Image of African Barbie in Lebanese sherwal-style pants and white top standing in a desert-like diorama with a green ceramic water jug.

Free Printable #Sewing Pattern for #Lebanese #Sherwal Pants for Dolls

As promised, here is the first of a series of patterns I made for my traditional Lebanese Barbie costume. (I’ll share more patterns for this costume later in the week.) I used the pattern shown below to make the sherwal undergarment pants shown in the image on the pattern. I’m told the crotch should perhaps be lower, but this is what I came up with. … Continue reading Free Printable #Sewing Pattern for #Lebanese #Sherwal Pants for Dolls

Image of dark-complected Barbie doll wearing sherwal and overcoat in traditional Lebanese costume style. She also wears a veil with round, flat beads hanging from the brow area.

Free Printable Pattern for #Lebanese Traditional #Costume That Fits #BarbieDolls

This week, by request,  I’ll be posting the patterns and matching tutorial for the Lebanese traditional doll costume you see pictured below. It includes the sherwal (underpants) and veil. Please follow ChellyWood.com to get updates as I post each pattern and the tutorials that match them. I designed this dress as a gift for my cousin who (unbeknownst to me) was pregnant with her first child–who … Continue reading Free Printable Pattern for #Lebanese Traditional #Costume That Fits #BarbieDolls