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from Nancy Laverick's "Maude" pattern. The pattern pieces are templates, they have no seam allowance. Fold a 6 1/2" x 7" piece of fabric in half, rst, to form a 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangle. Trace the body/head piece. Sew on the line, leaving the arrea between the slashes open for turning. Trim, clip and turn right side out. Stuff lightly and close the opening with a ladder or other small stitch. If you want Maude to have a flesh colored head, the easiest way is to paint it, as long as your base fabric is not too dark. You may need more than one coat even with the light fabrics. Be sure to let the paint dry completely between coats. If your base fabric is dark, you will need to piece the rectangle as follows: Sew a 5 1/4" x 7" body fabric to a 1 3/4" x 7" piece of flesh colored fabric along the 7" sides. Use a 1/4" seam allowance. Press, then fold rst, to form the 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangle. Place the neck line along the seam line and proceed as in the original directions. For Maude's arms, you will need a 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" piece of fabric. Fold it in half, rst, and trace the arm piece twice. Be sure to leave enough space for a seam allowance. Sew along the line, leaving the area between the slashes open for turning. Trim, clip and turn the arms. Stuff lightly. Close the opening and use a small stitch to applique the arms in position. Add Maude's facial features with pens or paint. Glue on a bit of hair, add a pin back and she is done. |
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