How To Make A Babushka/Headscarf For Your Doll

Materials Needed:

• Your Doll
• Hot Glue Gun
• Ribbon
• Fabric
• Fabric Scissors

First, you will need to cut out a medium sized square out of the fabric. The fabric will longer be needed so you can put it to the side.

Next, you will fold one corner of the square over to the corner directly across from it. If the edges don't line up perfectly; you can either cut them off now or wait until after the next step.

Run a small line of glue along the edges inside of the fabric to keep them together. An alternative would be to stitch a line along the edges. 

Next, glue, or stitch, the ribbon to the straight edge on the fabric. I like to dab very little bits of glue along the edge in the green circles. By doing this the babushka will be able to bend better than a straight line of glue would allow.

*Make sure that the ribbon is extra long, so that you can trim it later.*

Next, you will want to tie the ribbon into a little bow tightly under your doll's chin. Before, cutting the leftover pieces of ribbon; dab a tiny dot of hot glue into the know of the bow. This will keep it from coming lose. After this, feel free to cut off the leftovers.

If the back of the scarf sticks out awkwardly, then you can try folding it down along your doll's head and dab very tiny amounts of hot glue inside the creases. This will help to keep it down and look more natural.

I hope that this tutorial helped you and that you enjoyed making them.

Kumabolo Review

Kumabolo is an adorable little fashion doll that is valued at 5,820 yen, which is about $50. Although she is a little pricey after including the shipping, she is definitely an amazing little doll.

My Kumabolo had two versions, one with a "soft" face and the other had a slightly grumpy expression. Originally I wanted the smiley bear, however after some embarrassingly ridiculous events occurred, I had to settle with the grumpy girl.

These girls do not come with clothing or any accessories, which makes finding an outfit for them incredibly difficult! However there are a few items available on the Petworks website that will fit them.

Kumabolo dolls are made out of a softer plastic than Obitsu or Licca-chan dolls. Unfortunately this might cause them to stain easier, as I have already had to clean a few stains off of my girl.

Their bodies are the only negative thing about them. They have horrible articulation and no joints. They can rotate their arms, legs, hips, and turn their heads to the side but that is it.

Apart from the terrible body design, their faces are absolutely adorable! The shape of the eyes are incredibly adorable and the little mouth is super cute, too. The fact that I didn't have to add on the eyes, like I had to with Saiko, was a major bonus.

Thank you for reading! If you'd like to watch my box opening video; press play below!

My Birthday!

Today is my eighteenth birthday! I can't even believe it! But, honestly, I don't feel very different!

Last night I went bowling with my friends and family and it was the best birthday party I have ever had. My mom even got my dad and little sisters to come, which was really awesome!

I was also surprised with the most adorable cake ever!

I had a blast and I will make another post or video about my presents!

Thank you for reading!