Kid's Summer Camp: Hand Sewing Soft Dolls

In this 5-day beginner friendly summer camp, students will learn how to create their own soft doll using felt, polyfill, and the backstitch. This camp is where creativity comes to life one stitch at a time! Each child will bring home a one-of-a-kind handmade friend they’ll be proud of!

This camp is perfect for young makers who love crafting, imagination, and hands-on fun. Along the way, campers will build confidence, practice fine motor skills, and discover the joy of sewing in a fun, encouraging environment filled with creativity and new friendships.

Note* If the student already knows how to do the backstitch and ladder stitch that will be helpful, but it's not mandatory. 

Supplies Needed

Felt Sheets 8 x 12
(2) pieces of skin colored felt for the body
(1) piece of felt for the hair
(1) piece of felt for the eye color
(1) small scrap of woven (non-stretchy) fabric for the dress that this is not felt.

Embroidery Floss
(1) color to match the skin tone
(1) color to match the hair
(1) color to create the lips
(1) skein of white floss to highlight the eye

Additional supplies
(1) small bag of polyfill
(1) package of embroidery needles

Day 1
Students will cut out their pattern pieces and sew their dolls' arms, legs, and body together.

Day2
Students will attach the dolls' hair to the face, and the back of the hair to the base of the neck.

Day 3
Students will attach the dolls' eyes, create the lips, and sew the head pieces together.

Day 4
Students will stuff the arms, legs, body, and head, and will attach the head and arms to the body. 

Day 5
Students will choose fabric and sew the dolls' dress.

Note* A minimum of 2 students is required for this class to meet. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund or you can be rescheduled to a later class.