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For those wondering, a made to order Waldorf doll will cost you anywhere between $75-$125. (Perform a search on the internet for Waldorf dolls to see what I mean.) Waldorf doll kits are available at a greatly reduced price and that is how this review starts...I purchased a Waldorf Doll kit off the internet and stitched the doll together. Directions for boy hair were lacking with the kit and few clothing patterns were included so I purchased this book hoping to pick up where the kit instructions left off.This is my first attempt at making a Waldorf doll and after reading the book, wish I'd purchased this book prior to starting my kit for one simple reason; the piecing together of the head, body, and arms are very clear due to the color photos. Just knowing what the body is supposed to look like is half the battle.As to the hair: I can totally understand and appreciate the hair instructions. Compared to the kit instructions, the hair instructions with color photos from this book are a breeze. My only beef in connection with the hair instructions are that they are for girl dolls NOT boy dolls AND there are no wig intructions.Also, I strenuously object to the loose interpretation of the word "patterns" when used in accordance with this book. These so called "patterns" are about 2" by 2", which means you have to carry the book over to a copier and enlarge the "patterns" several times over to get a working copy.... No big deal for someone who is experienced at piecing clothing, but would probably be a slightly daunting challenge for a beginner seamstress. Honestly though,if you can muster the nerve to make the dolls, clothing is a breeze...In spite of the patterns, the clothing ideas in this book are spectacular. Designs include directions for booties, underwear, dresses, rompers, jackets....Designs to cover all ethnic persuasions..The rest of the projects in this book look very simple to do and I defer my remarks about that to the reviewers before me.The author of the book takes a learn as you go approach which is great for making an original doll but difficult when rounding up the sewing notions necessary to complete a project. The book gives no hint for amounts needed for wool stuffing or general guidelines about doll head length and circumference.Thankfully my pre-purchased doll kit included exact measurements and quantities of skin and stuffing. The kit definitely picked up where the book left off.In conclusion, this book makes an excellent supplemental to a doll kit and I recommend it for the photos depicting the finished body and the clothing design ideas for the dolls.
