How to attach Plastic Eyes, sew Yarn Eyes and embroider Thread Eyes by Mochimochi
Well, that title up there says it all! Mochimochi has written a very good article on attaching/making eyes for your softies.
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Her article provides the steps on how she attaches plastic safety eyes to a softie; how she sew eyes on using yarn; and her method for embroidering eyes using stranded cotton. The great thing about this article - besides the fantastic accompanying pictures - is that she also notes the pros and cons for each option.
She uses a knitted softie to illustrate the different methods but these same techniques apply to any softie really, whether knitted, crocheted or sewn. The only real difference is when attaching plastic safety eyes to a sewn softie - in my experience it is a good idea to make small slits where the eyes should be and then stitch a small circle or square around them (smaller than the size of the actual eye so that it can’t be seen when the eye is attached) to prevent them from tearing open. Also for sewn toys, you would attach the eyes before stuffing the softie rather than after stuffing as mentioned by Mochimochi for knitted toys.
Read it all here: Eye, Eye: A Tutorial by Mochimochi
Another good article that you might also find helpful in regards to attaching plastic safety eyes for your softies (as many brands of safety eyes that you buy from the craft shop do not include instructions):
>> How to Attach Safety Eyes to Toys by eHow
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