Embroidered Paper Doll
... ANOTHER CHARMING PIECE OF NOSTALGIC FUN

*Paper Doll Character print for stand-up doll (as shown below); Brass Heart charm; White Paper Rose; Tulle and fastener for your Bride's veil; easy-to-read B/W charts and instructions for 2 separate outfits are included in your chartpack

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DESIGN DETAILS... Your little stand-up Paper Doll stands before a dresser in her bedroom (as you can see in the photo above). Her bedroom is very plain but, if you like, you may add colour to her walls and furniture. When you first see her, she will be wearing a pretty blush and her long black leotard and top. When you've finished stitching, she will have 2 outfits to choose from... a delicately embroidered Bridal Gown (complete with a floral bouquet & tulle veil) and a casual shirt and jean-skirt combination.

AREAS OF EMBELLISHMENT: BRIDAL GOWN... Mill Hill Beads 00123 (Cream), 02010 (Ice) & 03039 (Antique Champagne); Kreinik #4 Braid 013 (Beige); DMC 35200 (Snow White Rayon); DMC L648 (Pepper Grey Linen); DMC L822 (Cotton Cream Linen)... a White Paper Rose is included in your chartpack. VEIL... Tulle and self-adhesive Hook & Loop closure (similar to Velcro) are included in your chartpack. SHIRT... DMC 35200 (Snow White Rayon) and Mill Hill 03039 (Antique Champagne). JEAN SKIRT... Crescent Colours Tartan Plaid.

A FEW CLOSE-UPS?

FABRIC FOR MODEL: 1 9" x 12" sheet of 14-count White Perforated Paper from Mill Hill

DESIGN AREA: WEDDING GOWN... approx. 7"L x 4 1/4"W JEAN SKIRT... approx. 2 1/4"L x 1 1/2"W SHIRT... approx. 2 1/2"L x 2 1/2"W

MATERIALS LIST: 1 SKEIN EACH... DMC Blanc (White)/DMC 413(Iron Grey)/DMC 414 (Lead Grey)/DMC 415 (Chrome Grey)/DMC 730 (Khaki Green)/DMC 950 (Beige)/DMC 3023 (Lt. Platinum Grey)/DMC 3770 (Pale Eggshell Cream)/DMC 3799 (Anthracite Grey)/DMC 3854 (Med. Autumn Gold)/DMC 35200 (Snow White Rayon)/DMC L648 (Pepper Grey LINEN)/DMC L822 (Cotton Cream LINEN)/CRESCENT COLOURS: Tartan Plaid/KREINIK: #4 Braid 013 (Beige)/MILL HILL: 00123 (Cream Seed Bead)/MILL HILL: 02010 (Ice Antique Bead)/MILL HILL: 03039 (Ant. Champage Seed Bead)/Cardboard for your stand-up doll (save the packaging from your Perforated Paper/A small piece of magnetic sheeting (the kind that’s uased for business cards and is available at office supply and craft shops)/Glue stick... your chartpack includes a Paper Doll Character print for your stand-up doll; a Brass Heart Charm; a White Paper Rose; Tulle and fastener for your Bride’s veil.

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