May 13, 2013

Paper basket

Why not weave a small basket?

Material is thin and strong paper (30 centimeter square). Japanese paper is good.
Divide it in twelve.
Paper

Make a long tape with glue.
Tape

Twist the tape. A tape of 30 cm will be 26-27 cm cord.
Twist

Cut off 3 bases. A base is 13 cm. Also the end of the longer cord is a base and a handle.
Cords

Now I change the color of bases to show the process clearer.
Start weaving

Center

The bases don't spread uniformly.
Weave

Weave the side.
Side

Cut the excess of the bases except 2. Glue the ends of the bases to the top line of the basket. Glue both ends of 2 bases. It is a handle.
Cut bases

Wind the handle with the cord.
Make the handle

Wind the edge of the basket with the rest of cord. Glue the end of the cord to inside.
Winding

Diameter is 4.5 centimeters.
Basket

When increasing the bases, it will be strong a little.
11 bases

Basket and handle

Glue the handle.
Wind the handle

Basket with lid

Baskets of various colors

Paper basket is rough and weak. It's only an accessory for doll.
Doll with the basket

If using a ready-made cord, you will make stronger one easily.

May 11, 2013

Bodice and apron

This bodice is easy.
Cut felt without seam allowance.
Punch eyelets. Put glue on the edge of eyelets.
Bodice cutting

Sew the shoulders from outside.
Sew shoulder

Put on. Lace up the front.
Lace up

Apron.
The strip cloth is 4 cm × 60 cm (includes margin).
Apron parts

Sew lace to the apron. Make gather. Sew it to the strip. The waistband is 8 centimeters.
Sew strip

Fold and stitch the strip.
Stitch strip

Doll

Pattern of the dress, bodice and apron.


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May 10, 2013

Shoes

The short boots of felt for simple felt doll.

It doesn't need seam allowance.
Cut instep and sole.
Punch eyelets. Put a little glue on the edge of eyelets to reinforce.
Boots cutting

Stitch the front (A-B). Stitch the sole to the instep.
Sew boot

Tie a shoestring (about 20 centimeters).
Boot

Doll in boots

Other shoes.
Make small gathers on the toe. Stitch the sole to the instep.
Make shoe

Ribbon

Shoes

Pattern of leg and shoes.