On the left side of the image, over a turquoise blue background, the text reads, "ChellyWood.com... free sewing patterns for a seventeen inch monster doll." On the right side of the image, over the lilac background, stands a Freak du Chic 17" Monster High Gooliope doll modeling a yellow felt sleeveless shirt and a pair of dark blue denim jeans.

Free printable PDF sewing patterns for the BIG 17 inch Monster High dolls #MonsterHigh #MHdoll

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, this sleeveless top and jeans pattern set has been available on my website before, but in the past, it wasn’t available as a PDF (easy-to-print) sewing pattern. Rather, my patterns only existed here as a JPG image that you could click on and download. If you’re wishing the pattern was … Continue reading Free printable PDF sewing patterns for the BIG 17 inch Monster High dolls #MonsterHigh #MHdoll

On a purple square thumbnail background a Consuelo doll (from the Hearts for Hearts Girls doll collection of internationally-themed dolls) models a handmade one-piece swimsuit in a halter style next to the text which reads "Free pattern!" and offers the logo for ChellyWood.com, a website known for free printable PDF sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.

Free one-piece swimsuit PDF sewing pattern for 14 inch dolls! #August #SummerFun

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I designed the swimsuit you see above as a prototype for the 13 inch Judy Littlechap doll, so I was surprised to discover that it actually fits the Hearts for Hearts Girls 14 inch dolls. However, please be advised that you must use a really stretchy fabric to make this pattern … Continue reading Free one-piece swimsuit PDF sewing pattern for 14 inch dolls! #August #SummerFun

The Chelly Wood doll (a Spin Master Liv doll that has been repainted and re-wigged) stands beside the Advance 2899 vintage doll clothes patterns for a 1960's Ken doll. This pattern was published in 1962.

What are you working on? Tell me about your sewing projects! #SewingProject #Motivation

In my day job as a school librarian, we just got done administering standardized tests (an extremely stressful for time for both students and staff), so I found myself feeling a bit unmotivated over the weekend. In my sewing room, I have a bunch of irons in the fire, but I spent more time watching other people’s sewing videos than I did with my own … Continue reading What are you working on? Tell me about your sewing projects! #SewingProject #Motivation

Sew some retro 1960’s clothes for Ken dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com — Turtleneck Sweater #1970s #BarbieAndKen

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Last week I gave you the turtleneck pattern and tutorial. Today I’m making the whole thing accessible, including the jeans patterns and the turtleneck pattern too, along with links to the tutorial videos, of course. Before we dive into this project, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an … Continue reading Sew some retro 1960’s clothes for Ken dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com — Turtleneck Sweater #1970s #BarbieAndKen

A Finnick Odair doll handsomely models a handmade black jersey turtleneck shirt for male fashion dolls like Ken. The text says, "Free pattern!"

Free Ken Doll Shirt Sewing Patterns @ ChellyWood.com — Turtleneck Sweater #ColdWeather #RetroFashion

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I’ve had this pattern available on my website for a while, but people complained that it was hard to follow the video tutorial that was associated with it. So I’ve remastered my old video, incorporated voiceover into it, and posted the new one on my YouTube channel. (It’s the same video … Continue reading Free Ken Doll Shirt Sewing Patterns @ ChellyWood.com — Turtleneck Sweater #ColdWeather #RetroFashion

A Wellie Wishers doll with curly black hair and a dark complexion models a handmade felt sleeveless pink top over a seersucker pink skirt (just-above-the-knee lengths) with tiny white pockets. Both the pink felt top and the pink "schoolgirl's skirt" are handmade using free printable sewing patterns from Chelly Wood dot com. The text reads "free patterns!"

Super simple Wellie Wishers doll clothes for beginners to sew, with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LearningToSew #SewingTips

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. This pattern has been available on my website since 2018, but my links needed some updating. I’m re-posting it specifically for the Wellie Wisher dolls, but it does fit a large number of dolls in addition to the Wellie Wishers from American Girl. (Take a look through the first set of … Continue reading Super simple Wellie Wishers doll clothes for beginners to sew, with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #LearningToSew #SewingTips

How to make a pair of sandals for dolls using elastic and craft foam… #AmericanGirl #WellieWishers

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today’s tutorial video is, once again, an older tutorial that I’ve re-mastered to include voiceover. I’m trying to gradually revisit those older text-only videos and add voice over to them because a.) it helps Google Translate to offer the instructions into another language on my YouTube channel and b.) it gives … Continue reading How to make a pair of sandals for dolls using elastic and craft foam… #AmericanGirl #WellieWishers

Thumbnail in turquoise blue says, "free pattern" and shows the image of an Ideal Velvet doll wearing a handmade halter top dress with bloomers.

Sew a halter dress and bloomers for vintage Velvet dolls w/today’s free patterns #IdealToys #SewVintage

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I’ve had this pattern on my website since May of 2018, but for some reason, they were never converted to PDF format. So today I’m converting the patterns to PDF, so everyone can easily download and print them at home. Before we dive into this project, I need to make my … Continue reading Sew a halter dress and bloomers for vintage Velvet dolls w/today’s free patterns #IdealToys #SewVintage

A Disney Princess Toddler Animator doll models a handmade felt top and pink skirt with tiny white polka dots. The text on this thumbnail reads "free pattern!"

Free easy-to-sew patterns for Disney Princess 13 and 1/2 inch dolls! #DisneyPrincess #Sewing

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. It’s Christmas day, as this blog post goes public. Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate it! For Christmas, I’ve decided to give you a wonderful gift… The outfit you see in the image above is one of the easiest to sew, of all the free doll clothes patterns on … Continue reading Free easy-to-sew patterns for Disney Princess 13 and 1/2 inch dolls! #DisneyPrincess #Sewing

The image shows the Chelly Wood doll holding up a McCall's Crafts sewing pattern which displays the finished projects of a Barbie sized wedding dress, various pants and shirts, a cape, and evening gowns. The article that goes with this image offers advice for buying sewing patterns for making doll clothes, using the eBay auction platform. Please visit ChellyWood.com for additional sewing ideas plus free printable sewing patterns and tutorial videos for making doll clothes to fit dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.

Tips for Buying Used Doll Clothes Patterns on eBay @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #DollClothes

  Have you ever purchased doll clothes sewing patterns on eBay? I have. In fact, the pattern pictured above, McCall’s Crafts pattern 4400, was one I purchased about a year ago. Yes, the pattern you see in the image above is outdated, but there are some timeless patterns in this set, as well as out-of-style fashions. The wedding dress pattern can be used for a … Continue reading Tips for Buying Used Doll Clothes Patterns on eBay @ ChellyWood.com #AmSewing #DollClothes

The image shows a close-up photo of a 1:6 scale doll or action figure's sword, sword belt, and scabbard, as worn by a one six scale Made to Move Ken doll. The words "free pattern" are shown in white at an angle above the photo, and the Chelly Wood dot com logo appears above the photo at the right. The entire image is framed by a purple cotton background with tiny white polka dots.

Make a sword for your fashion dolls or action figures with today’s tutorial and bell guard pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Fencing #RenFaire

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Many of my regular followers have noticed that I’ve been remastering my older videos. I’m doing this for a couple of reasons: First, by adding voiceover, my tutorials can be translated into various languages. Second, people who are visually impaired also enjoy “watching” YouTube, but without the audio piece to these … Continue reading Make a sword for your fashion dolls or action figures with today’s tutorial and bell guard pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Fencing #RenFaire

The turquoise blue thumbnail square shows a Ken doll in a three-quarter length tee shirt made of green fabric with a pair of bi-colored Renaissance style pants or trousers. The text reads, "Free patterns!"

Sew a pair of bi-colored pants (trousers) for Ken and similar sized dolls w/today’s free doll clothes patterns! #FairyTale #RenFaire

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. If you’re a fan of my Romeo and Juliet with Dolls stop-motion video series, you’ve probably seen photos of my Ken dolls in bi-colored pants. Maybe you wondered how to make them. In today’s tutorial, I take a pattern we’ve had here on ChellyWood.com before — my basic elastic-waist Ken pants … Continue reading Sew a pair of bi-colored pants (trousers) for Ken and similar sized dolls w/today’s free doll clothes patterns! #FairyTale #RenFaire

The thumbnail shows a Ken doll wearing a medieval style wig and a puff-sleeved shirt with a gold-trimmed red doublet or vest. The text reads "free pattern!"

Sew a Renaissance doublet-style vest for Ken w/today’s free doll clothes patterns! #RenFaire #KenDolls

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Renaissance style doublet or vest for Ken, with little shoulder extensions called “picadils.” Today’s video tutorial is an older one that I’ve remastered to include voiceover. So I apologize for the lack of video shorts in this one. Back when I … Continue reading Sew a Renaissance doublet-style vest for Ken w/today’s free doll clothes patterns! #RenFaire #KenDolls

A purple cotton fabric frame (with tiny white polka dots) surrounds a photo of a Ken doll walking through what almost looks like white snow. He wears black felt boots, a pair of rust colored trousers, an off-white or ivory colored shirt with lace cuffs, and a long brown cloak. The words "free pattern" appear above and slightly at an angle to the photo. There's a ChellyWood.com logo in one corner.

Create a medieval cape or Renaissance cloak for 11 to 12 inch fashion dolls with today’s free pattern #Renfaire #DollClothes

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Of course I’ve posted this medieval cape or Renaissance cloak pattern on my website before, but as I’ve mentioned in some of my other blog posts, I’m taking the time to remaster some of my older tutorials that don’t have voiceover; by doing so, Google Translate will be able to offer … Continue reading Create a medieval cape or Renaissance cloak for 11 to 12 inch fashion dolls with today’s free pattern #Renfaire #DollClothes

The thumbnail image shows a purple patch sewn onto a turquoise cloth. The words "doll clothes sewing chat" are written in the center of the purple patch. Floating in a circle around the patch are graphics of various sewing notions, from scissors, to a tape measure, to bobbins, to thread, and more. This feature on Chelly Wood dot com, is an open discussion about a sewing concept. The article will begin with a definition of the sewing concept, and then a discussion question will follow. This is a great place for people to ask questions about and/or give advice on sewing concepts related to making doll clothes.

Do you ever alter seam allowances? And has that worked out okay for you? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary

For today’s “Doll Clothes Sewing Chat,” let’s talk about seam allowances. Just in case you’re new to sewing, it’s not a bad idea to start with a quick overview of seam allowances… DEFINITION: A seam allowance is a bit of extra room that’s given along the edge of a pattern, to allow for the sewist to include seams in a garment and still have it … Continue reading Do you ever alter seam allowances? And has that worked out okay for you? #SewingChat #SewingVocabulary