My artsy side came out today (unfortunately) and I decided, in a highly optimistic frame of mind, to try my hand at making a rag doll. It was easy enough to draw out a simple pattern and sew her up and stuff her. I decided to paint her since I have always embroidered my doll faces (the few I have made before) and I wanted to her to have a sort of regency look. Hair, eyes and a simple heart-shaped mouth appeared. Etta (named for my very talented and artsy great-grandma) was cute but I thought I could improve her further. Nostrils, a line to indicate a nose, pupils in her eyes. Rosy cheeks. Cute still. Then I made a critical mistake. I gave her a chin. She gained a hundred pounds before my eyes and the slender young lady became a solid, portly matron. Poor Etta. Anyone know how to remove acrylic paint from white fabric?
Tomorrow I'll make her some clothes but I feel so bad.
You could try and paint over it with white paint and kinda blend it in through the neck so it isn't so noticeable. She is adorable though! I can see that you inherited some talent from your Grandma Etta :) Make sure we get to see her when she is all dresses up! Would you consider sharing your pattern?
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Bethany
Oh, I think she's precious with or without chin! :)
ReplyDeleteThe doll is awesome! I could never paint a face on a doll - I have a hard enough time placing iron-on transfers. :)
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~Sarah
Oh, I think you did a lovely job! I love her hair. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you. :) I'll pass along your lovely compliments to my poor dolly - I'm sure she'll be grateful for any boost to her self-esteem. Bethany, I'd be happy to share the pattern. I'll get it scanned and post it tomorrow.
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