I am confused about how to sew the tail into the backside. I don't quite understand where you have instructed to "unsew F-T". It is not sewn F-T. I cannot seem to figure this out. I have attempted to improvise, but as I am very much an amateur, I am really finding this step quite difficult.

Sorry for mistaken description.
The opening is D-E of the back. I have to correct the page.
When attach the tail, sew up F-G of the body and F-G of the tail.

cooooooooool boi yooo can yu mae me a sandwich siri no i dont have condiments im here to seay ye

Dear Runo,
I'd like to make a life sized male doll, about 170 cm tall.
Can I use the "Tall Boy" pattern you provided ? If yes, which scale do you suggest to print it ?
Would a life sized doll would bend and collapse without some sort of wired skeleton ?
How much would it cost to make such a doll ?

Thanks !

I think basic doll's pattern is better and easier.
You have to alter the pattern to boy version.
ttp://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/girl/boy.html

Scale is 230 - 240%.
Or make it 250%, and shorten the thigh and shank each 5cm.

If you stuff each parts very solid, it doesn't need wires.

It costs about 10,000 yen for materials in my country.

Thank you Runo san :)
I have other questions if you don't mind.
1- I would like to use a wig to make a realistic hairstyle. How do I attach it to the scalp ?
2- where can I buy joint for the head ? It would be nice to have a moving head.
Thank you !

1- Sew around the edge of the base of the wig to the head.
2- You can buy a joint at a handicraft store or a teddy bear shop.

Thanks a lot, Runo san :)

How do you do the neck joints, please? You only have instructions for sewing the head on without a joint

If you use plastic joint, see ragdoll kitten or rabbit. If you have hard board joint, read its manual.

Hello Runo, i have loved your patterns since the beginning or your blogging. But i have finally gotten the nerve to ask you a question i have wanted to ask for a long time. How do i enlarge the basic girl pattern to be life-size, what are the dimensions i need? If i were to use Photoshop or SAI what should i do?

Hello.
I cannot explain how to use Photoshop or so on.
When you print on the web browser, choose the magnification.
The pattern will be divided. Paste those together.

Thank you so much for answering me! What would be the appropriate magnification for a 175cm doll?

175/80=2.19
Maybe it is needed 230 or 240%.

Thank you so much, i am definitely going to try that. You are an angel!

Is it possible to make this cat with minky fabric, or would the stretch cause a problem?
Thank you for all that you do!

You can use any cloth.
But very stretch fabric may make the toy distort.

Thank you! Minky isn't very stretchy, a bit less than fleece. I think I should use the fur fabric, I like yours a lot and I hope mine can be similar.

Is there anyway to get the little boy doll pattern?

There is not.

You mention letters in attaching the parts together. I don't see any letters on the pattern.

Maybe other people see the letters.

Since you already made life-sized dolls of children and men, I was wondering if you ever will make also a doll of a life-sized woman?

I will not make life-sized woman doll.

I see... thanks for the quick answer!

In the near future would you please make a tutorial on how you made the realistic hair on the dolls? This has been something i struggle with and would probably help others too. Thanks for making such fun and easy tutorials, it has been such a huge help already.

Maybe you think nylon hair is more realistic than woolen yarn. Use realistic material. Method of attaching is the same.

is there a chance that you provide the pattern of your horse, the awesome afghan hound or the borzoi? i'd reaaly like to try if i could make them on my own because i love horses and this dog breeds, but i can't find any good pattern in the internet... you would really help me with this.

Not zero, near to zero.

On a couple of the large dogs you made, the heads could turn. How did you do that?

I used plastic joint.

I need this in a larger size. Is that available?

This pattern is simple. When you make it large, it doesn't have good shape.

Hi, I adapted your Rag Doll kitten pattern to make a character cat (Mog the forgetful cat from a story book). I'd like to share my pattern online and credit your pattern as my starting point. Is it OK to link to your pattern?

It is ok if people can know that the original pattern is mine.

When thideal blaming onation.

Dear Runo,

I would like to make your Corgi toy as my pet Corgi is very ill and is going to die soon.

Do you have a pattern?

Thank you very much.

I made your daschund toy and it went really well.

I'm sorry I don't have Corgi pattern to sell nor to post.

Do you sell Rotkäppchen?

No, I don't. Very sorry.

Then do you sell basic doll/ girl doll in Lolita style?

No ... I don't.

Hi Runo I really don't have any question for you, I just wanted to say thank you for making this site about doll making. Awesome!!!
I'll be trying your patterns soon!! thank you!!

I have been looking for a pattern like this for a while and I cannot find one at all. I was wondering if you will be posting this pattern at a later date?

I'm not planning about that.

Nothing since December.
Are you going to post something new?

I have posted a new article. Thank you for spurring.
http://nuno-runo.blogspot.jp/2014/07/baby-shoes.html

This is not really a question. I just thought maybe you like the look of hand-painted eyes for your plush animals. Buy decorative glass drops and paint them with acrylic colours. Glue them on with hot glue. In my opinion, the effect is stunning. Perhaps, you want to try, too.

Thank you for your informative suggestion.
Usually I sew plastic eyes for animals. I have not used "decorative glass drop".

Hello Runo!

When you make the base for the Nekomimi girl, do you use stretch or no stretch fabric? I know you use stretch for the skin cover, but what about the base?

Thank you Runo, you are amazing! : )

Hello.
I use no stretch fabric. If making the base of stretch fabric, it will be big.

What do you mean by "This leg is a patch pocket?"

If you don't sew upper line of the leg to the body, you can use the leg as a pocket.

Hello runo,
I saw your incredibly sweet Little Red Riding Hood - and I know that this bonnet on many illustrations, but the real red riding hood the gebrüder Grimm comes from the schwalm in Hesse, Germany. I have copied you the link of two pages of this costume and look forward if it may serve as suggestion for you perhaps a little change laundering :-)
http://www.rotkaeppchenland.nordhessen.de/de/rotkaeppchenwoche-2
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwälmer_Tracht
http://www.rotkaeppchenland.nordhessen.de/de/rotkaeppchenwoche-2
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwälmer_Tracht

Thank you for the information.
Little Red Riding Hood is an old folktale.
Perrault wrote before Grimm.
I think the costume should be influenced by liking and imagination of each maker.

My name is Sean Anderson. I live in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. And, I represent Question Quest : The Language Card Game.
www.question-quest.com

I realise according to your FAQ you do not do work for others. However, we are a language teaching product that wants to help students all over the world learn English. For that reason, we hoped you might have a change of heart and help us make a prototype doll of one of our characters.

We are very impressed by your talent. If you are interested, contact us at our game website above.

We apologise if this request upsets you.

All the best,

Sean Anderson

I'm sorry not come up to your hope.
I'm not good at communication with others.

Hello,

On the Big Girl Doll pattern, I notice there isn't a skin cover for the main portion of the body. If I wanted a skin cover, should I just use the body pattern again?

Why not make the body pattern somewhat small?
Darts can be omitted.

Dear Runo
What a blessing your site is. Thank you so much for sharing so much, so freely. I know I will visit your site lots it is inspiring and I love the simplicity of your patterns.

Hi,
I'm trying to make something to resemble your Russian wolfhound, but i just can't grasp the feeling. I would love to see your pattern. i know that i'm overusing your kindness but if you could post it I will be very grateful.

I am trying to make the felt Jack Russell Terrier. The pattern is kind of tricky and I don't know how to go about making it. If you could please post a tutorial that would be awesome!!!! Thank you in advance!!!!

Hello Runo,
I have modified one of your patters, the dachshund, to make a new project. Basically it consists of using the head and tail and sewing them onto a blanket for a baby. I was writing an entry on my blog ( http://www.thethingswellmake.com ) about how to make it, and plan on linking to your patterns and instructions.
I was wondering if it would be OK, though, for me to also post the modified pattern on my blog so that it would be easier for readers to know exactly which pieces to cut out, and how to cut them out for my project. If there is anything else that you would like me to include in my post, just let me know.
Thanks in advance,
Tidje

It is OK if you link and mention to my contents.

Hello Runo,

How do you gather the fabric to make the panties stretch at the waist and leg holes? When I try to do it on my sewing machine it doesn't turn out right. What setting should I use on my sewing machine? Is it possible to gather fabric by hand sewing?

Thank you so much for all your help.

It is not that gathering the fabric with a sewing machine.
Pass through an elastic.
Or, sew stretch race which has 75% length.

Hi Runo,

I'm planning a curriculum to teach kids beginner hand sewing, and was wondering if you could recommend any simple projects from your website that I might be able to teach them.

Domo origato!
-CC

How about these?
http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2008/04/apron.html
http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2007/11/mouse-pincushion.html
http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2010/03/penguin.html

Hey! Thanks for your website. I am going to make a doll. I found your website first. Then I googled "make a rag doll" in Spanish ("hacer una muñeca de trapo") and I found this website:

http://comohacerte.com/manualidades/como-hacer-una-muneca-de-trapo-patrones-y-confeccion-de-muneca-de-tela

They are using your pictures and your patterns! Do you know them? Did you give them permission?
Hope this helps,
Rotida

Thank you for the information.
Not a few people use my contents. But I can't help it.
It is very easy to be a stealer on the web.

Hi! I was making one of your doll "Nekomimi"
when I was reading instruction of how to make
doll skin cloth...(big doll instruction)
but not sure how to make skin cover.

Fold stretch fabric and sew as the line of the pattern. The skin cloth is a tube. The one side is narrow.

Hi Runo! What material is the small black nose made of on the Ragdoll Kitten Head. Is it the fur material, embroidery or is it a small hard plastic nose? It's hard to tell from the photo. Thank you!

The photo is hard to see indeed.
I used a thick embroidery thread.

Hello, Runo!
I'm attempting to make a Wa-Lolita outfit for one of my big girl dolls, and thus need a kimono for the top. I was wondering, since the big girl and kimono dolls are not the same size, do you happen to know how much I would need to enlarge the pattern?

Thank you for these wonderful patterns; they are quite lovely and fun to make!

Maybe 160-180 %. Kimono is flexible dress. It doesn't need precise size.

Where can I find the horse pattern you made the black one its pretty awesome

In a book "鍋島知津子の動物のぬいぐるみ" which I referred.

What pattern would I use to make Kagome? Since her body type is different that your InuYasha doll. Thanks.

You should make new pattern.
If it is difficult, why not make fatten the kimono doll?

Thank you, Runo. I really enjoy your website and dolls.

how do I keep the dolls clean?

Wash hands before touching the dolls.
Usually put the dolls in the case.
The best way is not to let them dirty.

Hi Runo...
I just want to thank you a lot.I am completely new in making stuffed toy but your site made it easy for any person to show their creativity. I really respect you to share your creativity with others. While other sites are charging for this you made it very simple to all creativity lovers. God bless you.

Hi Runo,
You say on your website it is okay to sell dolls made with your pattern. I was wondering if it is okay to sell gloves made with your pattern? Or actually mittens, because I'm thinking of altering the pattern.
Thank you, your site is a wonderful place of inspiration!

It is okay.

I have been doing wonderful things with these patterns but the guest board does not work any longer.

How may I submit pictures to you so that you can see these things I have done?

I would also like you to know I have been doing doll charity and it has made many people happy.

Thank you for being so kind to provide us these free patterns/lessons and permission to use.

Why not write about your project on your blog or SNS? Even if I don't know your achievements, people will praise you.

Hi Runo!!
I've learned so much from your site!

I'm now trying to make a pattern of my own for a doll, but umm I'm not sure on how make the cover with strech fabric that hides most of the stitches... D:

So I thought of asking you, how do you go on making those stretch fabric covers??

I can't explain well.
Experience, flair, and trial & error. More experiences.

Hi Runo,

May I please use your felt mini Santa and sleigh and reindeer for the Australian edition of Better Homes and Gardens? I would need to provide a version of your pattern and would credit you.

Julia

I don't care.

Hello Runo,
I am aware that you already sold your Inuyasha dolls, but I was particularly fond of the Sesshoumaru one. In fact, I have loved that doll very much for a long time. If I were to commission you to make another one, how much would it cost? I completely understand if you decline.

Thank you very much for your time!

However much you pay, I cannot make another one. verry sorry.

Hello Rino,
Thanks for the reply! Oh alright, because it looks a bit bigger and the head has a chin. I'll try again to make it look like the third!

Hello Rino,
I wanted to make the third pig you have in your picture, The cream one next to the white one. I was wondering if it is the same pattern because mine came out like the first. Thank you for your time!

They were made by the same pattern. Each material makes each look. The third is polyester fleece.

Hi Runo,
I was interested in making the felt fashion mini doll. Do you know how many ounces of polyester fiberfill you put in one doll?
Thanks!

Sorry. I don't know. It is too light to weigh.

Hello - I am wanting to make your ragdoll kitten in monocolour fur. Is it necessary to cut out the leg and feet pieces or do I just cut the one piece (body, leg, foot). Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks

The body, forefoot and toe can be one piece. The hind leg and foot, too.

Konichiwa Runo,

Am I allowed to make my own patterns of clothing and costumes for your felt fashion minidoll to feature on my website if I credit your name?

Have a wonderful day!
-ComicalCrafty

Yes, you are.

Thank you! :)

Can you put up a pattern for the kishu dog? It's almost like an Akita and I wanted to make one for my friend because they're her favorite dogs.

I don't think that.

Pattern is not correct size. What do I set printer to achieve correct size

Choose 100 %.

I would just like to say that your Jesus doll is awesome. Will you at any stage be putting the pattern out on pdf free as you have other patterns?

I was scanning the net for rag doll patterns when I saw your big breast girl doll. I've never made one using your method. Normally I use flat-chested patterns and if needed, stuff/pack the breast area firmer to create a bust. The question I have is: If I want to create a massive sized life-like bosom. Do I simply enlarge the pattern or do I have to alter the pattern's shape. Will it look unnatural if I simply enlarge the breast pattern further?

If her breast becomes bigger, any shape is unnatural. So you may simply make it large as you like.

Then if I cut the breasts in a more teardrop shape would that even things out?

The lower half should have bigger bulge.

And then affix in the normal position. Ok.

Is there anything else I should take into account then?

Not to fear failure.

Thank you very much. I will let you know how it turns out.

Runo I love your plushies and such, they are so cute.
Does anybody know how to make a lion plushie? I want to make one for my friend. Can you explain it fully? I'm only fourteen.

I don't know who can explain.

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.

AND, Alex, you are very rude to Runo who is only trying to send out helpful information!

I just wanted to to say thank you for this beautiful and helpful site! I come to it often and am very inspired by your creativity and persistent doll crafting. You are very kind to share your amazing creations with others!

Thank you again!!! :)

I wanted to add to this Thank You! note.

I used your fabulous dolphin pattern to make versions of Winter (dolphin from the movie "Dolphin Tale), a dolphin who had lost its tail fins and wears a prosthetic tail. I know two small children who love Winter and will now have their own version to cuddle forever.

Thank you again for great patterns and tutorials and sharing them so freely. You are an inspiration and very kind.

(picture of the dolphin I made: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/MadameUgly/monkeys%20and%20such/dolphintailoff-1.jpg )

http://panty.hanty.net/girl.html .
I used Indian cotton material for this.
Step 5 Fold and stitch hem. This is difficult as folding a non stretchabale cloth at the crotch is not neat and pulls on the cloth.
If possible advise.

How about using a bias tape?

This site is so rare and precious, I've searched a lot in internet!
I bought several panties in internet and they found out to be very big for me. Can u suggest me something? Thank u so much!!!!
Cristiana

Can you send me the full instructions for the Fashion Doll? I'm not sure how to make the doll.

Do you have "Big Black Cat with White Cresent" for sale? If so, how much please?
Thank you, Will

It is not for sale. I'm sorry.

Runo, you break my heart! I will pay you $300.00 for it now, and another $10,000.00 if and when I win one million dollars using this cat in a contest this year, which I know I will win. Pretty please?

Anyway, I cannot sell it.

Very well, Runo. I will honor your wish not to sell this cat. Would you be interested in making me just a cat face similar to this cat? If not, I would appreciate any help or advice you can me, so I can do the same. Thank you very much.

Now I'm making a black cat with yellow eyes.
I'm not sure it has similar face.

I am about to make the life sized girl doll and was wondering how much fibrefill you used?
Many thanks.

I didn't weigh. Maybe 2,000 - 2,500 grams.

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.