I’ve created these tiny mice dolls using felt, embroidery thread, and floral wire. This tutorial walks you through making a mouse figure (just under 3 inches tall) and a simple jacket. You’ll also find suggestions for embellishing Mouse doll's winter wardrobe and accessories.
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**Supplies**
You may not need everything on this list, and you probably have plenty of ideas for embellishment. However, this list will help you get started.
**For the mouse and jacket:**
- Wool, wool blend, or acrylic felt
- Matching embroidery floss, plus dusty pink or beige for the limbs and nose - Stuffing (wool or acrylic)
- 24-gauge cotton-covered floral wire (bare wire can also work but is more slippery)
- 3mm black glass drop beads for eyes (or other tiny black beads) - Blush or pastel pink for cheeks and ears
- Stuffing fork or bamboo skewer
- Glue (Zap Gel glue with micro-tips is recommended)
**Optional embellishments:**
- Iron-on crystals or nailheads
- Glitter (glass or micro-glitter)
- Ribbon - Fake fur yarn
- Red and white kitchen twine
- Pipe cleaners (for earmuffs)
**Chapters**
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Supplies
01:35 - Limbs
06:26 - Assemble the body
08:38 - Stuff the head and upper body
09:19 - Stitch the leg inseam
10:03 - Complete stuffing
10:47 - Neckline
12:33 - Insert limbs
14:05 - Gather leg bottom
16:57 - Bend feet
17:02 - Attach tale
17:40 - Attach eyes
19:15 - Stitch nose
20:00 - Face and ear shading
20:28 - Ears
21:28 - Jacket
24:12 - Embellishment
27:39 - Thanks
27:57 - Closing