In a square purple frame there's a Barbie modeling a handmade strappy sundress with a felt bodice and cotton skirt. The text reads, "Free sewing pattern!"

Learn to sew with this super simple free PDF sewing pattern for Barbie #LearnToSew #KidCrafts

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. We’re right at the tail-end of March, so it’s time to start thinking about sewing projects for Easter and maybe even summer too. So yesterday I shared one of my favorite summer sundress patterns for Barbie, and today I’m sharing the easiest of my summer sundress patterns for Barbie. … Continue reading Learn to sew with this super simple free PDF sewing pattern for Barbie #LearnToSew #KidCrafts

Within this turquoise blue frame, a 1980's Barbie models a pink handmade summer top and separate Easter-egg print miniskirt with lace trim. The text reads, "Free sewing patterns!" The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears beneath the text.

Sew an Easter outfit for Barbie with today’s free doll clothes sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com! #Crafts #Barbie

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. On March 13th, I gave you a new sleeveless summer top pattern for Barbie, but at the time, I didn’t have anything new designed to go with the sleeveless top. Then, on March 27th, I gave you a quick, easy-to-sew pattern and free tutorial video for making a lace-trimmed … Continue reading Sew an Easter outfit for Barbie with today’s free doll clothes sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com! #Crafts #Barbie

On a purple background with tiny white polka dots, we see a Barbie from the waist down, her hands on her hips. She wears a teeny-tiny miniskirt made of pink cotton fabric that has an Easter egg print in pastel colors decorating the pink cotton of the skirt. The hem of the skirt sports a little soft pink zigzag of lace trim. The text reads, "Free sewing pattern!" and beneath this is the logo for Chelly Wood dot com.

Make an Easter-themed miniskirt for a Barbie doll with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com! #EasterCrafts #BarbieFun

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. On March 13th, I gave you a new sleeveless summer top pattern for Barbie, but at the time, I didn’t have anything new designed to go with the sleeveless top. I decided to remake an older tutorial for a lace-trimmed miniskirt, which I thought would look very nice with … Continue reading Make an Easter-themed miniskirt for a Barbie doll with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com! #EasterCrafts #BarbieFun

The words "free pattern" are angled across a turquoise blue linen background, above the ChellyWood.com logo, and beside these is a Made to Move Barbie who carries a pretty white cotton purse with a yellow strap. The white cotton of the purse is decorated with a tiny fruits pattern. Her dress is made of the same white cotton "fruity" fabric, and the dress has cotton straps made of the same material. The skirt of the sundress is short. She wears yellow plastic sandals.

Sew a “fruity” summer sundress for Barbie with a beach bag or purse! #Barbie #Fashion

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This week I’m revisiting a couple of my favorite summer outfits for Barbie because we’ve come to the last week of March. So it’s time to start planning Barbie’s summer wardrobe! This “fruity” sundress is especially easy to make if you use a ribbon for the strap like the … Continue reading Sew a “fruity” summer sundress for Barbie with a beach bag or purse! #Barbie #Fashion

Thumbnail image shows Vintage Pedigree Sindy (brunette) modeling a pair of ankle-length purple trousers and a raglan-sleeved shirt. The text reads "free patterns" followed by an exclamation point. Get your free sewing patterns for Sindy's dolls' clothes at the website Chelly Wood dot com, which also offers patterns in A4 printer paper as well as American printer paper for the free patterns.

Play dress up with your vintage Sindy doll after you sew these dolls’ clothes with free A4 PDF sewing patterns! #UKSewing #SewUK

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. All the doll clothes from this series have been made, using a child’s tee shirt from my local charity shop, Goodwill, and through these blog posts I hope to encourage you, my followers, to do the same. Re-use old materials! Let’s maintain the enthusiasm for recycling! It’s good for … Continue reading Play dress up with your vintage Sindy doll after you sew these dolls’ clothes with free A4 PDF sewing patterns! #UKSewing #SewUK

Thumbnail text reads "Free patterns!" with a photo of Pedigree Sindy modeling handmade summer clothes including a vest (tank top) and matching elastic-waist skirt.

How to make a pretty skirt and top for Pedigree Sindy w/free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #Sewing

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you’re not familiar with Pedigree Sindy, please go back and read the blog posts from Monday the 3rd and Monday the 10th of June, 2024. She’s a fun doll to learn about! In a nutshell, back in “the day,” Sindy was far more popular than Barbie in the … Continue reading How to make a pretty skirt and top for Pedigree Sindy w/free sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #PedigreeSindy #Sewing

A vintage Pedigree Sindy doll models a pair of handmade knickers and a handmade vest or tank top. The text reads, "free pattern" and in fact, when you visit Chelly Wood dot com, you'll find free doll clothes patterns for these lingerie items and other free sewing patterns for vintage Pedigree Sindy and similar sized dolls.

Sew a vest (tank top) for Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free A4 and American PDF sewing patterns #ValentinesDay #Lingerie

For your free patterns and tutorial videos for making this vest/summer top, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you’re not familiar with Pedigree Sindy, please go back and read the blog posts from Monday the 3rd and Monday the 10th of June, 2024. She’s a fun doll to learn about! In a nutshell, back in “the day,” Sindy was far more … Continue reading Sew a vest (tank top) for Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free A4 and American PDF sewing patterns #ValentinesDay #Lingerie

Pedigree Sindy stands on a white platform, wearing a purple outfit including a shirt and pencil skirt made of lilac jersey fabric. The text reads "free Patterns!" just above the Chelly Wood dot com free doll clothes sewing pattern website logo.

Expand your Sindy doll’s wardrobe with these free patterns and easy sewing tutorials! #UKSewing #SewUK

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. All the doll clothes from this series have been made, using a child’s tee shirt from my local charity shop, Goodwill, and through these blog posts I hope to encourage you, my followers, to do the same. Re-use old materials! Let’s maintain the enthusiasm for recycling! It’s good for … Continue reading Expand your Sindy doll’s wardrobe with these free patterns and easy sewing tutorials! #UKSewing #SewUK

A Pedigree Sindy doll with long brown hair models a handmade graphic tee shirt with a pair of matching trousers. The text reads "Free pattern!" and gives the logo for Chelly Wood dot com.

Create stylish trousers and a fashionable shirt for your Pedigree Sindy dolls using today’s free clothing patterns! #PedigreeSindy #VintageUK

For your free trousers and tee shirt patterns, along with additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I recently made a trip to my local second-hand store/charity shop, Goodwill, where I bought a child’s shirt. Then I used the shirt to make a pair of trousers for my Pedigree Sindy doll, along with several other items of clothing in a … Continue reading Create stylish trousers and a fashionable shirt for your Pedigree Sindy dolls using today’s free clothing patterns! #PedigreeSindy #VintageUK

A purple thumbnail frame surrounds a photo of a Pedigree Sindy doll in a 1960's style miniskirt dress or ice skater's dress. The text reads, "Free Pattern."

Sew your own 1960’s dress for Pedigree Sindy w/today’s FREE A4 PDF sewing patterns! #sewingforgirls #sewUK

  For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been building a whole collection of doll clothes patterns for Pedigree Sindy, and this lovely little dress is one I’ve been calling my “ice skater dress” since I first became inspired to make it. When I took the photos for … Continue reading Sew your own 1960’s dress for Pedigree Sindy w/today’s FREE A4 PDF sewing patterns! #sewingforgirls #sewUK

A Pedigree Sindy doll with long brown hair models a handmade graphic tee shirt with a pair of matching trousers. The text reads "Free pattern!" and gives the logo for Chelly Wood dot com.

Whip up some easy-to-sew trousers for Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free dolls’ clothes pattern! #Sewing #DollsClothes

For your free trousers patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. I recently made a trip to my local second-hand store/charity shop, Goodwill, where I bought a child’s shirt. Then I used the shirt to make a pair of trousers for my Pedigree Sindy doll, along with several other items of clothing in a wardrobe of my own … Continue reading Whip up some easy-to-sew trousers for Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free dolls’ clothes pattern! #Sewing #DollsClothes

A Curvy Barbie models a handmade sundress (sun dress) made with ribbon, felt, and cotton. The text reads, "Free patterns!" and shows the Chelly Wood dot com logo alongside the doll, who poses on a white platform.

Free patterns for making a Curvy Barbie dress — for absolute beginners learning to sew! #LearningToSew #FreePatterns

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. This dress’s super simple design makes it easy to create a maxi-length long dress, even if you have little or no sewing experience at all. Because the bodice has a sort of “bump” at the top, the doll’s chest will be well-covered, even if something goes wrong when sewing … Continue reading Free patterns for making a Curvy Barbie dress — for absolute beginners learning to sew! #LearningToSew #FreePatterns

Within a purple thumbnail that says "free pattern" stands an 11.5 inch Pedigree Sindy doll from the 1970's or 1980's. She wears a purple headband, a purple graphic tee shirt, and a purple pencil skirt, along with a pair of silver flat shoes with pointed toes. The logo on this thumbnail reminds us to go to Chelly Wood dot com for more free printable PDF sewing patterns, including Sindy doll clothes patterns in A4 paper format for PDF printing.

Upcycle a T-Shirt into Dolls’ Clothes: Creative DIY Ideas for Pedigree Sindy! #Sewing #DollsClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As we saw in yesterday’s tutorial for making the graphic tee shirt that my Sindy doll is wearing in the photo at the top of today’s blog post, I recently made a trip to my local second-hand store, Goodwill, where I bought a child’s shirt. Then I used the … Continue reading Upcycle a T-Shirt into Dolls’ Clothes: Creative DIY Ideas for Pedigree Sindy! #Sewing #DollsClothes

Text reads: "No pattern needed; easy DIY hair accessory." The image shows a vintage Pedigree Sindy doll wearing a purple headband made of jersey fabric.

DIY hair accessory craft project for Pedigree Sindy or any other fashion doll… #Sindy #Barbie #DisneyPrincess

  Today’s project doesn’t require a paper pattern. You’ll just be using measurements. In today’s simple tutorial video, I’ll show you how to make a basic headband for any fashion doll. Specifically, my video today features Pedigree Sindy, but as you’ll see in this video, you can also make the exact same headband for Mattel’s Barbie and really, any fashion doll you like. Below, you’ll … Continue reading DIY hair accessory craft project for Pedigree Sindy or any other fashion doll… #Sindy #Barbie #DisneyPrincess

As part of a celebration of the new year, Chelly Wood dot com did a top ten sewing patterns of 2024. This is the thumbnail for that blog post, showing patterns over the top of fireworks.

Here are my Top 10 most popular free doll clothes patterns — a look back at 2024! #NewYearsDay #Top10

Today is the first day of 2025 — Hooray! In August of 2025, I’ll be retiring from my full-time job as a school librarian, so that will free up my time to do more with dolls and doll clothing designs. Watch for more news about my plans for 2025 in a later blog post in January. With today’s blog post, I want to reflect on … Continue reading Here are my Top 10 most popular free doll clothes patterns — a look back at 2024! #NewYearsDay #Top10