People who are fond of needlework are able to find a new use for any old item in their wardrobe. This rule does not bypass unnecessary nylon stockings. A few simple tricks will allow you to create an unusual doll that will be useful as a gift or interior decoration.
We will tell you how to make such a doll from a nylon stocking step by step.
Materials and tools
The initial stage is the preparation of the necessary material. Two methods are suitable for creating a doll: with and without a frame. The second option is more lightweight and has a low level of complexity.
Materials:
- nylon stockings;
- plastic bottle;
- yarn;
- threads;
- needle;
- padding polyester (can be replaced with cotton wool);
- decorative eyes;
- unnecessary rags for sewing clothes;
- sewing machine.
After choosing the appropriate manufacturing method and preparing the tools, we proceed to work.
REFERENCE. For making small dolls, nylon socks or knee socks are suitable. The stockings themselves can be replaced with nylon tights.
Step-by-step instruction
Without frame
Making a doll without a frame is a simpler version of needlework. This option is recommended for beginners. To work you will need a nylon stocking, filler and thread. We cut the nylon material to the required length. You should measure from the end of the stocking to capture the heel and toe area when cutting.
Torso
We fill the blank of nylon stockings tightly with filler. This could be padding polyester, cotton wool or scraps of unnecessary rags. We tighten the edge using thread. We sew the resulting blank in a circle, forming the neck of the future doll. Pull the thread tightly.
On the bottom part we sew in a circle according to the gods, tightening the thread tightly. You get legs.
You can form a navel on your stomach in a similar way. The body for the doll is ready.
Head
In order to mark the ears, you need to pinch off a small piece of the filler and tie it with thread. We make the nose in the same way.
To make eyes and eyelashes, you should lay several short stitches with black thread. We do the eyebrows in the same way.
Advice: You can use ready-made eyes, which are sold in specialized handicraft stores.
You can make small dimples on the sides of your mouth. To do this, we thread a needle and pull together a small piece of material. The outline is marked with a red marker.
The unnecessary material on the top of the head can be cut off and used to imitate handles. To do this, we carefully sew the edges together and fill the cavity with filler. Using threads you can roughly designate your fingers. We sew the arms to the body.
Yarn braids are suitable for a girl doll. In conclusion, for the finished baby doll, clothes made from unnecessary rags will be useful. The stocking doll is ready.
With frame
A more complex option is to create a doll with a frame. To create a frame, an unnecessary plastic bottle with the bottom cut off is suitable. We wrap the frame with padding polyester and fix the edges. Glue or threads are suitable as a fixative. We put a stocking over the filler.
Important! The length of the stocking should be equal to the length of the frame.
Step-by-step production consists of the following steps. Roll a small ball from the remains of padding polyester and insert it into the face area. We form a nose using a needle and thread. In this way, you can form plump cheeks. We make dimples, using a marker to mark the lips. Glue on the eyes (or make them using stitches).
We form arms from two small pieces, stuffing the material with filler. We sew the edges and sew them to the body. To complete the work, you can add yarn hair and a beautiful outfit.
Useful tips
- When making pens, many people use wire from which they form fingers.. The wire is covered with padding polyester and sewn with nylon.
- Facial features can be outlined in one seam. To do this, insert a needle into the area of the eye, draw it out on the dimple of the mouth, use a stitch to mark a smile, and bring the needle out in the area of the other eye.
- Wire is suitable as a frame. Thanks to her, the doll will be able to stand or sit.
- When shaping the contour of the face, you should control the threads. The needle should be tightened firmly, while observing the measure. Otherwise, you can overtighten the filler, which will form incorrect features, or tear the nylon.
Nylon stockings or tights are a must-have accessory in every woman's wardrobe. Such products, despite their importance, do not have a long service life. Torn stockings do not have to be thrown away; they can be used to create original dolls.This handmade toy will decorate any interior and will be a wonderful gift.
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