* Please note:  The Fleur pattern is out of stock for the time being.  It may be updated and re-released, or it could be retired in favour of a new doll design.  Will keep you posted!

Meet Fleur, a truly magical doll, looking to share her adventures with a special little child. Fleur's hair is inspired by my great grandma Mabel who used to always wear her hair this way.

• 16" tall, natural cloth doll pattern, with button joints, woven fabric and yarn hair. BONUS tutorial for 3 three extra hairstyles

• Clothing pattern bundle includes : Kimono dress, french knickers and shoes.

You will receive a clear, detailed tutorial including step-by-step photos.  No previous dollmaking or embroidery experience required!

Experience required  Fleur is suitable for someone who has used a sewing machine before.  Embroidery experience is not required and is fully explained.

Fleur is not a whip-it-up-in-an-evening project, rather there are lots of elements which can be done in a spare fifteen minutes here and there - so she does come together nicely :) 

Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with upcycled fabrics. Fleur uses very little fabric so look to gorgeous vintage garments and trims and precious fabric scraps for inspiration.

Supplies

• 24” of 44” wide fabric (60cm of 115cm wide fabric).  You can use flesh-coloured broadcloth, calico, linen or other plain cotton material for her body.  This will be enough for two dolls, but you will need this amount in order to make one.
• 50-75gm ball of natural yarn for hair.  
• Upholstery weight thread in the hair colour for stitching hair onto the scalp
• Upholstery weight or linen thread in skin color for joining the limbs onto the body
• Regular sewing thread in skin color for general sewing of the doll
• 4 small neutral buttons for attaching arms and legs to the body
• Stuffing: I like to use clean, carded wool.

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Printing Info

This digital pattern is tiled and designed to print using your home printer on either US Letter, or A4 paper.  

FAQ

Q:  What is the difference between Briar and Fleur?
A:  Briar and Fleur have identical bodies.  Briar was designed with simpler facial features and hair to make her easier for a beginner.  Each come with their own clothing bundles which are also different.

Q:  Can I purchase the clothing bundles separately so Fleur can wear Briar's outfits and vice versa?  
A:  The clothing is interchangeable between the dolls, but at this time the clothing bundles are only available to purchase with the dolls. 

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