How to Make a Raggedy Ann Doll

Step 4 Face

Using a pencil and white eraser, draw geometric shapes for the face. The eyes and cheeks can be the same size. The nose is a simple triangle. I used a large jar lid to trace the smile from one cheek to the other. If you mess up, erase with the white eraser.

Use embroidery thread and the most basic stitch to go around your shapes.

I hid the knot of the thread in the hair, and pulled the thread through to the face. I tied the end in the hair when I was finished.

Comments

[nafisa]

Thank you for all the great info to make this wonderful doll. I am going to make one for my grand-daughter. One comment: wouldn't be easier to embroidery the face before it is stuffed?

[Very Interesting]

Please post a picture when you finish! I embroidered the face afterwards because I was afraid it would be off-centered, and out of proportion. However, it was very difficult to get the eyelashes straight. I say go ahead and try it before. You can always pin it up tightly to see if it looks good before you sew it. The hair takes a long time, and your fingers will probably hurt, but it's worth it in the end. Good luck!