There are some simple designs you can use to make outfits, and none require much sewing. This is a great project to help preteen girls learn to sew by hand. It can easily be modified to suit younger girls also. The clothes can be as complicated or as simple as you like. With many variations [...]
Use one skein of yarn for the hair and one yard of lace, ribbon, or single-fold bias binding in a matching color.
Step 2
Determine what length of hair you’ll use.
Step 3
Find a book or piece of cardboard that length.
Step 4
Wrap the book or cardboard with the entire contents of the skein.
Step 5
Cut one end so you [...]
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Cutting and Sewing
Cut out your pattern pieces.
Step 2
Fold your muslin fabric in half, and pin your pattern pieces on the folded muslin.
Step 3
Cut a total of four arm pieces, four leg pieces and two body pieces.
Step 4
Sew the two body pieces together first. Use a 1/4-inch seam or what is called a presser-foot width.
Step 5
Start [...]
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