This pattern, from My Sunshine Dolls, was inspired by an incredible 6 year old girl named Ruby Bridges, who paved the way for people of color to receive an equal education. Pattern includes full color photographs and step-by-step directions to make this adorable 23" cloth doll wearing a removable dress. It also includes a pattern for a book bag. Doll, dress and book bag can be made from cotton, hair from felt and yarn and shoes from felt. This pattern is the second in a series of Women in History patterns that celebrate the strong, brave women who have been inspirations to all women. I hope that these dolls will inspire young girls everywhere to go for what they want!
Recommended Fabrics: Cotton, cotton sateen, felt
Supplies Needed:
- 1 fat quarter in skin color for face, body arms and legs
- ½ yd fabric for dress
- ½ yd fabric for shirt, underskirt, underwear and socks
- 1 piece of felt for hair and shoes
- 1 fat quarter for book bag
- Bulky yarn for hair
- 1 scrap piece of felt for mouth
- 1 piece of ½” hook and loop tape
- 1 yd ½” ribbon for book bag handles
- 5” of ⅜” ribbon for dress front straps
- 1 yd of 1” ribbon for hair bows
- 1 yd of lace trim for shirt sleeves
- 2 - 1” buttons to attach arms
- Fabric marker
- Stuffing
- Thread
- Embroidery thread
- Sewing needle
- Doll needle (3 ½” to 4” long)
- Pins
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
What You Get: One 44 page sewing pattern and one machine embroidery zipped file that you digitally download so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full-size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.
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