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Instruction Video for Coat Hanger Dog?Has anyone made these and done a video? I'm a visual learner. I had one of these as a child and always wanted to learn to make one. My step mom took this from me when i was visiting my dad and never gave it back (along with other toys and new clothes my mom bought for me). It would be great to have one again! Thank you in advance!

 

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Making Corn Starch Stiffener for a Crocheted Doll's Skirt?How do I make a corn starch stiffener for a crocheted doll dress with a full skirt?

 

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Finding a Cabbage Patch Doll Kit or Pattern?I'm a new grandma and I'd like to make my grand girls a Cabbage Patch doll, but can not find a kit or pattern for the doll itself. If someone could help I would like your input on where to find one.

 

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Making Pinwheels?How do you make pinwheels?

 

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Pattern for Making a T-shirt Teddy Bear?Where can I find a pattern for making a teddy bear out of an adult size t-shirt?

 

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Making a Yarn Dog or Cat?How do you make yarn dogs and cats on coat hangers from back in the 60s?

 

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Making and Attaching Yarn Hair to a Doll?What is the simplest way to put yarn hair on a doll's head? Also, what is the best way to make the yarn hair?

 

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Making Yarn Dogs and Other Animals?I would love to know how to make the yarn dog without the wire. And a pattern on how to make it with the wire. I would also like a horse and other animals as I want to make them for my grand and great grandkids. My great grandkids can't have the hanger ones.

 

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Homemade Jack in the Box?Where can I buy the spring for it?

 

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Making a No Hanger Yarn Poodle?I have never made a poodle before out of yarn. This is my first time. Do you have a video you can show me?

 

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Making Male Spool Dolls?Are there any patterns for making male spool dolls?

 

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Making a Doll's Clothespin Cot or Crib?Does anyone have a pattern to make a doll size cot or crib?

 

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Buying Spool for Making Dolls?Where can you get small spools, 1/2 inch long for making tiny spool dolls?

 

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Making Barbie Food?It's almost Christmas and I don't want to spend a whole lot of money on Barbie food. Can you help?

 

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No Sew Barbie Doll Clothes?I have a little sister, age 5. She is in love with Barbies. I know how to sew, but I am scared that if I try I won't have enough time to finish in time for Christmas. Can I make no sew Barbie clothes?

 

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Making a Barbie Doll House?My mom and I want to make a doll house, but we don't know how. It has to be easy and it can't be made out of wood because it's too expensive and hard for me!

 

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Coat Hanger Yarn Cow?How can I make a cow from a hanger and yarn? Please let me know if I can do this.

 

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Making a Doll Furniture Table from Clothespins?How do I make a table out of clothespins?

 

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Adding Details on Craft Doll Faces?What is the best and fastest way to define the eyes and mouths on a craft doll, pillow face, etc.?

 

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Looking for Yarn Dog Instructions?I'm looking for the instructions on how to make a shaggy dog out of yarn.

 

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Making Toys from Empty Cereal Boxes?How can we make toys from empty Kellogg's cereal boxes?

 

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Doll Clothing Made from J Cloths?I am trying to get some information on craft fair items, that I remember from way back. They were made using 2 "J" cloths and a small poem was attached. Normally they were sold for fundraising at fairs or school fetes.

 

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Pattern for Ivory Soap Bottle Mr and Mrs Claus?I have been looking for a pattern for Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus on Ivory dish soap bottles and cannot find it. Do you know where I can find this pattern? They have Styrofoam heads and plastic hands, but the bodies are the Ivory soap bottle. Help.

 

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Clothes Patterns for 13 Inch Dolls?I have recently given my granddaughter a Dora Links doll and would like to make some clothes for it. The doll is about 13 inches tall so is overall a bit larger than a Barbie doll. Does anyone know of a sewing pattern source?

 

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Doll Patterns from Before 1960?I am searching for old doll patterns and doll clothes patterns from 1960 and before that time. I would like to make dolls from long ago if I can find existing patterns that are out of print such as Kewpie Doll, Betty Boop, Blondie, and other cartoons, etc.

 

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Pattern for Cabbage Patch Kid?I'm looking for the original Cabbage Patch dolls pattern. I had it when my daughter's were little, but have since lost it. I want to make them for my three granddaughters.

 

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Making a Pantyhose Doll?I am looking for patterns to make dolls out of pantyhose.

 

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Memory Bear Pattern?I am looking for a pattern for a memory bear. Can anyone help?

 

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Making a Stuffed Bear Holding Wooden Blocks?I was recently at a bazaar and someone had a stuffed bear with blocks spelling out the child's name. There was a dowel rod put through the bear's arms and the blocks between the arms with some kind of cap on the ends of the dowel rod.

 

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Making Furniture for an American Girl Doll?I have an American girl doll, but the furniture is too expensive. Any ideas on how to make some?

 

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Source for Craft Dolls to Make a Solo Cup Doll Lamp?Several years ago there was a very informative post on how to make a Solo cup doll lamp. The dolls in the picture are so pretty and I would like to know if anybody knows where I can buy dolls just like that so I can make a lamp.

 

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What Can I Use to Weight a Doll?Does anyone have a suggestion for weighting a doll? I have used plastic pellets, but I'm looking for something with a little more weight because the plastic pellets are just not giving it enough weight.

 

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How Do I Make Soft Sculpture Dolls?I would like information on how to make soft sculpted dolls.

 

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Making a Recyclable Toy for Infants and Toddlers?I need ideas for how to make a recyclable toy for infants/toddlers.

 

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Dollhouse Furniture and Decoration?What recycled items can I use to make a 1:12 scale floor lamp?

 

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Debbie Ann Doll and Party Dress Patterns?I have some patterns for the Debbie Ann doll clothes, but I am interested in getting the Debbie Ann doll pattern and the party dress. I am willing to share my clothes pattern for the doll pattern.

 

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Free Printable Dollhouse and Dollhouse Furniture Plans?I am looking for dollhouse furniture and dollhouse plans to download for free.

 

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Sewing a Speedy Gonzales Stuffed Mouse?I am looking for a mouse pattern which I could easily convert into a Speedy Gonzales mouse. I want to sew the stuffed animal so I need a pattern for a standing mouse. Speedy has a big head, but skinny body so I need a pattern I can make a few changes to in order to make it like Speedy.

 

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Doll House Window Box?How can I make a homemade dollhouse window box for flowers?

 

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Selling Bed Dolls and Crochet Doll Clothing?I crochet bed dolls and other doll clothing, etc. and while I do have some customers for my business, I would like to expand and attract more customers.

 

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Patterns for Barbie Furniture?I would like to find out how to make furniture for Barbie dolls.

 

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Making Norwegian Nisse (Elves) Out of Yarn?Does anybody have the directions for making Norwegian Nisse (elves) out of yarn wrapped around cardboard like for making tassels? I used to have this, but have lost them.

 

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Making Sock Monkeys?How do you make sock monkeys?

 

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Making Vintage Dolls (Southern Belles)?Does anyone remember the dolls with crocheted dresses, hats, etc.

 

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Making Doll Furniture From Household Items?I am looking for ideas for making doll's furniture out of items in the home.

 

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Making Doll House Miniatures from Recycled Materials?I make doll house minis and wonder where to get scraps of material that are no longer wanted? I will recycle in a new way. Any ideas where to find some? I am looking for them by the inches instead of by the yard.

 

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Making Barbie Camping Stuff?How do you make Barbie camping stuff?

 

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Pattern for Franklin the Turtle Stuffie?My 2 year old granddaughter loves "Franklin". Does anyone have a pattern to make the stuffed turtle? I can't find the stuffed animal or a pattern anywhere. Her dad and I would be forever grateful. Thank you.

 

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Looking for Bed Doll Pattern ?I remember my grandma having bed dolls, where the clothes were made with felt and embroidery thread. The skirts were really full and long and made out of felt cut into circles and then folded some way and sewn with the embroidery thread to make little bows.

 

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Crochet Cabbage Patch Clothes?I would like to find crochet patterns for cabbage patch kid's clothing.

 

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Poem for a Teddy Bear Made from Clothing?I used to have a copy of a poem to attach to a home made teddy bear. One made from deceased grandparents clothing for the grandchildren. I only remember the last line, "Remember, she loved you too." I want to make two bears for my nieces and cannot find the poem.

 

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Making Wooden Toys to Sell?We are old age pensioners and we do the flea market every Sunday. My husband makes doll houses, table and chairs, blanket boxes and more. We were wondering if anyone had any instructions to make wooden toys. We seem to have run out of ideas. Thanks.

 

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Dried Potato for Making a Dolls Face?Does anyone remember the dolls made out of real potatoes, and if you do, can you tell me how they're made.

 

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Make a Car with a Soda Bottle?I need to make a car out of soda bottles and KNex.

 

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Making a Doll Head Using Hosiery?I want to make a sculpted doll head from polyfill and nylon hosiery. Can someone tell me how?

 

Barbie Pattern: Bridal Gown with Musical Train and Wedding-Party Hats?I had this pattern, started it, and then lost the pattern. Does anyone k now where I can get the pattern? It is called "Bridal Gown with Musical Train and Wedding-Party Hats".

 

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Pattern for Dolls Made from Diapers?I would like to find a pattern for dolls made out of diapers.

 

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Glue for Making Paper Toys?I recently discovered the wealth of paper toy patterns available online at sites such as www.thetoymaker.com But I've been having trouble finding information on the best kind of glue to use. Rubber cement is too slow to dry, and Elmer's seems to soak through the paper too much. A glue stick doesn't offer enough precision. Does anyone have recommendations?

 

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Patterns for Crocheted Doll Furniture?I'm looking for patterns for crocheted doll furniture of all kinds. Can anyone help?

 

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Molds for Plaster Doll House Accessories?I am looking to buy some molds to make things out of plaster for dolls houses. Does anyone know of a supplier that will post to France? I do not want a supplier in France, as I do not speak the language very well. Thanks.

 

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Clothespin Doll Furniture Ideas?Could all crafters that make doll clothespin furniture submit their wonderful works? I am trying to find more furniture to make, they are so adorable! Directions with real pictures showing assembly would be most helpful.

 

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Making a Barbie Sized Toilet?I'm wanting to make a Barbie size toilet (that looks real) with every day items.

 

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Changing Easter Bunnies into Christmas Bunnies?I have a lot of stuffed Easter bunnies and would like ideas on changing them into Christmas bunnies to donate to the church for Christmas gifts.

 

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Accessories For 1/24 Scale Doll House?I am looking for things to make and print out for my 1/24 scale doll's house. Any ideas?

 

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Topsy-Turvey Doll Pattern?I need a topsy-turvey doll pattern for a swap I am about to do. Thank you.

 

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Converting a Closet Into a Doll House?I just recently bought a home where my 4 year old daughter's room has two closets. I would like to use one closet to convert it into a 2 to 3 story doll house. Anybody could give me some ideas or pointers on how I could get this started. I have not one ounce of creativity in my pinky so I need some help.

 

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Simple Stuffed Teddy Bear Pattern?I like to watch craft shows on TV and recently saw 'Quilt In A Day'. She made a very simple stuffed teddy bear. It was only the body, head, ears, legs and arms. I have tried to find a pattern on the internet, but they all require joint pieces and foot pads.

 

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Doll Cradle From Clorox Jug?I am looking for a pattern. White Clorox gallon jug cut out on top to make a doll cradle. It had a draw string skirt so it could be closed to look like a hand bag? Any help out there?

 

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Homemade Parrot Toys?How can I make Parrot Toys?

 

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Swaddle Doll Pattern?I am trying to find a a pattern to make the swaddle doll? Does any have the directions? Also am trying ti find the directions to make a daddy tool belt.

 

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Clothes Patterns for a Barbie & Me Doll?Does anyone have a pattern, or know where I can buy a pattern, for making clothes for the soft Barbie and Me doll?

 

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Miniature Candy Bar Labels?How can I make miniature candy bar labels?

 

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Barbie Clothing Patterns?Does anyone have any ideas or know of any sites that have barbie clothing patterns?

 

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Decorating a Styrofoam Ball for a Doll's Face?Somewhere on your web site I came across an old request on how to decorate a vase to look like a doll. Well, I'm having a problem with this same idea. I have a 4" styrofoam ball that I need to make a face on that fits the vase perfectly for the head. My question is, what can I use to cover the ball with?

 

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Photo Toy Box?My son has a boy in his class that is moving and we want to give him a wooden toy box with photos for a going away gift. What do you suggest to use to put the photos onto the wood so they would be permanent and it would not hurt the pictures?

 

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Cheap Doll House Accessories?I am looking for free or cheap dollhouse furniture. I only need the kitchen and the bathroom. I also need little accessories. I would like a computer for my dollhouse, but could not find one. I got the dollhouse for Christmas and would love to accessorize it.

 

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15 inch Fashion Doll Clothes Patterns?Last year I got my granddaughters 15 inch fashion dolls at Walgreens for $5.00 each. They are lovely but I can't find any patterns for clothes for this size doll. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

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Golden Hands Encyclopaedia of Crafts Rag Doll Pattern?Back in the 1970s there was a pattern for a rag doll in the Golden Hands Encyclopaedia of Crafts which was published in weekly parts. Unfortunately, I have lost my copy in a recent house move. Has anyone a copy of the pattern they could forward to me, as I would like to make it for my young grandchildren.

 

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Pattern for Forever Friends Folk Dolls?I am looking for a crochet pattern for 2 18" dolls called Forever Friends Folk Stuffed Dolls. This pattern was on e-bay but I lost the bid and the seller said it was the only copy she had. Does anyone have or know where I can buy this pattern. Thanks for your help.

 

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Pouting Doll Pattern?I am wondering if anyone has the pouting doll pattern. I would like to make one for a Christmas gift.

 

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Make a Doll from a Dishcloth?I need a "how to" pattern on making a baby doll out of a bath-cloth, or dish towel. I have seen them made, but don't remember the process.

 

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Life Sized Doll Pattern?I'm looking for instructions to form the body of the life size (3 or 4 yrs old) doll which has one arm hiding its face or standing in a corner like they have been in trouble. They were real popular a couple of years ago at the craft shows.

 

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Looking For Dollhouse Pattern?I'm looking for plan or patterns for dollhouses for my 3 year old. I want to make a dollhouse myself for my daughter - a challenge for me. And hopefully fun for her. I'd be grateful for any help anyone can give. Thanks, Donna in New Zealand

 

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Old Fashioned Cloth Doll Patterns?I'm looking for old fashioned cloth doll patterns. I can't seem to find any of the plain kind of "Raggedy Ann" type.

 

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Looking for Doll Form?I see from Joanne from San Diego that she is looking for Lee Wards company. I also have been looking for them as they really had the best crafts. I am looking for a doll form they had and cannot find elsewhere. If anyone knows about it, help... vegaspat

 

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Looking for Cloth Angel Wings?I saw some angel Christmas ornaments that had cloth wings. They came in different sizes. I would like to make some other angel items and would like to use these cloth wings for them. I asked the women if she would tell me where she got them and she wouldn't tell me.

 

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Stuffing for Bean Bags?I would like to make some beanbags for my grandchildren. Real beans did not work well with their parents (they got wet!). What is available now for "stuffing" and where can I buy it?

 

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