Custom Plush Characters

Here's an all-purpose pattern I worked up for a human character plush toy. This will walk you through the basic body of the doll which can be dressed up into virtually any character. It's great for when the gift shop simply doesn't have anything that embodies enough personal significance.

Step 1: Getting Started

So here's what you need:
Tools

• Sewing needle (or machine if you prefer)
• Pins
• Fabric shears
• Marker (something that cleans off fabric easily, if you can get it)
• Pattern (see above photos)

Materials

• Colored fabrics
• Thread (colored to match the fabric if possible)
• Fiber Fill

Comments

[Dusk Shadows]

is the guy in the hat skulduggery pleasant
as you can see by my picture of a chibby skulduggery pleasant i am a huge fan of skulduggery pleasant

[christopher eccles cake]

no it's Rorschach (is that how you spell it?) from watchmen, but i can see why you thought it was skulduggery.

[Dusk Shadows]

Ah cool

[christopher eccles cake]

...wow, i have no idea which characters i'll use these patterns for but i definitely will.

[skacr0w]

This is such a good 'ible! You took a lot of time writing it up and taking excellent photos of detail! Thank you! I'm going to try making my kids some!

[frost360]

how u make hats???....

[Nahual]

GREAT ODIN'S RAVEN!

[NaesDraw]

I have almost no sewing skill, but this intrigues me for unknown reasons. I think I will have to give this a shot.

...Ohhh. And a little M3 "Grease gun" to go with it... >:)

[waterbaby]

Fantastic -- so versatile and customizable, perfect size for adults and kids alike. There's enough sculpting to give definition to the head and hands but not so much detailing as to intimidate even a beginning sewer. Love the "hug" position, and with a little experimentation the arms and legs could probably be attached in different positions...or even jointedly for a variety of poses!

Above all, your wonderful Buster Keaton seals the deal for me.

[chicopluma]

haha rorschach and captain manhattan

[thebeatonpath]

These are GREAT! I've been looking for a simple pattern for a plush (some are so complicated and time consuming!), so this will be perfect. Thanks for posting this! Made my day!~

[oddree]

I love how simple these are, and yet how recognizable the characters are. Rorshach is a show-stealer ... but the naked Dr. Manhattan is my favorite. ;-) Thanks for sharing.

[VACH.]

They are so adorable!

[monsterlego]

That Rorschach.

[jessyratfink]

Oh my goodness look at the little Rorshach! These are great. Thanks for including a pattern. :D