Mexican Boy
Follow basic instructions for doll on page 19.
FEATURES: Embroider eyes in black yarn, nose in brown. Cut a smiling mouth from red felt, snipping out some from the middle (Figure 1).
HAIR: See page 32 for choice of styles.
JACKET: Cut from bright colored felt, pattern design A-6, page 28. Make a scarf in striped cloth or from a brightly striped sock to drape across one shoulder (Figure 2).
PANTS: Cut from brown or black material following pattern design D-4, page 29. Trim sides of legs with rick rack or ribbon. Fit to body, tucking at waist with the jacket inside the pants. To hide the seam, fasten a cummerbund of red felt or oilcloth.
SHOES: Cut in black felt from pattern design A-22, page 30. Decorate with sequins or beads.
HAT: Cut from matching felt, pattern A-15, page 31. Shape with fingers into a high Mexican hat (Figure 3).