Keep in mind you will need to stuff the plushie to plump it up at the end and these fabrics will not be able to hide the filling. This is just a recommendation, not a hard rule. Sheer (see-through) fabrics such as LACE or CHIFFON
Fabrics NOT RECOMMENDED for Plush Making: You can also use other fabrics such as SUEDE, VELVET, KNITS, or even an OLD T-SHIRT or OLD COTTON DRESS/SHIRT. Your workspace, clothes, floor will be covered with fur everywhere after you cut the fabric Depending on the quality and type, can be expensive per yard Can be difficult to sew depending on thickness of the faux fur Easy to hide imperfect sewing because the long fur covers over the stitches Con: Difficult to work with as it SHEDS LIKE CRAZY. Easy to work with and doesn’t fray Cons: Can’t achieve “furry” or “hairy” look for certain plush animalsįAUX FUR Pro: Good for creating plushies that look realistic and store bought. (see notes about “Pilling”) Not as soft and fuzzy as other types of fabric (fleece, sherpa, etc.)įLEECE (my favorite type of fabric for making plush!) Pros: Super soft and great for making a huggable plushie Reasonably Priced Comes in a large assortment of color choices Readily available in anti-pill option (in the United States), so won’t pill over time. Easy to work with and doesn’t fray Cons: Polyester felt pills over time. Cons: Not as soft or fuzzy as other types of fabric (fleece, sherpa, etc)įELT Pros: Easy to purchase and comes in a good selection of color. Reasonably Priced Minimal Fraying of edges, thus easy to work with. Reasonably Priced Cons: Not as soft or fuzzy as other types of fabric (fleece, sherpa, etc)įLANNEL SOLIDS & PRINTS Pros: Easy to purchase and available in all sorts of colors and prints. What Materials Do I need to Make a Plushie?ĬOTTON SOLIDS & PRINTS Pros: Easy to purchase everywhere and comes in all sorts of colors and prints. Cut out the pattern on the fabric and sew sew sew!.If you don’t own any large sketching paper, you can cut open a large paper bag or use the back side of wrapping paper. Manually copy your design onto a larger sheet of paper.Take your design to a local print shop and ask them to enlarge the design to your desired size.Draft (make) the pattern for your plush – Once you’ve decided on the design of your plush, enlarge the drawing to the actual size you want to make the plush.You can also play around with using different types of fabrics for the body (for example, a cotton print for the plushie’s clothing and a solid cotton for the arms/legs).Decide on the type and color of fabric you will use for your plush body as well as the fabric choices for the details.As you make more plushies, you will get better and can add more details.
Next, add up to 3 details (eyes, nose, blushed cheeks) and just stick with those.
#PLUSHIES HOW TO#
So if a fourth grade kid can sew it, you can too! Overview of How to Make a Plushie: They are EASY to make! It was one of the first things I learned to sew as a kid (a heart plush to be exact).
I love plushies, and I bet you do too! And did you know they are actually very EASY to make? Yup, you heard me right.
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