Synopsis
What little girl doesn’t have her very favorite doll? And if it’s been made by a loved one or if she’s made it herself, how much more previous it is! Here’s a book that shows lovers of dolls (of all ages) how to make dolls – from large rag dolls to miniature dolls for the dollhouse. The instructions are clear and to the point, and explicit diagrams accompany the text, making this a perfect book for the beginner. The author discusses the kinds of fabrics best for making dolls: cotton and cotton blends, linens, and synthetics for the body; silk, wool, and acrylic mixtures for the dress; denims and worsteds for trousers; old cotton bed sheets or shirts for undergarments. She lists the tools and sewing aids required, then gives a brief rundown on the basics of cutting a pattern basting, machine stitching, applying fasteners, using stuffing for the inside of the doll, and finishing the doll with such special touches as embroidery work. She then goes on to show how to make hair, how to indicate the features of the doll’s face, and how to make hats and shoes for all kinds of dolls. The reader will learn how to make sock dolls, one-pattern dolls, single-hinge and double-hinge dolls, pivot-joint dolls, and even a two-headed doll! Also included are glove (or hand) puppets, as well as finger puppets – a delightful way to make time race by for a bed-ridden child. There are many doll characters suggested – Jack and Jill; a clown doll; a guardsman with busby; Father Christmas; a complete doll family with mother, father, and children; a peasant girl; a court jester; a harlequin; and Cinderella. For the puppets, we have such characters as a pirate and Punch and Judy; and for the finger puppets, a whole kingdom is made up of king, queen, prince, witch, and fairy. Includes 160 line drawings and 37 illustrations; a bibliography and an index.
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Designing and Making Dolls
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Watson - Guptill Publications, New York, 1972
ISBN 10: 0823029913
ISBN 13: 9780823029914
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