Five years ago, I started making waldorf-inspired dolls with my company Brambles & Blossoms. I only had 4 little boys at the time and longed to make them soft, cuddly dolls to be their best friends. My very first dolls were ones I made for the first four of my boys, but my fourth son, …
A comprehensive list of materials and tools you will need to create Waldorf-inspired or natural fiber art dolls.
Waldorf dolls are expensive. A new handmade doll will run you between $60 and $100. If you are looking for a way to make your own, check out these instructions. This doll was made almost entirely from recycled and trash materials. I use mostly old clothing for my projects. . This is a very heavy…
Why wool? is a question I see asked often, and one I mostly answer to the best of my limited-time capabilities. But I thought it would be a great idea to address it here, for the further explanation of whoever comes my way. Let’s talk a little about it, why I believe wool can be
Waldorf dolls for infants are a favorite first toy that feel wonderful to make and give. Make a Waldorf doll with pure wool and cotton.
THIS PATTERN DOWNLOAD IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL ON THIS PAGE - IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN, YOU CAN VIEW IT AT ITS NEW PAGE LOCATED HERE: FREE Waldorf Inspired Baby Doll Pattern - Creating a Natural Life This doll took me one day to sew entirely by hand. I did not use a machine. Im…
A long post discussing how to make doll hair and the many options in fibers, methods and techniques used to create doll hair for natural fiber art dolls or waldorf-inspired dolls. With links to tutorials and many resources.
How to figure out the body and head proportions in dollmaking, for waldorf inspired dolls or natural fiber art dolls. Discover how to make your doll look like a baby, a toddler, an older child or a teenager by changing the head and body ratios.
When it comes to choosing a hair style for your natural cloth doll, the daring dollmaker wishes to employ natural fibers. Wefting locks, wether alpaca or sheep’s wool, is very easy once you get the hang of it. Let me show you with this mini tutorial.
It's always lots of fun having dolls in the studio. Especially when they have siblings, because they help out each other choose clothing, they keep each other company, and hopefully, they don't pester themselves too, too much.
a brief look into waldorf doll making, tips and resources.
Este é um resumão de todas (ou quase todas) as minhas costuras no tempo em que eu não pude escrever aqui. Pra começar, vários "vestidos de sábado". Esse de cima é o mais recente, estava há tempos querendo fazer um modelinho com avental, e ficou bem fofo na Lilla. Esse debaixo foi refeito de um mais antigo, cujo tecido do peito desbotou muito mais que o normal, e deixou o vestido feiosinho... -------------------------------- This is a big mash up of all my sewing from the days I wasn't able to write. To start, some "Saturday Dresses". The one above was an attemp on something with an apron. I wanted to make something like that for ages, but for some reason I never before got a color combination that pleased me. Sometimes a simple project gets stuck in my head. Usually because of some color related issue. I just don't get it right. Well, I've finally managed to put together something that looked good! I think it all turned out really cute. Below, a dress that was refashioned. Maybe you've seen the previous version. it used to have a brown fabric on the top portion, but that fabric faded greatly, leaving the dress with a not so pleasing look... Esse eu fiz cheio de gatinho pra Lilla usar no dia mesmo do aniversário dela, quando cantamos um parabéns só com a família aqui no apartamento. ---------------------------------------------- The kitty dress was made for Lilla's real birthday (not the party). On that day I baked some cake and had our family over to sing her a "happy birthday". I wanted to dress her on something cat related but simple and fresh. Já os casquinhos, eu fiz para a viagem a San Francisco. O cinza é de brim e algodão, o vermelho é de brim forrado com soft, bem quentinho. Os fiz com esse molde aqui. O cinza, apesar de diferente, é do mesmo molde, eu mesma alterei pra ficar do jeito que eu queria. ------------------------------------ The Hoodies I've made specially for our San Francisco trip. The gray one is all cotton fabric, and the red one is lined with some cozy fleece, to endure SF's cold days. The were made using this pattern. Even the gray one. I just altered here and ther to get a different look. E essa é a mochila que eu fiz pra Lilla ir pra escola! (Molde usado, esse aqui) Foi minha segunda tentativa. Eu cheguei a fazer uma antes, com um tecido japonês de sereias, mas ela ficou com alguns erros e acabou rasgando na costura no pedaço que não ficou bem equilibrado. Essa segunda tentativa me deixou bem feliz, pois ficou alegre e colorida. O tecido da frente é da minha coleção no Spoonflower! Quem quiser, pode comprar lá! -------------------------------------------- Oh, and this is Lilla's backpack to go to school! It was my second attemp on the pattern (Rae's pattern here). The first one had a cute japanes mermaids fabric, but I've made some mistake while putting it together. Than it teared in a couple months of use. The second attemp looks prettier though, and more sturdy. Lilla chose a fabric from my Spoonflower colection to be on the front! If you want some, head over to Spoonflower and grab yours! As calças também foram feitas para a viagem. O molde é daqui. -------------------------------------------- Pants were also made for the trip. Pattern here. Saias de rodar, como a Lilla gosta. O cós é de malha ribana, não tem elástico por dentro, o que as torna mega confortáveis! ---------------------------------- Twirly skirts, just as Lilla loves them. No elastic here, but a rib knit band instead. It makes the skirts soft and comfy as can be! E o bebê Monstro! Eu vivo garimpando molde de boneca de pano vintage na internet. Esse boneco fiz usando um molde dessa loja aqui. Quando um dos meus menininhos preferidos fez aniversário, achei que ele merecia um presente bem Rock'n'Roll. Aí nasceu o Monstrinho. O nome dele é Azeitona. e ainda está aqui em casa, esperando eu encontrar com os pais do seu novo dono e entregar o presente. ----------------------------------------- And a Baby Monster! I'm always looking around for cute vintage doll patterns. The last one I've bought had soft sculpting instructions. And as a certain beloved boy's birthday was coming around, I had the idea of trying out the new pattern altering it to make a green Baby Monster. His name is Azeitona (portuguese for olive) and he is still here with me, awaiting for his new daddy. E por último, a minha mais recente paixão, a Maria. Lilla que deu o nome, mas a Maria eu fiz pra mim! Ela tem a importante função de me ajudar num trabalho, do qual vou falar pra vocês nos próximos dias. Ela foi feita mesclando em parte um jeito meio waldorf, em parte a "soft sculpture" que usei no Monstrinho, pra dar mais volume às suas bochechas e profundidade à sua boquinha. Foi também a primeira boneca que recheei com lã orgância de carneiro de verdade. Parte da lã comprei do Canadá, e outra parte da Itália... A Maria tem um cheirinho delicioso e é morninha, firme e macia ao toque. Minha boneca preferida, de todas que fiz até hoje! E a deixei carequinha. Bolei uma forma de sua cabeça ser lisinha e a emenda da costura não ficar tão aparente... ------------------------------- And at last, my newest little love: Maria. Lilla named her, but she is actually mine! She has an important job, she'll be my helper on my new project (I'll tell you about that soon!). She is a mix of a Waldorf Doll and a Soft Sculpted Doll. And the first doll I've ever made with real wool roving filling. Because of that, she has such a delicious cozy warm feel to her. My favorite doll ever. I made up a way for her to be bald but with no big sewing lines showing in her head skin. Ai ai... *suspiro* Costurar é, definitivamente, umas das coisas que me faz mais alegre! Curto o processo, o resultado, e curto vestir a minha menina fofa em vestidinhos costurados ponto a ponto em amor. Curto vê-la carinhosamente embalando bonequinhas moldadas com todo meu carinho. Transbordo de gratidão a Deus, que é tão bom e me presenteou com tantas maravilhas pela sua infinita Graça! (Ah, e pra quem gosta de bonecas também, estejam avisados: logo logo uma ou duas irão aparecer na lojinha! Fiquem de olho!) ---------------------------------------- Oh my... Sewing is definetly one of the things that make me happy in life! =) I enjoy the process of sewing, I enjoy the results, I enjoy dressing Lilla up in cute dresses made with love in every thread knot. I really enjoy seeing my baby girl tenderlly play mother with a doll I made her with all my heart. I feel so gratefull, God is sooooooo Good! He gave me gifts of love out of His Mercy, and there are not enough "Thak Yous" to be said. I love you, my Lord! (and for the ones that like dolls like me, stay tuned. I'm planning to put a couple in my store in a week or two!)
A guide on starting your doll making journey in natural fiber art dolls: differences, techniques, materials, resources and more.
Making Doll Hair using Brushable Mohair Yarn, for boy doll and girl doll. Chapter 6 in FREE dollmaking video series by Fig and Me.
One of the simplest way to add a little “extra” to your natural handmade cloth doll, is the addition of a pot belly. Wether is in the design of your pattern, or the way you stuff your doll, taking care to create the shape of a rounded belly makes your doll ultra special. It adds a certain charm an
That little word up there gave me so many thoughts. Good and long, the kind of rumination that keeps your eyes on your work and time flies by, not knowing in what day you are living or if it's time to start supper, you know? you are in a different world all together. Abstract. This last group of do
Now that I have porcelain, I want to attempt to sculpt a BJD. They are so beautiful. I don’t know how to do it, but it’ll be fun trying. What is a BJD? BJDs come in different sizes, fro…
How to figure out the body and head proportions in dollmaking, for waldorf inspired dolls or natural fiber art dolls. Discover how to make your doll look like a baby, a toddler, an older child or a teenager by changing the head and body ratios.
A long post discussing how to make doll hair and the many options in fibers, methods and techniques used to create doll hair for natural fiber art dolls or waldorf-inspired dolls. With links to tutorials and many resources.
One of the simplest way to add a little “extra” to your natural handmade cloth doll, is the addition of a pot belly. Wether is in the design of your pattern, or the way you stuff your doll, taking care to create the shape of a rounded belly makes your doll ultra special. It adds a certain charm an
Babies have to be the most mesmerizing little things ever, that or watching the fire crackling, the rain drops on a window, or the wind toss leaves.
Learn how to make a diy Waldorf inspired doll and make one for the little one in your life for Christmas. Have you ever priced a Waldorf doll? They are expensive. They are as cute as can be though.
FREE dollmaking video series on waldorf inspired dolls: How to design the body and stuffing. Hansel and Gretel series by Fig and Me.
So, you are in love with dolls and want to take more artistic photos? display your toy collection or just learn more about doll photography as your new hobby?. I hope this little guide can be a sweet introduction to some of the most important factors to take notice when you are looking at your doll
Elizabeth Bennet is a custom fiber art doll inspired by the character in Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen; she is made with love and care by Fabs, from Fig&Me as a one-of-a-kind art doll.
apply New Year everyone, here's hoping that 2012 will be peaceful and happy! Have just spent a week up in beautiful Scotland, and the magical Findhorn Bay where the sky is big and the light inspires! My delightful God daughter Lola helped us all remember why Christmas is so special.xxxx
How to figure out the body and head proportions in dollmaking, for waldorf inspired dolls or natural fiber art dolls. Discover how to make your doll look like a baby, a toddler, an older child or a teenager by changing the head and body ratios.
a brief look into waldorf doll making, tips and resources.
In creating this little one, for a soon to be 12-years old little dollmaker, I feel like I am growing up. This entire year has been such a growth for me, when I actually decided I was going to do "this" (as I call dollmaking). Changing my patterns has always been a struggle f
Celebration of the Doll, 2012. Photo by Deborah Quinn Hensel
After searching for the right handmade Waldorf doll and then waiting eons to receive it, now you have a sweet (or several) little wool-stuffed creature in your hands. Although he or she came fully dressed, in a thoughtful and suitable outfit that complements their personality and local weather, n
This Guatemalan worry dolls lesson and art project and related children's book helped my anxious daughter discuss feelings.
How to figure out the body and head proportions in dollmaking, for waldorf inspired dolls or natural fiber art dolls. Discover how to make your doll look like a baby, a toddler, an older child or a teenager by changing the head and body ratios.
A long post discussing how to make doll hair and the many options in fibers, methods and techniques used to create doll hair for natural fiber art dolls or waldorf-inspired dolls. With links to tutorials and many resources.
Dit is een pdf-downloadbaar advertentiepatroon voor het maken van een Waldorf-geïnspireerde pop van 30 cm en enkele eenvoudige outfits die geschikt zijn voor jongens- of meisjespoppen. Er zijn een aantal videolinks in de tutorial om u op weg te helpen. Je ontvangt de downloads direct, na betaling. Het is momenteel alleen in het Engels beschikbaar. Dit is slechts een tutorial, met patronen, materialen zijn niet inbegrepen. De patronen kunnen op A4-papier worden afgedrukt. Wanneer u de patronen afdrukt, moet u het afdrukken instellen op SCALE TO PRINT. Er zijn veel foto's om u door de stappen te leiden. Om een pop te kunnen maken, heb je algemene kennis nodig van het gebruik van een naaimachine en moet je ook wat met de hand kunnen naaien. Het lichaam van de pop moet aan elkaar worden genaaid met een naaimachine. Voor het haar gebruik ik in dit patroon mohair bouclégaren. Om de pruik van je pop te kunnen maken, heb je wat haakvaardigheden nodig. Als je niet zeker bent van haken of van handnaaivaardigheden, is YouTube een uitstekende bron met tutorials. De ogen en de mond moeten geborduurd worden. IN DEZE TUTORIAL LEER JE HOE JE EEN WALDORF GEÏNSPIREERDE POP MAAKT. ZOALS DIE OP DE AFBEELDINGEN IN DE AANBIEDING. Deze tutorial is geschikt voor jou als je een beginner bent, zolang je maar enige naaivaardigheden hebt. Om deze pop te maken heb je de volgende materialen nodig: 250g gekaarde wolvulling 25x100 cm Katoenen Zwitserse tricot, Laib Yala, zware kwaliteit. Langs de korrels in tweeën gevouwen. Als je andere stof gebruikt, kan het zijn dat je pop iets anders van formaat wordt. Buisverband van 40 cm, 35 mm breed. Ik gebruik Sterogauz 12-13 cm lange poppenmaak-/stopnaald Naald pinnen met glazen kop Schaar Haaknaalden nr. 5-6 en nee. 3-4 Markeerstift voor luchtvernissen. Degene die ik gebruik heet "Magic pen" Viltnaald 38 Gauge is goed Eetstokje Borduurgaren (DMD) voor ogen en mond Rood waskrijt voor het blozen van de pop Sterk garen, ik gebruik Glutermann meubelgaren Glutermanngaren naaien in huidskleur Meetlint Extra sterke flossdraad voor het vormen van het hoofd. Poppenleveranciers verkopen het Mohair Boucle-garen 50 g of soms meer. Afhankelijk van de dikte van het garen. Ik raad DollyMo Mohair Bouclé aan Bijpassend sterk garen om de pruik op te naaien Je ontvangt 3 downloads met videolinks in het PDF-patroon. Eén voor het maken van de pop. Patronen staan aan het einde ervan. Eén met instructies voor het maken van kleding. Eén met kledingpatronen Aarzel niet om contact met mij op te nemen als u vragen heeft over de tutorial. Op deze sites kun je materialen kopen: https://www.wollknoll.eu/shop/?language=en https://www.waldorfdolls.co.uk https://www.waldorfdollsupplies.nl https://www.theolivesparrow.com Veel plezier met het maken van poppen!! (: TOESTEMMING: U bent van harte welkom om het product dat u met dit patroon maakt, te verkopen. Geef Waldorfdollshop een vermelding in uw aanbieding. Je mag dit patroon niet verkopen of delen. Hartelijk dank voor uw steun.
