Weekly Assignment 4

I've always loved Jellycat's eggplant plush. This time, I made a small eggplant. I have a big one in my dorm. I carefully studied its stitching and sewing techniques and recreated a small eggplant plush.

This was my first time making a plush by myself, and I definitely encountered many challenges. The first one was drawing sketches of the patterns. I observed my big eggplant plush and had a general idea of what the fabric pieces should look like. However, when I started drawing, it was difficult to accurately determine the length, width, and curves. As a result, my final product turned out a bit crooked and not as neat as the original. Next time I sew a plush, I will carefully design the fabric connections to make them as tidy and well-aligned as possible. During the sewing process, I also faced some issues. For example, because the fabric was quite soft, it easily shifted while using the sewing machine, making it hard to control the seam width. I constantly adjusted the fabric’s position and pulled it by hand to guide the stitching. Through continuous practice, I felt myself improving. Although the stitching on my small eggplant is still a bit uneven, I have learned a lot from this experience. Meanwhile, when sewing the green part, I found that since it was quite small, the fabric kept shifting on the sewing machine. So, I ended up sewing this part by hand using the invisible stitch.