Making dolls from textile materials began in ancient times. In the modern world, this type of needlework is becoming more and more popular. Despite the fact that the choice of toys is huge, many mothers still prefer to make them with their own hands. Making a doll with your own hands is not difficult, but every needlewoman has had to deal with the problem of making hair for a product.
How to make hair for a doll from yarn
Of course, all masters have already repeatedly encountered this issue, but for beginners, the article will be more than useful. Hair is an integral part of every doll, be it loose curls or a modest braid, but in any case it will significantly transform the work. There are many options for creating curls and we will talk about this further.
First, you need to decide what material the hairstyle will be made of.Of course, you can’t do without a hairstyle in any case, but how to do it? Professionals are confident that a lot depends on the material; it is important to choose the right hair for a doll depending on the style of the product.
Is the doll made of textile fabric or plastic? Are you decorating an old toy or creating a new one? If you are redoing a hairstyle for an old toy, then pay attention to what kind of hair was originally made.
- A suitable option for fabric dolls would be strands of thread. They go well with the fabric and are quite simply attached to the finished product.
- A good option for an old plastic doll would be synthetic ones. They are quite difficult to distinguish from natural ones in appearance, but at the same time, a toy with them looks much more natural than with strands of thread.
After you have chosen the material, you need to decide - what exactly should the hair look like? What length would you like to stay at?
- Threads are very rarely used for short haircuts, so you need to choose either a medium or long length.
- Synthetic hair can be purchased in any color and length.
- Select them depending on the age category of the doll.
For example, braids or a short haircut suit a baby doll well, while a Barbie doll can have long locks.
After that, choose a hairstyle. How would you like to leave your hair - straight or curled? Some materials curl quite easily, while others are better left flat.
- Hair made from threads is initially straight, but if necessary, it can be easily curled using wooden curlers.
- Synthetic hair can be given absolutely any shape.
How to sew, knit
Work begins by winding the threads onto the template.You can make it a little shorter in front and longer in the back, so the doll will have a stylish cascade haircut.
After this, the winding is cut on both sides. The threads are divided into two equal halves in the middle and stitched.
How to glue
After this, glue is applied to the seam. Then we begin to glue the blank to the head. After this we sew along the same seam. Then after 2-3 cm we begin to glue the next row.
Don't forget about the bangs that will frame the doll's forehead. Do not leave too much distance from the main body so that the parting does not become too noticeable!
After this, we trim the bangs a little and the hair from the threads is ready.
Therefore, using the same method, you can make hair for an old plastic doll. The hair does not need to be glued, but rather sewn onto a mesh hat.
When decorating dolls, you can use completely different materials:
- synthetic hairpieces;
- goat fluff;
- yarn;
- wool yarn;
- embroidery threads;
- textile;
- threads for laces and more.
Hair made from fluffy yarn
There is a type of fluffy yarn that needlewomen call grass. It is perfect for a short baby doll haircut. It can also be sewn onto a pre-prepared mesh hat.
But there is a much simpler method. Just knit the hat in such a way that the threads fall on the front side and you will get a short haircut for a cute toy.
Hair from yarn for felting
Making a hairstyle from wool for felting is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. In addition, on the Internet you can find many master classes on using wool for felting. This is an excellent material that can be used even by novice needlewomen. You can only make a hairstyle out of wool for felting on a doll made from textile material.
Little tricks
- All exposed fabric on the head should be the same color as the doll's skin. Never use bright materials for your head.
- Smooth strands of threads are easy to curl. To do this, you just need to wrap them on wooden curlers. Soak with warm water and place in the oven for 30 minutes. The curls are ready.
- If you are making a toy for a small child, then it is better to give preference to threads.
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