Released October 30, 2009
Something new is happening at Designs By SiCK! Our digitizers have been working around the clock to come up with some really clever ideas! This is the very first - Project of the Week!
Heidi has been working on something she knew children would love. She combined her new idea with her ability to create beautiful applique designs and came up with a brand new set of Paper Doll Appliqué designs.
This little girl will keep even the most energetic children occupied.
This is the perfect time of the year - in addition to having these as gifts under the tree or peeking out of a stocking, it will be a huge help to moms and dads everywhere during the holiday season. No more, “I’m bored” or fidgety children in the backseat as you travel to visit loved ones near and far.
Heidi has others in the works for Designs By SiCK folks. I think a brother may wind his way into this little girl’s life!
Thank you, Heidi!
The set can be found here: http://www.designsbysick.com/details/paperdoll
TUTORIAL FOR PAPER DOLLS
This is the tutorial for paper dolls on the site.
1. On making the doll itself I would suggest a heavy fabric like uniform fabric which is what I use. It is 65 % cotton and 35 polyester.
2. For the stabilizer I used a real stiff and medium weight. Now, if you don’t have that then I would suggest maybe 2 or 3 sheets of a medium stabilizer.
3. Now the clothes are appliqué, now for these a regular stabilizer will do just fine, because they are held together real good with the appliqué and satin stitches with them and around them.
4. After making the doll trim as close as you can without going into the sewing of the doll. You will also do the clothing the same way being careful not to trim into the satin stitches.
5. Now for the clothing to be attached to doll I would recommend that you get the dots of Velcro that is available at any craft store or the craft department of Wal-Mart’s.
6. Place in the middle of the doll and if they have extras like shoes one at the feet.
7. When it comes to them lasting over time, get a piece of plastic and glue to the back of the paper doll. They will be hand washable that way. My sister and I used plastic canvas that came from Wal-Mart’s.
8. I’m sure that you will have hours of fun making these little ones for the kids in your life and feel like a kid again. I know I did. You may have ideas of your own to create these little ones, by all means take a chance and see what you come up with.
Make sure to also check the other set of instructions on the site as they have some really good ideas on how to make them also.
More information on appliqué can be found in the articles, just type appliqué in the search box.
I am looking for a paper doll, a real doll, I don’t know what I mean. Like Raggedy Ann or any other doll. I know that the one that Martha Pullen did are not anymore in the market…but something like that is what I will love, this is cute for a little girl and the wardrobe is wonderful. Congratulations.
Comment by Acelia Gil — October 30, 2009 @ 10:38 am
Applique by emb. mach. is always so hard to get a clean edge without little “pokies”. I realize it would be harder to digitize,,,,, but,,,,,,,,, I would be more likely to make them if they were totaly stitched. They would be stiffer and much neater for me. They could be done on felt, a fabric that does not ravel so a clean edge is a certainty. Anyone else dislike frayed edges? Perhaps a slightly wider satin stitch edging?
Love your site and the designs. Really lovely.
Comment by quiltist — October 30, 2009 @ 11:33 am
I wonder if you could use a thin magnetic strip glued to the paperdoll and clothes under the backing?
Cheryl in FL Panhandle
Comment by Cheryl S Nielsen — October 30, 2009 @ 11:35 am
i haven’t done any applique, nor have I done the “paper dolls” so this may very well be my next project.
Now to find applique instructions. I saw a video by holly at ATW somewhere this morning.
Thanks for the paper dolls. They are REALLY cute.
[editor's note: Just type "applique" into the search box here in the articles area - there are many good instructions and helpful tips on applique!
rob]
Comment by Joan — October 30, 2009 @ 11:45 am
Heidi, thanks bunches for the great Project of the Week instructions! The Paper Doll set is fabulous, and while I know it will provide hours of fun for the youngsters…it will also bring the kid out in all those who embroider and make the set.
I look forward to making the set…just for me. tee hee. My plan for the applique pieces is to use fabric from some of my daughters clothing I’ve kept over the years. I lost her in 1989 and this will be my tribute to her.
Thanks bunches to you, all digitizers, Shawn and staff for making DBS the best site on the internet!
Cyber hugs,
watermelon
Comment by watermelon — October 30, 2009 @ 1:04 pm
Instead of using plastic canvas I have used foam sheets with the sticky back. They really are a lot of fun to make and use. Everyone will want to play with them.
Comment by Sally G — October 30, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
This is a very clever idea … I would like to have some sun bonnets like this so that we have different gifts to give … I have 3 g.dauthters … if I want them to play togeghet I better give them such dolls but different !!!
Thank you so much !
Comment by matistsat — October 30, 2009 @ 1:46 pm
As usual Hiedi has come up with something great I have 6 Great grand daughters ,This will be good for stocking stuffers Thank you again.I have done alot of her appli designs for the girls blankets an just finished the snowman man one.I think it will go to Great grampa,It gets cold in Wis.
Comment by Pat Guy — October 30, 2009 @ 4:17 pm
Some Paper Dolls to make with a 4×4 hoop would be great also. Some of us just have 4×4 hoops. The design is very pretty. Just wish I could use it.
Comment by Christine — October 30, 2009 @ 6:08 pm
Wow Heidi! Thank you for this wonderful paperdoll set. I hadn’t read the information about it yet, but as soon as I visited the website I bought it. It’s great. Looking forward to more. Thank you.
Comment by Irene — October 30, 2009 @ 8:38 pm
Heidi, love this set and thanks bunches for writing a great tutorial.
I plan on making several sets for the ‘big kids’ in my family. The oldest being my mama who is 85.
The fabrics I plan to use will consist of old doilies made by my granny, clothes that are tattered that were mine and my brother’s and my daughter who I lost in 1989. A special set using her clothes…just for me.
Comment by watermelon — October 30, 2009 @ 8:39 pm
You can also do the paperdolls on good quality felt. It works really well. To hold the clothes on you can use some of the tack it over and over glue or temporary spray adhesive on the back of the clothes. Store them on wax paper or freezer paper shiney side up glued to cardboard.
Blessins”
Terri
Comment by Terri Beck — October 30, 2009 @ 11:20 pm
So adorabel, I have to sew a lot of coarhangers decorated with different designs from this packet. Just love it.
Comment by Tut M — October 31, 2009 @ 10:59 am
Thanks I only hope you come up with the “boy” set for us =0) Brenda
Comment by Brenda Roberts — November 3, 2009 @ 5:11 pm
Could we have just the head of this paperdoll? I do not have software to split just the head. I would be willing to make it on 2 layers of felt, and then cut the body out and sew by hand. I only have a 4×4 area, so I cannot use the doll. This would be a great gift for my 5 gr daughters.
Comment by Ann — November 4, 2009 @ 6:08 pm
WOW Heidi, Thanks for the great doll set I cannot wait to sew them for my two grandchildren. They will love them . I love your work Joan
Comment by Joan Thurlow — November 6, 2009 @ 1:50 am
Love the paper dolls I have been looking for these and anymore anyone can help me with. My daughter works with handicap children and has been asking me for paper dolls with all of the clothes and things we wear or use everyday to use wth the children. I am making these but was wondering if there is anyway you would try to make these dolls with seperate clothes shoes and hats just anything that will make a differance for these children would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the great designs I have been a mamber for 2 years and love it!!! Heather
Comment by Heather Lee — November 6, 2009 @ 9:08 pm
Thank you for the turkey to dress I am making these as well for the school. Keep up the GREAT work ladies these things are helping little people do amazing things as they really need help with the dressing order and approperate clothes to wear etc. With much thanks for your wonderful work I am proud to do it and pass the credit to you! Heather
Comment by Heather Lee — November 14, 2009 @ 1:57 am
i bought the paper dolls last week . i am sewing my second set.so fast so cute, my grandchildren loved them. more paper dolls please.im reliving my childhood again.
Comment by shirley — November 20, 2009 @ 11:01 am
This is a very good idea and I think all the kids will like it. I remember when we were kids, even my brother liked to play with our paper dolls. I later started to draw my own on carton and also made the clothes. You can put a few coats of Modge Podge at the back and front of the doll and then it only need a wipe with a wet cloth and hola, clean it is again. Even the clothes can be treated like that, especially if the child is still small. Keep up the good work and let the juices keep thinking of grand new ideas.
Comment by Annatjie — November 20, 2009 @ 11:23 am
I’m so happy that everyone is so happy with the paper dolls and have some great ideas for them. Hopefully the lord will keep my brain fresh for new ideas for them.
happy sewing
heidi
Comment by heidi — November 22, 2009 @ 2:16 pm
Wow just love the paper girl and now boy set of dolls and will love making them for my grandkids…
of course I’ll need a set just for me too…LOL!!!
Linda Kay
Comment by Linda Kay Murphy — November 28, 2009 @ 11:08 am
has anyone thought about laminating the doll part? what about alittle tote for the girls to carry their dolls in m just opens flat with handles?we girls need lots more clothes and shoe outfits please!!!! my daughter can’t get enough! i could really use some boy toy dolls- monsters,cowboys,spacemen,bugs. i’m with everyone i love it here and think of everyone as family.
Comment by melanie — January 9, 2010 @ 4:28 am
Love the Mike and girl paper doll! For your next doll can you make a black girl or boy. four of my grands are bi-racial and it would be nice to make them a doll that looks like them and has clothes to match. I could then make outfits for the doll when I make them a new outfit. great for quite pew activity! Love this site!
Comment by lynn — January 12, 2010 @ 2:44 am