Doll making patterns

These were the 3 books I used quite a bit during my doll making journey: The Complete Book of Dollmaking by Pamela Peake. It’s a really simple introduction I picked up years ago at Half Price…

Ragdolls have grabbed the hearts of children and adults alike for generations due to their basic yet appealing charm. These simple fabric-stitched toys have a deep and interesting history that spans countries and civilizations.

Post by Tatyana Maksimenko

I am attempting to document the making of a Waldorf doll. These dolls are not difficult to make, but rather different than classic cloth rag dolls. I was a bit intimidated the first time I made one, mainly because it was so different that what I was used to and comfortable with. But the dolls are fun to make, and have such a lovely shaped head and cuddly body. It was well worth stepping out of my comfort zone to give it a try.

Use these printables faces as guides or tracing templates to make a cute homemade rag doll! Free for subscribers.

In this post, I share the most common doll making mistakes I see and share some tips to help you avoid them.

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So now that I've caught your attention with that snappy title, I'll have to admit that this post is about how to turn tiny fingers for cloth dolls and not something more salacious. I've had quite a few folks ask how to make such small fingers and as with many projects the trick is to have the right tools. Here are mine.. Sharp scissors Turning Tubes (available here scroll almost to the bottom of the page) Hemostat Fray check As you can see my turning tubes have seen some heavy use over the…

Dollmaking Tips & Tutorials Archives - Wee Wonderfuls

A comprehensive list of materials and tools you will need to create Waldorf-inspired or natural fiber art dolls.