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Sewing: updated Raggedy Anns
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updated Raggedy Anns

with p-tails

Instructions

I made my own pattern for this.
Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Toy

For: Children

Style: Retro / Vintage, Whimsical, Cute, Classic, Traditional

Materials

light weight velour & cotton

What was your inspiration?

I wanted an updated Raggedy Ann that was 3 dimensional not 2 like the original.

The nose is safety-locked and the lips & mouth are appliques & embroidered.
The hair is rooted in.

What are you most proud of?

It came out really cute.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Make it sturdy enough to go through the washer & drier.

 

14 comments

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Simple Sewer on craftsy.com
Simple Sewer
Apr 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
She is so cute! My older sister once made my twin sister Raggedy Ann Dolls for Christmas one year. Several years ago, I bought a Raggedy Ann Doll pattern and started it to make for my twin sister's little girls. Well, I'm just a beginner sewer really so I may need my older sister's help to finish them if the fabric is still okay. I love this one and I think I will have to show my older sister your projects. She's the one who told me about this site. Thanks for sharing! Valerie
NiceThreads on craftsy.com
NiceThreads
Apr 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
babies are attracted to the bright colors and big smile, so as long as you do that you can't go wrong, don't forget to tell the girls you put love inside
NiceThreads on craftsy.com
NiceThreads
Apr 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for the thumbs up! She's my own design but you could adapt any 3D doll pattern. SewSweetDolls has several and Vogue has one.
DonnaJM on craftsy.com
DonnaJM
Apr 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Is there a pattern available for this doll - it is adorable!
NiceThreads on craftsy.com
NiceThreads
Apr 05, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for the thumbs up! She's my own design but you could adapt any 3D doll pattern. Sew Sweet Dolls
Debielynn on craftsy.com
Debielynn
Dec 11, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
she so cute have to make my new granddaughter one because her daddy baby book has Raggedy and Andy on the front of is book at that time where I use to live there were only 300 people living in that town years ago and that why I have this baby book it had Andy on it, but I been looking for a new way to sew this. Now I have the big tall doll pattern and u can not fine it any were if so that good ... great job u did
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NiceThreads
Dec 11, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much. I have a picture of one I did in the original style posted, also.
eprice1688 on craftsy.com
eprice1688
Dec 01, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I can only congratulate you to this beautiful doll. As NiceThreads noted, I too have made one over 30 years ago for my son and being back in Switzerland I made one a couple of years ago for a little neighbouring girl. The reaction and excitement now and then is still the same!
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NiceThreads
Dec 01, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. When I had babies in the crib I would have a Raggedy Ann against the wall, held in place by the crib so that she was smiling down on the baby. The babies really responded to the bright colors & big smile, it seemed to be calming for them.
Debielynn on craftsy.com
Debielynn
Dec 11, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
you got that right..
Carsmystical on craftsy.com
Carsmystical
Nov 24, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
oh my gosh !!!! I had a raggedy ann and raggedy andy when I was a lil girl...Ive been looking everywhere to find a pattern. Thank you for the childhood memories, love her she is gorgeous....I now going to have to make 2, 1 each for my grandaughters. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.
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NiceThreads
Nov 24, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I have a pix of the classic one posted, as well. I've made those for my daughters & g-daughters. My daughter's is 30 yrs old & still looks good.
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e jeannette
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
It is so cute!
NiceThreads on craftsy.com
NiceThreads
Nov 23, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I gave one to my g-niece for her 1st b-day. Ive never seen such a reaction in my life!

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