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I am by no means an expert plushie maker but about a year or so ago i tried my hand at making one.This is was the result.http://s.mlpforums.com/uploads/post_images/img-1323904-1-img0548lz.jpghttp://s.mlpforums.com/uploads/post_images/img-2035571-1-9iex.jpgI used a 3d model to make the patterns. the material I used was minky (which is really hard to find in this country so i had to import it)how I made my patterns was by taking a 3d model I found online (the SFM version) and then uvw unwrapping them in such a way that they would work as sowing patterns. Unless you're familiar with 3d modeling and cg effects work, what i just said is probably a bunch of gibberish to most people. I have no idea how you would create an accurate pattern by hand. but like i said this was my first attempt and that's how how did it. Here's an example of some of the patterns i managed to make this way.http://s.mlpforums.com/uploads/post_images/img-1257792-1-img0395ov.jpgI had never made anything like this before. but i just watched a bunch of tutorials and used my moms sowing machine. From my experience if you want to make something like i did you have to go with a sowing machine. hand stitching tends to get loose after a while. Also when working with minky the fabric has a direction in which you can stroke it so it stays pretty. make sure you cut your fabric in such a way that when people handle it the fabric flows in the direction that people are most likely to stroke it. (its not really vital but its a nice visual effect when you hold it) The eyes were done with applique and stuck on there with heat activated glue strips. Though most people use a embroidery machine to get really nice eyes and cutie marks. i sadly did not have access to one hence why i didn't go for that approach. but if you have access to one i'd definitely recommend going that approach rather than my waySadly i never got to finish the plushie even though it only needs one more part. before i can call it finished.I hope i made sense and that you found it useful. if you have any further questions feel free to ask.
My advice is to create them because you love doing so, not because you think you're going to make a second income out of it.