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Instruction Guide
Prepare Your Thread
- Take the thread and insert it into the eye (hole) of the needle.
- Place the ends of the thread together and tie a knot as close to the ends of the thread as possible.
Sewing the Doll
- Insert the needle into one of the holes and pull. We recommend inserting from the inside of the doll, and pushing through to the outside.
- Insert the needle into the next hole and push through the doll to the other side.
- Continue to the next hole.
- Work your way around the perimeter of the doll. This is called a "running stitch."
- Leave an opening for the stuffing
- Stuff the doll to your satisfaction.
- Finish sewing the doll.
- When complete, tie a knot around the thread. Get as close to the doll as possible.
Creating a Face
- Glue the googly eyes to the face. Allow time for it to dry.
- Draw on a mouth to complete the face.
Prepare the Clothes
- Cut out the clothing pattern pieces of your choice.
- Place it on a square sheet of felt and cut it out.
Patrick Kelly's Overalls
- Cut one overall, two shoulder straps, and the front pocket in one felt color sheet.
- Cut the t-shirt in a contrasting felt color sheet.
- Place the straps on the overall and secure with glue.
- Place the buttons on the straps according to the picture above. Glue in place.
- Place the completed overalls on top of the shirt and glue in place. Allow time for it to dry.
- Place on side of the velcro dot on the back of the shirt.
- Place the other side of the velcro dot on the front of the doll.
Patrick Kelly's Cap
- Cut the larger cap pattern piece in the same felt color sheet as the overalls.
- Cut the smaller cap piece in the contrasting color sheet.
- Glue the smaller cap piece on top of the larger cap piece. Allow time for it to dry.
- Cut a velcro dot in half.
- Place one side of the velcro dot on the back of the cap.
- Place the other side of the dot on the front of the doll's head.
Ann Lowe's Dress
- Cut the dress pattern piece out of one felt color sheet.
- Place one side of the velcro dot on the back of the dress.
- Place the other side of the velcro dot on the front of the doll's body.
- Cut the t-shirt in a contrasting felt color.
- Place the straps on the overall and secure with glue.
- Place the buttons on the straps according to the picture above. Glue in place.
- Place the completed overalls on top of the shirt and glue in place. Allow time for it to dry.
- Place on side of the velcro dot on the back of the shirt.
- Place the other side of the velcro dot on the front of the doll.