Children love rag dolls.They can be made from spare pieces of fabric that would otherwise be thrown out.You can either make them simple or complex.For the youngest babies, you can adjust certain details.If you decide to make a no-sew doll or something more traditional, you will make something unique and from the heart.
Step 1: How you want your doll to look is up to you.
You can choose a human or animal.Start with the fabric color.You might want to choose something that is skin-colored.Pick out the color of the hair and eyes.If you are making an animal, you should pick a whisker color.Rag dolls were made from scraps of fabric.To find enough fabric to recycle, try to find a pillowcase, an old shirt, or clothes that don't fit.
Step 2: A cloth is used to draw the outline for your doll.
You can download free templates from websites like AllFreeSewing.com.The outline should be traced onto the fabric.To get a seam allowance, add half an inch to the outside of your outline.If you don't want leftover marks showing through, use tailor's chalk or pencil to mark the fabric.
Step 3: There is a second layer of fabric underneath.
Place the right side of the fabric together.Take the pattern out of the line.You need to cut both pieces of fabric at the same time.It will be easier if you keep the template on the fabric.
Step 4: Take the parts and put them together.
The fabric should be pinned.The outline has a Stitch around it.There is an opening for the stuffing.
Step 5: Take care of the curves and corners.
Place your scissors between the legs of the doll.The seam allowance has triangular notches.Don't cut into the seam itself.
Step 6: The doll needs to be turned right side out.
Work the fabric through the opening.The smaller width on the doll's body can be achieved by using the eraser side of a pencil.
Step 7: Stuff the doll.
You can use whatever kind of stuffing you want.Purchase fiberfill at any craft store.Cotton balls can be used for a more natural approach.You can use yarn or fabric scraps from your old projects if you want to go green.
Step 8: The opening needs to be folded towards the inside.
Stitch it closed.You can do this by hand or with a sewing machine.
Step 9: Make arm and leg joints.
The point where the arms and legs meet the doll's body is marked with a marker or chalk.Place your stitches at all four points.The needle should be drawn through the other side.There should be a small dip between the body and limbs when you are done.
Step 10: The facial features should be added.
Attach buttons to the eyes and nose.If you are making a doll for a baby or young toddler, make sure to use floss.Red yarn or floss can be used for the mouth.
Step 11: It's time to make the hair.
For this step, use yarn or string.Natural hair colors are black, brown, yellow, or red.Pink, purple, or other funky hair colors are good for making a punk rocker doll.Decide how long you want the doll's hair to be.Cut the yarn in half.The yarn should be placed at the center of the head.Put it in place.Place the middle of the hair on the head.This should be in the center of the hair.Glue or sew the rest of the hair to the ears.If you want, you can glue or sew additional hair to the back of the doll's head.For long haired dolls, tie the sides of the hair into pigtails.
Step 12: Make clothes for a doll.
You can download free templates from crafting websites or design your own template by sketching the outlines on a newspaper.The template can be traced on your choice of fabric.Stitch everything together after cutting out the design.You can use fabric glue to make an easy no-sew outfit for your doll.
Step 13: The finished doll has a purpose.
The doll should be given to a child in your life.It can be added to the décor of your kitchen or living room.Depending on the doll's clothing and color scheme, you can use it as part of our holiday decorating.
Step 14: Determine what your doll will look like.
Do you want your doll to wear pants or a dress?Pick the skin color.You could choose between realistic flesh tones, solid colors, or patterns.
Step 15: Measure the fabric.
Measure two inches on an old piece of cloth using a ruler.To mark the two-inch mark, use a marker or chalk.
Step 16: You can create fabric strips.
You just created a line.Divide the cloth into equal parts.You can use the marker or chalk.The cloth should be cut into strips.
Step 17: The head should be made.
Take two strips and put them in a ball.Take two more strips and put them over the ball.You can tie the strips below the ball with a ribbon or rubber band.
Step 18: Start to make clothes.
The doll's head should be covered with two to three fabric strips.The strips should run down the body.The head should be in the center of this layer.
Step 19: The clothing needs to be finished.
The long strip needs to be tied with a ribbon or rubber band.The head should be visible again if the top half of the strip is folded down.
Step 20: The doll needs to be flipped over.
You should repeat Steps 5 and 6.Both sides will have a complete appearance of clothing.
Step 21: Make the arms.
Take two more strips.Place one on top of the other.The ends should be folded into the center.To thin them out, twist the strips.The rubber band marks the head of the doll.
Step 22: Make sure the arms are secured.
Right below the arms, tie off the area.You can use a rubber band or ribbon.The chest and waist are formed by securing the arms.
Step 23: The legs should be made.
Take the area below the waist and divide it into equal parts.Make them thinner by twisting each side.To give the appearance of legs, ankles, and feet, tie the bottom of each side.
Step 24: Add features to your face.
To make the eyes, cut out circles of blue, brown, or green fabric.The mouth can be made with a small piece of red yarn.Glue them to the face.