The Long Awaited Poppet-Along

[ghilie]

The Poppet-Along

Okie dokies!  Post your desire to join the poppetalong here and pm me with your email addy.  If you don't send me your email address, I CANT send you the pattern.   I am still working on it.  Well, working may be too strong a word.  But I definitely have plans to work on it (I'm kinda lazy).  There are several tutes all over craftster -the eyelid tute, the hair tute, a couple dress tutes...  I want to move them all here.  They are not included in the pattern but they are so dang good they will be when it is done.  There is really no timeline, this is an ongoing craft-a-long with open sign-ups.  And newcomers to this thread - yes you can still join.  And if you just want to see a bunch of poppety goodness without going through the whole thing, just click on show images at the top of the thread.

When you are done, you can post your poppet in Toys, Dolls and Playthings, but link back to this poppet-along.  And place a link in this thread to your poppet in Toys, Dolls and Playthings, so we can see all you have done.  (I say this because I think each poppet deserves it's own recognition.  It's a lot of work.)

BTW, the point of a craft-a-long is for everyone to work on the same thing at once, giving and getting support and inspiration from each other.  It's okay if you don't finish, don't post, or whatever.  It's not like a swap, where you are required to finish it.  Of course, we LIKE you to finish and post!  

Craftewoman has been kind enough to share her Eleanor pattern and clothing patterns.  And best of all, they are just online!  Follow the links:
Elenore: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=293603.msg3338612#msg3338612
Clothes: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=293606.msg3338629#msg3338629

Easy Peasy Poppet Dress: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=228402.msg2478720#msg2478720
Poppet Boot tute! http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=230845.0

Tutorial for Eleanor Poppet (Boobie version!)  http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=249055.0

Poppet Website http://www.thinkscience.org/Poppets/index.html

Help with hair wefting: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=205341.msg2526353#msg2526353
                  and also: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=205341.msg2495585#msg2495585
More hair help: a hair loom: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=205341.msg3781636#msg3781636

Doll Jointing tute: http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/03/hidden-button-movable-joint/
Fixing pointy toes: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=205341.msg2535929#msg2535929
Get some doll eyes! http://clothdollsupply.com/supplies.html#Eyes
Get some doll fabric! http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/fabrics.html
   (I reccommend buck suede and craft velour for this doll.)

Original Poppet: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=189069.0
The eyelid tute: eh, MalibuKasey says make em out of felt and glue those babies on!
Boy Parts!: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=210276.0
Poppet with a butt tattoo: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=198536.0
Hair tute: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=195129.20
Make a wig out of yarn tute: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8542954@N07/sets/72157606651877346/
Doll dress tute: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=189069.30
Doll dress tute: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=194870.0
    The above tute is for Blythe, but it is a basic tute that can be modified to fit poppets.
Pants tute: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=211760.msg2272499#msg2272499
Crocheted boots and Mary Janes: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=208923.msg2236871;topicseen#msg2236871
Crochet bolero tute: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g249/ktabako/bolero.jpg
Dress pattern that works with some modifications (take in the bust, lop an inch off the bottom of the bodice, increase the seam alllowances to 3/8): http://doll-candy.com/MSDdress.htm
Another dress pattern that works with some modifications (Again, take in the breast area of the bodice, and make the bodice wider.): http://denofangels.com/patterns/volksmsddress/
Poppet supplies: http://www.crscraft.com/Lobby.asp

Let the fun begin!  And don't forget to become a Friend of Craftster.    (Come on now, the pattern's FREE.  How many FREE patterns and tutes do you get off this site?  You know you want to join! http://www.craftster.org/subscribe.php)

[happyfrog]

ooh!  fun!!

i have 2 little boys who would love to have a little poppet to call their very own! 

i'll pm you the addy. 

this should be great fun!

bettyann
mommy to 3,1 year old

[ghilie]

I would LOVE to see boy poppets.

[kate8679]

i'd love to join please! i'm a pretty slow craftster though so my dd may get it in time for her birthday in March 

[mam]

i was on before, but was a lurker.   had to rejoin today to get in. 
After seeing your poppet today,  i had to join in.   would love to join in with making poppets.       you have  made a fantastic doll.    sure hope you will let me jump in and have some fun with you all.     Mam


    my grands will love these.

[NyteRayn]

My poppet is sitting in my craft area, in pieces, without a torso right now. She begged me to join the poppet along to motivate me to finish her. So here I am.

[Malibukasey]

Oh Ghilie.... You already know I am SOOOOOOO in this one too!!!!!! *squeals* I will have a plethora of Poppets before too long!!!

[ellasmama]

I'm definitely in!!  Ariel needs some friends to play with!    Ooohh and boy poppets sound fun, too.  Maybe Ariel needs a dancing king!   

[Malibukasey]

HaHA or A John Travolta!!!! The whole Saturday Night Fever thing!!! Mine is going to be an emo. It is for my other daughter.

[Milaja]

oooh this is lovely! I'd love to join