Hansel and Gretel | Dollmaking Series | Part 3. Covering the Head and Embroidering Pretty Doll Eyes

[@cameoeiben1364]

There is certainly ... something ... about making toys (and especially dolls) for the children we love that is such a balm for the maker's spirit.

[@Figandme]

Yes, it is incredibly fulfilling.

[@mariadaconceicaodonascimen1045]

Obrigada!❤❤

[@Figandme]

You're welcome!

[@florenceraux680]

Merci infiniment pour vos vidéos, le partage de vos savoir-faire et votre univers si poétique.

[@Figandme]

Thank you for your kind words, I am happy you enjoy my videos.

[@recreepy]

Your artistic talent shines through every delicate stitch and brushstroke, creating enchanting worlds with every doll and puppet you craft

[@Figandme]

Thank you!

[@debbiebuttars5598]

I can't believe I found you! What a treasure you and these videos are. Thank you so much for sharing your talent, expertise and love with us!

[@Figandme]

Thank you for your kind comment Debbie, it's been a wonderful 12 year journey for me and I am happy to share.

[@barbaramercedespangborn7483]

Dear Fabs I never get tired to watch your creative hands do their magic. Your hands aren’t a “royal mess” they’re the hands of the queen of fabric dolls they have the sign of “hand work” Thanks to the creation for your beautiful hands.

[@Figandme]

Thank you Barbara, you are always so kind!

[@Patricia-fn1zp]

You have given me so much JOY watching!

[@Figandme]

Thank you for letting me know.

[@janetharris8945]

I really enjoyed watching these videos. Your skill is very precise and caring. I have to say I was mesmerized, lol. Plus, the music made it very meditative. Can't wait to make one of my own.

[@Figandme]

Thank you very much! I am hoping you enjoy your doll making as much as I enjoy mine 🥰

[@1sissaree]

Fascinating!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Figandme]

Thank you. Glad to read you find doll making fascinating.

[@ellikafeathers4078]

I just want to THANK YOU for your beautiful and informative videos! I have been referring back to your channel frequently as I embark on my first attempt to make Waldorf dolls for each of my three children for this Christmas!

[@Figandme]

Best of luck Ellika, I am sure your children will love the dolls you make for them 😍

[@adrianadebrun]

Maravilloso!!!! Gracias por tu generosidad de compartir el proceso de tu arte. Un abrazo desde Montevideo, República Oriental del Uruguay.

[@Figandme]

Mil gracias Adriana.

[@soxiemama3408]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise! You have been so generous in gifting us these videos.

[@Figandme]

Thank you. I have been blessed with the inspiration and help from others on many occasions, so I hope this helps another dollmaker out there.

[@barbaracherington8703]

Wow, I can't believe how skillfully you do everything, such as making the eyes! I'm inspired! Thank you for showing us how to do this. I've made several dolls, but I always panic when I sew the eyes. I love your idea of measuring the ribs so they're the same on each side! I will watch this whole series several times to really learn every step. Thanks again! Your videos are detailed, which is so great. I really appreciate your help.

[@Figandme]

You're welcome Barbara. I think watching is very helpful to most people but the thing that will truly help you is doing it. Then your hands will get used to the motion, the tension and you will find ways that it work for you. Best of luck and no panic!

[@marialiebl9051]

ganz tolle Arbeit perfekt

[@Figandme]

vielen Dank für Ihre Freundlichkeit

[@veronkasago]

Thank you!!😊💕

[@Figandme]

You are very welcome.

[@abitofwhimsie]

Thank you so much! My dolls keep looking like robots with square heads and this video helped me so much! I truly appreciate your generosity in sharing such wonderful information. My kindergarten classroom students thank you!

[@Figandme]

Glad I could help! no more robot dollies! jijijij

[@guishi514]

Muchas gracias por compartir estos videos! Han sido de mucha ayuda! Y tus muñecas son preciosas! Te felicito!

[@Figandme]

Gracias Giselle, que bueno que te ha ayudado!

[@lisaengel880]

oh Fabs! I'm still learning from you - thank you for sharing how you fold the fabric on top of the head - it was still such a mess for me - now it gets clearer! sending love from me to you!

[@Figandme]

I have shown so many different ways to do that step in my dollmaking patterns Lisa, I am surprised you still hadn't seen this! But glad I was finally able to be of help to you.

[@lisaengel880]

@@Figandme I'm sure I have seen it. but perhaps didn't understand it. I'm really happy with this. and a little girl will be very happy, too

[@carolbandow499]

This is relaxing and full of love! I am looking forward to making two for my grandson and soon-to-be granddaughter

[@Figandme]

That fills me up with so much happiness! Knowing this little series has encouraged you to make dolls for your grandchildren. Thank you!

[@majdgharib2279]

Thank you very much for your very emotional and inspiring videos. I am new to dollmaking and your videos are pushing me towards following your path.

[@Figandme]

That's great news Majd! Just yesterday I published a very long post on my blog that details my dollmaking journey. Perhaps it will be inspiring to you in your journey. You can find the post over here: www.figandme.com/blog

[@majdgharib2279]

@@Figandme Oh I didn't know that you have a blog. I will definitely read it, thank you for mentioning that.

[@mariacristinacenturion2332]

Querida Fab. Es increíble todo lo que transmites con tu creatividad. Adoro lo que haces y comparto tu pasión. Aguardo ansiosa el próximo video. De mis manos también nacerán Hansel y Gretel. Me encantaría compartir contigo mi creación. Un abrazo para vos desde Argentina.

[@Figandme]

Un abrazo desde Canada, Maria Cristina. Que belleza que tu tambien haras tus Hansel y Gretel!

[@mariacristinacenturion2332]

@@Figandme 💖

[@montsefg8187]

Me encanta. Gracias por compartir su sabiduría y experiencia en estos vídeos. Me encantaría aprender a realizar esas muñecas tan hermosas, aunque tengo dificultades con el idioma. Un saludo desde España y felicidades por su arte. 💕

[@Figandme]

Puedes pausar los videos cuando doy "instruccion" y traducir el texto. Mil gracias por tus comentarios!

[@montsefg8187]

@@Figandme ok. Es una buena idea. Lo intentaré porque merece la pena. Gracias de nuevo por tu generosidad. Un saludo

[@mariadagloriadossantosmede1932]

Amando PARABÉNS!!!!

[@Figandme]

Thank you!

[@stefaniarappo7925]

Lezione davvero interessante. Ho appena acquistato su Etsy un tuo pattern ! Mi piacciono davvero tanto le tue meravigliose creature.Complimenti! Sei una artista!

[@Figandme]

thank you Stefania!

[@mercedezfuentes3066]

Exelente tienes manos de Ada bendiciones

[@Figandme]

Thank you Mercedez, you are very kind!

[@syarafanahandcrafted1964]

Thank you very much. I struggle so much everytime i do the head cover. Gonna try this video😍

[@Figandme]

Happy to hear that!

[@chitasdazoe8]

Gratidão por tanta generosidade🥰

[@Figandme]

You are welcome!

[@As-so5ks]

❤

[@icoontje1]

Thank you for this beautiful explanation.Had a question...are the eyes not too much to the side?

[@Figandme]

You are supposed to create an equilateral triangle between the eyes and the mouth placement. But feel free to do the eyes wherever you feel they should go.

[@cathytarapacz]

Looks like brain Sergey hahaha I just purchased your patern off your etsy shop looking forward to making them

[@Figandme]

Yes, some parts of the dollmaking process look a bit unsightly but in the end we always fall in love with the results. Glad to hear you are embarking on their creation!

[@genetmelesse7569]

Where can I get a ill skin brown fabric? Thank you

[@Figandme]

You can find all about my tools and supplies on this post: www.figandme.com/blog/doll-making-materials-for-natural-fiber-art-dolls

[@normacarrupt4362]

Belíssimo trabalho, obrigada por ensinar 😍😍😍 Te seguindo, inscrição feita.

[@Figandme]

Thank you!

[@mariewilliams2755]

What music is this that you play in the background? I really like it.

[@Figandme]

It's music available to KZbinrs to be used on their videos.

[@luciasantos5996]

Ameiii

[@rebekasalim9226]

♥️♥️♥️🌷🏆

[@Figandme]

Thank you !

[@Emmaloulouise]

Can I use red crayon for blush?

[@Emmaloulouise]

Never mind, I used a red taper candle and it worked wonderfully. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@Figandme]

We normally use red beeswax block crayons because it disappears from the fabric without leaving an oily trace or staining the fabric. I highly recommend you get a small beeswax crayon, they are quite inexpensive. I used to use the ones I bought for my kids when they were little.

[@normasalazar9638]

Cómo puedo ver el primer y segundo paso a paso muchas gracias

[@Figandme]

Estan todos en una lista que se llama Hansel y Gretel en la pagina de entrada de mi canal.