Blank doll bodies - with nose or without?

[EvgeniaMalina]

Dear dollmakers, I need your advice. I developed two patterns for blank doll bodies to sell, after making several prototypes I am happy with shapes in general, but today another issue came out. Is it not better to make their faces without nose at all? I just think that flat face gives more freedom for maker. But from other hand it looks more realistic with nose... Or rag doll does not need to be realistic and freedom for imagination is better? I am really puzzled. What do you think? Which one would you prefer to work with? I have got picture with nose only and hoping you can imagine the one without. I would be very grateful for your comments! Thank you!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/116418146/cloth-doll-body-olivia-stuffed-ready-to

[Guenillesetboutons]

Why not sell both patterns ?
I am sure the two can be worked with and make nice results either way.

[Former_Member]

I make my faces flat so I can easily draw the face on before I sew it, but many others do it differently. I'd say do both as well! I might try changing your second picture to your fist picture for your listing. The first one has some shadows on the face, that makes the face look like it has an odd shape when looking at just the small thumbnail.

[EvgeniaMalina]

I was thinking about both options, just thought it sounds a bit strange as an option: "Doll body with nose" or "doll body with flat face" :) But probably I ll end up with both, it is good to give a choice anyway. Thank you ladies for your opinions, it is really helpful to think loud! :))) Jennifer, special thank you for picture advice! :)

[Former_Member]

Good luck!