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: 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.
Black Apple Doll
The Martha Stewart Show, March 2008
Great tutorial. I am learning how to sew and was able to follow this tutorial easily. I don't have a printer at home so I made my own pattern based on this one. I embroidered the facial features and added a monogram on the doll's dress. I'm excited to make more for my children. You can see how my doll turned out here: http://www.mylovelylist.blogspot.com/2012/12/doll-making.html
sorry for the duplicate posts below :( My computer was having issues :(
My daughter and I had such a fun time making this doll for her! Thanks for the great tutorial!
http://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2012/03/black-apple-doll.html
You can see a pic of our finished doll on my blog. :)
My daughter and I had such a fun time making this doll for her! Thanks for the great tutorial!
http://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2012/03/black-apple-doll.html
You can see a pic of our finished doll on my blog. :)
My daughter and I had such a fun time making this doll for her! Thanks for the great tutorial!
http://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2012/03/black-apple-doll.html
You can see a pic of our finished doll on my blog. :)
Hi!I added this nice tutorial in my blog! www.fioridiflowerland.blogspot.com
Sara
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
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
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
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%
So aggravated!!! Really want to make this for my niece's birthday but can't figure out how to enlarge!!!!
why can't we print this out? so frustrating!
How do I print with the 150% enlargement it says to do?
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!
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,
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.
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 ..
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 ..
I also cannot get the template or tutorials in ENGLISH from this website.
i could not down load the template for the doll // how can i get a copy of the template
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 :)
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/
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!
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.
These dolls are so easy to make and make great gifts. It's also a nice way to use up little scraps of material.
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!
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.
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.
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
Congratulations Emily! and thank you Martha for supporting the crafters!
tempestdelfuego.etsy.com
is there a suggested seam allowance?
i want to make one, they are so cute!
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.
I love the black apple dolls but would love a show on making teddy bear.
Linda
bluecattismom@hotmail.com
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 !
They are so cute and easy too. Absolutely adoreable. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to make.
Jenny from Australia. xoxo
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)
This dolls are adorable, I'm going to make a lot of them for my girls night in.
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.....
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 :)
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!
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
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
Emily, these dolls are so very lovely - thank you for sharing them with the Martha community! vanessa queenvannacreations.etsy.com
our dolls say HI to yours....adorable!! Love from us at http://ww.giftsdefine.com
our dolls say HI to yours....adorable!! Love from us at http://ww.giftsdefine.com
Adorable dolls! Thank you for sharing the tutorial! I can't wait to make one!
sewlola.etsy.com
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
I have always loved Emily's work. I can't wait to make these adorable dolls. www.prettyditty.etsy.com
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
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!
Wonderful segment, CONGRATS Emily from a fellow GA girl!...skygirlstyle.etsy.com
Go Emily! Congrats on your success! :)
Hilary of www.ProjectBlancoyd.com
Way to go! Loved the segment! Thanks for the tutorial! Viva la crafters!
Congratulations, Emily! I can't wait to see today's show!! :D
n n n n n n Bree
breeleed.etsy.com
Congratulations Emily
Awesome - what cute dolls!!!
NaturalBeauty.Etsy.Com
Hi-Your dolls are adorable-I love your work! http://www.oceangypsy.etsy.com
I Love it , now i have a lot more to be busy on my days off....Congratulations to you Emily,,,,,!
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
Nice! Congratulations Emily!
~ Stockton
stockton.etsy.com
I've been waiting for Martha to feature someone from etsy! Congrats Black Apple! www.threebunniesyarnco.etsy.com
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!!
Emily is so talented and deserves to be on Martha!! CONGRATS!!!
SpaTherapy.Etsy.com
Etsy Queen!
Congrats!
So excited to see you on Martha! Congrats Emily!!
http://chocolatelollipop.etsy.com
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
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
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!
Congratulations Emily!
Rita
http://ButtonsInBows.etsy.com
You rock Miss Emily x
Keep the faith little applelets
www.dluxeonline.blogspot.com
Congrats Emily! You've done the Etsians proud :)
http://torchwoodstudio.etsy.com
Congrats Em! This is so cool! :)
Snitterdog :D
Congratulations Emily! Your store is awesome!
-Kittycrossbones
http://kittycrossbones.etsy.com
Too cute!