Waldorf Doll Makers?

[crochetmama]

Hi All,

Does anyone make Waldorf Dolls? I'm curious about them. And am looking at making some for my dd's (yeah, like I *need* another Christmas project)...I'd love to chat..

Hugs,
tammy

[saintmom]

Hi tammy,I've made several over the years.Also lots of little gnomes and things for the nature table.www.waldorfshop.net has several stores rhat carry doll making supplies.www.magiccabin.com has kits as does www.littlejoys.com

[mamaMAMAma]

I've also made quite a few for dd and its a lot of fun. I suggest getting a pattern/kit from the sites listed already and www.weirdolls.com to start out with. The hardest thing for me is making the wig. A lot of the places sell pre-made wigs as well. Have fun!

[Kari_mom]

Here is a linkie for directions from the Sewing and Craft archives waldorf doll thanks to LaLa.

[crochetmama]

I'm thinking of buying a kit (as many suggested), that way I'll have the supplies all given to me.. Is one kit better than another? I'm also looking at the knitted body kit from http://www.weirdolls.com LMK what you all think.

Can you use Wool Roving rather than Wool BAtt? I'm also tempted to use Polyfil (as that's what I've got)....

Hugs,
tammy

[saintmom]

Polyfils fine.Wool is used because it retains warmth making it more huggable.As to one kit being better than another it really depends on your skills.The dolls are a wonderfully basic cloth bodied doll ,Wigging them however can be a pain :
The first doll i ever made I drafted the pattern from a drawing,a little like reinventing the wheel .Joy's waldorf dolls has lovely patterns and joy herself is an angel to talk with .The best I could tell you is to relax ,pick a kit ,and have fun