Sharon Mitchell: Dolls With 'Attitude'

Sharon Mitchell: Dolls With 'Attitude' Sharon Mitchell, figurative textile artist, pattern designer and tutor, specializing in needle-sculpting.

As a cloth doll artist, pattern designer and tutor, I have a three pronged approach that reflects my interest in creating expressions of attitudes in the figures I make. Drawing inspiration from music, story, productions, facial expressions and color, I apply my knowledge of anatomy, sewing and needlework, pattern drafting, writing, drawing and painting. This is accompanied by an understanding of

the technical aspects involved in producing, and the ability to pass on what I know effectively. I aim to evoke a sense of delight, and appreciation of how fabric can be manipulated to represent something in miniature form that ignites a connection to something experienced by the viewer. Blog: http://sfmclothdollswithattitude.blogspot.co.nz
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CRAFTED Artisans Gallery : http://craftedoamaru.nz/
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27/08/2026

So Clever!

Frankenstein and his pet Franken Terror (Bull Terrier)!I enjoy making Character faces and was inspired by Karen Bakers F...
20/06/2026

Frankenstein and his pet Franken Terror (Bull Terrier)!

I enjoy making Character faces and was inspired by Karen Bakers Frankenstein Head made in Clay and wanted to see if I could do one in cloth!

I am trying to take the horror out of maimed and disabled.🥰

I was asked to create a portrait figure for a young man with Autism who has been working with a local artist in her stud...
20/04/2026

I was asked to create a portrait figure for a young man with Autism who has been working with a local artist in her studio. Earlier this year, I made a portrait figure of the artist, and when he saw it, he rushed out the back. A few minutes later, he returned and said, “I like it! Will you make a doll of me?” So here he is, holding one of his paintings that I photocopied from the picture sent to me.

I made this figure using Jan Horrox Man pattern, which is a great pattern to work with, and I only made a few adjustments to suit my character. The shoes are painted directly onto the feet, with a sole inserted inside along with the armature and foam craft soles for balance. The rest is painted and drawn. I found the pants a bit too wide since I used a knit fabric, so I was able to narrow them. The shorts pattern in flannelette worked really well. His hair and beard are needle-felted in.

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