The image shows Mattels "Broad Ken" doll modeling a pair of plaid pajama pants made with a free printable sewing pattern found at ChellyWood.com

#Sewing Measurements for Broad Ken #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

The pattern above (also available here) not only fits GI Joe action figures, but it also fits the new Broad Ken dolls. I recently received a question from one of my followers about the differences between Broad Ken and Original Ken dolls. This is an important question, because the tinier the doll clothes, the more essential it is to get every inch–or in this case … Continue reading #Sewing Measurements for Broad Ken #Dolls @ ChellyWood.com

Image of pattern for ken doll pants/trousers.

#Pants for male fashion #Dolls is #2 on my top free sewing patterns list

This is my “Romeo’s Trousers” pattern for male fashion dolls, and it’s #2 on my list of the “Top 15 Downloaded Patterns from ChellyWood.com.” I really love this pants pattern for the modern Ken® and similar-sized dolls. In fact, whenever I make a new outfit for male fashion dolls, this is the pattern I use for the pants/jeans/trousers without fail. Of course the “trousers inlay” piece … Continue reading #Pants for male fashion #Dolls is #2 on my top free sewing patterns list

Free Sewing Pattern for Ken Doll Clothes

#KenDoll jacket and pants is #6 on my top free #sewing patterns list

This is my “Renaissance Jacket and Trousers” pattern for male fashion dolls, and it’s #6 on my list of the “Top 15 Downloaded Patterns from ChellyWood.com.” Like some of my others, this is quite an old pattern, but it still gets downloaded a lot! I know I need to make a newer jacket pattern and tutorial for Ken and friends, but I haven’t done much … Continue reading #KenDoll jacket and pants is #6 on my top free #sewing patterns list

Image of Finnick Odair doll from Hunger Games wearing a wig and dressed as Tybalt for Chelly Wood's stop-motion video of Romeo and Juliet with 1:6 scale dolls. On the page, it offers free, printable sewing patterns for making the Tybalt costume to fit most Ken-sized dolls.

#FinnickOdair Doll #Plays Tybalt in ChellyWood.com #StopMotion Video of RandJ

The patterns for the costume shown above have actually been some of my most popular for Ken and other 1:6 scale male dolls. The tutorial videos for making these pants and these boots have reached 2,311 views and 2,835 views, respectively, as of Sunday, June 26, 2016, when I wrote this blog post. I have to admit, though, this pattern and this tutorial for Ken … Continue reading #FinnickOdair Doll #Plays Tybalt in ChellyWood.com #StopMotion Video of RandJ

#DIY Liv Doll Jake Clothes and GI Joe Clothes @ ChellyWood.com

Need a fancy collared shirt that fits most fashion dolls and action figures? This male fashion doll shirt pattern will fit Ken dolls, the Liv Doll called Jake (from Spin Master), and even those powerful-fisted GI Joe dolls! If you need the pattern, just go back to yesterday’s post or visit my Free Doll Clothes Patterns page and look under “Doll Clothes for Male 12.5 inch or … Continue reading #DIY Liv Doll Jake Clothes and GI Joe Clothes @ ChellyWood.com

Image of African American GI Joe doll seated in a wicker chair with a beach background. He wears a hand-made shirt, tie, and jeans. His plastic fedora is designed to look like it's made of straw, and he wears it tilted at an angle. Even shoe-less in the sand, he looks very dapper! Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com: free printable doll clothes patterns and tutorials."

Let’s #Sew #DollClothes for Ken, Jake, or GI Joe w/ #FREEpatterns from ChellyWood.com

Last week I gave you the sewing pattern for the shirt you see GI Joe wearing in this shot. (I also gave you a tutorial for making a pair of pants and a tie to fit Ken or Jake dolls.) This week I’m going to show you how to make the shirt that uses last week’s patterns. I’ll post the patterns again, tomorrow, just to … Continue reading Let’s #Sew #DollClothes for Ken, Jake, or GI Joe w/ #FREEpatterns from ChellyWood.com

Image of Spin Master Liv Doll Jake wearing a collared shirt and tie, with overlay of words "FREE Tie Pattern for Fashion Dolls" and beneath it says ChellyWood.com.

#Sew a Tie for Ken or Other Male Fashion #Dolls

This week I’ve started to share a number of patterns and tutorials, showing you how to make a dressy suit and tie for male fashion dolls like Ken. The tie tutorial I’m posting today, should show you how to make a fancy tie to fit any fashion doll or action figure, including G.I. Joe, Fashion Royalty dolls, Spin Master Jake (pictured in the video above), … Continue reading #Sew a Tie for Ken or Other Male Fashion #Dolls

Image of YouTube header stating, "Free Sewing Pattern for Pants to Fit Male Dolls." Below image of doll in shirt, tie, and dress pants, watermark states, "ChellyWood.com: free patterns and tutorials for doll clothes."

Male #FashionDoll Pants Tutorial is FREE w/ #Sewing Pattern @ ChellyWood.com

This past week I shared my patterns for the components to a business suit for Spin Master Liv Doll Jake. The patterns, as I said on Monday, will also fit Ken (although these pants fit Ken very snugly), and most likely, they’ll fit other male fashion dolls as well. Now I’m posting the tutorial for making the dressy trousers / pants, using the pattern I … Continue reading Male #FashionDoll Pants Tutorial is FREE w/ #Sewing Pattern @ ChellyWood.com

Image of Spin Master Liv Doll Jake wearing dress shirt, dress pants, and black tie. His arms are crossed. His black Vans-style sneakers clash slightly with his dressy attire.

Sew a Ken doll clothes suit and tie w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #dollzone #dollstagram

In the past few months, on ChellyWood.com, I’ve been getting requests for more modern clothes for male dolls. Since I really like the flexibility of the highly articulated Liv Dolls, I thought I’d design some clothes for my male Liv Doll, Jake (from Spin master). These dolls are no longer in production, but they’re available used, if you wish to buy them on eBay. Sometimes I’ll … Continue reading Sew a Ken doll clothes suit and tie w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com #dollzone #dollstagram

Header showing Ken doll in Renaissance Doublet

#Renaissance Doublet #SewingTutorial for Ken Dolls

As I said when I posted the pattern yesterday, this isn’t the easiest tutorial I’ve created. In fact, it’s really only for the advanced seamstresses out there. However, if you’re up for a challenge, here’s my video tutorial showing you how to make a Renaissance doublet for Ken dolls. Please show your appreciation by hitting the “Like” button on Facebook, pinning on Pinterest, or otherwise … Continue reading #Renaissance Doublet #SewingTutorial for Ken Dolls

Sewing Pattern for a Renaissance Doublet and Trousers to Fit Ken Dolls

#Renaissance Doublet #Sewing #Pattern for Ken Dolls

Today I’m posting my pattern for the Renaissance doublet you saw in yesterday’s post. A doublet is more or less a vest with sleeves. During the Renaissance, these sleeves were often detachable. Tomorrow I’ll post my video tutorial, showing you how to sew this doublet. This garment is not for the beginning seamstress, though! Beware! It’s a tough one to make! On Thursday, I’ll show … Continue reading #Renaissance Doublet #Sewing #Pattern for Ken Dolls

Image of Ken Doll in Prince Costume with Ruffled Sleeves

How to #Sew a Prince’s #Costume for a Ken #Doll

This week I’m going to show you how to sew the following Prince’s costume for Ken: Tomorrow I’ll post the printable pattern. Then, on Wednesday, I’ll post a video showing how to make the jacket. On Thursday (the Thanksgiving holiday in the US), I’ll post a tutorial showing how to make the trousers. Once in a while, folks say they’re having trouble downloading my patterns. … Continue reading How to #Sew a Prince’s #Costume for a Ken #Doll