PATTERN J Doll Body reborn JOINTED

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This pattern is for a large infant doll body that fits the Apple Valley vinyl doll kits as well as other 22" vinyl doll body kits. It is also designed for the large 17" Lots to Love dolls. The Lots to Love arms and legs need to be cut off above the elbow and the knee, and cable ties fit into the already molded creases in the elbows and knees so that cable ties grip the vinyl pieces very well, making a good sturdy doll body even though the vinyl is cut down. This doll body is a big improvement over the original Lots to Love doll bodies, because it makes the doll porportionate for the large doll head, and extends the arms and legs to a more normal appearance. The finished doll is still a nice chubby baby, but no longer has the dwarfed proportions.

The patterns have cloth arms and legs and are jointed using plastic doll joints. Cable Ties attach the arms and legs and head to the vinyl doll pieces. The largest doll body needs 2 of the 55mm joints for the arms and 2 of the 65mm joints for attaching the legs.

When finished, the doll will wear 0-3 months or 3-6 month size infant clothing, depending on the fit of the clothing somewhat.

STUFFING.The doll bodies can be stiff for sitting dolls or floppy for sleeping babies, depending on the kinds of stuffing used. If you use mostly polyester fiberfill, with some beanbags for weight then the doll sits very well, as shown in the photos. If you use mostly the plastic beans for fill and weighting, then the dolls will be more floppy if it's not packed tight.

REBORNS & RESTORATION SITE. For more instructions on making "reborn" dolls with Berenguers, you can visit my web site at....Restoration & Reborn Tips & Tricks. Instructions for the Pattern are also on that menu. I will maintain the most recent updated instructions there.

COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS. © 2002 Cynthia A. Stevens and the EDDON Corporation. All rights reserved. This pattern and instructions may not be reproduced for any reason, except by the purchaser for the purpose of one personal backup copy. You may use this doll body pattern to make and sell dolls, but you may not use this pattern to make and sell the doll bodies alone. We reserve the exclusive right to make and sell doll bodies using this pattern or to authorize person(s) to make and sell our doll bodies.

HANDCRAFTED. This is a custom pattern, handcrafted. It has been assembled by a professional publisher and the pattern pieces were traced by hand on the master copy. Instructions are provided. However, it is necessary to have some sewing experience/training before using this pattern. We cannot provide tech support or sewing lessons for the pattern. The pattern uses conventional sewing techniques.

UNIQUE PATTERN. Months of work went into designing these bodies, and an entire bolt of fabric was used on prototypes. We hope you find the pattern useful and helpful. The cost of the pattern is less than the cost of one ready-made doll body. If you wish to send feedback or suggestions, please email Cyndy at: Prilly@prillycharmin.com

The pattern can be shipped for $2.00 postage, and if you buy both of my doll body patterns then the postage is $3.00 first class. The other PATTERN V is also on auction.