Cut Out + Keep

Gingerbread Inspired Doll

The first one I made is called Frank

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/gingerbread-inspired-doll • Posted by Leah S

I made this because I wanted an Uglydoll but I wanted to customise it so I made this at the weekend. I would recomend using old clothes and buttons for this make which saves money and it is eco-friendly.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

I made this because I wanted an Uglydoll but I wanted to customise it so I made this at the weekend. I would recomend using old clothes and buttons for this make which saves money and it is eco-friendly.

Instructions

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    Gather all of the things you need and lay them out on the table

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    Draw the main template on your A4 sheet of paper and cut it out (HINT: use a small plate/bowl to draw around for the top od the head) Draw the lips and/or mouth onto paper and cut out

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    Take your fabric and fold it evenly in half - lining up the edges - and pin the template onto the fabric Draw around the template with tailors chalk and cut around it leaving about a one centimeter margin for seam allowance

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    Take the template off and re-pin the two halfs together and mark a two inch gap at the top before you start sewing as this will be the hole to put the stuffing in Sew the two peices together - I recomend you use back-stitch

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    Turn the doll inside-out

  6. Pin the mouth templates to the felt and cut out (you do not need a margin) Sew or glue them onto the face but not too far up as you need to attatch the eyes

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    Take two fairly big buttons - preferably slightly different sizes - and sew/glue them onto the face just above the mouth Take three small pompoms, buttons, sequins, beads or jems and sew/glue them on as jacket buttons

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    Fill the doll with the polystyrene filling and spread it about the body evenly Stitch up the head using blind stitch or running stitch

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    Now you are finished! Enjoy!