I feel like you guys already know him so well! You saw the initial sketch, the first prototype, some work in progress photos, and (finally!) the actual doll. Definitely take a look at the actual doll post for lots of detail shots of this guy. Now I guess I just need to tell you some of the nitty gritty details about the pattern.
What you'll get:
- Complete pattern with step-by-step photos and very thorough instructions. Probably too thorough for an experienced sewer, but I like to err on the side of giving more help, rather than less. Do be patient with the download please. It's a big file - lots of pages with lots of pictures.
- full-sized pattern pieces
- fabric for the skin, body/shirt, legs, shoes, and cape
- felt for the hair and mask (I prefer wool felt - and this is a terrific source for great colors)
- fold-over-elastic for the mask and cape (this is my favorite source)
- embroidery thread for the face (I use DMC #3371)
- stuffing
- sewing machine, thread, basic sewing tools
- sewing straight lines and turning corners
- sewing and clipping curves
- how to turn a hem
- how to turn a tube of fabric right side out
- how to embed things in seams
- how to stuff a softie
- how to sew up a softie - whipstitch or ladder stitch
- how to transfer an embroidery pattern
- eye stitch and split stitch or backstitch to embroider the face
- edgestitching and topstitching
- using the iron
- a full day (I usually break it up into a couple of days, with handwork in the evenings - stitch the face one night, stuff the legs and arms the next night, and stuff the body the last night)
My daughter has suggested I make a Bad Guy doll for Karl to catch - with black and white striped (jail) fabric for his shirt and shorts, a mean face and stubble, and a plain black mask. Brilliant! Now I just need a little extra time in my days. . .
Ready to make your own? The pattern's in the shop now. Go get him!
Happy stitching!
Best,
Wendi
Hey! You chose my name! Fun!
ReplyDeleteI sewed a few of your birdies on our recent vacation. Check them out on my blog artteajannell.blogspot.com under embroidery if you are interested.
Jannell