The Story of the Miniature Stocking Caps: Part 3
My regular followers will remember a story that I shared last summer about Evelyn, who hand-knitted a plethora of itty-bitty stocking caps before she passed away. I bought them at a church rummage...
View ArticleWhich dolls can wear Skipper patterns? #Sewing #SewVintage
Note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Last week one of my followers, Lisa, contacted me with some questions about sewing for Skipper. We had a lively exchange over email about...
View ArticleSew some winter pajamas for Elf on the Shelf w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com...
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View ArticleWhat surprising “fashionista” can wear this Skipper retro swing coat?
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View ArticleLet’s make Christmas angel wings for Barbie with today’s free pattern @...
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View ArticleGet ready to sew some adorable clothes for your Elf on the Shelf with free...
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View ArticleStitch up a Scottish kilt for your Elf on the Shelf using this retro Barbie...
Note: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I think it was back in November when I showed you how to mix-and-match your doll clothes for Barbie, using vintage Simplicity pattern...
View ArticleIs there a name for the female “Elf on the Shelf” character? Let me know!...
For your free sewing patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. The image above actually shows the male Elf on the Shelf, which is sometimes referred to online as...
View ArticleLearning to sew with Simplicity 5861 vintage Skipper doll clothes patterns...
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View ArticleStitching up a retro-style dress for Skipper that’s versatile enough for two...
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View ArticleLet’s Do a Pick — Choose a career for Julia! #DoApick #vintageDolls...
Today’s “Do a Pick” game features the following: Julia in her nurse’s costume (medical nurse career) Twist Christie in her swimsuit (lifeguard career) Ruffles ‘N Swirls vintage dress (Broadway dancer...
View ArticleStitch up a chic satin dress with a bow for the 13 inch My First Barbie,...
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today’s dress-making tutorial video and free sewing pattern are for more advanced sewists. You can see that...
View ArticleI’ve had enough winter for a while! I’m creating summer clothes for the new...
For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. As I type today’s blog post, it’s 16 degrees outside, and two feet of snow has drifted up against...
View ArticleLet’s make a pair of jeans with back pockets for Tall Barbie Dolls!...
For your free patterns and additional tutorial videos, please scroll down to the third set of bullets. Today’s tutorial video (above) shows you how to make a pair of pants or jeans with optional back...
View ArticleNancy Drew, the mystery girl, makes a magical appearance with my Simplicity...
Last summer I got my hands on an uncut version of this wonderful Skipper doll clothes pattern, vintage Simplicity 5861, an original pattern from 1964. Holy hand-stitching, Batman! I have REALLY enjoyed...
View ArticleFree Sewing Patterns for Making Doll Clothes to Fit 13 inch My First Barbie...
Please click on the doll clothes you would like to make. Not what you’re looking for? Behind the scenes, I’m creating a series of classes in doll clothing design techniques, so you can design your own...
View ArticleLet’s make a timeless classic for Barbies: a super simple trench coat!...
For your free patterns and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Back in December of 2022, I gave you a free bathrobe pattern, which was designed to fit fashion dolls like...
View ArticleSew a pair of knee-high socks for Stacie with today’s free sock pattern @...
Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing patterns and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. A while back, I did a blog post in which I mentioned...
View ArticleChelsea has a whole new look w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #Barbie...
Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* Little girl dolls are just so much fun to dress, aren’t they? I had a blast using this African-esque...
View ArticleMaking Pleats for a Skipper Skirt with Simplicity 5861 #VintageToys #Sewing
Do you see the folds in that little green skirt, in View 3 of my Simplicity 5861 doll clothes sewing pattern for Skipper dolls? Those are called pleats. Sometimes they’re referred to as “knife pleats.”...
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