Do plushies belong here? Because I'm making a large Pinkie Pie!

[Tulip]

I have made plushies before, namely for an A level project because I wanted to try my hand at it. I can safely say I'm not the worst in the world, but I have a loooong way to go!
 
So, this is my first attempt at making a pony with the fabric I had lying around. I had previously made a massive pink fluffy tail for my Pinkie Pie cosplay last year, so I thought it appropriate to use up the last of the fabric for it, and by chance I had some pink felty fabric in my fabric bin, so of course the only option I had was to make Pinkie Pie.
 
Now, I know for certain I'm complete rubbish at making patterns, so I found a fantastic already made pattern on deviantart, right here!
Awesome pattern, but super complicated instructions x_x
 
So, after doubling the size of the pattern and stitching it all together, I set about making a pattern for the mane & tail.
 
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The drawings were easy, the pattern making? Uuuuuuurgh.
I over complicate things, really. The mane gusset I made expand on the large curls/bumps and taper towards points. This took waaay too long, but looked good so I can't complain.
The tail I just took an inch strip with turnings and used that as the gusset, damn easier.
 
And, after about 2 and a half days of working, this is what she looked like!
 
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Today I attached her tail (error, not enough stuffing in tail, need to un-pick some stitching and stuff more!
And I also stuffed her! She has about 10g of clock parts weighing her down in each foot, meaning she can stand in almost any position, hehe!

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And here she is so far with her mane balanced on her head!
Hopefully I can finally get all the stitching done tonight, and then I'll have to start planning out eyes and cutie mark!

[Bergamot]

Awesome! I love seeing process photos like this. She's delightful already!

[achab1984]

She is so cool!!! Cant wait to see her when she is done!

[Colorscapesart]

Wow, she is looking spot on so far!  Can't wait to see her complete!

[ChocolateStarfire]

So cute!

[Galactica]

Cute! How are you going to do her eyes?

[kaoskat]

She's too cute! Her mane looks so soft!

[Tulip]

Thanks all!
And Galactica, I'm not sure yet.. either fabric paint onto white felt, or embroidering it? Gah! I'm really not sure any more!

[spookysage]

Looking super cute! I'd love to learn to make plushies someday - thanks for the link. As for her eyes, maybe doing all the colors in felt would look nice? Or embroidering onto the felt... I don't think I'm helping you narrow down your options 

[DemonicSymphony]

Tulip, have you thought about doing a full felt eye? Sering the colors onto white felt and then the white part onto the plush?

She looks GREAT!

[Kalavista]

Heaven's YES plushes belong here! she is looking so cute!!

[Tulip]

Tulip, have you thought about doing a full felt eye? Sering the colors onto white felt and then the white part onto the plush?

She looks GREAT!

I have been considering this, it's my mum's favourite option as well, and I've done this a few times on some dear plushies I made once. But I'm also considering using iron-on transfers, since they;re easier to use.. I think, and it means the eyes look good since they're show quality.

But good news! The Mane and tail have finally been stitched on, and I took out all the weight in her feet after getting a Build-a-Bear Pinkie, and realising that with enough stuffing she could stand fine by herself, and not be so damn heavy!

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So here she is with her Official counterpart!
Unfortunately, she had to be left at home since I'm back at Uni now (trying to write an essay, this is my procrastination, whooops) and don't have the means to finish her. But, it does give me a few weeks to work out just how to finish her off!

[Nence]

Wow amazing work!!

[Mirnyj]

She looks great so far!