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Mild Mannered Super Hero Flip Doll

Mild Mannered Super Hero Flip Doll

Description

Here he comes to save the day! Super Librarian is on the way! Flip this mild mannered fellow inside out and he is a super hero!

Years ago, I drew a doodle of my husband as super-librarian, so I like to think of this guy as a mild mannered librarian rather than a reporter. Although, with the mustard shirt he kind of has a Dwight Shrute thing going. He can be whoever you like. But, if duty calls, with a quick change (or flip) he'll be a super hero!

He is made mostly of new linen. The librarian's pants are made of a re-purposed wool blend, and Super guy's cape is made of re-purposed cotton knit (super heroes have no time for ironing - he needed something to accommodate his active lifestyle). He is stuffed with new sheep's wool, and his face is hand embroidered. He's got blue eyes and sort of big ears (some of us do, you know).

Flip dolls were traditionally made for telling stories. Tell the story to your kids, and switch from one character to the other as you tell it. Watch them learn to tell the story and flip the doll back and forth. It's perfect for growing hands and minds.

This pattern is my original design, and it was made with a great deal of love and time. The doll is about a foot tall when sitting. He's child safe and earth friendly! Click on the pictures for a larger view.

Interested in the pattern? I'm considering drafting the pattern (not for resale) - let me know if you're interested!

Added on Dec 16, 2009