Documentation

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/cutting/en.md

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+---
+title: "Octoplushy, the plushy octopus: Cutting Instructions"
+---
+
+- **Color 1 (Upper body, top of legs)**
+  - Cut **8 Part 1**
+  - **octopus only**
+    - Cut **2 Part 9**
+  - **squid only**
+    - Cut **2 Part 4**
+- **Color 2 (Belly, bottom of legs)**
+  - Cut **8 Part 2**
+  - **squid only**
+    - Cut **2 Part 5**
+- **Octopus & Squid (eyes)**
+  - Cut **2 Part 3 (white)**
+  - Cut **2 Part 6 (black)**

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/en.md

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+---
+title: Octoplushy, the plushy octopus
+---
+
+<PatternDocs pattern='octoplushy' />

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/fabric/en.md

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+---
+title: "Octoplushy, the plushy octopus: Fabric Options"
+---
+## Main and Contrast Body Fabrics (Upper body and legs, belly and underside legs)
+
+This plush toy is intended to have two different coloured fabrics, one for the upper body and top side of the legs, one for the belly and underside of the legs. 
+
+Hi is designed for faux fur fabric, which most plush toys are made from, but you could also use polar fleece, felt, denim, corduroy, or anything moderately heavy. Lightweight or drapey fabrics may not hold Hi's shape well when stuffed. Fabrics with a two-way stretch will work better than wovens, the stretch should be perpendicular to the grainline.  
+
+## Stuffing
+
+Since this is a plush toy, it will need to be stuffed with material. Most of the time you'll want to use polyester fiberfill (polyfill), but if you have a lot of fabric scraps, you can use shredded scrap fabric. However this may be heavier and less soft than fiberfill. It's also worth thinking about whether your Hi may be at risk of getting dirty, or want to go for a swim, as not all stuffing options are washable.

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/instructions/en.md

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+---
+title: "Octoplushy, the plushy octopus: Sewing Instructions"
+---
+
+- Sew 4 parts 1 together, from B to A. For Squid: Sew one part 4 to each, from B to A.
+
+  - For Octoplushy: Use topstitching, or a long bar-tack, to make the mouth on one of the segments.
+
+  - For Octopus: Sew the eye part 6 (black) to part 3 (white). Sew both short ends of part 9 together, creating a ring. Sew part 9 to the circumpherence of part 3, gathering the excess as you go. Now fold the part 9 double, and sew it to part 3. You can stuff it before this step if you want more dramatic 'eyebrows'. Sew the eyes to the lower part of the sections, so that you will have two sections between them when it all come together.
+
+  - For Squid: Sew the eye parts together (3 = white, 6 = black) and finish their sides the best you can. Sew these to the section closest to the legs.
+
+  - For Squid: Sew one part 4 to each of the body parts.
+
+- Sew both body parts together, from B to A.
+
+- Sew 4 parts 2 together, from D to C. 
+
+  - For Squid: Sew one part 5 to each, from D to C. 
+
+- Sew both leg parts together, but only along one seam from D to C. The other stays open to fill the plushy.
+
+- Match up the leg parts with the body parts. Sew each leg from B/D to B/D. It is easiest to sew one leg almost to the next B/D part, stop sewing, pin the next leg, and start sewing again. The bottom part (2,5) is slightly shorter than the top part of a leg, so you have to ease it in while matching it up.
+
+- Fill the plushy
+
+- Hand sew the remaining seam

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/measurements/en.md

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+---
+title: "Octoplushy, the plushy octopus: Required Measurements"
+---
+
+<Note>
+Octoplushy does not require any measurements
+</Note>
+

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/needs/en.md

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+---
+title: "Octoplushy, the plushy octopus: What You Need"
+---
+
+To make Octoplushy, you will need the following:
+
+- [Basic sewing supplies](/docs/sewing/basic-sewing-supplies)
+- About 1 meter (1.1 yards) of a suitable fabric (Upper body) ([see Octoplushy Fabric options](/docs/patterns/octoplushy/fabric/))
+- About 0.75 meters (0.85 yards) of a suitable fabric (Belly) ([see Octoplushy Fabric options](/docs/patterns/octoplushy/fabric/))
+- Stuffing
+
+<Note>
+
+This list is based on a default Octoplushy and you may need less or more fabric dependant on the [size you are making Octoplushy](/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/size/). The Octopus version requires about 50% more fabric, and the squid version about 75% more.
+
+</Note>

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/bottomlegreduction/en.md

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+---
+title: "Bottom Leg Reduction"
+---
+
+This setting adjusts the difference in length between the top and the bottom fabric of the legs. The bigger the difference, the more the legs will want to curl.

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/bottomlegreductionplushy/en.md

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+---
+title: "Bottom Leg Reduction (Octoplushy)"
+---
+
+This setting adjusts the difference in length between the top and the bottom fabric of the legs. The bigger the difference, the more the legs will want to curl.

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/bottomtoplegratio/en.md

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+---
+title: "Bottom to Top Leg Ratio"
+---
+
+This setting adjusts the ratio between the top and the bottom of the legs. The lower the ration, the more fabric will be associated with the top of the leg. 100% makes both the top and the bottom the same.

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/en.md

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+---
+title: "Octoplushy, the plushy octopus: Design Options"
+---
+
+<PatternOptions pattern='octoplushy' />

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/leglength/en.md

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+---
+title: "Leg Length"
+---
+
+The length of the legs can be adjusted. 

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/legtaper/en.md

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+---
+title: "Leg Taper"
+---
+
+This setting changes how much the legs taper from the body down to the end.

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/legwidth/en.md

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+---
+title: "Leg Width"
+---
+
+The width of the legs can be adjusted. 

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/neckwidth/en.md

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+---
+title: "Neck Width"
+---
+
+The width of the neck can be adjusted. This is a percentage of the head.

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/size/en.md

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+---
+title: "Size"
+---
+
+Octoplushy can be made in different sizes. The default has a head size of about 15cm, and 25cm long legs. 
+This is a percentage of this default length.

markdown/org/docs/patterns/octoplushy/options/type/en.md

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+---
+title: "Type"
+---
+
+There are three distinct Octoplushies. The original cute Octoplushy, the more authentic Octopus, and the Squid.