Skill Level: An ADVANCED project only for the experienced doll maker.
A Joy's Waldorf Doll Making Kit for sewing a newborn size weighted Waldorf doll. Baby Jess, when complete, sits on its own, weighs 3-1/2 pounds, is 19" long and wears newborn clothes or you can sew a cozy cotton velour footy sleeper, hat and cotton flannel diaper from the included materials. This heavy baby doll warms up when being held, encourages nurturing skills and feels substantial in a child's arm or on a lap.
Why is this an ADVANCED kit?
You will be making sand pouches and stitching each of them onto the inside of the torso and legs which creates a challenge when stitching the legs to the torso. The shaped buttocks are created with a gusset, stuffed in a particular manner and sculpted with a needle. There is some sculpting of the face. Making this doll requires many steps and patience. It is imperative to use a sewing machine because of the weight. It is helpful that the pattern steps are very well illustrated with photos.
The extra-effort to make this wonderful doll is well worth it!
What's special about our kits?
- You get reusable patterns along with a pattern booklet.
- We include plenty of wool stuffing for a firm doll. No need to purchase extra.
- There is ample yarn for a full head of hair.
- The wool provided is ideal for doll making.
- The instructions are step-by-step and illustrated with drawings or photos.
Age to Play: 3+
Footie Sleeper Velour Color: Pick your velour color from choices in the additional image. NOTE! Coral, Marigold and Root Beer are not available.
Eye Color: If you prefer a different eye color, please indicate that as well in the Velour box.
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Kit includes:
- Reusable pattern pieces for 19" doll, footy sleeper, hat and diaper
- Cotton Knit Waldorf Doll Skin
- Plenty of Eco Wool stuffing for a true Waldorf style doll
- Natural fiber hair yarn
- Inner head tubing
- Cotton Knit Velour fabric for the footy sleeper and hat
- Cotton flannel for diaper
- Cotton muslin for sand bags
- Velcro
- Elastic
- Sturdy square-ended stuffing stick
- Embroidery floss for facial features
- Craft thread and tying string
- Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions
- Directions for 8 baby style "wigs"
Not included: 2 pounds of fine white sterilized aquarium sand is not included. You can use millet instead but the doll will weigh less.
In addition you will need:
- A sewing machine with #70 Schmetz Universal Needle *
- Good fabric scissors
- 3" doll making needle
- 5" doll making needle
- #7 embroidery needle
- Long straight pins with a ball head
- Joy's Copper Head Frames or tape measure
- Crochet hook size F
- Rouge crayon or powder blush
- Matching skin thread and velour thread.
Most of the above additional supplies can be purchased in our Doll Making section.
*This 19"-20" weighted doll needs the secure stitches from machine sewing.
RETURNS: Please note, doll making kits are customized products and not returnable.
