The Best DIY Kawaii Plush Tutorial Ever! You wont believe how easy it is to make these bunnies!
- 7 years ago
Please watch this video as well if you need more help!\r
Sock Plush Sewing Techniques: \r
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I discovered this tutorial from a Taiwanese crafting channel here I was amazed at how adorable and easy it was to make these professional-looking plushies! The original video is in Chinese, so Ive translated everything into English and added some extra tips I encountered along the way. \r
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There is very little sewing required compared to other plushie tutorials. With prise, you can easily make one bunny within an hour and I think these will sell very well at craft fairs. Theyd also make fantastic gifts for birthdays or baby showers. I simply bought a cheap pack of socks from H&M and its enough to make 10-12 bunnies! Obviously, you can easily adapt the method to make bears, pandas, koalas or other animals. \r
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Difficulty: EASY*\r
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In this video Im wearing:\r
Mint Green Macaron Bracelet: \r
Nail Polish: Ciate - Ferris Wheel\r
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Im pretty ive on Instagram so please check out my account @maqaroon for food, sparkliness and kawaii. If you try out any of my tutorials then Id also love to see the results, simply tag with #maqaroon!\r
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♥ Twitter ♥ \r
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* This is easy compared to other plushie tutorials but you may need to prise a few times to get it perfect. On my first attempt, I forgot to reverse the sock so I ended up with an inside-out bunny. HURRDURR beginners mistake. Ive listed a few other issues that I came across so you know what to watch out for:\r
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1) Face shape looks wrong after stuffing\r
This is usually caused by drawing the ears too far away from the heel of the sock. When stuffed, the heel area needs to form the chin of the bunny. If the ears are too high up then the head loses its kawaii proportions. Another tip is to use a sock that is all one colour, or has minimal contrasting patterns. If a sock has really obvious heel and toe patches then the lines can also distort the face shape. \r
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2) Body shape doesnt look right\r
The stuffing technique is key to getting the best results. I realised I had to use a lot more wool than I imagined.youd be amazed at how much can fit inside one sock! Also, each part (ears, head, body) needs to be stuffed in one go. If you try to add more wool afterwards then it will only end up lumpy. \r
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3) Eyes are lopsided or too close together\r
Its important to sew both eyes at the same time so they stay even. This also creates a small indentation which looks quite cute. If the toy might be given to babies or small children, its particularly important that the eyes are attached very firmly. And because the eyes get pulled together a bit, you should draw them 1-2 cm further apart when marking out the positions with pen. \r
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4) Sock shape is difficult to draw on\r
Most socks are sold flattened lengthwise across the heel. For this tutorial, you need it flattened in the other direction. I pressed the socks under some heavy books for a few days so it was easier to draw and sew on. \r
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Camera: JVC Everio\r
Software: iMovie 10.0.1\r
Sound: ASMR / Opening Music - Last Kiss Goodnight Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)\r
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0\r
Sock Plush Sewing Techniques: \r
\r
I discovered this tutorial from a Taiwanese crafting channel here I was amazed at how adorable and easy it was to make these professional-looking plushies! The original video is in Chinese, so Ive translated everything into English and added some extra tips I encountered along the way. \r
\r
There is very little sewing required compared to other plushie tutorials. With prise, you can easily make one bunny within an hour and I think these will sell very well at craft fairs. Theyd also make fantastic gifts for birthdays or baby showers. I simply bought a cheap pack of socks from H&M and its enough to make 10-12 bunnies! Obviously, you can easily adapt the method to make bears, pandas, koalas or other animals. \r
\r
Difficulty: EASY*\r
\r
In this video Im wearing:\r
Mint Green Macaron Bracelet: \r
Nail Polish: Ciate - Ferris Wheel\r
\r
Im pretty ive on Instagram so please check out my account @maqaroon for food, sparkliness and kawaii. If you try out any of my tutorials then Id also love to see the results, simply tag with #maqaroon!\r
\r
♥ Etsy Shop ♥ \r
♥ Facebook ♥ \r
♥ Twitter ♥ \r
♥ Instagram ♥ \r
♥ Tumblr ♥ \r
\r
* This is easy compared to other plushie tutorials but you may need to prise a few times to get it perfect. On my first attempt, I forgot to reverse the sock so I ended up with an inside-out bunny. HURRDURR beginners mistake. Ive listed a few other issues that I came across so you know what to watch out for:\r
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1) Face shape looks wrong after stuffing\r
This is usually caused by drawing the ears too far away from the heel of the sock. When stuffed, the heel area needs to form the chin of the bunny. If the ears are too high up then the head loses its kawaii proportions. Another tip is to use a sock that is all one colour, or has minimal contrasting patterns. If a sock has really obvious heel and toe patches then the lines can also distort the face shape. \r
\r
2) Body shape doesnt look right\r
The stuffing technique is key to getting the best results. I realised I had to use a lot more wool than I imagined.youd be amazed at how much can fit inside one sock! Also, each part (ears, head, body) needs to be stuffed in one go. If you try to add more wool afterwards then it will only end up lumpy. \r
\r
3) Eyes are lopsided or too close together\r
Its important to sew both eyes at the same time so they stay even. This also creates a small indentation which looks quite cute. If the toy might be given to babies or small children, its particularly important that the eyes are attached very firmly. And because the eyes get pulled together a bit, you should draw them 1-2 cm further apart when marking out the positions with pen. \r
\r
4) Sock shape is difficult to draw on\r
Most socks are sold flattened lengthwise across the heel. For this tutorial, you need it flattened in the other direction. I pressed the socks under some heavy books for a few days so it was easier to draw and sew on. \r
\r
Camera: JVC Everio\r
Software: iMovie 10.0.1\r
Sound: ASMR / Opening Music - Last Kiss Goodnight Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)\r
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0\r