How To Make Russian Nesting Dolls

<p>Did you know that a well known matryoshka (Russian nesting doll) can be made not only from wood but also from cardboard and fabric? And that you can do it yourself? In this areticle you will learn how to do that.</p> <h2>How To Make Matryoskha Tutorial</h2> <p><strong>You will need:</strong></p> <ul><li>A large piece of felt (21x30 cm): your main color;</li><li>Small pieces of felt (black/brown) for hair and other little parts;</li><li>White fabric for face (cotton/linen);</li><li>Embroidery hoop;</li><li>Acrylic colors and brush;</li><li>Scraps of ribbon, lace, and buttons for decoration;</li><li>Stuffing (holofiber/sintepon);</li><li>Embroidery floss: different colors;</li><li>Scissors and needle.</li></ul> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/HT_C9VomQAkGNm6Kgqr9mJpSq2w=/9f5ce743ce94487c9f487adb250ea18f"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/HT_C9VomQAkGNm6Kgqr9mJpSq2w=/9f5ce743ce94487c9f487adb250ea18f" data-image="30128"></a></figure> <p>Fold the fabric and cut out the matryoshka’s hood using the pattern. Don’t forget to leave 5 mm seam allowance.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/FaX2nfwaCGQPxw41nnC75_9wR4I=/abb5fca44b89449ea6a86842ed003742"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/FaX2nfwaCGQPxw41nnC75_9wR4I=/abb5fca44b89449ea6a86842ed003742" data-image="30129"></a></figure> <p>Pin the semicircle face pattern to the hood and cut it out.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/x1zZGkbqsyuB_voTm5UpgCz7YyY=/50667c3959864bb19a428041d5cdfd2d"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/x1zZGkbqsyuB_voTm5UpgCz7YyY=/50667c3959864bb19a428041d5cdfd2d" data-image="30130"></a></figure> <p>Cut out two body parts from folded fabric and the back of the hood.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/eRTn85BcfEbx7sy1kMpPxpDlzLA=/5b0ce4cfd501430fa9be47a1926f2f5e"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/eRTn85BcfEbx7sy1kMpPxpDlzLA=/5b0ce4cfd501430fa9be47a1926f2f5e" data-image="30131"></a></figure> <p>Secure white fabric in the embroidery hoop, pin the front of the hood and straight stitch the inner outline with white thread.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/zz2FSnw03W0RmIkqNGoe2DwBtc8=/0e618a827cf34427bbd7d779f5299129"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/zz2FSnw03W0RmIkqNGoe2DwBtc8=/0e618a827cf34427bbd7d779f5299129" data-image="30132"></a></figure> <p>Cut out the matryoshka’s hair and stitch it to the upper part of the face with matching thread.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/gn-RXCYj4d_b6gs4iJCWT6aImoM=/4b66da569dbb4ab7968c6f89eec859b9"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/gn-RXCYj4d_b6gs4iJCWT6aImoM=/4b66da569dbb4ab7968c6f89eec859b9" data-image="30133"></a></figure> <p>Take off the embroidery hoop and cut off the extra fabric, leaving a 5-7 mm extra bit.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/2YhQQEs4sGP8wAFoTLMcuO_WloQ=/ede5c7aaccfa47f8945086d582b93db3"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/2YhQQEs4sGP8wAFoTLMcuO_WloQ=/ede5c7aaccfa47f8945086d582b93db3" data-image="30134"></a></figure> <p>Straight stitch the frontal headpiece to the body with white thread.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/edomRTq--4Mo7W-oj_6stOKqY7Q=/dd275a952359467295d66bc07219bafd"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/edomRTq--4Mo7W-oj_6stOKqY7Q=/dd275a952359467295d66bc07219bafd" data-image="30135"></a></figure> <p>Decorate the front side of matryoshka with felt bits, a leaf-shaped bow and a button, and the back body piece with a double heart.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/zAA811gyrUa4XLIuUDwOnCjbSoc=/e7266e7579ef4526a91013e266ddd707"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/zAA811gyrUa4XLIuUDwOnCjbSoc=/e7266e7579ef4526a91013e266ddd707" data-image="30136"></a></figure> <p>Place the both body pieces with the frontal parts together, making sure the hood pieces match together neatly. Pin them together and sew on machine, leaving a 5-milimeter bit and open bottom.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Egt9WNGytuz9kK2YtmfKS05e7Eo=/cb9f4cff1c1140738ae45b06e4b3664a"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Egt9WNGytuz9kK2YtmfKS05e7Eo=/cb9f4cff1c1140738ae45b06e4b3664a" data-image="30137"></a></figure> <p>Make tiny cuts using scissors in the round parts and turn your matryoshka inside out.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/93I1AfFnZpaODnDSa1zpew411rg=/ab876c5f8c8e41e994e4abb0bea0086c"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/93I1AfFnZpaODnDSa1zpew411rg=/ab876c5f8c8e41e994e4abb0bea0086c" data-image="30138"></a></figure> <p>Stuff your doll and stitch it up.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/OJHg2m2aeOZ-YBYOmMS2l8fM4XY=/847a67159418425ebebaebaaa43ea963"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/OJHg2m2aeOZ-YBYOmMS2l8fM4XY=/847a67159418425ebebaebaaa43ea963" data-image="30139"></a></figure> <p>Draw her face details with acrylic colors.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/S_dd0yutAYcS8NytS3D-fioPx8U=/6c8b20e7201e4d9abc01b66cc36e4f2c"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/S_dd0yutAYcS8NytS3D-fioPx8U=/6c8b20e7201e4d9abc01b66cc36e4f2c" data-image="30140"></a></figure> <p>Your matryoshka is ready!</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/3b3gI8ynkAA7telP4815-RFsj-Q=/5c4adc436d2e47a9ba2c4e3da8ab7bac"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/3b3gI8ynkAA7telP4815-RFsj-Q=/5c4adc436d2e47a9ba2c4e3da8ab7bac" data-image="30141"></a></figure> <p>You can decorate your matryoshka any way you like. If you make a few dolls of different sizes, you can make a pocket on the largest of them to put your matryoskas inside, just like a real wooden ones do!</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/8xuRj44tvos2I2R3DJafGQPk2wY=/1edc187de1134e3c957694ff90ded15f"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/8xuRj44tvos2I2R3DJafGQPk2wY=/1edc187de1134e3c957694ff90ded15f" data-image="30142"></a></figure>