To make a doll, you’ll need a few materials. Start by choosing a piece of fabric. Place the fabric on a flat surface and trace the pattern around it. Then, cut along the dotted line and sew along the solid line. Make sure you only use small stitches on the right side of the fabric. Once you are done, flip the doll over and stuff it with polyester fiberfill. If necessary, close the opening with a slipstitch.
Making a doll’s head
Make a doll’s face with basic craft materials. To create a complete doll, you must first make a doll’s face. It can be made with either a hard or soft face. After deciding on the type of face to create, you can begin filling the head with fiberfill and sewing on eyes and nose.
Some people begin by painting over the factory face, but professional doll artists never do this. This will help beginners get to grips with the paint. It will also give you an edge when making a doll. You can also use photos of real people as your face template. You can finish the face by adding a little hair detail.
First, cut the fabric to make the doll’s face. You will likely want to use contrasting colors to create a realistic-looking doll. Next, you’ll want to sew on the clothing. Once you’re satisfied with the look, attach it to the body.
Making a doll’s gown
The basic process of making a doll’s dress is the same as making a real-life dress. First, cut the fabric to the size of the doll. Make sure that the pieces line up with the pattern lines. Mark the pattern pieces with a heat-erasable pen. You should mark the darts with a triangular shape and the neckline with a notch. The bodice and neckline should be marked on the reverse side of the fabric using the same pattern. Make sure that the dotted lines are facing away from the center of the fabric. You should also add seam allowances at the top and bottom and around the inner curved area.
If you want to make a doll dress with more stretch, use knit fabric. Knit fabric is great because it doesn’t need to be finished at the edges. You can make doll dresses in many sizes using the same fabric.
Making a doll’s hair wig
First, you will need a piece crinoline fabric. Make sure it is large enough to cover the doll’s head. Use a rubber band to secure it. The fabric should be stretched over the doll’s head until it fits snugly. To get a better fit, you can use a wig-cap drawing. Also, measure the length of your doll’s hairline. You should ensure that the wig cap does not extend beyond this point.
Before you begin making your wig, you’ll need to prepare your doll’s head for the project. You can soften the doll’s neck with hot water or a heating pad. Once the neck has been softened, remove the hair plugs. These plugs are sewn in, and you’ll need a needle and a small crochet hook to loosen them. To remove them, you can also use a hemostat and long nose tweezers. To ensure that the wig fits properly, the doll head must be completely bald.
Making a doll’s book
Doll books are miniature books that can either be displayed or used as playthings. Doll books are smaller than normal books, and should not exceed 2.5cm in height. However, you can make them taller or shorter. You can even make a larger book that fits inside of a standard dollhouse.
To make a doll’s book, you will need a couple of different supplies. You will need a small book frame and some paper. You will also need glue. This craft is quick and easy. It can be completed in one sitting. However, it is important to keep in mind that it is more of a prop than a readable book.
Making a fabric doll
A pattern is required to make a fabric doll. Some patterns come with clothes in different colors. To create a body, sew the pieces together leaving about 1/2 inch at each side for the head. After cutting the fabric, stitch the pieces together to define the body curves. You should leave 1/4 inch of fabric at the bottom of your arms and legs.
Fusible interfacing is also needed to smoothen the body. This can also be used for making hair and face templates.
