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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Dec 30 2008 : 11:22:09 AM
Hi gals, I was emotional yesterday and realized I wanted comforted and remembered how much I really love soft dolls, like homemade rag dolls. I have a couple that have been there for me for years. I hug them and sometimes sleep with them. The best is making a new one...especially just for me.
On my couch here all the time is one that Frannie sent me a long time ago...and she's wonderful, always there.
Anyone who loves them, makes them, collects them lets' talk/chat here. I also have a 36" very big Barbie,,,she's not cuddly but I enjoy her standing there smiling at me...   
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 4:40:58 PM
cool Bev!! I am soooo excited!!!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT!
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| Beverley |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 4:34:53 PM
Watch for the new thread on a doll swap... Bev
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 11:30:13 AM
Judy! what a great idea! Perfect for a grandma to do.
They now have places who make dolls with the whole body of a soldier dad printed on the fabric and stuffed. It is to keep a child company when their dad or mom is serving away from home.
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| gentlewoman farmer |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 10:26:49 AM
I have never made a real doll, just stuffed animals for my boys when they were young. What I did a couple of years ago for my granddaughter was to make her a dress for Xmas, and I cut out a flat shape outline of a doll, kind of like a gingerbread man, and I transfered a picture of her face on the face side of the doll, made blond hair out of yarn and a dress to match her dress. It took a little work to get a good face picture, do that first, then make the doll to fit the face. She was just 3yrs and she went crazy for her baby that looked just like her. It was fun, not fancy, but she is now 8yrs old and still has her doll. She took it to her ballet class to show it off.
Be good to yourself and be good to this earth.
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 1:46:57 PM
Our Moderator Carol, sent us this link and msg. on the Cabin Fever doll tutorial thread.
Here it is:
She's a Keeper" issue of our magazine. I'll post a link to a pdf of that page on our magazine site here:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Recipes-Patterns-Instructions
Just scroll down until you see the "extras" for the She's a Keeper issue for your tutorial and pattern!
Carol
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 12:41:21 PM
Yes, Bev. if you wanted to be swap mamma/hostess for a doll swap that would be wonderful. We could use guidelines like approx size. A swap is not the same thing as a sew-along. I'd love to see us do a swap and we could still post the pics to show as we go. The sewing progress would be fun to share with everyone.
Yes, make a new thread. If we have approx size then each could use her own pattern. A universal pattern will have clothing too. Most of us need clothing pattern also. I am full of hints to share also when we start the sewing.
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| Beverley |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 11:54:00 AM
I would be willing to be in on a doll swap too. what would we all like to do. Should I make a new thread and see if anyone else is interested? and thank you for those directions. I am going to try that dolly but I may enlarge it like you said , stuffing may be a bit hard with it so small. It is cute!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 06:25:28 AM
This is a life size doll made from a pattern having a child lie down on newspaper and draw around him/her. It is meant to wear regular clothes and wig, hat...etc.
I love the women's doll made this way..
I laughed when it said for a woman doll to put a bra on it and stuff it! LOL
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 06:22:28 AM
check out this site
http://www.allcrafts.net/f.php?url=www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_dolls/article/0,2025,DIY_13753_2269300,00.html
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 06:11:01 AM
this is the site I got dolly pattern from
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/freepatterns.html
:-)
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 06:06:39 AM
how's this Bev? Anyone else want to try??
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 06:05:09 AM
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 06:03:56 AM
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 05:50:13 AM
by Laurie S. Wagner
© 2006
Mini Baby Mannequin 1/12 Scale
The youngest member of the “Miniature Mannequins” family, this 2” baby is made from Dolskin knit fabric, has needle sculpted details, but no wire armature. Easy to make; basic sewing skills.
Materials & Tools
Dolskin knit fabric, scrap
Matching thread
Sewing machine needle for knits
Needle and thread for hand sewing
Freezer paper
Fray check
Stuffing – wool or Fiberloft
Forceps 5” for turning & stuffing
Scissors with sharp points
Face colouring:
Pigma pens .005 brown, pink
Prismacolor pencils for lips and cheeks
Acrylic paints, white and black
Paint brush, very fine
Krylon Workable Fixative spray
Permission for Use:
The purchase of this pattern includes permission to make and sell a limited number of finished dolls, giving credit to the designer. The dolls must be made entirely by you, and not manufactured. This pattern may not be reproduced for sale or use by others. Copyright 2006.
Laurie S. Wagner, 750 – 5 th Ave. N. E.,
Swift Current , SK S9H 2L4 CANADA
Sewing
Because this doll is so small, accuracy is important to achieve the intended size and shape.
Trace the pattern onto freezer paper with a fine point pen. This is a template, so the pen line is the stitching line.
Cut out the pattern, carefully removing the pen line.
Fold the fabric right sides together.
Iron the template onto the wrong side of the doubled fabric, medium heat.
Be sure thatthe most stretch goes across the body, not up and down.
Put a pin in the middle of the pattern through both layers of fabric to prevent shifting.
Do not cut out yet.
With a very fine stitch, sew around the template, leaving no opening. Sew slowly, almost touching the paper, lifting the presser foot on the curves to avoid stretching the fabric.
Cut out leaving 1/16” seams. Peel the pattern off carefully; it is reusable.
Clip curves at underarms and neck. Put a bit of fray check at each clip and in the crotch area to prevent fabric from running.
Cut the slit in the center back, being careful not to cut the front. Put fray check at the top and bottom. Let dry. Turn body right side out through the slit, using the forceps.
Stuffing
Body should be soft but firm. Use a type of stuffing that packs easily and is not too springy, such as wool or Mountain Mist Fiberloft.
Use forceps to position small bits of stuffing. Use a fine strong needle to poke through the skin and move the stuffing around to smooth away any bumps.
Head: Place a wad of stuffing into the head, making it nice and round.
Arms: Stuff the hands lightly. Use a needle to move stuffing to the tip. Stuff the arms.
Legs: Stuff the feet with a tiny wad. Continue stuffing the leg and the buttocks.
Torso: Stuff the neck and body, rounding the chest and stomach and filling out the hips.
Close opening : Use a fine needle and doubled sewing thread to stitch the back closed with tiny ladder stitch and 1/16” seam. Start at top and work down. Knot the thread, cut.
Needle Sculpting
Use a fine needle and doubled sewing thread. To tighten, pull on the thread, not the needle. Always bury the end of the thread before cutting it. Anchor thread with a small backstitch or knot.
1. Chin : Anchor thread at A. Wrap thread all the way around the neck, and re-enter A. Exit B. Pull gently to form chin. Anchor thread. Do not cut.
Ears: Re-enter B, exit back of ear C, about 1/16” from seam. Anchor thread, re-enter C, exit D, enter E, exit F, enter C, exit D. Pull gently to tighten. Anchor thread. Re-enter D, exit on other side of head at back of ear C. Stitch second ear. Knot and cut thread.
2. Buttocks and navel: Anchor at crotch seam. Enter A, exit back at B, enter A, exit B. Pull thread to form buttocks. Anchor thread, re-enter B, and exit front at C. Enter slightly below C, exit B. Pull thread gently to indent navel. Anchor. Don’t cut.
3. Hips & Shoulders: Re-enter B, exit hip D, anchor thread, enter E, exit D, enter E, exit other hip F. Pull thread to tighten. Anchor thread.
Enter G, exit F, enter G, exit F. Tighten, anchor thread. Re-enter F, exit shoulder H. Anchor.
Enter I, exit H, enter I, exit other shoulder J. Tighten, anchor. Enter K, exit J, enter K, exit back of neck, tighten, knot and cut.
4. Wrists and ankles : Anchor thread at seam A. Wrap over inner wrist or ankle, enter B, exit A. Pull gently, knot and cut.
Face
Use a light touch with the pens. You can darken the line by going over it again, rather than by pressing harder.
Draw eyes, eyebrows, and nose with brown; draw mouth with pink.
Paint white of eye with acrylic paint. Let dry.
Paint iris with black paint. Let dry.
Paint white highlight in iris.
Blush cheeks with Prismacolor pencils.
Spray face with fixative.
Hair : Use embroidery floss, viscose, silk or wool fibre. Stitch, glue or needle felt to head.
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 05:41:54 AM
I didn't make this dolly...it's just a pic that came with the whole tutorial...it's on the link. I think it may need to be stretchy only if you are going to sculpture it. The pattern makes a 2 inch doll....very small to be trying to stuff. Did you see the link to the instructions?
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| Beverley |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 7:07:58 PM
Linda,
What kind of fabric did you use for your dolly? She is really cute. I saved the pattern but I am not sure about enlarging it but I am going to give it a try. It is very cute!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 04 2009 : 11:07:08 AM
that pattern made up with sculptureing ...I want to stress that this pattern does not have to be sculptured if you don't want to. All you could do is run a straight seam at the arm next to body, top of leg (at the crotch) and those will make them bend. Be sure to stuff the neck area tight so it's head won't bounce. Another hint is not to leave part of side seam open for stuffing but to cut a slit in the dollys back to stuff and then hand stitch closed. This keeps any of the seams from looking wonky or croocked and also makes the doll easier to stuff. I would make dolly about 100% larger (isn't that 10 times?) or more. Look at your pattern imagining 1/2 inch smaller all around. I would just put simple buttons on for eyes or paint or embroidery face and put a diaper on it! Look for a t shirt in preemie or regular baby size clothes if you want. A diaper could be made any size. A simple shirt or dress is not hard and neither is a bonnet. Doesn't this sound fun! Shall we have a sew-along?? Anyone interested in doing this pattern all at the same time and we can post pics or talk about how we each are doing then post pics if we can of our finished doll. This would be like Frannies class but called a sew-along. I think it's simple enough for most sewers....w
does anyone else think so??
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| dutchy |
Posted - Jan 04 2009 : 03:50:53 AM
Thanks for the link too, Linda! Esp. the free ones are so cute!!
OH am I ever so glad with my new sewing machine, lol
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Again new creations added, too cute lol. Come and check it out!!
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 04 2009 : 12:55:25 AM
this pattern could be enlarged. If someone needs help with making the clothes I think we could help you. Just tell us how much you enlarged the pattern and someone can make a simple clothing pattern. Since it's a baby you could put diaper on and a real baby outfit if it's made the size. I really like this pattern!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 7:16:30 PM
Thanks Linda - I had checked out this website but missed the links for free stuff.
Oh and last time the fabric store had a 99cent pattern sale I got a really cute pattern for doll aprons, look just like farmgirl aprons
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 6:28:52 PM
http://www.clothdollconnection.com/ClothDollDesigners.html
I get this newsletter...it's got alot of patterns, some difficult and a few easier ones. I have bought from here. I believe they also have classes on doll making. The last free class I took was how to make a belly button for a soft sculptured doll. LOL There are also links to free patterns. I hope some of you will enjoy this site.
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 02 2009 : 8:18:26 PM
This is so funny - I just went on a doll/pattern kick before Christmas. I found a couple patterns at Value Village and one on Ebay, now I want to make dolls:) It is neat to see and hear all of your stories
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 02 2009 : 2:23:21 PM
Cheryl: I don't think the pic is too large...I like the large ones. Thanks for showing us....it's adorable!!
Lila: I would suggest joining a swap or two and you will see exactly how it is done. The easiest would probably be to organize a one to one. The joiners/participants sign up...you keep a list of them. There is a due date to sign up by..and also a due date to have them sent in by (keeps us on track--we need it!).then partners are assigned when the sign-up due date comes. The hostess then would actually people and keep track of who has sent their doll off to their partner and also who is still waiting. I have seen some people not able to do their part of the trade and the hostess asks for volunteer to provide them with the doll (or whatever it is). This way everyone gets one back, if you know what I mean. The shopping bag swap went this way...you can go find that topic and read to see how it went.
Jess (smoothiejuice) is a person who could also teach you or walk ya thru swaps...she is helpful and very experienced.
PRIMITIVE DOLLS! Did anyone go check out the old tutorial/class that Frannie did? I couldn't tear myself away from it last night even tho I have seen it before. LOL big smile...it's a FUN FUN time!! There is everything a doll maker needs to know for that easy style of primitive doll.
I LOVE DOLLS !!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 02 2009 : 11:52:15 AM
Thanks. I cannot take 100% credit for idea. My dear daughter suggested it. She has some great ideas ...and often inspires me.
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou |
| Ronna |
Posted - Jan 02 2009 : 11:06:30 AM
Love that button hair...looks like pincurls all over her head. Very cute idea. |
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