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Textile Teens: Grace & Fliss
 designed by Madeleine Sara Maddocks 2009

Interested in a career in fashion and Textile Design? Then an interest in sewing, design and textiles is essential.   

Many costume designers enjoy making soft sculpted textile figures in their creative time. You've probably already got yourself a sewing machine, so what better way to get started than to create some wonderful soft sculpted textile figures to help you to develop these skills. 

< These young women who love sparkly jewellery and accessories, including pink mobile (cell) phone. 

A stylish Beginner Cloth Figure with outline head, limbs and body and slender top-stitched fingers. She has fun jeans and trainers that are easy to make and her hair is styled from a skein of space dyed textured yarn. Faces painted and needle-sculpted.  

A step-by-step, fully illustrated Beginner pattern is available on 
CD Rom format to get you started.

See also pattern reviews below


Both these teens were made using woven fabric

PATTERN REVIEWS:
Thanks to everyone who has sent in their comments and pictures. Well Done!

Jo said: Your information/tips are always welcome, easy to follow and useful. 

Judith Stainer, Hampshire UK  2009
 Thank you Madeleine for giving me the chance to make her, I was pleased with the way she turned out; better than I thought she would. It was great to do because the pattern is "idiot proof". The photo illustrations supported the written instructions, making it easy to follow. 
I liked the 'tips' boxes too.

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Aimee made by Judith from the Textile Teen Pattern
using stretch craft velour fabric. Her hair is made from Juniper, Sirdar yarn.
 She is super, Judith. You have really captured the essence of the pattern design. I love her curvaceous, soft, Teen look, Madeleine 

 

Kellyann Horsbrook, Cornwall UK 2009 
It was like having you in the room because the instructions talk you through the process. The pattern was simple, straightforward and easy to use. However, I didn't have all the materials and tools, so did not follow the pattern exactly. I really enjoyed it and think the potential of this pattern is great. Maybe if I'd chosen frilly pink she wouldn't have ended up so tough and mean!
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Pattern modified as customer did not have all the materials or tools

Kellyann, I love her tough look! Madeleine

Jade Horsbrook, Liskeard, Cornwall UK 2009 
They were so cute I wanted to try even though I've never sewn anything before and have dyslexia. It took me a while to sew and my Mom was there to help. I think they are cool dolls with attitude and I'd recommend the pattern to anyone.

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Pattern modified as customer did not have all the materials or tools

Jade, for a complete beginner, your doll is quite impressive and the face 
definitely has the look of teen with attitude! Madeleine

A sneak glimpse of inside pages