Category: #doll making
How to Create the Barbara Willis Doll My Marie
My Marie 18″ Tall Barbara Willis Cloth Doll Cloth Doll Workshop Barbara Willis’s Doll My Marie’s Pattern is available in the book Cloth Doll Workshop-which is an invaluable resource for Cloth Doll Makers. “Barbara Willis’s My Marie Doll is part of a trio of dolls–the parts and faces are…
Vintage Looking Victorian Style Wooden Sewing Box and Fine Accessories
I have decided to get back into my textile art–for at least part of each day–and I am moving all my sewing materials down to my studio to transition into this next chapter of my career I am excited to show you the wooden sewing box I bought and the tools Included in the kit….
Vintage Fashion – 1850s
What Is A Chemisette? “A chemisette (from French, “little chemise“) is an article of women’s clothing worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment. Chemisettes give the appearance of a blouse or shirt worn under the outer garment without adding bulk at the waist or upper arm. Godey’s Lady’s Book January 1851 “Chemisettes of linen or cotton were often worn with day dresses in the mid-19th century, and…
How to Create the Barbara Willis Doll – Holly
Holly 18″ Tall Barbara Willis Cloth Doll Cloth Doll Workshop Barbara Willis’s Mermaid Doll Holly’s Pattern is available in the book Cloth Doll Workshop-which is an invaluable resource for Cloth Doll Makers. Barbara Willis’s Holly Doll is part of a trio of dolls–the parts and faces are interchangeable–with…
How to Create the Barbara Willis Mermaid Doll – Shy
Shy – The Mermaid 20″ Tall Barbara Willis Cloth Doll Cloth Doll Workshop Barbara Willis’s Mermaid Doll Shy’s Pattern is available in the book Cloth Doll Workshop-which is an invaluable resource for Cloth Doll Makers. I like the fact that Shy’s lower body is a space for creative fibers, laces, and needlework to combine in…
Create Danielle – A Barbara Willis Cloth Doll – How to Paint & Sculpt Cloth Doll Faces
Danielle Cloth Doll by Barbara Willis 26″ Tall – Advanced Level Image Credit Barbara Willis ain Her Book Cloth Doll Artistry [In the same book, Willis shares how to create the less difficult Jolie Doll. Both dolls are clothed extravagantly, and one doll is large, while the other is short. But the main differences lie…
Barbara Willis Doll Patterns with Face Stamps to Help with Painting Their Faces
I am eager to brag about the Barbara Willis Doll Patterns that Have Face Stamps Available to Help with Painting their Faces I am a born again doll maker. About 30 years ago, I was privileged to study with one of Barbara’s buddies elinor peace bailey. At that time, I painted several doll faces freehand….