Making Soft Dolls: Simple Waldorf Designs to Sew and Love

ISBN-10: 1912480050
ISBN-13: 9781912480050
Category: Cloth dolls
Language: English
Published: 2020-04-15
Author: Steffi Stern

Description

So why do Waldorf dolls have few facial features? What is it about dolls that captures the imagination of children and adults around the world? This book answers these questions and highlights the power of dolls used for therapeutic purposes, recognising that soft dolls aren't just for children.From the simplest rag doll to curly-haired characters, this book gives straight-forward instructions, a guide to buying your materials and upcycling materials you already own. A lovingly hand-made doll makes the perfect present and these dolls are easy to make and will be much loved for generations.Large and small, knitted and sewn, beautiful dolls for making at homeFull step-by-step instructions with clear drawings and templatesDetailed directions to make 9 character dolls and their accessoriesBasic body part intructions enable you to create your own charactersCreate charming dolls' house doll family plus their clothes and accessoriesCreate clothes, bags, baby carrier and even pets for your dollsSimple and easy to achieve sewing for beginners

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