| Plush Toys, also known as Stuffed toys, are a | | | | material well as they can be used to add more |
| favorite of many people especially children and | | | | features to the plush toys after completion. Once |
| they can be made at home using some of the | | | | this has been done, you need to sew the parts of |
| already available materials. The Whole process is | | | | the fabric together. With the pieces inside out, |
| easy and fun because you make it from step one | | | | sew all rounds but leave one side for inserting the |
| up to the finish. It is also a great avenue for | | | | stuffing. |
| making customized gifts for your friends and | | | | Ensure the other parts of they are well sewn, |
| family or just for the home decoration. | | | | you may use a sawing machine or just basic |
| Once you have decided on this venture, you need | | | | needle and thread. The stuffing for parts such as |
| to select the type of fabric that will work best | | | | arms and legs should be well inserted to give |
| with your needs. Some of the fabrics you might | | | | them a balanced appearance. You can use the |
| use include cotton fleece and other cuddly ones. It | | | | eraser end of the pencil or chopsticks to fill the |
| is also important that you collect all the materials | | | | stuffing into these areas as well as other small |
| you need before you start your project. Some of | | | | parts. Using the additional material or other fabric, |
| them include thread, stuffing, scissors and needle. | | | | you need to make ears, eyes and other parts of |
| The first step in any creation is the design. As per | | | | the body if you are making dolls or animals. The |
| your needs and requirements you need to make | | | | eyes should be sewn on the places for balance |
| the designs of the plush toys you intend to | | | | while the nose and mouth should be out in place |
| create and for this, you may need a pencil and | | | | by use of double strand of thread in order to |
| paper large enough for the size you need. The | | | | make them more firm and strong. |
| design can be of anything such as animals, plants, | | | | Some of the tips you can use on this project are |
| abstract images, shapes and other things. Once | | | | available to you and some include drawing your |
| you have created the best design, it is time to | | | | inspiration from different areas such as books and |
| move to the next step. | | | | already made models. In terms of design, you |
| You will need to lay the pattern over the piece of | | | | may scan samples from books and magazines to |
| fabric that you will use. Ensure that it has been | | | | get a good image. You can also try as many |
| placed appropriately before you trace the design | | | | designs and fabrics as you want to get the |
| with a chalk or pencil. The next step is to cut the | | | | desired effect. |
| fabric according to the pattern, keep the extra | | | | |