Aren't Topsy Turvy dolls cool? Sort of creepy, but also sort of amazing! Once I started making reversible toys, I felt like I had to make this classic children's toy. I named her Trixie and Tess.
Trixie is a rather stern girl, dressed in deep purple with a severe hairstyle. She is not in a very good mood. In fact, she just might be an evil step-sister or a nasty witch.
But Tess is all sweetness and light. And she has a lovely yellow felt rose in her honey-colored hair.
This pattern is now available in both my Craftsy pattern shop and my shop on Etsy as a PDF download. It includes step-by-step photos and clear instructions to make this doll and her gathered dress, including the bow on Trixie's front and the felt rose on Tess' hair.
There are a few neat tricks involved in making a Topsy Turvy doll. I had a great time learning how it was done, and I think you'll enjoy seeing how it is constructed, too.
Guaranteed to make a little girl in your life very, very happy! And the baby likes her, too.
