Practice Doll

This was my first attempt at Waldorf style doll making. Actually she's my first doll! I have three boys and have never really had a reason to make dolls.

I didn't have the traditional Waldorf materials on hand, and wanted to practice on something a little less expensive than the pricey tricot from the Netherlands and the equally pricey wool stuffing, so she's made with bamboo velour for her skin and stuffed with polyfill. I didn't have any tubular gauze so I used an old nylon knee-high stocking to shape the head. I made her body pattern and that's the only part of her I'm not thrilled with. Her torso is too long and I should have curved her arms, but overall I think she's sweet. She'll be a gift for my niece. Now that I've had a taste of doll making I think I'm hooked. My niece is going to h

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