Kathy Kruse-like doll making kits/

[haitimom]

I would love to make a cloth baby doll for my dd age 18mo. I fell inlove with the Kathy Kruse dolls. They are very cost prohibitive. I hadn't thought to make my own until I visited here. I am a new sewer. I was wondering if anyone knew of a place to buy doll making kits? Having everything together would be great, I think. Any suggestions would be great. TIA!

[E.V. Lowi]

Magic Cabin has some. People seem to like Dancing Rain Dolls and Weir Kits. Joy's Waldorf dolls has nice ones, too. Good luck with it. A search will bring up tons of threads on the topic.

[Mama2E&O]

I have been very happy with Joyswaldorfdolls, and dancingraindolls.

[jjawm]

I second Dancing Rain Dolls. I made a beautiful doll for my daughter. Everything but the stuffing is included. And it was less $ than I had anticipated.

It definately took me some time, though, so keep that in mind!

[iowaorganic]

I love drd- my kits have always included the wool batting. Amy will also make the head for you- so much simpler!

[haitimom]

Thanks everyone. I think I am going to go with a DRD kit. I am still trying to decide if I should buy the pre-made head.

[Mel L]

I have to say that I think the pre-made head is so worth it! I was worried about how to get the head right, but the pre-made head made it SO easy. I have only been working on a new doll after bedtimes, and I am almost halfway finished after just a few nights. I would still be working on the head otherwise. Amy lists everything you need to buy on the kit page. Stuffing is included.