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From: blackie
Date: 12-06-2005, 06:19 PM (1 of 3)
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i am going to make a few simple dolls along the lines of these (http://www.nerfect.com/toy-box/toybox1.html) (more specifically, this one (http://www.nerfect.com/toy-box/toybox13.html) and this one (http://www.nerfect.com/toy-box/toybox13.html).). i just bought the poly filler. anyone have any doll sewing / doll pattern making tips? i know these are simple patterns, but i've never done anything like it before. any help is appreciated! - kelly (x-posted to Crafts) http://www.nerfect.com/toy-box/displays/whuh.jpg see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
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From: bridesmom
Date: 12-06-2005, 08:18 PM (2 of 3)
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My gosh Kelly, you are a queen of all trades!! Is there nothing you won't attempt? I have no info for you about dolls, just glad to see you on the board and wondering how your classes went?
Laura
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User: bridesmom
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From: Sancin
Date: 12-07-2005, 03:53 AM (3 of 3)
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Well, Kelly - these are pretty simple dolls, basically do what you see. I can't imagine what type of problem you would run into. A couple of hints: * Don't leave your stuffing opening too wide, and try not to have the opening on a piece of fabric that is bias (will stretch as you handle it.) * Depending on the overerall size, don't put more than loose quarter size stuffing in at any one time. You want to avoid lumps, so don't push too hard against last stuffing. As you stuff, move the stuffing to the edges, don't count on being able to do it when you have finished. You can move internal stuffing with your fingers if they fit or a pointed rounded object. You can purchase devices for this but I use what ever is around. The most useful I find are knitting needle heads and points carefully when needed. * Fleece is fabric with stretch so you will probably use more poly filler than you expect. Especially if you fill one limb firm and then have to stuff the others firm. You can always put in more stuffing, but once in it is difficult to take some out and have the doll not look lumpy. * The pattern and use of the doll will determine how firm you want the stuffing to be. The one you have pictured probably doesn't need to be too firm. I recently made some similar dolls and when I finished I hit the doll on a firm surface to even out the stuffing, which seemed to work quite well -mind you the dolls were called "Damn It" dolls and the purpose was to hit the doll against something when frustrated. Your dolls look like they have a creative use.  Good luck - you may need to ask more questions once you get started. We're all here. 
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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