plain janes
I’ve been revisiting some of my doll patterns from a past life, feeling inspired by these wonderful clothes/doll designers and also spending far more time than I should pinning beautiful clothes on pinterest…
Anyway, this has culminated in some plain jane dolls I have been making. They are very small, only about seven inches, and all from recycled bits and pieces, even the hair and stuffing.
I am thinking of leaving them faceless. Some people find it spooky but I like their personalities being a bit unfinished.
What do you think?
Unlike the hair I used to give my dolls, which was very laborious (each hair stitched in separately!) this hair is just one long piece of wool stitched with a big needle.
I think doing the hair might be my favourite part, actually.
The other difference between these and my old dolls is that I’ve been sewing their arms on over their clothes, separate from the rest of their bodies. It’s a lovely easy way to have outfits with bare arms…
And after all it is summer here.
[I have linked this post at the Magic Onions Friday's Nature Table]
Oh, very elegant! I think it’s nice leaving blank faces sometimes. It leaves extra leeway for whatever child gets the doll to dream up a story & personality
You know I adore your new dollies!! Especially the booted girl!!
I agree that faceless is lovely. They look like fun to make
Emily, that’s just how I feel about the blank faces.
Jo, she is set aside for you x
And Thank you Ronnie! They are great fun to do, yes!
They are beautiful!! I would like to invite you to share at our sharing party, Sharing Saturday. A new one will be starting this evening. Thank you!
Carrie @ http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/
Oh, I love these dolls!! I love the simplicity, and I agree with the no faces, I have no trouble imagining a face
. I love the material too, what type of fabric is this? I would love to pick some up from the fabric store. You always create such beautiful things!
Love!
Wow Anna they are really beautiful… I am playing with some new dolls and things too. I’m inspired by looking at yours (and the pip squeak link) Thank you
Thank you all for such lovely feedback! xxx