Depending on where you live and the kind of supplies you select, the cost of materials can change. The average cost of basic supplies like fabric, stuffing, thread, and needles is between $20 and $50. The price will go up if you want to add extras like buttons, ribbons, or lace. To save money, you could already have some of these supplies in your sewing kit.
You must select a fabric that can support the stuffing if you want to make a doll body out of it. Good choices include cotton and linen. To create the desired size and shape for your doll, cut two pieces of fabric. The pieces should be stitched together with a small opening for stuffing. When the doll is the desired firmness, stuff it with filling and close the opening with sewing.
Cut four pieces of fabric in the shapes of arms and legs to attach to your rag doll. A small opening for stuffing should be left when sewing two pieces together. Fill the arms and legs, then sew the opening closed. To join the doll’s arms and legs to its body, use a needle and thread.
Cut two pieces of fabric into the shape of hands to create doll hands. The pieces should be stitched together with a small opening for stuffing. Fill the hands, then sew the opening closed. To join the hands to the arms, use needle and thread.
Cut two pieces of fabric into the shape of arms to create doll arms. The pieces should be stitched together with a small opening for stuffing. Fill the arms, then sew the opening closed. Using a needle and thread, join the doll’s arms to its body.
The materials you decide on and the complexity of your design will ultimately determine the cost of making your own doll. Making your own doll gives you the chance to customize it and make it one of a kind, even though it might be more expensive than purchasing a mass-produced doll. Additionally, the joy of finishing a DIY project is indescribable.