Making a Custom Cat Doll

Hello everybody!
I hope that you enjoy my latest video, which shows the making process of a custom doll for a client, based on her pet Siamese cat called Jade Rose.
My client wanted her doll to be dressed in a traditional kimono ensemble, which was very exciting to me, as I’ve long been fascinated and inspired by traditional Japanese clothing. I referred to the book ‘Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes’ by John Marshall to draft the pattern pieces and construct the kimono. It was very important to me to make the kitsuke (meaning the art of wearing the traditional Japanese garment) as authentic as possible, even on this small scale.
This was such a fun project to work on and I’m so pleased to finally be able to share the journey of creating her with you.
P.s. Thank you so much for all of your lovely comments on my first two videos, it’s so encouraging to hear that you’re enjoying them and your enthusiasm has certainly inspired me to keep making more in the future.
Rachel xx
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[@rootbeef]

Whoever commissioned this doll loves their cat so much. The doll is beautiful and I know it made someone so happy

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you so much! My client is really happy with her doll 😊

[@Lauer5Lynn]

@@TenderBeingDolls Such a nice cat doll. She must be Japanese from the way she was dressed, right?

[@chubbyzenitsu8400]

@@Lauer5Lynn yes

[@evergreenart]

Siamese cat-girl is such an aristocrat, her eyes are enchanting, a real mysterious lady from the east! Very beautiful dolls, show more :3

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you very much! ❤ I'm aiming to release one video per month 😊

[@ClockworkFaery]

You did an amazing job! Her kimono is purrfect 😻❤️

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you very much! ❤

[@lordcuteg]

Awww she even has her own little umbrella, how cute it's that! 😻 Beautiful and really impressive work. 💙

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you, I'm so pleased that you like her! ❤

[@lovelandisle]

Every detail, the authenticity of the kimono, the beautiful painting on the umbrella, the cute little set you put her in for the final look, the lovely little box you set her in, the cute footage of your cat... Every part of this video and creation process is next level! I really hope you keep posting videos, I'm officially obsessed!

[@TenderBeingDolls]

This is such a lovely comment, thank you so much! ❤ I'm aiming to put out one video per month 😊

[@katany3012]

The butterflies 😺😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍❤️

[@CynAnne1]

❤🌸😍🌸❤ When I'm rich...one of these beauties *will* be commissioned for my very own. 😊

[@Rach1313]

Such exquisite art and lovingly hand crafted 💜 Too beautiful for words! Truly an amazing talent.

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you so much ❤

[@tiptaptigers]

she's so gorgeous!!!! that dyed kimono, the gently painted parasol... and that headress!!! so beautiful!!!

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you very much! ❤

[@arandomcatowner1142]

Wow! This doll is beautiful! Amazing! Adorable! I wish I had that much talent!

[@jamesalcantara3338]

I Love Cats! This One Really Made My Day! 💕 Soooo Adorable! I Love It! Wish I Could Have One! 😘

[@LeeAnneG]

Hi Rachel. I’m delighted to find you here. 😀. I love your craft; you’re just so adept at it. Be well

[@edithnackers7127]

Come for craftsmanship, stay for the soothing relaxing music and asthetics.

[@天樹-v5z]

綺麗ですね。着物もお人形も素敵です。色合いが可愛い🌸Beautiful ✨

[@weirdowo8087]

She looks like sasha as anthro♡so talented!

[@PuffleFuzz]

Warning: If I commissioned a doll from you, he’d be a VERY fluffy kitty. Just like he is IRL. Super fluffy. I love this doll.

[@slytheringingerwitch]

She is just purrfect.

[@aliceaandrea]

I just found your Instagram and KZbin and I am completely blown away. One day I swear I will own one of your works ❤️

[@what-hn4by]

My my!, what a wonderful doll! You did amazing! I'd love one for my cat as well, sadly I can't afford it and my parent would probably not like me spending all my money on a doll. But yea amazing work, the doll is wonderful and shows that the owner of the pet really appreciates their companion. I love the amount of detail and work put into the wonderful doll! Keep up the great work!

[@nimue5271]

Purrrrfection !

[@JuliArtsy-u8i]

I must say this is just gorgeous

[@ilusiondreams]

Wonderful job!! I love the doll, the atrezzo and every tiny detail....😍😍😍😍

[@ParadoxicalIntention]

I love the idea of using fabric to give a furry texture over more messy methods like flocking! Brilliant!

[@hallucination3704]

I’d love to get one commissioned of my grandmother’s cat not gonna lie

[@kokonutkitten3882]

Rachel all of your videos evoke an emotion I cannot name. Somewhere between nostalgia and and sheer joy. You put so much work and effort and love into every doll you make and it is absolutely astounding. I am beyond words at how beautiful your work is. I know you're newer on KZbin and I genuinely hope you thrive, and continue to make these lovely videos and dolls. I am sobbing as I write this. From your love of the craft, to your music choice, even your brand name. It's all beautiful, and you are a beautiful person for sharing your process with us. Thank you.

[@TenderBeingDolls]

What a lovely comment, thank you so so much. It means a lot to me that you value what I do. I really appreciate your support ❤

[@clayfigureart5314]

That's a beautiful piece of course.👍👍👍👍 👍👍

[@sarahhouston6560]

Very clever lady and your cat is beautiful too!😇😇

[@gopikakrishna2910]

Who give dislike to this. 🤗its so amazing

[@eilinejunginger6352]

Gorgeous 💕🥰💕

[@aliciaoverturf]

Beautiful work. Totally could have been a Miyazaki character for “The Cat Returns”

[@gabyap1010]

True like it could be one of the cats like

[@paolacintron6200]

A true piece of art! Beautiful!!

[@helenwaldeck185]

Your talent is amazing! the doll is stunning! I love Chocolate Point Siamese cats! your pet cat is beautiful!

[@someonelovescats2452]

Theyre perfect but i only think the heads are a bit small for me , but dolls are perfect! 🐱

[@claramiegler]

You're truly a multitalent!

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you ❤

[@Kristin-A-Book-Dragon]

Love it 😻 So beautiful 🤩 Gorgeous kimono 👘

[@weirdestlady1618]

Beautiful ~🌹

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you ❤

[@user-pd2gu6li2n]

I really enjoyed that. Hope you do more. You are very talented.

[@calskankz2862]

Great video 🐱

[@ilikeplanes6297]

3:48 He winked!! Your cat is so cute!!!

[@TenderBeingDolls]

I love him with all my heart 😍

[@Dodo.78-u9d]

Wow so beatiful doll is awsome doll 🤩

[@janprosser1416]

Hi this is absolutely beautiful well done.xx

[@leahrainge4623]

She's soooooo pretty I love it.🐈 keep up the good work☺👍

[@braverydoesstuff4063]

How come I never seen this channel before????? THIS IS AMAZING CRAFTSMANSHIP! Incredible!

[@deannajohnson3933]

Beautiful creativity,

[@claumiaw1980]

Beautiful work, just beautiful ❤

[@flowery_dreamer]

I am half-Japanese- I LOVE this!

[@s0undv01d]

I'm not even Asian, but i LOVE this

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you! ❤

[@louisameece1105]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@danielarodriguezmorey6158]

Wuaooooo amo tu trabajo... Que gran artista. Espero ver muchos vídeos más, que por cierto están muy bien hechos y me encanta tu gatito 😻😻. Felicidades, me suscribo ya!

[@LeeAnneG]

It’s also adoring to see how much you love the hand made jumper. ☺️☺️

[@jadeobsession9088]

beautiful doll

[@samanthadean1083]

Better hope that doll has a special display case!!! Otherwise the cat will probably knock it off the shelf... 😑 Gorgeous work though!!! Edit: What are your current prices? I would love a set that look like Mrs. Tabitha Twitchitt and her Kittens from Beatrix Potter’s books!!!

[@blueberryfog]

She took my heart When I saw her silhouette Beneath the young blossoms

[@luv.s0phie16]

You make really beautiful dolls omg i love these 😭

[@lassiblue6733]

absolutely breathtaking-the authenticity of the kimono and the little umbrella and set were absolutely mind blowing, and the doll itself was absolutely stunning. you have such a gorgeous talent and i can’t wait to see more

[@juliemerrill5747]

I found this so moving- your beautiful siamese cat doll made with so much love for someone who loves their cat just as much. I also adored your own kitty cat helper inspiring this process.

[@MM-ke1yc]

oh my god this is soo cuteeeeeeee

[@TenderBeingDolls]

I'm glad that you like her 😊

[@Winter-ren]

someday I want to make dolls like you

[@ulvjenta88]

Now this is true art!❤🥰 tempted to get one myself but not shure if it culd be sent to norway (and my fiance wuld not be happy🤣) 😅 in 2018 i sadly hadd to put down my beloved kitten smaug since he had FIP.. he only got to be 6 months old miss him to this day but memories makes them still live in our hearts ❤

[@charlie-zs7ri]

this doll is so beautiful and i especially love the kimono~!

[@mazzy713]

Shes absolutely stunning, just WOW! The craftsmanship is just mind-blowing

[@spookiestira4900]

The little flower headband, kimono, and umbrella were so cute! You did a lovely job.

[@sarahhouston6560]

Beautiful!

[@nyui0]

almost cried, so adorable

[@2o589]

OMG ITS SO BEAUTIFUUUUUUL!!!!! I wish I had that much talent in doll making , your work truly is amazing !

[@leopard7890]

Thats so amazing! I'm impressed 😍

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

Superb! Everything from her beautiful obi to dyed silk kimono. The kansanzhi is a especially sweet touch! As a kimono aficionado this made me so happy.

[@mariaguadalupesantoyonunes3614]

it was really incredible

[@defenderoffreespeechand2a794]

Amazing! 🌹❤️

[@DarkwingSnark]

The amount of care and research you put into this doll is really impressive! And I absolutely loved the presentation of the piece, well done!

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you! ❤

[@valentinabarrazaramos6653]

Es mucho trabajo aser los verdad, te quedo muy hermosa la ropa y la muñecas las pintas hermosas

[@littlemiki2420]

What a gorgeous kitty!! She's beautiful! God blessed you with so much talent and care!

[@Asya_2009]

Nice! It s fantastik!

[@meoi785]

Вы настоящая волшебница ✨

[@divinemischief4655]

This cat is delightful. You, my friend, are a genius 😍

[@WhatAreYouDoingInMySvamp]

Wow! I love you! 🐱

[@minah_3645]

so cute!

[@erikamatosdeoliveira3028]

So pretty OMG 😍

[@fausto_giurescu]

BEAUTIFUL ♥♥♥

[@sulphurfish]

I love how much work you put into these they are all so beautiful!

[@RaylenePrice]

I L❤️ve It !!! So Beautiful 💯

[@sarahhouston6560]

What an incredible master of art! What a gift this would be!!

[@dumb_artistlol]

This is beautiful.. 🥰 You are so talented and definitely inspiring. Every doll you make has its own lovely personality.

[@thefnaffamily419]

Am I in heaven?!?!?

[@AmbrosiasDollhouse]

This is a true work of art from beginning to end. Every detail is extravagant and beautiful. Congratulations to you and the collector. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Carlasofi209]

Quiero una muñeca sí está 😸😍

[@hallucination3704]

If I’d ever get a cat I’d commission you for sure!

[@randomarts1652]

your cat is soo cute i love thiss if i had money i would by all of theses

[@crac345]

I want a doll like that of my 3 cats princess is a tuxedo cat, Bella she's a mix of brown and black, babe she is a very furry cat the same as the Bella but she is a lighter colors

[@dia5131]

hopefully i'll have enough money to commission a doll that looks like my cat in the future because your dolls are just breathtaking!!

[@monster_monster_high]

You did such a wonderful job, I love her little head piece! Its so perfect and cute!

[@_Kyan.]

Woa- Truly amazing >^

[@gabriel-de8yv]

I love this so much. It makes me so happy to see someone so dedicated to these delicate, beautiful crafts. I' m sure you made your customer very happy :)

[@astridjansson6129]

wow! she's so so so beautiful, what a sweet little thing! you're so talented!

[@theresnowindhere2571]

simply beautiful

[@nanoocheart536]

Omg that soooooo niceee ❤

[@confused_Coast]

KZbin recommended me your channel some time ago and honestly I'm really glad it did. I hope you get more attention and love because your dolls are absolutely gorgeous, and it shows you put a lot of love in them. Keep doing amazing works!

[@blakemilk39]

adorable!!! I love your work!

[@seroberts]

Beautifully done! I love siamese cats ❤ the detail work on these are so specific and deliberate with every move. Absolutely gorgeous Edit: just thought of a question to ask because I know I'm broke and don't have nearly enough money to afford one of my own beauties (especially a custom made one) but do you typically do dresses and female cats or do you also do male cats and more masculine clothing? I had this random idea one day that my very self-righteous cat named Carl would look awesome in some pompous ancient Egyptian clothing to go with the joke that I have about him thinking he's a god or something 😂

[@ripperbasil1229]

that is sooooo cute!!! i liked incase she will see.

[@TenderBeingDolls]

Thank you so much, I'm really pleased that you like them! ❤ I intend on making male cat dolls in the future.

[@seroberts]

@@TenderBeingDolls Awesome! I bet they'll be handsome as ever

[@rachealgetscreative]

Amazing, every little detail. She is so beautiful. I really, really liked the little shoes!

[@Chawakasemsook]

the cutest and most delicate thing I've ever seen