This document provides instructions for making an art doll in 10 steps:
1. Design the doll torso pattern and ensure the neck is thick enough to support the head.
2. Select a torso design, leave a seam allowance, and cut out the pattern.
3. Cut fabric twice the size of the pattern, being careful not to waste fabric.
4. Fold the fabric and pin the pattern in the center before cutting around it.
The instructions then describe attaching decorations, stuffing, and assembling the doll parts to complete the art doll.
2. Step 1
•Make a several
simple designs for the
torso using scrap
paper
•Be sure to make the
neck large/thick so it
can support the head
when stuffed
•This will be your
pattern
3. Step 2
•Select one design to
cut out leaving a seam
allowance
•This is your pattern
4. Step 3
•Cut a piece of
fabric twice as big
as the pattern
•DO NOT waste
fabric
•DO NOT cut from
the middle of a
large piece of
fabric
5. Step 4
• Fold fabric and
position pattern in
center
• Pin with just a few
pins
9. Step 9
•Sew design pieces to
front
•Then pin front and
back pieces together
•Good sides out
10. •Start sewing both
pieces together by
making a knot
•Make a knot by
sewing a stitch and
pulling the thread
through the loop
•Tuck the tail into the
doll
11. • Then sew all
the way around
• But leave an
opening so you
can stuff the
piece
• Complete
another knot at
the end
12. • Sew around the 2
pieces, making even
stitches
• Not too close, and
not too far apart
• The right distance,
and the same
throughout the
piece
• Even stitches like
this
18. Body is done
Now it is time to
embellish with
beads, ribbon,
thread, buttons,
yarn, and
anything else
you like to make
it creatively,
uniquley yours
