Tutorial - Printable Peg Doll Clothes

Precolored design + blank template to make your own

Tutorial at Plenty of Paprika Blog

"Have you ever wrapped paper around a peg girl doll in hopes of making it fit? If you want to take a minute and try, go for it. It is not easy. As a matter of fact, it is impossible to make it work from 1 piece of paper, no matter how much you measure and cut. Even if you figure it out that 2 separate pieces are needed, it will still take lots and lots of trial and failure (yes, right word) to make it fit just right. It took me weeks to come up with a design that worked".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Personalized Doll

Start with a favorite photo of a loved one

Personalized Doll Tutorial at Creative Chaos Blog

"Start by selecting a photo of the person you want to turn into a doll. My photos were about 14 cm times 20 cm (5.5 by 7.8 inches), so that they would fit onto my last sheet of transfer paper, but you can make them any size you want".... Read more

Tutorial - How to DeTangle Doll Hair

Every little girl has had a doll that needs this hair treatment

Detangle Doll Hair Tutorial at Snippets of My Family, Faith, & Crafting Blog

"Meet Josiah: she has been Brooklyn’s doll for over 2 years. Before you comment that Josiah is a boy name, I'll assure you that we are aware of that fact. Almost every person Josiah gets introduced to has tried to convince Brooklyn to call the doll “Josie.” But Brooklyn is adamant -- Her name is Josiah! (It helps that she has a good friend named Josiah, and a cousin Josiah… both boys, by the way!) Anyway, Josiah is a well-loved dolly, and over the years, her hair has become quite disheveled".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Doll from Empty Spools

So Inventive

Spool Doll Tutorial at Wild Poppy Blog

"I have a glass vase in my workshop. I throw my residue felt, empty thread spools, leftover laces, everything that can be classified as trash in short, because I may use them one day. Yesterday night the empty spools in this vase stuck my mind, I thought "what can I make with them?" till morning but no idea came up. Just when I gave up there was a light and this came out of it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Draw a Doll Face

The start of a pretty doll

Doll Face Tutorial at Sharlzndollz Blog

"I have created a simple 6 step way to create a fast and effective cloth doll face.  The method uses only a limited group of colours - a sharp HB pencil, a Pigma Micron 01 fabric pen in brown, Prismacolour fabric pencils in Crimson Lake PC925, Tuscan Red PC937, and Goldenrod 1034, and a Gellyroll White fabric marker".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Beret for a Blythe Doll

Video Included in this Tutorial

Blythe Doll Beret Tutorial at My Poppet Blog

"If you've been following me on Instagram I'm sure you've noticed I've gone a little loopy for making Blythe doll clothes. Had so many failed attempted early on that I lost my Blythe sewing mojo until it was rekindled by an impromptu swap organized via twitter.  Anyhoo! I crocheted Perty this beautiful raspberry beret and thought you may like the instructions to make your own. It's very simple if you know some basic crochet technique and stitches, and I've made a video showing you how to do a decrease treble stitch".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Doll Clothes Closet

Playtime Doll's Closet, so sweet.

Doll Clothes Closet Tutorial at Handmade Con Amor Blog

"This is the funky little closet I made for my sweet G and her beloved dolls.I used an old wooden crate (I promise to paint... promise!) an old clothes hanger (or wooden stick to hang the tiny clothes hangers)".... Read more

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Tutorial - Messenger Bag with Matching Doll Purse

How fun for a little girl to have a bag that matches her dolls purse

Messenger Bag Tutorial at My Magic Mom Blog

"I didn’t take pictures of the bag I made Katelyn as I went along, so I decided to make another one. This time I made it for her American Girl doll. Now they have matching purses.  I need to get a shot of the two of them together. The measurements (obviously!) are different, but the construction is the same for each of the bags. So use the measurements for the size you want and follow the instructions".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make Durable Paper Dolls with Fabric

These Fabric Dolls Should Last a Long Time

Durable Paper Dolls Tutorial at The Quick Unpick Blog

"What I never loved about paper dolls was how I always managed to tear the most loved outfit... or a paper tab would fall off from being folded and unfolded one too many times. My two girls, Big Little and Little Little Miss M are only 4 and 2 but I've really wanted to share more of the things I loved as a child with them... they both are somewhat innocently heavy handed with toys - as kids their age are entitled to be. So I always thought paper dolls would have to wait a few more years yet... but".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make Fairy Wings

These are so beautiful, delicate and magical looking!

Fairy Wing Tutorial at The Fairies' Nest
"I promised this tutorial ages ago and since I was making a pile of wings this week, I decided now was the time..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Petite Blythe Dress

Totally adorable!

Petite Blythe Dress Tutorial by Sparkelrama at Craftster
"I made a simple dress for my petite blythe doll, and thought i'd have a go at making a tutorial....this technique is very basic and could be used to make any doll dress...just change measurements..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Doll Using Freezer Paper

This is a great technique for any shape at all!

Tiny Doll Using Freezer Paper Tutorial at Twenty Pound Tabby
"I've been making small dolls virtually my whole life, but when I discovered the use of freezer paper about a decade ago, it made my life quite a bit easier..." Read more