THE BASIC DOLL (and her 3" Doll's Doll) - The Early American Doll Series (beginning in 1993) was based on this "basic doll". It was to begin with a basic doll - a doll that was simple and affordable, but not plain and I wanted her appealing to the heart. Her construction is taken from humble cloth dolls, but she becomes a little more defined with her delicate joints and painted surface, which is another old-time technique. She has a mohair wig and is stuffed with real wool. Her jointed arms and legs are weighted so she will sit well. She comes, and I like her best, in her camisole and pantaloons, but then there is clothing to add and accessories as well. She even has her own doll (which comes with her in the kit). I have tried to make the kits as fool-proof as possible with silkscreened sewing lines, premeasured stuffing amounts and stencils for face detail. Patterns are also included for future bodies or you can order additional silkscreens. Her 3" doll's doll is included in the kit but sold separately if purchased finished.

Finished Dolls no longer available

Kit for the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's Doll. This kit now comes with the Dress and Pinafore Pattern which includes dresses for both the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's Doll. (For all her other clothing and accessories options see chart below.) $42 Add to Cart
Extra printed fabric bodies for kit $5 each Add to Cart

NEW - Just Instructions and Patterns for the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's Doll. Includes patterns for the printed fabric bodies so you can make your own, plus the the Dress and Pinafore Pattern which includes outfits for both the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's Doll. $18 Add to Cart
IMPORTANT NOTE: This doll depends on the proper stretch of the body fabric, so it is recommended to buy BASIC DOLL BODY FABRIC $7.50/yd Add to Cart

Outfits for this doll and the Companion Doll are shown below.