How Do You Repair A Cloth Doll?
When a cloth doll is played with, it runs the risk of staining and disintegration of the body. When time takes its toll on a favorite doll, you can try your hand at restoring the doll. Dust the doll with a vacuum cleaner. Wrap nylon net across the end of the vacuum hose and secure with rubber bands. Be careful during this step if your doll is made of silk. Sew a liner for the body. With the stuffing removed, use the old body to make a pattern. Fill this new body with the old stuffing. Gently place the new body inside the old body. Stiffen a weak neck. Open the stitches of the neck and make a hole in the stuffing. Slide a tube (paper towel tube or other appropriate size) into the hole. Smooth any lumps and sew the neck closed again. Lighten any mildew stains. If the material is soap-safe, apply soap to the stain and place in bright sun. The stain will lighten over time. Remove any rust stains. Use a solution of four teaspoons of cream of tartar in one pint of water. Soak the material ov
