Anyhoo, in my usual obsessive fashion (according to hubby anyway), I immediately embarked on making my own stuffed doll. How hard could it be? Really? Well apparently pretty darned hard. I found the pattern I wanted (Bit of Whimsy Dolls) and set about making a doll for my daughter and her little best friend.
They actually turned out okay, only a few little mistakes. But then I got adventurous and went into production mode - and started making four dolls at one time. Bear in mind I started this just after Christmas and it is now pushing towards the end of February - and I have FINALLY finished all four of them. Here they are:
They don't look so bad now that they're all dressed and accessorised but cripes it was a long and tedious road to get there (please just ignore the crooked arms on the last one!). I will be making more of these dolls (after the emotional scars from these ones heal) - I have to because I've bought so many supplies when I was super excited about making them! Think I might try the Dolls & Daydreams pattern next though. She gives lots more tips and hints on how to actually put the darned things together.
The biggest lesson I've learned from making these dolls? That the ones you buy from other people are worth EVERY cent you pay!!
Note : Here are my favourite handmade doll sites that I've found so far : Cook You Some Noodles, My Tiny Wardrobe, Butterflybelle Boutique and Sisters in Life Dolls.
Have you made any dolls? What are your favourite makers or patterns?
