Sewing STUFFED ANIMALS | Making PLUSHIES!

Hii! In today's video, I worked on sewing stuffed animals. I make my own custom plush using a sewing pattern template.
Sewing Pattern / Template: media.immediate.co.uk/volatil...
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[@bellamena]

MY BOOK: ✨Draw Your Journal amzn.to/3o2f56L

[@thiadarque5450]

Your cat is so cute so is your elephant and bunny

[@bestofthebeck4630]

Marissa: I prefer the seemless look Also marissa: I want to be able to see the seems

[@bellamena]

LOL *When you change your mind mid-way through the voiceover* 👁 👄👁

[@49lucky]

I swear I'm just loving these videos not only do I learn I'm laughing my a** off.

[@spoonoftheuniverse7233]

Such a fun video!

[@bellamena]

Ah thanks! Glad you like the concept :)

[@batstitchinsane3607]

Smooth minky is my go to for plushies. I'd also recommend using the ladder stitch to attach limbs and what not. XD you can also do button joints in plushies like that :) I make plushies as my main source of income XD been doing this for over ten years. So if ya ever need any tips hmu.

[@bellamena]

Ah wow thank you for the tips! I'm definitely new to making plushies and will likely have to explore a bit more before I get good at it. Appreciate it!

[@batstitchinsane3607]

@@bellamena no problem, I highly recommend looking up the artist choly knight. She has a TON of free patterns and had really good tutorials. I legit can't recommend her enough to beginners. She even has difficulty ratings for each plush. :)

[@GothBarbie3000]

Soft & Minky sells like gang busters for plushies!

[@kayladewbre]

I'm also making a plushie well from a game ofc. His name is catnap, but im making a plushienof him in my style even though I'm new and young like young. I already got his pattern and stunff I'm gonna wait tmmr since my grandma is getting me stuffing and a sewing kit. I also have a question can you sew felt? I was just wondering😅

[@Allegrenix]

Some maybe obvious tips: Use pins! If you’re sewing two pieces of fabric together, pin them together. So like pin the edge of the head gusset to the edge of the side of the head, pin the edges of the foot bottom to the foot leg, if you got two arm pieces, pin them together. Just pin everything! And you can just stop to take them out as you sew. And pin limbs onto the body as you sew them into place. Pin, pin, pin! It’s no different from when you’re sewing clothing together. Always trim your seam allowances off when you’re done sewing. It’ll make for smoother seams when you flip the plush right side out and stuff. You’ll get a lot less puckering especially on any curved places. Use a stuffing stick to stuff those small limbs. Most bags of poly-fil will include one, if not you can use a chop stick to do so (or should I say “sew”) For the future: Working with faux fur. You can’t use scissors to cut it because you’ll also cut the hairs too. You have to trace your pattern pieces on the back and essentially slice through the back of the fabric using like a box cutter, and you want your blade to be nice and sharp. Once done and you’ve flipped the sewn together pieces out, you’re going to have to take a brush (cat brush works great) and brush out the seams to pull out the hairs that got trapped when sewing, and it’ll be at that point where you can’t see the thread. Working with minky: If possible cut the pieces outside. Why? Minky fluff. If it’s too cold outside, then after cutting your pieces out, shake them out side or over a trash can and watch the little snowstorm. It’ll make for easier clean up.

[@melsterifficmama1808]

All excellent tips!

[@bellamena]

Wow thank you so much!!

[@MidnightXRanma]

Tip: if you have to stuff a gap that small next time use the back of a pencil ,pen , paint brush (just from my experience it makes things easier because I’ve done that by accident before too)

[@bellamena]

Oooo! This is a great tip!

[@SunKissedPeach]

8:25 watching the thread pull through was very satisfying

[@bellamena]

Ah nicee

[@TJ-solideogloria]

I recommend trimming the excess seam allowance to create a crisper edge when you you inside them out. 😊 good luck on all your projects! “Seam Allowance: The small space of fabric between the raw edge and where the seam is sewn. Common seam allowances range from ¼ inch to 5/8 inch...”

[@Raccoon_30396]

Cool

[@bellamena]

😄

[@zmythos]

I don't know much about sewing myself but from all the costubers/historical fashion tubers I've watched, I think what would've helped the head look less narrow would've been if the top piece had some seam allowance, so less of the fabric width would be eaten up by when you attach it to the sidepieces. Making plushies by hand is probably kinda different tho so obviously take this with a grain of salt. 😅

[@bellamena]

Yes, I honestly agree!! I felt like the head/neck did end up looking too thin and I'd like to try a different pattern next time !!

[@batstitchinsane3607]

Another issue is the fabric had no stretch to it. Most plush fabrics have a good deal of stretch and that allows for more stuffing, to get that full rounded shape :)

[@mayakurowska1003]

so cute so exited to watch the video and so happy to be this earlyy!!

[@bellamena]

Hi Maya! Ah yay! Hope you like it!

[@gracehiggs9208]

Hello I can’t wait to watch this video I haven’t been watching your videos lately we have been redecorated are house so I haven’t had time to watch much KZbin but I’m ready to go again and start watching your videos I can’t wait I know you alway make such cute designs and you are an inspiration to so many people out there and you are just so fun to watch your creations come to life

[@bellamena]

Hii! Ah wow! redecorating a house is definitely a huge endeavor. I'm happy you're getting back into the videos on my channel now! so happy you're liking the videos :)

[@dulainey9453]

For the "pinky opening" try using a chopstick or something like that, a lot easier and won't agitate your finger :)

[@16taysia]

I love it, they’re so cute you did great!! 😊🥰

[@bellamena]

Thank you Taysia!!

[@Liezel-d7t]

Those are such cute fabric colors I cant find colors like that.

[@bellamena]

They're at the Dollar Tree if you have one of those by you!

[@Liezel-d7t]

@@bellamena Thank You !!!

[@Liezel-d7t]

I haven't seen anyone use a safety pin I will be trying that!

[@bellamena]

Ah nice!!

[@rebelrosegirl8854]

You are amazing

[@bellamena]

you're amazing!

[@deanashearer5560]

Love the the way you give the instructions. Thank you!

[@darkninjafirefox]

I love the bear so much! I was taught to use a sewing machine but am more comfortable hand sewing for personal projects

[@bellamena]

Ah wow, that's awesome!

[@larawrobel54]

Amazing

[@bellamena]

Thanks!

[@larawrobel54]

@@bellamena no problem

[@Cozycrochetbyemmy]

Love your vids

[@bellamena]

Hi Carlie!! Thank you!!

[@Cozycrochetbyemmy]

Thank you for replying can I have a shootout next time sorry

[@jeanshelbybooks4154]

My daughter and I really enjoyed watching this! I hope you do more. 😊

[@CassieAura]

The bear turned out so cute!!! I’m in love with this colour combo ❤

[@TinFoilAlien51]

Armadillo!!! It looks like a cute Armadillo!

[@Bamdeidz]

Please more plushie and sewing videos! I love how you explained even the simplest stuff (haha get it)

[@yaranahmo1088]

I love how you said that you aren't you're pro and then you showed us that you are so talented!

[@bellamena]

Haha thanks

[@ifasyafia]

Marissa, you're one of those people are literally the definition of multi Talented! The plushie is so cute! It's such in good quality, especially this was your first time! Bellamena has done it again! 🤧✨💜💛✨

[@xixisally668]

The bear was just so cute, I loved all the effort you pit into this!

[@Taracinablue]

Aw, what a fun project! Looks like the old-fashioned style of teddy bear with the narrower head--I can just picture that in my grandma's log cabin. =)

[@-ArtsyAxolotl-]

This is sooooo cute! Love the craftyness! ❤🎉

[@slime_quest]

you should sew the largest plushie you possibly can, I'd live for that 💗

[@Clos_art]

It turned out so adorable, I have always wanted to try things like this!! ☺

[@ellenballas-ashbay1170]

You did a really good job with the embroidery!!

[@NatalieLugoSantos]

So cute!

[@CharlotteHuether]

I love it! It’s so cute. This makes me want to learn how to sew and use a sewing machine

[@erikamarie5535]

It's so cute! You sew really well! 👍

[@annalea1522]

Oh my goodness!!! I love this so much!!! Your talent knows no end! You’re awesome ❤

[@bellamena]

Ah thanks!! I'm so happy you liked the video concept :)

[@Cintheeuh]

oooohhhh another series with marissa, yussss pleaseeee 🙌🏽❤️ i can't sew squat for the life of me HAHAHAH 😂 so i enjoy watching others create masterpieces ☺️ loved the plushie marissa, wickedly cuteee 😍 can't wait for more. hella excited ❤️

[@JayofallTrades]

That template is more advanced than what I've done. My church will do bears for children in the hospital and its just basically two peices in the shape of a bear then sewn and stuffed. then they sew buttons on for eyes. I love teddy bears and this is awesome. I like the crafters square fabric. I use them to sew dog toys. From an amateur seamstress point of view, I did notice that you didn't leave room around the template for seam allowance. That's always important with a pattern to follow. Also if you are making a curved object once sewn you can snip up to the seam some fringe on the inside in order for it to keep its shape form. You can hand sew using a ladder stitch to make the edges seamless.

[@evilredcaboose]

This is soooooo cute!!!!

[@policemenpolicemen3959]

Great job in starting something new!

[@esthermchugh5123]

I am so glad you have gotten back into sewing on camera. I remember once I accused you of being to much like Moriah Elizabeth because of the squishy makeovers and the style you where doing and you where like no go and watch some of my older videos so I did and I happened to watch your old sewing videos. I eneded up apologising to you about what I said and now I am one of your biggest fans. Everytime you post up a new video I say yay! And click on your videos immediately. However I was starting to wonder about your sewing and was like I would love some more sewing videos. Anyways this was an awesome video and you did a great job at sewing a plushie for the first time. I absolutely think your teddy is super cute and can't wait to see you do more sewing videos again!!!

[@yogibell3063]

Thank you so much for this!

[@mckenzieeliza]

I love him! He's so cute! He could totally be a villager on Animal Crossing! You're making me want to make my own teddy bears now too. 😂 You need to show us like a shelf or something where all your custom plushies are sat together. ❤

[@tinabilledeaux7033]

I missed your channel! Cute teddy bear! Fun to watch, I would watch more like this.

[@bellamena]

Hii! Ah thanks! I'm glad you liked the video concept. I def want to do more like this :)

[@Bruna-bf5ij]

fr u are an amazing teacher

[@theonlyyoutuberever970]

I love your bear It looks so cute you are so good at sewing I wish I was good at art and sewing like you

[@Stinkytime]

what a coincidence! i sewed my first plushie last night!

[@mayakurowska1003]

the bear turned out adorable !!

[@bellamena]

Thnaks Maya!

[@lilbits5025]

I hope sewing plushies becomes a series!!

[@erikshappywife]

More Draw Your Journal ..PLEASEEEEEE🙏 because I am buying one and would love to see you do yours, first!!!

[@reneedearing1046]

Very cute!

[@bellamena]

Thanks :)

[@jat6748]

They're all so cute

[@bellamena]

Thanks!

[@KatyCornerDesigns]

Adorable! My daughter is now asking me to sew some stuffies 🥰 I’ll make a video and post them if I actually manage to find time to sew one 😅

[@scarletwitch-cy1463]

It's so adorable 😍❤️

[@bellamena]

Thanks😄

[@Yoshi_3869]

Creative idea!

[@bellamena]

Thanks! So glad you like the video concept!

[@MarinaAstraAngel]

It's cute. To help with stuffing small holes I use a chopstick or a rounded pen and push the stuffing in with that. Fake fur looks really good as well as minky which both hide sticking well. I'm also guessing the pattern may have expected you to use a more stretchy material to take better shape in the head.

[@mirandaperkins3244]

So cute! I see piglet a little bit

[@erikshappywife]

Cute🧸❤️

[@darrenwanamaker3326]

That is so cool

[@bellamena]

Thanks

[@shannon_cutecreationsbyS]

🐻 good job! you should do more sewing videos in the future!

[@agmedley2563]

It’s so so cute 🥺 I love the stitches. 🧸 ♥ It needs a name.

[@brookehatcher5939]

I think you should definitely make more sewing plushy videos

[@pipiunkakienpipikakaland-hc1vr]

Its very cute!!Please sew more toys!!🥰🥰

[@puckborg]

It is just a combination of Roo and Piglet. So adorable

[@M0SSE4TER]

its exactly like piglet just as a bear

[@russelsmith633]

Mariah Elizabeth super fun to see you work together

[@julissajuarez8027]

Cool so cute 🤗🤗🥰

[@bellamena]

Thanks :)

[@AnastaciaZhuk]

The teddy bear looks really cute! You did an amazing job ❤ That's the kind of toy I'd have loved to have as a kid :)

[@bellamena]

Thank you 🤗!

[@AnastaciaZhuk]

@@bellamena 🥰

[@catmomjill]

You did really well with the face!!

[@Sunshine-jy9ro]

Matching thread would make it look more seamless 🙂 and I think your bear turned out super cute!!!

[@bellamena]

True!! And thanks :)😄

[@Sunshine-jy9ro]

@@bellamena I'm sure you thought of it after but if anyone else is confused maybe it can help lol

[@sarastepp2705]

Very cute

[@bellamena]

Thanks!!

[@annagambill9885]

So cute

[@bellamena]

Thanks Anna!

[@tonyabeane8297]

I really enjoyed this video!!

[@bellamena]

Hi Tonya!! Ah yay! I'm so glad you like the concept!

[@thesistersclubhouse6684]

it's sooooooo cute 😍

[@slime_quest]

GREAT video, you gave me the sewing bug

[@valeriegoshawk3240]

I love her videosssssss

[@bellamena]

Thanks!!😄

[@DebbieSp19]

Teddy bear is so cute!!! Do more please ❤️

[@laliecrafts]

I just looked at doing hand embroidery then your video popped up. I need to learn how to sew😊 BTW you taught me something 🎉

[@bellamena]

Hi Lalie! Aw wow! That is awesome! Sewing is really fun and def worth learning if you're interested in it :)

[@laliecrafts]

@Bellamena Thank you for your reply. Yes I'm definitely going to. It looks complicated when you sew multiple sheets together. But I guess practice and guidance makes for improvement 😊😅

[@PaintedMamaBear]

I feel like she needs to be holding something! You should definitely see her a cute little toy of her own to hold. Or maybe even a flower PR desert. So her arms are floating oddly.

[@amiraadnan]

Cuteeeee

[@bellamena]

Thanks!

[@LeahDBarr]

So Cute :)

[@bellamena]

Thanks Leah :)

[@nayelilopez8826]

🐻🐻 Love ur vids!!

[@bellamena]

Thanks Nayeli!

[@Blue93737]

I love your videos!

[@bellamena]

Thank you!

[@Blue93737]

@@bellamena np!

[@JackalopeBunny]

Alot of times when I make a plushie I hand sew it. I've made a couple, it takes alot longer, but I like doing it more. I have a sewing machine but no place to use it lol. Anyways when it comes to the hands/arms I make one normal and one mirrored, ie facing the other way.. that way both arms dont look the same and you can cut thumbs. I've ended up making so many mistakes when I mirror the pattern and end up with two arms that look the same. I like using minky myself and yes you do end up using more stuffing then you think. Best way is to take a small portion and fluff it some before stuffing you can end up using less. Hemostats btw come in handy when dealing with small openings or a small wooden stick, I forget what it's called but the polyfill I buy comes with one for free.

[@Apostolic401]

yay

[@meg2831]

Turned out pretty cute. I'd love to see what you could do with better fabric.

[@bellamena]

Thank you!! 😊

[@MaddieAndRosannaGachaLife]

I Have Never Been This Early

[@bellamena]

Ahh yay! hiii

[@MaddieAndRosannaGachaLife]

@@bellamena OMG HII 😁😁😁

[@joyduve-browning]

I love it but the only thing I would do differently is do the seems around the feet too 🙂

[@foxy-nijimura]

Looks like pooh bears gf lol. But as a stuffed animal collector totally not a haorder lmao i think this is really amazing the only stuffed animals i can make are weird creatures or sock cats lol you did amazing for your first time

[@bellamena]

Haha true! It does kind of look like it could be a Winnie the pooh character 😂😂

[@kimberlie127]

Make sure the fur is not too thick it can ruin your machine. Also get a recommended stronger needle to sew thread

[@bellamena]

Oo! Thank you for the tips!! I'm going to try to get fur this week, and now I guess I'll make sure to get a stronger needle as well. Thanks!

[@PZW_]

Where did you get this template? I would love to use it to try this! Your plush came out so cute!!!

[@herothebard]

This looks like one of the first Winnie-The-Pooh toys because I’m pretty sure they did a similar pattern.

[@bellamena]

It totally does!

[@clintmartin7552]

The inside of the ear, is called "The iner ear"! Hope that helped you.

[@melindarivera6598]

I'm 40 years old and I've never once until today heard someone say "inside them out". I've only ever heard it said "turn them inside out".

[@phoebedonlan6795]

Yay I am one of the first

[@bellamena]

Hii!

[@rebelrosegirl8854]

First

[@bellamena]

hiiii

[@Alice-yq6yy]

Where can I find more of her sewing videos? 🐻 Couldn't find a playlist for it

[@bellamena]

I dont think I have a playlist for it but they should be the DIY playlist or the thrift flip playlist :)

[@Alice-yq6yy]

@@bellamena Thanks! Those videos are great! I hope you do more thrift flips in the future ❤

[@safabi3401]

Plz make another vedio like this one plz

[@cindylambert4212]

What size is bear love it