Plushies bring comfort, warmth, and a bit of magic into our lives, whether they鈥檙e childhood companions or grown-up collectibles. But have you ever thought about adding a little personal touch to them? It鈥檚 never a mistake to put characters and personality into your plushies; DIY accessories can do the trick and make your stuffed animals cuter and trendier. Also, it is not a boring process to kill time, and interesting to produce something unique. This time, I鈥檇 like to present some cute and easy accessories for your plushies to make them even cuter!
1. Mini Scarves and Bandanas
Create a unique plushie accessory by adding a small scarf or bandana. Scarves look lovely for bears like this Flight Attendant Teddy Bear or products with winter motifs, while the bright bandana will complement nearly all looks. Use fabric or yarn, scissors, and imagination to cut shapes for a rectangular or triangular scarf or bandana, and attach them to the plushie’s neck for a fun and easy DIY project.
Tips:
- Choose patterned fabrics to match your plushie鈥檚 color and character.
- Experiment with lengths and widths until you find a perfect fit.
2. DIY Glasses or Sunglasses
Is your plushie a big fan of education or do you have this aspect of them animated? Or maybe they鈥檙e a summer baby, a big softie, or a cool plushie like this Cool Flying Pig that looks great in some glasses? Designing glasses or sunglasses for your plushie can be fun and creative. Use twine or pipe cleaners to create a visually appealing frame, shape fabric into a round or square glass shape, and add plastic or marker to create a sunglasses effect.
Tips:
- Make sure the frame fits snugly around your plushie鈥檚 face for the best look.
- Opt for fun-coloured pipe cleaners to add a quirky twist.
3. Cute Hats and Beanies
Place a cute hat or beanie on a plushie for warmth and fluffiness. Check how Kawaii Cinnamoroll looks with the tophat! Create a beanie from a single piece of soft fabric by cutting a circular piece and sewing around the edge. For a more sophisticated look, cut circles and strips.
Tips:
- Use felt or stretchy fabric for a quick, no-sew beanie.
- Try using different styles, like berets or wizard hats, for a fun look.
4. Bow Ties and Hair Bows
When you add a bow tie or a hair bow the plushies become charming! See how this dolphin looks adorable in a cute bow. Cut fabric into rectangles, fold in the middle, and secure with fabric-safe adhesive or pin. For hair bows, wrap a small piece of ribbon and place it anywhere you want.
Tips:
- Try colourful ribbons for bows, and add mini embellishments like buttons for extra flair.
- Experiment with different sizes to see what works best for your plushie.
5. Tiny Backpacks and Bags
But, if you want something really special, then the miniature Backpack Capybara or miniature bag like this Cute Dino Penguin is an adorable and useful addition to the plushie鈥檚 clothing. With a small piece of fabric, you can create a simple backpack, stitch squares, and attach straps, allowing your plushie to hold treasures or store keepsakes.
Tips:
- Attach small, colourful buttons or patches to personalise the bag.
- Try making a crossbody style if a backpack isn鈥檛 your plushie鈥檚 style.
6. Tiny Jewelry
You can even wear bracelets or a necklace to a plushie or band for the head and of course, you can add some glitter. For them, you have beads, small tinsel, or even mini charms to make simple jewellery. For a bracelet, you can thread some beads in an elastic string and tie the excess string while putting it on the plushie鈥檚 wrist. The same can be made with the necklaces but the string could be slightly longer.
Tips:
- Opt for stretchy strings so the jewellery is easy to put on and take off.
- Look for beads and charms that match your plushie鈥檚 character and theme.
7. Removable Costumes
I personally, if I wanted to overdo it, would make or find tiny costumes that would transform your plushie entirely. Just look how adorable this Brown Red Hoodie Bear rock its outfit! It could literally be anything from a Pilot Teddy Bear, or a Flight Attendant Teddy Bear, to a simple Kawaii Kiriko Fox wearing a white t-shirt. This means that for the wealthy you didn鈥檛 have to be a tailor to dress well; sometimes you could have pieces of fabric cut out and tied or pinned on full. Yet, with reversible costumes, you may change their appearance every time you feel like it.
Tips:
- Felt works well for no-sew costumes and is easy to cut into shapes.
- Consider using Velcro for fasteners, making it easy to change the outfit.
8. DIY Accessory Box
For all these fun DIY accessories, then why not create a small accessory box that can hold all of them? A tin or a box of cardboard would suffice and can be painted or pasted with stickers or coloured fabric. From now on you have a fully developed mini wardrobe to store your plushie鈥檚 belongings and their new accessories are easy to spot!
Tips:
- Personalise the box with your plushie鈥檚 name or favourite colours.
- Add small compartments to organise different types of accessories.