Ugly Dolls

This year, 5th graders put their sewing skills to the test.

After hearing the story of how co-creators David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim began their business, and discussing what "ugly" means to them, students were excited to begin planning their dolls.

Students drew a few thumbnail sketches before deciding on a final version. After creating a pattern out of newsprint, 5th graders chose 2 pieces of felt and began cutting out their shapes. 

Felt glue was used to tack down pieces for eyes, teeth and other facial features before the stitching began. Students practiced sewing running or whip stitches to attach all pieces and close the outside edges before stuffing their creations.

Although this was a challenging project, these 5th graders did an amazing job!