Plush sewing patterns and ITH stuffed animal patterns
My favorite embroidery supplies for making plush I’m just going to shamelessly promote a certain embroidery supplies company here. When I was first looking for embroidery supplies, I was totally overwhelmed by the vast selection, and how expensive the supplies were. Marathon Thread is an oasis – their prices are very good, their quality is amazing, and they can make custom thread sets for you.
If you’ve already purchased my Newborn Fox plushie sewing pattern, here is a free sewing pattern to turn your fox into the Pokemon Vulpix! Pattern: Download the free pattern for Vulpix pieces for Newborn Fox pattern by TeacupLion here. Instructions: Cut all pieces according to instructions on pattern. All seam allowance is 1/4″ unless indicated with a red line, which is 1/8″ for ladder stitching.
If you’ve already purchased my Baby Pony plushie sewing pattern, here is a free bonus sewing pattern for another mane and set of ears! I love this pattern since it’s all stylized and puffy, and the fleece works so well with the topstitched details. Plus, you could make a cute baby Rainbow Dash or Applejack plushie with this mane and tail pattern :) The ear
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
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
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.
There are tons of great tools out there to help make sewing faster and easier for you, but you don’t have to have all the tools below to make plushies. You can make and design plush with just scissors, thread, needle, pins, and fabric. It’s a good idea to start out small in terms of financial investment, gain comfort and skill, and work your way
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
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
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
