I restored a nearly 100-year-old doll | Mary Ann Effanbee 1928 Restoration

[@makkabeech]

There's something really heartwarming about seeing a toy that was most likely very dear to a child being treated so well and cleaned up.

[@GeorgiaGeorgette]

Beautiful comment.

[@katarinatibai8396]

😘Yes -and than she become so beautifull after the work. ❤❤❤ So nice to look at.

[@willymonka4746]

Or no Like, i has some toys and i didn't like playing because i had no Friends as a kid

[@polarisedelectrons]

Might not have been very dear to a child, though. Many children receive toys they don't really care anything about.

[@girlscanbedrummers5449]

@@polarisedelectrons true, but this doll looks like she's been on a few adventures. I'm sure another child loved her after.

[@lotjesdotjesreborns]

Hi I am a doll doctor from the Netherlands, I am currently retoring a doll from the 1930s and it is giving me a lot off brain trouble. So glad I found you on KZbin so I can watch how you do things, learning a lot. Thank you!

[@piratessalyx7871]

Good luck, I restore dolls too, I think we all learn from each other tips and tricks! Always good to learn!

[@bratzliplogical]

Imagine in 100 years someone restoring this doll again

[@arelcrest]

😳🤯🥺💗💖💕

[@-lucid3626]

🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@punishedbarca761]

Doll of Theseus

[@shiloallard186]

That would be surprising

[@DetLeveneBlandselvSlik]

"I restored a restored nearly 200 year old doll | Mary Ann Effenbee 1928-2021 (Auction is LIVE)" I think its gonna be wild

[@thomasplouffe326]

Can we just Imagine this doll was alive, in the beginning going “oh I’m ok the sooner I get thrown away the better” then getting taken apart going” yea I will never be pretty again tear me to pieces” then seeing herself in the mirror with beautiful skin and a outfit then bursts into tears going “ thank you thank you so much!”

[@whytheheckarewedoinginhere1886]

Why did you made me cry.

[@museedeleglise8127]

Thanks I'm crying

[@thecreative2781]

there are good people in this world after all

[@XxInfinityxXTimer]

this is pixar gut punching, happy but emotional teary eyes level

[@leighreinhart6185]

Pixar could do a short on that.

[@MeganOliveri]

I was enjoying the video, but then you started talking and I was like “he has a fun personality” and THEN you did the Babish thing and I died and went into another dimension. I loved this video so much.

[@duanemadeit9460]

Let me know when you return from your dimensional trip!

[@BeepbopMF]

I died as well xD

[@sandragraves1177]

I disagree. Give the guy a break

[@16taysia]

What Babish thing??

[@V_Rosez]

@@sandragraves1177 they are saying they enjoyed that portion.

[@pogostix6097]

From one self-taught doll clothes tailor to another: Heat fuse hem tape. Especially the kind with a paper backing. It will keep you from pulling your hair out. If you ever decide to make clothes for smaller dolls, hemming stuff by hand can be... challenging.

[@duanemadeit9460]

Thank you so much!

[@Faesharlyn]

"Stitch witchery" has helped me with many hems lol

[@julzmgrforll7278]

@@Faesharlyn and is super fun to say.

[@Palitato]

@@duanemadeit9460 Also for styling hair- a round metal chopstick, heated up with a flat iron, makes a perfect tiny curling rod.

[@TheHamadanners]

Knotchs and reliefs also help

[@Mari-gq2jp]

"I, however, will be as kind as I can be." **Proceeds to take out knife**

[@calitheweirdo]

Lol

[@Yaya-dm7ww]

Hey you stole my comment 😂😂😂

[@Mari-gq2jp]

@@Yaya-dm7ww .... I did?

[@booknerd234]

I know, I literally said, "wtf? no" when he did that

[@olgasoto6610]

!brillante¡

[@talonora]

You even gave her, her voice back! Have to admit dolls scare the crap out of me but you did a wonderful job and if it is haunted I am sure the spirit is happy! Lol

[@debbiejohnson2789]

You did a beautiful, fantastic job on this poor doll. It brought tears to my eyes the way you restored her like she was just bought off the shelf in a high end doll shop. Thank you for giving her back her dignity! Bless you, Sir for all you do in restoration. We need more people like you!

[@babydolphins1239]

Omg please do more old doll restorations

[@vickyjuarez1174]

Its ok I colect them

[@diannemarshall4078]

My first time! You are so talented step by step and the History of this beautuful doll. Your a doll ! I wish you luck and blessings. It was a blessing to watch your skills you are changing the world and reminding all of us the past and how we need to take responsiblity to preseve beautiful things of our past and to remind us of what a wasteful society we have become and to do something about it. You have opened the eyes of many through your vision of this Beautiful Doll. Thank you.

[@duanemadeit9460]

I so appreciate your kind words and support, Dianne. Thank you.

[@xvihata]

Going from the Insider version to the full version makes me appreciate the restoration even more. While I liked the professional tight-knit kind of video Insider released, I much prefer the humorous, whimsical and artsy side you bring to the table. Plus your spin on Binging with Babish was hilarious. Can't wait for the next video!

[@lchristoffer]

Oh boy, did you bring me back to my doll-making days in the 80s. I made both porcelains and compo dolls and loved every minute of it! So sad that popularity and places to go to do this are all gone. No supplies anymore either. Wish it would come back!!!

[@VerneditheSnail]

It's a shame. I wish I could have made my own custom dolls out of porcelain or composite.

[@KaylaandAjw]

I also restore dolls from the 30s, it's like having your own museum inside of your home.

[@rosy1586]

I kind of died a little when you brushed out her hair. Overall really neat thanks for sharing!

[@모모-k1x6t]

It was pincurled so you're supposed to brush it out

[@AmiableSheep]

@@모모-k1x6t yeah but youre meant to style as you go..it was the only part of the video were I just felt like 'no! 😱'

[@marilyndee731]

I loved this whole process, but brushing, cutting, and styling her hair while she's dressed in her lovely new outfit -- why?!?! :-)

[@morganjames5180]

A hard core heavy metal guy lovingly repairing and making cute pretty twee dolls., with hearts and flowery clothes.... You're messing with my head ! 😄😄😄

[@duanemadeit9460]

Mission accomplished

[@morganjames5180]

@@duanemadeit9460 😄😄

[@DarkwingSnark]

I hope the doll was nearby as you were swearing while sewing. That's just a really amusing mental image to imagine a little girl just sitting there as their parent is swearing up a storm-- as they stare all wide eyed and smiling.

[@hicestinfernum6185]

I love stuff like this..like so much. I saw this on Snapchat and immediately came here to watch the full video.

[@mariella4151]

I saw this on snapchat too!!

[@vivianabarrios8396]

Saaaame!!!

[@rengab137]

Same!

[@nataliajmaya8675]

Me too!! Just subbed:)

[@veronicamileski3714]

Same here, I swiped away and lost the video on snap and was so mad, but I’m happy I was able to find this channel. :)

[@pennydreadfull]

As a collector of old dolls, thank you for saving her! Fabulous job!

[@lisabanaszak293]

I have this doll. She has some of the same issues. I have so many from 1921 -1975. I have two FloraDora’s from 1864. Watching you repair is so relaxing.

[@duanemadeit9460]

I would love to see photos of her! [e-mail]

[@lisabanaszak293]

I will take some pics this week. I also have celluloids, Orvings, whimsy (4) I have lots of 50’s dolls I actually don’t know how many dolls I have atm. I’ll send you some pics

[@АлексД-э5н]

Настоящий мужчина, может ВСЕ! Даже ювелирно отреставрировать 100 летнюю куклу самостоятельно и сшить для нее наряд! Браво! У вас волшебные руки!

[@KingOfGaymes]

I love seeing doll restorations, it makes me so happy to see a worn down doll be brought back to life ❤️ Also that pink wood filler was like magic omg

[@randomrat3768]

I’m sure the demon who lives in the doll really appreciated the makeover. 😉 loves the video! From ugly doll left in a box for hundred years to pretty doll every collector would love.

[@randomrat3768]

Thanks for the likes!

[@Vtiredtm]

The babish bit went on for a perfect amount of time, it was absolutely hilarious

[@sueh3236]

Bravo! Fabulous job--may I suggest a book called "The Dolls Dressmaker" which has all the basic patterns and directions on how to make different outfits from basic patterns. Also, Tulle is your best friend when doing those tiny seams. :-)

[@boodledoo1]

You made an old lady cry 😊 All i could think of was the little girl she originally belonged to and what she would think if she could see her today. What a precious work of art.

[@duanemadeit9460]

Thank you for watching!

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

She's darling! Those pink knees are killing me! Loved the raspberry tea dye!

[@TheWhiteGyrfalcon]

Lovely job on the old doll brought back to her former glory! Heart warming too and precious to watch a pair of large man hands carefully and gently working on this pretty girl!

[@samanthadean1083]

Darling, you are getting my like just for the Edna impersonation!!! No capes!!!

[@micah5962]

"I'm not Russian, I'm Italian" has me in tears, I already love your content and this is my first time watching lmfao

[@velazquez863]

She just gorgeous, it’s so wonderful to be able to put something like this back to it’s glory. I have a few dolls that need this type of TLC. You are very talented

[@bcgrote]

Very good job! Her outfit, her lil pink knees, oh, she's sweet again!

[@oikaka07]

I fr jus came from the insider on snap XD Luveeddddd it

[@deltaloraine]

I don’t even like dolls, and yet I started crying at the reveal

[@cdula26]

I however will be as kind as I can “proceeds to start cutting it apart” 😂

[@duanemadeit9460]

It do be like that sometimes

[@TVforFish]

watching you fix up old toys reminds me of being a kid, dirt poor, only having my parents' broken old toys or cheap dollar store dinosaurs to play with, and eventually learning i could "doctor" them when their legs snapped off or the fabric tore. mom collected different fabric then never used any of it, and i had access to this, needles, thread, glues, all the very very basic things to (very poorly lol) fix them up with, but no one to teach me how to do it better. i would try to make clothes for them, even. no matter the species. even the reptiles and frogs. im still dirt poor and took up digital painting/illustration instead because its practically free to do in supplies, and im almost 30 now so i havent doctored a toy in a couple decades, but boy this really made me remember how much i actually enjoyed fixing them up, even if they only had literal unmatching-but-close-enough-colored patches sewn on them or obvious paint blobs. its cool seeing you do what i didnt realize still immensely satisfies my brain, only 100x better edit, forgot to mention that i appreciate the fact the thumbnail for this isnt photoshopped or misleading to hell and back.

[@witchvideofly]

I love these old dolls. I think they look so pretty when someone brings them back.

[@KaquolMeliReno]

You did a wonderful job!

[@dreehd7204]

C'mon !! He deserved more viewers and subscribers. Because his content is so satisfying.

[@saoirserose2696]

I adore the Effanbee dolls, my grandma gave me recreated Patsy Ann for Christmas in the late 90’s and I cherish her to this day

[@lgk8469]

Волшебно! Вернули к жизни куклу с почти столетней историей! Это замечательно! Респект мастеру!

[@doctordolldesigns4009]

There is just so much skill involved here. I absolutely love that you restored her and also made her an outfit! What?!

[@marcoslofrano094]

Seeing you Customizing and restoring toy is so relaxing. Once your videos end, I always play them again, and again and again.

[@d14551]

Wow, she's gorgeous, fabulous work!!

[@karagrinn]

Thank you so much for bringing this poor doll back to life! I can feel tears in my eyes now 🥺🥰 you have golden hands

[@ironbat-99]

You know something's real good when it feels like a 5 minute video rather than nearly half an hour. This was beautiful to watch. The whole detailed process was amazing. And I'm assuming the doll has been sold since the page isn't up anymore. Hopefully he gave it to a museum or something where they could've set it up for display. Plus, I think he would've received much more for it.

[@duanemadeit9460]

Thank you so much. It went for $300 and was quite a hard sell, believe it or not.

[@ironbat-99]

@@duanemadeit9460 Congrats! I'm glad you received something for it. Keep up the great work, sir!

[@linasayshush]

This is so amazing! You gave this little doll her dignity back.

[@jonathankamysek7998]

beautiful it shows that we can take old stuff and restore it back to what it would have looked like back in the past all those years ago ands from back then playing with old toys and dolls of how they were played with back then :)

[@yvonnescholey8972]

It’s lovely to see what must have been a treasured possession brought back to life with such skill and care, well done👏👏👏👏

[@NeccoWecco]

She's so pretty. I can imagine my grandparents playing with dolls like these

[@shiloallard186]

Beautiful man I’m sure the original owner of this doll would be happy that their doll got brought back like new.

[@lorrainemarliese5255]

Oh my goodness, I'm blown away by your craftsmanship and attention to detail!! She's absolutely gorgeous now...I hope she went to a good home and will have a chance to live her best life 💕

[@jishkacrabby1]

She looks beautiful. Watching you restore her was in equal parts relaxing and fascinating, thank you for this amazing video.

[@lizziematteri4218]

I love how you're having a conversation with a doll😂🤣... I'm sure more of us are doing this during shelter in place due to Covid.

[@wrenwoodward9626]

I admire you working on fun side projects like this, and I love that you are achieving your acting lifestyle. THAT'S AWESOME 😲. YYYYYAAAAASSSS. I love acting too but it's a struggle with depression, anyways KEEP GOING MY MANSSSSS. When life shuts a door...open it again. It's a door. That's how they work.

[@agneschryst2504]

You really were kind to this sweet dolly. She was so raggedy! Probably from being well loved. I enjoyed this so much. You've got big heart, sir!! And when you started talking to and cursing out the sewing machine, I was in love, lol! MS Made It is hilarious too. I subscribed in two seconds😊

[@MultiCrackerjacker]

Well that was amazing. Gotta say, I was giggling when you “worked” on her hair. And you have yourself a new subscriber ❤️🇨🇦

[@suitov]

Theatrical creator as a day job? No wonder you're so good at sewing, because that clothing blew my mind. Mary Ann has STYLE. Love your sense of humour and love seeing someone's once-loved toy get the care she deserves.

[@juliemix3373]

Duane, This is so beautiful! The reveal made me cry. Such a talent you have. I subscribed. Cheers

[@cantankeroushousewife2942]

I love Efanbee dolls, my grandmother used to get me a new one every year. They were from the 80s. Watching this made me cry in the beautiful memory of my grandmother. She was a classy lady I miss dearly. The tears were good ones though, you did a gorgeous job in the restoration!

[@The_Starkindler]

I don't know why, but there is something so sweet and endearing about the care and effort you put into making her whole again. Also bonus points for your sense of humor, that earned a sub. And then I about died at the Babish homage. This was a fascinating and satisfying process to watch, thank you for sharing! (Also, I hope she fetched a good price at auction!)

[@debbieatkins7895]

She is beautiful. I am in awe of your work. Your craftsmanship is outstanding. She went from being old and tired to young and revived. I love the detail that you used, even down to her hand made clothing, just outstanding. Please keep doing this. And I will keep watching.

[@rebeccadeverick7818]

You did a marvelous job on that doll! She's adorable.

[@Steampunksaly]

Great work - when Edna Mode retires you should apply and there’s nothing wrong with capes

[@knucklescapricorn31]

The doll turned out beautifully. I hope it goes to a loving home

[@the1_grammy503]

Duane! You did an incredible job remaking this doll. She reminds me of a doll I played with as a child. (61 years ago!) So glad to see another one of your videos. It only took KZbin a month to notify me of this video.🙄 So unreliable. But I so enjoyed it. Let's get together real soon. And I hope that place where you want to work calls you. You're amazing. Oh! I like your choice of music. Nice and relaxing. Also, you've got mad sewing skills. Just wow.

[@Faesharlyn]

This was really fun! I laughed, I cried, i even shouted "oh no!" Reading "human hair wig" and seeing the glue gun. A rollercoaster that brought us into the station with a gorgeous glow-up for this lovely little lady

[@duanemadeit9460]

Thank you so so much for this heartfelt comment!

[@Faesharlyn]

@@duanemadeit9460

[@hilariecalijo4643]

The care and thoughtfulness that you put into this is so beautiful. This was a little child’s doll that the loved and carried around and put to sleep. Thank you , happy I found this channel.

[@duanemadeit9460]

I’m happy you found it too!!!

[@mariarandolph8402]

She is so beautiful! Did not exspect such beauty.

[@gloriabrese8197]

I have a 1950+ Mdm Alexander 10.5" Ballerina Cissette that needs restoring and re- stringing. Which is why I did a search on KZbin to begin with. BUT... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on bringing this Effanbee doll back to life. She is now perfect and ready for another 100 years ! The video warmed my heart ❤. 🙋 Nana in se OK usa

[@spoonsandspoons2454]

I have a feeling you're channel's going to blow up, man. This is the first time I've watched any of your videos, and I can tell you've got what it takes.

[@CarolsCurrentObsession]

The collar is typically done using a thin cheesecloth as the lining ~ cut one collar, one lining, stitch all along the outside (right sides together), trim stitched edge to just under 1/4", & flip inside out ~ smooth and iron, voilá, your collar is ready to be attached to the coat. I have to say though ~ for not being at ease with the sewing, you did an AMAZING job! And her hairdo, hairbow and slouch hat just took the cake!

[@AleyBat13]

OMG, the absolute skill of this man!

[@sweets4mimi]

Muuuuaaaaahhhh flatiron for the Seams on doll clothes GENIUS holy cow ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@dochubbell]

Wow, just Wow! You restores a piece of history with care, skill and attention to historical detail. I wonder just how rare this doll is, and if restoring it will appeal to collectors Any idea? Great impressive work.

[@Rietto]

She looks so beautiful when you finished with her, it's wonderful to see a forgotten, once-loved toy given new life!

[@katiesunshine6188]

Amazing! You are incredibly talented! C'mon Rhett & Link, hire the man!

[@duanemadeit9460]

It’s all I want 😂😅

[@elenap15227]

I love how you outsource certain things like the shoes md socks. Often its just the better choice. Great work. The doll looks loveley!

[@makeupandmusicgirl]

Found you on Snapchat and had to look you up! Love watching stuff like this. Edit: having watched this all the way through, you did such a great job! I had no idea how much went into restoring things. And you did it with so much respect to the original. Also a man that can sew?! Call me 😂

[@cecemepls0]

I honestly LOVE how this was a painting tutorial, sewing tutorial, cooking tutorial AND hairstyling tutorial all in one. 👏🏼 We love a multi-talented king ✨ Lmao this video was so fun to watch 😂 Thank you!!!!

[@duanemadeit9460]

Thank you for watching!

[@anthonyaddison2383]

1928, that was the same year when steamboat willie came out.

[@NoLifeTillLeather]

🤯

[@britainluver431]

@4Freedom4All 1927 was when talkies began with "The Jazz Singer."

[@britainluver431]

@4Freedom4All True.

[@thefrigolifam6307]

yep that was almost 93 years ago can you believe it

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

Wow… the transformation is amazing. That doll was once loved by a child and the years were certainly not kind to the poor doll. You made her look like she just came off the assembly line in 1928. Well done

[@jadejeffree7384]

I loved this!.I love seeing dolls brought back to life.You're a genius.🥰

[@skyhunk]

Wow! You are certainly multitalented!! Not only a painter (with both paintbrush and airbrush), but also a tailor as well! In addition there's a mechanical knowledge and a curiosity to research historical artifacts to ensure accuracy. Oh, I almost forgot -- hairdresser talent. The amount of man-hours put into this makes the final result worth a pretty penny (as they say). Very impressive!

[@joshybosley391]

I have a question about the stuffing: does it go "bad" after a certain amount of time?

[@duanemadeit9460]

Sometimes! It depends on the stuffing. The more organic it is, the more susceptible it is to that. Like, a lot of older dolls will use things like wood chips, sawdust, or different kinds of seeds or ground meals.

[@julieroberts2757]

I don't think I've ever thought so many complementary things about someone in such a short period of time. Great video and I'm amazed that this isn't your profession. Very impressive. thanks for spreading joy.

[@krissirg]

Please do more vintage doll restrations I would love to see

[@missyd5016]

Duane, what you have done for this little sweetie, is absolutely amazing. For a doll so old, you have brought beauty & life back to Mary Anne. To think that, if she wasn't as old as she is, she would bring joy to another child once again. You sir, are a genius. 💕

[@JzyJay_]

honestly tho im not complaining i like dis stuff

[@AouliStars]

No matter how creepy some people will say this doll is, its wholsome and amazing that you fixed her up and put so much love and care into her! It makes me smile 😁

[@KaynarRuhso]

Wow, I hope to see more stuff from you. Well done.

[@Julia-un4du]

She is beautiful!! I am very impressed by your talent and attention to detail. I will watch you again. My age allows me to appreciate the doll. Keep doing what you love!!

[@duanemadeit9460]

Thank you Julia!

[@ashswan2661]

« I will be as kind as I can be » *Starts cutting her leg*

[@blackcosmos]

U did a phenomenal job not only restoring the doll but also u were diligent with the reconstruction of her clothing. Bravo to u! 👋👋

[@AlfredoVallejoZ]

This is so beautiful! Bring her to life again. :D

[@reginalutman5153]

I have restored 2 Shirley Temple composition dolls from the 1930’s. I find toothpicks work great for making eyelashes and eyebrows! I love restoring dolls!!❤️

[@hananalobaidli4312]

I have watched this at least 10 times

[@rowenawragg3903]

If you need to make a collar, it is so much easier to cut two out and sew them right sides together, clip into the curve and turn right sides out, press, then sandwich the neck of the coat in between and sew. No more fiddly hems. If the material is thick cut the second layer out of something thinner or it could be too bulky. The finished look was great. I was impressed you dyed the material, I've never had much luck with that. The Beret your friend made was the perfect finishing touch. I have just discovered your channel as it was in my recommendations. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@thegiocachefamily4585]

I love her and you! This was such a fun relaxing and funny video! New sub Duane. Thanks for a wholesome moment of entertainment ☺

[@patnapper6178]

I restored a Mary Ann in 1993. I was so proud of her. I don't know where she is now . Her mom got her from her mother. Thanks for bringing back memories. You did a great job. My name is.Pat Napper ,"Pat's Doll Hospital. Closed on 1994