My first couple of dolls in 2005 were from a pattern by
Patti Medaris Culea, from her book Creative Cloth Doll Making. If you want to
learn some great stuff, get that book. She has three patterns in it that allow
you to pick and choose and be very creative. She also has some fabulous photos
of dolls made by her and by many other people. You can also check Google Images
for photos of Patti’s dolls.
I have been sewing for well over 50 years so I quickly began
creating my own patterns. But for anyone who feels less confident in designing
patterns, definitely purchase the cloth doll making books by Patti and by
Susanna Oroyan. Though Susanna has passed away, her books are necessary reading
for doll making.
First is the 27” Ballerina Angel. I love making large dolls.
They don’t take any longer really than the smaller ones, The details are the
same for me. The larger ones are easier to put together. The fingers are easier
to turn and all the parts as well. But I can get just as carried away with
embellishment on small ones as I do on the larger ones.
The second doll is called a stump doll. This is because she
is created over a wooden dowel that is glued into a wooden base. The doll has
no legs or feet. This one, the I Heart Angel doll is about 15” tall. I was
inspired by Valentine’s Day.
Both dolls are all cloth filled with polyester fiberfill.
They have yarn hair and a variety of fabrics.
My next post will be the first of two parts. I am working on
a mermaid doll that is a little different from the two I have made before. I am
excited to show you the progress of making her.
Both dolls shown here are for sale in my Etsy shop - www.etsy.com/shop/1krazyrtist
Til next time. J
Terri
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