Lucy Doll
27 May 2010 | by Jen in Sewing
It’s a perfectly dreary, drizzly day; not good for photo-taking but just right for hot chocolate (which I’ve already had) and split pea soup (which I plan to make for lunch). Regardless, I snapped this photo of my latest creation, a rag doll named Lucy!
Drafting a pattern for this doll has been a surprisingly slow process. It was important to me to make this doll from scratch and while I felt like I was reinventing the wheel at times, it’s satisfying to finally get the proportions down. My doll-making supplies box is full of forlorn and random limbs, which is both a little creepy and amusing. But finally something just clicked and I drew up these plans rather quickly.
And the hair is completely experimental – how does it look? It’s a mohair/silk blend yarn from Rowan. And painting on fabric – did you know? It’s FUN.
Like with my Leda softie pattern, I’ve looked to old-fashioned dolls for inspiration. Lucy looks like something you’d find in an old chest in the attic, amidst bone china teacups, lace collars and tattered school primers.
I think Lucy needs friends now, don’t you?
Happy Thursday dears!
What are your thoughts, dears? | ♥ 18 Comments
Lucy is very sweet. I love her sweet bow and I think the hair is really wonderful.
xo
LOVE Lucy! Strange, but she reminds me of someone… Why aren’t her Mary-Janes mustard yellow?
Also if you add a little row of ruffles to the armholes, she’ll look like your girlie in the header.
She’s so cute! I really love her hair and pretty dress. I think she definitely needs some friends!
Oh Jen she is just so sweet…
Oh, she is precious! She needs lots of friends! Love her sweet look and beautiful hair! You sure did a great job on her face and sweet expression! All of your beautiful drawings may come to life! ♥
She’s lovely! I keep meaning to make a doll or two, but always forget in the excitement of making a new garment for myself.
she is so cute! i love her little closed eyes and pink knees
She is ADORABLE! From her hair to her rosy cheeks. You did such an excellent job.
Very cute Jen.
So it is could down south too! I have truly forgotten what month it is. It poured rain on Thursday with cold wind!! It really felt like February!!!
How darling!!! I love the painting detail… it suits Miss Lucy perfectly!
♥ Casey
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thank you for your sweet comments, dears! i’m so glad you like lucy. she definitely needs a few kindred spirits to call friends.
Lucy is very definitely adorable, and I looove her outfit. I really like the way you used a print that kept to the scale of the doll – it really adds to the overall look and adds to her appeal.
Soft dolls are always so much fun to make and play with! I think Lucy needs more clothes, too – a wonderful way to use up those slightly-too-large-to-throw-away scraps.
xo!
I love Lucy’s hair and the sparkly crown! Styling hair on dolls has always been a little stressful for me. What type of yarn did you use? I love the fuzzy-ness of it!
tracey -
i believe the yarn is Rowan Kid Haze (i have since misplaced the label).
She is sooo cute! Will the pattern be up soon!? she would be fab as a christmas present! x
hi! I love this doll! I put a link in my blogg: yokos.blogg.se
Love her – would love to have a go for my niece..any pattern yet?