For all your cuddly pone needs!
Post pics of your new plush or progress you've made on your current plush project!
I wonder how long it'll take before we get plush of each alternate timeline mane 6
>Plush makers list (update me more plz)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nGiLeaAqN7EmXYQoLHklgYXnjuPe3mHvWbiHW_WPzZg/edit
Guides:
>Mare Pattern
http://i.imgur.com/3qnqSiL.png
>Step by Step instructrions
http://imgur.com/a/eLPmP
>Lewd Instructions
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ATHzkeJLr1l6JulzQXRm3bIhYPjuSfjcNsExaXsFQxM/edit
>Mane & Tail Tutorial
http://voodoo-tiki.deviantart.com/art/Pony-Mane-and-Tail-Tutorial-422375776
>How to clean your plushie & remove mayo
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Minky-Plush-Washing-Guide-526558030
http://clopaholic.deviantart.com/art/Removing-Mayonnaise-from-a-Plushie-478146400
All NSFW pics go in the >>>/trash/
>>25598988
>not linking previous thread >>25509238
>>25599097
dammit it's always something
please accept this progress pic of my waifu as an apology, senpai
woah woah woah which 4des are shipping and why the fuck did it take two years?
>>25599214
what rock have you been living under?
Rarity was seen as being shipped first, but no one here as posted proof that she's been through the mail
Rainbow Dash (OPs pic)
Fluttershy >>25578944
AJ was announced and put up for pre-order within the last 48 hours
idk about the rest though
as far as why it took so long, who the fuck knows?
>>25599294
Stopped giving a shit when they didn't deliver years ago
>>25599214
There has been confirmation of people receiving Fluttershy, Rainbow, and Rarity.
4de just announced that they are shipping AJ, but I don't think anyone has her yet.
I don't know why it took 2 years but 4de is finally shipping pre-orders now.
The only place that currently lists some 4de as "in stock" is Amazon, every other vendor currently has them listed as "pre-order" with TBD shipping date.
unf unf unf
yada yada yada
ponk ponk ponk
when's a stram?
plush stallions
Part 2 of the the tail stream. Setting up now.picarto.tv/partygrunt
Finally the plush thread is back. Thanks, OP!
>>25599852
You're welcome~how many people have actually bothered to make a plush thread? Doesn't seem like many want to?
>>25599294
>>25599318
And winged Twilights.
>>25599871
I made several in a row back when the lewd plush talk started, but someone has been managing to make a new one before I get to lately, no biggie>tfw I helped start this new era of plush threads
>>25599940
>Twilights being lewd
kek
I already have OG wingless Twilight. Not sure if I should get a winged Twi once the shipping dust settles.
I never bought any winged Twi merchandise, but the winged Twi are pretty cute.
>>25599871
Its the bystander effect, we all just assume someone else will make it to avoid the pressure of being the first one.
>>25599945
it truly is a golden age of plush waifus, friend
thank you
>>25600021
i was guilty of it too, until this thread
I'd love to get some merch, but my parents would probably kick me out.
>>25600017
It is pretty nice sitting here caressing her wings. they're so damned soft.
>>25599390
That is HOT. I watched the stream, such a big tail!
Oh, hey, plush thread. I've been purposefully avoiding because I've been feeling so guilty about being slow.
But, I've got a few things done now--nowhere near caught up, though.
>>25600852
nice
KEEP IT UP MANG
>>25600852
She's beautiful! I really really love the way faux fur looks.
Do you guys recommend closed or open wings for the new Twilight 4de plushies?
>>25601393
I personally like the closed winged version better. It's all about preference.
i still love this AJ
>>25602289
>skeptical AJ
love it
who made it?
pg 8 in 35 min?
the fuck is happening?
so kawaii :3
I need a plush of Fluttershy or Trixie that is cheap but well made. Any suggestions?
>>25603175
awesome!
how tall is she? (to the top of her head, not ears)
and how tall are her eyes?
>>25603785
I believe the 4DE Fluttershy is starting to ship, so at 25 bucks that's probably the best deal on a good one. They will eventually get around to Trixie but that could be a while so if arrogant blue unicorns are your thing you'd have to look elsewhere.
>>25603785
Build-a-Bear is probably your best bet. The hair isn't that great but they're cuddly and soft beyond belief. Might wanna hurry, though. Rumor has it Build-a-Bear is retiring the MLP line sometime soon.
>>25603785
4de, but there'll be a wait, try amazon if you want a cheap flutters
>>25603810
30'' to the top of her head. She will be 36 to 40 inches total when her hair materializes.
the eyes are 5 and 1/2 inches tall
>>25604042
hmmm
EP I believe is doing RD's eyes at 6 inches tall
wanted to make sure I get the pattern size right
>>25604153
Are they standard eyes or bedroom eyes? Other LS Dashie guy here.
>>25604232
Bedroom, of course
>>25604263
Nice. 6 inch eyes, I really want to see this DIY come together.
>>25600852
How can I order one?
>>25604782
I think http://equinepalette.deviantart.com/ is the artist who made this. You have to ask her.
>>25599940
why is her eye so fucking low on her head
>>25602375
fireflytwinkletoes
>>25604313
also gonna have a Sunset Shimmer Beanie plush from her too!
Postin' Plush
>>25603963
Where can I find that one?
>>25603965
Really? I had no idea build-a-bear even sold pony toys
>>25605153
http://www.buildabear.com/shopping/search/My_Little_Pony/g/?skip=0
they already have retired Dash
when did Zecora show up?
---
anyone else know what other pones they're doing that with?
>>25605206
They retired Princess Luna pretty damn quick
>>25605064
Nice!
>>25605153
4DE sells them right off their website, I think they are also available on ToyWiz and sometimes Amazon.
>>25605045
the lyro is not bad either
>>25598988
Mine is sitting in the mailroom of my old apartment complex cause 4DE didn't update when I changed my delivery address like 6 months ago.
Pretty excited, I want to get her a little collar.
>>25605770
aw, I hope she's warm while she waits to get to her new home
>>25605808
I just hope the new tenants in my old apartment didn't go to the mailroom and open the box yesterday
>>25605830
it's a federal crime to open someone elses mail
>>25605770
A collar? That sounds kinky.
>>25605865
ha, that thought actually crossed my mind but it's not like it probably doesn't happen all the time where someone has their mail delivered to an old address and the new residents opens it.
I wouldn't be mad, I get like 5 different peoples' old mail here and it's all junk and annoying. The last one was a care package from a bank with snacks so that was kind of nice.
>>25604782
This one in particular isnaughty, so that would be through Clopaholic. Still have a lifesize twi to do, though, so not likely taking commissions.
>>25604153
6.5". Hopefully it will be the right size with the pattern after its stuffed. Big patterns are finicky.
>>25605901
I just really like ponies in collars
>>25605938
Hot
>>25605929
>Still have a lifesize twi to do
I am vastly interested in this and the Maud plushie now......
>>25605770
>>25605901
I was thinking of getting a collar for mine (OPs pic)
>>25605929
cool. I want to get a collar for her too
whatever happened to the big Pinkie you were working on/going to do?
unicorn or alicorn Twilight?
>>25605993
Gotta do the lifesize dash stuff then I can do Twi. Plan to post tons of stuff to my patreon.
>>25606089
Commissioner found out he wouldn't be able to move for another six months at least and asked to put big pinkie on the back burner. So, I obliged and picked up a Twi. Closed magnetic removable wings.
>>25606408
>Closed magnetic removable wings
fucking genius
>>25606408
>Commissioner found out he wouldn't be able to move for another six months at least and asked to put big pinkie on the back burner.
OH NO
I really wanted to see a life size Gala Dress Pinkie. I'm really glad I have parents who don't care about my ponesso can I ask how much it was to get a huge lewd pinkie and a dress?
>>25605938
That's kinda hot
>>25599097
WOW! That Snails looks amazing!
>>25606495
He gave me quite a bit on top for unforeseen problems and to test a lot for perfection--which I've probably put at least 50 hours into testing alone. He payed $2600 altogether, which after how much I've learned, wasn't a crazy overestimate of what I'd charge to do her again. Her dress is NUTS.
>>25606885
wow, at least you know how to make dresses better
how much was all of that money for just the dress though? But I totally get that you were practically making a full sized wedding dress, so any price wouldn't surprise me.
But pic related is the only other pinkie in a gala dress I could find, so I'm a little sad to her postponed
I only ask because not people even do dresses for big pones
Psssst...
Buttercupbabyppg is doing a 5 bucks off the first 10 orders of a beanie kit from her (after you apply a coupon code).
It's only 9 (or less) now, as I got a Twalot.
http://buttercupbabyppg.deviantart.com/art/ETSY-Cyber-Monday-SALE-5-OFF-beanie-Kits-575324871
>Her mane and tail are transformable because of internal wiring (soft wire used, it's safe) so you can transform Pinkie into Pinkamena
holy crap, that sounds uncuddlable as fuck
>>25607129
kinda derped though, I mean look at those legs
>>25607140
jesus christ this was tagged plinkie pie on the booru
how did that fly under the radar for three years?
still cute though
not sure which dress is best though.
Bed bump
>>25607203
Ooooh. I've been wanting to buy and make one of these for awhile. Probably an apple horse.
>>25599871
I don't remember if I made one but I certainly helped organize a few of the links that are worthwhile to be in the OP. Or at least posted missing ones in the second post.
>>25599940
Dammit. I only bought one version of the winged Twi but I want both.
>>25600195
Don't let your parents determine your lifestyle. If they can't handle you owning something then they have a problem.
>>25600852
She looks like a punk rocker. That's pretty neat.
>>25602908
Season finale spam is probably still carrying over until the dust settles.
This thread seems to have taken off. Seems like a LOT of people were waiting for an OP. Minky Botique emailed me back saying they fixed my order of extra yellow but the invoice doesn't show any change. So I guess we'll see if I get an extra yard. Are there any ponies that use a lot of yellow? Might just make an OC or something if not.
Why are these threads always so comfy and friendly? Makes me forget where I am...
Also HOW CUTE IS THIS DERP hnggg
>>25609426
That's quite an adorable derphorse.
>>25601425
Thanks. I'll get that one when it's available then
>>25608887
You could have had a quad, anon. Just 1 post short
>>25598988
It's happening for reals?
>>25599390
LOL When can we get some official merch with these proportions?
>>25610276
Hasbro will never cater to the adult fans in this manner
>>25603175
Hey, QT, when pinkie is sitting like this, how tall is she?
I'll be doing some streaming later today. Need to get started on that Harshwhinny plush so it's out by Christmas.
>>25611009
Be sure to post link to the stream
>>25609426
This post gave me diabetus. It's just too damn sweet.
>>25611058
Will do. Just cutting the material now
>>25612552
Probably can't watch, I am at my miserable job still......I'll try to listen while I work.....
>>25599318
>There has been confirmation of people receiving Fluttershy, Rainbow, and Rarity.
Wow really? I used to lurk the plush threads back when they started picking up traction and was planing on holding off getting a Chinese Dash in favour of the 4DE one but got fed up of waiting. Does anyone have a 'review' of those that have shipped? Dash in particular.
>>25612552
>>25612606
>>25611058
>>25611009
Stream up
livestre [dot] am [backslash] 5eLag
Did anyone else get the wrong plushie from 4de?
I ordered yellow quiet but instead got fashion horse
>>25613221
oh god, I love this pic
it describes me so well
>>25613377
pics pls, and review fashion horse
>>25612838
I found someone on another forum that received a 4de Rainbow recently. You can see various pictures here:
https://mlpforums.com/topic/100550-the-4de-plushes/page-13
>>25610498
About the same, 28".
>>25613377
>getting worst pony by mistake
I am so sorry.
>>25613377
That sucks.
Might as well just buy all of them now!
>>25613415
wow, that's even taller than my sit ponk. I wonder which one will be better for spooningalso check your dA m8
>>25613221
Pausing for food
Will be back to finish the head in about an hour
>>25614210
I should be able to watch then....
This is going to be a long week...
inb4 order gets fucked up somehow.
>>25609510
Like everything I seem to fall short.
>>25614517
My Amazon ones are supposed to be here tomorrow. I hope all the god damn snow doesn't delay them.
In other news: Since I can't work on my cello due to lack of thread, I started on my Octi beanie. I have NO idea if the pattern is going to work. As best as I can tell it should but I'm having difficulty visualizing the leg/hip region. Got all the pieces cut out. Not looking forward to the cutiemark again. It's such a massive pain in the ass. I think I'd almost be better off just satin stitching a treble clef instead of trying to cut out a tiny piece of satin. Especially since it kept ripping in places last time when sewing.
>>25614210
Righto. Stream is back up. Hoofs and head time
livestre [dot] am [backslash] 5eLag
>preorder plush
>wait several years
>finally get email order shipped two days ago
>five plush toys all combined to one shipment
>get royally screwed on shipping
>check tracking number to see how long till it arrives
>error: item not found
for fuck sake this is the worst company I've ever dealt with
>>25615156
That is fucking horrible.
>>25615156
>error: item not found
Did they just send tracking? It takes a day or two for it to show up.
>>25615156
did you piss in Satan's coffee?
>>25615128
>backslash
If I may interject for a moment, what you're referring to as a backslash is actually a forward slash, or simply slash, represented by /.
Backslash is actually \, and is mostly used for directory addresses in your operating system.
Slash ( / ) is the slash that is used for internet addresses.
>>25615228
And if I may interject, the only commonly used operating system that uses back slashes in directory structures is Windows. All derivative Unix and Unix like operating systems (MacOS, Linux, Android, etc) use forward slashes. This is partly why they are used in URIs
>>25615156
>4de is simply the worst
Yes, they might be. On the positive side, at least they are delivering in time for the holidays.
I was really hoping to get the plushies for Christmaslast year.
>>25615053
>I started on my Octi beanie. I have NO idea if the pattern is going to work
I think MLW sells a pretty good beanie pattern if you wanted to try that.
>>25615228
Thanks Stallman
>>25615128
Stream's all wrapped up. I'll probably do one again when I'm working on her little purple suit coat. Thanks to everyone who tuned in
Got my 4DE Rarity today. I never noticed the shipping confirmation e-mail, so I was completely surprised when she arrived. I had given up hope months ago.
Sorry to hear about all the botched orders. I hope they get fixed.
>>25615665
It's more fun to make my own. That was what the plush thread was all about. Learning and introducing new people to the world of plush making. Plus if I bought the pattern, I don't know if it would be right to start selling beanies made from it.
>>25616265
>I don't know if it would be right to start selling beanies made from it.
on etsy:
This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY!
Please do not sell plushies made with this pattern. You may use them for gifts, trades, donations, charities, giveaways, or other non-profit uses. You are welcome to modify the pattern, but selling is still prohibited, both of the plush and modified pattern. If you post the finished plush online, please give credit to me for making the pattern.
>>25616254
this is >>25613377 and I can only hope 4de is willing to do something about it, I've emailed them so I guess I just have to wait at this point.In the end it was a birthday gift from a friend so at least 4de isn't getting any of my sheckles for it
>>25616521
Precisely my point. I'd rather just work on my own pattern based off the free one that was given out in the thread months and months ago. MLW's effort on her beanie pattern shouldn't be for other's profit. Maybe if my nieces get into the show (and my pattern fails) then I'd buy it to sew them some stuffed animals. My mother told me they were fighting over the prototype Lyra I made during Thanksgiving.
>>25616561
With the mass of orders it's likely it was just a labeling or packing mistake. It's unfortunate but I think they would accept an exchange.
>>25616668
>prototype Lyra I made during Thanksgiving
pfffft
that's the lewd one, right?
>>25616034
>pic
jokes on you, that will happen before the year is over!It actually happens everyday day, but in a much less show accurate but still just as lovable form
pink plush a best
>>25616743
>lewd
Oh dear god no. I made a shitty Lyra where the mane only came to like the top of the head and it looked retarded. The eyes were done with a sewing machine attempting embroidery without stabilizer. All in all it was just a horrible mess but I learned a lot. Gave it to my youngest niece for her birthday a while back. The lewd Lyra I have I kind of want to seam rip the lewd off so I can display it.. That would be relatively easy to do.
Anyone else pre-order 4DE plushies through Toywiz? My order has been stuck in pre-shipment for nearly two weeks now. Customer service told me they sent the shipping label to 4DE and it would ship from the 4DE warehouse, but 11 days seems like there should have been some movement?
>>25617014
You'd not just doing genital mutilation, anon, you'd be doing a full hysterectomy
you're worse than africa
And to be honest, If I were you, I'd make a new not lewd lyra to display instead, if you wanted something even more to be proud of
>>25617184
I ordered some through 4DE
according to the email the packages are sent Parcel Select
form the USPS site we find out that Parcel Select is one of the least expensive - but slowest - USPS services offered.
https://support.shippingeasy.com/hc/en-us/articles/203085559-What-is-Parcel-Select-
Digging a bit deeper we find some base shipping rates based on weight and distance
https://support.shippingeasy.com/hc/en-us/articles/203085759
4DE is located in Sacramento, CA but packages I've received from them before shipped from Carmichael, CA armed with that information
you can use this to determine your zone
http://postcalc.usps.gov/Zonecharts/
(click on the 'Get Zone for ZIP Code Pair' pair, Origin should be 95608)
as for weight when you add up the plush (I don't know the weight but 1 to 2 pounds would be a rough estimate) and the box and packaging I couldn't see the total weight being over 2 or 3 pounds.
of course knowing all this doesn't get you the plush any sooner but at least it's something
I have begun! Wish me luck. I hope this pile of fabric will turn into an ok Maud.
>>25618076
godspeed you trooper!
And post progress pics please.
>>25618076
>And post progress pics please.
This
>>25618076
Okey dokey. Cut out the body pattern. It's about 11ich tall. Shoot, with the head its going to be kinda a big plush. Good size though.
>>25617248
The lyra literally just has a tube of blue fleece sewn in. Two reasons I want to get rid of it though.. One because it'd be nice to put on the shelf, two becausestained fabric is really hard to explain if someone sees it.I would like to make another Lyra eventually out of minky since these ones are fleece. In the end it would be cool to see a timeline of my plushies all in a row.
>>25618076
I think you bought the same kind of scissors as me. They are really nice for going through minky. Especially compared to an old pair. Just don't use them for cutting paper. Use an old pair for that. You also have the same speakers I used to have like 9 years ago. Is this your first plushie?
>>25618305
Ha, maybe I AM you. Yes, I have had these speakers forever too.
Yup! First plush. Here we go.
Question! Do I cut a hole in the flank for the cutie mark? Or do I sow on top of it?
Also is this really Maud's mark?
>>25618359
There are a couple different ways to do the CM. Embroidery, applique, or there is one Anon who did cut a hole for I think Nurse Redheart. But generally no you don't cut out a hole unless you're using that Anon's specific method. Look up a guide on applique or embroidery.
>>25618395
>guide on applique or embroidery.
Im hand sowing it though. No machine.
>>25618407
Oh. Welp... Then the only solutions I think are to order embroidery from EP or someone else, learn to hand embroider which I've heard is horrible, or use like silk screen printing. (Or just buy a cheap machine to start.)
>>25618407
>>25618441
There are a few ways to do it. I covered hand applique in the step-by-step guide in the OP, or you could do an iron-on.
>>25618492
>Iron-on,
Only if it's not minky. Not supposed to because it melts it. But the fabric for Maud looks like fleece or something so it doesn't matter in this situation I think.Captcha: Select all taxis. Literally only two taxis and it failed.
Got my shipping conformation email today. So in about a week or two I have half of the main six in plush form.
I"ll post pics of the unboxing when I get it.
>>25618542
I iron stuff onto minky all the time for applique and I haven't had any issues yet.
>>25618359
First time making a plush and you pick one that has a dress on it? Lol ok.
>>25618607
Really? Huh. There might be a certain way to do it that doesn't melt the fabric. I just avoid it. Although I have some nice embroidery iron-on patches that I've had for over a year now and never used. I'm thinking they're probably too small but if not it would be really nice to use them on my ls Rainbow. I'm just scared I'll screw up an entire body piece and waste a patch.
This Fluttershy that janellesplushies did is so beautiful! I can only imagine the snuggles....
>>25618657
I haven tried to make a plush (unless you count a home ec project I did in junior high, about twenty years ago) but it's a basic dress that shouldn't be to hard to make
goodnight everyone, have sweet waifu dreams
keep the thread alive!
>>25619599
aaaaaaaaaaa
this is worse than hotglue>>25619599
>>25619599
I want more spider plushies. I want one so bad but am way too lazy to take care of it. Plus I hate crickets,
>>25619658
EP finished a crazy Embroidery commission for this spider-pone
>>25619688
here's EP's work, very impressive
>>25619699
Dang that's nice. But how!
>>25619688
>>25619699
I actually meant a real spider with pone plushies but geeze. EP seems to be OP at plush making. What I'd give for an embroidery machine. I absolutely hate applique. But I don't foresee myself being able to pay off an embroidery machine via plush making.
>>25619848
so, why not commission EP to do the embroidery for you?
I'm having that done for my LS Dash
ups the overall DIY pricing, but still makes it less than 400 overall. easily 1/3rd the average price for a LS
>>25619971
Not sure how it works to commission embroidery from her. I don't know what size of eye I need. Also how would the price go up that much? The fabric is less than $100, thread and everything else less than $50. To hit $400 that would be a $250 embroidery. I'm all for EP's quality but not for that price. Can find iron-ons on Etsy for $10-15.
>>25609426
Sleep tight derphorse.
plushie wants to be a real pony
>Plushie
>Litterally the whole point of a plush is to cuddle it
>Wings are made of paper
>Can't cuddle her without crunching her wings
Literally Hitler
>>25621153
Don't I fucking know it........
So here's a question I don't think has been asked yet. How much does the thread cost and where do you buy it? I wonder what the price/quality difference is between like Walmart and an actual crafting store. Also I guess after you get the right colors the first time you can always buy online.
>>25621479
That is a good question. I bought some white thread from Kmart to repair a wing root on a pegasus pony and found it was not thick enough, had to double it up. All I know is that I recently learned that polyester thread is way stronger than rayon thread.
>>25621537
Please, Anon. My heart can only take so much.
>>25621499
Hell of a lot stronger than viscose, too. Learning mistakes the hard way.
>>25621537
more photos soon.
>>25620045
EP's embroidery was less than 200 for it. this includes her buying the fabric and shipping
it's more expensive this way overall , but I know that my applique would suck since I don't have a sewing machine, I'd have to do it all by hand
this way, I know she's gonna look great and I got to support a great plush maker
>>25619834
Air brushing gradients. I'd imagine they have a sort of stencil cut out to prevent it hitting anywhere on the fabric. Or left the stabilizer on top.
>>25621182
Every time I see a life size now I just feel salty.
Even if I save enough money, the only way I'm finding one is if Agatrix coincidentally lists one of my waifu on eBay
>>25621537
Didn't this episode come out like a day ago? How are people so quick at throwing this shot together?
>>25598988
>Trixie dead last
This is going to kill me. And I just have a gut feeling they're either going to cancel her or throw her in with batch 2 if they can't get her out on time, and then batch 2 would be canceled.
Or maybe I'm just dooming and glooming like a child wanting his toy. Probably this.
>>25613413
That RD looks snuggly as fuck
>>25619688
>>25619699
Oh hey, yeah. I did that thing.
>>25619834
>>25622750
Yeah, airbrushed gradients. I put a tear away layer on before the part to be airbrushed embroiders, embroider it, airbrush it, then remove the tear away and keep going.
>>25620045
For him it was about $170 plus shipping. I try my best not to overcharge. Materials were about $100 altogether, but gotta account for the labor and wear and tear on my machine, too, though.
>>25619848
Oh, and I appreciate the compliment! I'm far from OP, though. MLW, now SHE'S OP. Her bad assery and perfection is off the charts.
>>25623437
>For him it was about $170 plus shipping. I try my best not to overcharge. Materials were about $100 altogether, but gotta account for the labor and wear and tear on my machine, too, though.
and that's a heck of a good deal for the LS embroidery!
I can't even imagine how frustrated I'd get if I had to do it by hand
and it would take me that much longer to get her done
I don't have a lot of spare time and I dislike stopping and starting numerous times on a project
>>25622025
Noooooooooooo!
that's by Ketikaket
damn. I already have a commission she's working on, but I wanna buy this too!
fuck, man
>>25621479
Do you have a local joann or other craft store? Thread generally isn't that expensive, the stuff I've been buying is like $3/500yard spool, and usually I discount it further with some coupons.
>>25622559
You should really consider getting even a cheap sewing machine just for when it comes to sewing your life size RD together. It's gonna take you awhile to hand sew it, take it from someone who has experience hand sewing an entire big pone.
>>25622968
Why not just commission her? And who is your waifu?
>>25623935
Agatrix is so busy I would be waiting longer than I want to....
And as for my waifu... Pic related
>>25623935
>You should really consider getting even a cheap sewing machine just for when it comes to sewing your life size RD together. It's gonna take you awhile to hand sew it, take it from someone who has experience hand sewing an entire big pone.
I have no real issues hand sewing her together, just that it's gonna take a little longer
the hardest part is technically done
>>25624135
my nigga
you check amazon for that big aurora ponk?
>>25624652
Yeah, tbqh I'm not too keen on the design and the face kinda creeps me out.
I'm super picky with everything which makes finding the perfect plushies a nightmare
I wish I had enough for this pinkie that Ketikaket has on her etsy. I really love the sleeping pones, so cozy and soothing :3
>>25624730
yeah, her design isn't the greatest, I was actually drunk when I first ordered her in a why the fuck not kinda way. But I didn't regret it at all because you won't be looking at her face at all when you spoon her from behind. I also don't think you realize how BIG she is for the price. She is life size and the best cuddle buddy ever. and she has the best plot of any plushie, barn one
And yeah the face did take some time to get used to, but now I've in love with even the aurora ponk's face.
also that ponk is cute, I wish I had the money too.
>>25624730
A somewhat flawed waifu is better than no waifu at all, anon.
>>25624828
Fucking built for spooning! I spoon the hell out of mine and I sleep really good with her! Deal of the century!
>>25624828
I'm kind of an asshole perfectionist :/
>>25624853
Well imo it's better to save up for a really good quality plush instead of settling for another one. Besides, I have these cuties to hold me over for now.
>>25623205
Basic pattern is the same and they are skilled with patterning manes. Possibly have part of the pattern pre cut before the episodes air.
>>25623437
That's fair enough. People have to do what they have to do. I'm glad that people look to you for help.
>>25623444Checked.Well you make a bazillion ponies you tend to get good I guess?
>>25623935
I do have Joann's and Hobby Lobby. Was really comparing a difference of cents when it came to buying from one place vs another. Craft stores seem to be overpriced but I haven't actually price checked thread anywhere else.
>>25624160
Brave man.
So the second Amazon box to ship actually got delivered. The first one it ship says it's supposed to be here by the end of the day but why would UPS make two stops? The 4de shipping is USPS and they've been notified of the package but doesn't necessarily mean it's out for delivery today. I'm not posting until I get them all dammit.
>tfw want to quit job and start making plushies cause I think I might be able to compete with current average prices & have over 11k that I can invest but I suck at crafting
>>25624967
>why would UPS make two stops?
multiple trucks on the same route
the company I work at has two UPS that can come by in a day
one to deliver and one to pick up
sometimes a delivery package gets on the pickup one by mistake
>>25624944
sorry pham but if you want the best sleep of your life as a pinkiefag for only 100 dollars, you need this aurora ponk. And this isn't settling for a sub par ponk. she is amazing to cuddle. Not every plush is going to be shelf worthy and it's better to designate a plush for cuddles so your good looking plush doesn't grey from cuddles
nice ponks though
>>25625020
post your work pham
>>25625020
>hey people are making a killing selling their crafts
>maybe I can get rich even though I can't do what they do
5/5
>>25625020
Start small on weekends or during free time. You should practice before you seriously consider investing in it. It looks easier than it is.
Hey. Anyone know where I can get a good Applejack or Trixie plush?
>>25625039
I've been making handmade stuff my entire life, I'm just really critical of my own work.
>>25625020
It's not really competing with the average prices anymore. It's competing with the quality and, most importantly, having a clientele base. There are 500+ mediocre not-so-well-known plush makers that don't charge hardly anything. Still can't get commissions because nobody knows them. At this point the market is so hard to break into--and the series is almost over--so it's not a good idea.
>>25622025
Dat wing tho.
Anyone else have a great sewing buddy? Cuz I do.
>>25625148
what's wrong with it?
>>25625127
>series is almost over
yeah, Hasbro will end it. It's been a good run of over 30 years, they've made hundreds of millions off of it, it's still raking in tons of bucks in merch, time to call it quits, boys! Good-bye ponies!
I hope you're not making business decisions, anon.
Speaking of that lifesize RD embroidery. Took three tries, but I perfected it this time! Onto the next one, then the eyes.
>>25625203
Excuse me, the G4 series is ending. Sorry I didn't clarify. I'm sure another gen will be right around the corner, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the 2017 movie us going to be the end of G4.
>>25625189
Several things. It's too dark, it's not metallic looking at all, it's oversimplified... Ketikat rushes too much for my taste. It turns out nice, but not amazing.
>>25625234
wowzers, that's a big'un
I agree about the movie thing, though, But I suspect that dudes will be wanting their waifu plushed for years after that
I know I'll still want pinkie pie after G4 is all but a memory
>>25625234
Gorgeous cutie mark! What is used for the cutie mark itself? Minky, cotton, or felt?
>>25625203
I think they mean G4, anon
who knows if G4.5 or G5 will be as good?
I just hope they keep the next generation in the same universe as G4 and not do a remake like every other time
they struck gold with G4 and the next could be just as good if they follow in it's footsteps
>>25622025
>>25623586
update:
she's removing it from Etsy for me, so I'll be getting her with my other commission
>>25625250
true, but good enough for me
>>25625234
Beautiful!
nice ring too!
>>25625032
I never noticed there being two on my route but hopefully they do deliver the second box.
>>25625020
Just do it. Start small and work your way up. Nobody here was the best plusher ever when they started.
>>25625169
Do my other plushies count as buddies?
>>25625234
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck that looks good. Why must you make me want an embroidery machine?? If I did commission embroidery it would only be the eyes. The CM does with minky applique I think will look nice.I forgot to order white minky for the cloud. Kill me now.
>>25625127
You can probably make it if you have a under-served niche, or at least make it enough to fill up your commission list.
>>25625169
Other my my big Twi or my dog, sometimes have a sewing call with another plushmaker that frequents here. Helps with the boredom.
>>25625234
Nice. That looks quite a bit bigger than the applique one's I made.
Gonna be streaming me struggling to pattern out Ponka's mane if anyone wants to watch. Will probably be an all day thing.
twitch dot tv / excelus
Might not be very interesting or anything but at the very least it keeps me from slacking off more than I should.
>>25625234
>>25625340
>Nice. That looks quite a bit bigger than the applique one's I made.
wait, that's embroidery? looks like applique.
>>25625354
YAY
I believe in you!
here's some inspiration for her mane as well!
The tags on the new ponies are slightly smaller than the originals. I'm kind of upset about this.
Any Britbongs ordered from 4de? Prices on Amazon don't seem too great.
>>25625275
This is true. It may sound a bit shrewd, but I plan to keep making plushies for as long as it's profitable. But, you can't raise a family off of a dying business, so if commissions become scarce I'll have to get another job.
>>25625283
It's minky! I imagine that the cutie marks on the ponies are actually made of fur, too, so the cutie mark should be fluffy as well. At least on the lifesizes.
>>25625299
Thank you! I'm so incredibly lucky to have gotten my ring. It's gorgeous and perfect and I never want to take it off, lol. Waited 8 years for it and I couldn't imagine a more perfect one for me.
>>25625318
I could do just eyes. That's not a problem.
This one was much more expensive than I ever want to commit to again. Smaller one might be nice, though!
>>25625340
True point.
And, thanks! I feel quite proud of it myself.
>>25625357
It IS technically appliqué in that it's fabric that's satin stitched to create an overal image, but it's done on an embroidery machine.
>>25625495
Order from their website. its $25 for a plush
>>25624967
I don't really understand how shipping works either. My 4 plushies from Amazon are coming from the same location, but in no less than 3 separate packages
shipping at different times. I'm sure it makes some logistic sense for them, rather than sending one box.
>>25625495
>$90 4de plush
Holy sheet! That's too bad.
no 4de for me :(
from entertainment earth. got a closed wing twi and flutters coming soon from amazon hopefully.
Unfinished rarity butt is best pencil holder
>>25625968
shipping 3 smaller boxes is cheaper than one big box, especially if the smaller boxes are packaged anything like what some Anons been getting through the USPS
those boxes could hold 3-4 4DE plushies
I've shipped items from my work to our Amazon store for Fulfillment by Amazon, and they've had me ship sets of items to 4 different locations
it seems silly, but it helps their 2 day shipping guarantee
>>25626127
I'd rather keep my pen is in there, tbqh
unf. nice work
>>25626127
this is actually a good sign of the perfect plot.
>>25626150
I want Amazon to hurry up with their UAV delivery system so I can order a pegasus pony and have it air dropped to my house.
It seems like that would be fitting.
>>25626150
She doesn't handel pens as well as she does pencils
>lel
>>25626330
>Headless rarity with pencil between asscheeks
whyboner
>>25626373
I'll get a head on her tomorrow so at least it won't be as weird
>>25626330
I hope a pen isn't all she can handle.
mane reference
>>25626531
You be the judge
>>25626862
>zoom
>enhance
>repeat
>>25626162
like throwing a cooked noodle on the wall to see if it's been fully cooked
you stick a pencil in the pony plush's butt, if it holds, then you did it right
great test for quality assurance!
the "pen is" joke is from F.R.I.E.N.D.S where one of them writes a novel and penis is mistyped
>>25626862
damn fine piece of pony plush posterior
I want a nicely made custom MLP plushie. But I really don't want to pay over 100$ or get one of the crappy Chinese ones. Any help?
>>25626959
Define "nice" what are you looking for in it?
I've been gone for awhile and missed a lot, has 4DE actually FINALLY released the damn plushies?
>>25627039
yee
>>25626959
check the plush list in the op
>>25626959
You can have my Maud when I finishe her....if I ever finish her.
>>25627056
Holy crap, this made my night, I've had several rotten weeks and this has been like...one of the first bits of good news I've had in a while, thank you.
For ordering the 4DE plushies, what would be the best bet, on 4DE's website or elsewhere?
>>25627098
OPs pic is of my RD
cuddly as fuck
which one(s) did you order?
>>25627115
atm, you're better off going elsewhere
4DE as far as I know are still shipping pre-orders first
they said once they are done with that, the "pre-order" status on the pics on their site will be removed
>>25626959
>nicely made
>custom
>under $100
>>25627134
Alright thank you Anon, sorry for any questions that have been asked before, appreciate the assistance.
As for me, I'm ordering AJ and a closed wing Twilight, but I'm planning to get all of them eventually.
>>25598988
Why is Celestia and a few other ponies crossed off the 4de list? Were they cancelled?
>>25626862
12 inches of yes I would.
>>25627087
Don't give up.
>>25627087
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNLUS0o69wQ
>>25627004
I'm looking for a plushie that has some nice detail and soft. I'm looking at about 10" tall?
>>25627087
How much?
>>25625318
>white
Oh, hey, I have a small amount of white if you'd like it. Have a shit ton of white scraps, too, but I don't know how big you need it.
Furthermore, white, off-white, or snow? I have it all.
>>25627336
>>25627336
Id love to do it, I've only made a few so far so I wouldn't expect perfection but I've gotten pretty good over the last couple months (I made the pencil butt Rarara)
>>25627568
Any white would do. And just enough for the cloud of a life-size cutiemark. And maybe a couple small ones. In total I think like maybe 12x12. In scraps probably closer to like two 3x4 or 4x5 pieces for the life size. And I'll probably just pick up some dotted minky and iron it or MAYBE Joann's has white in the store.
>>25627630
Beware, Joann's isn't the same quality, length, or stretch. If you ordered minky for the rest of her, I'd get real minky.
But, seriously, I have so much scrap I don't know what to do with it. This might be 10% of the SNOW specifically colored scraps. Not counting the rest of the white shades, or the butt loads of other scraps in other colors. I got a bit wasteful this last beanie round. I'll try never to do that again, lol.
If you're interested, shoot me an email.
[email protected]
can't tell, but I think the hat is sewn on
>>25627791
Yeah but it's only for a cm. Not worried so much about it being the best. If I can't find any white in the store when all my stuff gets here I'll hit you up.:]All my scraps were big enough but they were all the wrong direction to use.
>>25628334
That looks says, "Won't you pet me, Anon?"
Yes. Yes I would pet you Trixie.
>>25628435
Heavy petting......
>Ah'm gonna tell Big Macintosh on you!
>>25628435
Petting and immense cuddles.
>>25629143
That is fucking adorable.
>>25629159
not as adorable as... THIS!!there is a ton of AJ plushies someone is uploading to derpibooru
if you searched "plush" the first 50 are nothing but AJ
wings open to reveal a sleeping bat pone
Hey pluh makers, is there an easy way to make darts in to a pattern?
>>25629219
Nothing wrong with that for me, AJ is best pone after all.
>>25629334
not saying it's a bad thing, just kinda funny that there's a wall of AJ plushies out of nowhere
>>25629364
Jesus christ that's horrifying looking.
I have noticed AJ's been climbing up there in popularity polls lately too, then again she's actually been interesting and doing shit unlike little miss "I'm a pretty princess but I do jack shit!"
>>25629261
Like all plushies.. If they came in a set of 6 that would be god damn incredible to have hanging around.
UPS didn't ring the freaking doorbell.. But... FIRST. OMG THEY'RE HERE. I'm a tad disappointed that AJ's hat is sewn on but at least I can't lose it that way. All their patterns are sewn slightly differently and my Rarity's muzzle is kind of messed up. But I have a second one of those so we shall see how it goes.
>>25629494
>Jack shit
Kek'd
