🎄 Meet the Dash Doll: A Story-Filled Stitch for the Holidays
If you’re looking for a simple, sweet project to stitch during the holiday season, the Dash Doll is a joy to make and a treasure to gift.
This pattern is part of the Modern Rag Doll Membership and includes step-by-step video support, easy-to-follow instructions, and a seasonal bonus that turns your handmade doll into a heartfelt gift. Whether you’re sewing for a child, decorating a mantle, or creating something playful for under the tree, this doll invites connection and imagination.
What Makes the Dash Doll Special
The Dash Doll features a rounded head, simple limbs, and soft curves that are beginner-friendly while still teaching important in-the-hoop construction techniques.
This doll stitches up beautifully in Thimbelina fabrics, but for December, I’ve also made a festive version in Christmas colors to inspire seasonal making. Both versions feel soft in the hands and offer endless opportunities for personalization.
If you’re new to machine embroidery, the clear hoop-by-hoop steps make this a great place to begin.
What You’ll Learn
- How to align and layer fabric inside the hoop
- How to attach limbs with marked placements
- How to turn, stuff, and close with a neat finish
- How to build confidence with clean curves and soft forms
These techniques carry over to other Modern Rag Doll patterns, so each project helps grow your skills as you sew.
A Holiday Bonus: Printable Gift Tags
December’s exclusive member bonus is a printable sheet of holiday gift tags designed just for the Dash Doll.
Each tag includes a cheerful message and space to personalize. Print at home and tie them onto your finished doll or any handmade gift. It’s a simple way to make your sewing feel even more special this season.
Ready to Stitch Your Dash Doll?
The Dash Doll Pattern, video lesson, and bonus printable are available now in the Modern Rag Doll Membership.
When you join, you’ll get immediate access to this month’s full bundle, plus the private pattern library, member support, and a growing collection of purposeful patterns to sew year-round.
It’s a beautiful month to sew with intention.
