Tips on crafting stuffed animals?
By cyberfluf
@cyberfluf (4996)
Netherlands
May 12, 2009 7:35am CST
Hi everyone!
I have some vintage butterick patterns for stuffed toy horses; you've guessed it, it's to make your own vintage my little pony stuffed toy! I am looking into what fabrics to use and what type of filling. Of course there is a thorough description in there, but I was hoping perhaps some people who've made stuffed animals before can give me some tips. Are there things I need to watch out for, what type of fabrics work best, etc? I am thinking off using some sort of fleece and genuine doll hair or wool for the main and tale.
Thanks in advance! Please share your experiences!
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2 responses
@derlilaStern (1756)
• United States
14 May 09
Im sorry that I cant be a lot of help, because I have never made stuffed animals before. I would make sure you pick a thick fabric that doesnt fray though. That should help the animal to last a while.
I mostly wanted to tell you how awesome that is! I loved my little pony when I was little. We had a ton of the ponies! We even found a few brand new ones at my mom's when we were clearing things out a couple of years ago.
I think the recipient of the pony you make will be one lucky person!
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@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
15 May 09
I am not sure I am selling the pony off though, derlilaStern. I am a pretty serious collector myself and I love my little ponies 
. If I get good at it I might consider selling them or trading them for items I don't allready have in my collection. Thank you for at least trying to come up with some good tips. The thick fabric is indeed a good option to make sure that the toy will last a long time. Good to hear that my little pony has been a heart warming presence in your childhood aswell 
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. If I get good at it I might consider selling them or trading them for items I don't allready have in my collection. Thank you for at least trying to come up with some good tips. The thick fabric is indeed a good option to make sure that the toy will last a long time. Good to hear that my little pony has been a heart warming presence in your childhood aswell .1 person likes this
@derlilaStern (1756)
• United States
15 May 09
I didnt realize you were making it for yourself. I assumed you were making it for a child in your life. Enjoy it!
Enjoy it!2 people like this
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
15 May 09
That's an honest mistake, no worries . If I were to make it for a child there would be also a lot of more thinking envolved on how to make the toy safe, especially for a small child. The only (small) child in my life right now is my foster brother. He does love ponies but he only likes them as he is immitating me. I once gave him one and he was easily bored by it and never looked at it again 
. Thanks for responding.
. If I were to make it for a child there would be also a lot of more thinking envolved on how to make the toy safe, especially for a small child. The only (small) child in my life right now is my foster brother. He does love ponies but he only likes them as he is immitating me. I once gave him one and he was easily bored by it and never looked at it again . Thanks for responding.1 person likes this
@breezie (1246)
• Canada
15 May 09
When I made mine I used a fabric that had short fur that I found in the clearance bin. To stuff it I used the poly filling ( sort of looks like a cloud ). One thing I did that I would change is that I over stuffed it. She turned out a little hard, but still ok. I also used wool for the mane and tail, but again I used too much and her mane is very thick. I bet that using doll hair would turn out nice. I also wouldn't recommend the fake eye lashes like the pattern suggest, the looked strange on mine and fell off quite easily. Can't wait to see it when you are done.
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
15 May 09
I'd be sure to post pics here and on mlparena when I have one done. It might take a while though as the last couple of months in college and work might take up most of my time. I hope to have a lot of spare time during summer vacation in which I hope to make my big G3 style plush pony (roseare was selling these patterns I believe) that will reach up to my waiste 
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I would love to see your stuffed my little pony aswell. Happy mylotting and thanks so much for responding .
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I would love to see your stuffed my little pony aswell. Happy mylotting and thanks so much for responding .1 person likes this
@breezie (1246)
• Canada
19 May 09
I can't wait to see it. I have seen some of roseare's big plush and they are gorgeous. I would love to make one, but just don't have time to sew much anymore. I posted a picture of the plush awhile ago, but I am not sure where. I'll repost it for you to see. She turned out a little fat, lol.
