My granddaughters and I love to play with "paper dolls" of all kinds. At Nana's house we have paper, magnetic, bath, wooden and now quilted fabric dolls!
When I saw this free pattern at
Moda Bake Shop I knew I had to make them for Kayley, Paige, Lyndey AND myself. (And if you haven't been to Moda Bake Shop, be prepared--they have wonderful projects to do.)
I did use a stiffer Pellon for the dolls. It was fusible Pellon Peltex and I like it a lot. The clothes were easy and fast to make, also. You put velcro on the dolls and clothing and the girls can easily manipulate them.
As you can see Kayley is really enjoying the dolls. We named them Joe and Jenny. Kayley has already requested more clothing for Jenny. She even drew me a picture of the long strapless dress she wants in RED. So I must get it made soon. The girls keep asking why the dolls don't have faces. Truth is, I'm not too artistic and hate to ruin the dolls. So until I find someone to help draw, Joe and Jenny remain faceless. : )
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SOOOOO CUTE....
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING....
I AM GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE SOME OF THESE !!!
Prayers, Bo
You will have a ball making these, Bo,--so much fun!
ReplyDeleteFaces are easy - just dip the end of a skewer in black paint and place on face where eys should go. Let dry thoroughly. Then using a small emery board with the rounded end, turn the doll upside down and place end where mouth should go and trace around with red pigma pen. Then use your blush from the make up drawer and give them some cheeks. Wah Lah - Done!! Waymoorefun!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute Mom! I could see the girls adding their own faces to them...watch them carefully! LOL!
ReplyDeleteTruth be told...I always just say my dolls are Amish! It takes me forever until I am finally happy with a face. Those in the know all suggest drawing a face everyday, but I can barely find the time to do what needs to get done without adding this into my day. Your creations are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make these for my grandaughter. where were you able to buy the Pellon Peltex at?
ReplyDeleteI found your blog via a search for flat fabric dolls. The tutorial at moda is no longer there, would you happen to have the steps saved? thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog too via search. I wanted to make these dolls but the link given no longer has the patterns. Is there any chance you may still have them? Thank you.fralou91@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteYes, I would like to find the pattern and instructions as well. If you have the pattern, I would be so grateful if you could share it with me. thanks! harpingaround@cox.net
ReplyDeleteI know this is an old post, but I would love to have this pattern too!!!! If possible please send to liberatos13@gmail.com Thanks so much!!!
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