Not so long ago, I had a love affair with cloth doll making. I spent years burning the midnight oil, honing my craft as I discovered new and exciting techniques that resulted in whimsical little ...

One of your dolls is dressed in patriotic red, white and blue, and she has a heart-shaped flag on her chest. Tell us about her. I made her about a year after 9/11. It was such a sad remembrance, and ...

Dolls are such a fun playtime toy. They are also so many fun variations with this collection of patterns for dolls to sew. From rag dolls to stuffed doll patterns there are so many options for making ...

Get ready to dress up dolls of all kinds with this list of 35+ doll clothes patterns. From baby dolls to fashion dolls and even to clothes for an American girl doll, we have a wide variety of patterns ...

Learning how to make doll clothes is a creative and rewarding skill that allows you to design unique outfits without spending much money ...

The story behind huggable cloth dolls with perky smiles and big eyes — modern-day cousins of Raggedy Ann and Andy — captured the heart of Maureen Ennis. The handmade dolls are given to children who ...

Start by cutting straw into equal lengths for uniformity in size. Begin by tying a bundle of straw at the center to form the head and body. Use additional pieces of straw to create arms and legs by ...

Start by cutting the fabric into pieces that will form the doll's body, arms, and legs. Use simple stitching techniques or ...

It may not seem like it, but doll making and repairs is a giant segment of the craft and toy industry. To reinforce this, simply visit an antique shop that specializes in antique dolls or a retailer ...