A quilted purple and turquoise blue frame surrounds an image of a red headed Breyer Rider doll (veterinarian Laura) standing beside the Barbie doll clothes patterns for Simplicity 8281. The shirt the Breyer Rider doll wears is very similar to a red and white striped shirt in the Simplicity doll clothes pattern set.

Inspiration from Simplicity 8281 Doll Shirt Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Inspired #DollClothesPatterns

About a month ago, I wrote a blog post with the title, “How do you stop obsessively thinking about your sewing projects?” In this post, I explained that I kept dreaming of red and white striped fabric, and I kept obsessing about sewing the little shirt from View 6 of my Simplicity 8281 Barbie doll clothes pattern. But it’s never enough to just make an … Continue reading Inspiration from Simplicity 8281 Doll Shirt Pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Inspired #DollClothesPatterns

This image shows purple cotton fabric with tiny white polka dots behind the image of a female Mego action figure wearing handmade jeans and a long sleeved shirt. Turned at an angle near the photo of the action figure are the words "free patterns" and below that in the left-hand corner of the purple square is the Chelly Wood dot com logo.

Free patterns for 8 inch dolls’ clothes! #WesternWear #DollClothes

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. This week I’m re-posting a pattern that I made and posted when this website was brand new! Granted, the pattern was all drawn by hand in pencil, and then I went over it in simple ink pen, but it made a … Continue reading Free patterns for 8 inch dolls’ clothes! #WesternWear #DollClothes

Here we see the Breyer Rider called "Veterinarian Laura" riding "Snowball" in a winter scene. She holds a lead rope and her horse wears a tan bridle with a tan saddle. The overlay says, "DIY saddle and bridle" and reminds us that this image comes from Chelly Wood dot com (using the watermark image for that website).

Let’s make a saddle and halter for Breyer Horses! #ModelHorse #Crafts

Please scroll down to the bullets for links to the tutorial videos. Years ago, when my oldest daughter was in middle school, she loved Breyer model horses. She followed in her mother’s footsteps and enjoyed sewing for her Breyer Rider dolls, and she also made lovely blankets for her horses. But I had forgotten until recently that she also made some tutorials on how to … Continue reading Let’s make a saddle and halter for Breyer Horses! #ModelHorse #Crafts

Please click here for all the free printable sewing patterns and tutorial videos you'll need to make an outfit like this jeans and a T-shirt combination that fits 6 inch dolls like the Breyer Rider dolls: https://wp.me/p1LmCj-GUq The image shows a Breyer Classic Rider (6 inches tall) wearing handmade jeans with an elastic waist and a handmade T-shirt.

Sewing Doll Clothes for Breyer Rider Dolls w/Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #breyerhorse #breyerphotography

Today’s pattern set will fit these dolls: Breyer Classic 1:12 Scale Riders Many 1:12 Scale Dollhouse Dolls (Various Brands) Here are your free, printable PDF sewing patterns for making the T-shirt and pants or jeans for 6″ Breyer Rider dolls: Free printable PDF sewing pattern for making the T-shirt and jeans or pants Tutorial video showing how to make the T-shirt Tutorial video showing how … Continue reading Sewing Doll Clothes for Breyer Rider Dolls w/Free Patterns @ ChellyWood.com #breyerhorse #breyerphotography

Visit ChellyWood.com for free printable PDF sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes. The image shows a 6 inch Breyer Classic Rider doll wearing handmade jeans and a handmade T-shirt. The overlay says "free jeans patterns and tutorial" and offers the URL where you can download your own free printable PDF of doll clothes to fit the 6 inch Breyer dolls: ChellyWood.com

Free Jeans Pattern and Tutorial for 1:12 Scale Dolls Like Breyer Classic Riders @ ChellyWood.com #myhorses #horsegirl

For your free jeans or pants pattern, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. In addition to the 6 inch Breyer Classic Rider dolls, today’s pattern also fits many dollhouse dolls in the 1:12 scale size range. Yesterday I gave you the same shirt pattern as the one below because this T-shirt pattern will also fit a vintage 7-inch Stacie doll. But please … Continue reading Free Jeans Pattern and Tutorial for 1:12 Scale Dolls Like Breyer Classic Riders @ ChellyWood.com #myhorses #horsegirl

The image shows a Breyer Rider 8 inch figure on Snowball, a white horse, in a snowy mountain landscape. The horse wears a handmade saddle with bridle and breast collar. The doll or rider figure wears a handmade cotton shirt made of lightweight blue plaid fabric and a pair of denim jeans along with standard ankle-high boots. She holds the reins with a look of easy riding rhythm.

Preview #Breyer #dolls’ free #western sewing pattern for this week @ ChellyWood.com

Last week I showed you how to make a beautiful pioneer costume for your 8″ dolls. This week I’m going to show you how to make a modern western outfit, including elastic-waist jeans (easy for little hands to take off and put back on) and a collared long-sleeved shirt. These free patterns and tutorials will help you make a full outfit for an 8-inch doll. … Continue reading Preview #Breyer #dolls’ free #western sewing pattern for this week @ ChellyWood.com

Image of Momoko doll with hand extended below a Breyer horse's muzzle

#2 How to Make a #Rope #Halter for Breyer’s #ModelHorses @ ChellyWood.com

For the holidays, here on ChellyWood.com, I’m doing a countdown to New Year’s eve. I’ve been displaying my top 15 videos from my YouTube channel, and we’re down to #2 on the list! Again, this video deals with Breyer horses, which is my daughter’s forte, not mine. I design doll clothes sewing patterns, but I’m happy to share the spotlight with my daughter, who goes by … Continue reading #2 How to Make a #Rope #Halter for Breyer’s #ModelHorses @ ChellyWood.com

Image of doll in ruffly western-style skirt, with overlaid words, "Sew a Ruffled Skirt for 8-inch Dolls.

Make a #Western Skirt for 8-inch #Miniature #Dolls w/ Free Pattern from ChellyWood.com

Here’s a link to my free, printable doll clothes pattern, as shown in this video: Not what you’re looking for? All of my free, printable sewing patterns and tutorials for doll clothes, doll furniture, and dolly accessories are available on this page. And if you like what I create, and you’d like to show your appreciation, please share what you see on social media. Thanks! Continue reading Make a #Western Skirt for 8-inch #Miniature #Dolls w/ Free Pattern from ChellyWood.com

Image of collectible "Dorothy" doll from the Wizard of Oz collection wearing handmade skirt in a western-style print fabric and a solid black crop top.

Sneak Peek on ChellyWood.com: How to make #Breyer #DollClothes w/ my free #Patterns

This is just a preview of some of the doll clothes patterns I’ve designed for Breyer dolls. Breyer is most well-known for making model horses, but they have some beautiful dolls that are highly articulated. They range from 7 to 8 inches high. These clothing patterns can fit similar-sized dolls, like the World of Love collectible dolls from Hasbro and this “Dorothy” doll from The … Continue reading Sneak Peek on ChellyWood.com: How to make #Breyer #DollClothes w/ my free #Patterns

Image of model horse (Breyer Horse "Snowman") wearing handmade horse blanket and standing near Breyer doll 8" eight inch doll in handmade jeans and shirt with overlay of words "Breyer Horse Blanket Contest"

Winner Announced for #BreyerHorse / #ModelHorse Blanket Contest! #YAY!

Just in case you don’t recall, during the month of August, ChellyWood.com held a drawing for a Breyer Horse/Model Horse blanket, handmade by Emily Teapot. Over the Labor Day weekend, we held a drawing, and now we need to announce the winner. (Drum-roll please…)   Continue reading Winner Announced for #BreyerHorse / #ModelHorse Blanket Contest! #YAY!

Image of Breyer doll standing near Top Sails Rainmaker model horse. The horse is covered by a handmade multi-colored horse blanket framed by a bias tape edging.

Last day to win a #BreyerHorse Blanket from @ ChellyWood.com #FreeStuff! #Toys

Today’s the last day to sign up to win Emily Teapot‘s beautifully-designed model horse blanket (fits Breyer Traditional horses). Visit this page for details on how to win! Contest ends at midnight, Mountain Standard Time. Best of luck to you! Continue reading Last day to win a #BreyerHorse Blanket from @ ChellyWood.com #FreeStuff! #Toys

Image of Breyer horse TopSails Rienmaker with Laura Veterinarian Breyer doll. Model horse wears handmade blanket decorated in diamond-shaped pattern and framed with bias tape in elegant merlot color. Fasteners hold the blanket in place at the front of the model horse.

One Week Left to Win #Breyer Horse Blanket @ ChellyWood.com #modelHorse #ToyHorse

    In case you hadn’t heard, I’m giving away this horse blanket. It fits Breyer traditional model horses. Please go to this link to enter to win and to view the rules and details. And remember that the patterns I’ve made for World of Love dolls (from Hasbro) also fit 8-inch Breyer dolls like Laura the Veterinarian, shown here. All of my patterns are … Continue reading One Week Left to Win #Breyer Horse Blanket @ ChellyWood.com #modelHorse #ToyHorse