Easiest Waldorf Doll Kit?

[Taryn237]

I really want to make DS one for Christmas but I'm not much a sewer so I need an easy easy easy one to get started And it'll probably take me months so I need to start now. Any suggestions?

[E.V. Lowi]

I like the ones from here- www.dancingraindolls.com if you are looking for a classic Waldorf type. Amy will help you through it. She sells a premade head, too which I think makes it a lot easier for a beginner. Stay away from the jointed limbs, too. I think these are harder.

I recomend taking a class, if you can. There are a lot of methods and tips that aren't explained well in print. An instructional DVD might be very helpful, if you can't attentd a class. I have heard good things about this one-
http://www.sarahs-dolls.com/index.html I have seen copies of it for sale on Ebay, as well. I have heard good things about Sarah's patterns, as well. Good luck with itm and happy dolling!

[yarngoddess]

Easy dolls

I really love Joys waldorf dolls ( http://www.joyswaldorfdolls.com ) I ordered the heavy baby kit and it is very easy to follow their directions, and they are BEAUTIFUL!! They also have a DVD for sale, a how- to dvd.

[Aj3girls]

Joys heavy babies are great it was one of the first dolls i made. I bought a tre made head as well.

Don't be scared go for it and enjoy

[love2bmom]

I made the Sweet Cheeks kit from Magic Cabin for dd. It was my first doll and I definitely learned a lot. She hasn't played with a whole lot, so I've just made her smaller sock dolls since then. She really likes them and they work up quickly.

[E.V. Lowi]

Originally Posted by yarngoddess

I really love Joys waldorf dolls ( http://www.joyswaldorfdolls.com ) I ordered the heavy baby kit and it is very easy to follow their directions, and they are BEAUTIFUL!! They also have a DVD for sale, a how- to dvd.

Be sure to check out this link too, before you buy-

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

[CrunchyParent]

I'm not sure exactly which type of doll you're looking to make, but I think that bunting baby or star baby is the easiest type to start with-they have the simple velour bodies and usually have a cute hat with sime wisps of hair rather than a full wig. If you check out my blog entry here, I link to a free bunting baby pattern and tutorial. I also link to several popular Waldorf doll sites that sell patterns, helpgul resources, etc.

HTH

[mamocak]

Great ideas. I've been dying to make a heavy baby, so I think that I'll make one of my young dd for Christmas. I'm nervous about making a doll too. I think I"ll get a premade head too. That is what scares me most: