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Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a pair of Colonial-style shoes made of felt. Each black shoe has a longer-than-usual tongue and a silver buckle. The doll wearing these shoes is a Liv doll from spin master, but you can't see the doll's body--only her feet wearing the handmade felt shoes. She appears to be standing on a sandy surface. Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com: free printable sewing patterns and tutorials."
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Buttons, Zippers, Snaps, and Buckles for Doll Clothes… Where to buy? #dolls #sewing

Today’s blog post will give you tips on where to buy the little accessories that turn a handmade item of doll clothes into something really special, like the buckles on my Colonial shoes, shown in the image above. Next week we’re going to sew the velvet top that goes with this week’s elastic-waist skirt for 18″ dolls. You may have noticed it on my dolls … Continue reading Buttons, Zippers, Snaps, and Buckles for Doll Clothes… Where to buy? #dolls #sewing

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#Miniature #Dolls’ Clothes Buttons, Zippers, and Buckles — Advice and Links from ChellyWood.com

I took the photo above while shopping for fabric and doll-clothes-making accessories in Paris. If you’d like to learn more about my Paris trip and what I learned while shopping for fabric and notions there, come back tomorrow when I post my video about it. _________ But I digress…  Recently one of my regular followers submitted a question to me, asking “Where can I buy … Continue reading #Miniature #Dolls’ Clothes Buttons, Zippers, and Buckles — Advice and Links from ChellyWood.com

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Free jacket pattern to fit #Barbie #Dolls and other #FashionDolls @ ChellyWood.com

Today I’m going to share my free patterns and tutorials for making this fancy zip-up-the-front jacket and these easy jeans. The jacket pattern can be quite tricky, so I only recommend tackling that project if you’re already an advanced sewist. Jeans are easy enough, though, even for someone who’s relatively new to sewing. These patterns are designed to fit Barbie™ and similar sized fashion dolls. … Continue reading Free jacket pattern to fit #Barbie #Dolls and other #FashionDolls @ ChellyWood.com

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Interview With Marilyn Clarkin of Pixie Faire (18″ Doll Clothing Designer)

As many of you know, I like to interview other crafters from time to time, and today I’m interviewing Marilyn Clarkin of QTπ Doll Clothing: 1. How did you get started in the doll clothes industry? As a little girl I loved dolls, but really didn’t start sewing for them until much later in life. My youngest daughter received a Madame Alexander 18” doll for Christmas in … Continue reading Interview With Marilyn Clarkin of Pixie Faire (18″ Doll Clothing Designer)

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Image of doll wearing white and gray zip-front winter jacket with overlaying words, "Make your fashion dolls a zip-front jacket."
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Here’s how to make your #FashionDolls a zip-front #winter #coat w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com

The zipper jacket shown in this video tutorial uses the zipper jacket pattern found under the heading: “Doll Clothes for Female 11.5 inch or 292 mm/29 cm Fashion Dolls (like Barbie)” found on this page. As I’ve said before, this is not the easiest item of clothing to make. The beginning seamstress, taylor, or toymaker might find it somewhat challenging. Need help printing my patterns? This link … Continue reading Here’s how to make your #FashionDolls a zip-front #winter #coat w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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