New Fabric Paper Dolls

When I saw these I had to get them, so cute!  Two of my friends have grand daughters and they are doing them too.  We kind of inspire each other to get things done.  Maybe we just use the kids as a reason, but we really like them for ourselves.

The fabric of course, had the neat little tabs that we all used way back when they were made out of paper and  used to keep the clothes on the dolls.  I hated to cut them off but, they were unnecessary because I used flannel on the backs of the clothing.  I backed the dolls with poster board.  The clothing clings very well.

There are actually two different fabric lines.  One is "Aunt Lindy's Paper Dolls" by Sibling Arts Studio and the Christmas line is Paper Doll Christmas Pattern No 30861 by Windham Fabrics.  I got a half yard of the clothing of each and as you can tell there are several repeats which is fine.  The girls can have the same dresses as long as their doll is facing the correct direction.

My three granddaughters will be here this weekend, so I'm going to let them choose what they want and of course, the extras will stay at Nana's!

Can't wait until they see them.  We are going to have such a fun time!

Dolls have faces now!!

One of my friends who paints a lot helped me out with faces for Joe and Jenny.  They are no longer FACELESS!  I think Jenny needs to go on a diet.  Her face is a little fat!  But Kayley and Lyndey will be so happy.

They came over a few days ago and we "bedazzled" some of the dolls' clothing.  Kayley, the 6 1/2 year old said we couldn't put any brads or rhinestones on Joe's clothes and I asked why.  She informed me he was a boy and they don't wear stuff like that.  I laughed and told her Joe could because he was a "model".  She agreed reluctantly.

Flat Dolls!

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.  : )