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Images of two Barbie dolls and one Liv doll wearing pretty red dresses for Valentine's day. Overlapping URL says "ChellyWood.com: free printable sewing patterns and tutorials"
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Sew #Summer Dresses for #dolls w/FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com

It’s true; I’ve posted these patterns before in honor of Valentine’s Day, but with summer right around the corner, every dolly needs her little red dress to wear to barbecues, garden parties, and family reunions. So this week I’m going to revisit these three little red dresses and the patterns and tutorials that are necessary to make them. FYI: I’m buying time with this series … Continue reading Sew #Summer Dresses for #dolls w/FREE Patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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Please visit ChellyWood.com for FREE printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a pattern for the bodice of a fashion doll quinceanera dress to fit dolls the size of Barbies or other similar-sized fashion dolls. The pattern includes three different bodice styles.
Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Momoko Doll Patterns

Free summer top #sewing pattern for #fashion #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

As you saw in yesterday’s post, we’re making a simple felt summer top this week, and we’ll be using the middle bodice pattern from the group of patterns shown above. This summer top will fit Barbie, Momoko, Liv Dolls, and many similar-sized fashion dolls. For easy download, please click here. If you need help downloading and printing patterns, be sure to visit my “How to … Continue reading Free summer top #sewing pattern for #fashion #dolls @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a Spin Master Liv Doll wearing a hand-made strappy summer top, and overlay says, "DIY doll top" with the url ChellyWood.com in the lower-right-hand corner of the image.
Barbie Patterns, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#DIY tutorial for #Sewing a #dolls shirt @ ChellyWood.com

Today’s DIY tutorial video will show you how to make the strappy sunny top that goes with the skirt we made last week. I posted the pattern for this top yesterday, so just go back to yesterday’s post to find that. As the video shows, you’ll only be using the bodice portion of the pattern. Additional Tips and Pointers: __________________ My Gallery Page is the easiest way … Continue reading #DIY tutorial for #Sewing a #dolls shirt @ ChellyWood.com

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a free printable pattern for a fashion doll's nightgown, sundress, or quince dress pattern. It fits most fashion dolls, like Barbie, Liv dolls, Queens of Africa dolls, Poppy Parker dolls, Fashion Royalty dolls, Disney Princess dolls, and many more. Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com: creative commons attribution."
Barbie Patterns, Daily Patterns, Liv Doll Clothes Patterns

#Sew a #sunny strappy top for #dolls w/this FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com

On Monday I showed you the sunny, strappy top I made to go with last week’s free skirt pattern. Today I’m offering the pattern for the top I made. I realize it looks like a dress pattern, but for this strappy summer top, I used only the bodice and strap portion of the pattern. Tomorrow I’ll post my tutorial video, so you can see exactly … Continue reading #Sew a #sunny strappy top for #dolls w/this FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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The image shows a Spin Master Liv doll wearing a short skirt with a ruffle and a matching tank top with straps. Click on the link in the caption to locate the free printable sewing patterns for making this outfit for your Liv dolls.
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Make a #strappy #summer top for #dolls w/FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com.

The photo above is a preview of the strappy summer top I’ll be making here on ChellyWood.com this week. Last week we made the elastic-waist skirt with a ruffle, and this week we’ll make the matching top. On Wednesday, I’ll offer the pattern, which is really a pattern we’ve seen before, but we’ll only be using a portion of it for this project. Then, on … Continue reading Make a #strappy #summer top for #dolls w/FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com.

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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable doll clothes patterns. Image shows "Made to Move" Barbie wearing a dress that looks like a US flag. Overlay says, "Colorblock dress with FREE pattern." Watermark says ChellyWood.com
Barbie Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

FREE pattern for fashion #doll #craft: sew a #July4th patriotic dress!

Yes, it’s almost time for our Independence Day in the United States, which we celebrate on July 4th. To show my patriotism, I’ve decided to re-post the tutorial and pattern (click this link to download) for making this lovely colorblock dress. Tomorrow, I’ll post the pattern for making the doll’s headscarf. This patriotic dress pattern is designed to fit most 11.5-inch fashion dolls, like Barbie®, many … Continue reading FREE pattern for fashion #doll #craft: sew a #July4th patriotic dress!

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The image shows a hand-embroidered firefighter bear in a facsimile of Smokey the Bear. His face and other parts of this stuffed animal are hand stitched and embroidered. This embroidery and sewing project can be found at ChellyWood.com including free printable sewing patterns and tutorial videos.
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Plushies/Stuffed Animals, Yarn and Embroidery

This ranger #bear is great for #summer #camping trips! Free patterns @ ChellyWood.com

When I was a little girl, I had a Smokey-the-Bear toy that I took with me everywhere.  For this week’s free sewing pattern, I’ve created a similar “firefighter bear” or “ranger bear” in blue jeans. Are you looking for a toy to make for both boys and girls to enjoy this summer? My firefighter bear could be just what you’re looking for. With this week’s … Continue reading This ranger #bear is great for #summer #camping trips! Free patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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Standing before a red brick wall stands an African American or African Mattel Petite Barbie doll. She wears close fitting striped teal colored shorts with a matching teal blouse. Her little dark chocolate tummy is slightly exposed between the elastic waist of the shorts and the slightly cropped blouse with short sleeves.
Barbie Patterns, Disney Princess Dolls, Petite Barbie Patterns, Skipper Patterns

Sew #summer #dollclothes for your fashion #dolls w/FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com

This is just a new combination of some of the doll clothes patterns and tutorials I’ve posted in the past. If you’d like to make the outfit shown above, here’s what you’ll need: Pattern for reversible fashion doll top Tutorial for sewing the reversible top Pattern for elastic-waist shorts Tutorial for sewing the shorts to fit fashion dolls You’ll find these patterns fit a surprising … Continue reading Sew #summer #dollclothes for your fashion #dolls w/FREE patterns @ ChellyWood.com

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Sewing pattern for Barbie-sized (fashion doll-sized) summer wardrobe including capri pants, shorts, and a sleeveless top.
Barbie Patterns

#SummerWardrobe for #FashionDolls is #15 on my top free sewing patterns list

This is my “Summer Wardrobe” pattern for fashion dolls, and it’s #15 on my list of the “Top 15 Downloaded Patterns from ChellyWood.com.” If you haven’t heard about this series of posts, go back to visit my announcement page for the Top 15 series. That will explain my plans for the month of May on ChellyWood.com. __________________ My Gallery Page is the easiest way to search through … Continue reading #SummerWardrobe for #FashionDolls is #15 on my top free sewing patterns list

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Image shows a made-to-move Barbie wearing a green and white striped retro-style swimsuit top, as part of a two-piece 1950's style bikini. The overlay says, "DIY retro bikini top" and offers the URL: ChellyWood.com
Barbie Patterns, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

#DIY retro #bikini top for #Dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com

Yesterday I gave you the pattern; today I’m showing you how to make the retro swimsuit top. I’m very pleased with the way this pattern turned out. In fact, as the pattern implies, I’d really like to try making a pair of panties and a bra with plain white fabric (or possibly lace fabric), using the same pattern. But I’ll save that for another day. … Continue reading #DIY retro #bikini top for #Dolls w/free pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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If you'd like to make this retro Barbie bikini with "booty shorts" style swimsuit bottoms, please click on the link in the caption. This image shows a Made-to-Move Barbie wearing a Marilyn Monroe-style 1950s or early 1960s swimsuit / bikini with a halter style swimsuit top and booty-shorts-style swimsuit bottoms. The doll stands on sandy ground, surrounded by 1:6 scale wicker lawn furniture with a sun swept bay behind her. There's a cottage behind her on a grassy slope that leads to the beach. The watermark reminds us to visit ChellyWood.com for free printable PDF sewing patterns.
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics, Barbie Patterns

#Barbie® #Retro swimsuit for #DIY @ ChellyWood.com

Spring is in the air, and the weather’s starting to warm up a bit. Is it too soon to post patterns for my retro swimsuit for fashion dolls like Barbie®, the Queens of Africa™, Momoko™, and similar-sized dolls? I hope not! This is a preview of what’s to come. I’ll be posting patterns and tutorials for this–what I like to call–my “retro swimsuit” for fashion dolls, later … Continue reading #Barbie® #Retro swimsuit for #DIY @ ChellyWood.com

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Image of four different Barbie dolls in summer clothing including sleeveless tops, shorts, capri pants, and an eyelet skirt
2 Enchanting 2B True -- Doll Pics

FREE printable sewing patterns for #Barbie #summer #clothes

Since the month of June is just getting underway, I thought it would be a good idea to re-post my very popular “Summer Wardrobe” patterns this week. People often ask me, “Do you have any simple shirt patterns for Barbies?” Whenever I get that question, I pull up my “Summer Wardrobe” pattern. The shirt pattern is versatile and relatively easy to make, although it might … Continue reading FREE printable sewing patterns for #Barbie #summer #clothes

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Image of four Barbie dolls dressed in handmade summer clothing. One holds an American flag.
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Win FREE #Handmade #BarbieDoll Clothes! @ ChellyWood.com #redwhiteblue

This is just a quick reminder that you have through July 4th to sign up to win this free, handmade Barbie doll wardrobe. Contest details are found on this page, and that’s also where you sign up to win (just pin it, like it, tweet about it, or message me, plus add a comment to that page, stating that you did so). Continue reading Win FREE #Handmade #BarbieDoll Clothes! @ ChellyWood.com #redwhiteblue

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