All about dolls sewing kits

People began to make dolls centuries ago as toys for children, as well as for rituals or traditions. Nowadays, such hand-sewn products can be both a toy and a worthy decoration of a home interior or even an exhibit in a collection.

Today, every person has the opportunity to try themselves in needlework, making a soft doll according to ready-made patterns. In this article, we will look at the types of sewing kits for toys, make an overview of popular brands, and also give some useful tips for choosing a creative kit.

DIY kits for making toys are of varying complexity, so this hobby is suitable for both beginners and experienced needleworkers. There are a large number of types of interior dolls, among which there are several main ones: Tilda, "Snow Girl", Pumpkinhead, attic doll, Waldorf doll, and also "Tryapiens". We suggest taking a closer look at each type of textile home decoration.

• Tilde. Simple and laconic doll, invented by a Norwegian named Tone Finnanger. The main distinguishing features of such dolls are long slender limbs and a head with schematic eyes and a nose. Tilda's clothes are imbued with Scandinavian flavor - usually they sew for her a vintage dress in pastel shade with a simple pattern, decorated with cotton lace, ballet flats of the same color and light knee-highs. Sometimes craftswomen knit cardigans for dolls, adding to the image of home comfort.

• "Snow Girl". The soft doll, which is also often called Snowball, was invented by a needlewoman from Russia - Tatyana Konne.The unusual toy got its name because of the large size of the feet, similar to the legs of a Bigfoot. Large feet provide excellent support, allowing the doll to stand firmly on its feet without additional support. Snezhka has long, straight or curly hair and a neat, schematic face reminiscent of Tilda. The clothes of such a doll are always cozy in winter - these are sweaters, hats, scarves and cute boots.

• Pumpkinhead. The name of the doll directly tells about its peculiarity - a large round head resembling a pumpkin. Unlike Tilda and Snezhka, Pumpkinhead has developed facial features - she has big eyes, a neat triangular nose and a sweet smile. Thanks to this elaboration of details, each doll turns out to be unique, because every needlewoman can give it any character and mood.

• Attic doll. Toys of this type look like they were taken from a dilapidated box, forgotten in the attic many years ago. A textile product originally from America reminds of those times when settlers were just settling into new lands and sewing dolls for children from scrap materials - bags, cheap buttons, worn clothes and dry grass. Currently, such interior decorations are created from natural materials that emphasize their shabby and dilapidated state.

• Waldorf doll. An unusual craft, invented by German teachers specifically for teaching children. Such a doll helps children get the right idea of ​​the world, because she literally grows up with the kids. There are two levels of difficulty in sewing such a toy: simple - with simple patterns and a small amount of details, and complex - with elaboration of facial features and complex clothing. The first manufacturing method is offered to babies, and the second - to older children.

• Tryapiens. The toy was invented by a Korean woman named Jung Hee Young. As a child, the girl dreamed of a Barbie, but her parents could not afford to purchase such a toy, so the baby decided to make a doll with her own hands. The result is a pretty "Tryapiens" with graceful arms and legs, dressed in a beautiful outfit. This story became the reason for the appearance of the second name of the toy - DreamDoll or "dream doll". Nowadays, expensive fabrics and accessories are used to create such products, so they can become a full-fledged part of the collection.

Depending on the brand, the equipment is different, therefore, all items included in the set are always indicated on the packaging and in the product description on the online store page. As a rule, you will be provided with all the necessary materials to create a doll, in some cases they are also supplemented with tools. The minimum sewing kit for a doll includes:

• fabric - cuts of material for sewing the body, clothes and shoes of the toy;
• patterns - patterns of parts that need to be cut out of fabric;
• decor - various buttons, ribbons, lace and other finishing elements;
• instruction - a detailed step-by-step master class, which is sometimes supplemented with illustrations;
• hair - if the toy has hair, then the set will include special wefts for creating a hairstyle.

In addition to the materials listed above, the kit may include the following items: holofiber (soft filler for a doll), a ball for filling a head, sewing thread and a needle. However, not all manufacturers add these necessary items to the kit, so they often have to be purchased on their own.

Making dolls with your own hands is a very popular hobby that both children and adults are fond of. Nowadays, many companies are engaged in the production of sewing kits for toys, and they all differ in product range and quality level. We suggest considering a list of the best brands that make quality kits for creativity.

• Miadolla. A large Russian brand engaged in the production of various kits for creating dolls, soft toys, accessories and amulets. The range of the company will satisfy the needs of needlewomen of any age - among the kits for creativity there are elegant Lady Miadolla dolls for experienced people, MiaGirls figurines for beginners and cute animals for children.

• "Art Fabrics". The company produces sets for creating dolls like Snowballs, as well as several animal models. The Art Tkani brand cares about making it comfortable for customers to be engaged in creative work, therefore, it makes a good package for its goods and be sure to warn if it is necessary to purchase additional materials.

• Happy Made. The brand manufactures kits for making toys like Tilda, as well as various animals and magical creatures filled with Scandinavian flavor. Each Happy Made character, created with your own hands, will successfully fit into any interior and bring warmth and comfort to your home.

• "Vanilla". It is not for nothing that the brand is called a fragrant spice, because any toy made from a set of the company would perfectly fit into the interior of a cozy coffee shop. Dolls of the "Vanilla" brand are not very difficult to manufacture, so they can be made by both experienced needlewomen and beginners.

• "Tutti". The best brand for children and those who are just getting acquainted with making dolls with their own hands. All sets of the "Tutti" company are very simple, but precisely with their laconicism and lightness they amaze the hearts of fans of home-made toys.

When choosing a doll, first of all, it is necessary to rely on the age and experience of the person who will make the toy. Consider suitable kits for people of different ages.

• A set for a child should be as simple as possible, but at the same time bright and interesting - animal figures or simple "Tutti" dolls are best suited.
• For teenagers, you can already choose more complex sets, for example, dolls like Tilda or Snowballs - they will look great in the children's room and will definitely not get bored with time.
• Experienced adult needlewomen can try to make complex dolls like "Tryapiens", for example, mademoiselles from Miadolla.