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Creating Characters from Cloth: Use Your Sewing or Embroidery Machine to Make Art Dolls

Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.

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About Creating Characters from Cloth: Use Your Sewing or Embroidery Machine to Make Art Dolls

Introduction

Art Doll Project

Making Doll Faces

Embroidery Machine Doll Seams

Sewing Machine Doll Seams

Cut & Turn the Doll

Stuffing an Art Doll

Closing Doll Seam Openings

Button Joints

Moving Doll Head Joint

Wrap-Up

What You Will Learn?

  • Create your own customized art doll with your sewing or embroidery machine.  Most of the materials can be found at thrift stores or use your own stash of fabrics or old clothes.  The class includes patterns for an intermediate-level art doll for both sewing and embroidery machines.  More patterns can be purchased from www.BallyhooCreations.com.
  • Skills taught in this art doll class:.
  • If you've never sewn a doll before, you might want to start with a beginner level project such as my Gnome class:.
  • Tools & Materials You’ll need:.
  • A detailed supply list is in your class downloads so you can print it out and check off your supplies.  but this gives you an idea of items you might need to shop for:.
  • Who is this class for?.
  • People who:.