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November 24, 2015 by: TeacupLion

How to fix pointy darts

In this tutorial, I will show you how to make a pointy dart smoother if you’ve already sewn and stuffed your plush. In my last tutorial, I covered how to sew darts smoothly by machine so that you achieve a fine curve. You will need a handsewing needle, thread, and scissors. Thread conditioner is helpful! Start your needle at the top of the seam (on

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November 14, 2015 by: TeacupLion

Plush iron-on eye tutorial

Materials needed: Printer, ink, regular paper, dark fabric iron-on transfer sheets, iron Step 1: Test print eyes and make adjustments You should not need to mirror your image before printing. Print a test sheet on regular paper, standard or high print quality. For me, the eyes print darker ink than shown on my computer. You can use photo editing software to adjust the hue and

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November 14, 2015 by: TeacupLion

Plushie eye painting tutorial

Materials needed: Acrylic paint, textile medium, small brush, plastic palette, cup of water, chalk/pen Step 1: Set up your surface with newspaper underneath, as paint can stain through fabric onto your table. Put your colors on your palette, and mix colors as necessary to achieve correct eye / eyebrow colors. Add a small bit of textile medium to each color. Step 2: Use your pattern

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November 3, 2015 by: TeacupLion

Tips on sewing darts

How to sew a dart Fold the fabric so that the “v” shaped dart will become a straight line. Start at one point (I would start at the bottom below) and finish at the other. Make sure to backstitch at the start of and end of the dart. Sewing a smooth dart When finishing, sew as smoothly as possible to make the stitches almost parallel

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November 2, 2015 by: TeacupLion

How to hide knots

How to hide knots: Step 1: Finish your sewing, and make sure you have enough thread left (at least the length of the needle). Step 2: Put a pin directly in the hole where the thread came out, and form a loose knot with the needle and thread. Step 3: Hold the pin and begin to close the knot around the pin, pushing the knot

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March 19, 2015 by: TeacupLion

Hand sewing

You can sew many lovely plush using just a few stitches. For smooth sewing, I highly recommend Thread Heaven or beeswax for your thread to glide easily through the fabric, and not tangle. :) Running Stitch: A basic stitch. Lengthen stitch length to make a basting stitch. Sew straight and even lines 2mm away from the raw edge, alternating sides of the fabric. Pull the

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June 2, 2014 by: TeacupLion

Preparation

            To ensure that your sewn pieces will turn out well, some preparation work is needed to align pieces correctly and pin well so that minimal shifting occurs.   Printing: Make sure to have PDF reading software, and keep it updated. Adobe Acrobat Reader is commonly used and free to download: http://get.adobe.com/reader Be sure to read printing instructions that came

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June 2, 2014 by: TeacupLion

Finishing techniques

Here are some techniques I use to give my plush work a finished, more professional feel. With all the effort and love you put into your creations, these tips should really help your art shine!   Quadruple-check placement and symmetry of any applique, eyes, or accessories. Use a mirror or camera, because your eyes will play tricks on you! Fix mistakes and don’t cut corners.

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June 2, 2014 by: TeacupLion

Kid-safe soft toys

Machine sew as much as possible; or if handsewing, use a backstitch. This keeps your seams nice and secure. If rips or tears occur on the plushie after play, repair seams with a ladder stitch or sew on patches. Polyester fiberfill is not delicious! Put plastic pellets in a fabric bag for safety, and to keep them from coming loose inside the toy. You can

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May 16, 2014 by: TeacupLion

Machine sewing

Though a sewing machine is not required to make plushies, it’s definitely a worthwhile investment if you’d like to get more serious about sewing. There is a bit of a learning curve, and some machines are easier to learn than others.   Buying a Machine Buying a cheap sewing machine is likely to make your sewing experience more painful. Many people new to sewing buy

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