Is your make-along doll underdressed and you’re pressed for time? With the risk of being captain obvious, here’s a quick photo tutorial for how to make a super cute, easy apron dress for your doll.
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Author: hillary
progress
More work was done this weekend on the clearing out front. The target, Phoebe’s room. Holy hannah. That girl has so much stuff! I think she’ll be happy with the free space and less clutter. I feel like I just did this to her room, maybe last Summer? But they outgrow things so fast. I had no idea how many princess fairy books were still sitting on her shelves. Many plastic things with small pieces have now moved on to … More
clearing out space
New school year’s resolution, be back in this space! My poor neglected blog. If it was a physical object it’d be sitting in the corner next to my yoga mat. Both of which I’m determined to find time for this Fall. Right now I’m working on cleaning up my craft room. Or cleaning OUT is maybe a better term. I’m being buried under the clutter and chaos and need space to breath. I’d love to take every single thing out … More
embroidering an eye
A quick run through of embroidering the face on a cloth doll… I embroider my dolls’ faces after I’ve stuffed the bodies and sewn down the yarn hair. I prefer placing the features after everything else is in place. I use pins to mark spots for eyes and nose, using a tape measure to center on the face. Then I draw the features with a water soluable marker. I use 3 strands of embroidery floss to embroider the features. … More
new faces
Two days, two new faces. I need to speed up! (dolls made from make-along pattern)
New face in the garden, the ornamental oregano in full bloom. These colors would make amazing doll hair.
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doll slip
under her new dress, a slip with lace trim. Dress from “Boho Fete” pattern and slip from “Lotsa Layers”.… More
meet Gertie
Sweet Gertie. Gertie was on our short list of names for our daughter. I just love it so and I just love this girl so it’s the perfect fit. She has the sweetest face and is such a lovable doll. Her hair is a combination of two soft yarns, wool blend and mohair. … More
