{"id":31148,"date":"2020-03-19T11:55:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T16:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elaineheigldesigns.com\/blog\/?p=31148"},"modified":"2025-02-23T08:34:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T13:34:59","slug":"sew-a-little-love-create-dolls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/elaineheigldesigns.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/sew-a-little-love-create-dolls\/","title":{"rendered":"CLOTH DOLL DESIGN: Create yours!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Looking for a creative outlet? Consider doll making, a sewing hobby that allows you to design your unique world of little friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have fun with this!<\/p>\n

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START WITH A VISION<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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When creating a doll, it is helpful to have a vision for a character or theme. To start a vision board, collect favorite references of cloth dolls<\/a>, and childrens clothing. Collect swatches of fabrics, yarn, buttons, and trims. Once you start this process, most probably you will come up with many ideas…no problem, make many dolls!\u00a0Check out Pinterest for a wealth of ideas<\/span>. Be traditional or eclectic, express yourself!\u00a0<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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DOLL BODIES<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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You can sew 17″ dolls using a cut-and-sew fabric panel. Make a doll blank or a fully illustrated baby doll. Cut-and-sew bear, cat dolls and fashions are also available.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Order a fat quarter to make one doll, order one yard to make four dolls. Be sure to order in recommended fabric.<\/p>\n

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If you prefer a home sewing paper pattern<\/a> of doll sets with complete wardrobes, check out the doll patterns at Simplicity.com by Elaine Heigl Designs.<\/p>\n

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If you like total creative freedom, sew up a cut & sew\u00a0doll blank<\/strong>. Choose from several skin colors, or sew up a diverse set.<\/p>\n

A fully illustrated cut&sew baby doll\u00a0<\/strong>is a quick sew. This is a perfect first doll lovie!<\/p>\n

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DOLL HAIR<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Yarn is my first go-to choice for doll hair.<\/p>\n

There are many mays to create a doll hairdo with yarn, \u00a0click here for several techniques to consider.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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EYES<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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For eyes, shank or dome buttons are acceptable. Use lock in eyes if this doll is for a very young child. Eye placement is totally up to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

When deciding eye size and placement, I find \u00a0test eyes are super handy! Test eye assortments<\/a> are available at CR crafts.<\/p>\n

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Design in progress! The vote is for a 10mm dome eye button.<\/p>\n

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A WARDROBE FOR YOUR CUT&SEW DOLLS<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Build a doll’s wardrobe with the cut-and-sew PLUSH LIFE\u00ae clothing fabric panels. Download the instructions on this site.<\/p>\n

OR you can use a pattern for 18\u201d doll clothing<\/a> and adjust the fit to your preferences. Check out my blog for current 18″ doll clothing designs by Elaine Heigl Designs.<\/p>\n

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You can start a wardrobe now with this free pinafore and collar pattern<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Spoonflower is a print on demand (POD) site for fabrics. Thousands of artists post unique designs that are available to you. If you would like to check out my growing collection at Spoonflower.com, click here<\/a>. Perhaps you will find a fun print for your little cutie’s wardrobe!<\/p>\n

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Have fun with this! Will love to see your unique creations on facebook and instagram! Hope to see you there!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sew happiness! E<\/p>\n

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