Making dolls is a special kind of creativity. Not everyone who is keen on needlework will decide to create a toy, especially if the elegant uniqueness that is endowed with, for example, the Snowball doll is required. These lovely creations, which were invented by the craftswoman Tatyana Konne, probably conquered the whole world. They are loved, collected. And many are trying to copy them.
Nice features
Doll Snowball is a charming resident of a toy country. From the entire diversity of the world of textile dolls, Tatyana Konne's toys stand out at first sight - they have disproportionately large legs and stylized faces, on which there are only two eyes marked with small, closely spaced beads. It is believed that Snezhka dolls got their name precisely because of such special feet - big legs evoke thoughts of the Bigfoot. But this is where the similarity with the mythical character ends. But the cute name - the Snowball doll - the toy received and carries it to all ends of the globe.
Start from the beginning
For those who like to needlework, the development of a new kind of creativity always brings something new - skills, knowledge, results, passion. The art of making dolls is an unusual field of activity, especially if the result should be a copy of a famous model.
The Snowball doll workshop begins with the selection and preparation of materials. Initially, these interior toys were made, and the originals are made all the time, only from natural fabrics - thick cotton knitwear or flesh-colored linen serves as the basis of the doll. As a filler, the creator of the Snowball doll recommends using holofiber or synthepuh rather than cotton wool. Vata is a weighty material, it falls off and is compacted into heavy pieces that will ruin the appearance of the toy. You will also need threads for sewing to match the fabric, yarn for hair, fabrics for clothes, thick cardboard or plastic cut with scissors, small accessories for the doll.
Pattern of a doll-millipede
An interesting toy is the Snowball doll. Her pattern consists of the usual details - head, arms, legs, body. But here the result of the work will be a surprisingly cute little millipede. All details should be laid out on the fabric, not forgetting to pair paired in a mirror image. An increase of 5 mm at the seams is also necessary.
Features tailoring Snowballs
Tatyana Konne's big-doll doll is unusual in its appearance. It is obtained thanks to the features of the details of the toy. But it’s not enough to tailor parts of the body; The handles and body are sewn along the contour along the wrong side, except for small sections, so that the part can be turned out and stuffed with filler. All seam allowances are cut at intervals of 3-5 mm for even, smooth seams. Details are turned on the front side and are packed quite tightly with holofiber. Holes are sewn with hidden stitches. The legs are stitched along the lower leg. Before stitching the feet with the legs, you need to attach cardboard or plastic parts to them. Only then these two parts are sewn together with a blind seam. By the way, shoes for the Snowball doll are made according to the same pattern.
The head of the doll, according to the proposed pattern, consists of three parts. They are sewn together like this:
- two parts of the nape should be sewn together;
- then, having folded the parts with the front sides, connect the face and the back of the head, leaving a neck hole in the bottom of the head;
- all allowances for the seams must be cut so that the seams fit evenly and accurately, without creases.
Then you should turn the head of the doll on the front side. Fill the head with a syntepuh, connect the head and body and carefully sew them together, trying to make the seam as less noticeable as possible. Assemble all parts of the doll into a single whole.
Face and hair
Doll Snowball is a special toy. Her face is indicated only by bead eyes and a delicate blush. Eyes can be made in different ways - sew two small beads, draw with acrylic paint, make decorative knots from threads. Blush on the cheeks is applied with pastel or real blush. Hair is much harder. For doll hairs, different materials are used - from natural hair to ordinary yarn. Having cut the skeins of the required length, they are sewn manually with small stitches along the contour, filling the necessary space. Snowball's hair is braided into braids, twisted ponytails, left loose. Experienced needlewomen have a little secret: in order for the doll’s hair to be curly, you should use threads from a loose knitted fabric.
Fashion doll
The Snowball doll is, undoubtedly, big legs and a stylized face. But another remarkable feature of these toys is that they are very, very smart. Every detail of clothes, shoes, hats, jewelry, accessories that a particular doll has is thought out to the smallest detail. Not only should everything be done with the utmost accuracy, realism is the basis of the wardrobe of the Snowball doll. She, by the way, is a great fashionista and will never refuse to dress up in accordance with the last word of fashion. Creating outfits for big-dolls is a separate type of hobby, it is very exciting, with its secrets and features.
Doll Snowball is an amazing resident of the toy world. She became popular and loved due to her unusual, but very cute appearance. These toys adorn many homes around the world. But for a real needlewoman, it’s not difficult to make a Snowball doll with your own hands if you apply maximum accuracy and love to your work. Good luck