I am a retired teacher, caterer and always a mom, grandma, artist and crafter. I started fixing my own toys at age 6. My stuffed dog Ralph lost his eyes. I cleaned, re-stuffed, fluffed and made new eyes for him. As a mom, teacher and after school care teacher, I constantly cleaned, refurbished and fixed dolls, clothes, hair, toys and all kinds of other things. I like to say "I'm able to fix almost anything and if I can't, I probably know someone who can." So just ask.
Have it repaired for yourself and your memories or to hand those memories down.
Stuffed Animals Dog mauling's are my specialty as are the very care worn. I have experience in all ages and all stages of stuffie's. From a basic gentle cleaning, re-stuff and fluff to a full makeover of eyes, ears, noses, smiles. replacing limbs, or anything in between.
Dolls old or new cloth, plastic or ? (including their clothing, doll toys and accessories) A general, gentle cleaning of doll and clothing or a stitch and fix or a full gentle cleaning including a makeover of hair, facial features or limbs if needed.
Non-electric toys and games, old, new, cardboard, wood or plastic (just ask) If parts/pieces are unavailable, no longer made or very expensive, I can usually make excellent retrofits and prosthesis's, in most cases.
I leave the antique/heirloom bears and porcelain doll cleaning and repairs, to the people with expertise in their care and can make recommendations.