Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Making a felt doll part 1


I'm going to show you how I make a felt doll.
First I make the head, if the head turns out good, I make the body.
I don't particularly like making the body but if I like the head I can't wait to make her/him a body.
Front of the head.I'm checking the profile
The head is sewn together and now I needle felt a small pompom to fill in the nose.
With a invisible ink marker I draw the features


 I'll paint the features with Gesso first


Time for a cup of coffee and a stroopwafel-cookie, in the meantime the gesso will dry.
I paint her features with acrylic paint and Pastel
Here she is, she has come to life and I gave her ears immediately, cause I wanted  to tell her how sweet she is.


I can't wait now to make her a body, tomorrow I'll show you!

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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Wow, you make it seem so easy, although I know it´s superhard to make a doll. Unfortunately I´m not as talented as you ;)
    Keep on posting and making such wonderfull things!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Now you revealed your secret and we all can make such dolls.....Hahaha,NOT! I've never EVER seen such unique dolls, and absolutely no one can copy that!

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  3. Helen PriemJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Thank you so much Ginny and Sophie !!!

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  4. Robin AndreaeJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    She looks perfect! Thanks for sharing how you create your beautiful dolls :-)

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  5. Helen PriemJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Thank you Robin Andreae! I admire you, I want to say that!

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  6. ЮлияFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Лицо прорисовано отлично.Очень понравился МК)))

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  7. DollZandThingZApril 6, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Aw! Her ears!!! How sweet! Your dolls are beyond well made and wonderful!

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  8. esensdollsandpuppetsApril 9, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Thank you so much Helen for answering and visiting my blog.Ill look his body now.Hugs from İstanbul

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  9. MeganJuly 14, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    My daughter has been asking me for years how to make a "plushie" of her favorite characters. I am really excited to try this!!!! Thank you so much!!!

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  10. MeganJuly 14, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    My daughter has been asking me for years how to make a "plushie" of her favorite characters. I am really excited to try this!!!! Thank you so much!!!

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    1. Helen PriemJuly 14, 2012 at 3:26 PM

      Megan , thank you :-) will you let me know how it turns out ?
      Helen x

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  11. maijaNovember 25, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Amazing! Thanks so much!

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  12. ARTES´ANINHA ARTESANATO COM FELTRO ,TECIDOS E RECICLAGEMJune 1, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    OLÁ QUERIDA! JÁ TE SEGUINDO E PARABENIZANDO PELOS LINDOS TRABALHOS.
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  13. KikiJuly 9, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    You are truly gifted!! She is beautiful! How did you make her ears?

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  14. The MemoryBook ShoppeOctober 5, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    beautiful face. what fabric do you use for your dolls?

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  15. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Your dolls are gorgeous - so clever and inspirational

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  16. TinselDecember 6, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Thank you so much, is there a pattern on line for this? I seem to remember seeing one, but can't recall where.

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    1. BrigitteApril 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM

      Hi there,did you ever find the pattern from her ? please let me know.I also thought I saw it somewhere years ago ? it's time for me to sew again other than curtains ..lol
      Thank you and stay safe !

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  17. susanaJanuary 4, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Thanks for sharing.

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  18. ОльгаJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Hi! You amazing dolls! I just fell in love with them! Is it possible to send me a drawing? And still have questions. How do you make the ears? Can I hide the seam on the face? I would be grateful if you answer me on mail: lekuhka@gmail.com

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  19. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Здравствуйте! Я очарована Вашими куклами, они волшебные!!! Я из Беларуси и очень хочу создать такую же красоту. Но есть вопросы. Как Вы делаете уши? Пожалуйста, помогите, пришлите выкройку. Буду Вам очень благодарна!! Адрес: Yuliana.krav@mail.ru Заранее спасибо!!!

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  20. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Здравствуйте! Я очарована Вашими куклами, они волшебные! Я из Беларуси и очень хочу создать такую же. Но есть вопросы. Как Вы делаете уши? Пожалуйста, помогите. Буду очень благодарна, если Вы пришлете выкройку. Адрес: Yuliana.krav@mail.ru Заранее огромное спасибо!!

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    1. BrigitteApril 23, 2021 at 4:58 PM

      Hallo Yuliana,did you ever find the pattern from her ? please let me know.I also thought I saw it somewhere years ago ?
      Thank you,stay safe !

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  21. Cockney JulesJanuary 1, 2022 at 2:24 PM

    Love your beautiful dolls. Please can you tell me if you set the pastel on the face with a sealant or anything ? I would be afraid of the pastel coming off the felt. Thank you so much, and Happy New Year !

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