All the ragdolls They are those of a lifetime, and that is why they can help us create a personalized and vintage touch in our home. Especially if we are talking about decorating children's spaces, since these dolls are also a game for the little ones in the house.
It's possible to find vintage rag doll models but also new dolls with a more current style, following the trends. Another way to decorate the home with rag dolls is to create them ourselves, we must not forget that it is a detail that is made with fabrics and a little work on our part, so it can be a great entertainment.
Traditional rag dolls
Rag dolls were the first to be used, before today's dolls arrived, more industrial, less personalized and a little less special. That is why after this globalization and industrialization we once again give more importance to the homemade and traditional things, those that have a bit more personality. If you still have old rag dolls at home, you can always restore them with a new touch, but don't throw them away, because they are back in fashion.
All the traditional rag dolls They are distinguished by that look of yesteryear, with wool hair and fabrics with vintage prints. Nowadays, what you find most are replicas in this style, which are perfect to add the touch to a children's room in a vintage or classic style.
How to make a rag doll
If we have some notions of sewing, we may know how to make a pretty rag doll ourselves. The materials are basic, with fabrics, buttons, wool and stuffing we can make a fun doll in the most classic style. To start we can make the pattern of the doll we or look for it online, in the many tutorials that are on the web pages. As for the clothes, we can do the same, look for patterns or make them ourselves, since the clothes of these dolls will have to do with their measurements. The little details are what will make the difference. Embroider the name of a child to personalize the doll, put a hair with wool and put some details on the clothes, such as colored buttons or handkerchiefs. When making a rag doll from scratch, the mix of colors and fabrics is chosen by us, so we can make whatever we want.
One of the trends today is to create dolls that are so training that they imitate children, with a garment of theirs or with their details, such as glasses or pigtails. All the little ones will like the idea of having a little doll that is like themselves.
Decorate with rag dolls
These dolls have been created in the beginning for the little ones to play, to be their companions on a day-to-day basis. But of course children grow up and a so nice detail it should not be forgotten. These dolls can be used to decorate the children's room, on their bed or on a beautiful shelf, since today there are many beautiful shelf designs, such as those in the shape of a house, to put these dolls and have a perfect set decorative on the walls. They are dolls that can be used in a vintage-style room, although they will always have a childish touch, so we must be careful where we put them so that they do not clash.
Modern rag dolls
Although we normally think of traditional rag dolls, there are also modern style rag dolls They can be perfect for decorating environments with more current furniture, since the more traditional ones may not be able to combine with a modern children's room. Today's rag dolls have slightly different designs, but the Nordic style has made them fashionable again. In this style, everything has a more natural and less industrial touch, so fabric dolls, softer and above all much more durable and ecological than plastic dolls, are also a trend.
We find in the nordic world funny dolls and especially with very original designs, with long legs, imitating animals or people, but always with beautiful details. Simplicity in patterns and colors is common in these more modern dolls, but they are undoubtedly just as decorative as the more classic ones. In many online stores we can find this type of dolls with which to decorate children's rooms, perfect to put on chairs, on shelves or on beds. Still don't have some pretty rag dolls in your home?