On a purple polka dot background, we see the words "how to make doll-sized cloth-covered buttons" along with three buttons laying on a piece of pink cloth with a needle and thread overlaid.

Take your doll clothes sewing to a new level with cloth-covered buttons #DollClothes #SewingTutorial

Today’s tutorial is not for the beginning sewist. There. Now you’ve been warned! But if you ever find yourself unable to close a garment in the back, this tutorial may help. It shows you how to make covered buttons with little embroidery floss loops. If, however, you’re looking for a much easier way to extend the back closure of a doll clothes garment, this is … Continue reading Take your doll clothes sewing to a new level with cloth-covered buttons #DollClothes #SewingTutorial

The Chelly Wood dot com logo and Simplicity doll clothes and child's pajama pattern number 7841 are surrounded on all four sides by a quilted frame in fabrics that come in the colors of turquoise blue and various shades of purple.

How to make dolly-and-me pajamas with a recycled tee shirt @ ChellyWood.com #EarthFriendly #DollClothes

Recently my niece, Emily, asked me to make her a set of dolly-and-me pajamas for her Consuelo doll and herself. So I was excited to discover Simplicity “Just like you” pattern number 7841 at a second hand store near where I live. Now when I looked at the pattern for this set, I made note of the fact that it was for an 18 inch … Continue reading How to make dolly-and-me pajamas with a recycled tee shirt @ ChellyWood.com #EarthFriendly #DollClothes

Click on the link provided for the tutorial video on how to make cloth-covered buttons for your doll clothes. The image shows Mattel's "Curvy Barbie" modeling a sleeveless top with cloth covered buttons. Each button also has a braided hoop made using embroidery floss. You can find the free printable sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making this shirt and its buttons at ChellyWood.com

#Button Hook Tutorial Helps You Alter #DollClothes

Today’s tutorial is not for the beginning sewist. There. Now you’ve been warned! But if you’re suddenly feeling panicked because you were really excited about watching the video on how to make my Curvy Barbie™ crop top pattern, don’t get your dolly knickers in a bunch! I’ve got another tutorial on the way, to show you how to make the crop top without all these fancy … Continue reading #Button Hook Tutorial Helps You Alter #DollClothes