The first project!

I finally completed my first project, guys!

For my first attempt at felt crafting, I attempted this kawaii sushi plush tutorial by another Tammy, Tammy Hallam! I chose it because it was small and simple to make, so it was perfect for a virgin attempt. 😄 From the first time I watched the video, I already knew there was so much to learn.

The first thing I learned is to measure out your pieces before sewing them together! Tammy helpfully provided the measurements for each piece in her video. It's definitely so much easier to put everything together after you've cut out and assembled the pieces you need.

Initially, I thought that my basic knowledge of sewing was enough, but I quickly realised that there were so many other ways to sew, too! Tammy mainly used something called a "blanket stitch" when sewing her plushie. Tutorials on how to sew a blanket stitch can be easily found on Youtube, and I used a few when learning how to do it too! While a regular straight stitch would be just as effective, a blanket stitch creates a decorative effect on the plushie (giving it a "vintage stuffed toy" look, in my opinion) with the added bonus of not having to turn the plushie inside-out to hide the stitches when using a straight stitch!

This is what Tammy's plush looks like:

                                     

Mine's a little rough in comparison:

I still think it's not bad for my first attempt though! I'm motivated to carry out more projects now~

Happy new year everyone and see you soon!

xxTammyxx