Which “mystery Barbie” fits best in my vintage McCall’s “Teen Fashion Doll”...
Today’s blog post is dedicated to all my followers who live south of the equator. Summer is underway down there, so it’s time to do a blog post on swimsuits! Last week I showed you my sewing fail, with...
View ArticleVintage McCall’s “Teen Fashion Doll” swimsuit pattern Part Deux #Vintage...
As you may recall from last week’s swimsuit pattern discussion, the Southern Hemisphere of our lovely planet Earth is currently enjoying summer, so in honor of my southern-hemisphere followers and...
View ArticleSew pants and a shirt for little “Chelsea” sized boy dolls with today’s free...
Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. It has been a couple of years ago since I got a request for “Chelsea” boy doll clothes patterns, but today’s blog post...
View ArticleSew a holiday dress for Skipper w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com...
Yes, this is yet another re-post. I’m converting this set of patterns to PDFs for easy download. And as I’ve said before, you can look back at my “North Pole Christmas” stop motion video to inspire...
View ArticleHow to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 1 (How do you read a...
First, I want to thank a woman who contacted me quite some time ago, asking me “How do you even cut out a Barbie doll dress pattern?” Her daughter wanted to learn how to sew Barbie clothes, but the...
View ArticleTime to make Christmas Pajamas and a bathrobe for Barbie w/free patterns @...
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. One week ago, I gave you the patterns and tutorial video for making this pajama/nightgown/night dress. Then...
View ArticleInstructions for Making a Doll’s Belt from Bias Tape @ ChellyWood.com...
Today’s video offers simple, easy-to-follow instructions for making a doll’s wrap-around tie-style belt to fit Mattel’s Barbie dolls and similar-sized dolls. It’s a follow-up to the pajamas and...
View ArticleLet’s play a game with dolls in 2023! #DollCollectors #DollClothesPatterns
If you’re a regular follower on my YouTube channel, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve been playing around with YouTube #Shorts lately. My cousin, who runs the ASMR channel, ASMR Tingle and Taps, gave...
View ArticleFrancie doll clothes patterns are free @ ChellyWood.com #SewingProjects...
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Francie has long been my all-time favorite doll made by Mattel, so I’m excited to start the new year by...
View ArticleSew a crop top and shorts for 10-inch (25.5 cm) dolls w/free patterns @...
For your free pattern and tutorial video, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. It’s January. Do you know what that means? It’s summer! — Yes, it’s definitely summer time in the southern...
View ArticleSew a lace and rickrack trimmed skirt and top for 17 inch Barbies w/free...
Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. I’ve posted something a lot like this before, but it was in my Wellie Wishers’ gallery of free doll clothes patterns. So the...
View ArticleFree printable sun dress pattern for Petite Barbie is perfect for beginners...
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s free sun dress pattern may look familiar to you. That’s because it has been available on this...
View ArticleLet’s Do a Pick — a winter fashion show with vintage dolls! #DoApick...
When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would “do a pick.” That’s where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you’ll...
View ArticleSew a party skirt and top for Strawberry Shortcake and other 5 to 6 inch...
Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s project is relatively simple to make, even for those of you who are just learning to sew. Because this mini skirt is...
View ArticlePictures from my trip to Paris and the museums I visited #ParisTrip #AmWriting
Today’s video is a break from my normal routine. Back in 2014, my daughter and I took a trip to Paris. I took these photos in museums all around Paris, and now I thought it might be fun to upload them...
View ArticleReversible Tank Top and Shorts for Tall Barbie Dolls @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing...
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the third set of bullets. That’s right! The tank top pattern I’m sharing with you today is reversible! But please be advised: I’m...
View ArticleSew a Valentine’s Day dress for Chelsea with today’s free patterns @...
Are you looking for the patterns? Scroll down to the second set of bullets. Almost one year ago, today, I posted this free doll clothes sewing pattern and tutorial video for my Disney’s Mini Elsa doll,...
View ArticleLet’s Do a Pick — Wedding Guest! #DoApick #vintageDollCollector
Of course Valentine’s Day is next week, which means it’s wedding season! So today’s “Do a Pick” is set at a cousin’s wedding. If you’re wondering what “do a pick” is all about, take a moment to read...
View ArticleLet’s sew a super easy Easter dress for Skipper w/today’s free PDF sewing...
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Easter isn’t until April 9th, in 2023, but as you may have learned at Christmas time, it’s always a good...
View ArticleLet’s Do a Pick — Choose your favorite winter outerwear! #DoApick...
When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would “do a pick.” That’s where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you’ll...
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