Doll Makers

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A group for those who make dolls and doll clothing to network, share tips and ideas!

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Group Posts

my friend dolls

I am in need of patterns for the my friend mandy dolls. I once had them and now cannot find them. I have 2 dolls I purchased in the 70's and 2 great granddaughters for whom I wish to make an entire…

Started by kerry Jun 26.

Overall buckles with slider buckles?

Sent in by: Joanie Molnar "I have made two denim jumpers for my granddaughters, but need to purchase two sets of overall buckles with slider buckles. I've seen these notions in pictures, but cannot f…

Tagged: doll-sized, garments, notions, slider, buckles

Started by Susan Mar 22.

"Baby Alive clothes" 2 Replies

Sent in by: Sally Haddock "I'd like to find some patterns to make clothes for my GD's Baby Alive. Does anyone know of a source?"

Tagged: doll_clothes

Started by Susan. Last reply by Bonnie Mar 11.

My Twinn Doll Clothes 4 Replies

Does anyone have the dimensions of the My Twinn dolls? My niece wants a matching nightie for her doll. I cannot find any information about these dolls. Are they the same size as an American Girl doll…

Started by Larri. Last reply by Bonnie Mar 11.

"Movable clown doll pattern" 1 Reply

Sent in by Ruth: "I have been looking for a pattern for a clown doll, about 18" or so high. The arms and legs are made with clothes pins (not the spring ones, the old fashioned ones) and they can be…

Tagged: pattern, doll, clown

Started by Susan. Last reply by sewred Jan 22.

KNOTTED DOLL Project

Supplies You'll need: Print out pattern from Adobe Acrobat file located here. 14"x24" plus 6"x8" scraps for the body, I've used cotton velour and interlock knit but just about anything should do. 6…

Tagged: pattern, free, free_pattern, pdf, doll

Started by Susan Nov. 24, 2009.

Never too late for dolls

Union Star, Mo., woman sews tiny fashions for fun Grace Davidson doesn’t have to look far to see a friendly face. Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Snow White, several Barbies and dozens of Cabbag…

Tagged: Snow, White, Barbies, Cabbage_Patch, Belle

Started by Susan Nov. 22, 2009.

Just like me doll pattern

A one-of-a-kind doll to make for someone special. By Jennifer MacMillan Designed by Beverley Plaxton View and print the pattern (PDF format requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader software) Click here…

Tagged: pattern, doll

Started by Susan Nov. 12, 2009.

Baby Rolled Hem Tutorial Video

Tagged: hem, bab, rolled, clothes, hems

Started by Susan Oct. 26, 2009.

Waldorf Dolls - The Most Cuddly Doll Your Child Will Ever Love - Make One! 2 Replies

By Margaret Lunn Making Waldorf dolls for your children is a wonderful way to say, "I love you." Waldorf dolls are soft and huggable, ideal for children to carry around as a special lovey doll. If y…

Tagged: rag, doll, waldorf

Started by Susan. Last reply by marietweet Sep. 10, 2009.

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Comment by jan Foley-Harris on March 10, 2010 at 12:38pm: I so want to learn to make dolls, new to all of this , have only embroidered on machine and quilted...... looking forward to gettin to know u all ... hugs Jan

Comment by Bonnie on January 1, 2010 at 2:37pm: Hi Tawny B, !
look in the group posts list and use Wisperingdragon's link to dollmaker.nunodoll.com.
There are some cute free patterns on that site and all have directions and pictures. There is a really cute baby doll that you might like and a sweet kitty pattern for a simple stuffed toy made from terry toweling.
I also googled 'free cloth doll patterns' and got a bunch of possibilites for really simple 2 piece doll patterns so you'd have no limbs to sew on .
Good luck; once you start with dolls and stuffed critters it's hard to stop! Sure is good therapy for dreary winter days.

Comment by joy on January 1, 2010 at 10:02am: I just joined this group to ask anyone if they would like to purchase some doll patterns that I have some are used snd some are new. I am moving and downsizing so I have to re-organize my stuff, I have 5 patterns by Julie McCullough, 3 patterns from "off the floor", 5 of Elinor Peace Bailey, and 5 misc. They are $4.00 each, If interested I can e-mail you a picture of the patterns. Joy

Comment by Tawny B. on December 19, 2009 at 2:14pm: I'm thinking about making a doll for my newest little "doll". I've never made one before, but my mom could make the most detailed, beautiful dolls. Any suggestions/ideas for a relatively easy doll for a baby? I know that I want it to be soft, and have everything sewn down because my little girl is a chewer (teething), but I don't even know what size, characteristics I should have?

Comment by Bonnie on December 19, 2009 at 1:59am: I think I like this one best of all! I just want to pick her up and take her home. You do lovely work , wd.
Hope you have a blessed holiday season .

Comment by GiftedGrandma on December 18, 2009 at 3:08pm: She is adorable!!!

Comment by Carla on December 18, 2009 at 8:47am: She's so cute. Love the dress fabric.

Comment by sewred on December 18, 2009 at 5:40am: I Love her she's so Sweet! I had a life sized-one made for me when I was little and being a typical kid i left her outside and the neighbor's dog got her and chewed her up! I miss her now and my 2 girls want me to make them one. Did you have a pattern or did you free-hand her?

Comment by GiftedGrandma on December 13, 2009 at 11:08am: She is sweet :O) Thank you for the patterns wisperingdragon! I have made three bird ornaments. One for me and 2 for lady neighbors that have helped me sooo much since I almost died last year....

Comment by Elizabeth Smith on December 13, 2009 at 1:43am: She is adorable. Thanks for posting her, I love to see what everyone is doing. A lot of us have been busy getting ready for the holidays and haven't had the time to visit the site. Super job on Sarah.