How do I make my doll stand up on its own?

I'm making a doll using fabric and fleece, but I want to make it stand on its own. The legs are skinny and long. Am I supposed to use a wire or is there no possible solution? And how would I shape the feet so that they can support the doll when standing?|||goto ehow.com|||Well, yes, either you build her with an internal armature or you will need to use external support. There are a lot of sites about doll construction and marionettes. Maybe with a bit of research you'll have the best idea for your project. Start here, for example: