Plush-o-Rama: Curious Creatures for Immature Adults

By Linda Kopp

What's the big new phenomenon, with legions of devotees? Making lovable stuffed monsters! Influenced by the popularity of Japanese anim 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 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. ?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579908780
• ISBN13: 9781579908782
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Super Cute

This is a supercute book, I'm so glad I got it. I feel much more inspired to take on my own projects. The directions look pretty easy to follow, and I'm practically a beginner, I've not sewed since I graduated highschool.

Fun-o-Rama!

Even if you don't sew or you do sew but don't even intend to make these critters, this is a way fun book! Buy it! Everytime I walk past it I'm absolutely compelled to pick it up and flip through it again. Each creature is introduced with a description of their "personalities." Basic sewing instructions and patterns are provided. Short bios of the contributing crafts people are included. This book will make you grin no matter...

Fun with sewing

Imaginative and adventurous sewing, great projects to share with family ( mother/daughter projects). Quirky enough for preteens/teens and environmentally friendly, several projects are made with recycled clothing and/or materials. Anyone with a sense of humor would love one of these projects as a gift. The templates and ideas keep you thinking and planning more sewing projects. Great idea!!!!

A book full of fun

I had to have this book. It is so much fun. If you love to sew things that are just a little odd or kinda funky you need this book. There are 30 projects for fun plush creatures. Each creature has a materials list with instructions and full size patterns (no running to the copy place to enlarge, gatta love that). Want to know who came up with these cool designs? No problem at the end of the book you can read about a hand...