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My niece Emalee wanted a Zelda plushie, so I did my best to bust one out. I didn't feel up to par to make a Zelda based on the Brawl or Twilight Princess design, so I went with the simpler Spirit Tracks version. I used tutorials/patterns for the body, hair, and boots provided by the ever-awesome *AshFantastic while I experimented on everything else.

Materials: Felt, embroidery thread, pipe cleaners, craft jewels, craft beads, poly-fil.

Gripes: If I ever make a plushie like this again, I'm NOT going to try to embroider the sash - it takes waaaay too long, and I don't have the patience for the fine details. Also, I'd use craft foam for the parts that are supposed to be gold instead of felt (crown, belt, collar).

It wasn't until I was finished with the gown that I noticed Zelda's skirt is actually a shade of lavender or lilac (purplish) rather than the sugary pink I'd made it. Darn. =\

The hair tutorial was really helpful, but I realize that that style works a lot better with fake fur than felt (too stiff).

Oh well! All things considered, I think it's okie!

A full shot can be viewed here .

Princess Zelda, Spirit Tracks © Nintendo

Description
My niece Emalee wanted a Zelda plushie, so I did my best to bust one out. I didn't feel up to par to make a Zelda based on the Brawl or Twilight Princess design, so I went with the simpler Spirit Tracks version. I used tutorials/patterns for the body, hair, and boots provided by the ever-awesome *AshFantastic while I experimented on everything else.

Materials: Felt, embroidery thread, pipe cleaners, craft jewels, craft beads, poly-fil.

Gripes: If I ever make a plushie like this again, I'm NOT going to try to embroider the sash - it takes waaaay too long, and I don't have the patience for the fine details. Also, I'd use craft foam for the parts that are supposed to be gold instead of felt (crown, belt, collar).

It wasn't until I was finished with the gown that I noticed Zelda's skirt is actually a shade of lavender or lilac (purplish) rather than the sugary pink I'd made it. Darn. =\

The hair tutorial was really helpful, but I realize that that style works a lot better with fake fur than felt (too stiff).

Oh well! All things considered, I think it's okie!

A full shot can be viewed here .

Princess Zelda, Spirit Tracks © Nintendo