You can not only please your child with thread dolls, but also make a small amulet for him. It is quite easy to make such products, but at the same time they look aesthetically pleasing and neat. This article tells you how to make a doll from fabric and threads and what you need for this.
How to make dolls from threads and fabric with your own hands
These amulets appeared during the period of paganism and worship of nature gods. Such magical talismans were made by people who had magical skills. They could stay with the owner throughout his life.
Nowadays, they have become an ordinary toy, but in ancient times, people saturated them with magical power for weeks. If the products were made using the right technology, and their owner believed in magical protection, then they really helped.
Basically, doll-shaped amulets were intended for protection and finding happiness.
Small doll amulets easily warded off envious glances and bad words, protected the happiness and health of their owner, helped him get rich and protect his family.
The ancient Slavs left their descendants many amulets. They were used to protect against evil forces and enemies. In addition to dolls, there were amulets made of stones or wood. Some applied symbols of protection to clothing.
But the most popular amulets were precisely dolls made of threads. In addition to threads, various materials were used for making:
- Dry tree branches;
- Straw;
- Vine;
- Fabric scraps;
- Jute and threads.
Basically, amulets were made from threads and fabric. Because such materials were at hand for every housewife. It was easier than drying straw or tree branches.
Please note! Amulets had different purposes. Some brought happiness, others wealth, and others love. Sometimes amulets were made to find love.
Amulets and charms made of threads must be made in accordance with the established rules. These instructions cannot be ignored, as they date back to ancient times.
Since the ancestors treated amulets with all seriousness, it is impossible not to follow their rules. For them, dolls were the highest level of protection.
Rules for production:
- The Slavs believed that all protective amulets should not have a face. Otherwise, a spirit could enter them and bring misfortune to the owner;
- When creating a talisman, you need to be in a good mood. If a person is sick, then the production should be postponed. Since negative energy can enter the amulet;
- When working, you cannot use scissors or needles; everything is done by hand.
In ancient times, amulets were made only by women, and men were not even allowed to be present during the work. But children were allowed to watch. The Slavs believed that children filled the dolls with their pure energy.
You shouldn't buy such items in regular stores, because they won't have any power. Amulets can only be given power by those people who made them themselves and put their soul into them. Dolls can be divided into types based on their purpose:
- Wish-giver. Such a doll is necessary for the embodiment of the most desired dream. When the wish comes true, it must be burned. The amulet is not kept in the house for more than a year, if the wish does not come true, then it is not suitable for the person;
- Herbalist. This toy is made mainly not from floss, but from cotton or flax, it can be decorated with jute. This product is stuffed with herbs with a spell. It is used to protect the house from evil spirits and damage;
- Ten-handed. In ancient times, this was considered the best for single girls who wanted to find a young and rich guy, as well as find love. In the modern world, these amulets are very popular;
- Cabbage. This motanka is also intended for finding love, but at the same time, it helps to bear and give birth to a healthy child. Protects him all the years of life;
- Bereginya. This amulet protects the family and the hearth. Its scope of application is diverse: it can preserve love between couples, protect the family from adversity and illness, bring money into the house, protect travelers and much more.
Also, sometimes black magic dolls are made from threads. They are always burned in the end.
Materials for the work
Motankas are famous for the fact that you don’t need to buy expensive and rare materials to make them.
All materials can be found in any store, sometimes you just need to look for them at home:
- Cotton threads or floss, different colors;
- Scissors;
- A pattern made of thick paper in the form of a rectangle or a small book. It depends on the desired size of the amulet;
- Various decorations;
- Hook.
On average, the work is done in one hour, has a low level of complexity. Therefore, even novice craftswomen can easily cope with this task.
Making a pattern
In ancient times, there were no patterns. Women simply wound threads on cardboard, wood or any other object. Now, patterns can be found in various master classes. You can draw a diagram yourself and work on it, then the doll made of threads will be original. You can simply wind it on your hand, this is the oldest method of weaving. If you get the hang of it, then the amulets will be made quite quickly.
How to make a body
To make the body, you need to wind the floss around the cardboard about 130 times and cut it on one side. Fix the bundle precisely in the middle with a small piece of floss.
Take a small handful of threads evenly from each side and pull them up. Make a bow on the body. You can also make the body by winding yarn on a stick, without removing the stick from it. This will make the toy more stable.
Making clothes for a toy
Step-by-step execution of clothes. It is also made of soft threads, but of a different color. For example, if the doll is blue, then you can make a dress out of light blue.
Fluff up the threads at the hem of the clothes a little and you will get fringe. For large toys, you can make beautiful ball gowns with transitions into different colors. To do this, you need to weave two colors of thread together.
Clothes made from burlap look very beautiful. These can be Slavic outfits, with beautiful wreaths on the toy's head. You can make clothes for girls in the form of aprons or long dresses. From woolen yarn, knit a small sweater and pants, or some element of outerwear. As elements of clothing, you can take cotton or chintz fabrics. So that later you can remove them from the product and wash them.
Doll with hair made of threads
First, you need to sew a cap with holes from which you can pull out the hair with a crochet hook. This is necessary if the doll is plastic.
Progress of work:
- Step one: Sew a regular elastic band to the edge of the hat;
- Step two. The elastic band is needed for a removable hairstyle, if you need to make it permanent, then you can not sew in the elastic band. In this case, the hat is simply glued to the doll's head.
To make hair, you need to cut the threads and fluff them up. This is necessary so that the wig is curly, if the toy should have straight hair, then just cut straight threads.
Take the finished thread and secure it with a loop on the hat using a hook. The thread needs to be inserted into each loop. The remaining strands can be done through one row.
At the top of the head, the rows should be denser. The doll with hair made of threads is ready.
To sew the hair to the head, follow the instructions below.
First, you need to wind the threads on the pattern, its length should be equal to the lengths of the curls. At the neck, the hair can be made shorter and extended, make a bob hairstyle. Cut the winding on both sides.
The threads need to be distributed according to the hairstyle template. Then you can start sewing the hair onto the doll. This should be done carefully so that the threads are not visible. At the end of the work, you can cut the toy's bangs.
You can involve your child in the work. Since making toys is quite easy, he will find it interesting. Also, the products can be brought to school for a technology lesson. Give presentations on making and share experiences with classmates.
Such products can be hung in the kitchen or living room. Make sachets with herbs from them. The main thing is to include all your imagination and fantasy during the work. You can make very small toys and hang them on your keys, as a keychain. You can use them as decorations for the Christmas tree or for the Christmas table. The scope of application of such toys is large.
Important! It is not recommended to wash finished products made of floss. Because the yarn can fluff up or break at high speeds of the washing machine. Therefore, if a small child will play with the product, it is better to sew removable clothes for the toy.
In conclusion, we need to sum it up. The best and most useful dolls made of threads are those made with your own hands. At the same time, it is advisable to be in a good mood and constantly think about the purpose for which the toy is made. Dolls can not only decorate the house, but also protect it from evil spirits.
