What are the disadvantages of felt?
Lightweight felt will have more stretch to it than its heavier counterparts, but compared to woven fabrics, felt tends to be quite stiff and resistant. It doesn’t drape or flow, or even breathe particularly well, which makes it a poor choice for most garments.
What needles do I need for needle felting?
A medium gauge needle, such as a 36 or 38, is a good size for general felting. Fine gauge needles, such as 40, are good for fine work and finishing off.
What kind of felt do you use to make dolls?
Wool felt is very forgiving and needs no seam allowance, making for a perfect match in easy to make doll patterns. My absolute favorite of materials to use in doll and toy making is felt.
Are there any doll sewing patterns made from wool felt?
Many of the PDF doll sewing patterns below will feature dolls that are made up from wool felt. Felt Bunny Doll Sewing Pattern – Make a String Jointed Felt Rabbit!
What do I need to make a doll?
To make my dolls you only need a basic understanding of hand sewing. Wool felt is very forgiving and needs no seam allowance, making for a perfect match in easy to make doll patterns. My absolute favorite of materials to use in doll and toy making is felt.
Why sew your own dolls?
Sew your own dollies as unique children’s toys, art dolls, or for your very own imaginary friends. Doll making is one of my favorite all time hobbies! When I create doll patterns I really like to make dolls that are adorably cute, but also quick and easy to work up.
Where can I find a pattern for making a Santa doll?
The pattern and instructions for making a Santa doll can be found at Creative Cloth Dolls. 22. Elli, Connor and Chloe Make both a boy and a girl fabric doll by finding and following the directions and patterns at Make It & Love It. These dolls are named Elli, Connor and Chloe.