Plush-o-Rama: Curious Creatures for Immature Adults
by Linda Kopp
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What’s the big new phenomenon, with legions of devotees? Making lovable stuffed monsters! Influenced by the popularity of Japanese anim#65533; and video game culture, urban illustration and design, and the do-it-yourself craft movement, these designer plush toys are everywhere--even museum stores. Yet they’re simple to sew. Just take fabric, a needle and thread, and stuffing, combine a touch of cuteness with a dash of utter weirdness, and you’ve got one of the oddest, most irresistible show more creatures ever. And these 30+ projects--including furry, green-lipped Monkey; Greggles, who sports a coif of tentacles; and flirtatious Polly, who has her three eyes on every guy--are as much at home in a trendy loft studio as in a child’s room. They’re unabashedly handmade, but bold, colorful, and very modern. A thorough Basics section provides all the fundamentals, from fabric selection to stitches to the ins and outs of the construction process. And, as a bonus, there’s a handful of profiles of select plush designers with photos of their work. show lessTags
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Very imaginative and creative. As a fairly new sewer, I wish there would have been more patterns (several of my favorites simply said "make pattern based on picture), but the sewing stitch guide was very clear and helpful compared to most similar books. A great creativity kick-starter for me!
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- 745.5924 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Decorations & Handicrafts / Calligraphy Handicrafts Making specific objects Toys, models, miniatures, related objects Soft toys
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