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Giveaway: Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing

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Sew Dolled Up book doll clothes patternsGiveaway: A copy of the super cute new book Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing by Boutique Sha. Leave a comment in today’s post by February 27, 2015 and you are in the running for fun book filled with great tutorials and patterns for making darling doll (or amineko) clothes. Open to U.S. residents only please.

To see an example of a cute dress I made out of a recycled sweater for my amineko pop on over to Craftside.

More about the book from the publisher:

Sew Dolled Up is a crafter’s delight. With over 75 contemporary projects, you’ll have hours of fun creating an entire set! Learn how to make adorable small dolls, perfect for a dollhouse, and all the outfits and accessories that go along with them.

Every project is made from inexpensive, cut felt and uses easy, hand-sewing techniques that are clearly illustrated in step-by-step instructions. Each of the patterns for the dolls and clothes are provided in the book and most are fully customizable! It’s so easy to make hundreds of modern and fashionable dolls from scratch and with love.

Not only fun to make, but fun to play with, these dolls will provide hours of endless imaginative doll-house play or can be used as decorative ornaments or sweet gifts.

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Comments

  1. ha! Just made my first felt doll (a little wonky, no pattern) with my daughter this weekend and we decided we were going to make it our new hobby… We would love, love, love to win this book!!

  7. Love the cutie pie doll. I love to work with felt and I have the perfect little granddaughter for this doll.

  9. This would be so wonderful to win! I have 6 granddaughters and would love making them everything in the book. Thank you 🙂

  12. These are Lovely. I have been looking for a new Craft and I Love these. My Great niece is going to love these too. Where can you buy the book?

  15. Thank you for the chance to win this great book. I make dolls for my granddaughters and this would surely have some fresh new ideas for me. 🙂

  18. I love the cuteness of small felt dolls – would love to make some for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes!

  21. It’s been a long time since I’ve made a doll, my nieces are all grown and have kids of their own. I would love to get into making toys again. Thanks for the chance to win! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com

  22. I have several granddaughters and they would love these! I am always looking for something different to make for them.

  23. I recently discovered the absolute fun needle felting can be AND I am a doll maker! Win/Win! This book looks like so much fun!

  24. How cute is that! I love making felt dolls. In fact, this weekend my daughter and I made felt “paper” dolls. So much fun.

  26. Hi, I would love to win so I can make dolls for my friends little ones, my kids are grown but I think my grand daughter would still love to have a few or maybe she will come make some with me. Thanks for the giveaway.

  29. With three great granddaughters, this would be a wonderful book to have. I could use lots of scraps I have stored up as well. If I don’t win, I will have to look online for this book. Thanks for the opportunity.

  30. My 2 little granddaughters would love these little dolls….and I love working with felt and hand stitching…I would love to win this book 🙂

  32. With 3 grand-daughters under 5 years, and being a newly retired worker who can’t afford expensive gifts anymore, I want to make some of these dolls not only for the grandchildren but for my home for when the grand-children visit. Please please please pick me!!

  34. This book looks delightful!!! My newest crafty obsession is making mini felt people and clothing!!! I’m in LOVE with this pastime and this book would be a wonderful asset to my beginner skills!! Thank you for sharing!!! 🙂

  37. Oh what a fun craft. It would bring the kid out of me to make some adorable dolls and their cute little clothes. Thanks for the giveaway!

  39. I recently made some simple dolls as gifts and was so tickled with how they came out that I can’t wait to make more.

  42. I would love to have this special book of fun dolls to make for my granddaughters to play with when they come and visit me. Nothing like hand made toys to put sparkle in their eyes.

  44. This is book would be so much fun! My son wants to make a felt doll for his cousin. What a great way to begin!!

Have you read?

30 Brilliant Uses for Empty Pill Bottles You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet

Creative and Practical Ways to Reuse Pill Bottles Around the Home

Let’s be honest—those little orange pill bottles multiply like rabbits in the back of the medicine cabinet. And if you’re anything like me, tossing them feels wasteful. They’re sturdy, compact, and practically begging to be reused. So rather than sending them to landfill purgatory, let’s put them to good use!

Here are 30 clever, crafty, and completely practical ways to reuse pill bottles—from home hacks to travel tips and even a few creative craft ideas your grandkids will love.

Home Organization Hacks

  1. Spare change stash
     Pop it in your car’s cup holder, and you’ll never be caught short for a parking meter again.
  2. Emergency sewing kit
     A couple of needles, thread, tiny scissors, and a spare button fit perfectly.
  3. Tiny hardware holder
     Nails, screws, washers—no more rummaging through random tins in the garage.
  4. Safety pin storage
     Stop chasing scattered pins in the bottom of your junk drawer.
  5. Toothpick travel case
     Because no one wants loose toothpicks rolling around in their handbag.
  6. Matches + striking strip
     Glue a match striker to the lid and toss it in your camping kit.
  7. Mini first-aid kit
     Band-aids, alcohol wipes, and a few painkillers—all in one waterproof spot.
  8. USB or SD card holder
     Label the lid and keep your data safe and dry.

Craft & DIY Ideas

  1. Bead storage
     Perfect for sorting small amounts by color or type.
  2. Glitter containment
     Finally, a way to store glitter without it taking over your whole craft drawer.
  3. DIY travel paint pots
     A little dab of acrylic in each bottle = no mess on the go.
  4. Mini crayon case
     Snap a few crayons in half and toss them in for road trip fun.
  5. Yarn needle case
     Stop losing your large eye needles in the couch cushions!
  6. Button collector
     Keep vintage buttons or those extras from clothing tags neatly sorted.
  7. DIY air freshener
     Punch holes in the lid, fill with baking soda and essential oils, and tuck into smelly corners.

Gardening & Outdoors

  1. Seed storage
     Keep heirloom seeds labeled and moisture-free between seasons.
  2. DIY watering scoop
     Cut the bottom off and use it to water seedlings gently.
  3. Slug bait traps
     Fill with beer, bury level with soil. Say goodbye to slug-munched lettuce.
  4. Travel spice holder
     Take your garden herbs camping with labeled, sealed bottles.

Travel & Purse Essentials

  1. Earbud holder
     No more tangled cords in the bottom of your handbag.
  2. Travel pill sorter
     Instead of dragging the whole cabinet, portion out what you need.
  3. Hair ties and bobby pins
     A small bottle keeps these sneaky little things together.
  4. Lotion or sunscreen decanter
     Much cheaper (and smaller) than travel bottles from the store.
  5. Jewelry protection
     Pop your rings or earrings in a cotton-padded bottle while swimming or traveling.
  6. Breath mint container
     No more rattling Tic Tac boxes—just sleek and quiet.

Kids, Pets, & Emergency Prep

  1. Pet treats
     Handy for walks or training sessions. Clip to your keychain or leash.
  2. DIY “I’m bored” game pieces
     Write fun challenges on slips of paper and store them for school holidays.
  3. Mini flashlight storage
     Tuck in a tiny torch and a few batteries—great for glove compartments or emergency kits.
  4. Tooth fairy bank
     My kids used to leave the tooth and the bottle under the pillow. Easier for the fairy to find!
  5. Message in a bottle
     Classic beach day fun. Bonus points for sealing it with wax.

A Quick Safety Note

If you’re using old prescription bottles, make sure to remove or cover the label completely—personal info should stay your business. And give each bottle a good wash before repurposing.

There’s something deeply satisfying about finding new life for old things. It’s frugal, clever, and let’s be honest—there’s a certain joy in telling someone, “Oh this? It’s just a pill bottle I upcycled.”

Have you found a genius way to reuse pill bottles? Share it in the comments or tag us @CraftGossip on Pinterest or Facebook—we’d love to see your ideas!