FAST DOLL
handstitched filled patches and other custom goods inspired by the golden age of american traditional tattoos of the 1940s and 50s
Meet The maker
WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?
Hi there! I’m Caroline, I’m from Charleston, SC and I make hand-stitched patches and other custom goods inspired by the golden age of American traditional tattooing
DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.
I started out selling vintage clothing almost 5 years ago, but I am a woman of many hobbies and thus, I taught myself how to hand embroider in 2018. I instantly became addicted! Before I knew it, my felt patches and custom embroidery pieces were eclipsing my vintage business in a big way and I had to face the facts that embroidery was the way to go — and here we are! Each patch I make is designed by me and made with cotton floss and eco-felt, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. I love being able to recycle my leftover felt scraps, too!
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
I love imagery and design from the 1940s & 50s as well as traditional tattoos that sailors would get at ports in WWII.ts
FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.
I was born in The Netherland
FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.
James Brown!
WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?
It’s so satisfying to be able to make something that didn’t exist a few hours before.
WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?
Practice makes progress! Growth is a slow burn so always keep at it and hone your craft.