Instead of using pantyhose use white tights for kids. Use 1 for the legs and body and a smaller one for the arms. You can use pvc pipes but instead of fibrofill to stuff wrap with quilt batting to wrap legs and arms. Stuff the body with fibrofil tying off to make neck and stitching the top together for head. Add wig or yarn for hair. Dress as you like and then stitch hands together posing as desired.