Although I adapted the pattern for making the doll's body, I decided to dress her in the outfits which are given in Linda Carr's book. So these photos show Isabella in the set of underwear for which patterns are provided. These consist of a petticoat, camisole and bloomers. I had some very lightweight polycotton fabric with a tiny flower design which I used for these garments. I was lucky to pick up a selection of lace and ribbons at a charity sale which provided all the trimmings.
In the 18 months since I started making dolls I have been refining the pattern for the dolls body. I began by using the pattern from Linda Carr's book, Classic Cloth Dolls. However the pattern I have created for Isabella and Isaac, while building on the original differs in several ways. These dolls are taller because I have lengthened the legs and their bodies are a little slimmer with the girl doll having a definite waist. This makes them look a little older, more like 10 year olds than 7 year olds. A bigger change was that I now make the arms seperately so that they can be jointed and forward facing.
The first picture of Isabella and Isaac. More details to follow, soon.
These are two of my latest dolls which I made for my cousin Irene. They have very attractive faces, although a little sad. I especially like them because they are taller than the other dolls and have jointed arms.
The girl doll's outfit is based on Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. It is also the first time I have successfully made plaits for the doll's hair style.
Of course there is no boy in the Wizard of Oz story but I made this boy doll to match Dorothy. He is very loveable!
This weekend I managed to get most of the dolls together for a group picture.
I'm busy with lots of dolls at the moment. No new photos though.
Persephone and Narcisus are nearly finished. Persephone just needs some shoes.
Jacinta and Jerome, my First Holy Communion dolls, are nearly finished.
I'm also making Isabella and Isaac and Lucy.
Photos soon I hope.
Here she is at last, my Gwen cloth doll, based on the character in the Merlin TV series.
and now
Gwen and Arthur
and
Gwen and Merlin
and
Gwen and Morgana
