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Kawaii plush sewing patterns and in the hoop stuffed animal patterns

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Where to buy supplies

The master shopping list! A large and growing guide on where to buy supplies for making plush! Fabric suppliers that sell plush fabrics (minky, fleece, fake fur, etc): USA http://www.babybedding.com/minky-fabrics – Shannon minky http://bigzfabric.com/index.php/fabrics/minky-cuddle-fabric/minky-solid-baby-soft-fabric.html – Minky, velboa, fake fur, fleece http://www.theminkyboutique.com – Shannon minky in many colors and half-yards http://www.joann.com – Minky (“Soft n Comfy”), fleece http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/ – minky (“smooth minky”), fleece http://www.denverfabrics.com – Minky

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Fabrics 101

Lengthwise Grain runs along the length (yardage) of the fabric. Runs parallel to selvedge. Crosswise Grain runs along the width of the fabric. Runs perpendicular to selvedge. Bias runs along a 45 degree diagonal angle to the grain, and is usually a bit stretchy. Selvage / Selvedge is the manufactured edge of the fabric that usually has rows of holes.   Right Side(RS) is the

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Free plushie sewing pattern: Unicorn horn & pegasus wings

If you’ve already purchased my Hana Pony plushie sewing pattern, here is a free sewing pattern for your pony plush to become a magical unicorn or pegasus! Step 1: Print the pattern at 100%, 300dpi, 1792px x 1260px. Make sure the red square box prints out at 1″. All seam allowance is 1/4″, the same as the rest of your plushie. Step 2: Cut 1

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Free plush sewing pattern: Kawaii alpaca creampuffs

Hey all! I’m pleased to share this free easy plushie sewing pattern with you – it’s great for beginners and sewers at all levels. In this sewing tutorial, I’ll teach you how to make your own cute alpaca cream puff plushie. These alpaca cream puffs are seriously addicting to make~ They’re easy, fun, and a great use of leftover felt scraps :) Plus, they’re travel-sized

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Free sewing tutorial: Felt flower accessory

How to make your own gathered 2″ felt flower with bead accents with my easy-peasy tutorial :) It only takes a few minutes to make! You can use this to accent outfits, plushies, handbags, and more! I use wool blend felt for a high quality, super soft flower. Materials needed: 9″ long x 2″ tall felt scrap for flower, optional green scrap for leaf Beads

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Free sewing tutorial: Easy gathered doll skirt or tut

Learn how to make your own easy doll skirt with my photo tutorial :) These instructions will help you make any gathered skirt, but the measurements are tailored for these plushies: Do you remember the cute ballerina hippos from Fantasia? I loved them! That movie was so magical to me when I was a little girl. I hope you can use this tutorial to share

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