At the start of July, we shared our summer sewing goals and summer doll projects in this blog post. At that time, I was hoping to make some of the doll clothes from the McCall’s 4716 Sunshine Family pattern set (the purple arrow in the image above points to it), and I was planning to make a few things for Barbie too. However, I got … Continue reading Did you get some of your summer sewing goals accomplished?
Let’s share! What are you working on this summer? What sewing projects do you have underway? Leave your summer sewing project descriptions in the comments section to give inspiration to everyone who reads this blog post! See the pile of vintage sewing patterns at the top of this post? That’s what I’ve been working on… I found all of these lovely uncut, vintage doll clothes … Continue reading What are you sewing this summer? Let’s share for inspiration! #Summer #Sewing
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. We’ve seen today’s free pattern on ChellyWood.com in the past, but the older version of this pattern used a ribbon for the strap, and I’ve never posted it for Francie before. Here’s the earlier version on my Queens of Africa doll: In today’s rendition of the pattern, I’ve included … Continue reading Sew a strappy business dress for Francie with a faux bias cuff bodice and matching purse #SummerActivities #DollClothesPatterns
For your free pattern, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Okay, I admit, summer isn’t here — at least not where I live in Idaho, anyway — but a girl can dream, can’t she? I’m dreaming of summer, imagining myself laying in a lawn chair, and anxiously awaiting the opportunity for more free time to sew! And today’s project is really just … Continue reading Sew a summer bikini for Barbie with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #DollClothesPatterns #SummerCrafts
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s project can either be a bikini-style swimsuit or a pair of underpants with a bra, to fit your 10 inch dolls, like Petite Barbie. In the past, I’ve posted patterns for this set to fit Skipper and other dolls, but this is the first time I’ve posted this … Continue reading Petite Barbie swimsuit/bikini or underwear @ ChellyWood.com #AmMaking #DollClothes
As some of you know, I’m a school librarian in my “day job,” and of course, school has begun here in Idaho, where I reside. So I’m sorry to drop the ball like this, but I need a little time to get my ducks in a row for school. So today’s post is a re-blog of an older blog post. It’s still relevant though, as … Continue reading Sew shorts or a retro bikini for Barbie-sized dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #BarbieStyle #SummerFashion
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. When I first posted this pattern and these tutorials, I had designed them to fit my Spin Master Liv dolls, but as you can see in the image above, they also fit modern Barbie dolls. In fact… Today’s patterns will fit these dolls: Queens of Africa Dolls Momoko dolls … Continue reading Sew a ruffled skirt and tank top for Barbie and other 11 inch fashion dolls w/free PDF sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com #BarbieStyle #CraftIdeas
How pretty does my little 18″ Madame Alexander doll look in that cute sleeveless top and matching elastic-waist schoolgirl skirt?! I’ve had the sleeveless shirt pattern available here on ChellyWood.com for quite some time now, but this week I’m going to give you a new method for sewing the sleeveless top together. In the past, we’ve used simple felt, which doesn’t need any hemming, to … Continue reading Sleeveless shirt for 18″ dolls @ ChellyWood.com #dollclothes for #SouthernHemisphere #SummerFashions
This week on ChellyWood.com, I shared with you my footsack pattern and tutorial (showing how to make a footsack like the Hacky Sack brand of toys). Now that you’ve made one, how do you use it? Well for today’s #FridayFollow, I’m including a video tutorial made by KickFire Classics on YouTube. KickFire Classics specializes in YouTube videos that show kids how to use classic toys, … Continue reading #FridayFollow : check out @KickFireClassics for exploring classic #toys
This week I’m trying to catch up on my blog posts that offer lots of options for building your 28-inch doll’s wardrobe. Today I’m posting the patterns and tutorials for making the easy-sew felt top and elastic-waist shorts shown in the image above (worn by the 28-inch “Just Play” Barbie). Here are all the patterns and tutorials you’ll need to make this summer outfit: FREE … Continue reading #Sew a #summerwardrobe for your 28-inch #dolls with free patterns @ ChellyWood.com
This week we’re re-visiting what used to be my “Summer Wardrobe” pattern for 11.5-inch fashion dolls like Mattel’s Barbie and similar-sized dolls. This was one of the earliest patterns I posted on ChellyWood.com, which is why it is hand-drawn. You can see that I’ve re-named it the Summer or Fall Wardrobe Pattern. People who live south of the equator–Australians, Africans in southern regions of the continent, … Continue reading #Autumn Harvest #Dolls’ Clothes #Patterns: a New Look to an Old Pattern @ ChellyWood.com
If you live in the southern hemisphere then summer is approaching soon… True, this past week I’ve posted the fall-themed “Sunflower Harvest” dress pattern for dolls, but I’m going to wrap up the week with a post for my faithful followers who live south of the equator, as they’re looking forward to the warmer weather of spring and summer. Yep! Today’s post is for all you … Continue reading Happy #summer #sewing to my southern-hemisphere #friends @ ChellyWood.com #dolls
