Dolls
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:
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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!
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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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Posted Saturday 11 October 2008 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,doll, Japanese. kawaii, manga, rag doll, softie, tutorial
This doll is probably more suited to those who have a reasonable amount of doll-making experience. However, I think if you stick with it, no matter what your doll-making skill level, and have all the necessary materials, and follow each step as described, it would be a rewarding project to undertake (and there would a be a lot of good learning along the way too!).
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The patterns are in gif format and the tutorial is very detailed with excellent pictures. The project recommends you use cotton jersey for the skin (or a fabric with the same type of stretch) and you will also need to have some fabric paint on hand to paint the facial features.
Find it here: Nekomimi Doll by Runo Dollmaker
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Posted Friday 3 October 2008 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, Black Apple, doll, Martha Stewart, paint, tutorial
The very talented artsy & crafty Emily Martin aka “The Black Apple” recently appeared on Martha to demonstrate how to make one of her delightful Black Apple dolls.
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You can make your own by downloading the free pattern from Martha’s website here.
The instructions are easy to follow and the assembly of the doll quite easy also. The only challenge some of you may face is deciding upon what kind of face to paint on - the possibilities are endless!
As Emily has kindly provided this for free, she asks that you do not make these dolls to sell/for profit.
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Posted Friday 3 October 2008 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, doll, One Red Robin, Ruby Doll, tutorial
If you’re a beginner softie-maker and looking for a simple doll to make, whilst getting a better understanding of the basics of putting a doll together, then you can try out my free patter for a Ruby Doll.
The great thing about this doll is that it’s versatile and there can be numerous ways to embellish it and make it unique to your style.
Download for free here: One Red Robin Ruby Doll
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