from … Continue reading How to measure a doll for sewing doll clothes #SewingLove #DollCrafts

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The image shows a Wellie Wishers doll from American Girl modeling a handmade skirt and sleeveless summer shirt. The skirt has an elastic waist and is trimmed with both white lace and a silver strand of rickrack. The shirt has a square neck and straps. The fabric is a cotton print with a 1970's style floral design in colors of turquoise, pink, and white.
13-inch doll clothes patterns, 14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Wellie Wishers Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free PDF Patterns for Wellie Wishers or Other 14″ to 15 inch (35 to 38 cm) dolls @ ChellyWood.com #sewingprojects #sewingideas

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos. Today’s outfit not only fits the 14.5 inch Wellie Wisher dolls, but many other dolls in a similar size range. It will even fit the 17 inch Velvet and 18 inch Crissy dolls from the 1970’s, as you can see in both the skirt tutorial video and the … Continue reading Free PDF Patterns for Wellie Wishers or Other 14″ to 15 inch (35 to 38 cm) dolls @ ChellyWood.com #sewingprojects #sewingideas

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The image shows a close-up of a handmade skirt that's made of cotton fabric with a colorful 1970's style floral print. The fabric is white with pink and turquoise flowers. At the bottom of the skirt there's a lace, ribbon, and rickrack trim which appears to be layered with the lace at the bottom, the ribbon over the top, and the rickrack floating above the ribbon. The overlay says, "Skirt with rickrack and free patterns." This image also has the watermark that tells you where you can download the free pattern: ChellyWood.com
13-inch doll clothes patterns, 14-inch doll clothes patterns, 15-inch doll clothes patterns, American Girl Doll Patterns, Daily Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Wellie Wishers Patterns

Make a Skirt with Lace and Rickrack Trim for Wellie Wishers or Other 14″ to 15 inch (35 to 38 cm) dolls @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing for #WellieWishers

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos. Today’s skirt with lace, ribbon, and rickrack trim will fit the 14.5 inch Wellie Wisher dolls, but it will also fit many other dolls in a similar size range. It will even fit the 17 inch Velvet and 18 inch Crissy dolls from the 1970’s. Here’s a more … Continue reading Make a Skirt with Lace and Rickrack Trim for Wellie Wishers or Other 14″ to 15 inch (35 to 38 cm) dolls @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing for #WellieWishers

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