Welcome to Wild Willow Dolls!
This pattern has been years in the making - I started making dolls 5 years ago now, beginning with simple rag dolls and gradually progressing to the wonderful world of waldorf dolls! 2 years ago I started drafting my very own waldorf doll pattern; there are so many ways to make every aspect of a waldorf doll and over the last few years I have been refining every detail to create what I believe to be the most efficient way to make a waldorf doll. I have tried to minimize hand stitching with my pattern without compromising on quality. Making a doll can be such a labor intensive process so I wanted to make it as simple and fun as possible!
This pattern is an instant download and you will receive the pattern pieces (which can be printed on A4 paper) as well as the instruction booklet. The instruction booklet contains over 80 images and detailed instructions to walk you through the process. In addition, i've created video tutorials to help you with making the head as well as sculpting the bottom, knees, and belly button. You can view these videos on my Youtube channel (links are also included in the pattern):
Making a Waldorf Doll Head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjQMGZxeU-U&t=2s
Sculpting the Belly Button: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzGpCwl-Y88
Sculpting the Bottom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KMKXF0PYZ8
Sculpting the Knees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iDX62cxbFs
This listing does not include clothing patterns, these will be released in my shop soon.
You will need the following supplies to make this doll:
- Approx. 300g of carded wool.
- 1/2 metre of doll skin fabric, I recommend De Witt Engel or Laib Yala.
- 6cm wide tubular bandage.
- Gutterman upholstery thread in a light color, or a color that matches your skin fabric.
- Long doll making needles.
- Crochet hook.
- Fabric scissors.
- Embroidery needle.
- Embroidery thread in pink for the mouth, and your chosen eye color.
- Beeswax crayon in red or pink.
- Dissolvable fabric pen
- Forceps (or other tool for stuffing)
- Sewing machine with matching thread to your skin fabric.
- For the hair you will need a weft of your choice, approximately 3-4m long, You can find these on Etsy by searching for mohair or goat hair weft. Alternatively you could make a brushed mohair cap using specialized mohair yarn.
Happy making!
Lucy :)