Quick doll

We have been home all week because of the snow!  Because of this, I thought of as many crafts as I could!  The boys had fun outside but Sophie was out of energy and really prefers summer (that's what she told me when I suggested she go outside)  We made clothes pin butterflies and super heroes, garlands and all sorts of fun stuff!  I thought it might be fun to make a new doll!  I'm not the best at sewing and I had to work with the scraps I had here so it needs work but she is in love with her doll and has not put it down!  I'll add a basic image of the pieces but it is not by any means true to size!  I just eyeballed it.  I'll admit, I didn't even finish the shirt.  Oops.  Obviously, cut the body section on a fold and you'll need 2 of each of the others.  Sew the legs and arms first and stuff them.  Put the body right sides together (I stitched the face on first) , sew all around except the bottom, inserting the arms when you get to that part (make sure the raw sides are sticking out so the arms are on the right side!) Turn it right side out, stuff it.  Fold under to make a sort of hem, pin the legs in and sew the bottom up.  Done!  Easy right?!  Like I said, I'm still learning so I'm sure there is a better, easier way to do this but it works for me!  Have fun!

Sewing fun

Yes, it's true...I've moved on to patterns!  I recently bought 3 patterns from Violette Field Threads .  They are amazingly easy and absolutely gorgeous!  I've finished 2 of them...minus the button holes on the jacket.  Cute Cute Cute!  Seriously...give them a try!  I'd also like to add (to make me feel better about my shoe obsession) that her Livie and Luca Pio Pio's and her All Saints boots matches her new wardrobe essentials perfectly!