Dolls
Posted Wednesday 10 June 2009 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, boy, clothes, cute, free, girl, glove, knitted, pattern
Following on from the previous post, also on Martha Stewart.com is an extract from Miyako Kanamor’s book “Happy Gloves“ on how to make turn a pair of gloves into these sweet boy and girl dolls:
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Files are in downloadable PDF format. Easy to follow instructions and clear diagrams are provided. You could personalise these dolls in so many ways.
Patterns for the clothes are also provided.
Find the free patterns here: Boy and Girl Glove dolls via Martha Stewart
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Posted Thursday 28 May 2009 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Dolls, free, knitted, pattern, yarn
Are you up for a knitting challenge? Yes? Then how about these delightful knitted dolls?!
{image credit: Yarnigans}
The Yarnigans provides very clear instructions and excellent accompanying photos including how to create the hair. (Note: patterns for outfits is not included).
Free knitting pattern is here: Blank Slate Doll Pattern by Yarnigans
(Found via One Crafty Place)
UPDATE: Yarnigans has also posted up the tutorial and instructions for the knitted lace dress worn by the doll on the right in the picture above. Get it here: Knitted Lace Doll Dress by Yarnigans
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Posted Thursday 23 April 2009 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Christmas, cute, elf, festive, fleece, free, pattern, softie
How adorable is this little guy?!
{image credit: Pickle Sticks}
He is made from fleece (soft and cuddly!) and requires a small amount of stuffing. The whole pattern (template and instructions) is available as a free downloadble PDF document.
Christmas is a few months away but if you start now you can make one of these for all your loved ones and have them ready just in time 
They would look so cute poking out the top of a Christmas stocking.
Get it from here: Christmas Elf by Pickle Sticks
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Posted Friday 10 April 2009 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, doll, felt, free, handsewn, pattern
I have been long-time admirer of Mim Kirchner’s dolls. Texture, detail, colour and character - each one is amazing in their own way. They are inspiring and endearing. See for yourself over here on her blog.
So I was stoked to find out that she has generously shared a free pattern and tutorial for one of her felt dolls (with dress) over at the Purl Bee:
{image credit: The Purl Bee}
Yes, you can make one these dolls yourself! The dolls are completely handsewn. In usual Purl Bee style, the instructions and pictures are clear and easy to follow. The project is suitable for those with basic sewing skills and up.
Skip over here for all the details: Mimi Kirchner’s Handsewn Felt Dolls by the Purl Bee
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Posted Friday 9 January 2009 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, cute, free, pattern, primitive, raggedy ann
This free pattern for a Primitive Raggedy Ann is easy to follow and easy to make:
{image credit: Annie’s Cupboard}
In addition to the usual softie-making materials, you’ll also need some fabric paint and tea to stain the doll.
The pattern and instructions are in pdf format. There are a few other freebies on this website that you might like to check out.
Get the pattern here: Primitive Raggedy Ann by Annie’s Cupboard
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Posted Friday 14 November 2008 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, doll, jersey, Martha Stewart, pattern, rag doll, softie
Craft-Queen Martha provides a free project on how to make this simple, sweet, and huggable doll:
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In true Martha style, this project is professionally put together for you and the step-by-step instructions are a breeze to follow. The pattern is in downloadable pdf format. This doll requires cotton jersey for the skin and rolled up batting for stuffing (though, if you didn’t have this on hand, regular polyfill stuffing would be fine).
Project is here: Handmade Doll by Martha Stewart
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Posted Wednesday 29 October 2008 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,embroidery, lavender, pattern, sleep, softie
Traci of My House Boutique recently alerted me to her “Sleep Baby Sleep” doll pattern:
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Traci was having some trouble getting her daughter to sleep. Being the resourceful and creative gal that she is, Traci made a doll infused with lavender with the design based on one of her embroidery patterns. She tells me that much sleepy time success followed
I love this idea - the fact that it combines embroidery, softie-making, and utility!
The pattern is in downloadable pdf format and includes the “Robyn” embroidery pattern.
Click here: Sleep Baby Sleep (Lavender-Infused) Doll by My House Boutique
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Posted Monday 20 October 2008 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, cute, doll, pattern, softie, yarn hair
This little gal reminds me a lot of those big, bright-eyed and mischievous (but very funny) cartoons they show on Nickelodeon:
{image credit: Missy Ballance}
Another great Beginner’s project from Missy Ballance. Both instructions and template are in pdf format.
Get the free pattern here: Silly Girl Softie by Crafty Carnival
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Posted Friday 17 October 2008 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,basic instructions, guide, softie, waldorf doll
Following on from the previous post on making a Steiner doll, Simmy has posted up a step-by-step guide on how to make a larger Waldorf doll using stockinette:
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Browse through Simmy’s site and you will see that she makes beautiful Waldorf dolls (amongst other things). In her post, she also provides excellent pictures to illustrate each step and provides some recommended resources on making the hair. She offers to send you her pattern if you do not have one of your own (although again, like the Steiner doll, it would be easy to draw up the pattern of the body yourself).
Click here: Basic Instructions for Making a Waldorf Doll by Simmy
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Posted Thursday 16 October 2008 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,attaching hair, felt, handsewn, pattern, softie, steiner doll, waldorf doll
Ever wondered how to make a Steiner doll (also known as a Waldorf Doll)? Yes? Then you really must drop in on Sooz’s fantastic free tutorial!
{image credit: Sooz}
The project requires the basic softie making materials plus very good quality felt and interlock (t-shirt material) in a flesh colour (or a white t-shirt dyed with tea). Sooz provides a sample template but really, you could create your own templates freehand as the shape of these dolls is quite simple and unfussy. The steps and accompanying pictures provide excellent detail and Sooz also guides you through how attach hair.
If you’re looking for more Steiner doll inspiration, visit the Steiner Dolls Flickr Group spawned by Sooz’s pattern.
Find the tutorial here: How to Make a Steiner Doll by Sooz
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