I made this for .. well, we’re not technically related, but I would consider her my niece. :) She’s the two-year-old daughter of a close family friend. It’s her birthday tomorrow, and earlier in the week my mom joking said to make her a plush toy, and today decided to try it. I’m happy I was able to finish an entire plush in one day xD I’m getting faster. ^^ It still took me several hours though orz I hope she likes it :)
Larger version of the first picture
This was actually supposed to be a giraffe, but it turned out much, much fatter than I intended. xD I’m kind of amazed at how round it turned out, it’s just .. so .. fat xD So now it is a dinosaur (because a fat dinosaur is way more believable than a fat giraffe). I’d like to do a skinny giraffe version sometime, with skinny legs and ears and the little horns, and tail ^^
I really love the acrylic safety eyes! I learned from another plush maker where to buy those eyes, and I just really love how they look, much more than sewing fleece or felt eyes on. :) Since they’re safety eyes, they’re safe for children, which is a relief (at first I was going to sew fleece eyes on because I wasn’t sure the eyes would be safe for a two-year-old).
Why is plush making so much fun! :)
It’s made entirely from fuzzy soft fleece, acrylic safety eyes, and stuffed with poly-fil. ^^
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daria
November 24, 2012 at 2:42 pmdid you have a tutorial you did this from or did you have a pattern? i really want to make one.
Liz
December 3, 2012 at 11:25 pmI did a sketch of the plush and then improvised a pattern. I’d never done that before, so the plush actually turned out very different from the sketch, but in the end, I think it turned out better. :) I knew nothing at all about plush making before making it, you should just dive in and give it a try! I bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results. :)
naomi
November 16, 2012 at 3:06 pmIN LOVE WITH IT. ARE YOU GOING TO PUT UP PATTERN FOR FAT DINO? WOULD LOVE TO MAKE ONE FOR MY BROTHER BEFORE HE DEPLOYS.
Liz
December 3, 2012 at 11:26 pmThank you! I’m sorry, but I don’t share my patterns. :( But I bet you could make a really awesome plush your brother will love. :)
Sammy
June 19, 2012 at 2:17 pmSuper cute dinosaur
I was wondering, did you stuff the spikes?
Liz
June 19, 2012 at 6:39 pmThanks! The spikes are small enough to be fluffy without stuffing. :) When I sewed the two pieces of the spike together, it leaves a little bit of fabric inside (the fabric that’s part of the seam on the inside), this provides the “stuffing” for the spike.
aqua
March 17, 2011 at 2:59 ami realy love your fat dino :))….
maya
March 14, 2011 at 11:56 pmwhere did you get the pattern? its soooo CHUBBBYY and cute!
Ali
January 9, 2011 at 7:49 pmDude! this is cool : D Where /did/ you get the eyes? I’ve looked in stores before, but people just don’t sell this stuff.
I can’t wait to see what else you do!
Liz Liu
January 11, 2011 at 2:44 amThanks! Glad you like it :) I bought them off ebay! :D Just search for “acrylic safety eyes” and a number of sellers show up. I’ve also heard you can buy the eyes from the retailers Joann’s and Michaels, though the ones by me don’t sell them. I’ve also heard that Hobby Lobby sells them, if you live nearby one of those. :)
Thanks again! I would love to see what you create also, if you post online anywhere :)