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SmellenJR — Squiddle plush tutorial
Published: 2011-11-23 03:33:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 26313; Favourites: 680; Downloads: 178
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Ok so I really only have MS paint and open canvas 1.1 at the moment. I haven't been too driven to need photoshop so you guys will just have to make due with a bare bones tutorial.It's not like if I made this thing pretty it wouldn't convey the same info lol
Materials:
1/4 to 1/2 yard of fleece depending on the size of the plush
plush stuffing
matching thread
needles
pins
extra optional materials for details such as magnets, buttons, felt, alova and fabric glue
THE PATTERN CAN BE FOUND HERE
EDIT: I found a better tutorial which I think is easier to make. Less fumbling with tentacles.
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Comments: 46
Very nice tutorial, very clear, and a great pattern. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
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go for it! there's also a link to another tutorial to make more on model plushies in the description
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thanks!! I saw that one but personally liked yours better! :3
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I attempted you tutorial!!
My head/body went flat for some reason though, hah
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Oh man I'm so happy someone showed me what they did! I need to post more tutorials, this is awesome
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YES!! Do so and I shall attempt and photograph them! 
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O: It would be awesome to make this, but with little magnets in the squiddles
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I'll most likely try and fail XD but I'll probably try
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Would it be ok if I were to change the pattern a little, turning them in to actual squids, and then sell them?
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I would prefer that you not. If you plan on selling things, I think the best bet is to develop your own design and draft the pattern from that.
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Ok, I will do that then ^^ I was planning on making things that look more like actual squids, so I think it would need the whole pattern changing anyway ^^ So I'll make my own pattern. Would you like to see it once it's done though?
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^^ Hopefully I'll get one done today ^^
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The tutorials great, don't worry about fancy Photoshop gubbins
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haha ty. In the description there is another tutorial you can consider that has a better end product imo. They look more like the ones in hussie's style.
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I've seen a lot of patterns for Squiddles out on dA, but this one is the easiest to follow.
I've been thinking about cosplay Jade, which a Squiddle made by hand, so thanks.
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There's a link to a better looking squiddle if you're interested. I posted it in the description.
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I saw. That one was a little difficult. I do like yours better~
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Hmm they could have made it simpler to follow but I think theirs is easier to implement than mine. The problem with mine is that it requires a hidden stitch in between all those other tentacles. But I mean, whatever works for you. Good luck and happy sewing c:
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My Grandma would help me with the hidden stitch, she's a master at sewing. c:
Thanks!
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If I made a giant version of this pattern and sold some plushies would you be offended?
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You can't sell these because Andrew said that people can't sell any MSPA related stuff without his OK
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nope! In fact there is a better pattern for you to use in the description that would be easier to make.
HOWEVER the squiddle IP belongs to andrew hussie so I would advise against selling homestuck plushies. General octopus or squid plushies sure but you should alter them so they're not so much squiddles. You need to ask for permission to sell items using his IP and there is a list somewhere of things that can't be sold (for respect of the author). Plushies and cosplay are big things on that list. Please consider respecting the original creator.
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YAAAY!
squiddley-dee!~♫
squiddley-dum!~♪
Everyone sing...A squiddley song!! ♪♫♪♫
Thank you so very bery much for this and the pattern!!
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check the description, there's an even better pattern by someone else c:
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yesssss i am so excited to make squiddles for my friends for christmas!
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Oh, wow sweet! Something to do this week :] (I think these will make an appearance at lots of conventions soon...)
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oh man I would love to see that
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it'd be pretty cool! c:
i'm gonna fish out all of my fleece and just make tons of squiddles. when i don't have enough for this size, i'll make tiny ones! :'D or...MAYBE I SHOULD START WITH A HUGE ONE.
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lol a larger one might be easier
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yes, although i can work with small things pretty well. but hey, i want a big one
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Man, I know what I'm doing during Christmas break.
I have found a few tutorials for Squiddles (yours is the easiest to follow, haha) and Scalemates, and I will see how much fleece and fluff I can amass for them.
Making plushies is so much fun! >w<
Many thanks for the pattern and sewing tutorial~
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oh haha i wasn't aware there were other squiddle tutorials, that makes sense though
you're welcome and good luck!
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Yeah, there's a few floating around Tumblr.
Haha, thanks!
Actually, a question:
Where do you think the magnets should go?
I would think on the bottom, but I don't know how well the seam would hold up under that kind of stress.
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It depends on how well you sew it and how strong the magnets are. If they are too strong I suggest putting a piece of fabric in there to create a wider barrier for the magnets.
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Mm, that's a good idea.
Thanks. :3
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