Tutorials & How-tos

Needle-sculpting a Cloth Doll Character Head - Tutorial by Sharon MitchellThis tutorial originally, was written as a class. It teaches a few different techniques for making a character head for that witch, gnome, or older person for your projects...

What makes an expressive face? This Tutorial shows different ways to make an expressive face and includes a head pattern to practice on, with pictorial step-by-step instructions for sewing and needle-sculpting it. The tutorial offers different things to...

A Needle Sculpting Tutorial by Sharon Mitchell.What makes an expressive face? This Tutorial shows different ways to make an expressive face and includes a head pattern to practice on, with pictorial step-by-step instructions for sewing and...

Noel Tutorial - A 10" Christmas Angel Art Doll. A Cloth Dollmaking Tutorial (PDF Download) by Cindee MoyerSet on a painted wooden base this piece represents the 10" Angel announcing the birth of the baby Jesus to the world. The Nativity sits just below...

Pinocchio, Cloth Art Doll Making E-Class/Pattern (PDF Download) by Cindee Moyer This version of Pinocchio was designed by Cindee Moyer and is 18” tall. His face is soft-sculpted, skinned and painted. His base is made of wood.Designed and taught by...

Pockets Full of Miracles,, Cloth Art Doll Making E-Class/Pattern (PDF Download) by Cindee Moyer Inspired by the song, Pocket Full of Miracles, doll designer, Cindee Moyer, started thinking of the little miracles in her life - her grandchildren. She...

Printing Doll Faces on Fabric PDF Tutorial By Kat LeesDiscover the secrets of transferring painted faces or photos to fabric in this comprehensive tutorial that will expand your face making options.This is a PDF Download Tutorial by Kat Lees of "Designs...

Rapunzel, Cloth Art Doll Making E-Class/Pattern (PDF Download) by Cindee Moyer Rapunzel, the tower and her 20’ long hair braid are all part of the classic German fairy tale and now you can recapture the tale with your very own creation by...

Sculpting Cloth Doll Faces PDF Tutorial By Kat Lees This ABSOLUTELY SUPERB tutorial clearly illustrates with detailed photos and written instruction all the “ins and outs” of expertly sculpted facial features on heads made from both knit and woven...

The Gatherer, Cloth Art Doll Making Tutorial/Pattern (PDF Download) by Cindee Moyer With Spring comes nesting time. The birds are busy looking for that special place to build their nests and lay their eggs. The Gatherer is providing a safe haven for the...

The Gatherer, Cloth Art Doll Making Tutorial/Pattern (Printed and Mailed) by Cindee Moyer With Spring comes nesting time. The birds are busy looking for that special place to build their nests and lay their eggs. The Gatherer is providing a safe haven...

The Princess and the Pea Cloth Art Doll Tutorial and Sewing Pattern (PDF Download) by Cindee Moyer The story of the Princess and the Pea tells of a real Princess who gets caught in a rain storm in the middle of the night. Seeking shelter she comes upon a...

Those Beautiful Doll Eyes Tutorial By Kat Lees - PDF Download on How to Create Beautiful Doll Eyes.With Kat’s expert and thorough instruction you are going to discover just how easy it is to create gorgeous, lifelike eyes for your dolls in a...

Those Hair Raising Experiences - Booklet (Printed and Mailed) by Virginia Robertson This little booklet is jam packed with solid instructions and tons of helpful illustrations for creating a variety of hair applications for your dolls using roving,...

Whoa Nellie, Cloth Art Doll Making Tutorial/Pattern (PDF Download) by Cindee Moyer Whoa Nellie! is designer CINDEE MOYER'S kind of horse…kind of fancy, kind of quiet and has no means of getting from point A to point B without the use of someone...

Wildflower, 18" Cloth Art Doll Sewing Tutorial (PDF Download) by Cindee MoyerArt doll design created from fabric and paper clay. Wildflower’s head, body and arms are sewn and her legs and boots are sculpted in paper clay over a wire armature...

Wing It - Book (Printed and Mailed) by Virginia Robertson This book features wings for angels, fairies and other mythical creatures. Techniques, designs and patterns are included in this well written idea book. A liberal use of diagrams and...

Yellow Bird, Cloth Art Doll Making Tutorial/Pattern (PDF Download) by Cindee Moyer Designed and taught by NIADA Artist CINDEE MOYER, 'Yellow Bird' is an all paper clay sculpt of a little bird riding atop a horse who is balancing on a ball. If you have...