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Rag Doll
I made Nina for a local film production. She had to be an antique doll, old but well looked after...

Posted by An-Toinette from Hartbeespoort, North West, South Africa • Published See An-Toinette's 2 projects »
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  • How to make a rag dolls / a person plushie. Nina The Rag Doll - Step 1
    Step 1

    I got the pattern from a friend. Two patterns combined, very easy and simple. The sizes here is not on a 100% scale, you have to adjust it to the sizes you want.

  • How to make a rag dolls / a person plushie. Nina The Rag Doll - Step 2
    Step 2

    I made her body out of un-bleached calico. She is about 80cm(31.5in) I added a 2cm(0.8in) hem space all around every piece.

  • How to make a rag dolls / a person plushie. Nina The Rag Doll - Step 3
    Step 3

    Draw a basic dress on printed fabric of your choice and cut it out, cut it very big so it can fit loose over your doll. Cut the neck line up and straight so you can tie it around the dolls neck without it pulling out.

  • How to make a rag dolls / a person plushie. Nina The Rag Doll - Step 4
    Step 4

    I tied a ribbon around her neck to hide the material that I roughed around the neck area. And added 3 buttons for the fun.

  • How to make a rag dolls / a person plushie. Nina The Rag Doll - Step 5
    Step 5

    The hair I made out of light weight wool. Create the lenght you want, by measuring it across the dolls head. Mark the middle of the hair, and the middle of the head across so you know were to fasten it first. Then create plats or ponies. Secure it with string or ribbon.

  • How to make a rag dolls / a person plushie. Nina The Rag Doll - Step 6
    Step 6

    And voila! I also secure the plats at each side of her head with thread, and in the middle of the head.

  • How to make a rag dolls / a person plushie. Nina The Rag Doll - Step 7
    Step 7

    The hat you can make out of matching material of something else you'd prefer.Just cut a circle out of the material. Measure a piece of elastic around the back of the doll's head. Measure about 5cm(2in)from the rim of the circle towards the centre, that's where you will attach the elastic. When sowing the elastic make sure to tuck firmly at the elastic so it can ruffle up nicely.

  • How to make a rag dolls / a person plushie. Nina The Rag Doll - Step 8
    Step 8

    Place the hat on the doll's head where you feel it looks good. Secure the hat at 4-5 places with thread so it doesn't pop off.

  • How to make a rag dolls / a person plushie. Nina The Rag Doll - Step 9
    Step 9

    Draw out a design for the face. Then draw it onto the face area of your doll. I painted the face with acrylic project paint, you can even create a face with buttons or embroidery.

  • How to make a rag dolls / a person plushie. Nina The Rag Doll - Step 10
    Step 10

    And there is my Nina! All blue eyed and blushing. Have fun creating a Nina of your own... I sure did

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mamachka
mamachka
Awww I love her An-Toinette!!! I had a rag doll that i adored. Love
She saw me through heartache and loss and illness! She was stolen by an unscrupulous roommate! I am all grown up with children and still mourn her loss! Cry
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Nisa-Ro
Nisa-Ro · Padangan, East Java, ID
I really liked your project. reminded me of my doll that had I gave to my niece. miss it very much... ^^
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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
wooow i like this, when i was a kiddo i had a book of the kind doll you've made, so i'm happy with your project.!
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An-Toinette
An-Toinette · Hartbeespoort, North West, ZA · 2 projects
If Nina had ballet shoes, I'm sure she'd love to dance ;)
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Spiffy555
Spiffy555 · 37 projects
Hello nina, Do you like to dance??
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Maladignia
Maladignia · Amersfoort, Utrecht, NL · 87 projects
Oh, I had one of those when I was little! (Though I'm not as old to call the doll antique ;-) )
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An-Toinette
An-Toinette · Hartbeespoort, North West, ZA · 2 projects
Thanx Michelle! No, I don't sell them, will certainly look into it ;)
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michelle G.
michelle G. · Antigonish, Nova Scotia, CA · 1258 projects
lovely, do you sell them? you should
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