PIdollsHQ

Eco Friendly, handmade Rag Dolls and Cuddly Oddities

Melbourne, Victoria

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Announcement    You will not find the majority of our regular premade Cuddly Oddities selection here on Etsy, for those, please contact us directly 😊

Due to Etsy's large increase in sellers' fees, we have had to increase our prices across the board for all purchases made through Etsy, as the fee increase means our costs were no longer covered. This will not affect our prices for direct/in person sales, though!

Please keep supporting small, handmade businesses like this one as they continue to struggle to survive.

Etsy Shop name changed to PIdollsHQ
still the same old Perfectly Imperfect Dolls with the same makers and owner, but now easier to find on etsy!

Stop by our Facebook page to find out which markets we will be at and to get first look at our latest creations, often even before they are listed here!

Visit our website for photos from our customers of our dolls in their forever homes!
www.perfectlyimperfectdolls.com

Are you also a 1 person handmade business operation? Let us know so we can support you in return for supporting us!

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~ Why do we like to use hemp fabrics and fibres?
Well hemp is organic, fair trade, ecologically friendly, mildew resistant, biodegradable and vegan friendly.
Long time users of hemp fabrics say that 'hemp doesn't wear out, it wears in' as it gets softer the more you wear/use it.

"Hemp is the best answer. It’s about three times the tensile strength of cotton, mold and UV resistant, uses very little water, pesticides or fertilizers, builds soil… and until the 1920s was about 80% of the clothing made in the US." - Winona LaDuke via https://www.winonashemp.com/our-hemp

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Announcement

Last updated on 18 Feb, 2023

You will not find the majority of our regular premade Cuddly Oddities selection here on Etsy, for those, please contact us directly 😊

Due to Etsy's large increase in sellers' fees, we have had to increase our prices across the board for all purchases made through Etsy, as the fee increase means our costs were no longer covered. This will not affect our prices for direct/in person sales, though!

Please keep supporting small, handmade businesses like this one as they continue to struggle to survive.

Etsy Shop name changed to PIdollsHQ
still the same old Perfectly Imperfect Dolls with the same makers and owner, but now easier to find on etsy!

Stop by our Facebook page to find out which markets we will be at and to get first look at our latest creations, often even before they are listed here!

Visit our website for photos from our customers of our dolls in their forever homes!
www.perfectlyimperfectdolls.com

Are you also a 1 person handmade business operation? Let us know so we can support you in return for supporting us!

*************************************************
~ Why do we like to use hemp fabrics and fibres?
Well hemp is organic, fair trade, ecologically friendly, mildew resistant, biodegradable and vegan friendly.
Long time users of hemp fabrics say that 'hemp doesn't wear out, it wears in' as it gets softer the more you wear/use it.

"Hemp is the best answer. It’s about three times the tensile strength of cotton, mold and UV resistant, uses very little water, pesticides or fertilizers, builds soil… and until the 1920s was about 80% of the clothing made in the US." - Winona LaDuke via https://www.winonashemp.com/our-hemp

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About PIdollsHQ

Sales 44
On Etsy since 2019

Eco friendly & Heirloom, yet quirkily Modern - our Rag Dolls & Cuddly Creatures are designed to spark your imagination; irrespective of age.

Shop members

  • Mina

    Owner, Maker, Designer

    A crazy cat lady who believes in living life passionately and mindfully, yet also genuine and free. Hates hypocrites, and how selectively oblivious and commercial so much of society has become.

  • Miss Nips

    Research, Assistant

    A TINY, hand reared, hybrid. She is the researcher for Perfectly Imperfect Dolls. Spending hours every day scanning youtube, social media & the net for relevant things. Someone has to do the hard yards, & Miss Nips volunteered!

  • 'Da Bonk'

    Model And Design Tester, Assistant

    'Da Bonk', as she insists on being known, is our model, all around helper, and is also responsible for testing all toy designs before we make the public release versions. Its a high energy job, and as a bengal she is more than up to the task!

  • 'RAWR'

    Creator Of Original Artworks

    Part of our market crew and the artist responsible for 'RAWR Originals', which are only available through P.I. Dolls. He has an extensive range of less child friendly, darker themed works too, just contact us to find out more!

Shop policies

Last updated on 06 May, 2019

Delivery

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Customs and import taxes

Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.

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Returns & exchanges

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Cancellations

Cancellations: not accepted

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Last updated on 28 Jan, 2023

Frequently asked questions

Care instructions

All our Rag Dolls can be spot cleaned or hand washed.
To prevent doll hair damage, etc, cold hand wash in mild wool wash, do not spin dry.

Cuddly oddities can be machine washed, cold water only, gentle cycle, inside delicates bag, using mild wool wash or see below for sugg.

For all items: COLD WATER ONLY. NO fabric softener. Do not place in dryer or wring. Regular, old fashioned, 'air drying' only.

At Perfectly Imperfect Dolls HQ we use our own homemade Laundry Powder. But when we do use a commercial product, we like Sal Suds by Dr Bronner's, or EcoStore's laundry liquid (also their wool wash!)

Once washed, hang on clothesline inside a delicates bag, and / or lay item out flat at a safe distance from your household heating source

Custom and personalised orders

Custom orders are welcomed, however the extent to which our rag dolls and Cuddly Oddities can be customised is limited, for example we prefer to not attempt to make versions of published characters, from any medium. You can however refer to a character for examples or inspiration assistance!

Just ask us if your custom order request is something we can do! We will get back to you in under 24hrs.

All rag dolls and Cuddly Oddities made by Perfectly Imperfect Dolls remains the intellectual property of Perfectly Imperfect Dolls and may not be reproduced by anyone other than Perfectly Imperfect Dolls.

Gift wrapping and packaging

Generally, all our rag dolls and soft toys are wrapped in brown craft paper and bakers or hemp twine before being placed into a reused or recycled cardboard shipping box.
Whenever possible we try and reuse old cardboard boxs instead of purchasing new recycled cardboard ones. These are only used if they are in a clean undamaged condition and are sourced from both myself and various local businesses.
We are happy to include a hand written gift message in the box for the recipient if you would like one.

Are your products animal hair free as I have allergies!

As you may have seen from the about section, we here at Perfectly Imperfect Dolls HQ have multiple cats who are all VERY involved in most everything we do, so even though every effort is made to store all fabrics and completed dolls in an airtight, cat proof manner, I cannot guarantee they will be free from all traces of cat hair, especially as I myself never am! Plus, being a true crazy cat lady, you can bet that if I'm in my sewing room then at least one of the catties is too!
That being said, they are all short hair, low allergen varieties and it all comes off effectively and easily with a lint sticky roller, if you dont have more cat hair around you while doing it that is!

Is there anywhere that I can I see and purchase your dolls in person?

When not under coivd-19 restrictions yes. Absolutely!

We regularly can be found at makers/craft markets around Victoria, see our facebook page for our scheduled upcoming market dates.

BUT you can also find a small selection of our dolls at the Peninsula Gourmet Emporium in Dromana, and the nearby Dromana based Headlines Hair Salon also sometimes has one or 2 for purchase on display.

We hope to be adding more stores soon!

With all our listed stockists, if they appear to have none in stock, just ask them when they are expecting more.

P.I. Dolls HQ, located in the Port Philip area, is not open to the public but feel free to email to discuss arranging a 1 on 1 viewing before purchase (must precommit to making a purchase)

What stuffing do you generally use and why

We keep degummed hemp fibre, organic cotton and organic wool on hand for stuffing. These were painstakingly selected after much indepth research for many reasons, key focus being entirely natural, and able to confirm without doubt they're absolutely GMO free. Unlike many of the corn based stuffings that are starting to become popular.
We use organic wool as our main stuffing because unlike the other two, it is entirely local and an otherwise wasted, natural byproduct of the living existence of domesticated 'Australian' sheep.
Our wool is direct from a small, family run, organic farm here in Victoria. They practice humane shearing techniques & are open and transparent about their animal care and welfare.

How long does it take you to make a doll?

A standard, or 'hardly ordinary' doll or dude will usually be finished, complete with their 2 outfits, within a day.
Custom orders often take longer, depending on requirements.

If you have a specific time constraint, drop me a line, as chances are i will be able to work something out. (Melbourne's covid-19 restriction related issues not withstanding!)

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