Children love rag dolls.They can be made from spare pieces of fabric that would otherwise be thrown out.They can be simple or complex.For the youngest babies, you can adjust certain details.Whether you make a no-sew doll or something more traditional, you will make something unique and from the heart.
Step 1: You can choose how your doll looks.
Choose between a human or animal.The first thing to do is to pick 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.If you can find enough fabric, try to recycle clothes that don't fit.
Step 2: On a cloth, draw the outline for your doll.
You can download free templates from websites like AllFreeSewing.com.The outline should be traced onto the fabric.For 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: A second layer of fabric should be placed underneath.
Place the right side of the fabric together.Take the pattern out of the line.You should be cutting 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 portion.There is an opening for the stuffing.
Step 5: There are curves and corners.
The doll has legs.The seam allowance has triangular cracks.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 using the eraser side of a pencil.
Step 7: The doll should be stuffed.
You can use whatever stuffing you want.Purchase fiberfill at any craft store.Cotton balls are 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 it by hand or with a sewing machine.
Step 9: Make leg and arm 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: Add features to your face.
Attach buttons to the eyes and nose.If you are making a doll for a baby or young toddler, make sure to use floss.You can use red yarn or floss for the mouth.
Step 11: Make the hair.
You can use yarn or string for this step.Natural hair colors are black, brown, yellow, or red.If you want to make a punk rocker doll, go for pink, purple, or other funky hair color.Do you want the doll's hair to be long or short?To double the length of the yarn, cut it to twice that length.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 middle 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.The sides of the hair can be braided or tied into pigtails.
Step 12: Doll clothes can be created.
You can get 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: There is a purpose for the finished doll.
You can give the doll to a child.It can be added to the décor of your home.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 from realistic flesh tones, solid colors, or patterns.
Step 15: Measure the fabric.
Measure on an old piece of cloth using a ruler.To mark the two-inch mark across the cloth, use a marker or chalk.
Step 16: You can create fabric strips.
Cut the line in half.Divide the cloth into equal parts.You can use the marker or chalk.Cut the cloth into strips.
Step 17: Make the head.
Two strips are rolled into a ball.Take two more strips and put them over the ball.The strips should be tied below the ball with a ribbon or rubber band.
Step 18: Start making clothes.
There are fabric strips over the doll's head.The strips should be on the body.The head needs to be in the center of this layer.
Step 19: The clothing has 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 another two strips.Put one on top of the other.The ends need to be folded into the center.Thin them out by twisting the strips.The rubber band marks the head of the doll.
Step 22: The arms should be secured.
The area should be tied off below the arms.You can use a rubber band or ribbon.The chest and the waist are formed by securing the arms.
Step 23: The legs should be made.
The area below the waist should be divided into two 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 small circles of blue, brown, or green fabric.The mouth can be made with a small piece of red yarn.Glue them to the face.