Where do you find the eyes you used for the Terry Cat? I am not sure how to search for these as anything like "button eyes" does not give me the type of buttons you used.

Those are round buttons (like half ball).
But I think flat buttons or ordinary animal eyes are better.

I already asked this, but i sent it by one way instead and so i'm sorry about that.

But i was wondering what type of body your sesshoumaru doll is as it is my particular favorite. It looks like tall boy but i am not certian.
Thank you,
Johanna

Yes, tall boy type.
But the legs are like kimono doll.

How much would the Kurama one be?

Kurama is not for sale. Sorry.

Do you sell any of your anime ones? If so what ones?

Ranma 7,000 yen.
Shampoo 6,000 yen.
Lelouch 18,000 yen.
Hikaru + Sai 22,000 yen.
Ryoma 10,000 yen.

Do you know anywhere else that may sell fur that will work like that?

I don't know. Sorry.

Hi, I am wondering where you bought the fabric for the rag doll kitten. I am looking but not seeing it, is there a company you bought from, a website perhaps? I want to get the fur just right.
Thanks!

I bought it at a real shop near my residence. The shop is closed now.

Thank you

Is it necessary to use a neck joint for attaching the terry cat head to neck or can it just be sewed together? I see someone asks about a neck joint below, but it is not specified in the terry cat making page. Thank you!

I don't think it is necessary. I sewed its head to the body at the neck.

Hi, my question is how many percentage in the copy machine can I enlarge the patterns of the 1/2 girl doll to do Wakana (51 inches) or the life size maid (5ft)?

Hi.
Maid is 200%. Wakana is difficult. She has different proportion.

Thanks for taking time to answer, I'll do the life size maid, and I'll give it a shot to do Wakana...
Beautiful work you do, thanks again, Greetings from México

would you consider making a custom doll? 40-48" Randy Orton wwe wrestler? If so, pricing? This is a Christmas gift asked for by a child. Thank you.

Sorry I don't make custom dolls.

I love you so much through your work. You introduced me to the love of doll-making. You are my Angel. I just want to know that you are doing well. You have not posted anything new since the earthquake in 2010.

Thank you. At least I'm not sick nor wounded.

Where is the neck joint pattern for cat dolls?
Thank you. I love your dolls.

Nowhere. You can buy neck joints at Teddy bear shop.

Can you please upload separate sized pattern sheets or post a how-to for size conversions in the future?
It is a great tutorial, but I would like to make some without a bit of trial and error.
(For example, in the United States, there are XS, S, M, L, XL for both men and boys.)

Using a copy machine, you can make various sizes.

I'm really not even sure how to word this, but I'll try. I've made my own dolls using your 4" mini doll pattern, and posted them on my website and Facebook. I've had people asking if they can buy the dolls, but I know that the pattern for the heads, bodies and arms is yours. I think what I'm asking is permission to sell my own doll characters made with your pattern. I'll happily link your banner to the pages and have already done so on Facebook, where they've gotten the most attention. I'd post the link, but your instructions say not to.

I don't forbid.

Wonderful.
Here's the link to my website where the dolls are featured: http://www.dreamangelsparadise.com/Angels_Paradise/mini-SD-dolls/000mini-SD-dolls.html
Here's the link to their Facebook album: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/album.php?aid=42885&id=100000860247477&fbid=192224250816248
I'm sure you'll happily notice that I've already setup your banner on my website and added it as a link in the Facebook album. Feel free to comment on them.
Glad to hear you're okay after reading about all that's been happening in Japan.

The link on my website's changed: http://www.club.dreamangelsparadise.com has the collection of mini dolls now.

I have a question regarding your stuffed animals, I want to make a welsh Corgi for my friend and I remember you saying you use two different kinds of wire in your animals, what kind is it? Would copper wiring for electrical work?

Steel is hard. I put steel wires in the legs.
Aluminium is rather soft. It fits for the tail.
I think copper is too soft.

Fiona do you have the corgi pattern and I just missed it on the site or the border Collie? Thank you

I have did much research to find a free site to learn how to make panties. Yours is "THE ONLY" of it's kind that is simple free and tasteful. u will help & teach many. THANK YOU KINDLY. joy!

Thank you so very much for clearing up my question on whether we can use your doll patterns for the purposes of selling or not.

I am very glad we can use them forever.

Once again I thank you for this. Take care and may God bless you abundantly!!

Hello, there I am very new to your website. I noticed a question from someone who asked you if it was ok to make dolls from your patterns for the purposes of selling. Your answer to this question was, "Yes" which is wonderful but does your "Yes" still apply today?
Like I just said I am very new to your site so I am not exactly sure how long ago it was the answer to this question was posted up. I want to be very sure that your,"Yes" answer to this question still applies today because if it isn't, then I wouldn't want to be breaking the law by creating a doll that is not my original design for the purposes of selling. It wouldn't be right.
Thank you, kindly

Yes, for ever.

Hello, I'm interested in buying a doll. I'm wondering what is the biggest girl doll you would be willing to sell, and ship to the U.S. Also, price is not an issue. I like your work and hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you

Thank you. Do you mean Nina? She was sold.

Hello. How much is your latest Inuyasha doll and how much would it cost to ship the the U.S? Also, would you ever make a Howl doll from Howl's Moving Castle? Thank your for your time.

Thank you. Inuyasha dolls were sold out. Sorry.
Once I wanted to make Howl doll, but now I don't.

I don't see a pattern for making the miniature cats. Is it the same as for the larger ones you do have printed on those pages? Should I follow those and just make them smaller?

Miniature cat's pattern is simpler than big cat's.

Hello I was wondering if my sister and i has your permission to sell the dolls we make.thank you.

You can sell.
And you can alter (change) my patterns.

Thank you we made a few dolls here is a link to a website that has the pictures of them under sisters moon and star. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140189796060029.36994.100002070283003

Do you recommend wool felt or polyester felt for making the fashion dolls and minidolls?

I use mixed one (maybe wool 60%).
It is difficult to glue pure polyester felt.

Hello Runo ,
I love this Cat´s. Where can I find the pattern, please?
Are you share or sell it? Thanks for answer.
Best regards lisa

Hello.
Sorry you cannot get it.

Hi! Your Zebra pattern has some ovals under the legs and it says "Dart" there. I don't understand if I have to cut it out or leave it.

Please refer to giraffe.
http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2010/10/giraffe.html

I would love to have that brown-haired samurai doll. How much would shipping to the USA cost me?

Thank you. But I don't sell that doll. Sorry.

Hello Runo,
I am the editor of a free DIY craft projects online magazine:
http://www.mespetitesmainsmagazine.net
I would appreciate to share your small stuffed elephant tutorial in the next issue to be published around april 10.
Of course, the story will be credited and linked to your blog.
Please let me know if you are ok to feature in the magazine.
Thank you
Kind regards

I'm ok.

Thank you.
I will send you the link as soon as it goes online.
Kind regards

Hello Runo,
The new issue appeared.
Here is the link : http://www.mespetitesmainsmagazine.net
Thanks for you to share your great tutorial with our readers.
Best regards

First i want to pray for you and japan. I just want to say that i love all your projects.......nice to meet you....sorry if i copy your pattern (but i'll use it for my self.

Thank you.
You can copy for you.

Runo-
You are an amazing designer / artist and I am so happy that you survived the earthquake and tsunami. My prayers are with you and the people of Japan....

Thank you.
We Japanese are in gratitude for the good will of people all over the world.

I saw the russian blue cat on your website and would like to find out the price and how to order.

Thank you. That is not for sale. Sorry.

My dear friend. I am watching the news going on in Japan on the Tsunami. i am very concerned about you and your safety. My prayers are with you for you and your family and everyone in Japan. I love your website. Thank you for all that you have to offer.
Sincerely,
Betty Castillo

Thank you
I am safe.
However, the earthquake and the tsunami destroyed my country in the wide area.
A lot of persons died.
It is big tragedy.

May God bless you and keep you all safe. You are in our hearts and prayers. We love you and God does ,too.
Betty

Such sad and terrible events, Runo. So glad you are safe.

Hi!
Do you sell your doll Dori of May 2010?
If yes, whats the price?
kind regards

Thank you. But life-size dolls are all sold-out.

What a pity... :(

Do you have a pattern for a sleeping cat? One that is lying down. I can't seem to find one, but i'm not sure if I am just not looking properly.
Thank you very much for your time.
Your dolls are wonderful!

No, I don't. I don't make sleeping cat.

I see on the page featuring this cat doll, you state you used wire in the making of this cat doll. May I have the gage and type of wire you used for this cat doll, please?

4 millimetre diameter aluminum wire in the head to the back.
There are 3 plastic wires (1.4 mm) and a 2mm aluminum wire in a leg.
1.4 mm plastic wire in the tail.

I love your patterns ,buy I do not seem to be able to find the instructions on how to put the doll together,I sew all the time ,but can not understand how to put the body together,of the girl doll (big girl doll ) Thanks

You've found. Congratulations.

I like your doll gallery so much! XD I was wondering if you could make a Custom Sephiroth doll for me? I'll pay for the services :D Note: if it's worth is more than USD $250 (roughly NZ $500++) can I pay you separate pays cos my credit card cant make more than that D:

Thanks and you're awesome doll maker!

Thank you. But sorry I don't.

I am making terry cat. When I try to turn the tail right side out after sewing, it does not go. How are small parts turned right side out again?
Thanks,
Tasha

Aren't you able to turn the tail inside out? If so, sew it from outside with ladder stitch.

How do I wash the nekomimi doll?

You must not wash.
If you dare, dismantle the body and wash only skin.

Can a sewing machine be used on the terry cat pattern or must it be done by hand?

As the terry cat is rather simple, hand-sewing is all right.

Can I sell animals made from your patterns? I saw on the FAQ that it says we can sell dolls made from your patterns, but I just wanted to double check. Thank you for sharing your creations. They are wonderful.

Yes, you can.

Thanks again.

Do you provide pattern for your blue terry cat? I't's my favourite. I didn't see it on the page.
Thank you!
Tasha

I think the blue terry cat is the same pattern as the other one. It looks a little bigger, though. And the face was done differently.

They were made using the same pattern.
Sewing and stuffing sometimes made difference.

Runo,
Your terry cat pattern is beautiful! I was wondering- does it work for any size, or can you only make it in a certain size? By that, I mean could I make a very small/large version, or do I have to use exactly the full size of the towel?
Thanks,
Sophia

I think you can make the pattern smaller or bigger.

Hi,

I love your work and especially the way you create your patterns. What software do you use?

I draw pattern freehand.
I use Jasc Paint Shop Pro when scanning.

Thanks Runo!

It would be nice to see your plush version of Kuro and Shiro (from the Movie Tekkonkinkreet)

Nice site by the way!

Hello,
I came across your site looking for a doll pattern maker. your works looks beautiful and full of expression. would you be interested at taking a look at my design and letting me know if you would be interested in helping me to make a patter/sample?
Thank you!

Sorry I don't have time to do such.

Hi! I'm trying to make a doll based on your Mini Mermaid, but I wanted to use head of the Big Girl Doll. The problem is that neither pattern is for the size I want (around 80cm) and I don't know how to re-size a pattern much less combine parts from two different ones. Can you give me any advice?
Thank you!

There is big difference among mini mermaid and big girl.
How about using big girl's arm and body? Cut the body at the waist. And measure the waist. Then draw its tail by yourself. Fish tail has simple form. You can make it any length.

You're right, that's a much better idea.

So I should re-size and print the patterns for just the head, body, and arms?

There is one other thing I'd like to ask, if you don't mind. I was thinking of making it with a mouth like a puppet. Do you think just a hole where the mouth would be would work?

Thank you again for your advice.

I think it is difficult to make puppet's mouse because it is double cloth.

I wasn't planning to use the double cloth, just the pattern. Or would that not work?

I hope you don't mind me asking so many questions, or trying to change your patterns so much. If you do please tell me and I will look elsewhere.

I don't mind.
But it is out of Big Girl doll nor mermaid.
If you take Sesame Street doll apart, you may make your own pattern.

Thank you for all of your help. I will do my very best with it.

you have to make a tunnel inside the doll for where the hand goes. also you have to line the mouth so you don't see your hand. she's right, take apart a puppet to see. or at least examine a puppet.

on the mermaid doll pattern. is that the acutal size for the doll?

Can you make a question board so I can just ask you normal questions?

Hello Runo, I am an American living in Hakodate. I have an illustration that I would like made into a 10" felt doll. Do you make custom felt doll patterns for a fee? I look forward to hearing your reply.

I don't make custom pattern. Sorry.

Could you please put up the pattern for the Norwegian Forest Cat? It is very cute, and I want to make it. Thank You

I could not.

Why not?

Lack of various things --- time, zeal, reason, easiness, etc.

Okay, I understand, thank you anyway!

Have you reconsidered about selling this pattern? I have just lost my cat of 16 years which is a very similar breed and I want to make one in his memory and I am having trouble making my own pattern. I have made a number of teddy bears so the difficulty would not be a problem.

No, I haven't.

Hello
Your work is fantastic !!!! I am amazed looking at them. I would like to make a few dolls and animals for my grandchildren if I can make the time to do it.

I have pomeranian dogs. Would you make a pomeranian felt dog and pattern so I can make the doll. My dogs are getting old and will not be around much longer. I love my dogs very much. There names are Toby, Buffy, Noel and Buster.

Doma Arigato!!
Nancy Nix

Thank you so much for your Hanty Panty. I have been looking for that for long time.
You have a very big talant.

what do u use for skin cloth for 1/2 girl
cannot make fingers they are to thin
I really want to make her

Maybe the same as this.
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/yuzawaya/122-01-006-27/
I cannot help you to buy.

do you have your paterns are really size when i photocopy the paterns

No, I do not.

How do you create your patterns? Do you make a model of the plush first, or do you draw out all the parts? Thank you.

I draw freehand almost.

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???

Your English isn't very skillful for someone who comes from the birth place of English, Alex. I'm not sure that you're in any position to criticize the English of others. Next time, try to phrase your question accurately, and perhaps someone will answer.

Hi! I'm currently making your Terry Cat and I was kinda confused at steps 4 and 5. Where am I supposed to attach the belly? And is it because i cut holes in them? Was I supposed to do that?

Sorry for all the questions, and thanks in advanced :)

You need not cut the holes, but it's not important. Fold the middle of the dart, then sew the line of arc.
"Belly" contains inside legs.

I would like to buy one of your dolls, May I know which of them is avalaible to buy and how much cost them? I admire very much your artistic work. Thanks.

Thank you.
Here is the price list. But it's written in Japanese.
http://nunodoll.com/kakaku.html

Your dolls are exquisite and enchanting. You have said in your FAQ that you occasionally sell the dolls. Do you have any pink haired mermaids for sale? If you do how much would it be? Thank you.

It's not for sale. Thank you.

Hello,i live in Siberia, and me pleasantly that I can beside You to learn. With many thanks for Your lessons! I do not do such dolls, but some ways to me much helped.

Hello, first of all I love your patterns, they're so fun and easy to follow, even for a beginner. I am using your pattern and I know that you have given permission to use and even sell dolls based on your patterns, but I'd like to give credit to you when I upload my creation onto an art website, how would you like me to refer to you? Do you want me to just post a link to your website? I want to give you ample credit because without your pattern I wouldn't have been able to make my doll.

I will appreciate your link.

Here is the link to the doll I had made using your pattern:

http://darkerperspective.deviantart.com/#/d2xnzia

I'm sorry. I'm not an english speaker, but I want to tell you that in this site a woman has copied you santa claus, showing your patterns and all of your pictures as if it belonged to her:
http://www.google.com.br/imgres?imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nu6HJqoVp-Y/S_VAB4EKAMI/AAAAAAAAAu0/7Qs56f5QBTg/s320/molde-papai-noel-feltro.jpg&imgrefurl=http://marcelarteseva.blogspot.com/2010/05/dicas-e-moldes.html&usg=__F3NZisFJkF5zx5jvrXQ3oHmaG3Y=&h=306&w=313&sz=22&hl=pt-BR&start=24&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=8i1CtEk6wAo4qM:&tbnh=114&tbnw=117&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtubar%25C3%25A3o%2Bfeltro%26start%3D18%26um%3D1%26hl%3Dpt-BR%26sa%3DN%26ndsp%3D18%26tbs%3Disch:1

Thank you for the information.
I hope nobody buys from her.

I would like the pattern for the Jesus in Red coat doll shown under Christmas dolls. However, I can't figure out how to access the pattern. Can you help me. Thank you.

There is not the way to access.

Hello. I saw your pattern for Nekomimi doll with cat ears and tail. Did you use wire to pose the doll ? I work with pipe cleaners and do not know what kind of wire to use.

I didn't use wire in the limbs. So it is hard to pose.

I have everything almost ready to finish and everything i understand except how to do the toes. I cut out the toe - folded it but just cannot understand how to sew. Is it correct to cut 4 pieces of toe for each leg? I am excited to finish her but I may end up making shoes to cover badly made feet unless you can help.

Please disregard

Maybe you'll understand after making big girl's foot and tall boy's foot.

Hello, can I use polyester fabric for Terry cat instead of towel?

Thank you

I think it's OK.

I was making some mini dolls, and I was wondering; How could I make one that had spikey hair?

That is a wig. Sew upper outline of front and back from outside.

Is there a picture I may look at for an example?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RIv8819d2KE/TDlZx8R9TII/AAAAAAAAAh8/0AVhs4ebU3c/s1600/minihair.jpg

Hello! I like your hamster! I was wondering how you made the hamster fuzzy on the outside. Do you use some type of fabric? Or felt?

I used furry fabric.

Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your patterns. You are very talented!
Can you please tell me how to fold or sew the kimono pattern used for small felt dolls? This is the pattern you posted on you Nuno Life blog. Thank you very much!

excuse me, I meant to say, "will you please tell me how to fold or sew the kimono pattern used for small felt dolls?"

thank you

Fold at the middle of the sleeve.
I drew a solid line. But it should not have been cut.
If I had time, I would post instruction.

Hi, I was wondering about the dachshund's tail. You stiched it on after you had turned the dog inside out, any special reason for this? Or could I as well sew it in when I am sewing the back of the dachshund, like in the Terry Kitty?

And one more thing, do you turn the tail inside out when you are sewing it?

Thanks a lot for the patterns and intructions, it is one of the best pages I have seen.

Not very different.
But after attaching makes the root of the tail round. It is rather good.

i would like yo buy your great pyrneese dog..Please

It is not for sale. Sorry.

Thanks so much for all your knowledge and expertise. I was looking for a pattern to help my son with an art project and I could only find it on your website. Thanks for sharing your skills!

Runo, I am so impressed by your dolls and I think it's wonderful that you are willing to share instructions for even a small portion of them. I wish people would not complain about patterns not being available for any kind of doll they want. You are amazing!

Secondly, question! I have been sewing for a few years, but I have only sewn from very detailed patterns and instructions. I have no idea how much cloth to buy for different projects. I want to make something like the tall boy pattern but maybe a little bit smaller. Does anyone have a good estimate for how much of each material I need? I don't want to buy way too much and waste money.

Thank you!! ありがとうね。

Print all patterns required, then place them on the floor.
And you'll know how much in any size.

You can guess the w. and h. of the pattern before print by counting how many pixels are 5cm mark on the pattern pieces(192 pixels per 5 cm. 38ish pixels per 1 cm), compare to the attributes in MS paint or the equivalent. The "Arm skin/thigh and knee" part of the Tall boy is 764 by 870. So that almost makes 20 cm or 8 inches, and 870 makes nearly 22cm or almost 9 inches.
Separate the patterns that need to be doubled, which there are five for tall boy. So the total becomes 16 pieces. Assuming they are all the same size, you would need 128 inches by 144 inches of fabric. (Or 52 by 58 cm) Divided by the typical measuring system it becomes 3 & 2/3 yards by 4 yards.

Hello! I would like to make a doll like your life-size man doll, but I know you can't share a pattern. So I was wondering, if I enlarged the pattern for the "Tall boy doll" you shared, Could you tell me if the pattern shape/size is close to one of the men dolls?

Thank you for sharing all you have, your dolls are lovely!

I don't think "tall boy doll" is good for enlarging.
"1/2 girl" may be better.
240% height and 200% width.
And make its shoulder wider, hips smaller, and so on.

how i making the Papillon dog?

Observe a Papillon well.

Runo, I often browse your website, I enjoy it lots, you inspire me!
Regards
Megan

I have printed out the pattern to your large Santa Claus doll in the red suit. I have the list of materials needed but no sewing instructions. May I please have the sewing instructions for this doll?

You're kidding.

No I am not kidding. I would like to know what gets sewn first, second, third, and so on. With some patterns it makes a difference as to what gets sewn first. If it makes no difference in your pattern it would be nice to know that.

Ordinary people can understand order of sewing by seeing my instruction pages. But you cannot. I cannot help.

What instruction pages? The pattern does not come with instruction pages. Where are the instruction pages?

they are just below the patterns links

Thank you for your help.
I've altered the layout of the page to find the links easily.

Thank you for your help and many apologies for asking "stupid question" I was looking in the wrong place

Runo, a doll group of which I am a member used this doll pattern for a swap. They are really cute, and I thought you might like to see the results. There will be more added as participants finish.
http://www.hittygirls.com/swaps/2010/nuno/nuno.html

Thank you.
They are very cute.

Can you Naruto anime dolls. Please and thank you.

Maybe I can't.

For my information, whom do you like best in Naruto?

I am a doll maker, specially stuffed animals. I tried to find horse pattern everywhere but till now unsucceeded. Would you like to share the horse pattern of yours?

I would not.

Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us. Your invention encourage to think differently.

Hello...your work is simply amazing! I would like to know if I can purchase any of your dolls for some of the childern I work with. Thank you!!

If you say about life size doll, I don't sell.

do you make circus or safari animals like lions,tigers, elephants, giraffe, monkeys.
I love your blog. Thank you very much

Not impossible.

You make beautiful dolls and animals. I have enjoyed looking at them. You are a very talented artist. Thank you for posting such clear instructions for making animals. I am trying to make a pattern for a hedgehog. I think it has helped me to see how you make your animals.

I love you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am forever grateful. You are the master of making cloth dolls.

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?

Yes, you scroll down to the bottom of the page, and there should be links to click on that say stuffed animals.

Hi I need some help I want to make a vocaloid doll with a more realistic hair can you please help me I want to make Len and the hair is similar to the keiki

That is rayon hair for doll. I don't know where you can buy such hair.

thank you for answering my question but what I want to know is how to put it on how to glue it to the head because I want to make him a ponytail

It was attached with the same way as tall boy's hair.
http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/boy/hair.html