Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Rag Doll from Vintage Fabrics

I wanted to make an olde-tyme rag doll for one of my friend's little girls. I searched around for a pattern and I found a this wonderful tutorial from Inside A Black Apple.


My twist on this project was to use vintage fabrics from the 40s. All of the fabrics and the button are vintage, except for the yellow felt that I used for her hair.


You can see, I am sure the ink that is around her hairline (used the wrong disappearing ink marker, DRAT). But Mary Larkin, the sweet little girl I made it for doesn't seem to mind!

My own little girl, Ella, is turning two in a couple of weeks, and I am planning a lifesized Black Apple Doll for her, also out vintage materials.

What fun craft projects have you made from vintage materials?

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8 comments:

  1. Hello Allison! This doll is precious!! Yes, I should make up a button tonight and I'll post it on my sidebar and atop the party so partiers can grab it! I'm so looking forward to seeing your creations there! Such a fun blog! :)
    ~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~

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  2. The doll turned out adorable!! Can't wait to see the life sized version!

    Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!

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  3. Oh I'd love to try making one of these gorgeous little dolls - you've done a great job - thanks for sharing :)

    Cath @dunnntoperfection.blogspot.com

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  4. a-doll-able... seriously and no i did not see the marker!

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  5. Hi Ladies! Thank you all for visiting! I will pop in to each of your blogs later today to see what you have been up to! ;-)

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  6. Your doll is so cute! Thank you for sharing this at Tea Rose Home link party!

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  7. FUN! It's so pretty! So sweet and soft looking! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!

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