Creating a Memory through Cloth Dolls
Remember when you were a little girl and your mother made you a cloth doll? Some of you may have said yes and I am sure some of you have said no. Do you remember the cloth doll craze in the 80's? Everyone had to have a Cabbage Patch? doll. Were you one of those girls? The point I am trying to make is this, you can create a memory by making your own cloth doll. Cloth doll making is making a come back. Cloth dolls have always been popular and will continue to be so. Create a cloth doll from easy to make patterns such as DinkyBaby.com or others, and make a memory that will last a lifetime. Your investment is very small and all you need to add is your time. This is something that you can do in an afternoon with friends and have a great time. Make a memory for your daughter; have her help you create the doll. What should you look for in choosing a cloth doll pattern? Choose a pattern that is right for your skill level. If the pattern is too complicated, you may get frustrated and perhaps give up. Make sure there is a color photo of the doll you are going to make. It is always nice to see what your cloth doll should look like. Choose a pattern that is safe for children to play with. You may also want to make sure if you do run into problems that you can contact the designer for help. Are the supplies for the pattern you have chosen available on the same website or store? Nothing is more frusttating then to try and make a cloth doll when you cannot find the materials. Most sites that sell patterns also sell the fabrics to make the cloth dolls such as dinkybaby.com. Once you are ready to begin, read the instructions carefully, can you understand them? Are the illustrations helpful or confusing? If you cannot follow the flow of the pattern and the steps are not organized in a fashion that makes sense, it may be hard to complete the cloth doll. Cloth doll making is fun and easy when you choose the correct pattern for your skill level. Choose your cloth doll patterns carefully and make sure that you can easily find all the materials on the supply list. Choose a pattern that has color photos and step by step instructions. Make a cloth doll and create a memory for someone special in your life. If you would like more information on cloth doll making or helpful hints visit www.dinkybaby.com.
Many years ago when I was a young mother of five children, four boys and one little girl, I was searching for the perfect doll to make for my only daughter. When I could not find that perfect doll to make, I decided to design my own pattern. Dinky Babies was born oh so many years ago in 1978.