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Cloth Art Doll Making Sewing Projects, Patterns,
CDs and Mold by
Leslie O’Leary
(Leslie Molen)

Leslie (National Institute of American Doll Artists, Member) has been designing art dolls, hats, and textiles for 25 years. Leslie believes that working and creating with your hands is a direct link to your soul. It is this sewing, mending and stitching together that reaches into yourself to pull out the beauty of your creation.

Cloth Art Doll Making Sewing Projects, Patterns, Booklet and CDs by Leslie Molen

The Gossips CD and Pattern

You will get five complete lessons with hundreds of detailed color photographs for making this entire project from the covering of the face form, how to put the head together, step-by-step face painting instructions to create a beautiful professional face, the construction of the cloth body with armature to create a free standing 20" doll with hands you can pose. Purchase of the face form is necessary to complete the doll.

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The Gossips Face Form

3" liquiche completed face form used for both the Gossips dolls.

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Cloth Doll Patterns
by
Leslie O'Leary

I create each pattern with my students in mind to expand their knowledge. In each of my patterns you will learn a technique! I believe the more techniques you have in your repertoire the better dollmaker you will be! My hope is that you enjoy these processes.

VEG-HEAD SERIES

Penelope Pumpkin Girl With this special 17" doll, you will learn needlesculpting to create her face on a pieced head. Also, gusseted and jointed arms and legs and creative costuming including a smocking-like technique. Click HERE to View/Print Supply List! $19.99 - Qty:
Ruby Radish 22" Ruby is Pumpkin Girl's best friend! Her head is a great technique including needlesculpting plus unique leaves for her hair! Her body techniques are gusseted and jointed arms and legs. Click HERE to View/Print Supply List! $19.99 - Qty:	Steffie Strawberry The costuming for this darling 22" doll includes a petal collar with a blossom shaped dress hemline. Needlesculpting, embroidery, and a pieced head to create her sweet face. Gusseted and jointed arms and legs. Click HERE to View/Print Supply List! $19.99 - Qty:

Raggedy Doll

This 22" doll is patterned after a "Raggedy Ann" which was my first doll. This doll is charming and fun- a great weekend project.

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Valentine: Crazy Quilt Doll

Learn the free-form technique of Crazy Quilting to create this whimsical 26" hanging doll. Unique construction of the body and fun wigging techniques help to create this folk art style doll. Also included is a stitching template to embroider her heart.

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Meow-Meow Neko

The body of this gorgeous 26” Japanese style cat is made of stretch velvet that has been stabilized. You will learn how to make the wonderful exotic eyes by painting covered buttons.

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Lightening Bug

Make this charming 10 ½" winged fellow by himself or with his girlfriend the Lucky Ladybug. Learn basic needlesculpting for the sweet face and how to armature the hands and legs to stand by himself! He even has a little flasher made from sparkle fabric!

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Lucky Ladybug

Create this delightful 11” creature with a needlesculpted face and learn how to armature the hands and legs for a free standing doll.

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Hunny Bunny Hand Puppet

Tea dying the felt fabric will give this gentle 11" hand puppet a vintage look. Bits of velvet, felt and organza make her sweet dress with carrot pocket.

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Twinkle-Bright Reindeer

This darling 13” reindeer will brighten any holiday décor. Calls for 9mm eyes.

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Pretty Princess & Charming Frog

This beautifully costumed 19” princess and her little frog appeals to the wistful little girl in all of us!

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Phoebe

The pattern for this lovely 25” French style folk doll includes detailed color face painting instructions.

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The Doll Keeper

Learn how to embroider the face and apply it to the body of this 20" doll. Her hands and legs are armatured, which makes her freestanding and easy to pose. You can either make or buy small little dolls to fill her pockets.

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The Butler

Learn how to use copper tubing to armature the legs of this very dignified 18" free-standing gentleman.

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Double Loop Knot
Sewing Tip by Leslie O'Leary

Pincushions, Needlecases and Small Projects

What is it that makes pincushions and needlecases so intriguing? Is it their charm- the surprise of holding such special little treasures? I have always loved sewing. Since childhood, Pincushions and Needlecases have always held a dear place in my heart!

I created these special designs to share a piece of my heart with you!

Lucky Rabbit Pincushion This sweet 4" x 4" pincushion expresses Leslie's love of Japanese Zakka - small objects made with care. Leslie uses recycled vintage kimono fabrics and contemporary Japanese cottons. What a treasured gift this would be made from your favorite fabrics! Click HERE to View/Print Supply List! $15.00 - Qty:

Alphabet Needle Case Create this whimsical 4" x 4" Needlecase with your own initial or an initial of someone for a special gift. Raised appliqué initial, flower embroider instructions and A-Z initials. Click HERE to View/Print Supply List! $15.00 - Qty:


Petit Fours Pincushions Use your favorite bits of trim to whip up these sweet pincushions. Click HERE to View/Print Supply List! $15.00 - Qty:

Luv Muffins These sweet little animals included in the same pattern stand upon 2 wool puffs inside a purchased muffin tin making perfect 7-1/2” pin cushions or simply delightful decorations. Click HERE to View/Print Supply List! $15.00 - Qty:

Friendship Bear This sweet 5-1/2” bear sits upon a pillow atop a wonderful box that you will make. The friendship poem covering the box is included in the pattern. Click HERE to View/Print Supply List! $15.00 - Qty:


Butterfly Needlecase Combine your favorite fabrics, a few beads and some embroidery to make this 8" felt lined case. Click HERE to View/Print Supply List! $15.00 - Qty:

Oriental Fan Needlecase You’ll be covering padded foam core to create this graceful 5.5” hinged needlecase. Click HERE to View/Print Supply List! $15.00 - Qty:

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