This week’s project is what I’ve dubbed my “Sunflower Harvest” dress. It’s designed for most 11.5 inch fashion dolls, including but not limited to Mattel’s Barbie, Queens of Africa, the old Spin Master Liv dolls from the 1990’s, the 10 or 11-inch Disney Princess dolls, and many similar-sized fashion dolls. After making this dress, I … Continue reading
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Sew a #sunflower #harvest #season dress for #dolls w/FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com
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Free #autumn #dress pattern for fashion #dolls @ ChellyWood.com
Today’s free pattern for a Barbie-doll-sized dress may look familiar to some of my regular followers. That’s because I posted it last spring as the “Springtime Flutter Dress” pattern. However that dress was the sleeveless version, and it didn’t use a petticoat. This week’s “Sunflower Harvest Dress” version uses the same pattern, but we’ll … Continue reading
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Today’s tutorial shows you how to #sew an #autumn #dolls’ dress @ ChellyWood.com
On Monday, you got to see preview images of the “Sunflower Harvest” dress. On Tuesday, you were given the free printable sewing pattern for making this dress. Today I’m sharing my YouTube tutorial video, which offers directions for sewing this adorable harvest-time dress. But just in case you missed Tuesday’s post, here’s the pattern again, … Continue reading
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Happy #summer #sewing to my southern-hemisphere #friends @ ChellyWood.com #dolls
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 … Continue reading
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#Fall #Harvest Separates for Barbie and Other Fashion #Dolls w/FREE #Patterns @ ChellyWood.com
Does that doll’s outfit look familiar? I’m guessing it probably doesn’t, even though it should. Adding embellishments to a garment (rickrack trim, a swatch of lace, bias tape, or embroidery) can magically transform the look of a garment! So let’s say you have an old stand-by pattern that you already know how to sew. You’ve … Continue reading
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#Autumn Harvest #Dolls’ Clothes #Patterns: a New Look to an Old Pattern @ 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 … Continue reading
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#Sew a fashion #dolls tank top w/free #patterns and tutorial @ ChellyWood.com
Happy Halloween to those of you who celebrate it on October 31st! Just in time for the harvest season, here’s the tutorial to go with yesterday’s pattern. This is, as I’ve said, a re-design of an old pattern and tutorial video, but I’ve added a feather stitch to embellish the edges of the sleeveless top, … Continue reading
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Barbie #dolls’ #autumn wardrobe with #free #sewing #patterns @ ChellyWood.com
Do you recognize two of the outfits there? I’ve already posted the red and white shorts-and-tank-top set and the gold-and-burgundy sunflower dress with pinafore. Check out the links to make those cute little fall harvest (or summer) outfits. In the next two weeks, we’re going to wrap up this fall (if you’re in the northern … Continue reading
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#Sew a #dolls’ skirt for an easy-sewing#gift for the #holidays w/FREE pattern @ ChellyWood.com
This week we’ll be making the little floral mini-skirt that I posted pictures of in yesterday’s blog post. For this project, we’ll use the “Short Skirt” pattern in the upper left corner of the pattern shown above. The link below will give you easy access to this free pattern, but if you need any help … Continue reading
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Barbie #dolls skirt #sewing project for #holiday gift-giving (EASY!) w/FREE #patterns @ ChellyWood.com
Do you know a little girl between the ages of three and ten years old? Most girls that age LOVE to play with Barbie dolls. If you want an easy-to-sew holiday gift for little girls, consider making them half a dozen Barbie skirts and tops, using a variety of fabrics. In just an hour or … Continue reading
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FREE Skipper #dolls #Christmas clothes #sewing patterns @ ChellyWood.com
This is such a cute little outfit for Christmas! The dress actually fits a whole bunch of dolls, not just Mattel’s Skipper®. Just take a look at my “North Pole Christmas” stop motion video to see a preview of all the different dolls that can wear this dress. Today’s project is actually a re-post from … Continue reading
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Easy sewing #project for Barbie #dolls’ #felt shirt @ ChellyWood.com
It didn’t take me long at all to whip up this adorable little outfit, so if you’re looking for some quick, easy-to-sew Barbie clothes, this week’s pattern is just what you’re looking for! Last week we made the skirt, but this week, I’m going to post the pattern and tutorial video for making the little … Continue reading
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Free #sewing pattern for Barbie #dolls’ #DIY shirt @ ChellyWood.com
For easy access, here’s a more direct link to the free fashion doll pattern shown in the image above: Free fashion doll bodice pattern Please click the link above and follow these instructions to easily download, save, and print my free patterns. When I first posted this pattern, it was part of a Barbie and … Continue reading
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Sewing #dolls’ clothes with these #free patterns is one of those #CraftsForKids worth doing!
Last week I showed you how to make the super-easy-to-sew skirt that’s shown in today’s DIY tutorial, and I gave you the free skirt pattern too. Today I’m sharing my tutorial for making a super-easy-to-sew Barbie-sized shirt, made from felt and swatches of ruffled lace. Even children and absolute beginners can make this easy-sew doll … Continue reading
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FREE #Kwanzaa #AfricanAmerican #dolls’ clothes patterns @ ChellyWood.com
If you’re not familiar with Kwanzaa, there are a number of resources available to you on the web. I recommend that you google the term and learn a little about this very special holiday celebrated by many Americans of African heritage. To honor this holiday, I’ve designed a poncho pattern for fashion dolls. It fits […]
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Free #Christmas #Stocking Pattern for your #SecretSanta #Gifts @ ChellyWood.com
Did you see the little Christmas stocking in Santa’s Sleigh in my stop-motion video entitled “North Pole Christmas“? Well did you also know I have the FREE pattern for these stockings, right here on ChellyWood.com? The little stocking I’ve designed is perfect for holding a small candy cane and maybe some M&M’s for your Secret Santa…
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#MeMade Monday: Argyle knife pleated skirt for 28-inch #Barbie
This image shows the adorable 28″ Barbie doll clothes we’ll be making here at ChellyWood.com over the course of the next two weeks. It includes my argyle mini-skirt PDF pattern (which is free, like all the other patterns here on my website) and the pattern for the cashmere-style sweater, which is really just a lined shirt made with sweater fabric. I’ll be focusing on the …
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#PDFpattern Wednesday: download a free skirt pattern for 28-inch Barbie #dolls @ ChellyWood.com
As promised, here are the patterns you’ll need to make the argyle skirt with knife pleats that we saw in Monday’s post and yesterday’s post: FREE PDF download of argyle skirt pattern with knife pleats MS Word version of argyle skirt pattern with knife pleats This week’s patterns are sort of a long set of patterns, equaling four pages of patterns. Please note that the …
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#SewingBlogger Thursday: pleated skirt for 28-in #Barbie
This is the tutorial video to accompany yesterday’s free printable sewing patterns. A word to the wise: knife pleats are somewhat challenging because they require precise measurements, so if you’re a beginner, you might want to make this skirt instead. It’s a little easier. Today’s post will be brief; I’m behind on sewing projects for next week, so you’ll have to excuse my brevity.
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#MeMade Monday: Handmade sweater for 28-inch Barbie dolls and tips for #sewing sweater fabric
This past week, I made the adorable sweater pictured on my 28″ barbie in the image above. So for #PDFpattern Wednesday this week, I’m going to give you the free, printable sewing pattern for making this adorable sweater. This 28″ doll’s sweater uses “sweater fabric” that I purchased on the sale tables at JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts. As the dead of winter comes to a …
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