How to Make a Topsy-Turvy Doll
Article by KarensVariety.com

Topsy-Turvy dolls have two faces so there are two different dolls in one. They are actually made of the top half of two dolls joined together at the waist. Each dolls wears a long dress so that when the head of one doll is showing, the other half is covered by a long skirt. To play with the second doll, you simply pull the skirt down to cover the first doll. The dolls usually represent different personalities; awake/asleep, happy/sad, or different characters; Cinderella/Princess.

You can make these dolls using any stuffed doll pattern, whether it is a sewing, knitting or crochet pattern. You make the top half of the doll only, from the waist up; head, arms and top half of the torso to the waist. Then simply join the two halves at the waist. Make or purchase two different doll dresses, put one on each doll and join at the hem.

Decide what type of dolls you wish and begin decorating, different hair colours and styles, different faces using embroidery, paint or felt. Add hats, ribbons or sequins. Use different fabric textures and colours for the dresses. Make them in a theme or just be creative.

The doll shown below is a full size doll crochet pattern. By making the top half only and sewing two together, you can make a topsy-turvy doll.

See the pattern for this doll and others here.