GameBoy

Get ready for a blast from the past!  So, I decided to change things up a little bit for the 3rd Channel Changer.  Instead of the typical character shape, I decided to try something a little more complicated.  As a result, I am proud to present....The Plush GameBoy!!!

This guy ended up being a little more difficult, mainly because I kept it proportionally accurate to an actual gameboy...(I know, I'm a nerd).  But, I think it turned out pretty great.  I also included a plush Tetris "cartridge" in the back that I printed on fabric.  I can still remember the days where I would spend hours on end playing that game and I had a blast reliving those days while making this guy...enjoy!

Perry the Platypus!

Hey Guys,

Sorry it has been so long, but things have been pretty hectic at work recently which didn't leave me much time to work on the Channel Changers.  Nevertheless, I did manage to finish the first one and here he is (drumroll please)...

So, as you can see I decided to make Perry the Platypus from Disney's amazing cartoon Phineas and Ferb.  I started watching this show recently and it really is pretty funny and clever.  If haven't heard of it, you should really check it out.  I think he turned out pretty well after the 3rd version...haha. Anyway, being a professional designer I had to create a spec for myself to show what my design would look like...

Rise of the Machine!

Hey Guys!!  Well, the sewing machine arrived yesterday and I am really excited!  I read the instructions front to back (I know...I'm a nerd) and began practicing some simple stitches.  Honestely, so far it seems like a great investment and an amazing time saver.  I still need to learn to master some basic machine methods, but I think it won't be too long before I start creating the very first Channel Changer!!!  I decided to try a little simpler character to begin with and decided to give you guys a sneak peek....Enjoy!!

Week 1

Hello again!!  Well this week has gone by pretty quickly.  I have spent most of my free time practicing hand stitching techniques that I have learned from numerous sites on the web.  Don't worry though, I know that hand stitching would be painfully slow, so I just bought a sewing machine that should help the process go a little quicker; I will keep you guys posted on how that turns out.  However, as for stitching by hand, it is actually a pretty easy skill to learn...I highly recommend it.  I also managed to sketch out a few more character concepts for the Channel Changers line that I hope you will love....stay tuned!!!!!

In the beginning...

Hey Everyone!! Welcome to what I am sure will be an interesting journey into the world of plush toy design. Just to give you guys a quick background, I am currently a professional toy designer working for a pretty big corporation. However, most of the toys I work on are mostly plastic and electronic. As a result, I wanted to teach myself how to "professionally" sew and create some pretty nifty things in the process.

I first starting throwing around the idea of creating my own line of Channel Changers when I noticed that a few companies starting making collectible plush characters. I thought this was a cool idea because you see collectible vinyl toys all the time, but plush is something fairly unique. As a result, these are the main examples that caught my eye and inspired my designs...

Right now, I already have some designs in the works which I will be posting in the coming weeks, but my biggest challenge will be learning how to sew... So, if you guys have any easy to follow and informative sites or instructions, please send them my way! Wish me luck!!!