Seren

LAMB doll
instructions
for confident beginners
finished size 15” / 38cm
welcome
Welcome to my lamb doll sewing pattern! I am thrilled that you have chosen
to make this adorable little character with me. I have had so much fun
designing it, and I hope you will enjoy the process of making it just as much

You will be guided through the process with clear instructions and detailed
photographs for each step of the way. As well as showing you what to do, I
include prompts to help you avoid common mistakes. Templates for drawing
the face are also included to help you achieve a perfect result. If you are
new to sewing with fur and knitted fabrics I’ve included some tips to make
your first time easier

You have the option to dress up your lamb in a cute romper, jumpsuit, or
dress for playing in the flowers. I have also created a bow which looks
adorable worn next to the lamb’s ears like bunches

Sewing a handmade doll is a magical experience that fills it with love

and energy. Whether you are making it for yourself or a loved one, it will
be extra special. So, take your time and enjoy the process of creating
something with your hands. It is a rewarding experience that can help you
relax and feel good

Lots of love and happy sewing

Emma xxx

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before you begin...
I recommend reading through all of the instructions carefully before you begin. Familiarising
yourself with what you need to do and making sure you have everything you need before you start
will make the process more enjoyable and it will be less likely that you will make any mistakes.
Read the printing instructions document which was part of your download to find out how to print
the pattern pieces accurately. To translate the instructions to a different language you can upload
this file to Google Translate and it will create a new PDF in your language

If you need help with anything feel free to message me at patterns@studioseren.com and I will
respond as quickly as I can

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what you’ll need
fabric
You will need a piece of fabric 43” (109cm) wide and 7 7/8” (20cm) long for the body. I recommend
using one of the following types of medium weight woven fabrics...

• 100% cotton fabric such as Robert Kaufman Kona which weighs 4.4oz/yd² (150gsm)
• 100% linen fabric with a tight weave which weighs approximately 5.9oz/yd² (200 gsm)
• A cotton/linen blend fabric such as Robert Kaufman Essex Linen which weighs 5.6oz/yd²
(190gsm)

If you are new to sewing cotton or a cotton/linen blend such as Essex Linen is much easier to sew
with than 100% linen. Knitted fabrics such as plush are not suitable for this pattern. If you use
them your doll will be a different size and shape and the clothes may not fit

If you would like to use a different colour for the front of the ears you will need a 4 3/4” wide x 2 3/8”
long (12 x 6cm) piece of fabric that is a similar weight as your body fabric. I love to use pink or
peach fabric for the front of the ears

You will need a piece of soft lamb-like fabric for the forehead, the back of the lamb’s head and the
ears that is 15 3/4” (40cm) wide and 6 5/16” (16cm) long. It is important to choose fabric with a soft,
knitted back that is designed for making clothes or dolls. Make sure you don’t use upholstery fabric
which has a stiffer back. The longer the pile and the fluffier the fabric, the trickier it will be to sew.
If you aren’t used to sewing fluffy fabrics bouclé is a good choice for your first doll. It has a shorter
pile and is much easier to sew with. Another way you could make your first doll easier is to only
use lamb fabric for the lamb’s forehead and make the back of the head with body fabric

I’ve designed the pattern so that the lamb fabric is lined with the same fabric that the rest of the
body is made from. Knitted fabrics like the ones used for the forehead and the back of the head
are much stretchier than woven fabrics like cotton and linen. If you don’t line them they will stretch
out of shape when you stuff them. You may be wondering whether interfacing could be used
instead of the lining. I tested the pattern using different types of interfacing and the results were
variable, so I don’t recommend using it unless you have experience making this type of doll and
already have interfacing that you know won’t stretch when used with knitted fabrics

On the following page I’ve shared some photos of the fabrics I’ve used to make the three lambs on
the cover so you can see what they look like from the front and the back

If you would like to make the doll’s eyes from felt (see step 59) you will need a piece of 1mm thick
100% wool felt measuring 1” x 1” (2.5 x 2.5cm) If you can’t find 100% wool felt, choose one with as
much wool in it as possible. Avoid felt made entirely from man-made fibres as it bobbles easily and
can lose its shape

Read more about fabrics to use at www.studioseren.com/blogs/news/fabric-for-doll-making

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Shannon Luxe Cuddle Lamb Curly lamb bouclé jersey fabric Sherpa fabric with knitted
double sided fabric in ivory back. The one I used was from
Shannon with a 12mm pile

thread
You will need good quality polyester sewing machine thread such as Gutterman sew-all thread
to match your body fabric (cotton is not strong enough for doll making). This will also be used to
hand sew the arms and ears to the body. I recommend using two strands for this task to make
sure the limbs are secure, or you could use one strand of extra strong thread such as Gutterman
extra strong for this. If you can’t find thread to match your fabric choose one a shade lighter than
the fabric you are using, especially when you sew the doll’s body. Lighter-coloured stitching is less
likely to show than stitches darker than your fabric

Embroidery thread (known as floss or stranded cotton) should be used to sew the face. I like to
use black, dark grey or dark brown for the eyes and brown, black or pink for the nose

stuffing
You will need approximately 6oz (170g) of stuffing, depending on the type you use. Polyester
stuffing is lightweight and popular, but you could also use wool or other natural fibres such as
bamboo or cotton. I recommend buying the best stuffing you can afford. The cheap unbranded
options may look and feel the same as the more expensive ones through the bag, but they often
result in lumpy dolls that don’t hold their shape as well over time. Other things to check for are
whether the stuffing is flame resistant and hypo-allergenic

paint
If you have chosen to paint the face, you will need a small round paintbrush and fabric paint (or
regular acrylic paint mixed with textile medium). Alternatively, you could use fabric markers or
acrylic paint markers that are suitable for use on fabric (check with the manufacturer). To seal the
paint once it has dried, you will need to apply heat using a hair-dryer or an iron (cover the paint
with greaseproof paper to protect your iron)

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 tools
• Turning and stuffing tools - a long, thin object that doesn’t have a sharp end, such as a
chopstick, will be needed to turn the arms and legs the right side out. A metal straw can be
used to speed things up. Insert the straw inside the limb until it reaches the tip. With the
chopstick on the outside, gently push the fabric into the opening of the straw to start turning the
fabric. Remove the straw gently and continue to push the chopstick into the fabric until the limb
is the right side out. There is a video of me demonstrating this in the Studio Seren Facebook
group. Alternatively you can buy what is called a turning tool or tube turner specifically for
sewing. A chopstick can also be used to push stuffing into hard to reach places. I also like to
use hemostats (also called forceps) for stuffing. They aren’t essential, but make stuffing quicker
and are worth buying if you are planning to make more than one doll
• Erasable fabric pen that disappears with heat or water (make sure you test it on a small piece
of your body fabric to make sure it disappears before you begin)
• An embroidery needle for sewing the doll’s face and for attaching the arms and ears. A doll
needle (designed specifically to go through one side of a doll’s body to the other) is useful, but
not essential
• Sharp fabric scissors
• Pinking shears - although they aren’t essential, this addition to your sewing kit will make it
quicker and easier to cut notches into curved seams. If you haven’t got pinking shears use
small scissors to cut small triangular notches into the seam allowance instead
• Seam ripper - if you make a mistake and need to undo a seam this will save you a lot of time
• Pins - I recommend using extra fine pins to pin the body pieces together. You’ll be able to use
more of them and pin the seams together more accurately
• Ruler or tape measure
• Paper scissors
• Iron
• Sewing machine and basic knowledge of how to use it. Whilst it is possible to sew this doll by
hand, it would require a lot of patience
You can read about my favourite doll making tools at
www.studioseren.com/blogs/news/essential-tools-for-doll-making

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hand sewing
start and finish stitches
Use these techniques when you start to sew the doll’s face and when you are finished. They will
secure the thread neatly, without leaving knots on display

knotless start
Use when sewing with two strands of thread, such as when you backstitch the doll’s eyes

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Separate one strand from a really long piece of embroidery thread and place both ends through
the needle so there is a loop at the other end. Place your needle through the fabric where you
want your first stitch to start and come out where you want your stitch to end, leaving a small loop
of thread. Pass your needle through the loop and gently pull the thread. Place the needle back
through the second hole and begin to backstitch
hidden knot start
Thread a doll needle and knot the end a few times. Trim the end of the knot short. Bring the needle
from the back of the doll’s head through to the place where you will start stitching. Gently pull the
thread so that the knot ‘pops’ inside of the body and is hidden. Change to an embroidery needle
and begin sewing. If there is a hole where the knot went through, gently rub your fingers across
the fabric until it disappears. If you don’t have a doll needle, start a couple of inches / around five
centimetres away from where you plan to start stitching using an embroidery needle

french knot finish

Use this technique to finish your thread when sewing the doll’s face. The knot will be hidden inside
the doll’s body, preventing the stitching from coming undone

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Change to a doll needle before you finish your last stitch. Sew the stitch, bringing the needle out
at the back of the doll’s body (if you don’t have a doll needle come out a couple of inches or five
centimetres away from where you have been stitching using your embroidery needle). Use your
other hand to hold the thread taught and wrap the thread around the needle twice. Place the
needle back into the hole that it came out of and come out an inch (a couple of centimetres) or so
away. This will create a knot. Gently tug the thread so that the knot ‘pops’ inside the body. Pull the
thread taut and cut. The thread should disappear inside the body

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loop knot finish
This method can be used together with a french knot finish to make threads extra secure, or
instead of it if you find making the knot too difficult.

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Sew over an existing stitch, or make a really small stitch that won’t be noticed. Bring the needle
back out where you started to create a loop. Thread the needle through the loop to create a
knot. Repeat a couple of times. On the last knot bring the needle back up an inch / couple of
centimetres or so away. Pull the thread taught and cut. The thread will disappear inside the body.

backstitch
Backstitch is an easy, strong stitch used to sew lines. Make sure to keep your stitches the same
length and insert your needle into the same hole used by the previous stitch.

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ladder stitch
Also known as invisible stitch, ladder stitch is the most useful stitch to learn when making dolls.
This simple technique hides your stitching when you sew openings shut. It is also used to attach
limbs. There are some videos of me demonstrating this stitch in the Studio Seren Facebook group

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 Thread a needle and knot the end. At the start
of one side of the opening, bring the needle up
from inside the body through to the outside, hid-
ing the knot inside the body. Place the needle
through the fabric directly opposite. Make a 1/8”
(3mm) stitch along the seam fold

Repeat on the other side of the opening, directly

parallel. Continue until you reach the end of the
opening, pulling the thread gently as you go to
gradually close the opening up

If there are still gaps when you have finished,

repeat the ladder stitch in the opposite direction

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satin stitch
Satin stitch is used to fill in large areas, such as a doll’s eyes. It requires a bit of patience, but
the end result is worth it. If you are new to sewing, practice on a piece of scrap fabric before you
begin. There is a video of me demonstrating this stitch in the Studio Seren Facebook group

Start by drawing your shape onto the fabric using an erasable fabric pen. Sew around the outline
of the shape using small backstitches. Take time to sew the shape as accurately as you can, as
this will be the template for your satin stitches

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Begin your first stitch in the middle of the top of the shape. Bring your needle up immediately
above the backstitching and bring it down directly opposite, placing the needle immediately below
the backstitching. Keep your stitches as close to the backstitch as possible. Make sure the first
stitch is completely straight, as it will be the guide for the rest of your stitches. Bring the needle up
to the right, next to where you started your first stitch, and sew the next stitch parallel to the first

Keep your stitches close together, while making sure they don’t overlap. Continue to stitch
carefully until you have filled in the right side of the shape. Be careful not to pull the stitches too
tight or the shape will become distorted. The stitches should be smooth and flat, and the strands of
thread should not be twisted

Start from the middle again and begin stitching to the left until you have completely filled in the
shape. If the outside of your shape is uneven when you are finished, you can sew around it using
backstitch to make it smoother, keeping your stitches as close to the edge as possible

whipstitch
Whipstitch is a simple stitch used to attach two pieces of fabric together. It can be used to attach
felt to a doll’s body

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basting stitch
Basting or tacking stitch is a long running stitch used to temporarily hold more than one piece of
fabric together. Tie a knot in one end of your thread and make a 3/8” (1cm) long stitch. Leave the
same distance before making your next stitch. Basting stitch can easily be removed once you
have sewn your seam

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for the best results...
pre-wash your fabrics according to the manufacturers recommendations

make sure the needle in your machine is sharp and the right size for your fabric. A stretch
needle is recommended for knitted lamb-like fabrics

use the ‘right side’ of the fabric when instructed. This is the side that will be visible when
you have finished. Whilst it is easy to identify the right side of patterned fabrics, you may
have to look more closely to check if there is a difference with plain fabrics. Sometimes
the colour on one side is duller than the other

always use the reverse function on your sewing machine to backstitch over the first and
last couple of stitches of your seams. This stops the stitching from coming undone

sew seams 1/4” or 0.5cm from the edge of the fabric unless otherwise stated. Seam
allowances have been built into the pattern pieces so there is no need to add them

stitch the body seams twice to make them stronger. This prevents the seams from
bursting when you stuff the body. This is especially important if you are using 100% linen
or the Essex Linen yarn-dyed fabrics which have a looser weave

use a short stitch to sew the doll’s body (1.5). Use a regular length stitch (2.5) when
sewing the lamb fabric. If your stitch is too long stuffing and raw edges of fabric may come
out when you stuff the body

Take your time stuffing your doll. You nearly always need more stuffing than you imagine!
When a doll is stuffed well it is firm and smooth. When it is stuffed poorly it is lumpy in
some places and hollow in others.

tips for sewing smooth curves

If you find it hard to visualise curved seam lines draw the line onto your fabric using an
erasable fabric pen. This gives you something to follow and can increase your accuracy.
Mark the seam 1/4” or 0.5cm from the edge of the fabric with a ruler in little dashes and
then join them up

When pinning curves use more pins than usual and always place them vertically so you
can follow the curve with minimal interruption

When sewing a curve set the needle on your machine to finish in a downward position.
Take it slowly, only sewing two or three stitches at a time. As you go around the curve, lift
the presser foot and pivot the fabric slightly before putting the foot down and sewing again

Once you have sewn a curve remove some of the excess bulk to get a smooth, round
shape by trimming the seam allowance with pinking shears (alternatively cut triangular
notches out of it using small fabric scissors, taking care not to cut your stitching)

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Cutting the pattern
Time spent cutting your fabric properly is the foundation of a successful sewing project. It is
important to understand the characteristics of the fabric you are using and the direction that the
pattern should be cut in order to get the best results
fabric length
Woven fabric
Woven fabrics like cotton or linen that are used selvedge
to make your doll’s body stretch a little more in
one direction than in the other. This pattern is
designed so that when the doll is sewn together
it is as strong as possible, and when it is stuffed
it stretches into the correct shape. If you place
the pattern pieces in the wrong direction, the

Cut edge
doll’s body will distort when stuffed

fabric width
grainline
Fabric is cut from a roll. The finished edges
of the fabric that run lengthways are called
selvedges. They sometimes contain a small
row of holes of information about the fabric.
The fabric’s grainline runs in the direction of the
selvedges. You’ll notice that your fabric stretches
less along the selvedge/grainline than if you
stretch it widthways
selvedge
Fold your fabric before cutting
Iron the fabric before you begin and make sure you have enough room to lay it flat. You need to
cut two or four pieces from all of the pattern pieces, except the front body and forehead pieces. It
is quicker, easier and more accurate to cut them from fabric that has been folded. If you choose
not to fold the fabric, you will need to mirror the head, back body and leg pieces. This means to cut
one piece with the front of the pattern facing toward you and the other with the back of the pattern
facing towards you. If you don’t do this and your fabric looks different on one side, one piece will
have the right side of the fabric on the back instead of the front
Cut pieces in the right direction
Lay the fabric in front of you so the cut edges
of the fabric are horizontal and the selvedges
are vertical. Place the front body and forehead
pieces in the top right corner of the fabric. Fold
the left selvedge towards the right selvedge,
placing it to the left of the pieces as shown.
Make sure that the selvedges are parallel and
the fabric is flat and smooth

Use the cutting layout to place the rest of the

pattern pieces on top of the fabric and pin them
in place with pins. The double-pointed arrow on
the pattern piece that says grainline should be
parallel to the selvedge

Please note: the head is cut in the opposite direction to the rest of the body

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Cutting the lamb-like fabric
These types of fabric can be slippery and tricky to handle. Don’t fold the fabric before cutting. Cut
each piece individually from a single layer of fabric. It is much easier to cut these fabrics on the
back. Pin the pattern pieces to the back of the fabric and cut slowly, making small snips. If the
fabric has a long pile try to cut the base of the fabric, rather than the fibres. After you’ve finished
cutting, gently pull around the edges to remove any loose bits of fibre. Don’t forget to mirror the
back head pieces when you cut them out!

The selvedge may be less obvious on the lamb fabric. When you pull the fabric you should notice
that it stretches one way much more than the other. It is important when cutting the forehead and
back head pieces that the stretchiest part of the fabric runs from top to the bottom of the head so
that the fabric doesn’t stretch too much when it is stuffed. The pattern pieces should be placed on
the fabric so that the double pointed arrow that says grainline is perpendicular to the side of the
fabric with the most stretch
Some lamb fabric like Sherpa may be a bit furry and you may notice
that it has a pile. This means the fibres will smooth down in one
direction and feel rough and spiky in the other. When you cut out your

Pile
pieces the pile should run (or smooth down) in the direction indicated
in the diagram opposite. Not all lamb fabrics will have a pile, so don’t
worry about this if yours doesn’t

Cutting layout
The layout shows how to cut the pattern from Robert Kaufman Essex Linen fabric, measuring 43”
(109cm) wide and 7 7/8” (20cm) long. As it’s narrower than most fabrics, you may be able to use a
shorter piece of fabric
18 1⁄8” (46cm) - 2 layers 6 11⁄16” (17cm) - 1 layer

7 7⁄8” (20cm)
fold

selvedge
selvedge

lamb-like fabric 15 ¾” (40cm) - 1 layer

6 5⁄16” (16cm)
pile / nap

SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED IN THE PATTERN, THERE IS NO NEED TO ADD THEM
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Checklist
Check that you have cut out all of the pieces...

lamb lamb

lamb

lamb lamb

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sewing the lamb
Sewing the body
Make sure you have read the ‘for best results’ section on page 6 before you begin
Step 1
Place the back head and forehead pieces
cut from lamb fabric in front of you with the
WRONG side facing towards you

Step 2
Place the back head and forehead pieces
made from body fabric on top of the lamb fabric
pieces and pin them in place. If your lamb fabric
has long fibres tuck them between the pieces
as you pin them together. Sew the body fabric
to the lamb fabric to create a lining. You can do
this by hand or machine, depending on what
you feel most comfortable with. Sewing it by
hand will give you more control and is easier if
your lamb fabric is long and fluffy

Using a machine
Using the longest stitch length on your sewing
machine, sew one row of basting stitches along
the edges of the back head and forehead
pieces to attach the lining to the lamb fabric.
Sew 1/8” (3mm) from the edge of the fabric. Take
your time. Set the needle on your machine to
finish in a downward position and only sew two
or three stitches at a time. As you go around
the curves and corners, lift the presser foot and
pivot the fabric before putting the foot down and
sewing again

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 Sewing by hand
Tie a knot in the end of a long strand of
machine thread. Sew around the edge of the
back head and forehead pieces with a basting
stitch to attach the lining to the lamb fabric. Your
stitches should be around 3/8” (1cm) long, with
the spaces between them a similar length. Sew
1/8” (3mm) from the edge of the fabric

Step 3
Use the pattern piece to mark the centre of the
forehead piece on the top and bottom edges as
shown

Step 4
With the RIGHT sides together, pin the back
head pieces together. If your lamb fabric has
long fibres tuck them between the pieces as
you pin them together. Stitch slowly along the
line shown, taking care to sew a smooth curve

Step 5
Trim the seam allowance with pinking shears

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Step 6
Press the seams open with your fingers

Step 7
With the RIGHT sides together, pin the face
pieces together. Stitch slowly along the line
shown, taking care to sew a smooth curve

Step 8
Trim the seam allowance and press open the
seams with your fingers

Next you will attach the forehead to the face

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 Step 9
With the RIGHT sides together, pin one end
of the forehead to the face. The end of the
forehead piece should line up with the side of
the face as shown

Step 10
Pin the other side of the forehead to the face

Step 11
Pin the centre of the forehead to the face, lining
up the mark you made on the forehead with the
central face seam. Use lots of pins to pin the
rest of the forehead to the face. Pull the fabric
taut as you pin, checking to make sure you
haven’t pinned any folds in the fabric. If your
lamb fabric has long fibres tuck them between
the pieces as you pin them together.

This is what the other side should look like

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Step 12
Sew the forehead and face together as shown.
Take your time. Set the needle on your machine
to finish in a downward position. Stop and
lift the presser foot every few stitches so you
can check that the fabric is smooth and in the
correct position as you sew around the curve

Step 13
Check the front of the face to make sure you
have sewn a smooth curve and haven’t sewn
any folds into the seam

Step 14
Trim the seam allowance with pinking shears
then press open the seams with your fingers

You should now have two sewn head pieces,

one front body piece and two back body pieces.
Use the pattern to mark the opening on the
back body pieces with an erasable fabric pen

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 Step 15
With the RIGHT sides together, pin the two
back body pieces together. Sew along the
seam as shown, leaving a gap between the two
marks you made. This is where you will stuff
the doll’s body. Stitch back and forth a couple
of extra times over the stitches next to the gap
to strengthen the seam and prevent it from
breaking when you stuff the body

Step 16
Use an iron to press open the seam as shown

Step 17
You should now have two head and two body
pieces. With the RIGHT sides together, pin the
front head to the front body piece. Pin the back
head to the back body piece, taking care to
line up the central seams. Sew along the neck
seams as shown. Open up the body and check
that you haven’t sewn any creases or folds at
the bottom of the central face seam

Step 18
Trim the seam allowance with pinking shears
and gently press open the seams with your
fingers

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You should now have two body pieces

Step 19
With the RIGHT sides together, pin the front
and back of the body together as shown. Make
sure the seams line up at the top of the head
and on the sides of the neck. It is easiest if you
begin by pinning the seams together before
pinning the rest of the body. Don’t pin the seam
itself. Instead place a pin directly on each side
of the seam. This will help prevent the seams
from moving out of alignment as you sew them
together. The front of the head is bigger than
the back of the head because it is more three-
dimensional. The edges will still line up. You
may need to gently stretch the fabric as you pin
so both pieces are the same size

Step 20
Slowly stitch around the body as shown. Sew
around the body, then pivot and make vertical
stitches at the neck before pivoting again and
sewing around the head. Do the same on the
other side of the body. If you skip sewing the
neck and make a sharp turn from the body
to the head, your doll won’t have a neck and
creasing and puckering will occur. Hold the
body away from you and check that you have
sewn the two sides symmetrically, paying
particular attention to the cheeks, neck and
shoulders.

Step 21
Carefully trim the seam allowance with pinking
shears. Make sure the neck area is trimmed
well. If it is hard to reach this area, trim it with
small scissors instead. This will help make sure
the neck is curved and smooth when it is stuffed

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 Step 22
Gently turn the body right side out. Place the
chopstick inside of the body and gently press
it along the seams to push them outwards.
Roll the seams between your index finger and
thumb to shape the body. This will help create
smooth curves when the body is stuffed

Step 23
Fold the bottom opening of the body 1/2” (1.3cm)
inwards and press with an iron

Sewing the arms and legs

Step 24
With the WRONG side facing towards you, fold
the top of each arm 1/4” (6mm) and press with an
iron. Check that the two pieces of the arm are
the same length, and also that both arms are
the same length

Step 25
With the RIGHT sides together, pin each pair
of arms and legs together and sew along the
seam as shown. Take care stitching over the
folds at the top of the arms. Trim around the
curves with pinking shears

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Step 26
Turn the arms and legs the right side out
using the chopstick and straw. Gently press
the chopstick along the inside of the seams to
shape the arms and legs. If needed, press the
folds at the top of the arms with an iron

Stuffing and assembling the body

Step 27
Begin to stuff the head from the bottom of the
body (this is where hemostats are useful). Push
small pieces of stuffing into the top of the head,
gently pushing the stuffing into the seams until
they feel smooth and round. Next stuff the sides
of the head in a similar fashion, taking extra
care to stuff the cheeks firmly. There should be
no creases in the cheeks. Use your hands to
gently mould the shape of the head as you go,
checking that the stuffing is even and firm.

Once the sides of the head are nice and round,

stuff the middle of the head. Add more stuffing
to the front of the doll’s face. Use the chopstick
to spread the stuffing evenly across the front of
the face so it is smooth. The front of the face
should stick out in a smooth, rounded point.
Make sure the central face seam runs through
the centre of the point when it is fully stuffed

You will use a lot of stuffing for the head. The

head should feel firm all over. There is a video
of me showing how I stuff doll’s heads in the
Studio Seren Facebook group in the featured
section

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 Step 28
Stuff the legs. Push small pieces of stuffing
towards the toes, gently pushing the stuffing
into the seams with the chopstick to create a
smooth, rounded shape. Make sure the feet are
stuffed firmly before continuing. Stuff the rest of
the legs, stopping 1” (2.5cm) from the opening.
Check that you have stuffed both legs equally

Step 29
With the toes facing forward, pin the top of each
leg as shown. Make sure the central seam on
the front and back of the legs are aligned. Sew
each leg closed, stitching 1/8” (3mm) from the
opening

Step 30
With the front of the body facing towards you,
insert 1/2” (1.3cm) of the top of the legs into the
opening at the bottom of the body. Make sure
the toes are facing forward. Pin the legs into
place and the opening closed as shown. Check
that the legs are the same length

Step 31
Sew the legs into place by stitching 1/8” (3mm)
from the bottom of the body. If your doll is going
to be handled a lot, sew over the stitching again
so the legs are extra secure

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Step 32
Stuff the rest of the body. Begin by stuffing
the neck area so that it is really firm. This will
prevent your doll from having a floppy head.
Next push stuffing into the corners at the top of
the legs and continue to stuff each side of the
body. Use the chopstick or hemostats to gently
push the stuffing into the seams so that the
sides of the body are smooth and round. Stuff
the middle of the body until it is full

The body should feel full and round, but not

quite as firm as the head. Make sure that the
body is stuffed equally all over

Step 33
If the lamb fabric you are using is long and fluffy
use a pin to gently tease the fibres out of the
seams.

Step 34
Sew the opening on the body shut using a
ladder stitch. There is a video of me sewing a
body shut in the Studio Seren Facebook group
in the featured section. Secure with a few loop
knot finishes and a french knot finish

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Step 35
Stuff the arms using the same method as the
legs (step 16), making sure to stuff the hands
firmly. Stop stuffing 1/2” (1.3cm) from the opening

Step 36
With a long piece of thread, sew the arms shut
with a ladder stitch. Secure the thread with a
few loop knots, but don’t cut the thread as you
will be using it to sew the arms to the body

Step 36
Sew the arms to the body so that the top of the
arm is in line with the neck seam and the side
body seam is centred beneath it. Sew the arms
in place using a ladder stitch, stitching along
the top of the arm and along the neck seam. Lift
the arm and repeat along the bottom of the arm.
Repeat. Concentrate on getting the arm in the
right position the first time around. The second
time around secures the arm and makes the
stitching tidier. Go around again if needed, until
the arm is firmly attached. Finish the thread with
a few loop knots and then a french knot finish
at the back of the body. There is a video of me
showing how to attach the arms in the Studio
Seren Facebook group in the featured section

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Drawing the face
A doll’s face brings it to life. It’s amazing how every stitch can change their personality. I have
included templates and instructions so you can recreate the faces I have designed for the lamb,
or you can design your own. Have fun experimenting with different size eyes and where they are
positioned. Add eyebrows, play around with the length and number of eyelashes. There are so
many variations you can play around with to make your doll unique

Step 37
Cut out the eye and mouth templates from the
pattern as shown. With small scissors, carefully
cut along the dashed line of the open eye
templates to cut out the eye shapes

NOSE
Step 38
With the lamb facing towards you, measure
19/16” (4cm) up from the neck seam, along the
central face seam. Use an erasable fabric pen
to mark this spot

Step 39
Draw a line 3/16” (0.4cm) from the mark you
made towards the top of the head

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 Step 40
From the top of the line measure 3/16” (0.4cm)
towards the top of the head and make a small
mark

Step 41
Mark the point 1/4” (0.6cm) to the left of the mark
you made and 1/4” (0.6cm) to the right of the
mark you made. Use a ruler to draw a line from
the two points to the top of the line to create the
lamb’s nose

MOUTH
Step 42
Pin the left mouth template directly beneath the
nose as shown. The red line that runs down the
centre of the template should line up with the
central face seam

Step 43
With an erasable fabric pen draw around the
mouth shape, starting at the red line underneath
the lamb’s nose

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The left side of the lamb’s mouth should look
like this

Step 44
Pin the right mouth template directly beneath
the nose as shown. The red line that runs down
the centre of the template should line up with
the central face seam

Step 45
With an erasable fabric pen draw around the
mouth shape, starting at the red line underneath
the lamb’s nose. The mouth should look like this

OPEN EYED OPTION (for closed eyes go to step 53)

Step 46
Pin the left eye template to the lamb’s face as
shown. Line the left side of the template up with
the central face seam. The bottom-left corner of
the template should line up with the BOTTOM
of the lamb’s nose

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 Step 47
Place the circle back into the template and pin
in place. Remove the surrounding template so
just the eye remains

Step 48
Repeat for the other eye. Check that you
are happy with the placement of the eyes,
measuring from the neck and the central face
seam to check that they are symmetrical

Step 49
Carefully trace around the eyes with an
erasable fabric pen

Step 50
Check that you are happy with the eyes. You
can either leave them like this or add eyelashes

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Step 51
To add the eyelashes pin the template back on
the face and mark where the eyelashes start
with an erasable fabric pen

Step 52
Draw the eyelashes

CLOSED EYED OPTION

Step 53
Pin the left eye template to the doll’s face as
shown. Line the left side of the template up with
the central face seam. The bottom-left corner of
the template should line up with the BOTTOM
of the lamb’s nose

Step 54
With an erasable fabric pen draw around the
eye shape and mark where the eyelashes go if
you are including them

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 Step 55
Draw the eyelashes. Repeat for the other eye

Painting the face

Paint can be used for the doll’s face. Always test the paint on a small piece of the body fabric
before you begin. Using either a fabric paint marker or paint and a fine paintbrush, paint the eyes,
nose and mouth. Paint the outline before filling them in. Allow the paint to dry for at least 24 hours.
Seal the paint to make it permanent following the manufacturers instructions. Most paints are
sealed with heat. Hold a hair-dryer 12” (30cm) from the doll and move it in small circular motions.
Alternatively use an iron on low-medium heat. Place a sheet of greaseproof paper between your
doll and the iron for protection. Don’t use lots of pressure and move the iron continuously so you
don’t burn the fabric.

Sewing the face

I recommend reading pages 6-9 which explain how to sew each stitch before you begin
OPEN EYED OPTION (for closed eyes go to step 60)
Step 56
There is a video of me demonstrating how
to satin stitch the eyes in the Studio Seren
Facebook group in the featured section. Thread
a needle with long piece of embroidery thread
(one strand) folded in half. Begin with a knotless
start and backstitch around the eye. Stitch the
eyelashes if you are including them. Secure the
thread with a french knot finish. The lamb fabric
may be difficult to pull the knot through so use a
long doll needle to finish at the top of the doll’s’
body

Step 57
Repeat for the other eye. Don’t sew both eyes
with the same thread. If the thread is carried
over it may be visible through the body fabric

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Step 58
Using two strands from a long piece of
embroidery thread and a doll needle, begin
with a hidden knot start in the top of the doll’s
body. Fill in the eye with satin stitch. Secure the
thread with a french knot finish. Repeat for the
other eye. Secure the thread with a french knot
finish at the top of the doll’s body

Step 59 Felt variation

Cut the eye shapes out of felt and pin them to
the doll’s head over where you drew the eyes.
Sew the eyes in place using one strand of
machine thread. Begin with a hidden knot start
and use a whipstitch to attach the eyes to the
doll’s head. Be careful not to pull the thread too
tight or it will distort the felt. Secure the thread
with a french knot finish at the top of the doll’s
body

CLOSED EYED OPTION

Step 60
Thread a needle with a long piece of
embroidery thread (one strand) folded in half.
Begin with a knotless start and backstitch the
eye and lashes. Secure the thread with a french
knot finish at the top of the doll’s body. Repeat
for the other eye. Don’t sew both eyes with
the same thread. If the thread is carried over it
may be visible through the body fabric

NOSE
Step 61
Cut a long piece of embroidery thread (all six
strands). Start with a hidden knot start at the top
of the doll’s body. Bring the needle up through
one of the nostrils. Place the needle through
the top of point between the nostrils and up
to the other nostril. Place the needle back in
the central point to make a ‘V’ shape. Bring
the needle out at the top of the doll’s body and
secure with a french knot finish

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 Step 62
Using two strands from a long piece of
embroidery thread, begin with a hidden knot
start and outline the lamb’s mouth using a
backstitch. Secure the thread with a french knot
finish at the top of the doll’s body

EARS
Step 63
With the RIGHT sides together, pin each pair
of ears together and sew along the seam as
shown

Step 64
Trim the seam allowance with pinking shears

Step 65
Turn the ears the right side out. Gently press
the chopstick along the inside of the seams,
then roll the seams between your index finger
and thumb to shape the ears. This will help
create smooth curves

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Step 66
Fold the opening of each ear inwards 1/4” (6mm)
and pin in place. Check that both ears are the
same length. Using a long piece of machine
thread folded in half, sew the opening of one of
the ears closed using a ladder stitch. With the
front of the ear facing towards you sew from the
left to the right of the ear. Don’t cut the thread

Step 67
With the front of the ear facing towards you fold
the right corner of the ear 3/8” (1cm) towards the
centre of the ear as shown

Step 68
Sew the fold of the ear into place by making a
few stitches on the bottom edge of the ear. This
is the lamb’s right ear

Step 69
Repeat for the other ear, this time folding left
corner of the ear towards the centre. The two
ears should look like this

Right ear Left ear

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 Step 70
Pin the ears to the lamb’s face. The folded
part of the ear made from lamb fabric should
line up with the lamb’s forehead which is also
made from lamb fabric so the lamb fabric runs
across the forehead and ears in a continuous
line. The rest of the ear should line up with the
lamb’s face. Make sure you are happy with
the placement of the ears are that they are
symmetrical

Step 71
There is a video in the Studio Seren Facebook
group demonstrating how to attach the bunny
ears which uses the same method. Use a
ladder stitch to attach the ears to the head.
Begin by ladder stitching across the front of the
ear and then along the back. Go around the
folded section at the back of the ear. Repeat
this process to ensure the ears are securely
in place. Concentrate on positioning the ears
accurately during the first round of stitching.
The second round of stitching not only secures
the ear but also tidies up the stitching. If
necessary, sew around the ear again until it is
firmly attached. Finally, secure the thread with a
few loop knots and a french knot finish

Your little lamb is finished and ready to play!

Cheeks
There are lots of ways you can give your doll rosy cheeks...

• Gently apply an artist-quality colour pencil. It will fade with time, but can easily be retouched
• Lightly coat a soft brush with blush and add it to the cheeks using soft, circular movements. It
will also fade with time, but can be retouched
• Rub a beeswax crayon onto a small piece of fabric. Gently rub the fabric on to your doll’s face,
building up the colour slowly. Beeswax doesn’t come off, so practice using scrap fabric first
• Fabric paint or acrylic paint mixed with textile medium (follow the manufacturers instructions)
can also be used. It is easy to overdo it using this method, so practise first. Use the tiniest
amount of paint on a soft round brush. Dab the brush on a tissue to remove most of the paint
so it is almost dry. Gently paint the cheeks in a soft circular motion, building up the colour
slowly
Blush and colour pencil are the easiest options for beginners
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Safety information
Items made from this sewing pattern are not suitable for children under the age of three. The outfit
contains small parts such as the bows which are a choking hazard. Adult supervision is always
recommended and you should routinely check the items you have made for loose threads or signs
of damage that could cause harm

Looking after your doll

If you need to clean your doll, use warm water and gently dab it with a soft, damp cloth. Don’t put
it in a washing machine. It could become lumpy and threads could become loose. Keep your doll
away from direct sunlight to prevent the fabrics from fading

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