To attach the legs, twist the 2 pipe cleaners together, gently not tightly, then insert them into one leg of torso, and down through the other.  Add glue to one end and insert into porcelain leg.  Check for height, should be around 6 inches, then trim end of pipe cleaners.  Glue end and insert into porcelain leg.

Wrap thin strips of wadding around each leg until the legs are the desired thickness.  Now it is time to dress your Santa doll.  If you have any questions, please fill free to write to me and I will help you.

First sew curved back seam.

Now sew the sleeves, matching notches.  Sleeve seam goes along the top of the arm.

With right sides together sew
sleeve top seam.
Repeat for other sleeve.

Sew the small curved front seam,
leaving the straight part for the opening.

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