Doll making cloth

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.

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…

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…

MARGEAUX DAVIS ideas run wild on a lush property in regional NSW. She invites us to explore her magical surroundings and treasure-trove workroom, where...

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

*NOTE: This is a digital download only, you will not receive a physical item. You will need to be able to download and print the pattern, and have the sewing ability to create the items using it.* PDF tutorial Doll Body of the doll Soft Doll Cloth doll patterns Ragdoll pattern DIY Pattern doll body Textile doll Make a doll Tutorial in English! The body of the doll height 46 сm/18in Photo master class consists of - 35 pages - 44 photos with explanations -pattern The PDF tutorial consists of…

Learn how to make a round 3d doll head to create your own handmade dolls. Learn step by step from an experienced doll artist.

This technique came about as a complete accident. I was using chenille stems as armature for fingers, and found that the wire had rusted a b...

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

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