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Billy Art Doll ITH Design
$13.00
Learn to make art dolls with your embroidery machine using this simple in-the-hoop pattern design.
With the included photo instructions and video tutorial – you’ll be an expert dollmaker in no time!
You may add a wire armature to make your doll poseable or skip that step. The body and head on the Billy doll are compatible with other art dolls at Ballyhoo Creations so you can mix and match.
ITH Design Details
- ITH stands for "In the Hoop" and refers to embroidery machine files that stitch a 3D project like this one.
- .ZIP file Includes these machine embroidery file formats: DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, SEW, VIP, VP3, XXX
- Number of Hoopings: 3 (body, head, optional wig)
- Size Chart
|
finished height* |
minimum hoop size needed |
|
|---|---|---|
| small | 8" (20 cm) |
5x7" (130x180) |
| medium |
11" (28 cm) |
6x10" (150x240mm) |
| large |
13" (33 cm) |
8x12" (200x300mm) |
*Finished size may vary depending on how you assemble your project
NOTE: These dolls are designed as ART dolls for holiday home decor, not play dolls for small children. Please do not insert wire armatures into dolls intended for small children.
Skill Level
Designed for Beginner level doll artists with photo instructions and video tutorial.
Estimated time to complete: 1-3 hour
Tools and Materials Needed
Tools
- Embroidery machine
- Embroidery Thread and bobbin
- Sharp fabric scissors
- (optional) Hemostats may help with turning and stuffing
- (optional) needle nose pliers and wire cutter for armature
Materials
- Fabrics
- For body–front & back pieces for both pants and shirt, sized to your hoop choice, stretch knits are recommended.
- For head and ears – front & back sized to your hoop choice, stretch knits are recommended
- For wig - small amount of faux fur about 3″x6″
- Recommended Embroidery stabilizers: no-show mesh stabilizer for the body, medium cut-away for front of the head, tear-away or soluble stabilizer for ears and wig. (optional) water or heat-soluble film is suggested under facial features.
- Fiberfill or other stuffing of choice.
- (optional) 1/16" and 1/8" armature wire
- Hand sewing needle and strong thread for closing the head & body, or fabric glue
ZIP file download
Embroidery Machine files are delivered in a .ZIP file with all files and instructions.
Your download will be available on a "Thank You" page immediately after purchase and you will also be emailed a link for that same download.
Store Policies & Commercial Use
- You CAN sell limited quantities of the items you make with these digital files.
- You CANNOT share or sell these digital files, photos, or other copyright-protected materials.
- No refunds are given on digital products, this is the industry standard.
- Please refer to our Legal Page for complete store policies.
