Hortense Doll in Summer – Kit

To dress our doll Hortense the Mouse for sunny summer days, here’s a pretty dress that comes with shoes, little pants, and a cute hat!

Kit contents

• A full-size pattern for making the doll (actual size: 50 cm), the undergarments (fabric not included), and the outfit.
• Assembly instructions for each component. Each key step is illustrated with photos. A detailed list of all the fabrics, buttons, accessories, etc., needed for the project is included.
• Supplies needed to make the outfit.
• The fabric needed to make the doll is included (a 40 x 70 cm piece of mixed-weave fabric)!

Our tips

• If you're making this doll for children, don't use buttons (not included) for the eyes—embroider them instead—and use yarn for the whiskers instead of waxed thread.
• You can, of course, use your own fabric, but in that case we recommend using a sturdy fabric, such as a sheet, that won’t lose its shape when stuffed. If you use linen, which is stiffer, be sure to trim the seams before turning the mouse pieces right side out; otherwise, the linen will bunch up in the curves.