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Sparky · 06-09-2009, 08:34 PM

I thought I'd show you guys what I've been working on since finishing the screengrabs...

I've been telling myself I was going to make a Terrence doll for years now but never have gotten around to it. But now that I have the embroidery machine I thought I could use that for the face so I decided to give it a try. I'm still working on him but this is what I have so far:

This is actually my third complete doll. For the first one I used a non-stretchy fabric and it didn't come out well at all. Plus the color was way too pale (it looked right in the store though, stupid fluorescents). The second one was the right fabric but again, too pale.

Then I deliberately bought fabric that looked too dark and it came out okay. The two first dolls were good practice, anyways. Ad now I have a couple goth Terrences.

I got the soft doll pattern online but resized it so he'd fit 18" doll clothes. I made the red shirt but bought everything else - the shoes, while right for an 18" doll, look too small on him (his feet are really stuffed in there) so I may go with like, teddy bear shoes instead. I'm still waiting for the nice jeans I ordered for him to come, the ones in the pic above are okay but not as nice as these other ones.

Anyways I'm still working on him, I'll try to make his chin pointier and move the ear that's too low (I may just make the ears over), and I could shape his arms better. On the last one I had to put some armature from the head down to the waist to keep his head up and on this one I just stuffed him more; that may or may not work in the long run though, the fun fur I used for his hair is kind of weighty. We'll see.

And yeah, I may do other character in the future.

Cassini90125 · 06-09-2009, 08:41 PM

That is amazing. You've got to bring him to the Con. Excellent work!

One Radical Dude · 06-09-2009, 09:37 PM

Wow! I'm very impressed with the creation of the Terrence doll. I must agree with Cass that you should consider bringing the doll to Comic-Con.

Lynnie · 06-09-2009, 10:10 PM

That's awesome! I wish I had the patience to do something like that. But I hardly have enough to make myself a skirt or an 18" doll dress. I like to chose the pattern, fabric and trims, cut it, sew it, and admire it on the doll all within a matter of hours, hehe.

I love the mullet.

Mac-a-lacka · 06-10-2009, 06:45 AM

That looks great! Nice job!

jekylljuice · 06-10-2009, 06:50 AM

That looks FANTASTIC! It's a really neat representation of Terrence - seriously, a professional plush-making company could not have done a better job.

Imaginary Light · 06-10-2009, 08:00 AM

That is awesome! It looks so much better than anything that could ever be mass produced. You should run a business selling these things.

taranchula · 06-10-2009, 08:19 AM

Impressive work.

Bloo4Ever · 06-10-2009, 01:47 PM

The entire facial expression is truly magneficent. I love the teeth

And a really excellent job on the shirt, all the details make for a direct counter-part to the television version of Terrence

Sparky · 06-10-2009, 06:40 PM

Thanks everyone.

And now...

It had to be done.

edit: I fixed his ears some, I think that will have to do because I'm tired of working on him, lol.

06-09-2009, 08:34 PM	#1
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,711	Terrence Doll I thought I'd show you guys what I've been working on since finishing the screengrabs... I've been telling myself I was going to make a Terrence doll for years now but never have gotten around to it. But now that I have the embroidery machine I thought I could use that for the face so I decided to give it a try. I'm still working on him but this is what I have so far: This is actually my third complete doll. For the first one I used a non-stretchy fabric and it didn't come out well at all. Plus the color was way too pale (it looked right in the store though, stupid fluorescents). The second one was the right fabric but again, too pale. Then I deliberately bought fabric that looked too dark and it came out okay. The two first dolls were good practice, anyways. Ad now I have a couple goth Terrences. I got the soft doll pattern online but resized it so he'd fit 18" doll clothes. I made the red shirt but bought everything else - the shoes, while right for an 18" doll, look too small on him (his feet are really stuffed in there) so I may go with like, teddy bear shoes instead. I'm still waiting for the nice jeans I ordered for him to come, the ones in the pic above are okay but not as nice as these other ones. Anyways I'm still working on him, I'll try to make his chin pointier and move the ear that's too low (I may just make the ears over), and I could shape his arms better. On the last one I had to put some armature from the head down to the waist to keep his head up and on this one I just stuffed him more; that may or may not work in the long run though, the fun fur I used for his hair is kind of weighty. We'll see. And yeah, I may do other character in the future. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

06-09-2009, 08:41 PM	#2
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,645	That is amazing. You've got to bring him to the Con. Excellent work! __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

06-09-2009, 09:37 PM	#3
One Radical Dude Big Insensitive Jerkface Still Awesome Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,738	Wow! I'm very impressed with the creation of the Terrence doll. I must agree with Cass that you should consider bringing the doll to Comic-Con. __________________ Visit these pages: Facebook, Twitter, Google+

06-09-2009, 10:10 PM	#4
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	That's awesome! I wish I had the patience to do something like that. But I hardly have enough to make myself a skirt or an 18" doll dress. I like to chose the pattern, fabric and trims, cut it, sew it, and admire it on the doll all within a matter of hours, hehe. I love the mullet. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

06-10-2009, 06:45 AM	#5
Mac-a-lacka Equus Reptilicus Lance Armstrong, eat your heart out. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tenino, Washington. Posts: 699	That looks great! Nice job! __________________ "Mac-a-lacka, so glad you could make it."

06-10-2009, 06:50 AM	#6
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	That looks FANTASTIC! It's a really neat representation of Terrence - seriously, a professional plush-making company could not have done a better job. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend.

06-10-2009, 08:00 AM	#7
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06-10-2009, 08:19 AM	#8
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06-10-2009, 01:47 PM	#9
Bloo4Ever Settling In We Hardly Knew Ye... Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 90	The entire facial expression is truly magneficent. I love the teeth And a really excellent job on the shirt, all the details make for a direct counter-part to the television version of Terrence __________________ To See My Foster's Home For Imaginary Friend's Tribute video, Click Here Cheese: I have braces. Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you? Cheese: Garbage can. Imagination Never Dies...But if it did, the date would be May 3, 2009 Last edited by Bloo4Ever; 06-10-2009 at 01:48 PM.

06-10-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,711	Thanks everyone. And now... It had to be done. edit: I fixed his ears some, I think that will have to do because I'm tired of working on him, lol. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More Last edited by Sparky; 06-10-2009 at 07:21 PM.