Dollmaker's Journey Blog

Doll Making Seam Strengthening Technique Using Grrrip Glue and Applicator BottleTaught by Judy Skeel and Gloria “Mimi” WinerBecause Grrrip Glue is a little stretchier than other white glues when dry, it is the perfect substance for strengthening any seam in a doll body, particularly those subject to extra stress and blowouts such as the fingers and the center seam of the face.1) Transfer the Grrrip Glue into the applicator bottle.2)  Apply a tiny line of glue directly onto the thread l …

Back to Colette's Patterns... Click HERE!Designer ProfileCOLETTE WOLFF: A STITCHER'S JOURNEY**** November 2020 - We are sad to announce that Colette has passed away. She will be deeply missed by dollmakers worldwide. Her family is keeping her doll designs available for future generations of dollmakers.Cloth, a sewing machine, and a threaded needle have been constants in my life. I study stitched fabric disciplines, I create with and write about stitching fabric.My Mother taught me to sew on …

Dolls Made from Judi's Designs by Customers!  Find Judi's Cloth Doll Patterns by Category: ~ Antique Reproduction ~ Babies and Children ~ Fun/Fancy ~ Guys ~~ Ladies ~ Vintage Patterns ~ Online Classes ~ E-Patterns (PDFs)Other Links: ~ Free Patterns/Skillsheets ~ Meet Judi ~~ Go to... Judi's Home Page ~ Whatever! Whatever! by Judi Lennon Anna from Judi Ward's Angelique pattern for Cloth Doll Making for Everyone by Brenda from Oregon, USA Whatever …

I am a self taught cloth doll designer and maker, who has been dedicated to teaching others the craft since the mid 1970s. I had a little craft and doll store in Idaho from 1974 thru 1979 and started my doll pattern business from that tiny store. I taught cloth dollmaking classes in the store and designed my first cloth doll for a pattern there. I only cut directly from the fabrics at that time, so every doll was a one of a kind because I had no pattern, but my partner in the store was a patte …