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Make handmade dolls, soft toys and amigurumi with patterns and step-by-step tutorials. You will find simple projects for children and beginners, detailed characters, clothing and accessories for toys, plus ideas for giving each finished piece its own personality.
Learn how to make DIY cheerleading pom-poms using simple trash bags and plastic pipes. A budget-friendly, fun craft project for dance squads and school performances.
Master the art of stuffing crochet toys. Learn which fillers to avoid, why hollowfiber is the gold standard, and how to use tools to achieve the perfect shape for your amigurumi projects.
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step crochet pattern for a Chibi Fox amigurumi: prepare orange, peach, brown, and white yarn; crochet the head, white muzzle, orange cap with muzzle overlay, two ears, body, white tail overlay, and tail; then embroider the details and assemble the toy.
BeginnerFreeThis tutorial explains how to work out doll proportions using head height: dividing the total height into 8 parts, and marking the torso, legs, waist, collarbones, and arm length.
Choosing the right yarn is key to perfect amigurumi. Discover the best materials for your crochet toys, from cotton blends to plush and textured options, and learn which fibers to avoid for long-lasting results.
Create your own festive decor! Follow this simple step-by-step guide to sewing a charming Christmas gnome doll. Perfect for holiday gifting or adding a cozy, handmade touch to your home interior.
IntermediateFreeThis master class shows how to change a doll body color with acrylic paint: disassemble the joints, mix a generous batch of thick paint, apply thin even layers with a sponge, add blush shading, and seal the result with spray varnish.
Organize your kitchen with a charming handmade doll! This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to sew a decorative bag keeper with a spacious pouch for storing plastic bags.
BeginnerFreeThis tutorial shows how to make a soft bull calf from a child’s sock: prepare the sock, form the body and head, sew on the front legs, make the muzzle from a pattern, and secure small details safely.
I've come across photos online a few times of toys that had eyes with rolling pupils. Like these: They look good from the outside, but it turns out they're not very practical. Which eyes are best for a crocheted toy? ...
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step tutorial for sewing the Antoshka baby doll: cut and sew the body pieces, stuff and cinch the arms, legs, and torso, reinforce the neck with a cardboard tube, attach the limbs with a hidden button-joint method, sew on the head with blind stitches, and sew the clothes from separate patterns with no seam allowances.
BeginnerFreeThis master class shows simple Barbie doll clothes made from leftover fabric scraps. For a midi dress, cut two rectangles — one for the bodice and one for the skirt — plus narrow trim straps, finish the edges, fit the bodice on the doll, mark darts, gather the skirt to the bodice width, sew the two pieces together, and add a narrow strip of hook-and-loop tape along the side edge. For a bell skirt, cut a narrow waistband and a wider skirt rectangle, gather the skirt with a running stitch, baste on the folded waistband, sew the back seam partway, and leave space for hook-and-loop tape. For simple trousers, choose a non-fraying fabric, fold it in half, cut directly around the doll, baste and sew the two pieces, then finish the top with a wide tie belt.
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