INDIAN
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Follow basic instructions for doll on [page 19].
FEATURES: Sew round brown button eyes over dime-size circles of white felt. Embroider eyebrows in black yarn, nose in brown and mouth in red yarn (Figure 1).
HAIR: See pattern design K-31, [page 32]. Braid in two parts, one each side of the face.
JACKET: Use brown or beige material and cut from pattern design A-6, [page 28]. Sew sides, leaving a 1″ slit at waist (Figure 2). Stitch colored fringe, rick rack or beads along the front and bottom of the jacket. Paint, glue or sew colorful Indian sign on back.
PANTS: Use the same material and follow pattern design A-1, [page 29]. Trim outside of each leg with rick rack or fringe.
HEADDRESS: Fasten a ½″ wide strip of oilcloth or felt around head, tucking a bright feather in at the back (Figure 3). Beads or sequins can be glued to the band for a more colorful effect.
MOCCASINS: Cut from colored felt following pattern design A-22, [page 30]. Turn down the edges and glue on beads or sequins.
FINISHING TOUCHES: Tie a string of the brightest beads you can find around the neck to hide the seam.