Raggedy Rescue: How I Clean my Raggedy Ann & Andy Rescue Rag Dolls
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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By request: Today I have a bonus video explaining how I clean my Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for my #raggedyrescue projects. This is prep and cleaning only. Iff you'd like to see more, drop me a comment!
Please note that this is the way I do it. I strongly believe that Raggedies are meant to be loved and if they can't be washed, they can't be given to a child. ♥
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I am so glad that I found your channel! I love Raggedy’s and have some very dirty ones…makes me sad.
Welcome! I have not found one yet that I couldn't clean, even if it meant several gentle hand washes. I hope you can clean yours, too!
Thank you so much!! I bought a raggedy andy today at a flea market and he was a mess so i am cleaning him up while watching this!!
That's awesome to hear! Have fun with him.
This was fun! Thank you!
It was fun for me, too, thank you Claudia!
Hi Jennifer! I found your videos while attempting to clean up a 3 foot tall rag doll made by my late MIL for my daughter. I'm loving your techniques, but I am concerned about getting the stuffing inside all the way dry after washing. I would hate for it to mildew and I'm afraid to throw it into the dryer. Any tips?
Hey there! I haven't had issues air drying dolls, but if you're concerned, you can remove the stuffing and hand wash the doll's body without it. If you feel it's salvageable and want to reuse the original stuffing, you can hand wash it separately and restuff after everything dries. I hope that helps!
most of the stains did not come out with this above process. .. black dots likely mildew on forehead, general stains fainter somewhat.. would you repeat process? I made this for my son 40 some years ago. His daughter and baby son will love it. suggestion?
Hi, Janet. It really depends on the stains. I've had some success with Carbona Stain Devils (stain remover in a small yellow bottle) for specific stains like coffee, tea, oil, etc. For the mildew, you can try spot treating with Out White Brite. I used it for another doll and it worked very well. I recommend making a paste using water and then spot-treating with a paintbrush or Q-tip. White Brite is intended for white fabrics only, so a spot test is a good idea. Also be very careful to not get it on any embroidery or yarn, as it will sometimes remove the color. I learned that the hard way when I accidentally removed the color from an Andy's eye! You'll want to wash thoroughly between each treatment, so if you use Carbona, wash and rinse before trying the White Brite, etc. Some dolls have discoloration that is harder to get out, but I find that once your doll is dressed, it's much less noticeable. My philosophy is clean, mended, and ready to love over perfect. Good luck with your next try!
I have a raggedy Andy with the exact same face as the one you have here, he has "I love you" embroidered on his chest and his socks only go halfway up the leg. The stitching is kind of messy too, I'm wondering if he is also handmade.
I would guess that he's absolutely handmade. The face is specific to the McCall's pattern. I'm not an expert on the store-bought ones, but all the ones I have seen so far have had button eyes and the "I love you" and other details are stamped instead of embroidered. Thank you for commenting, I love hearing anecdotes from other Raggedy Ann owners!
I followed the instructions on your video for cleaning Raggedy. I do not have the type of washing machine that you have. I have
lingerie bags that I use in the washing machine, I can put the dolls in the lingerie bags individually but I have a washer that has the old fashion device in the middle for agitation. Yes I can stop and take out the old . The what are the next steps.
thank you for this video! how would you go about hand-cleaning a dolly with the hair still on?
You're so welcome! I would wash the doll the same way, or by hand in a sink or bucket if you have any concerns at all about possible damage. Good luck!
Love this video. So much I didn’t know ❤
Thank you! I am not an expert, but saving these dolls has become a passion for me and I am happy to share what I've learned.
My mom found and gave me her old raggedy ann from the 20s that was passed down to her as well, and I'm working on cleaning her and fixing her up. Thank you!!
That's amazing! I hope your project goes well. ♥
Heyyy!!😇 I have a question would you or do you do doll restoration if sent to you? I have I believe 5 raggedy ann and Andy dolls that two were gifts and the others was bought at a yard sale which I would looove to have restored let me know. Thank you soo much for this video very helpful and gorgeous
Hey there! Thank you for the comment. Raggedy Rescues are a hobby for me but I am unable to take commissions. I have posted a lot of information online to hopefully help other people do their own rescues. I'm sorry I can't be more help. Best of luck!
So lovely doll! Thank you for the video.
My pleasure, thank you for watching!
Thoroughly enjoyed seeing this, Jennifer.. would love to see the finish.. thank you for posting this..
Thank you, Gwen! I appreciate the feedback. This is my first video in this format, but it was certainly fun to do!
Yay!!! Thank you! I have a raggedy ann that needs this sort of attention, and I don’t want to mess it up. I would love more of the raggedy restoration process. For example, how do you put the hair in? I had no idea you’d want to remove all of it, but that makes sense. THANK YOU!!
@leenahbean I would be happy to share more! This has been a trial and error process for me. The process is very zen for me and I am happy to share!
@leenahbean p.s. Hair video will be next!
Great job! 🧶💚
I would love to see more 😊
Thank you for the comment. Another video coming as soon as I decide on hair. Have a great weekend!