Chinese Boy
Follow basic instructions for doll on page 19.
FEATURES: Embroider slanted eyes in black yarn, nose in brown and smiling mouth in red (Figure 1).
HAIR: Follow method M-33, page 32, stitching yarn at the back of the head only to braid into a pigtail.
JACKET: Use colorful satin or shiny cotton and cut from pattern design A-6, page 28. Make sleeves wider at the wrist end. Opening will be in the front.
PANTS: In contrasting satin material, cut from pattern design E-5, page 29. Leave a 1″ opening at the ankle of each leg (Figure 2).
SHOES: Cut from red felt from pattern design A-22, page 30. Turn tops of shoes down a bit and trim with sequins or beads.
HAT: Cut a circle of felt 8″ across. Make a slit from edge to the middle. Overlap slit edges to form a coolie hat (Figure 3). Then measure around the head and make a ½″ wide band of felt. Whip stitch this to the inside of the coolie hat.
FINISHING TOUCHES: The more beads, sequins and embroidery on the clothes, the prettier the finished doll will look.