Making A Doll >.< Part Two

I didn't get that much done on the doll today, but I do work at a snail's pace, so that's to be expected with me. I tend to piddle. Plus, I had to better organize my work space. That takes time.

Today I enlarged the pattern from the book. This book was originally written in 1949 or so, and they actually suggested that I enlarge the pattern by hand-copying the pattern onto another piece of paper square by square, only on a larger scale, kind of like I did in some art classes when I was in middle school. Primitive! I used the photocopier, of course. I enlarged the pattern to 123% after I had made some basic notes on it, to remind myself where NOT to stitch, so I could add stuffing or beans or whatever later.



The book suggested that I transfer the pattern onto sturdier paper, such as construction paper or cardboard, but I chose to use this CANVA-PAPER. It's like canvas. How modern! I had to cut it down to 8.5 x 11 inches, and change the Paper Type setting on my copier, but it worked wonderfully. Now my pattern should last a nice, long while.



It did need to dry for a moment before I could cut the pattern out. Notice the smeared ink on the face there. That happened right when I took it from the copier. No biggie.

I also cut out my two fabric panels from the front of the blouse. I chose to use the front because that will leave the whole back, which is enough to make another doll if this goes well. And, the second doll can be taller.



I put my cutting mat in there because I would likely forget my head and cut right through both the front and back.



So I have my two panels, about the same size. No need to be perfect about it, because I'm just going to be cutting them more specifically.

Now, my blouse looks like this:


Tons of material left!

Then, I cut out the pattern.


Looks like I'm good to go!

Grandma Vivian's scissors are a natural fit for my hand, though I know my hands are much bigger than hers were. I love working with them. They feel like an old friend already.

Well, that's all for today.

Part Three coming soon!