Project Name: Retro Mama Greta Doll – Downloadable Pattern
Dimensions: Finished doll is 18″ tall
Sewist: Carrie
The first birthday of my niece was all the inspiration I needed to make this cute little doll. Dolls have been on my sewing wish list for some time now. The Retro Mama Greta Doll simply makes me smile. Pulling out fabrics and ‘dressing’ the doll is tons of fun – this greatly extended my estimated sewing time for this project!
The pattern refers to the facial features as eyes, nose and freckles. I see a very happy expression. The features are stitched with 3 strands of embroidery floss. The little collar is felt and attached with a running stitch of 6 floss strands. I elected to make a tiny yoyo to replace the button. (It is suggested in the pattern to use a felt circle for children under 3.)
Little Mary Jane shoes are a perfect fit on Greta!
The most challenging part for me was stitching around the body and securing the arms and legs. Kim, the designer says, “Go slowly and be patient” – if you stick to this suggestion you will be fine. Patience is so hard sometimes…sigh
I absolutely love the personality of my Greta. I am looking forward to her coming to ‘life’ in the hands of a little girl.
Kathy Mack
Carrie + Diana
this is so cute!!
Love her! Oh my gosh, those little shoes and that hair! Awesome.
I love dolls and she is so adorable. I just now need a granddaughter as my little girls are all grown up!
She is so adorable! I especially love her dress fabric…probably because I have some of the same fabric in my stash just waiting to me made into a bag for myself!
This is an adorable doll for a little! Good work!
Adorable, I love all the details!!! What a fantastic gift!
Carrie – she is adorable!!! How did I not know you made this? I want to see her in person. Oh and now my brain is spinning about making one for my grand daughter. You get me in so much trouble.
Looks like you did a great job. I loved the pattern as soon as I saw it and you really brought it to life. I should probably start now to make sure I finish one for my granddaughters first birthday in February….
So sweet. It would be perfect for my little granddaughter. Hair is always an issue for me when making a doll. This doll’s hair looks easy and won’t pull out!
I love that curl of hair on the front.
A wonderful doll for small and big girls
This is adorable.
Greta is so cute! And I love the yoyo button you added. The pattern is definitely on my wish list!!
Adorable! I definitely want to make this little lady and look forward to more designs from you Carrie!
I made this Greta doll but it came out so small. I ordered the pattern on Etsy. Why is mine so small ??
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