******************************************This listing is for PART 1 of this Plushmaking Tutorial Book - which is a DIGITAL PDF FORMAT, NOT A PHYSICAL ITEM. ****************************************** My first plushmaking book - Pinku’s Guide to Mochi plushies! 💚 Learn how to make your OWN plushies! This Book will teach you how to sew a variety of adorable round Mochi-shaped styles. With some practice, it’s super easy to modify their pattern into any character design you can imagine. They are also a perfect fit for Cupcake cases! And satisfying to squish. --> Turn your knowledge into profit! You are allowed to sell plushies made with and based on this book - as long as you simply provide credit. This is meant for artists operating on a hobby/ small business scale, not mass-production. Re-selling or sharing the book itself or the included embroidery/ pattern files is prohibited. --> Fast and simple!With practice, you can finish several Mochi plushies within one day. The pattern is kept simple - and the book comes with in-depth instructions and pictures to help you with each step of making your cutie. Basic sewing knowledge is recommended - passionate beginners are also welcome to give it a go. --> Content for various skill levelsThis book comes in two parts! Part 1 (this listing) does not require an embroidery machine and is suitable for any plushmaker, even if you sew by hand.Part 2 teaches you about even more Mochi styles along with fitting embroidery files and accessories. → You can find it in this shop! Features:--------------------------------------------------- Part 1 - Base Tutorial - Patterns & instructions for 2 Mochi styles: Cat & Bunny- 2 Techniques (straight stitch appliqué & gluing) for crafting your Mochi’s face without an embroidery machine + suggestions for more - General sewing advice, e.g. how to sew corners - useful for any project! - A short guide to suitable plush fabrics and their characteristics- Dictionary for sewing terms used- 34 pages total --> No expensive embroidery machine equipment needed! Anything in this chapter can be achieved with a suitable sewing machine or even hand-sewing. --------------------------------------------------- Other info:- Printable PDF patterns are included in both A4 and letter format.- Each Mochi’s basic body is ~7cm tall and ~8cm wide (~2.8”x3.1”) excluding ears.- To achieve an optimal outcome, stretchy plush fabric has to be used. Using “stiff” material like cotton would not result in the desired round Mochi shape.- Once purchased, you can instantly download the Tutorial’s files. (Look up “how to unzip zip files” online if needed.) Part 1 (this listing) Includes the PDF instructions along with the pattern in A4 and Letter format.Part 2 (a separate listing in this shop)comes with the PDF chapter, its embroidery files and the printable A4 / Letter pattern.- Mochis fit into store-bought paper Cupcake cases with a 5cm / 2” base diameter. The book does not include anything related to crafting these cases.- No refunds will be given for “accidental” purchases made with the expectation of e.g. receiving a finished plush. As mentioned in the beginning, this listing is for the digital version of the Tutorial Book only. --------------------------------------------------- Material & Tools for Part 1:- Plush fabric (stretchy, e.g. “Minky” or “Cuddle”)- Matching thread- Sewing needle - Scissors for fabric and paper- Pencil, tailor’s chalk, etc. for marking fabric- Stuffing (polyfiber fill)- Glue (optional)- Stabilizer (optional)- Sewing machine (recommended, best with Zigzag stitch capability)- Access to a printer --------------------------------------------------- Want to see plushies made with this book? Check out #PinkuMochi on Social Media! And feel free to check out my pages for more plush projects. 💚 → linktr.ee/pinku.art No taxes are added to the item price. As a small business, Pinku Art is exempt from VAT according to § 6 paragraph 1 item 27 UStG.
