Soft doll tutorial

Does anyone have a tutorial for a soft doll?  I am just starting to sew and cannot make up a pattern.  I have to have something to follow

thanks.

I don't know of any tutorials, but there are alot of kits you can buy. 
Here's the link to a popular thread regarding this style of doll:  http://sewmamasew.com/forum/index.php?topic=215.0

Some places will even send you the pattern before you buy the kit!  Maybe the way to go...

Here's the link to the free pattern and tutorial for the Black Apple Doll on MS:

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/black-apple-doll?autonomy_kw=black%20apple%20doll&rsc=header_1

It's cute and easy to make. 

Oh, I just looked at that Black Apple doll tutorial on MS and I'm so excited! I've actually been looking for a soft doll tutorial, too. I'm so glad I happened upon this discussion. Thanks!

I printed this one off to try too!!

Just a tip that I caught when I watched it on MS that she shared that is not on the directions...trace the arms and legs on fabric, then sew on the line, THEN cut it out.  Makes it a lot easier than trying to sew little pieces.  She also shared she puts a little rice in the bottom of the body part if you want it to sit.  I've made one so far and it's a fun gratifying project (ie turns out like you expect).    I'm going to make some more for gifts.

I love wee wonderfuls - she is so clever. Not so many "doll" dolls - do you know what I mean  - but lots of lovely softies.http://weewonderfuls.typepad.com/wee_wonderfuls/store/downloads.html

This is just what I've been looking for for my nieces for Christmas... Thanks for sharing!

Great idea for Christmas gifts...  Thanks for the links ladies!

thanks for the links.  i am SO excited to try them.

i love those wee wonderfuls dolls.  i printed off her patterns for the bunny and kitty.  her dolls are really cute.

I was having troubles getting my daughter to sleep, so along with story time and a back rub, I made a lavender-infused sleep doll to help her get to dreaming.  You can check out my blog for the tutorial and free pattern.  It's an easy project and you'll even get to try your hand at easy embroidery!



 http://myhouseboutique.typepad.com/where_life_is_handmade_an/2008/10/robyn-is-here.html

very  cool.  thank you!

Yeah, I just sewed two dolls based on the black apple doll pattern, and they turned out great. They are skinnier than intended though, because I didn't know the helpful tip from the MS segment, that no seam allowance was included (ie, sew along the lines, THEN cut it out). That explains it! But they are still very cute.

Check my blog for a list of free patterns. Or search google.com with the search term "free cloth doll pattern". There are a ton of them out there. Try thedollnet.com or dollmakersjourney.com. They have a ton of free patterns. Hope this helps you.

There are some more patterns here - http://missyballance.typepad.com/crafty_carnival/

And try this new site - http://www.softiemaking.com/