Hello, You have an exelent site, thank you for share it with us =). I send you this message because I want to do my own dolls. I want to do my dolls like the chibi nekomimi (boys and girls). What patterns I have to use for this doll? and
What are the differences of a girl doll and a boy doll? thanks.

Hello.
I think Santa Claus's pattern is near.
But you need to make slim its body and limbs.
Why not attach Nekomimi doll's head (shrunk 70%) to that body?

Difference is clothes.

Thank you so much n.n

Thank you for the wonderful site. My grandson wants to make a cloth doll that stands. Do you recommend one of your dolls? Do any of them stand by themselves? Many thanks!

Hello. Only Santa Claus stands.
http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/santa/santa_claus.html

Hello,
Your works quite amazing Runo and its awsome that you are willing to share them so freely.

I am trying to understand the 1/2 Girl pattern.
About how much cloth does the 1/2 Girl take? Doesn't need to be precise, just trying to get a good idea of how much.

Thanks, hope the weathers nice right now.
Oh and your English isn't all that bad. Much better than my Japanese by far. ：３

Hello. I think it is enough each 2 meters for base and surface.

Thanks! It's kind hard to tell.

And again...
ありがと！
^.^

does any one know how to make a doll nekomimi doll with a bust kinda like the black cat doll with the bust?

Runo knows.

I would like to know coz im am trying to make a nekomimi doll with a bust. your seriously no help at all are you??? do you speak english? if not learn some god damn english. ha ha.

/thread

Thread? Thread What???

Dear Runo, I have been looking to purchase a stuffed Munchkin cat for my daughter. She wants a real one, but I don't want to go there. I saw one on your website. Is it for sale?
Thank you!
Lucy Stanley

Thank you. But it's not for sale.

Dear Runo,
I am working on making the Jack Russell doll, which is so adorable. I have the belly and sides sewn together and am about to sew the chest and head. I can't figure out what the small, sort of thumbnail-shaped piece is in the upper righthand corner, nor where to put it. If you could be so helpful as to advise me about this, I'd be very appreciative.

Sincerely,
Alison

P.S. I am also working on the terry cloth cat and am nearly done. It also is very cute.

Sorry that pattern is rough. But don't worry about a bit of discrepancy.
Doesn't this picture help you?
http://dolls.nunodoll.com/stuffed/jrt.jpg

Hello Runo!
I was just wondering, if I made a doll and put pictures of it on another site (for example, my DeviantArt account) do I have to give credit to your webpage? (If people ask, I will of course tell them I got the pattern from you). Also, does the paint used for the eyes ever crack? (I've seen plush toys before whose eyes, or painted areas crack through usage).
Thank-you for your time,
Amelia.

I'm glad if someone put links to my sites. But I don't think credit is needed.
Maybe there is crack or fading after years. But not always.

Thank-you very much for your quick response and help! I'll be sure to post pictures of my finished doll in the gallery =)

Hello Runo,
I was wondering, is your stuffed japanese kishu dog up for sale? If not, I'd be happy to pay for a reasonable price of your choice if you had to make one for me.
Please and thank you. Take care.

Thank you. It was sold at 5000 yen. Sorry I'm not planning to make another.

Oh I see, Thanks so much for your response.
I highly appreciate it. :3

Hello. I was wondering, if there's a third pattern for the classic boxershorts model to make.

it's difficult for me to understand how to make my boxer with curved legs like you did.
may you help me with it?

I'm sorry to have confused you.
There isn't "third pattern".
I meant it was cloth printed patterns of "Lupin the third".
You can make a curved pattern rounding the slit.

Hi, I was just wondering for your mini doll instructions, for the body and legs use the same fabrics as the arms and head just a different color right? Sorry, I know it's a silly question to you but this is my first time really working with fabrics to make a doll and I want to make a very special doll for a friend's birthday. :)

I used different fabric. (I didn't think well.)
You may use any fabric as you like.

Hi, is the Duo Maxwell doll still available for sale? Thank you.

Sorry it was sold. Thank you.

Hi Runo,
congratulation to your great website. I am a breeder fom russian blue and bombay cats and I see your fantastic cats and I love it. Do you sell a bombay and a russian blue cat to germany? Many thanks Heike

I don't sell stuffed animals.
But if I sell them, how much do you think reasonable?

Hi Runo,
I am sorry,I don´t know the prices but I think I want to pay 75 Euro for each. Here you can see my website: www.bombay-katze.de
Many thanks Heike

I'm okay 75 Euro for two. Shipping to Germany is 18 Euro.

that is great, I am very happy. so I want a bombay and a russian blue cat. Now I will send you a email.

I am writing to tell you I love your designs. The dolls you make are so beautiful. I am going to try to make a life-size doll for my husband for Christmas. Thank you for the inspiration!

I would like to know how much the pattern for Yoko runs. Could you tell me please?

I don't sell pattern.

How or where can I obtain a pattern for men's briefs like the Jockey pouch brief? I have searched and searched and no results. Thanks. I am a tailor and make my own clothing. I do not work for others as I'm handicapped.

Why not make by yourself disjointing a real thing? You are a tailor.

Hi there,
What would be the selling price for your Heero Yuy doll and the cost for shipping to North America?

Sorry I cannot sell. It was sold.

Copyright info: I believe you should add the copyright info, plus something like below to every one of your pages.
Please note that, although these patterns are free, this does not mean that you can copy them or sell them. These patterns may not be placed on other web sites or reproduced in any form (e-mail, digital copies, paper copies, etc.) without written permission of the author, Runo.

All text and images copyright© 2008 Runo (text, © Runo 2008. photos, © Runo 2008

©2008, Runo, all rights reserved no part of this website, including but not limited to graphics, photos, or text is to be used for any reason without the written permission of the owner.

Thank you for your kind advice. Whatever I write, stealers steal.

I am interested in purchasing your stuffed Russian Blue cat, as seen on your web site. How much, please?

Sorry I don't sell.

Do you have a stuffed Papillon dog for sale? If not, can I place an order for one?
Thank you.

I don't sell. Sorry.

I am writing just to compliment your dolls and your web site. Your dolls are very beautiful. I made dolls for many years and mine were quite similar to yours in design, but not so beautifully crafted. I know they are difficult to make well. Your dolls are definitely worth your price!
I made dolls for children, character dolls, and dolls for local counselors to use in treating abused children.
Those last were also puppets. They had a pocket on the back into which a child could slide his hand to make the doll's head and arms move. They were made of knit fabric and all clothes were stretchy knit. They also had fingers, toes and other body parts. It was fun!

Thank you for your wonderful idea for a mermaid costume. I made one for a fancy dress party and it was a huge success. I made a dark green dress which I covered with organdy circles in three colours of green including a sparkly one. I used dark green net all round the bottom to simulate a tail. I'd send a picture but not sure how!!

Hello! I respect your work, it is really amazing.

I'm trying very hard to make a doll of the popular character Renamon from Digimon Tamers. I am really sure I have it figures out, except I'm having trouble with her head.

Here is a picture of her: http://www.quizilla.com/user_images/H/HO/HOL/hollowskulled6/1175943281_monRenamon.jpg

Do you have any suggestions for me? I'm really stuck on this one. Thank you so much!!

Why not get fox pattern somewhere and alter it?

Hello, I want to make an Afro-samurai doll, do you know the good process to make african nose and lips? Is it the same way as slim santa's nose good? Thank you.

I think it is better to omit the nose from the base of the head, and make nose and lips with paper clay.

Tanks!! I'll send picture on gestbook when i'll done it.

Okay I read your FAQ board and I noticed that you sell your dolls for $150 - $500. Yes I understand that they took a long time but I haven't even seen cosplay costumes for that much, isn't that too expensive? I also noticed that your patterns and descriptions leave a very blank how to. I do sew so I know how to read a pattern sheet, but it took me awhile to understand that I was looking at the side view of a head rather than the front. Could you fix some of your work to help people understand what they're looking at and how to do it. Thank you and nice job on some of the dolls.

I know few people think that my doll is worth its price.
I don't know what pattern sheet reading is. Whatever side or front, it seems that people can make dolls.

Hello Runo,
First I would like to congratulate you on your fantastic website. I am in the process of making the pink Nekomimi doll for my grand-daughter, in fact I am making two so that she has twins. I will send a photograph when I have finished them, but meanwhile please tell me what Nekomimi means. Diane

Neko is cat, mimi is ear.
I hope you post a picture of your dolls on the guest board.
http://dolls.nunodoll.com/guests.html

Hi Runo!! I came by your website trying to find patterns and instructions for making boxer shorts. I love boxer shorts to wear at home especially when it's humid. Thanks making and posting them for everyone to use, that's very generous of you. I am only wondering, why does it say that the bikinis are for men? Anyway, it doesn't really matter. You are wonderful!!

Perhaps I have not looked hard enough but I have only found under wear pattern. How to find doll and animals patterns? Have you a home page with all this information?

Arigato gozaimasu

http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/

A friend sent you URL and I love your work! I was able to find only underware patterns but not doll patterns. Is there a place to find them on your site?

Hi Runo, I love your creations.
How many inches I have to increase the patterns of 1/2 girl to make Wakana? or how much percentage do I have to increase in the copy machine to make the 1/2 girl 51 inches to create wakana?
Or better, is Wakana in sale? Thanks in advance.

If a 30 inch doll represent 100%; 30/100= 0.3. So if 0.3=1% of 30inches,If you want to make a 51 inches doll: 51/0.3=170. you have maybe to print the original pattern at 170%... ;)

Thanks Francoise, I appreciate your quick answer...

Wakana has different proportion from 1/2 girl. Simple enlargement is not so good.
If you dare, enlarge the pattern 200 %, then shorten limbs and trunk. And make breast and hips small, waist big.

Thanks Runo, I´ll try to do it by 180% of enlargement, and take special care in tne waist.

Greetings and many thanks from México.

I love your dolls. I was wondering how you made the heels on the high heel shoes.

I cut a toothpick and wind it with cotton batting and leather.

Having cut out the patten the back looks just like the photograph but the front is not the same, there are not any cuts as is shown in the Photograph which is on your site. I think some small detail about cutting out the green sheet is missing. I hope my English is plain enough ARiGAto

The pattern doesn't contain seam allowance. So you have to add front fly.

Now I understand, and it all makes sense This is the first item I have ever made. ARiGAto

Hello Runo. Thank you for making all of these wonderful patterns available. Your work is amazing.

I am in love with your Sesshoumaru doll. He is beautiful! I would be interested in buying him, but I understand that he is probably not for sale. Are there any special instructions for making him?

It's not for sale. There aren't instructions. Sorry.

Can you tell me how we purchase your patterns to make your dolls? Do you teach classes for them online? I am very interested in making your kimono doll. Thank you! Julie

I don't sell patterns. I don't teach.
You can make kimono doll by your own efforts using my webpages.

Hello Runo! I was wondering if you could direct me someplace for making elf ears? I have looked but I have not found anything. If you have any ideas, feel free to give me any :). I am sorry if this is hard for you to understand, I know english is not your first language.

If you can make ordinary ears, you can make elf ears. Sharpen the tip of the ear.

they are very beautiful! I want to make a copy doll of my granddaughter. she is a baby who 18 months old. Her mother in Afghanistan a soldier. I want to send her copy of her baby girl as a doll. would you help me!

How about using iron transfer paper of your baby's photo?

Hi, I am very interested in purchasing one of your bunka dolls. Are they for sale? If so, how much?

Thank you, Suzie

This one is on sale.
http://nunodoll.com/bunka2.html
The price is $130, and shipping is $22.
Thank you.

I saw a rag type doll on the Japanese site. Under it was written, 文化人形もどき. There were no patterns for these dolls. I can't find these dolls on the english version site. Will the pattern be offered on either site in the future? It is a very beautiful rag type doll and I would love to make it. Many thanks to you,OlieAnn

They are Bunka dolls.
http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2008/04/fake-bunka-doll.html
http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2007/06/new-bunka.html
http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2007/05/bunka-doll.html
Bunka doll doesn't have pattern. So they have different sizes and different faces.

Thank you, this really helped alot.

can we use the entructions for the other nikimmimi
cat dolls like the black kat the white the brown the dark brown ligt brown and can we change the skin color of the doll

Can you provide more information on the hair and clothing for the Hiei Doll? My fiancee wants one bad, but we can't seem to find one, so I decided I would make one. It looks like I can follow the instructions for the Inuyasha doll and substitute Hiei's hair, ears, and clothing. However, the method of creating those items is unclear to me. Any help would be very appreciated.
Thank you,
Justin

If you can make a doll, you can make Hiei doll. Paint features like Hiei. About hair, refer to 151 thread.
If you could make naked Hiei, you can make his clothes. His costume is not special at all.

Thank you, I been practicing with different body parts and pattern you have on your site. I want to try a Akari doll with the flaming red hair, with the corset girl body, is the pattern available online.

No, it isn't.

What markers do you use to color the fur?
Are there other similar markers (like different brands)?
Would they work on other fabrics?
Do they ever affect the feel of the fabric?

I use "Name pen" (it is trade name in my country). It is exclusive use for writing on cloth.
Ordinary felt-tip pen is not so good. It is sticky and will discolor.

I'm having some trouble with the head/neck part of the 1/2 girl doll. She has no chin when I put on the cover. The cover also wrinkles at her neck. Do you have any tips on how to improve?

Thank you~

First, the important thing is stuffing the chin very hard. If you think polyester fiberfill is too soft, use cotton batting.
Second, when covering the head, pull up the side fabric enough.
Practice and experience will give you skill.

...Do you have instructions to properly sew on doll arms or the head? ( I'm trying to making a mini one.) Cause I find it sort of confusing.

If you can't understand anyhow, why not glue them?

Oh, I never even thought of that. :D thank you!

How do yo make a ponyo?

Ponyo is easier than mini doll.
http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/mini/mini.html

I am trying to make your 1/2 girl doll but I can't figure out how
to make the breasts.
Thank you so much,
Kat

http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/mermaid/body.html
If you can't figure out mermaid breasts, give up breasts.

I love your dolls, you are very creative! I am interested in purchasing a life size man doll such as Muto. My mother regularly visits senior citizens and would like to bring a smile to their faces by "dancing" with one of your dolls as a partner. What would the price be for this or a similar doll, do you have any available?

Thank you for your interest in my dolls. Sorry it's not for sale.

Hello
I would like to buy one your doll, adult size or 1/2 size.
can you tell me price ?
thank you

Sorry I don't sell dolls.

Does anybody know who makes the life sized dancing partner dolls. Ball room dancing doll partner, male.

I am looking for the same thing, any luck in your search?

If you can make a small doll, you can make a life-size doll. The method is the same.

You are a wonderful doll maker!!And Yes!!!
Please take some of your presious time to answer in my question:
I should like to know if those dolls made of this fabric and if those materials, may be washed!
you (also me)as a fanatic dollmaker will be very aware that cloth dolls after some time become very dirty and we do not want this!!
It would be great if we could wash them!(and how?)
Thank you for existing in this horrible world!
You are a great hope for everyone!!
tini

It is difficult to wash complex cloth dolls.
How about dry cleaning?

Dear RUNO
i always fill them with synthetic cotton
And this may be washed.
and dried naturally
wahing is the matter that, I allways have in mind when I make my dolls,because unwashed dolls by time, are loosing their colors and brightness and are not the initial thought of their creator.
Dry cleaning is made by others and does not garrantie, a good result ,I think.
May be I do not trust them.
And i can not think of that happening to your beautifull dolls,either
Thanks a lot again for the inspiration
Tini

I have had some success with cleaning dolls I have made. I use mostly cotton and sometimes nylon, not very expensive materials, with synthetic filling. I remove the clothes and wash those separately, depending on what they are made of. The dolls I wash by hand, with mild detergent and a washcloth. Do not soak dolls, and allow to dry naturally in a well-ventilated area. Be careful of the painted features on the face. I paint mine with acrylics + textile medium, so the paint will not come off. Maybe if you have scraps you can experiment. Good luck!
-Star

Thank you for your help, tini and Star.
It is possible to wash cloth dolls made with only washable materials.

If the doll is very minute, it has risk of being spoiled. So isolation from dust is the better way.

http://kids.nunodoll.com/lifesize/girl08.html

How much do you sell for?

It's not on sale. Sorry.

I just want to say THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge!
The dolls are beautiful!
I will try to make them during my school holidays, and will upload pictures if they turn out well. Thank you!

Your talent is beyond compare. And you choose to share your knowledge with others, thank you! Your dolls remind me of one I had as a child and have not seen since. I am about to teach my daughters (8&9)how to make these wonderful dolls. They are so beautiful and and full of character and personality. I just wanted to say Thanks you. Your creations are magnificent!

if the shipping pin was not removed while using the washer then suddenly stop working could it damage the unit?

Do you use nekomimi's head for inuyasha's?
What does it mean by rolling inuyasha's hair?
Do you have a pattern for inuyasha's clothes, or can youy post one?
Please Reply.
Thank you

To make Inuyasha i use nekomimi's pattern and it works: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hVplVZ1pHNQ/SOdlvynAw2I/AAAAAAAAACk/vByOjMJVz38/s1600-h/PIC_0014.jpg. To do the hakama pant and and kimonos read Runo's instructions...

Françoise, Thank you for your advise.
Nekomimi's head is almost the same as Inuyasha.
His side locks have form like pipe.

Runo, Thank you for this help.
Next time i'll make Inuyasha i'll draw a new face's pattern. (Passe une bonne journée,Runo et encore merci de ton aide!!!)

I would like to use the man size doll as a prop for a stage performance. May I rent your man size doll?

Thank you

Thank you. You may not.

I love your site I first asked about making a Shippo doll. I now am about to attempt making a six foot Koga doll for the first time. If you have any tips that might help me it would be much appreciated.
Thank you

First, make a 6 feet boy doll anyhow. Second, wrap it in leather and furry fabric.

Hello I am an InuYasha fan and I am absolutly nuts for Koga. I was wondering if it would be possible to make your Koga 2 doll using your 1/2 girl pattern and enlarging it to make Koga 6 feet
tall

I think it is possible. Though I would not do.

How much is your Koga 2 doll, and is it possible to make Koga six feet tall?
Please Reply
Thank you

Silk hair Koga is 15,000 yen.
If you could make 1 foot Koga, you can make 6 foot Koga.

Thank you so much for your lovely patterns...you are so incredibly talented and very kind to make these available.

How much to buy the borzoi shown on your webpage
Do you have instructions to make one. Thank You

It's not on sale.
I don't have instructions to make Borzoi.

Can you please post a pattern for inuyasha legs?
Please reply.

In order to make Inuyasha,you have to use nekomimi's pattern because it's the same body, head, legs and so on. Good luck!!!

How do you make Inuyasha's legs? What pattern do you use? Please reply.

I used Inuyasha's pattern. Its process is the same as Nekomimi.

I was looking at trying to make your dog pattern, I was wondering if it was OK to make some changes to it and if you are able to give me some advice on how to make it with two colours, not just one colour.
Thanks.

You may alter or change pattern and design as you like.
Sew up two colour of fabric.
Easy way is painting with felt-tip pen.
http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2007/06/shorthair.html

I am interested in purchasing this 51" doll for my granddaughter so she has someone to sleep with. What is the cost?

Sorry, I don't have Wakana doll.

Hi Runo I'm curious about Hiei... How did you make his hair shape?

That is fur cap. Please refer to this page.
http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2009/03/fur-cap.html

Hello I have something to ask. I know that you said that the materials used are in Japan but is there any other place that I could substitute them from, such as a fabric store?Also your dolls are very cute I love Vampire Hunter D so adorable.One other thing if it's possible can we send you a picture of our finished work? If not I understand,thank you and have a nice day.

I don't know any online store.
I don't receive pictures. Instead, you can post on the guest board.
http://dolls.nunodoll.com/guests.html

Hello. I am curious, is your ferret doll for sale? If so, could you please tell me how much it costs? I am quite interested in purchasing him as he reminds me of my beloved little ferret whom has passed away. Thank you for your time.

Sorry, it is not for sale.

Thank you for your reply. =)

What kind of buttons do you use when you make stuffed animals specifically dogs?

Usually I use eye parts which are made as animal eyes.
Sometimes I use half globe buttons.

Hello, my name is Katrien Franken.I am a Dutch art Photographer and very interested in photographing some of your dolls for an art project. Do you have connections in the Netherlands where I can find your dolls? for an overviw of my work please visit www.katrienfranken.com.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Katrien Franken

No I don't.

Hi!
I'm trying to do a mermaid doll, but I'm having difficulty understanding how to sew the breast and fish tail. It looks like it is sewed from the inside. How is that possible?
Thanks!

Hi.
When you sew it, the fish tail has fins inside.
Then turn inside out, the fins are outside.
Sorry, I cannot explain well.

I have looked on Google for a Cut and Sewing patterns for making Men's "JOCK STRAP" And CAN "N O T " find even ONE!

if you or anyone Is Aware of a URL THAT HAS A PATTERN for a Mens jock Stap,. PLEASE please__> DROP ME A eMAIL AND SEND THE url LINK!

THANK You IN ADVANCE

A1MAssage.Biz.ly
A1MASSAGE4u@aol.com
Kyle

Thank you Very much

You can use this pattern and transform it:http://underwear.sew-ing.com/bikini.html... Good luck!!

If you send me a brand-new jock strap, I can disjoint and investigate it in the far future.

Ok.Do you have a favorite color? ;)

No, I don't.

Your dolls are beautiful. I hope that I can make something that comes even close to how lovely yours are. Thank you so very much for all your instructions and patterns.

I just wanted to say Thank You for your Fantastic Site and "easy to understand" doll making instructions. In this day and age to find such a Wonderful Site and have it be Free is unbelievable. Thank You again, you are most kind.

Dear Runo: Thank you for your wonderful site! I have been practicing with small mermaid dolls and I have made one good Nekomimi, she is adorable. I will send pictures shortly.

Also I like the pig! I had problems with the snout but I adjusted it so it doesn't look too bad. Next time it will be better! I have discovered that if you use two-sided fabric, you can make the snout and inside of the ears and belly show the other side and it looks great.

I have no questions, I just wanted to say thank you, and I will continue to do my best.

Dear Runo.how R u?.I really liked your works I loved it I hope that this letter is not a nuisance,I wish to assist me,I love making numerous designs
Has worked some of the designs.But the amount of cloth have ended,Stopped working but did not stop design,Do I send the design,And you're working it?,I just do not want to stop.But I want to see it really.i hove same pic of my work
http://fc16.deviantart.com/fs36/i/2008/286/9/9/All_minE_by_Latoooofa.jpg
i have moooore..Looking for a job.Thank you.Waiting for your response
Lateefa . i.s

Hi, thanks for making me happy with your beautiful art, you are generous, admire you, I know your work since 2005, I learned a lot about you. Meet my creations www.rubymoondollartist.blogspot.com God bless you! thank you for everything

Hi Runo
Would you like to make other Anime characters dolls?
Maybe Naruto?

No, I would not. I haven't seen Naruto.

Hi, is it possible to help me make the ponyo soft toy at let say 10 pcs?
I'll pay you accordingly if possible(:
Do name me your price(:
Best in US$(:

I don't make another Ponyo.

Do you know how to make the clothes and accessories for Kouga, Sango, Sesshoumaru, Shippo, Miroku, and Kagome? My little sister wants to make them.

No,I don't.

Dear Runo,
Thank you for your website and for your lovely dolls! I absolutely love all of your works that I have seen so far. I will try to make the Muto man for I thought that his facial expression is so real and sweet.I remember the Japanese and I am very fond of them as I lived for many years in Tokyo. Tania

je tiens a vous feliciter pour vos creations elles sont magnifiques j espere trouver le tissu pour le corps et le visage merci pour les patrons gratuit et vos explications sont tres simples a comprendre merci pour votre generosite qui sont rares dans ce monde une fan.

Hello Runo.
Are you male or female? I am curious. It doesn't say anywhere on your site.

Also, you are a terrific doll artist.

http://abc-abc.net/fm.html

Man or women? there's a part of man and woman inside all of us... Maybe both are corect... C'est une question philosophique... whith a good translator you can gess it... Runo, do you know what i mean? I hope you fit well now ...

She is a woman. For first two years, when I found this site, I was sure she is male ...Then I found on this Q & A that somebody asked her, and she told she is a woman.)

I just ran across this web site by mistake. I was in search of a small dog and cat pattern to use to make for my daughter's 18" dolls. What amazing animal patterns! I am greatly inspired by this work.

Does anyone know what Runo means when she says to sew the darts on the cat's underbelly? I'm a little confused on just how to sew them. Help is greatly appreciated. :3

Then you can make without underbelly darts.

I know this answer is a bit late, but maybe it will help someone else.

There are 2 sets of almond-shaped darts on the cat's belly pattern piece - 1 set near the front and the other set near the rear. You must pinch or fold the fabric out of each dart so that the curved sides line up with each other.

If you imagine a straight line that connects the points of one of the darts, that is the line you must fold on.

Here is a picture of a similar dart in the leg of a stuffed dragon: http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-Sep-2002/fabdrag06.jpg

The excess fabric should be pushed up on the wrong side of the fabric. Pin and stitch along the curved lines of the almond-shapes.

Doing this keeps the legs from sticking out to the side.

I hope that makes sense.

Dear Runo -

Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful dolls and your patterns. I love them.

Will you please post your horse pattern? (Like you did for the ferret.) I don't need instructions.

Thank you!

Thank you very mutch for your paterns of dolls....happy new year for you and your family. Excuse my english, l am french.

What kind of fabric do you use for the dolls' skin?
I know you use stretch fabric, but what kind?
I'm planning on making a doll sometime this week and I am getting fabric in a couple days.
I tried looking myself for a fabric like yours, but I am not getting good results, I need one that is a bit see through as yours is.

Also, how strong or thick do the wires for the 'kimono doll' need to be?
I have a bunch of wires, but they are all quite thin.

T-shirt fabric is good. The thicker is better.
I use #14 - 16 (about 2 millimetres? )wire for kimono doll's leg. Wires for fingers are thinner.

Thank you for the information, it was very helpful.

Merry christmas!! Joyeux noel!!!

昨年は大変お世話になり
ありがとうございました｡

Thank you for all of your help this year!

What kind of paint material do You use on drawing the face of the doll?

I use acrylic paint.

Can I use glue gun to stick the yarn hair on the head

There shouldn't be a problem if you are careful about it.
Hot glue is HOT. Hence the name.
Use small amounts and work quickly.

The reason hot glue isn't recomended is simply because it's easier to use other types of air-dry glues.

I don't have glue gun.
I think cool glue is enough.
Anyway Anony, thanks for your answer.

i want to make some stuffed animals my partner and i have/ or had as a gift. if i could send you pictures could you make them for me or help me with tips to do it myself? i want to make a cat and a sugar glider. let me know thanks trobins@live.com

I don't make animals for some time.

How does one sew the kimono collar? I have already sewn the sleeves succesfully, and I have finished sewing the lining, but I am having a bit of trouble with the collar, as it does not look as the collar you display or the collar in other kimono.

Thank you in advance

Did you get the hands done? I'm having trouble on turning them insideout. How did you do it?

I did a big doll, she is 24 inches long, hahaha, she has big hands so I had no trouble turning them, but check nuno's tutorial, there was a part about it, you have to be really carefull, she/he recomends some instruments, like wire and tubes and stuff, they are really usefull, how about you, have you made the kimono yet? I think I have an idea as to how to do it, but im not sure, good luck with the hands :)!

Ah, clever.
I haven't done the kimono yet. I was working on the doll but my sister took over the sewing room with her painting supplies, ha ha. I'll prbably move the sewing machine into my room so I can work on it today.
I couldn't find the tubes Runo spoke about but I think I can find something similar. I wish she/he had specified as to the type of stitching though, cause stitches can majorly effect the finished product.

I don't know what is trouble.
If you feel difficulty on the corner of neckline, round it a little.

I can't get the first pattern piece or any of the other pieces to come up for the long hair dachshund. I got the instructions but not the pattern pieces.

I cannot understand. That is not a matter about my pattern.
Ask your friend that knows printing well.

I saw your kimono doll pattern and imediately went out to make one. I bought all the materials but I am having some difficulty with the hands. I have tried them four times (I bought a lot of spare fabric just in case I mess up) and each time I tear the stitching in the fingers.
How tight should the stitches be and do I use a different stitch for between the middle and ring fingers? How close to I cut the fabric to the stitches?
I would really appreciate it if you or anyone else who has succsessfully done the doll would let me know the answers to my questions.

Please see No.45 thread.
You may do the middle stitch by hand.