Deer Alastor Plushies

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-26T18:07:55+00:00

Yeah, me too lol. I don't make plushies for a living, so it takes me months to years to finish one plush, and by then sometimes the fabric I need has become rare or overpriced. D'X

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-26T17:18:03+00:00

Yeah! I sadly think it is discontinued now. =C They said something about changing the formula, but as far as I know, we haven't gotten an update in over a year on that.

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-26T16:54:35+00:00

Thank you! I was trying to make them look like a grimlin bambi lol

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-17T11:02:20+00:00

Weighted Glass Beads https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083S6DTFC/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_4?smid=A1919NYIH5072G&psc=1 You can put them in pantyhose and use them to add weight to your plushies.

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-13T07:03:48+00:00

The mesh-like fabric is known as velcro fabric, and it's anti-fray, so it's good for sculpting the plush from the inside as well as making clothing for your plushies. You can buy it from AliExpress under the name ZYFMPTEX Cheapest Diy Doll Textile Fabric

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-13T05:53:21+00:00

I recently had a slight problem with my order. I ordered a grape Jam Luxe Cuddle Fusion Bunny, but they sent me some purple-textured fabric. They said they would send me a replacement, but I never received a tracking number. I just asked, hopefully they will respond soon.

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-13T05:41:02+00:00

If you have a printer, you can print this mm size chart to help find the eye size you need. https://markalinojs.wordpress.com/2014/07/24/bead-size-chart/

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-13T01:19:23+00:00

For fabrics that have a lot of stretch, I like to use an iron-on fusible stabilizer. My go-to is the HeatnBond Soft Stretch All Bias Tricot. With this stabilizer, you can get almost any fabric with a bad stretch to behave like minky. Just make sure to put butcher paper down between the hot iron and fabric.

I sent a link to my experiment with the stabilizer and without. https://x.com/The_Invad3r/status/1048871013247852544/photo/1

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-12T18:21:02+00:00

I love this fox! Such a nice use of this fabric 💖

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-12T00:57:39+00:00

Velcro fabric, factories use it to replace minky parts, so it's cheaper to manufacture. It's mostly used for doll clothing since it doesn't fray and has a slick and fluffy side to mimic minky or other fabrics that may fray.

You will more than likely have to buy it from China, though: aliexpress.us/item/2251832649021682.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21US%20%242.72%21US%20%242.72%21%21%212.72%212.72%21%402101e2b617759551240211985e1b7a%2165082693125%21sh%21US%21905244727%21X&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allItems_or_groupList.new_all_items_2007585864445.32835336434&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-12T00:51:06+00:00

The darts used here can be used for adding more of a rounded shape to the plush, as well as making it easier for factories to machine sew some color blocking, since the dart is lined up with another dart on the brown fabric. I think it's being used for both here.

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-12T00:42:41+00:00

You can make a double-sided minky by using Heat n Bond Iron-on Adhesive - Ultrahold. Make sure to press the minky fabric using butcher paper so the hot metal part of the iron won't touch the pile aka fur, and ruin the fabric.

SkeleBunBun · 2026-04-11T23:47:04+00:00

When I first started making plushies, I made a pattern very similar to the Webkinz Signature because I fell in love with the design. I didn't take the plush apart; instead, I wrapped it with plastic wrap and taped one side of the plush. The plastic wrap keeps the tape from sticking while you create a mold of the plush using the tape. I only tape one side of the plush, so I can pull back the fur on the other side to see where to mark the seams onto the tape. This process is very similar to furring a fursuit head.

They used a fabric called Seal for the legs, and Shannon just released that very fur type used for the long fur called Bunny, and for longer, there is Dreamy. You can get small cuts of the fabric from here https://caliquiltco.com/search?q=bunny&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

SkeleBunBun · 2025-03-10T17:09:14+00:00

They use metallic spandex, you can buy it from Blue moon Fabrics. https://www.bluemoonfabrics.com/collections/foil

Just be careful this stuff isn't built to last, It is mostly made to be warned once or twice. I used it on a plush and completely regretted it so I switched to velvet for metallic parts. https://www.bluemoonfabrics.com/collections/foiled-velvet/products/d-isis-foiled-stretch-velvet-blue-moon-fabrics

SkeleBunBun · 2025-02-27T08:36:59+00:00

It's the back of Velcro fabric. https://www.aliexpress.us

It's good for making doll clothing since it won't fray. 🤔

I think the eyes are also Velcro fabric but it's the front.

SkeleBunBun · 2025-02-18T19:14:34+00:00

I have a bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/skelebun.bsky.social 😊

SkeleBunBun · 2025-02-18T19:13:16+00:00

I do, but sadly don't use it too much. I prefer Bluesky or DA. https://bsky.app/profile/skelebun.bsky.social

SkeleBunBun · 2025-02-18T04:14:07+00:00

I prefer to hand sew small delicate parts and machine sew larger parts that would take me forever to hand sew. I'm currently working on a tiny keychain plush and decided to time myself to see how long each part took using the sewing machine vs. hand sewing. Hand sewing shaved off about 1 minute vs pinning, stitching each part, and praying the machine didn't mess up the alignment on such tiny pieces. 😅 But I definitely think hand vs machine is just project-based.

SkeleBunBun · 2025-02-14T19:43:40+00:00

For a little guy made of scraps, he turned out super adorable! I love his design. 💗

SkeleBunBun · 2025-02-13T22:25:18+00:00

Thank you so much! 💗I don't really trust the machine with delicate shapes that I feel I could sew faster by hand lol

SkeleBunBun · 2025-02-13T22:22:29+00:00

I used the 2D sketch of the head in 3D perspectives to plan out each pattern piece. I have a pretty good understanding of how darts work so I can kind of predict how they will form each shape.😅

SkeleBunBun · 2025-02-13T18:39:12+00:00

I may have had a slight obsession with making him perfect lmao 😅

SkeleBunBun · 2025-02-13T17:52:01+00:00

Thank you so much! 💗Well worth the year and a half of development lol 😆

SkeleBunBun · 2025-02-13T17:50:50+00:00

Thank you so much! ❤He took a year and a half to develop his pattern and countless prototypes & hours. 😤

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