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Here’s a simple #sewing tip: how to #sew snaps on #fabric @ ChellyWood.com

Yesterday I posted my DIY tutorial for making a super easy-to-sew felt top for Monster High™ dolls. The only hard part (for a beginner anyway) was sewing the snaps on the felt. In this video, I show you the fundamental basics of sewing a snap onto fabric. For the more advanced sewist, there’s also a trick to aligning your snaps: push a straight pin through … Continue reading Here’s a simple #sewing tip: how to #sew snaps on #fabric @ ChellyWood.com

Chelly WoodSeptember 14, 2017September 3, 20172 Comments

2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Barbie Patterns, Curvy Barbie, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Petite Barbie Patterns

FREE printable #sewing pattern for curvy #dolls @ ChellyWood.com #dollstagram

Today I’m previewing the reversible shirt that I designed in March. This shirt will fit most fashion dolls, including regular-sized Barbie®, Curvy Barbie®, Petite Barbie®, Queens of Africa™ dolls, Spin Master Liv™ dolls, and more. As you can see, I sewed one side yellow, and the other side blue. It really is the same shirt in all of these photos, so yes, it fits a number of different dolls nicely. … Continue reading FREE printable #sewing pattern for curvy #dolls @ ChellyWood.com #dollstagram

Chelly WoodMay 1, 2017April 7, 2017Leave a comment

Here we see a Mattel Barbie doll at a beach. She wears a white felt sleeveless shirt with a green plaid minis skirt. Beneath the miniskirt, the petticoat is made of white tulle and it extends about an inch and a half below the hem of the miniskirt.

11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns

A #child could make this EASY #Sewing project: #Barbie skirt and top @ ChellyWood.com

To make this simple, easy-to-sew felt sleeveless shirt and elastic-waist miniskirt with tulle, please click on the following links for the free patterns and tutorials: Here’s a link to the skirt’s tutorial Here’s a link to the free printable skirt pattern Here’s a link to the felt top’s tutorial Here’s a link to the felt top’s free pattern (you’ll only use the bodice portion) Chelly Wood’s … Continue reading A #child could make this EASY #Sewing project: #Barbie skirt and top @ ChellyWood.com

Chelly WoodApril 5, 2017August 18, 20212 Comments

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Crafts and Hobbies, Interviews With Crafters, Links, Yarn and Embroidery

Where to Shop for #Fabric in #Paris

Do you ever wonder what the fashion capital of the world has to offer to a sewist? Well, Paris is not called the “fashion capital of the world” without a good reason. Last summer I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Paris, and of course, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to shop for fabric while I was there! I’d like to thank my friend Jocy, … Continue reading Where to Shop for #Fabric in #Paris

Chelly WoodFebruary 16, 2017February 5, 2017Leave a comment

Interviews With Crafters

#Sewing Tips From Expert Doll #Seamstress, Julie Helmer @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram

Some of my followers on ChellyWood.com are new to sewing, so I thought I’d ask an expert seamstress for a little sewing advice. Julie Helmer, one of my Facebook friends from a doll clothes group I belong to online, has her own Etsy doll clothes line. Her store is called, “Sew Dolled Up.” Here are the questions I asked her in our interview, and the careful responses … Continue reading #Sewing Tips From Expert Doll #Seamstress, Julie Helmer @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram

Chelly WoodOctober 2, 2015October 1, 2015Leave a comment

Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

It’s #crafty for #kids! Here’s a #quinceañera dress tutorial for dolls w/ free pattern!

Monday I posted an image of the doll dress I’m making this week. Tuesday I posted the pattern for the pinafore. Wednesday I posted the tutorial for making the pinafore. Today I’m going to post the tutorial for the quinceañera or wedding dress that goes under the pinafore. The pattern is available for free to download on this page, along with many other free patterns. All … Continue reading It’s #crafty for #kids! Here’s a #quinceañera dress tutorial for dolls w/ free pattern!