Creating dolls from nylon tights

Hand-made dolls are ritual and collection, interior and ritual, textile and porcelain. The world of dolls is so diverse that it can be safely called the whole universe. Fine products are made in a variety of techniques, and one of them is dolls from nylon tights or stockings.

Such toys have a special soul, have some features, such as realism, sculpturality and an indescribably cozy and soulful appearance. Moreover, the technique of execution allows literally not so much to sew as to dazzle the doll. Before you start making a doll, you need to decide on its theme. The set of materials depends on this, for example, there is a difference in the manufacture of priests and frame models.

Materials:

• sewing threads;
• synthetic winterizer and hair yarn;
• cloth for clothes, stockings or tights;
• plastic bottle, wire, eyes (ready-made or homemade).

Instruments:

• glue;
• scissors;
• hand needles.

In addition to the listed tools, you will also need a ruler, a centimeter, tailor's chalk or a pencil for cutting clothes.

The extent to which the doll's face turns out to be alive, with well-expressed facial expressions, depends to a large extent on the filler, that is, on the quality of the padding polyester. When buying, you should choose an elastic, even and high-quality material that should not have sticky streaks. Considering that the synthetic winterizer comes in various thicknesses, preference should be given to the thickest one - 300 g / m². Thin material will have to be twisted when stuffing the head, legs, arms. Such a surface will look angular. But the thick version will make the printed elements rounded and natural.

For the manufacture of nylon dolls, it is best to choose new flesh-colored tights with a minimum content of lycra, and even better to buy a model without it at all. In this case, the surface texture of the doll will be as close as possible to the effect of the skin: the same matte and slightly velvety to the touch.

To prepare tights for work, certain manipulations are carried out with them. They are boiled in a solution of activated carbon (10 tablets per 5 liters), the process looks like this:

1. the straightened product is boiled for 6-7 minutes;
2. then rinse thoroughly in running water;
3. thereafter, another rinse is carried out in water with conditioner and dried.

To make a doll out of nylon tights with your own hands, it is not at all necessary to have experience in the manufacture of such products. The hosiery technique for making soft toys is incomparably simpler than making porcelain or even textile models. With the help of step-by-step master classes, even an absolute beginner in applied art will be able to complete the craft.

The performance of this stage determines how high-quality the appearance of the toy will be, therefore it is considered the most difficult. It is necessary to tighten the face, to give it a certain expression, and then a wide field of activity opens up. Over time, you can learn how to perform a face with any expression: from calm to surprised, from mocking to gloomy. It should be remembered that all stitches are fixed on the back of the head.

• A ball is made of padding polyester and covered with a piece of nylon, then fixed. The excess is carefully cut off.

• A large needle tucked in with a thread makes indentations on the face for the peephole, making knots on the back. The depth is chosen arbitrarily, but so that it looks beautiful and organic.

• Then, in the same way, shape the nose, cheeks, chin and lips. You can practice on a spare nylon ball in order to "fill your hand" and learn this process. It is important not to forget that the needle should be inserted and withdrawn in the back of the head, and nodules should be made there as well.

• After sewing all the details of the face, you need to glue or sew on eyes, draw eyebrows. The next stage is cosmetic. Shadows or a highlighter highlight the lines of the lips and nose, add tone to the cheekbones and cheeks.

After that, the work on the head can be considered completed. There is one more nuance, it is small, but very important for the appearance.

For the manufacture of the body, several methods are used: with a bottle, wire frame or without auxiliary elements. The simplest stuffing is considered:

1. at the initial stage, it is necessary to create a body pattern of the required size, make a pattern and transfer it to nylon;
2. after that, cut out all the elements, sew them together and turn them inside out to hide the stitch on the wrong side;
3. then the resulting cover is stuffed with padding polyester and the remaining hole is sewn up.

In the case where the preference is given to the skeleton method, the sewing of the outer part is carried out in the same way as described above, but before the stuffing is carried out, a wire or bottle frame is inserted into the cover. When choosing a technology for making a torso, the following should be remembered:

• the skeleton doll has great strength and holds its shape well;
• printed models are softer and more pleasant to the touch.

A nylon doll can be made with fixed or free limbs. The second option is more difficult to complete, but the end result is worth the effort, because the craft looks much more impressive. For the first making, which is a training one, you can choose a fixed option, and with the advent of experience, it will be possible to make a more complex doll. In this case, you will have to carry out separately such small parts as feet and hands.

Step-by-step execution algorithm:

1. with the help of wire, they make a frame of the palms and feet with fingers;
2. the resulting shape is carefully wrapped with a thin layer of padding polyester;
3. the form is covered with nylon and the tightening stitch comes into play again, when each finger is highlighted and emphasized;
4. surplus nylon and threads are carefully cut off, making sure that nothing is visible.

The hair of a doll is of no small importance and seriously affects its attractiveness. Long hair requires a wig that can be glued on or sewn on. A short hairstyle can be made from small pieces of yarn glued directly to the head.

Making a wig:

1. strands of the required length are cut from yarn or artificial hair (tress);
2. the head is wrapped with cling film;
3. put gauze on the film in a dense layer and carefully attach it with stitches to the head;
4. a layer of glue is applied to the back of the head in the lower location and the first strand is glued;
5. in the same way, all strands are glued down to the temples and forehead.

The wig is ready. All the stitches are carefully cut, the finished wig is removed, the film is removed and the curls are sewn back on. In this procedure, it is very important to do everything carefully so as not to allow constrictions in any case, otherwise the expression on the face will be completely disturbed.

The moment comes, for which everything was started: the assembly of parts into a finished product, that is, into a doll. The model is already showing its character, because the master has done a good job on facial expressions and individual elements. Put together, it takes on not only a complete look, but also life.

Phased execution:

1. at the first stage, limbs are sewn to the body with flesh-colored threads;
2. if the hands and feet are conceived to move freely, then they are sewn to the already fixed limbs;
3. prepared clothes are put on the body and fixed in those places where it is necessary, or left as a removable outfit;
4. then the head is attached.

It remains to straighten the hair and outfit, inspect the doll for protruding threads and noticeable seams. All unnecessary is cut off, the rest is masked by decorative elements or clothing. The toy, on which a lot of effort and inspiration has been spent, is ready. She can safely take her place in the interior or go to a new owner.

The outfit for a nylon doll is not limited by anything, except by the theme. For example, dressing a priest in a ball gown is not a very good idea, but making an outfit in the style of a good-natured cook-aunt would be quite appropriate. However, it all depends on the taste and skill of the craftswoman.At the same time, additions in the form of cute little things such as a basket, a hat, a hood, and boots will make the doll more fun and multifaceted.

The material for making clothes also completely depends on the theme. If cloth and burlap are suitable for the goblin, then for the old shepherdess, flax, bright braid and a twig in the form of a staff will be the most successful. For a lady or a princess, you can opt for tulle, taffeta or brocade. Satin ribbons, beads, beads, rhinestones, sparkles, feathers, etc. are used as decor. A wizard will need a hat and a wand, but a witch can attach a brooch in the form of a cat, make a stupa.

Making dolls from nylon has just an immense scope for imagination. Many toys can be created using this technology. You can sew beautiful models in a wide variety of topics using various technologies. Little brownie Kuzya, grandmother, clown, cook and many other toys will appeal to both children and adults.

These are petite, cute and naive models made of nylon tights. An excellent option for beginners, since the execution algorithm is extremely simple. A tumbler can be made of tights of any quality, with any percentage of lycra, thickness, even socks. A plastic bottle is used in the manufacture.

The principle of making such toys lies in the name itself: a head, a very voluminous back, arms and legs. The peculiarity of priests is that individual parts are not assembled, but sewn onto clothes. Such models look great on the wall as a decorative part of the interior, they are presented as a funny talisman or amulet.

The step-by-step instructions are as follows.

• First you need to decide on the size of the head and individual elements of the face. After that, you need to distribute the synthetic winterizer. The filler is put into the largest part - the head.

• Then they begin to perfect the face: they determine the center, that is, the nose, and put cheeks on the sides of it.

• A roll of filler is placed under the spout to shape the lips. The hole is pulled together with a thread, resulting in a round ball, and the excess nylon is cut off. The tightening of the face begins with fastening the thread on the tail remaining after pulling the hole. Then they move on to the design of the spout: the lump with the spout is squeezed and the needle is brought forward. Several screeds are made to structure the bridge of the nose and nostrils. Several more punctures are made to highlight the wings of the nose, withdrawing the needle in the cheek area, after which they retreat slightly, again withdraw the needle and secure with a knot.

• The second cheek is designed in the same way. Lips are formed by themselves in the process, so they do not need to be sized.

• To form a smile, the thread is pulled from one side to the other, while remembering the rather strong tension of the thread. At the next stage, the face is slightly squeezed and the tightening is fixed over the cheeks, then, stepping back a little, a puncture is made under the center of the lower sponge. The next step is a puncture after the next indentation to the upper lip. Then comes the next indent and the withdrawal of the needle to the bridge of the nose. The bridge of the nose is pierced, the thread is brought out to the back of the head, where all the threads are fixed in knots.

• The protruding thread ponytails are cut off, the eyes are glued and the makeup is done at the request of the master. As far as hair is concerned, its implementation depends entirely on the vision and desire of the manufacturer.

The nostrils should be made more expressive, that is, they should be designed with tightenings so that they are not rounded, but slightly elongated, like in humans. This is done with a few punctures and ties.

This is followed by work on the back of the doll:

1. they again make a ball out of filler and nylon, but now its size depends on the head, so that everything is harmonious;
2. this time, nothing is added additionally, since there are no eyes or nose on the butt of the craft;
3. for complete reliability, a thread with a needle is fixed on the "tail" of the ball, wrapped around the ball, tightened a little, trying to imitate the buttocks, and fixed;
4. make several tightenings for the fortress.

For the manufacture of arms and legs, a wire frame is made, wrapped with filler and nylon, as described above. After the garment is made, the head, palms and feet are sewn to it. Sometimes the whole legs and arms are sewn. Thus, you can make not only interior, but also wedding models. Frame products are sometimes made using a toilet paper holder, and you can also make a doll on a bottle in the form of a bath attendant. Brownies, a nurse, a chimney sweep, a policeman, and any other options can be made from stockings.

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