Preparation on Japanese doll making. See also About materials.
Thin cotton broadcloth for bases.
Cotton jersey cloth for skin.
Cotton lawn for linings of arms.
3 types of wire --- the thickest is the core of the neck,
the middle is bone of the legs and nose. The thinner is for fingers.

White broadcloth, skin color jersey, white jersey, white cotton lawn, polyester fiberfill,
Absorbent cotton, wires, black silk yarn.
Sewing machine, sewing kit.
Pliers, Tacky glue, long strong stick (helps to stuff).
Acrylic colors to paint eyes and lips. Rouge for cheeks.
Japanesque cloth (e.g. chirimen, shibori) is good for kimono.
Lustrous cloth on which printed flowery pattern is better.
Hard cloth embroidered with golden or silver thread is suitable for obi.
But you can use any cloth.
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