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Three Day Class     15 Students     All Skill Levels     This is an intense, advanced class,     but beginners are welcome because     the techniques are not difficult to learn,     and the class is fun.

Pattern (sponsor's choice of Annie Agnes, The Queen's Jester, or other jointed patterns as they become available) and fabric will be sent to each student several weeks prior to class. Starting with the pre-sewn body, students will learn to stuff this very shapely female or male figure. The hands will be wired and arms stuffed. On day two, students will learn Mimi's new version of the antique "sling-button" joint and will prepare the limbs for assembly. On day three we will needle model the face and assemble the doll. Face color will be demonstrated and costume color and texture will be discussed.

Pattern, one yard hand-dyed quality muslin, Dream-Seamer tool, 12 buttons, hand armatures, hair material, 3-1/2" & 5" Piecemakers doll needles, John James #9 long darning needle and Airtex Premium stuffing.

Createx Medium, Paint & brushes, colored pencils, hemostats, stuffing tools, Swiss and Drapery thread.

Sewn body parts hemostats (5-1/2" and 8" straight), one plastic Cool whip top (or similar weight plastic for use in the jointing), Swiss Metrosene 100% polyester thread in a neutral color.Usual sewing and dollmaking tool box.

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