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Crafter Emily Martin, the top seller on the website etsy.com, a Brooklyn, New York-based online marketplace for all things handmade, is here to make one-of-a-kind dolls sure to please children and adults alike.

Download the doll template and three simple tutorials, hand-drawn by Emily herself, to make a beautiful black apple doll at home.

Tutorial 1
Tutorial 2
Tutorial 3
Doll Template

Resources
Special thanks to Emily Martin for demonstrating how to make these lovely dolls. The felt used to make them is available on magiccabin.com. Fabric and buttons can be found at fabric stores. To purchase an already-made doll, visit Emily's store on etsy.com. Find out more about Emily on her blog, Inside a Black Apple.

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  • FlowerLand85
    29 Nov, 2011

    Hi!I added this nice tutorial in my blog! www.fioridiflowerland.blogspot.com

    Sara

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  • mom2sofia
    18 Oct, 2011

    I made a sister for the brother doll :) I enlarged the pattern even more to show that he has a big sister - so fun! If you'd like to see, here's link: http://justmeprints.blogspot.com/2011/10/handmade-christmas-part-2.html

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  • mom2sofia
    12 Oct, 2011

    this doll was fun to make! My first attempt was for my son. If you want to see pictures of my boy black-apple-doll, click on over: http://justmeprints.blogspot.com/2011/09/handmade-christmas-part-1.html

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  • Plantman
    18 Sep, 2011

    Another great stocking stuffer is the TickleMe Plant party favor. In it you easily grow a real house plant that moves and closes its leaves when Tickled! Just search TickleMe Plant or find it here http://www.ticklemeplant.com

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  • mamashaffer
    31 Aug, 2011

    Ok!!! I've figured this out for everyone that is having trouble enlarging. It wasn't easy!!! Visit my blog thehandmadehomemaker.blogspot.com and click on the Black Apple Doll Pattern tab. I have downloaded each body part on a separate sheet and they are enlarged to 150%

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  • mamashaffer
    31 Aug, 2011

    So aggravated!!! Really want to make this for my niece's birthday but can't figure out how to enlarge!!!!

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  • tbbycatt
    27 Aug, 2011

    why can't we print this out? so frustrating!

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  • shj84
    19 Mar, 2011

    How do I print with the 150% enlargement it says to do?

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  • HarvestMoon1
    3 Nov, 2008

    You guys are right. You really don't need the template. A simple rag doll template is easy to make. Use your imagination! Martha Stewart is all about crafts, and DOING IT YOURSELF. She gives ideas and suggestions...and, I'm sure, she fully expects you to take those ides and suggestions and 'run with them' ! Make each craft your very own with your own special touches and additions! Have fun with your crafts!

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  • cmerida
    1 Sep, 2008

    I love the black apple too! with a scraps materials I will make a few dolls, as a party favor for my daugther,s 8 bitrhday, all the dolls will drees and call as my daugther Diana in her party.
    Thanks for template,

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  • cuminspice
    31 Aug, 2008

    these dolls are cure. I made my own template a couple a of months ago. Use you mind and make up a doll your self. mine sell like crazy.

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  • scrappisue
    29 Aug, 2008

    Love the little doll but cannot get the template either.....All I get is pages of numbers..am on dial up..help!!! Also the "crafts" page does not fully come up...very frustrating ..

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  • scrappisue
    29 Aug, 2008

    Love the little doll but cannot get the template either.....All I get is pages of numbers..am on dial up..help!!! Also the "crafts" page does not fully come up...very frustrating ..

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  • gammiedags
    29 Aug, 2008

    I also cannot get the template or tutorials in ENGLISH from this website.

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  • katherine5158
    28 Aug, 2008

    i could not down load the template for the doll // how can i get a copy of the template

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  • SuziT
    26 Jul, 2008

    I love the Black Apple! Her designs are awesome. I love looking through her Etsy store. I can't wait to try making one of her dolls :)

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  • carottelychee
    23 Jul, 2008

    This project was REALLY simple and fun to do :) I did the face and arm in felt because I did not have cream fabric and it turn out pretty well. I post some pictures of my doll (she's named Anne-Sophie :)) on my blog here : http://carottelychee.blogspot.com/

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  • robinlem
    6 Jul, 2008

    I just finished making these dolls to use as party favors for my daughter's birthday. They turned out so cute and are really fast to make once you get going. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  • mybrowneyedgirl76
    3 May, 2008

    My daughter's and I made these dolls with some of their old, outgrown clothes. They came out great. Plus this was a great compromise with my oldest daughter, who HATES to get rid of anything. Reusing some of her old things, gives them a new life.

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  • genmom39
    9 Apr, 2008

    These dolls are so easy to make and make great gifts. It's also a nice way to use up little scraps of material.

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  • mjstar
    31 Mar, 2008

    how wonderful!
    my great grandmother taught me to sew as a little girl making dolls like these, and bean bags! glad to see some things never change!

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  • themoors
    30 Mar, 2008

    My 7 year old daughter and I made a pair of these dolls, it was the first time she really helped me sew. I even let her sew the heads on (the only bit of straight stitching). She then Stuffed while I sewed.

    They look great, when my husband saw the pictures on the website, he was a bit surprised at how alike they looke dto ours. My daughter wants to make a Cruella de Ville version, we will have to do that soon.

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  • KTStef
    29 Mar, 2008

    I am definitely going to try out these dolls. I now have 3 great-nieces who would love them. To one of the previous comments...I would leave a 1/4" seam allowance, 1/8" might give way.

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  • rac1999
    28 Mar, 2008

    I did go to Emily's store on etsy.com, but did not see the dolls there for sale. These are charming dolls that I'm sure my granddaughter would love. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful item. readnrose

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  • tempestdelfuego
    26 Mar, 2008

    Congratulations Emily! and thank you Martha for supporting the crafters!
    tempestdelfuego.etsy.com

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  • branycbur
    24 Mar, 2008

    is there a suggested seam allowance?
    i want to make one, they are so cute!

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  • themoors
    23 Mar, 2008

    My daughter and I just finished making two of these cute dolls.. We didn't sew the hair around the face, and it looks good as well.

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  • charlies
    22 Mar, 2008

    I love the black apple dolls but would love a show on making teddy bear.

    Linda
    bluecattismom@hotmail.com

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  • MoonmaidenNYC
    17 Mar, 2008

    I was so happy to see this segment and I learned about the Etsy website. My friend is very handy at home crafts and we both learned that there is this special website ! Thanx so much !

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  • jennyc
    17 Mar, 2008

    They are so cute and easy too. Absolutely adoreable. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to make.
    Jenny from Australia. xoxo

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  • obrienb
    16 Mar, 2008

    Thank you for sharing your cute little dolls, I'm almost finished with mine. I couldn't wait to get started! Congratulations Emily! (Martha, I would like to a see a segment about teddy bear making, too)

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  • vmarquez
    16 Mar, 2008

    This dolls are adorable, I'm going to make a lot of them for my girls night in.

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  • PandaBear12
    15 Mar, 2008

    I'm going to make this doll flat with scrapbook paper in a reduced size for my daughter's scrapbook. I plan to make the dolls in her and her friends likeness. They could be holding hands, skipping rope (using yarn or string), dancing, etc. ect.....

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  • PreciousIittleOnes
    13 Mar, 2008

    to cool I love dolls . Martha maybe someday you can mae bears to asl well thanks for this coll ideas looking forward to to do it sometime soon so much craft to do so little time . Thanks :)

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  • LuvMaerz
    12 Mar, 2008

    I was browsing through etsy a couple weeks ago and ran across these dolls... what a coincidence to see them on the show! I made one for my daughter today during her nap using fabric scraps. She loves it! I have enlarged the template even more to make a really big one! Fun, easy and CUTE! So easy to personalize, too!

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  • boopsiedaisy
    11 Mar, 2008

    It was exhilarating to see you on the show! Very neat that such a living doll was instructing us how to make dolls! Bet you've lost count of all the times you've been told just how your lovely disposition

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  • lisabartlett
    11 Mar, 2008

    Congrats Emily! I have loved your art for a long time. proud to be part of the etsy family with you! http://www.lisabartlett.etsy.com

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  • queenvannacreations
    11 Mar, 2008

    Emily, these dolls are so very lovely - thank you for sharing them with the Martha community! vanessa queenvannacreations.etsy.com

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  • giftsdefine
    11 Mar, 2008

    our dolls say HI to yours....adorable!! Love from us at http://ww.giftsdefine.com

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  • giftsdefine
    11 Mar, 2008

    our dolls say HI to yours....adorable!! Love from us at http://ww.giftsdefine.com

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  • sewlola
    11 Mar, 2008

    Adorable dolls! Thank you for sharing the tutorial! I can't wait to make one!

    sewlola.etsy.com

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  • artisticmoods
    11 Mar, 2008

    Hello Emily!
    Thank you for sharing your doll pattern, they are so cute, and unique. I loved your personality! I'm also part of the family at Etsy.com.

    artisticmoods.etsy.com

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  • prettyditty
    11 Mar, 2008

    I have always loved Emily's work. I can't wait to make these adorable dolls. www.prettyditty.etsy.com

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  • papercutsbyjoe
    11 Mar, 2008

    What a terrific story- it is so important to support local artists, working to produce hand made originals. The community at Etsy is supportive and welcoming, and the art available always amazes.

    www.papercutsbyjoe.etsy.com

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  • coachmom
    11 Mar, 2008

    My 6 yr old and 4 yr old daughters can't wait to make these dolls... we are on our way to the craft store to pick out felt for hair... the only material I don't already have for them to use in my fabric collection. Thank you!

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  • skygirlstyle
    11 Mar, 2008

    Wonderful segment, CONGRATS Emily from a fellow GA girl!...skygirlstyle.etsy.com

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  • ProjectBlancoyd
    11 Mar, 2008

    Go Emily! Congrats on your success! :)

    Hilary of www.ProjectBlancoyd.com

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  • Mama2Rori
    11 Mar, 2008

    Way to go! Loved the segment! Thanks for the tutorial! Viva la crafters!

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  • BreeLeeD
    11 Mar, 2008

    Congratulations, Emily! I can't wait to see today's show!! :D

    n n n n n n Bree
    breeleed.etsy.com

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  • Entice101
    11 Mar, 2008

    Congratulations Emily

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  • NaturalBeautyEtsy
    11 Mar, 2008

    Awesome - what cute dolls!!!

    NaturalBeauty.Etsy.Com

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  • oceangypsy
    11 Mar, 2008

    Hi-Your dolls are adorable-I love your work! http://www.oceangypsy.etsy.com

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  • anabelluna
    11 Mar, 2008

    I Love it , now i have a lot more to be busy on my days off....Congratulations to you Emily,,,,,!

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  • LazyTcrochet
    11 Mar, 2008

    Congrats Emily! It looks like you had so much fun! We'll be making dolls with Girl Scouts soon. Thanks for the pattern...and thanks Martha!
    http://LazyTcrochet.Etsy.com

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  • Stockton
    11 Mar, 2008

    Nice! Congratulations Emily!

    ~ Stockton
    stockton.etsy.com

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  • threebunniesyarnco
    11 Mar, 2008

    I've been waiting for Martha to feature someone from etsy! Congrats Black Apple! www.threebunniesyarnco.etsy.com

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  • Moiface
    11 Mar, 2008

    The dolls looked great and as an Etsy member I am thankful for your support!

    http://moiface.etsy.com

    Oh and I loved your sweater Emily!!

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  • SpaGirly
    11 Mar, 2008

    Emily is so talented and deserves to be on Martha!! CONGRATS!!!

    SpaTherapy.Etsy.com

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  • ModelCitizen
    11 Mar, 2008

    Etsy Queen!
    Congrats!

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  • chocolatelollipop
    11 Mar, 2008

    So excited to see you on Martha! Congrats Emily!!
    http://chocolatelollipop.etsy.com

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  • mayerain
    11 Mar, 2008

    Congratulations, Emily. I love that you are on here and love your dolls. All of Etsy loves The Black Apple. And, of course, Martha Stewart. Thanks for putting Etsy out there. http://mayerain.etsy.com

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  • girlland
    11 Mar, 2008

    I am the proud owner of 2 of Emily's dollies. Thank you, Martha, for recognizing the talent of Etsy! Emily, your applets love ya! Can't wait to watch the show-- Tivo is watiing. xo
    welcometogirlland.blogspot.com
    royaloaker.etsy.com

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  • jackandmumusmom
    11 Mar, 2008

    These are the PERFECT dolls to make for my 18 month old daughter!!!! I LOVE THEM!! I have my DVD recorder set to get the full tutorial. So beautiful Emily. You are truly gifted and so generous to share. My daughter and I thank you!

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  • ButtonsInBows
    11 Mar, 2008

    Congratulations Emily!
    Rita
    http://ButtonsInBows.etsy.com

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  • MissBeaux
    11 Mar, 2008

    You rock Miss Emily x
    Keep the faith little applelets
    www.dluxeonline.blogspot.com

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  • TorchwoodStudio
    11 Mar, 2008

    Congrats Emily! You've done the Etsians proud :)
    http://torchwoodstudio.etsy.com

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  • snitterdog
    11 Mar, 2008

    Congrats Em! This is so cool! :)

    Snitterdog :D

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  • kittycrossbones
    10 Mar, 2008

    Congratulations Emily! Your store is awesome!
    -Kittycrossbones
    http://kittycrossbones.etsy.com

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  • Lilain
    10 Mar, 2008

    Too cute!

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