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This is the least favorite part, but the fastest. After sanding the head, I dry fit the fabric. Better too large than not large enough a...

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So now that I've caught your attention with that snappy title, I'll have to admit that this post is about how to turn tiny fingers for cloth dolls and not something more salacious. I've had quite a few folks ask how to make such small fingers and as with many projects the trick is to have the right tools. Here are mine.. Sharp scissors Turning Tubes (available here scroll almost to the bottom of the page) Hemostat Fray check As you can see my turning tubes have seen some heavy use over the…

Detailing and embellishing costumes is one of my favourite parts of creating dolls. I could sit for hours and embroider tiny ornaments, attach beads and sparkly elements to the dapper dresses. Embroidery can elevate your creations to the next level since you’re creating one-of-a-kind garments for your dolls. Sure, you can purchase pre-embroidered fabrics but nothing enhances the doll as custom embellishments made just for that particular creation. So today I want to talk about my…

CREATING TEXTILE STORIES WITH THE PALE ROOK San Cristobal, Chiapas, Mexico March 18-26, 2023 When Johanna first viewed pictures from the San Cristobal Textile Museum, she was ready to pack her bags and head to Chiapas, the southern most state of Mexico. Situated in the highlands of Chiapas and

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52 Likes, 5 Comments - Verity Hope's Wardrobe (@verityhopeswardrobe) on Instagram: “Made from the jointed cloth doll pattern. A Jane Austen style doll. #janeausten #regencystyle…”

Sometimes when I’m working on a doll it takes a while for all the elements to come together to be a whole. Sometimes everything falls into place with little effort. This most recent spirit fi…