Different types of waldorf doll patterns

[TulsiLeaf]

Okay, so I have made a dancingrain doll waldorf doll and it's pretty, but I am not happy with the neck/head/body of the doll. I don't like button joined arms either. The doll looks good, but I would like to try another pattern to see if maybe I have good luck with that.

So I was wondering, what other patterns do you ladies like? I have seen the arms that are sewn to the head (the muff?). But what places are good to get the patterns and supplies from?

I was looking at weir dolls.

[TulsiLeaf]

also, do you know where i can buy wholesale stuffing?

[E.V. Lowi]

I love the classic style Waldorf doll construction which is taught in the Waldorf classroom to 7&8 grades and also used in the Waldorf Kindergarden. The body and legs are cut in 1 piece and the arms are cut in one piece and sewn to what would be the base of the head under the neck string. This is called the muff in Joy Chambers patterns. Students learn how to draw this basic doll pattern in the hand crafts classes, but the Magic Cabin also sells this pattern. They call it the Playmate and it comes in 2 sizes -12" and 16". I'm not sure about the Weir patterns since I never purchased one, but the Honey pattern, from Joy is a very nice one if you can find it since she has now closed.

As for wool stuffing, you can purchase directly from West Earl woolen mills for about 1/2 the price of most Waldorf supply shops. The last time I checked, it was about 6.50/lb. The phone number to order is 717-859-2241.

[TulsiLeaf]

Originally Posted by E.V. Lowi

I love the classic style Waldorf doll construction which is taught in the Waldorf classroom to 7&8 grades and also used in the Waldorf Kindergarden. The body and legs are cut in 1 piece and the arms are cut in one piece and sewn to what would be the base of the head under the neck string. This is called the muff in Joy Chambers patterns. Students learn how to draw this basic doll pattern in the hand crafts classes, but the Magic Cabin also sells this pattern. They call it the Playmate and it comes in 2 sizes -12" and 16". I'm not sure about the Weir patterns since I never purchased one, but the Honey pattern, from Joy is a very nice one if you can find it since she has now closed.

As for wool stuffing, you can purchase directly from West Earl woolen mills for about 1/2 the price of most Waldorf supply shops. The last time I checked, it was about 6.50/lb. The phone number to order is 717-859-2241.

thank you so much.


where is a good place to buy the cloth for the skin?

[E.V. Lowi]

I have purchased the skin tone knit from Weir and it is very nice. I also love the knit from De Witte. It's very long wearing-

http://www.dewitteengel.nl/stoffen/en_tricot.asp

Be sure to read this about Joy's patterns if you plan to sell the dolls you make-

http://www.joyswaldorfdolls.com/docs..._Workshops.pdf

[TulsiLeaf]

Originally Posted by E.V. Lowi

I have purchased the skin tone knit from Weir and it is very nice. I also love the knit from De Witte. It's very long wearing-

http://www.dewitteengel.nl/stoffen/en_tricot.asp

Be sure to read this about Joy's patterns if you plan to sell the dolls you make-

http://www.joyswaldorfdolls.com/docs..._Workshops.pdf

I am not sure if I want to sell them. But I want to make a few for my daughter. I really enjoyed making them.

I see so many dolls on etsy and other stores, I wonder if they use their own patterns or do a cottage license from Joy. I am curious as to what is copyrighted by joy's Waldorf Dolls. Is it the doll being made with the body and legs in one piece and then the head/muff/arms being placed into it. I never see in the notes on a sale page that it is made from a certain pattern.

I hate all this copyright stuff, but I would never want to step on toes.

[E.V. Lowi]

Joy's makes several types of doll patterns. It's just best to avoid them if you plan to sell the end result.

The classic style Waldorf doll with the 1 piece arms and body/legs has been around too long in general use to be protected by copyright. As long as you don't xerox someone's pattern and sell that, you're golden.

Here's some good links-
http://webarchive.afsc.org/doll/doll.htm
http://simmy.typepad.com/echoesofadr...instructi.html
http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/Waldorf-doll.html

Here are 2 very good books on the craft-
http://www.amazon.com/Kinder-Dolls-W.../dp/190345803X
The revised version-
http://www.steinerbooks.org/detail.html?id=1903458587

http://www.amazon.com/Making-Dolls-S...d_bxgy_b_img_b

[TulsiLeaf]

Originally Posted by E.V. Lowi

Joy's makes several types of doll patterns. It's just best to avoid them if you plan to sell the end result.

The classic style Waldorf doll with the 1 piece arms and body/legs has been around too long in general use to be protected by copyright. As long as you don't xerox someone's pattern and sell that, you're golden.

Here's some good links-
http://webarchive.afsc.org/doll/doll.htm
http://simmy.typepad.com/echoesofadr...instructi.html
http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/Waldorf-doll.html

Here are 2 very good books on the craft-
http://www.amazon.com/Kinder-Dolls-W.../dp/190345803X
The revised version-
http://www.steinerbooks.org/detail.html?id=1903458587

http://www.amazon.com/Making-Dolls-S...d_bxgy_b_img_b

thank you so much! It's so hard to know what not to use. I was thinking about buying several patterns so that I had them for my personal use, but to use to know what NOT to do.


And I LOVE your dolls. The one in your icon is one of my favorites.

[E.V. Lowi]

How kind! Thank you so much!

[TulsiLeaf]

Originally Posted by E.V. Lowi

How kind! Thank you so much!

no problem!

I am also in love with Ciana. I wish I could afford her. I know that if I bought her my daughter would want her. But I want to play with her!! Are her arms joined with buttons?

[E.V. Lowi]

Originally Posted by TulsiLeaf

no problem!

I am also in love with Ciana. I wish I could afford her. I know that if I bought her my daughter would want her. But I want to play with her!! Are her arms joined with buttons?

I'm PMing you!