More About Small Doll

I have had a lot of questions about how I did the hair on this 

Small Doll

It is a very rudimentary doll and

the hair is far from perfect.

Long strands of yellow embroidery floss were used to make the hair,
 sewed then through the top of the head on either side.
and pulled to make the log ends even.

They are gathered at the neck and bound together

with a sewing needle and more yellow floss

and secured to the neck.

Then they are braided tight and bound together

with the needle and floss to secure the braid.

Then the rough ends were snipped even. 

I am a little embarrassed to show you ... 

... here is the back of the doll.

As you can see,  little doll needs more hair.

If I were to try this again,

I think I would try to make a long part in the back

by adding more long strands of floss folded in half.

It would make for a much fatter braid, though,

and that might be hard to handle.

The pink and blue floss is where the knots are tied

from the eyes and mouth.

You can also see the slit in the back sewn closed.

Well, that is all I got for you.

I am sure anyone who really wants to make one of these dolls

will find ways to improve the pattern.

I would love to see your dolls.

I am sure I would be inspired.

Thanks to all who left kind words on my original post.

The huge piles around the house are melting.

The guys did a good job shoveling us out.

Spring will be a bit delayed here but it is coming.

The maple tree with the broken branches had leaf buds 

Our big rhododendron bushes on the side of our house have a lot of damage, too.

There will a major clean up in the yard.

Nonetheless, I am counting our blessings and looking forward to spring. 

Happy Sewing!