After having tried probably all the methods of giving dolls hair (rooting, knitting and gluing and making various wig caps with different glued in hair) this is my favourite. I really think sewing it into an elasticated wig Cap gives the best result. I haven't tried making the wig Cap in the white glue and stocking way and then sewing in as it just sort of seemed logical to make a wig Cap from elastic and stocking material and then sewing the hair in. The only thing is the parting line because I usually cut the wig Cap along the part line and insert the last couple of bits from the inside to get a nice parting. I think just bought a prerooted head because I just had another rooting nightmare with the cat getting involved and hair everywhere! It's nightmarish..but this is the best way Lol! Yeah I do a sort of running back stitch too..I find it's better on the doll too as you don't have to hold it in the stretched position if you do. I don't know how you're doing that with your hand still in plaster! You are of a stronger constitution than I (me ? Whatever Lol!).
Wow, love how the wig turns out and how you were able to style it! I've raised Suri alpacas but didn't know how awesome it looked as doll hair. It is a time intensive process just to bundle the locks with the cut sides aligned after shearing :) Great tutorial!
Lara, you are absolutely right! She is looking just lovely with that thick, soft hair framing her face and neck. Great work, especially with only one fully working hand. Once again, amazing!
such a great video- lots of work involved, I need to make 5 cloth dolls in the next 14 days. So I think I need a faster way to go with the hair. But once I have time, I would like to try this method. Thank you!
I wish I had found this Vdo way before I started to sew on my doll weft into a swirl and messed it up. I wanted a side part with fringe for my doll and wasn’t satisfied with the swirl out come to the very top😢
Thanks, Betty! If you sew right at the edge of the glue, it's not too hard. Yes there's a little shedding but not too much as long as you securely glue the edge.
After having tried probably all the methods of giving dolls hair (rooting, knitting and gluing and making various wig caps with different glued in hair) this is my favourite. I really think sewing it into an elasticated wig Cap gives the best result. I haven't tried making the wig Cap in the white glue and stocking way and then sewing in as it just sort of seemed logical to make a wig Cap from elastic and stocking material and then sewing the hair in. The only thing is the parting line because I usually cut the wig Cap along the part line and insert the last couple of bits from the inside to get a nice parting. I think just bought a prerooted head because I just had another rooting nightmare with the cat getting involved and hair everywhere! It's nightmarish..but this is the best way Lol! Yeah I do a sort of running back stitch too..I find it's better on the doll too as you don't have to hold it in the stretched position if you do. I don't know how you're doing that with your hand still in plaster! You are of a stronger constitution than I (me ? Whatever Lol!).
The best wigs tutorial :-) I saw so many complicated videos!
Uchiba Uki Thank you so much for the kind words!!!
This video is so informative. Really liked it. Thanks
Thank you, Dawn!
Wow, love how the wig turns out and how you were able to style it! I've raised Suri alpacas but didn't know how awesome it looked as doll hair. It is a time intensive process just to bundle the locks with the cut sides aligned after shearing :) Great tutorial!
Thank you!
Lara, you are absolutely right! She is looking just lovely with that thick, soft hair framing her face and neck. Great work, especially with only one fully working hand. Once again, amazing!
Beautiful, can’t wait to try. This is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Georgana Bredy I’m so glad you found it useful!
Wonderful wig. I just love watching your videos. Everything is always a learning experience.
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. I'm happy it's helpful!
Great wig and WOW sewing with a bum thumb mustve been so cumbersome..You did great!
Thank you!! Yes, it was cumbersome, but all better now!
Thanks great video. Praying your thumb is feeling better.
Thanks, Bianca! It's all better now!
such a great video- lots of work involved, I need to make 5 cloth dolls in the next 14 days. So I think I need a faster way to go with the hair. But once I have time, I would like to try this method. Thank you!
marie plotkin thank you!!!
she looks great now she has her wig. The Alpaca fibre is lovely, I will have to get some and experiment with it. Thanks for sharing.:-)
Thank you, you're very welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it!!! Go for it. Do your own wig!
WOW That is a beautiful wig!! I cannot believe you did that with one thumb! I candy do it with two! LOL
Yes you can. I believe that. It just take patience. XOXO
Very nice
Thank you so much!
thank you so much !
You're very welcome!!!
I wish I had found this Vdo way before I started to sew on my doll weft into a swirl and messed it up.
I wanted a side part with fringe for my doll and wasn’t satisfied with the swirl out come to the very top😢
I have two of this doll
Her wig looks really lovely. Is it hard to sew into the glue and is there any shedding of hair when you comb the wig?
Thanks, Betty! If you sew right at the edge of the glue, it's not too hard. Yes there's a little shedding but not too much as long as you securely glue the edge.
😘😘😘😘😘I love you Barbie Doll's
Thank you!
Fantastic!!!
This seems a lot easier than glueing it
It depends. I kinda have positive feelings about both ways depending on the doll.
Lara Nance that’s true but doing it this way at least if you cut close to the edge when you’re styling it doesn’t look wet
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