Handmade Ugly Doll

October 19, 2009 2 Comments

So someone in our house is turning 4 soon, and I thought what better way to celebrate then to give the gift of ugly.

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Ugly Doll that is.

I have no idea why these ugly dolls are so cute, but the ones in the store are soooo expensive. I just can’t fork over that kind of money for a doll that will most likely have a hole in it by next week.

So I decided to make my own, and I took photos of how I did it in case you want to make one to!

Total Cost: About $4.00

I used Fleece Scraps, Black Thread, Stuffing, And a Button

Print up an image of the ugly doll you want to make:
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Cut out two shapes for your pattern
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Sew your shapes right sides together, leaving a small hole for turning. Turn to right side.
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Use Embroidery Thread, fleece scraps, and a button to make the face
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Stuff and Sew!
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All Done!
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By the way this would make a fantastic First Sewing project for children, because really….you just can’t mess up….the uglier the better!

And if you’re looking for more beginning sewing for kids, check out this blog Sewing Projects for Kids, there are some adorable ideas over there to…..I’m dying to make the owl!

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2 Comments to “Handmade Ugly Doll”
  1. I was just looking at those the other day and it didn’t even occur to me I could make my own. I don’t know how well I could sew around those curves, but I could make a less complicated pattern. I have also seen some dolls made from pictures kids drew.

  2. Starving Student says:

    Thanks for the tips! I’m struggling financially as a student and it
    saddens me that I can’t afford gifts this year. But I think personally
    making ugly dolls for my friends and family is great! I hope to make
    all of them smile! Happy Holidays!

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