/diy/ - Do It Yourself

Why not just turn him into a stuffed fleshlight?Problem solved

Burn it and no one will know you were using it as a flesh light.

>>44777
Oh mathew, i wis you were a fleshlight

>>44777
nice trips
>>44781
do what dat guy sezs

I don't think there is much you can do about fur coming out. I'd say just hand stitch it in a thread color close to his fur for any repairs that you need to make.

Oh god it's back.
My little sister had that SAME bear. I don't know if it was a dream I had, but over the years it just got creepier and creepier, to where I was simply not comfortable being alone in the same room with it.

>>44791
i was thinking maybe yarn but the holes for the thread are really tiny.

sounds like an easy fix to me. just push the stuffing in where it is falling out, or add more (buy polyfil or get it from a pillow) if you need to, and then fold the edges of the fabric along the tear in, so that you can sew it without harsh edges looking bad.
as long as you know the very basics of handsewing youre good to go, machine obv would not be helpful. just take some thread that matches the fabric and stitch it together, if you do this enough, tightly, you wont even need to use a knot, i promise it is very easy.

ps, please dont use it as a fleshlight.

>>44814
i would never use him as a flesh light >.<; i have no use for them

Does anyone have any tips on cleaning a stuffed animal doll without damaging it or having it smell bad or grow mold?
I have an elephant doll I've had since birth, but the poor thing is gettin' old and needs a wash.
I know enough about how to add more stuffing, just need to know how to wash.

>>44807
you have two options:
embroidery thread, you should split the thread in half (made of six strands-pic related, peel it down so you only use three) and use that in your sewing needle (though embroidery needles have bigger eyes, easier for beginners)
or
use regular thread, it wont be as strong, but it is thinner and hopefully less noticeable.
and the size of the holes shouldnt matter. you dont have to sew directly in them, just ballpark it and youll be fine

>>44822
washcloth with soapy water. just dampen the cloth and then scrub mr elephante, dont be afraid to be rough, but dont get him completely soaked. similar to trying to get a stain out of clothing. then towel dry, never the clothes dryer! dont be too worried about mold, that wont be a problem even if he is a little damp, as long as you can dry him within a day.

>>44833
Thanks. I'm just afraid of water getting inside and staying in the stuffing forever causing it to smell bad. But I guess I won't have to worry about that too much with a damp cloth.
Will drying it with a hairdryer damage it, or should I stick to towel drying only?

>>44838
i dont think it would damage it, unless you use it too close. just to be safe, why not keep it on the cool setting. it shouldnt be necessary unless you get it really wet though, and the most effective method for me in that type of situation has always been to press really hard with a towel. flatten and squeeze it until all the waters mostly gone, it works like a charm.

and dont worry, it wont hurt them

>>44851
Neat, I'll be workin' to bring ol' Elly back to life then, thanks

>>44807
For stitching it up, if you use regular sewing thread (Or use embroidery thread like another anon said), try using a hidden stitch. It won't be as noticeable.