Fabric Dolls: Design and Content Creation
A course by Elena Sánchez Santos , Founder of Lele Lerele
Learn how to design and sew your own fabric doll and use it to create photo and video content for social media
Learn how to design and sew your own fabric doll and use it to create photo and video content for social media
A moment of magic occurs when Elena Sánchez turns simple pieces of fabric into lively dolls. The founder of Lele Lerele believes that, no matter how much time passes, a good stuffed toy to cuddle and play with will never go out of fashion. Want to learn how to make your own?
In this online course, design and sew your own fabric doll step by step. Discover the best ways to showcase your creation and bring it to life through photographs, videos, and stories.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 34 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (541)
- 14,299 students
- 16 lessons (2h 10m)
- 34 additional resources (15 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design your own fabric doll and a simple look to dress it in. Then, carry out a photo and video shoot to generate content that showcases your creation.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in sewing who wants to create their own dolls. This course is also great for illustrators and artists who want to transform their characters into dolls and bring them to life on social media.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of sewing is required for this course, and the ability to use a sewing machine is also recommended.
As for materials, you need:
- - A sketchbook
- Pencils and cardboard
- Different fabrics and wool
- Thread and needles, as well as a felting needle
- Filling
- A sewing machine and an iron
- A camera and your smartphone
Reviews
A course by Elena Sánchez Santos
Elena Sánchez is an industrial designer by training and founder of Lele Lerele, a small brand that designs and sells handmade stuffed animals and dolls. To her, transforming a sketch or a piece of cloth into a little character with a smiley face is like magic. More than a decade ago, she decided to open an online store and, little by little, it became her full-time job.
From her first project to her latest creation, she has become an expert in sewing dolls and stuffed animals, and on top of running her own brand she has mastered photography, communication, storytelling, and planning in the process.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
First Steps
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Presentation of the Project: Knowing the Tools
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Searching for Inspiration
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Playing to Generate Ideas
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U3
Sketching the Doll
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Making the Sketch
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Pattern Making
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U4
Creation of the Doll
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Cutting and Sewing Body Parts
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Joining, Flipping, Filling and Closing
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Clothes
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Hair
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Face
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U5
Creating Content at Your Level
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Organization and Planning Tips
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Writing Texts
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Storyboard for the Photo Session
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Shooting: Photo and Reels
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FP
Final project
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Fabric Dolls: Design and Content Creation
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All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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jean_hopkins
I have really enjoyed this course, I am an experienced sewer and maker (60+ years of creating) but I have learnt some new tricks . I will be taking photos and sharing my work from now on.
masonsgrammie
PlusI absolutely loved this course. I took it at Christmas time, so I didn't actually make a doll. I did, however take really great notes and as soon as life calms down a bit I intend to get busy!!
lorfer
PlusMe encanto el curso! manos a la obra!
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eroldang13
SUPER BONITO, Y BIEN EXPLICADO
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carolvegagonzalez
muy buen curso ,fácil de aprender y la explicación es buena ,gracias por compartir tus conocimientos
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