The publishers of My Rag Doll have very kindly sent Feeling Stitchy a copy of My Rag Doll to review. My Rag Doll by Corinne Crasbercu of Made in France fame, shows you how to make a traditional rag doll, how to customise its hair, embroider a range of different faces and how to make a whole wardrobe of clothes, shoes and accessories.
I like how many different clothing options there are, from more traditional dolls in pretty dresses to the more themed bride doll (which I think would make a great wedding gift), ballerina doll (perfect for a ballet obsessed girl) and fairy doll. All the dolls in the book are girls but there is a dungaree pattern and I think you could probably adapt the hair and face embroidery to turn one of the dolls into a boy if you wanted to.
The book is gorgeously photographed and I loved how the various fabric options were displayed however there are no pictures or photographs of the actual steps in making the dolls and clothes and I think these would have been useful for people who are new to making this type of toy. I definitely plan on making one of these dolls (I was planning to for this review but unfortunately time got away from me) but I think, for me personally at least, there's going to be a fair bit of Googling for instructions on how to tea dye fabric and videos for making the hair, as both techniques are quite new to me and I'm more of a visual learner.
If you would like an opportunity to have a go at making some of these heirloom toys, leave a comment below, the closing date for entries is midnight on 25th April, UK time, the competition is open internationally.
I'd love to win this book and give this a try :)
ReplyDeleteThese heirloom dolls are adorable and their clothing is darling too!
ReplyDeleteAw, cute. I have new grandbabies due in Oct. (twins) and I would love to make a doll or two.
ReplyDeleteRag dolls are so much fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make some dolls for my grandaughter and nieces
ReplyDeleterag dolls are so lovely to treasure i had one my gran made called topsy now long since gone but i did love her
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun looking book! I do a lot of stuffed toy/doll sewing so this is right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteI don't have experience making dolls, but would be game to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteMy mum used to make dolls. I have a granddaughter due this summer, and I would like to continue the tradition.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make some of these for my niece. Her birthday is coming and these are perfect.
ReplyDeletelooks so lovely , Last summer I've made a doll my daughter and she sleeps every night with that doll...I would love to make a doll from your book!
ReplyDeleteThese dolls are so adorable :) I'd love to give making one a go! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great pattern.Reminds me of the dolls my Mom made for me and my children.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make one of these dolls.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make a rag doll. I haven't made any since I was small. I made a few hand sewn dolls and outfits when I was 9 or 10. They weren't bad for one so young. Strangely I haven't made any since.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make rag dolls for my granddaughters and this book looks amazing
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful doll! I would love to make these for my girls! Thank you for the chance to win:)
ReplyDeleteI just found out today that my sister is pregnant - I'd love to make her one of these!
ReplyDeleteHI, looks like a very neat book-love to win it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway+HAPPY SPRING!
I'm with you, I'm also a visual learner! I like instructions with photos or videos!
ReplyDeleteThe dolls are so sweet......and I love the clothes!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! My daughter would LOVE to make one of those dolls!
ReplyDeleteThese dolls & clothes are ADORABLE!!! Would make several for my Grangirlie!!! Know she will have soooo much fun!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis book is so adorable, I really hope I win!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book,love that there is a nice wardrobe for a fun rag doll that I will have fun making. I have my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely book! The dolls are precious!
ReplyDeleteThese are really cute dolls! I've been planning to make a rag doll for my daughter for months now. Maybe this book would get me moving!
ReplyDeleteThe dolls are lovely, and life the clothes too. This book will look lovely in my craft room đŸ˜ƒ
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely book. I've sewn a few bits and bobs but never a rag doll - would love to have a go!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this opportunity! I am so in love with the dolls and designs in this book, I have been following the tour and enjoying the new blogs I'm finding! Yours is gorgeous - now to read some more!
ReplyDeleteThe dolls in this book look fantastic! I love the photograph of the dolls wardrobe with all the dresses hanging up. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteFun! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe book is really gorgeous. Thanks for this chance.
ReplyDeleteThis looks a fabulous book - I'd love to make a doll for my new great niece!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is getting almost old enough for dolls so I would love to start making her some!
ReplyDeleteI'm a total visual learner too, I can read and read instructions but with out photos or some type of diagram, it just goes right over my head.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, would love to make a rag doll for my Grandaughter
ReplyDeleteThe dolls and their clothes are adorable, I would love to make one of these doll for my three years old daughter. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book.
ReplyDeleteLaura
Everybody I know is having babies, these would make a lovely gift.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such an inspirational book. I have a few friends and family members with little ones that would love a doll. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThose dolls are cute. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book!
ReplyDeleteLovely book! Thanks for the giveaway. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a go at making one of these for my daughter. When I was a little girl my mum made my sister and I dolls similar to these and they were and still are very special to us both.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! thanks for the review and giveawaw!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks absolutely precious! I'd love a chance to make one of these dolls for me (my girls are grown)! Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win - a great giveaway
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting this giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to make dolls just like these for my nieces! I had no idea where to start, but this book would be the perfect guide!
ReplyDeleteDoes this publication have a website? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made a doll in many, many years. I would love to try one of these. They look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh How much fun would this be!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I'd love to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this, thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThese dolls look so cute that I would like to have a go at them directly. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway! Good luck to all - but hope I win...:-)
ReplyDeleteI love making rag or cloth dolls--there's just something timeless about them and this book seems to have a good range of clothes to go with it...very important in the dollie world!
ReplyDeleteThis book was already on my wishlist. I love the dolls and I would loe to make one (or more) for my daughter!
ReplyDeleteI've never made one! It would be great to try some of these... they look so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable book! Thanks for making it available to your readers.
ReplyDeleteI have a little girl who I wold love to sew a doll for.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance, what a gorgeous book and such sweet dolls! I'd love to try my hand at making them :) LOVE that doll wardrobe photo <3
ReplyDeleteI think making the doll clothes in this book would be so much fun. I'd be tempted to work out matching outfits for my great-nieces and their babies.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for a chance to win. I can't wait to look at this book when it comes out.
ReplyDeleteIt's ages since I made a rag doll. I love the traditional look of these lovely dolls, and yet they look up to date and not too quirky. I think I would enjoy making one. Thanks for the chance of winning.
ReplyDeleteThese remind me of the wonderful dolls my mother used to make.
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely loving doll making lately, and these lovely dolls would delight my girls!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks amazing... I I bought some fabrics that would make a very cute doll dress.
ReplyDeleteLovely. Count me in!!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE the opportunity to win this book so I can start making these lovely dolls for my little daughter. Thanks heaps for the chance to win xx
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this book! It looks just so charming! Thanks for the sneak-peek!
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely, and modern-looking too! So many people think "rag doll" and picture ratty, ugly things with very little detail, let alone a wardrobe. I would love to make some of these, and I love the little shoes! I'm at the age where everyone I know is having a baby, and one of these would be a great gift for a boy or girl!
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