The NEW non-paper doll for on the go play!
Hello! This is Jennifer Long of Bee Sew Inspired - Modern Rag Doll Designer, Educator and former professional Ballet dancer. Do you remember playing with paper dolls? When we were young, my sister and I loved collecting, dressing and acting out elaborate scenes for our paper dolls! They were wonderful because we could take a whole collection of them almost anywhere... in the car, on a picnic, camping, even to church! We had hours and hours of fun... but it sure was disappointing when their heads or hands ripped off. Sometimes the tabs on their dresses would get over used and not fold over anymore. I am so excited to introduce to you the solution for avoiding the disappointment of ripping, crumpling paper dolls.... Felt Dolls! These dolls are constructed completely "in-the-hoop" of your domestic, home embroidery machine!!! They are full of wonderful details and are stabilized so they will never rip or tear! Best of all, felt naturally sticks to felt… so you don't even need anything extra for attaching their clothes!!! Are you ready to enter this world of imagination with me?
Beginner Friendly! These felt dolls don't require any special skills... they are so easy to make on your home embroidery machine, the children in your life can even help!!! You will need about 1 hour per Felt Doll and Accessory set to complete this project from start to finish!
What You Need: Felt Doll Embroidery Machine Pattern
Embroidery Machine
5x7 hoop or larger
Stabilizer
Embroidery Threads
Applique and straight scissors
Heat n Bond Craft Extra-Firm Fusible Interfacing
Spray n Bond Basting Adhesive
Benzie Felt in the following colors:
Strawberry Wool Blend Felt
Mustard Wool Blend Felt
Moss Wool Blend Felt
Fern Wool Blend Felt
Olive Wool Blend Felt
Swan Wool Blend Felt
Black Wool Blend Felt
White Wool Blend Felt
Use the code "BEESEWINSPIRED" at Benzie Design checkout to receive 10% off your first Felt purchase!
Basic Instructions:
Each Felt Doll or Felt Doll Accessory, is made in one complete hooping.
You can download, print and follow the Embroidery Step Sheet to know when to change colors and trim applique steps. Click HERE to download.
Download the Embroidery Files to use on your home embroidery machine. You will need to have at least a 5x7 hoop on your machine. The files are formatted in (DST, EXP, JEF,PES,VP3 and XXX) to work in all home embroidery machines.
Step 1: Placement Step:
Stitch out step 1 so you know where to place your felt fabric.
Step 2: Tackdown Step:
Using a coordinating thread color, place extra firm interfacing and main body felt fabric face up over the entire placement stitch. Stitch out the tackdown step.
