How Do You Create A Cabbage Patch Doll?
The Cabbage Patch doll first came on the scene in the early 1980s. Originally created by soft sculpture artist Xavier Roberts, these dolls became a media sensation when supplies of mass-produced examples of these chubby cuties ran thin. Stores that advertised even small quantities of theses adoptable dolls were mobbed by panic-stricken parents as prices shot through the roof. Many creative moms attempted to create replicas of the dolls using traditional quilting and soft sculpture techniques. Although these dolls are not as popular now as they were in their heyday, there is still a demand for these dimpled cherubs. If you have moderate sewing skills you can craft a one-of-a-kind interpretation of this unique and historic design. Cut the fabric. For the head, one circular piece that is roughly 18 inches in diameter will work. For the trunk, two rectangular pieces measuring roughly 12 by 19 inches. Arms will require four rectangular pieces that measure 10 inches by 3 inches. The legs wil
