Classic Cloth Dolls

A Doll Makers Blog

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Dress done.





 Her dress was a challenge. I made the pattern to big. But it turned out just fine with some adjustments.

She is modeling a bonnet and a knit cap.

She needs a coat and a matching hat.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

More progress

 Hilde is her name.

Her wig is done. It was quite a process.

Her underclothes I did yesterday. I used the book,The dolls dressmaker by Venus Dodge.

Dress pattern to big . I will take it apart and cut to fit.


Her socks I bought at an Amish county store.

Her shoes I, recently, found at an antique store.

She is so cute in person. Makes me smile.








Saturday, December 11, 2021

More work on the KK doll. 

I have never made a wig like this before. All just by trial and error. I watched many videos and used parts from several to make this wig.

I had sewn several of the wefts on but took them off to get a center part. 

I am now waiting for the glue to dry. Instead of sewing on the sets I am going to glue them on then style the wig.

The wefts are made from yarn. Cut lengths of yarn maybe 14 inches. I took apart the strands then pulled on the end of each strand to make bundles of yarn.

 I sewed eace bundle onto a strip of thin fabric. Sewed with straight stitch small stitches then zig raged over the stitches to make more  secure. Brushed to the yarn bunches with a wire dog brush.

I had to tie the wig cap to the body to keep it in place. Next step coming up.

































Friday, December 3, 2021

Her face

 Oil painted her face. 

Waiting for her to dry.

Next step is to work on her lama hair wig.

In the back ground is my inspiration picture. 

Wednesday, November 17, 2021