HAT: Cut a circle of felt 8″ across. Make a slit from edge to the middle. Overlap slit edges to form a coolie hat (Figure 3). Then measure around the head and make a ½″ wide band of felt. Whip stitch this to the inside of the coolie hat.
FINISHING TOUCHES: The more beads, sequins and embroidery on the clothes, the prettier the finished doll will look.
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Follow basic instructions for doll on page 19.
FEATURES: Embroider almond-shaped eyes in black yarn, nose in beige and smiling mouth in red (Figure 1).
JACKET: Use terry cloth, fur or similar material and cut from pattern design A-6, page 29.
PANTS: Use the same material and cut from pattern design A-1, page 29. Fit jacket over pants and add leatherette belt if desired (Figure 2).
BOOTS: Cut from same material following pattern design A-22, page 30. Use bright color thread to make a design on boots (Figure 3).
HOOD: Cut the toe from second sock and slit from raw edge to tip of toe (Figure 4). Whip stitch raw edges. Sew a band of pom poms (see method P-28, page 32) or a strip of fur along edge that fits around face. A second type of parka can be made from design E-19, page 31. Trim with pom poms or fur.
Follow basic instructions for doll on page 19.
FEATURES: For eyes, sew two white oval pieces of felt to face. Embroider a line across each one, stitching a small brown button just below. Cut a mouth-shaped piece of red felt and sew into place. A small up-turned nose can be embroidered in brown yarn (Figure 1).
HAIR: Make black yarn pom poms (see P-28, page 32) and sew closely to head.
DRESS: For a halter top, cut a 3″ wide strip of gay soft material, gather a little along bottom and tie around body above waist. Make a tuck at the middle front (Figure 2). For the hulu skirt use raffia, yarn or strips of dyed nylon stocking. Wind yarn around a piece of cardboard 6″ wide about 100 times. Slip a 12″ length of ribbon under loops, leaving ends free (Figure 3). Cut opposite edge of loops, remove carefully and tie around waist (Figure 4). Over this fit a 1″ wide ribbon.
PANTIES: Cut from the same material as top piece, pattern design C-3, page 29.
FINISHING TOUCHES: Push small curtain rings over waists and ankles. Stitch to ears for earrings. Fasten a string of beads around neck to hide seam. Tuck an artificial flower into the hair. Twist several colored pipe cleaners together to make a lei.