Having been gifted, now I finally get to show these two cuties who I made earlier this year. Both these Waldorf Type dolls were made using a pattern in Making Waldorf Dolls by Maricristin Sealey.

These dolls are the classic Waldorf type dolls. The torso and legs of these dolls are constructed using a single pattern piece. The legs are not sewn on separately. Classic Waldorf type dolls don’t usually sit very well, but I don’t stuff them tightly and try to leave a bit of ease in the hand stitched leg “joint” so they will sit with some encouragement!

Both these dolls have dresses made from 1930s reproduction feed sack fabrics, and have aprons to coordinate. It took me a couple tries to get it right but I finally found straw hats that fit their heads.

They were so much fun to make. The doll at the top of the post was donated to yearly charity event called HAIRraising, which raises funds for Children’s Hospital, Boston. The event is scheduled for April 26, 2020. If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets* for this doll or a tiny 5” baby doll (see photos below) you can contact the salon Stilisti Boston. Due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic the salon itself is currently closed until March 28, 2020 but you can reach them via email at info@stilistiBoston.com.

Here’s her cousin! The doll below, wearing the brown dress, was a gift for a friend.

Here’s the 5 inch tiny Waldorf Type Baby doll which is also being raffled HAIRraising to benefit Children’s Hospital, Boston. She comes with her carry cot, a sleep sack, a dress and a sun suit.

*NOTE: I donated these two dolls, but I am not involved with the actual raffling of items.