how to repair cloth body dolls

TIPS ON HOW TO REPAIR A DOLL

• If a doll’s cloth-body is damaged in many cases it can be fixed by replacing it with a new one.
• If a doll’s arm, leg or head comes off and the doll has push-in limbs, a hairdryer can be used to make the plastic...
• Inside specific dolls are elastics that holds the body parts of the doll together. If the elastic breaks, try and...

Full Answer

What should I do if my Doll is damaged?

If a cloth-body doll’s body is severely damaged, replace it (see below). If the head, arm, or leg comes off a doll with push-in limbs, use a hairdryer to make the plastic pliable, then reinsert the part into the body. If the elastic inside the doll that holds limbs or the head on breaks, replace it (see below).

How do you open the inside of a cloth doll?

You can access the inside of a cloth doll by cutting a slit in its back, then closing it up when done. Undo the stitching holding the head and limbs to the torso. Then un-stitch the body and use the fabric as a pattern (adding about 3/4 inch all the way around for the seam) for the new body.

Can you replace the body of a vinyl doll?

I am not able to replace bodies on most vinyl dolls. I do not have the equipment to attach the vinyl parts to a replacement body. I can repair most damage to vintage composition bodies. This includes repairs to the heads and molded hair.

How to clean cloth dolls?

How to Clean Cloth Dolls. It is best if you wash your doll by hand rather than throw it in the washing machine. Add 1 teaspoon of Woolite. Mix the Woolite in the water and then add the cloth doll. Squeeze the doll several times to work the soap inside the doll. Use your fingers and a toothbrush to help work out any of the stubborn dirt and stains.

How do you fix a rag doll?

How to Repair a Cloth DollHelp! My arm fell off!sewing thread.snip off extra stuffing from the cloth doll.Pass the needle through the back of the cloth doll.whip stitch to repair the doll.trim off the threads.This doll is repaired!

How do you attach a doll head to a cloth body?

0:071:421. Attaching the Head - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe head into the opening. So as we insert the head into the opening we just kind of keep track ofMoreThe head into the opening. So as we insert the head into the opening we just kind of keep track of those little white strings because those are gonna probably get in our way later they're not tucked.

How do you fix a broken doll?

0:331:41How to repair restore fix Barbie, Monster High and EAH broken ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPush and apply hot glue to hold it in place after the glue dries attach tape around the pin. ApplyMorePush and apply hot glue to hold it in place after the glue dries attach tape around the pin. Apply enough tape to fit through the opening on the doll's. Head trim then place the head back on.

How do you fix a squished doll head?

1:454:52How to repair a squashed doll head - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou will get a little bit of water inside the head so it is worth making sure you let the head dryMoreYou will get a little bit of water inside the head so it is worth making sure you let the head dry thoroughly or use a hairdryer or something to dry the inside of the head out.

How do you reattach a doll head?

0:515:52Reattaching an American Girl doll head! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo I will show you today how to retighten or reattach her head okay so what you want to do is turnMoreSo I will show you today how to retighten or reattach her head okay so what you want to do is turn your doll around to the back. And then you'll see that at the base of her neck.

How do you reattach a doll's arm?

Warm the vinyl on the body around the arm hole. Stretch the bungee far enough that you can get the tip of the screwdriver in the end not in the arm. Again push the tip into the hole in the body, wiggling it or turning it sideways to get it in all the way. It should pull flat onto the inside of the body.

How much does it cost to restore a doll?

A typical doll restoration averages about $12 – $18 per inch of doll, but every doll has different needs, so the price on a doll repair bid may vary greatly.

How do you make a doll's body cloth?

0:398:26Creating the Basic Agosia Arts Cloth Doll Body - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe first step in making your doll body is determining what pattern you're going to use and over theMoreThe first step in making your doll body is determining what pattern you're going to use and over the years I've come up with a particular pattern. That I traced out on cereal box cardboard.

How do I get my dolls legs back?

Position the doll head on top of the body. To attach a leg, make a stringing hook to reach into the torso and grasp the loop hanging from the head. Pull the loop down through the leg hole and secure it to the hook inside the leg. Pull out the stringing hook and repeat the process for the other leg.

How do you stabilize Amigurumi head?

To avoid a wobbly head, I usually insert an extra arm inside the doll's neck. The third arm is stuffed inside the neck will make the doll's neck stronger. It will not make the head stable like using metal wires, but I think it's the most safety way if you are going to crochet a doll for kid.Bye Bye Amigurumi wobbly head!! - Green Frog – Crochethttps://greenfrogcrochet.com › bye-bye-amigurumi-wobb...https://greenfrogcrochet.com › bye-bye-amigurumi-wobb...Search for: How do you stabilize Amigurumi head?

How do you put a doll head on your body?

3:3815:07Button Jointed Rag Doll Tutorial - Part 6 - Attaching The Head To The BodyYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI'm going to use a darning needle. And pass the threads through the mark at the top of the neck.MoreI'm going to use a darning needle. And pass the threads through the mark at the top of the neck. Guess it there. You can use a door needle if you have one.Button Jointed Rag Doll Tutorial - Part 6 - Attaching The Head To The Bodyhttps://www.youtube.com › watchhttps://www.youtube.com › watchSearch for: How do you put a doll head on your body?

How do you Restuff a doll?

0:213:57Doll Tutorial: How to Restring a Doll at Home - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI just tie a little knot around there so it doesn't keep falling. Off. Okay that's in the body we.MoreI just tie a little knot around there so it doesn't keep falling. Off. Okay that's in the body we. Go. Now I'm going to pull this very very tight I'm going to lock it off with a hemostat.Doll Tutorial: How to Restring a Doll at Home - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com › watchhttps://www.youtube.com › watchSearch for: How do you Restuff a doll?

How do you put a doll head on your body?

3:3815:07Button Jointed Rag Doll Tutorial - Part 6 - Attaching The Head To The BodyYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI'm going to use a darning needle. And pass the threads through the mark at the top of the neck.MoreI'm going to use a darning needle. And pass the threads through the mark at the top of the neck. Guess it there. You can use a door needle if you have one.

How do you attach a porcelain doll head to a cloth body?

Flange Necks - Porcelain or Bisque Cover head/hair with a washcloth. Insert the flange into the cloth body. The body will have a casing around the neck hole to feed a plastic tie or wire. Insert the tie/wire through the casing until the tie/wire emerges from the other side.

How do you put a reborn head on?

3:328:51How to Repair Your Reborn! Removing and Replacing the Head ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo just put it in one hole. Like this and then you're just gonna feed it through the body see itMoreSo just put it in one hole. Like this and then you're just gonna feed it through the body see it going around it might get stuck. On one of these little seams there's like these little seams.

How do you put together a reborn doll?

3:5412:17Put Together A Reborn Baby Doll With Me! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd then we'll put her arms on and then her head. I. Hope you guys are still seeing a good angle.MoreAnd then we'll put her arms on and then her head. I. Hope you guys are still seeing a good angle. Right. Just put a leg on. And I have my bundle of zip ties here.

What to include in an email about a doll repair?

In the E-mail about a doll repair you should attach pictures of the doll and if possible close-ups of the damaged areas. Also the size of the doll is useful in assessing the cost of repairs. If parts are broken also indicate if you have the broken pieces (like fingers or toes).

Can you attach a leg to a hard plastic doll?

Special note on Hard Plastic and Vinyl Dolls. For some hard plastic and vinyl dolls (especially walker dolls) attaching an arm or leg may not be possible. The internal mechanism of some dolls is not designed to facilitate repairs. In most cases I can reattach the arm or leg with limited movement.

Does a repaired doll have the same value as a mint?

Please note that while a repaired body will increase the value of a doll it will never have the same value as the doll with a factory mint body. Having said that doing a repair on an old composition doll with sentimental value can have a profound result.