“Endearing and Whimsical Folk Art Dolls”
$135
Katie Kendrick
Student Level: All levels*
NOT knit-picky type doll construction, these are folk art dolls. I find the process to be intuitive, forgiving, and very relaxing. There are no mistakes that cannot be altered into something unique and wonderful. You will learn how to draw a simple free hand pattern around a printed fabric face to achieve a pleasing size and shape. You will learn a couple of ways to outfit the doll form; a more technical way and the alternative, simply drawing and cutting shapes out freehand (my favorite!).
In this project workshop, most if not all students will leave class with a completed doll or one very near completion. How much you complete is dependent on whether the project is done entirely by hand or is done with a sewing machine. The amount of hand embellishment added will also influence that in this class.
Kit fee of $15 payable to instructor at beginning of class time includes: Paper for pattern making, Muslin for the doll body, Batting, Stuffing, Two of my folk art faces; one printed on muslin, one on paper, Iron-on fabric adhesive (Wonder Under or Heat N Bond), Words printed on fabric, Various images (birds for example) printed on fabric, Vintage buttons, small scraps of vintage lace and trim, charms, beads, Small pieces of vintage kimono silk, and scraps of vintage and new fabrics, Lightweight dyed silk for ripping into strips for hair or using in body construction
Instructor will Supply: A sewing machine, An extension cord, Iron, Fabric spray adhesive, Fabric glue, Baby Wipes, Paints and colored pencils for accentuating facial features, comprehensive handout
Supply List:
Sewing machine (I will bring one to share if you can’t bring one)
Extension cord for sewing machine
Iron (travel iron is perfect - large irons are great too, just heavier). I will have my little iron to share
Hand sewing needle and heavy thread for hand sewing
Embroidery needle and decorative threads and floss if you plan to do some fancywork
Fabric Scissors
Straight pins, heavy duty
Pencil
Fine point black sharpie or comparable pen for writing on fabric
Optional Supplies:
A face of your own choosing - if you want to use your own, transferred onto muslin – it should measure approximately 3.5” W x 4” L, although slight variations are no problem. I do include one of my fabric faces for you to use in your kit.
Words printed on fabric
Beads, costume jewelry pieces, charms, silk flowers, etc…
Questions? Email Katie at joyouslybecoming@earthlink.net
Web site: www.katiekendrick.com
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