Flat Dolls
A simple outline shape cut from a double layer of fabric produces a two dimensional or flat doll.
The stuffing provides the only depth; there are no gussets, darts or limbs.
These type of dolls were made popular by manufactures to advertise there products in the
nineteenth century.
There are various ways of getting the prints onto the fabric you can draw on the design and either
paint with fabric paints, crayons or textile pens. Permanent markers also work. You can print onto
transfer paper and iron your design on.
These dolls are both quick and inexpensive to make.
For each of the dolls which measures between 14cm to 16cm high you will need 30cm by 30cm of
cotton fabric, either transfer paper or fabric paints, pens or crayons, sewing thread and needle.
For the Dracula, Witch and the Day of the Dead dolls
If using the transfer paper, first print the designs onto the transfer paper then follow the instruction
on how to iron on to you fabric. Once printed on cut around your design leaving the seam
allowance.
If using pens or paint, trace or draw your design onto the fabric colour in the design and wait until
dry. Cut around the design leaving the seam allowance.
Pin right sides together making sure your designs line up. Machine stitch or back stitch all around
leaving the bottom edge open. Turn through the right way. Stuff the doll firmly then fold in the
seam on the bottom and over sew the opening.