FAQs About Stuffing Plush Toys
Q: How do I avoid the toy becoming too firm?
A: Use small amounts of filling and test as you go. If it feels hard to the touch, pull some out and reshape. Make sure your filling isn't clumped together before you add it to the toy. If it is, tease it apart. Think light and fluffy, not dense and solid.
Q: How do I keep stuffing from shifting over time?
A: Make sure to stuff your toy firmly (but not too tightly) and consistently. Areas of densely packed fill will migrate into less densely packed areas over time so trying to stuff evenly throughout is important.
Q: What if I see wrinkles on the toy after stuffing?
A: If your toy is stuffed well and you still have stubborn wrinkles, try dampening the fabric where it is wrinkled (not the whole toy) to relax the fabric.
Q: Can I reuse stuffing from old toys?
A: Technically yes...but only if it’s clean, fluffy, and free from odors or pests. Reused stuffing tends to clump and break down faster, so new fill is always best. A budget friendly option is to buy new pillows and use the fill (just be careful as sometimes the fill is coloured).
Q: How much stuffing is too much?
A: If the seams are pulling or the shape feels rigid, it’s overstuffed. If the toy itself is changing shape, you have gone too far !! Back off a bit and smooth it out.
Q: What’s the best way to stuff small parts like arms, ears, or tails?
A: Use a narrow tool like hemostats or a chopstick, and start with tiny amounts of stuffing. Push the fill in gently and shape as you go to avoid overpacking tight areas. For floppy limbs leave an area at the top of the leg or arm unstuffed for ease of movement.
Happy stuffing !!!
