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Free Workshop
Mimi's Child
(Basic Dollmaking)
Free Basic Dollmaking interactive tutorial workshop.
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Free Character Pattern
Mr & Mrs Pattern
Free Mimi's Characters in Muslin pattern.
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5" Pin Doll Project
Mimi's 5" Dancing Pin Doll
Mimi's whimsical 5" dancin' pin doll is easy to make.
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6" Pin Doll Project
Mimi's 6" Dancing Pin Doll
Another variation on the classic pin doll.
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Pretty Face Pat Sheet
Free replacement pattern sheet for Mimi's Needle Model a Pretty Face
In case you've lost the original.
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Free Magazine Pattern
An Elf Named Stretch
Free Mimi pattern originally appeared in Soft Dolls & Animals Magazine.
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Victorian Hat Project
Victorian Hat Project
Free, easy Victorian Hat Project as used in the Victoria Rose pattern.
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Technique
Cleaning Your Doll
How to get your dolls clean.
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Sewing the Dollskin
How to sew the doll's skin.
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Easy Face Instructions
Some easy ways of making doll faces.
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How to do Fingers
Sewing, trimming, turning, and stuffing fingers.
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How to Price Your Doll
How to set a price for your work.
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Needle Modeling
Basic techniques for needle modeling.
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Making & Using Templates
How to make and use templates for easier dollmaking.
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Adjusting Tension
How to set the tension on your sewing machine for smooth, even stitching.
by VonZetta Gant
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Tools for Dollmakers
How to create, choose, and use some simple tools for dollmaking.
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Making an Armature & Base
You don't see people propped up in people stands, so you shouldn't see dolls propped up in doll stands.
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Caring for Your Brushes
How to care for brushes to keep them in good shape and make them last longer.
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Choosing Brushes
How to choose brushes to get the effects you want.
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All about fabric
Everything you need to know about fabric.
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Storyboard Technique
Make a (Felt) Bowler Hat
Easy hat making storyboard by Jorge Fernandez.
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Doll Joints (Plastic)
How to choose, modify, and use plastic doll joints.
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How to Ladder Stitch
Getting a perfect seam from the outside.
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Signing Your Doll
How and where to sign and number your dolls.
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Stuffing Smoothly
Basic techniques for stuffing dolls smoothly.
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Mimi's Stuffing Tool
How to make and use Mimi's stuffing tool.
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