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A purple and turquoise blue quilt frames the words "how do you box your doll clothes" which float above a 3-D photo of a box wrapped in craft paper with a turquoise blue ribbon delicately tied around the box. The ChellyWood.com logo appears to one side of the text and photo.
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How do you box your doll clothes for mailing (shipping)? #Handmade #DollClothesPatterns

The ensemble shown at the top of this page was part of a doll clothes gift I made for a friend’s little girl, Navy. What a cool name this little girl has, don’t you think? Navy? I love it! That’s even a color of fabric! Okay, so when I gave her this gift, consisting of all these handmade doll clothes, how did I package them? … Continue reading How do you box your doll clothes for mailing (shipping)? #Handmade #DollClothesPatterns

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This turquoise blue thumbnail says, "free pattern" and shows a vintage Pedigree Sindy doll with chestnut brown hair modeling a handmade sun dress made of a cotton fabric that is printed with various unusual fruits like watermelon, pineapple, lemons, and limes. Sindy wears yellow plastic shoes. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the lower left corner of the thumbnail.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, A4 Printer PDF Patterns, Daily Patterns, Sindy, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew some summer dresses for vintage Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free doll clothes sewing patterns! #SewVintage #DollClothes

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. The tutorial for making today’s dress will only show you how to make this dress with a ribbon strap, so to create the cotton strap we see in the “fruity” sundress version shown at the top of this page, I recommend that you go to this tutorial for making … Continue reading Sew some summer dresses for vintage Pedigree Sindy dolls with today’s free doll clothes sewing patterns! #SewVintage #DollClothes

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A Curvy Barbie models a handmade apron with three front pockets. It also uses ribbon ties. The text reads, "free apron pattern" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

How to sew an apron with pockets for Curvy Barbie dolls w/free PDF sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Chef #Cooking

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. For today’s project, let’s make a little apron for Curvy Barbie! My regular followers will notice that this apron project has been available on my website under other categories, but this is the first time I’ve posted this apron project for Curvy dolls. In my “day job,” I’m a … Continue reading How to sew an apron with pockets for Curvy Barbie dolls w/free PDF sewing pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Chef #Cooking

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The text reads "Free Patterns" and it shows a Curvy Barbie with a Kira face mold head, modeling a handmade simple T-shirt with a floral knee-length or just above the knee length skirt. Please visit ChellyWood.com for the free PDF sewing patterns.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Curvy Barbie, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s sew a T-shirt and short skirt for Curvy Barbie! #Curvy #Sewing

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I’m going to show you how to make a simple T-shirt and easy-to-sew elastic waist skirt, a cute little outfit that will fit Curvy Barbie dolls. Before we go on, let me say that the tee shirt is a bit of a snug fit, so be sure to … Continue reading Let’s sew a T-shirt and short skirt for Curvy Barbie! #Curvy #Sewing

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A vintage skipper from the 1970s is pictured wearing (on the left) a three quarter length sleeve bolero jacket or coat with matching pleated skirt and knee high socks along with plastic shoes; (on the right) a sleeveless cropped top with underpants and knee high socks, all made of yellow stretchy jersey fabric. The text reads "for sale" and sideways, "doll and shoes not included" over the top of the chellywood.com logo.
Crafts and Hobbies, Doll Collecting, For Sale in the Store, Vintage Skipper

Still for sale in my online store: handmade doll clothes for Stacie or vintage Skipper #DollClothes #Handmade

The entire ensemble pictured above has been for sale in my online shop for a while now, but I only recently realized that I’d only advertised it as an outfit that will fit Mattel’s Stacie dolls, when in fact, it was originally designed to fit vintage Skipper. So I thought I’d re-post it with at least a couple of images showing it on my vintage … Continue reading Still for sale in my online store: handmade doll clothes for Stacie or vintage Skipper #DollClothes #Handmade

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

Let’s make a “Red Hat Society” dress and hat with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RedHatSociety #Barbie

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. If you’re not one for sewing doll clothes, you’re in luck! I don’t normally sell my handmade doll clothes, but today I’m selling my “Red Hat Society” doll dress and hat which appear at the top of today’s blog post. Navigate over to my online store to learn about … Continue reading Let’s make a “Red Hat Society” dress and hat with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #RedHatSociety #Barbie

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A woman's hand lies open, and inside her hand rests a tiny Sunday best or Easter bonnet made of off-white or ivory colored cotton eyelet fabric and a little pink velvet ribbon tied in a bow at the back of the bonnet. We're seeing the hat from above, looking straight on at the hat's top and brim.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns

Sew a “Sunday Best” bonnet with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LeapYear #LeapDay

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Happy Leap Day, everyone! For this amazing Leap Year, let’s think about making doll clothes for Easter, or if you don’t celebrate Easter, consider making this bonnet for your favorite beach day out! Can you believe that I was only 10 years old — or maybe 11 — when … Continue reading Sew a “Sunday Best” bonnet with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LeapYear #LeapDay

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The text reads "for sale in the shop" and below this is an image of several items of handmade doll clothes, including a skirt, jacket, shirt, socks, and underpants. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner.
Crafts and Hobbies, For Sale in the Store

New in the store this week: Chelly Wood’s own handmade doll clothes for Stacie #DollClothes #Handmade

I’m not sure everyone caught it, but last week when I posted the tutorial for making a pair of socks for Stacie, I also mentioned that the entire ensemble pictured above was being sold in my online shop. This outfit includes the underpants, socks, and sleeveless top (which are all made of the same yellow jersey fabric) plus the houndstooth cotton pleated skirt and the … Continue reading New in the store this week: Chelly Wood’s own handmade doll clothes for Stacie #DollClothes #Handmade

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Click on the link in the caption, and it will take you to a page where you can download the free PDF sewing patterns for making these doll clothes. The image shows a skirt with a ruffled edge, a pair of ankle pants, and a strappy summer top to fit 11.5 inch or 11 inch fashion dolls. The fabric is shiny, purple, and almost iridescent. The skirt's ruffle has glitter speckles on it, and the matching summer top has geometric shapes in purple, black, and gold.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a whole ensemble for the Queens of Africa 11 inch Fashion Dolls w/free patterns at ChellyWood.com #Africa #BlackHistoryMonth

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As you can see in the image at the top of this page, the Queens of Africa dolls are a lovely fashion doll with a figure that is very similar to Mattel’s Barbie. So Barbie and the Queens of Africa dolls can usually swap clothes without too much trouble. … Continue reading Sew a whole ensemble for the Queens of Africa 11 inch Fashion Dolls w/free patterns at ChellyWood.com #Africa #BlackHistoryMonth

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Within a purple thumbnail frame, a photo of a Mirabel 11 inch fashion doll modeling a white quinceañera dress is overshadowed by the words "free pattern." If you'd like to sew a quinceanera dress for your Mirabel doll, you can find the free doll clothes sewing patterns for making this dress at ChellyWood.com
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Mirabel, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Sew a lovely quinceañera dress for an 11 inch Mirabel doll with today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #quinceanera #Encanto

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Have you seen Disney’s Encanto? What did you think? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section. Today I’m giving you a free, printable PDF sewing pattern for making the beautiful quinceañera dress that’s pictured in today’s blog post. But before I go any further, I have … Continue reading Sew a lovely quinceañera dress for an 11 inch Mirabel doll with today’s free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #quinceanera #Encanto

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The square thumbnail with a turquoise blue cotton or linen background reads thus: "free tall doll clothes patterns" and beside this text is an image of an Asian or Asian American Fashionista Tall Barbie wearing two versions of the same pants-and-shirt pattern.
Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Tall Barbie, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Let’s make a pair of jeans with back pockets for Tall Barbie Dolls! #DollClothesPatterns #FreeStuff

For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the third set of bullets. Today’s tutorial video (above) shows you how to make a pair of pants or jeans with optional back pockets, and this pattern doesn’t fit a regular Barbie; rather, it was designed, by me, to fit the Mattel Tall Barbie from the Fashionista lineup. To those of you who … Continue reading Let’s make a pair of jeans with back pockets for Tall Barbie Dolls! #DollClothesPatterns #FreeStuff

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In a blue frame, an Elf on the Shelf doll wears a strappy short-skirted sundress and yellow Barbie Go-Go boots, along with her little pointy elf hat and regular elvish undergarments. The text reads, "Free pattern!" and the sewing website ChellyWood.com has a logo that appears in the lower left corner.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns, Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Crafts, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Get your Elf on the Shelf beach-ready with a sundress bursting with fruity flair! #ElfOnTheShelf #DollClothes

For your free PDF sewing patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. During the month of December, we’ve been getting lots of ideas for ways to dress your Elf on the Shelf with my free doll clothes sewing patterns. This week I’ve focused on the girly clothes you can make … Continue reading Get your Elf on the Shelf beach-ready with a sundress bursting with fruity flair! #ElfOnTheShelf #DollClothes

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An Elf on the Shelf Boy Scout doll models a Barbie bathrobe and pajamas for a free doll clothes sewing pattern website called Chelly Wood dot com in this turquoise-framed thumbnail image.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Daily Patterns, Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Crafts, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience with today’s free sewing patterns! #SewingProjects 4my #Elf

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Are you ready to give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience? It’s time to get crafty and stitch up a cozy flannel bathrobe and a pair of lovely PJ’s for your Elf! It’s kind of fun … Continue reading Give your Elf on the Shelf the ultimate pampering experience with today’s free sewing patterns! #SewingProjects 4my #Elf

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In a blue linen frame, an Elf on the Shelf boy scout doll models a red Christmas dress with a ribbon belt and a pencil skirt. He also wears high-heeled red boots. The text says, "Free pattern!" The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Crafts, Queens of Africa, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Is there a name for the female “Elf on the Shelf” character? Let me know! #ElfOnTheShelf #ChristmasSpirit

For your free sewing patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. The image above actually shows the male Elf on the Shelf, which is sometimes referred to online as the “Boy Scout Elf on the Shelf,” dressed in one of my Barbie dress designs. I originally designed this dress as part of a Valentine’s Day Barbie set of dresses … Continue reading Is there a name for the female “Elf on the Shelf” character? Let me know! #ElfOnTheShelf #ChristmasSpirit

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Next to the words, "free angel wing patterns" we see a Barbie dressed in an angel costume, wearing felt wings.
11-inch doll clothes patterns, Barbie Patterns, Crafts and Hobbies, Daily Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Made to Move Barbie, Props and Dioramas, Tutorials: Crafts, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Vintage Barbie, Whole Costumes for Dolls, Yarn and Embroidery

Let’s make Christmas angel wings for Barbie with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasProjects #HolidayCrafts

For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Note: as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I’ve had this “Barbie angel wings” craft project on the back burner for a very long time! I’m sure some of you saw the angel wings when you downloaded my basic bathrobe pattern for Barbie dolls last Christmas. You … Continue reading Let’s make Christmas angel wings for Barbie with today’s free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #ChristmasProjects #HolidayCrafts

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