Chione stands 11 inches tall (28cm) when completed. Her name translates to "daughter of the Nile".
She has thread jointed head and arms (which can be wired for posing). All her features are embroidered with a little needle sculpting to create her nose. Her pattern has step by step instructions with lots of photos showing my doll in progress : ) She is a stump body doll and her base can be part filled with weightier fillling if wished.
Instructions include all her accessories (including my "easy-bead" cheat collar necklace : ) Simple needle sculpting and hair-making tutorial is included - and historical notes to take us back to ancient Egypt.
Completed height: 11" (28cm)
Thread jointed head/arms
Needle sculpting and hair-making tutorials
All features embroidered
While previous sewing experience will be helpful, Chione should be suitable for beginners too - and I'm always happy to help x
Chione needs:
Flesh coloured fabric (cotton with high thread count and little stretch is best)
Dress fabric (I used a burnt ochre/orange, but white will also give Chione an authentic look)
Black and white embroidery threads
Strong thread for jointing
Cord and ribbon for dress detail and headband
Selelction of small beads for collar and bracelet
Black fine liner pen
From your workbox:
toy stuffing (heavier weight filling if part filled)
doll needle will be helpful
Coloured pencil in blue/green to shade eyelids
Tweezers (optional) but great for stuffing and turning