Adding More Movement To Your Dolls Using Simple Fabric Joints

Adding play value to your dolls by sewing them in such a way that there is more ease of movement, by using simple design details and techniques such as hinge-style doll joints and sewn joints.
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[@recreepy]

Your dolls and puppets are not just toys, they are works of art. You have put so much love and care into making them, and it shows. You are a wonderful artist!

[@Figandme]

You are so kind. Thank you!

[@juanaamaliacastillo2232]

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[@Figandme]

Thank you!

[@jadakowers590]

Thank you!

[@Figandme]

You're welcome!

[@tajhayes7841]

My wife is gnna LUV this!! THANK U 4 SHARING!!

[@Figandme]

Good to hear, hope she likes this technique.

[@genetmelesse7569]

you are amazing! i can watch enough of your video. Thank you for sharing.

[@Figandme]

You are welcome!

[@vanithaa.k.6743]

Thank you. A simple tip but so practical. . I am trying this out. .

[@Figandme]

Glad to hear that, I hope it works out well for you too.

[@achaley4186]

Exquisite work. 🙂❤⭐🙏🏼🎄

[@Figandme]

Thank you so much!

[@carmenmarquez-diaz2180]

I truly enjoyed your video, and ideas about hinged joints. I will be trying them out on my next doll. Thank you so much. 💓

[@Figandme]

You are so welcome!

[@honeyedlemons4969]

amazing art💖😱

[@Figandme]

Thank you!

[@teddy-3765]

Very useful. Many thanks! I hadn't thought to do a curved seam at the knee, but it looks so much nicer than the straight seam I've tried and discarded (because I don't like the look) in the past.

[@Figandme]

Amazing what such a small detail does to the look of the doll, right? Glad to be of service to you in your making journey.

[@teddy-3765]

@@Figandme it is absolutely amazing - thanks again

[@marialiebl9051]

❤

[@Figandme]

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[@susanajorquera1216]

❤me gusta mucho su trabajo gracias por enseñar. Chile

[@saharafsharnia2719]

thanke you

[@Figandme]

You are welcome 😊

[@geneaseymour2620]

Absolutely helpful. Thank you so much 😊

[@Figandme]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharonwright4479]

Beautiful work as always 😁 Thank you for sharing all your amazing work with us, your babies are truly beautifully amazing. I have made knee joints on my dolls in the past, but not the way yours looked, I much prefer this technique please take care,Thank you for sharing xxx

[@Figandme]

I am glad to hear that Sharon, thank you for letting me know.

[@dxdkaiser8519]

Nice and easy, thanks!

[@Figandme]

You're welcome!

[@rosemaryrolfe5050]

i will try this on my next creation thank you Fabs x

[@Figandme]

You're welcome Rose, hope you like it!

[@user-qx7cn4rl3w]

БлагоДарю!

[@Figandme]

Пожалуйста.

[@tinatinaa9104]

This Is beautiful👍😍thank you so much for the advice, love your work😍 soooo much

[@Figandme]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Dulceknits]

Excellent and very helpful video. I look forward to trying this method.

[@Figandme]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brendasumpter19]

Thank you 😊

[@Figandme]

You're welcome 😊

[@CarmenGonzalez-xr9de]

Thanks Fabs. Greetings and blessings from México 🤗

[@Figandme]

Same to you!

[@shelleycherry3853]

Excelente trabajo. Muchas gracias!!

[@Figandme]

Gracias Shelley. Que bueno oir que te gusta mi trabajo.

[@cindysouth3209]

Beautiful ❤️ Thank you for sharing this video. Blessings 😇

[@Figandme]

You are so welcome.

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[@marialiebl9051]

Vielen Dank für die tollen Puppenkinder liebe Grüße und bleibt Gesund

[@Figandme]

Thank you, same to you.

[@normaugalde1779]

Gracias me gusta aprender

[@Figandme]

Mis patrones con fotos paso a paso estan a mitad de precio este mes en mi tienda Etsy. Con cualquiera de ellos puedes aprender muchisimo. Encuentralos aqui: figandme.etsy.com

[@normaugalde1779]

@@Figandme hola que precio tienen los patrones ..gracias

[@Figandme]

@@normaugalde1779 tienen diferentes precios, los puedes ver en el link de la tienda

[@heidiann2435]

I love your gentle, easy instruction and quieting music. I am just embarking on making dolls. I know you have a family and other responsibilities. Can you share how you schedule your day so you have plenty of Time to work in your studio? It seems like my day dissolves like grains of sand on a river bank, and I cannot get time. How do you do it?

[@Figandme]

Hi Heidi, Thank you for your kindness in leaving this nice comment. Regarding my schedule, you have to understand this is my full time job, so no matter where I focus my attention, it is always devoted to something to do with doll making. Over the years I have tried to schedule my hours a certain way, but in all honesty it is pretty organic. Some days I am tired of sitting at the sewing machine, so I knit, design, order supplies, answer emails, clean the studio, sketch dolls, etc. Other times I spend the entire day editing videos for KZbin, Patreon or my online courses. The engine that powers it all is my absolute passion for making dolls, so I have to carve time out from working on them, to do all the little things my business entails. Having lots of fun ensures you do stay connected to your true calling though, so I am positive you will find a way! Wether that is setting an intention to devote some early hours to doll making only, or part of your weekend, etc. When I started, I worked mainly from 10 pm until 3 or 4 in the morning...until one day my children were much older and I could work only during the day time. I can work as little or as much as I like every day, so I do end up working a lot because I love it. Sending a warm hug and hoping you find a system that keeps you focused and creative.

[@BasedZoomer]

Can a doll with such joints stand? While it looks great for adding movement, it also looks like it sacrifices a lot of stiffness.

[@Figandme]

Well, if you are using the type of "hinge" joints on the legs, I assume you would want the sort of movement for a baby, who would not need to stand. If you use the type of joint at the knee, then the sort of feel you want for your doll is the one where she can comfortably sit with her knees bent...so therefore another no. I use the hinge joints on the arm/shoulder, when I use them on legs is for my baby doll pattern. I normally don't break the leg with the knee seam, I use it very rarely, because I do like my dolls to stand propped. When I need a doll that is fully mobile, then I sculpt around an armature.

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