Create a Cloth Doll Part 3

Now it is time to dress and embellish the doll. This is my favorite part. I love creating fun clothing and then adding beads and trims to make it sparkle.

At this point in creating a cloth doll you would have a color scheme that you are working from. The body colors, hair and fabrics hopefully create a beautiful collage of colors.

I usually drape and lay different pieces across the body in a variety of styles to determine just how the doll wants to be dressed. And the doll will tell you in her own way. Some fabrics will just not work. Others will be perfect. You will know when you lay them on the doll body and it makes her brighten up. The right fabrics and trims will just feel right to you.

I used the tulle and wrapped strips around the arms and one leg. Then added beads and embroidery thread to hold the tulle on. Green thread was stitched randomly to add interest and help hold the tulle on as well.

The dress top was just sheer fabric rolled to create the bust and draped in an interesting way. The skirt was also the sheer fabric folded to create two layers and stitched around the waist to the doll.

Strings of beads were added to the top and the skirt to dress her up. I got a little carried away on the waist with all the draped strings. But in the end I liked the result.

The wings were created by using tulle and the sheer fabric layered between two pieces of Sulky Solvy. Sulky Solvy is a water soluble stabilizer. It can be washed out in about 30 seconds with water but works well to create a stitchable surface. It is awesome to use in creating lace fabrics and sewing over lightweight fabrics. The wings were stitched, then jewelry wire was sewn around the edge using a zigzag stitch. Green embroidery thread was sewn around the edges using a blanket stitch to give it some pizzazz.

 Embroidery thread was wrapped around her left ankle and tied as an extra decoration.

The wings were sewn to the body and she was done. I am sure I could continue to add stuff to her but she is only about 11 inches tall.

Til next time. J

Terri

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