OC's hand made Ikran plushies for sale

[Blue Elf]

These ikrans are so beautiful, that I created two for myself too. It is not hard, so everyone can do that. I'd like to share some notes for followers to make production easier:

• thicker material is harder to cut, but stitches are better hidden, so final look is better
• it is good idea to create head first, as it consists of many parts. First sew bottom and top parts of head together, add eyes and antenas. I sew antena from one piece only - I create tubule from fleece and put some stick inside. It is good idea to use stick long enough so also antena tip is reenforced (in fact I didn't do it - must use it in next model)
• I Attached antena from inside of head - I created a hole in upper head part and put antena through this hole, then sew from inside (looks better)
• Now you can sew together left and right part of the head and put filling
• create tail and wings. There's no problem, simply sew them and fill. But for wings add a few milimeters to straight side of the wing for better connection with body
• Now cut the body, also add some milimeters at part where top a bottom part of body will sewed together. I think body should be a little longer. Sew bottom parts together, top parts must be separated !
• now sew bottom and top body part with wings. You get central part of ikran, but upper body is still open = not sewed. It is important!
• connect and sew head and tail
• last operation - fill in body and sew upper body part. During this process, fill body as necessary

Threads should be ended inside of ikran, I do it by double knot to be more secure. Use threads in color near to color of material - it makes stitches less visible. You can try sew part inside out and turn them correctly after sewing, but it is problematic for wings. I think the only part where you can use this technology, is bottom body part.

Spoiler: some pictures from production in my gallery

http://forum.learnnavi.org/mgallery/?sa=item;id=3948
http://forum.learnnavi.org/mgallery/?sa=item;id=3949

That's all. I there's interest, I can provide more instructional pictures - when I'll be creating bigger ikran. This one (if you use pattern in 100% scale) is about 22 cm long, wing spread about 16 cm.
As for material - fleece is the best, felt can be used too (but I think price is comparable). I got some remainders of fleece from my wife's mother, and also bought in closeout sale some "fleece" blankets (not real fleece, but very similar), 130 * 170 cm per cca 3,5 USD (good price). Threads can be used of any type, if it is too thin, double it (I do it always). For filling I used old pillow, new one can be bought for 2 USD (if you are lucky)

[`Eylan Ayfalulukanä]

Wow, ma Blue Elf! Those instructions are about as complex as if I gave you instructions for working in rigid RF transmission line....

I get the impression that you have some experience doing this already, as you really do make it sound easy. Luckily, I have one of Omatacayaclan's ikrans, and it has an honored place in the house. (I have officially namd it 'Taronyu').

Still, I have toyed with the idea of making another one, or trying something more challenging, like a palulukan. The larger size is better, as it is easier to do the blind sewing.

[Blue Elf]

Well, if someone would create pattern for palulukan or different creature, I'll try it too.
Ikrans are popular for my children, so I must create another one.

[Amaya]

http://amaya-kawaii.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2nyz0r

although the tail is wrong here.  The right tail is here:

http://amaya-kawaii.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2qzybd

I still haven't actually made this plushie, but >.> it's not for beginners.  There are a lot of very small pieces.  also, if you do attempt to make it, I DO NOT reccommend the kind of material OC was using for her ayikran.  This needs a non-fraying, strong but THIN material such as microsuede

[Blue Elf]

Oh, hell, it will not be easy! Have you any instructions how to put all these parts together? Also some picture how it looks like would be helpful, but as they don't exist...

[`Eylan Ayfalulukanä]

Oh, hell, it will not be easy! Have you any instructions how to put all these parts together? Also some picture how it looks like would be helpful, but as they don't exist...

Blue elf, you almost have yourself a commission!

[Amaya]

I could make instructions if you seriously want to try it.  Those are just the reference and size sketches I made for myself, so of course not everything is labeled, etc.

I have a half-made one, but I was using the wrong sort of material and so I had to abandon it.  Woven materials WILL unravel, and when you're trying to sew pieces that are only 1/2cm wide you just can't avoid it.

[Blue Elf]

Well, I'd like to try first create paper model to see how things go together, then I decide if I can to create it or not. So any advice how it should be constructed is helpful.
Small parts are always problem, I know and material selection isn't easy too.

[Human No More]

I want one... who's willing to?

[Palulukan-Makto]

I want one... who's willing to?

whos willing to buy or make one?

[guest2859]

This will be so worth it when I get the money, would you do patterns mixed in with solid fills?

[`Eylan Ayfalulukanä]

To get around the small parts problem, consider making palulukan larger. This should also give you more choices in materials. It does not have to sit on the shoulder, although that would be cute 

[Palulukan-Makto]

This will be so worth it when I get the money, would you do patterns mixed in with solid fills?

I only have solid colors right now. I kind of stopped making them, but i think i can start back up again.

[guest2859]

This will be so worth it when I get the money, would you do patterns mixed in with solid fills?

I only have solid colors right now. I kind of stopped making them, but i think i can start back up again.

Yeah, I would pay extra to have one built special. (Or built at all)

[Palulukan-Makto]

This will be so worth it when I get the money, would you do patterns mixed in with solid fills?

I only have solid colors right now. I kind of stopped making them, but i think i can start back up again.

Yeah, I would pay extra to have one built special. (Or built at all)

well I have to wait till school is over to make you one, but i think i can do that the Ikran plushies are $60 each i have light and dark blue, red, black, orange, light and dark purple

[Human No More]

If you're making them again, I'll be able to place an order in a month or so

[Palulukan-Makto]

sounds good, i guess im back in business

[Txonä Unil Stä'nìyu Rolyusì]

I could help you select fabrics my love

Yup, that's MY mate who makes these adorable ikran plushies I am a shamelessly proud boyfriend.

-Txonä Rolyu

[Palulukan-Makto]

i have a ton of fabric already, i can show you when you show up Friday night

you dont have to be a shamelessly proud boyfriend, your gift to me is that you can sing, and i love hearing you sing