HOW TO MAKE DIY CUSTOM SQUISHMALLOWS - Step-by-step GUIDE [Funny Gift Reaction] (Patterns included!)

[@efkin3153]

@artmadewithsoul If you have a Joann fabrics that you have access too, they carry the super soft spandex that squishmallows are made of, it is in the plush section and it is rebranded under "pure plush". Also for the stuffing use poly fill down fluff alternative, its the closest to the real stuffing.

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thanks for the tips! Idk if I'll be making any more customs in the future, but I'll keep that in mind and it's a great tip for anyone looking to make their own squishmallows!

[@ThatOneLadyOverHere]

Thank you! I have been scouring the internet to figure out what to use to get a plush that feels right! All I could find was the shape. I don't actually want my plush to look like a squishmallow, I just want that feel! You are amazing!

[@efkin3153]

@@ThatOneLadyOverHere you are welcome, just remember when you are sewing it pins will not work you need to spend a little extra money and invest in a walking foot. this will help make sure that there is no slipping.

[@ThatOneLadyOverHere]

@@efkin3153 good to know! Thanks!

[@Pikapower7]

Are there any other names its under?

[@MixdJuxt]

This is the best tutorial video ever. I love their reactions at the end. They pored over every detail and were so blown away by these incredibly awesome and personalized gifts.

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you for the kind comment! 🙈 They loved them and display them in the living room, so everyone can appreciate them everyday! 😂

[@MixdJuxt]

@@artmadewithsoul that's beyond awesome. Nothing quite like your gift being appreciated. I am making Zombie plushies for my 5 year old. Never made a plush before.

[@artmadewithsoul]

@@MixdJuxt I agree! Hand-made gifts are always remembered down the line! Nothing like them! Oh sounds so fun! Good luck and feel free to tag me when you're done, I'd love to see them!

[@efkin3153]

if you want the tail to look exactly like a real squishmallow the tail is not a seperate piece but made of the 2 or 3 back and bottom panels depending on what squishmallow you look at for most its just a little protrusion or growth from the bottom panel and covered by the top 2.

[@artmadewithsoul]

Good to know! When I was making these, I was basing them off of ones we own and didn't have a reference for a tail! I didn't know it was like this! The closest one we had was a rocket, but it has a wing and not a tail and that's how it was assembled! Thanks for the comment!

[@ollie.y.]

Your so underrated! This is so good! I would believe it’s real! I love how you made it from total scratch usually people just adjust squishmallows but you went next level!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you so much! Funnily enough, I didn't know people adjusted existing ones until after I made these! To me, making them from scratch was the only option! 😂

[@Danaatjebananaatje]

I had no idea about what squishmallows were, nor is my crafting level ANYWHERE near this. But I love this vid, props ^^ Other than the craftmanship, also a really nice style and cute humour. Have a nice weekend ♡

[@artmadewithsoul]

I feel like squishmallows are only super popular with the younger generation and mostly on the east coast of the US. Thank you for your kind comment and for watching the video! Have a good weekend as well!

[@MN-tx2fq]

This video is amazing! So detailed and charming. I don't have a sewing machine so I'm kind of hesitant to try making a custom but I will definitely refer back to this if I do. Thank you so much for making this and sharing! They turned out beautifully.

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you for watching and leaving such a kind comment! This project is totally possible without a sewing machine, but I understand that's a huge time commitment to do by hand! If you ever decide to make one please tag me so I can see it! 🙏💕

[@emilykinsella3868]

Thank you so much for making this video! I wanted to try making my own squishmallows and this was a perfect explanation on how to do so!!! They turned out amazing should be proud of yourself ❤👍

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting on the video! I'm glad that you think it was helpful! That was my ultimate goal with this video. Good luck on your custom squishmallow journey and feel free to tag me on any of my socials, I would love to see what you create! 🤗

[@Willow.Moon86]

I found this video because I want to take apart a flipamallow and make some clips out of the 2 different characters. Belana and Rosie! I watched the whole thing and am totally blown away, they came out so good and I love your families reactions! I play DnD too with my family and my brother in law is the DM, he would love that dragon!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! I would think it would be the same process for the flipamallow and making a pattern. It would be cool to do a dnd one! Maybe a dragon on one side and an orc on the other? Tag me on my socials if you ever end up making one! I'd love to see what you create!

[@whatwhat7798]

These are so well done! 😍

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you so much! We put a lot of time and studying to make sure they looked great! 💕

[@sara_or_salad]

I'm trying to make a DIY squishmallow rn because of *my parents not wanting to buy one and it's super hard to find them in Venezuela*, and I can't add detail because of not having enough materials, but I really appreciate this tutorial, it explains well and I'm actually impressed, underrated video tbh 💖 thank you for making this video :3

[@artmadewithsoul]

Good luck with your squishmallow! I remember making a lot of things myself when my parents wouldn't buy it for me and that lead to my love of crafting! 🧵✂️ I'm glad my video is helpful and I hope your squishmallow turns out well! Feel free to tag me on any social. I'd love to see what you create! 🥰

[@noicebaddietrez5204]

OMGGG U ARE SOO UNDERRATED🥰😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you!! I'm really new and have been researching KZbin stuff for years, so I'm happy with the content I'm currently making and hope to I'm prove as well!

[@koreanature]

Wow, My best friend, Wonderful video dear. I enjoyed watching. Hope to see you soon...

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Hope to see you back on another video! 😉

[@Eli_JK]

This channel deserves more subs with the intro and production value/editing alone

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thanks so much for the kind words! That makes the time I put into them really feel worth it! 🥺

[@angstybreadstyx1242]

I’m pretty sure the fabric used for the squishmalllows is Minky fabric!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you for your input! I tried using a fabric that was most accessible in stores and with lots of colors around the country, but wasn't sure about which exact fabric to use. I'm a beginner sewer, so I appreciate the advice!! 👍

[@Pixie-k6c]

I know that this is an older video but I’m curious about what particular software you used for the design portion of making this? I’m seriously excited about giving this a try

[@gwiiins9456]

BRO 200+ SUBS SO UNDERRATED!!! U NEED 100M its so cute and amazing im also learning how to make my own squishmallow but didnt turn out so good-

[@artmadewithsoul]

Haha thank you! 200 subs is still a big milestone for me! I'm glad you think I need more. Means I'm doing a good job with my videos! ✌️ And you got this! These were my first ones and there are definitely mistakes, but I learned a lot from making them! I'm sure you'll make ones you're proud of soon! 😼

[@mepommier]

Love this tutorial

[@artmadewithsoul]

Ahh thank you for watching!!! ♥️

[@ManiacTenshiMakenshi]

This is so super helpful and also just fun to watch, thank you so much! :)

[@lucie3253]

Wow

[@artmadewithsoul]

Owen Wilson: "wow"

[@scissor_w_gwen]

i love this!!! gonna try and make one asap, will take long tho because i'll be sewing by hand as sewing machines can be quite pricey!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Good luck! Tag my if you ever post it on social media! I would love to see your custom! Embroidery by hand is a lit more accurate, but it takes forever! And you'd be surprised at the deals you can find on used sewing machines! The one in the video we bought used for $35!

[@bina_two]

AMAZING!! Thank you so much for making this WONDERFUL video! So creative!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Ahhh thank you so much for watching it! ♥️😊

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

These turned out amazing!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰

[@yaelc]

Ok, this is already a few levels above everyone else.🤯 I just bought it! And see what comes out!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you for buying the pattern! Good luck! Feel free to tag me when you make it! I'd love to see what you come up with! ☺️

[@artmadewithsoul]

Comment what kind of custom squishmallow you'd want to be made!

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

Crash Bandicoot is my favourite video game character, not sure how well he'd translate into a Squishmallow but I think it would be fun to make him!

[@artmadewithsoul]

@@ShintogaDeathAngel omg idk how you would turn that snout into a 2D embroidery, but I think that would sell well! Imagine if they sold official video game characters! They would sell out!

[@JustBeCreative99]

Wonderfully done! If your budget ever allows it you should invest in an embroidery machine :))

[@artmadewithsoul]

Omg yes! I have been thinking about getting one for years! I would love to sell patches or stuffed animals! Maybe someday! 💭

[@lencorcino9058]

Your video is so well thought, easy to follow, informative and structure well. I give you a huge amount of credit. Your video and crafting are well done. Please keep it up. I also love that you tell others practice build confidence. Your video is encouraging too.

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you so much! My goal was to make the ultimate custom squishmallow video that was easy to follow and something I wish I had when I was making mine. So I'm glad people are finding it really useful! I hope it helps people build many squishmallow babies! Thank you for your kind words and watching the video! ☺️

[@susanlloyd503]

Your are amazing! Ur so underated. Keep it up

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you Susan! You're amazing for commenting and watching! Thank you for the support! I'm just getting started! 💪

[@SunshineSuzieQ]

Great tutorial! Your attention to detail is fantastic!!!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you so much! I was studying so many of our squishmallows around the house! 🤓

[@ameera1400]

What fabric are you using

[@maggotsinmysoul]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you!!! 🥺

[@_cant.live.without.my.cats_]

I love sqishmallows but I am not at all able to do this. You are very underrated! You should sell squashmallows!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you for the compliment! 💕 It would be fun to design and sell some, but I think without an embroidery machine it would just take so much time! Maybe someday! 🥺

[@_cant.live.without.my.cats_]

@@artmadewithsoul yeah that would be hard, though I have never seen this close to a real squishmallow. So if you ever do start a business I would totally support it.

[@artmadewithsoul]

@@_cant.live.without.my.cats_ I'll definitly announce it, if I ever do!

[@_cant.live.without.my.cats_]

:)

[@kaitlynnpoindexter2629]

What kind of sewing machine are you using? I don't have one and was curious about which to buy.

[@artmadewithsoul]

I actually bought mine second hand and it's a very old machine they don't make new anymore! I got this one for $35 used, so as long as you know it's in good condition, I would save money if you're new to sewing. I like the brother brand of sewing machines because of how easy they are to use and how many stitch settings they have. There's also a lot of tutorials for them, so it's easy to learn.

[@kaitlynnpoindexter2629]

@@artmadewithsoul thanks so much! 😊

[@Cosmo.s_YT]

I love the DnD dragon! I have a DnD club at school and it’s so fun! I’m gonna make a custom squishmallow this summer so this was a super helpful video! Best tutorial video ever! All the others I’ve seen don’t have audio.

[@artmadewithsoul]

Woah that sounds awesome! I know Jordan would be jealous! 🤭 Thank you for the kind words! Good luck with your custom! Tag me if you end up making one! I'd love to see what you create from this video! If you have any other questions feel free to message me too! 🤗

[@Cosmo.s_YT]

Okay! I liked that DnD dragon so much I might have to make 2 customs!

[@artmadewithsoul]

@@Cosmo.s_YT yesssss a dragon army!!!!

[@ameera1400]

@artmadewithsoul what fabric are you using

[@artmadewithsoul]

We wereing using no pill fleece. It was the right amount of stretch and the easiest to find in a bunch of colors

[@ameera1400]

@@artmadewithsoul ty

[@ameera1400]

@@artmadewithsoul can you use felt

[@ameera1400]

@@artmadewithsoulcan you use felt

[@artmadewithsoul]

@@ameera1400 you can, but you won't get that stretchy squishmallow feel. But the shape and idea would be the same!

[@sapphrose]

Thank you for this video. Well done!!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you for watching it! I was a lot of fun to make!

[@sapphrose]

@@artmadewithsoul you've definitely inspired me to attempt to make my own. does your pattern include the wings??

[@artmadewithsoul]

Unfortunately it does not, but it was easy to just hold the paper pattern out and draw the wings next to to for size

[@sapphrose]

@@artmadewithsoul ok another question, can the pattern be enlarged to make a 16 in squismallow?

[@artmadewithsoul]

Yessss! The pattern was actually copied from a 5 inch and scales up to a 10, so you could easily scale it up to a 16 inch! I would suggest measuring a 16 inch squishmallow to get the real size to scale the pattern to

[@Red-40]

This is amazing! Wow!

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you so much! 🙈

[@pearly-orchids]

bruh how do you only have 550 subs?!?! you should have a LOT more also, i was wondering, since i don't have a sewing machine, and i usually sew by hand, could i do it? (sorry it might be a stupid question to ask lol). if i could, should i do a certain stitch? bc i really want a clean line, and don't want it to look like it was sewn by hand. :))

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you for the kind words! 💕 I'm still very new to KZbin, but I'm slowly growing! Just gonna keep making videos I enjoy and hope people enjoy them too! 💪 I would think hand sewing should be fine or even fabric glue would work! As for the stitch, a straight stitch would work for the sides and I used a ladder stitch for attaching the pieces together without a seam! Let me know how it goes and tag me if you end up making something! I'd love to see it! 💙

[@pearly-orchids]

​@@artmadewithsoul thank you so much! i was just wondering if there was a certain stitch i should use :)) and i was shocked you didn't have at LEAST 200k! your videos are so helpful and amazing!

[@artmadewithsoul]

@@pearly-orchids I was using a straight stitch for the whole plush and a zigzag stitch for all the free embroidery! And maybe someday I'll get there! Until then, I'm glad my videos are good for even a couple of people! ☺️

[@Sabsvlogs12]

Wow this is masterpieces you should have a squish mellow store

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you! I think it would be fun to come up with new concepts for squishmallow!

[@Sabsvlogs12]

Np

[@Sabsvlogs12]

I think you should do a Disney+ design squish mellows

[@artmadewithsoul]

@@Sabsvlogs12 ohh that could be fun! I've been seeing a lot of squishmallow modifications to make new characters! Maybe I can do that instead of making them from scratch!

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

I bought the pattern and it keeps printing with the mock pattern over the pattern even tho it doesn't show up on the pdf

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Also what software do you use to print it

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Nevermind the software we were using was showing it badly

[@artmadewithsoul]

Hi there, thank you for bringing it to my attention! I had no idea it was being weird and I'll reupload the file for future purchases. I've sent you an email reply, so I hope that helps and that you can print the pattern without any issues! :)

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@artmadewithsoul thank you so much I hope you have a great day/night much love 💜💜🤗🤗🤗

[@tobyastro7194]

Nice

[@artmadewithsoul]

*clicks tongue* noice! 😎

[@madisonhiller3275]

I bought the pdf for the template and it doesn’t work :( it’s not letting me print properly is this a common occurrence or is my computer just weird?

[@artmadewithsoul]

Hi Madison, I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem... If it's the sewing pattern you're having problems with, when I go into my printer setting, make sure you select the "Tile Large Pages" this will make it print at the correct sizing and over 6 printer pages. Hopes this helps and let me know if you have any other problems! :) -Soul

[@madisonhiller3275]

@@artmadewithsoul it actually is still showing what I assume are the original procreate sketches. :/ not sure why fiddled around for half an hour and my printer just didn’t have a setting to print it properly 😭

[@artmadewithsoul]

@@madisonhiller3275 Hi Madison! There are three files that come with the downloadable package. One is from procreate for designing the concept and the "Squashmellow_Pattern.PDF" is the actual sewing pattern! And as far as printing, I'm not sure... Programs are so weird about printing sometimes... I would suggest looking up the program and searching how to print out on tiles? If I know a pattern is small when I print it out, I just trace around it with a huge even margin to make the pattern bigger. I hope this helps!

[@lottalolipop]

Awesome 👏

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you! ✌️☺️

[@SoWhat59]

What is illustrator?

[@FabulousaAliya]

Where are the eyes on a standard squish in relation to the 8.75" line on the pattern? EX: 3" from the top of the line and 2" left/ right horizontally for each eye.

[@artmadewithsoul]

From the top of the pattern it's 4.25" down and it's 1.3" left/right of the 8.75" line. These are measurements to the center of the eyes. What I did to get the exact distance on the eyes is I took a piece of paper and placed it over a real squishmallows face and then taking a pencil I rubbed it over the paper. (Kinda like making a pencil leaf rubbing.) Then I took that rubbing and cut out the circles for the eyes and mouth and placed it onto my fabric at that 4.25" height. Hope that helps and happy crafting!

[@FabulousaAliya]

@@artmadewithsoul Thank you so much! I don't have one of my own, so when I went to do it myself I just had to reverse engineer it from your video. This makes it much easier 😅My sister will appreciate having a squish with normal eyes lol

[@artmadewithsoul]

@@FabulousaAliya no problem! I hope it turns out great! Tag me if you ever post it to social media! I would love to see the crafts everyone makes from my tutorials!

[@Xanthess30]

I cannot get the pdf to print properly. Please help 😭

[@artmadewithsoul]

Hi there! 👋🏻 Some people have said if you try and print by right clicking and then printing without opening, it doesn't print right... if you open the document into a PDF reader and then print through that, it fixes the printing problem! If you're having another issue let me know through my email and we can try to problem solve together! 😊 Thanks for buying the template! 🤗

[@Annaskylee13]

Why were the tags blurred

[@artmadewithsoul]

They had some personal information about me and my family so we didn't want to dox ourselves! 🫠

[@kjsauser3300]

WAS THAT SPYRO THE DRAGON?????

[@artmadewithsoul]

Haha omg how did you know! 😂

[@kaitlinr8237]

did you did a cat one

[@artmadewithsoul]

I have not! I feel like there are already a lot of cat squishmallows out there. I think I'd want to make special custom ones.

[@kaitlinr8237]

@@artmadewithsoul ok like went

[@Amm.Climbs]

Why bother making a counterfeit tag though? It completely makes it seem like a fake rather than a custom artistic creation

[@artmadewithsoul]

That was the point! :) When they unwrapped these and when others see them I want them to think they are real. Which brings up the conversation starter that they aren't! I wanted them to be able to stand up next to other squishmallows on the shelf. I wanted to challenge myself to make something as close to store bought as possible with stuff I could get from a normal store/make at home. It was a fun learning experience and we had them fooled for a couple of seconds! It was well worth the effort. Trying to recreate a product can be an art form in itself. :)

[@thomasprust8815]

Noooooooooooooooooooooo

[@artmadewithsoul]

Yeessssssss

[@destineet4771]

your talent never ceases to amaze me dude what the HECK 😭🫶🏽

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you for your kind words! 🙈 I can thank my stubbornness to do it yourself for all my skills I've learned! 😂

[@68_al.468]

HERE Before you blow up! What an amazing video. I haven’t laughed so much and at the same time was so intrigued how detailed this project was. I would be so happy if I got a gift like this, it’s so personal. Props to ya🥹👋

[@artmadewithsoul]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad that my jokes made someone other than my girlfriend laugh! And those gifts are proudly being displayed above the living room TV, so everyone can see them everyday! 😉