How to make a doll hair from yarn

The manufacture of dolls from textile materials began in ancient times. In the modern world, this type of needlework is becoming more popular. Despite the fact that the choice of toys is huge, but many mothers still prefer to make them with their own hands. It is not difficult to make a doll with your own hands, but each needlewoman has had to deal with the problem of making hair for the product.

How to make a doll hair from yarn

Of course, all masters have repeatedly come across this issue, well, for beginners, the article will be more than useful. Hair is an integral part of every doll, whether it is loose curls or a modest braid, but in any case they will significantly transform the work. There are many options for creating curls and we are going to talk about this further.

To begin with, it is necessary to decide on what material the hair will be made of. Of course, you can not do without a hairstyle in any case, but how to do it? Professionals are sure that a lot depends on the material, it is important to choose the right hair for the doll, depending on the style of the product.

Is the doll made of textile fabric or plastic? Are you decorating an old toy or creating a new one? If you remake a hairstyle for an old toy, then pay attention to what hair was originally made.

  1. A suitable option for fabric dolls would be strands of thread. They combine perfectly with the fabric and at the same time are quite simply attached to the finished product.
  2. Synthetic ones are a good option for an old plastic doll. Outwardly, it is quite difficult to distinguish them from natural ones, but at the same time the toy with them looks much more natural than with strands of thread.

After you have chosen the material, you need to decide how exactly the hair should look? How long would you like to stay?

  1. Threads are very rarely used for short haircuts, so you need to choose either medium or long length.
  2. Synthetic hair can be purchased in any color and length.
  3. Pick them according to the age category of the doll.

For example, braids or a short haircut are good for a baby doll, and long strands can be made for a Barbie doll.

After that, choose a hairstyle. How would you like to leave your hair straight or curled? Some materials are quite easy to curl, while some are still better left in the even version.

  1. The hair from the threads is initially straight, but if necessary, they can be easily curled using wooden curlers.
  2. Synthetic hair can be given absolutely any shape.

How to sew, knit

Work begins with winding threads on the pattern. You can make it a little shorter in front and longer in the back, so the doll will get a stylish cascade haircut.

After that, the winding is cut on both sides. The threads are distributed into two identical halves in the middle and are stitched.

How to stick

After that, glue is applied to the seam. Then we begin to stick the blank to the head. After that, we sew on the same seam. Then after 2-3 cm we begin to stick the next row.

Do not forget about the bangs, which will frame the forehead of the doll. Do not retreat too far from the main mass, so that the parting does not turn out too noticeable!

After that we trim the bangs a little and the hair from the threads is ready.

Therefore, the method can be used to make hair for an old plastic doll. Hair can not be glued, but sewn onto a hat from a net.

Decorating dolls, you can use completely different materials:

  • synthetic hairpieces;
  • goat down;
  • yarn;
  • yarn from wool;
  • threads for embroidery;
  • the cloth;
  • thread for laces and more.

Fluffy Hair

There is a kind of fluffy yarn called needleweed in needlewomen. It is perfect for a short haircut. It can also be sewn onto a pre-prepared hat from the net.

But there is a much simpler method. Just tie the hat so that the threads fall on the front side and you get a short haircut for a cute toy.

Felted yarn hair

To make a felted wool hairstyle is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. In addition, on the Internet you can find many workshops on the use of wool for felting. This is an excellent material that lends itself even to beginner needlewomen. You can only make a felted hair hairstyle only for a doll made of textile material.

Little tricks

  1. All exposed parts of the fabric on the head should be the same color as the doll’s skin itself. In no case do not use bright materials for the head.
  2. Smooth strands of threads are easy to curl. To do this, they need only to be wound on wood curlers. Soak in warm water and put in the oven for 30 minutes. Curls are ready.
  3. If you make a toy for a small child, it is better to give preference to threads.