Advice needed about Waldorf-style doll resources - Page 2

[E.V. Lowi]

I use the classic Waldorf style construction with the arms cut in 1 piece and the body/legs cut in 1 piece, for this reason. The arms are reinforced by their placement across the muff (the shoulder plate) so that they are not dangling and can't pull off and without a seam at the hip, the same goes for the legs. With most toddlers, these limbs take a lot of strain. The button joints and other construction techniques are fine for older children.

[KJoslyn78]

Originally Posted by E.V. Lowi

I use the classic Waldorf style construction with the arms cut in 1 piece and the body/legs cut in 1 piece, for this reason. The arms are reinforced by their placement across the muff (the shoulder plate) so that they are not dangling and can't pull off and without a seam at the hip, the same goes for the legs. With most toddlers, these limbs take a lot of strain. The button joints and other construction techniques are fine for older children.

See, i have a kit from Magic Cabin (i got it as part of a fundraiser for my local LLL group) and i am totally baffled byt the directions... well the whole, attaching arms to neck, and body over arms, to the head

i would be interested in hearing how you take the DRD pattern and make a 1 arm piece work with that though... if you dont mind PMing me

[BethSLP]

Originally Posted by KJoslyn78

i would be interested in hearing how you take the DRD pattern and make a 1 arm piece work with that though... if you dont mind PMing me

I'd like to know that info too

XOXO
B

[E.V. Lowi]

Originally Posted by KJoslyn78

See, i have a kit from Magic Cabin (i got it as part of a fundraiser for my local LLL group) and i am totally baffled byt the directions... well the whole, attaching arms to neck, and body over arms, to the head

i would be interested in hearing how you take the DRD pattern and make a 1 arm piece work with that though... if you dont mind PMing me

I don't know that you can. I've never seen a pattern from DRD in person. I recommend DSD because of the high quality of the fabric and other materials she sells, and because she has such great customer service. I make all my own patterns for the dolls I create. I have never used one of the DSD patterns but I have heard a lot of good things about them, and looking at the photos that mamas have posted here, DSD patterns seam to work out pretty well.

In the Waldorf school, hand craft instructors teach the method for drafting the classic Waldorf doll pattern and the arms can either be sewn on separately or cut in 1 piece. Perhaps there is a way that the arms of Amy's DRD pattern could be altered, as well. I would ask her.

[KJoslyn78]

Ah ha - see i didnt know you made your own pattern (which means, you ROCk cause i could never do that!)...

i may just try 3901sca idea of sewing the arms into the body

[Banana731]

Beth--

you could always make your mermaid doll with some pink streaks in her hair, and then when you give it to her, also give her some washout pink hair dye(or those clip in false hair pieces, if you're gun-shy.) So she can "look" like her doll when she likes. That would be so stinkin' cute! I wish I had a toe-headed daughter!

Has anyone ever tried one of the doll making DVDs? Also these pattern kits, do they have the option for dolls with noses?

[KJoslyn78]

i know there is instructions on how to make a nose with the DRD kit/instructions