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Published: 2018-12-27 03:13:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 5222; Favourites: 95; Downloads: 39
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[Pattern Update: fav.me/ddq0my6 ]Height: 2' (excluding ears)
So, while I usually shrug off a lot of things I work on, this will not be one of them, as this shape wasn't by any means easy to achieve.
Nevertheless, I still have a few criticisms against it:
-Neck is a tad too thin in general, (or at least with respect to the arms)
-Bosom seems too big
-Waist is a little too narrow (which is perhaps why the bosom seems too large in comparison)
-Shoulders, what am I going to do with you!? >_< I thought a different approach I took with the arms would help, but they still lack the needed definition. I think I know how to fix it, but we'll see.
Well, there's my thoughts. My brother also gave me some helpful tips. But what are your thoughts? Feedback and criticism welcome!
A very special thanks to my long time loyal Patrons:
Patreon (No, I don't update it often, but it's still very much appreciated and acknowledged!)
And for those who have seen No. 08, yes, I reused the head!
Also, Happy New Year!
Previously posted version: Biped Test No. 13
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Not yet, but if things continue like they have, maybe about this time next year, possibly. (Wish I had a much better answer, but the last test took me about 10 months to complete. 
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I know qtpony recently made a post. I'm still working on my lifesize Chrysalis, (#22). I'm going to finish her to completion unlike my general tests though. I got the hair pattern cut last weekend, hope to actually sew it next weekend. Painting 3 outbuildings this weekend. (1.5 done, 1.5 to go! 
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Not yet, unfortunately. 
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Good luck 
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Every time I wander off for a few months and then come back you've done something new and kind of insane, but epic. Great job! I just, I can't even, this looks like it took SO MUCH WORK AND TIME (and yeah, even accounting for the title). I'm not sure if it's been stated, but maybe the waist looks odd because it tapers in at the front, and usually female waists - especially when we're on tip toe like we're in pumps or, er, are ungulates - tapers sort of outward, almost like a bean. Presumably a sexy bean, but nonetheless a bean. I'm sure it's a moot point by now, as it's been almost half a year since you posted this, but I'll put the thought up anyway.
I'm particularly impressed by the breasts on this. They're actually, you know, breast shaped. They taper down and have a convincing shape in general. The shaping of the back of the torso is also just, really cool and organic. You are incredible!
(also, the head is amazing, so /shrug/ no issue with reusing no. 08 as far as I can see. Don't fix what isn't broken, right?)
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Haha! 
I'm definitely in full agreement with the synthetic looking taper. I've reduced that by widening the belly piece by 120%, but I can't but help a quick sketch-over would really help, though I think I know what you mean and by no means disagree. And yes!, feedback is still relevant considering the glacial pace at which I've been working on this project.
I thank you very much for that. 
I'm going to try with the head 80% smaller in the next iteration, as I think that will help with general proportions, not to mention a mane/hair will make it appear fuller. Next up is life-size Chrysalis (#22), because I'm tired of messing around with the tiny details and want to put this pattern to the test. And she'll have shoulders! ^^
Your thoughts and feedback are very much appreciated!
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I have a terrible habit of wandering away for 6+ months and then coming back oblivious to how long it's been, until I've seen how much someone has posted in the interim. I think it must be a holdover from the days of waiting for loads of a comic or show to come out so I could binge.
Eh. Sometimes things take ages. It is what it is, and forcing it will probably just result in a lot of frustration and possibly a busted up machine. You're doing something really complex and you don't wanna burn yourself out on it, too.
I'm really excited to see that when it happens, because I love Chrysalis's design, just, a ridiculous amount. I'm interested to see what you end up doing for the holes in her legs and mane, specifically, since it seems like those are the most difficult part of her design to emulate.
If you want a sketch-over done by someone who hasn't made a plush pattern in ages, let me know. I can spare the time for something interesting, like this, and will happily volunteer.
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...I actually just thought how I could entirely machine sew the leg holes, (with invisible zippers), before stuffing and be able to actively experiment with the material to keep it form collapsing.
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Something being too much work is a valid reason to discard it as an option. If you have the time to do a tutorial, it would be really cool of you - someone else might need the solution enough that they're willing to barter the time - but I'm assuming that you either A, have other projects you wanna get to some time this century or B, are looking to make a pattern you can remake and sell dolls of, which would necessitate it not taking the better part of an era. And that's fine, honestly, and good sense besides.
I tried poking through a book on softie making I have, but no dice on other ideas for the leg in this corner
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Well, as I've been cutting out the pattern for a 5' anthro Chrysalis plush, It occurred to me that invisible zippers would still be a bit much considering how small the holes still are relatively speaking. (Maybe if the plush was 10' tall. XD)
Indeed. I have another couple of incandescent matrix clocks to make after getting a deal on some light bulb sockets on clearance with push down/wire pinch connections that already have already have diodes on them needed for a row column matrix! That's 3 solder connections per bulb, (out of about 90 bulbs for two clocks), I wouldn't have to make!
I hear ya. It's not a common issue for sure.
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Still sounds like a better habit than coming back every single day.
But I have ironically written crawlers for some of the comics I read, and occasionally stock up on what I haven't read every few months. ^^
My machine may be able to handle it, but yes, I definitely don't need to be burned out!
Well, I admit since part of my goal is plush-ness, I confess I don't actually intend for holes, (plus I'm tired of waiting on myself).
I would love that!
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It's ADD, honestly. I can hyper-focus until I run out of things to eyeball, then I'm off to do the same elsewhere.
Heeeey, if it works for you (shrug) then it's fine, right? (laughs) still, probably more effort than I usually put in.
Makes sense. I'm really not sure what you could use aside form maybe heavy interfacing... Or treating it like a donut, which sounds like it could be unnecessarily difficult. Hmm. ... foam could work, but we're moving out of plush and into soft sculpture territory then.
I've got a sketch, but I was trying to keep it to your current seam lines so that you could modify the current pieces instead of adding new ones. Is the navel soft sculpted? What's going on there, if you're okay with answering in a public chat?
Darts are lifesavers. And don't rag on yourself too much, because a poorly placed dart looks awful and a well placed one makes something fabulous.
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The donut concept would essentially be like a collapsed hole, which would be easy enough I'd suspect since it really wouldn't need special support. It's not like it has to be a neat cylinder. And yup, I don't really want to do the soft sculpture thing. I have a Chrysalis soft sculpture from fireflytwinkletoes. I love it, but it's the hardest "plush" I own. ^^'
Very true indeed, especially when scaling up! Before the dart there, I had nothing, but I think the dart will do based on my latest test 21, despite sewing the belly at the wrong nap orientation. >_<
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Hmm, something about the arms, particularly the shoulders, seems disproportionate - I'm wondering if adding width to the waist will help the shoulders seem more proportional, or if the top of the arms should be narrowed as well.
Also that's some highly impressive plushbutt right there
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I think a wider waist would also greatly help, especially given how I have my next test pattern coming along which should hopefully greatly improve the shoulders so they're... more shoulder-ry.
Haha, to think, that's one of the easy parts!
Thank you for your thoughts!
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Yeuhhh, a little too unintentionally big at that. ^^'
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Gonna have nightmares! XD Hahah! You are super talented and that body is amazing, but for a pony it is a little bit weird to me. Still, you can sew better than me for sure!
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No, I totally hear you though, it definitely needs some tweaking. All-in-all, I think the body would work better for an anthro canine/feline/bunny, etc., but it still needs some changes. I don't like how much attention the bosom draws even if the shape is technically good. I think I may be able to do as others have suggested at this overall scale, but it would've been very difficult at the smaller scale. Just getting rid of the vertical seams would be great for my goals!
Thank you for your feedback!
And Thank you much for the watch and faves! I’ll try not to disappoint.
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Personally I think that's some really neat anthro plush. Although if I were too pinpoint something I guess I would stick with hooves only for the hindlegs, urr legs I mean? Still that's pretty impressive base
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You mean how they bend toward each other a bit much, or are you suggesting hands for the arms, (something I may well try later), or something else and I'm totally missing your point?
Thank you!
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I mean hands instead of hooves - sorry for not being more clear, my bad ^^'
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"hooves only for the hindlegs, urr legs" is what keyed me in. ^^ Thank you for the feedback and clarification!
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I see, yeah I know, I tend to write too complicated sentences, usually with messy results xD
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Been there, done that. ^^'
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I think the lower leg structure is a little strange looking. I feel that making it a thinner version of your older anthro pattern that you have for sale would look a little less awkward, but I definitely get at what you are trying to do here. This pattern overall is very nice and maybe one day I hope you sell it
(She has a very lovely form, by the way! Excellent body structure with natural curves)
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You mean how the hocks are oriented, the hooves bent inward a bit much? ...I'll need to look into that.
You mean the lower legs with similar proportions as the older pattern?
I think I will be, and thank you very much!
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Eh I would not worry about odd. We are bronies, we are odd by definition.
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Y'know, years ago, I remember seeing your early works. You've sure managed to continue boosting your skills and ability. Glad to see you still around, too! It warms my heart, it does.
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Glad I'm still around to still do this, even if at a snails pace. ^^ But I do love the technical challenge.
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Nice work. Since you asked for feedback here's my list of areas I feel need touching up.
Neck a bit bigger.
Hooves a bit more flat on the bottoms.
Breasts much flatter-that way folks have the option to keep them flat or pad them out. That and you could sell padded boobs as an optional attachment.
Hips a bit wider and thighs a bit thicker.
The main reason I suggest padding her out has only a little to do with her figure. I'm thinking if durability. The more material you use (especially around the neck) the stronger her overall construction will be. Overall the one you've made is great though.
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Thank you! ...But just to clarify a few things so I'm not chasing my own shadow... ^^
For the neck, as per the description I certainly agree, but would that still stand with respect to the head being 80% smaller:
Because qtpony made a good point given the head will be fuller with a mane/hair, but it may still need to be a little bit wider still, but not taller, (at least not after finally getting the shoulders right I think).
I very much agree there! But I also want to understand the general attachment you had in mind form a technical aspect. Do you mean something that could function as an accessory after the plush is completed, something hand sewn, or something machine sewn? (And I only ask because nearly all machine-sewn was one of my technical challenges/goals. But even if that's not what you had in mind, that's fine, I just want to make sure. ^^)
...With respect to the current head, or an 80% smaller head?
Durability is always one of my plush goals, but I want to make sure I understand what you mean by "padding her out."
Thank you very much for your feedback!
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Looking at the head again I think it looks fine as is. The only real need would be a strong enough head support. I think proportion-wise it's fine. Too bad you don't know a welder-an aluminum frame would be light-weight, durable and have no issue supporting its head.
Re-attachments I was thinking maybe a sewn fake boob the buyer could use velcro tape to attach. You could offer them as an extra maybe. I don't think it would be too costly to do so. That way they could choose to keep it separate or if they liked it enough on all they'd have to do is sew it on themselves.
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...If you mean at the 80% size, cool. But nonetheless yes, absolutely! There's nothing worse than a wobbly head. ^^
Ehh... I think an aluminum frame would be a bit much, but an armature for sure, which is what I'd like to try. Not that I haven't used aluminum for a plush before in a different way: fav.me/dbi0quo Now, that may definitely be worth some serious consideration for something life size though.
I suppose in that case, I wouldn't really need the velcro if they sewed it on themselves. But if they were to function as an accessory, I'd probably stick with good 'ol magnets.
Thank you again sir!
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I can't believe I didn't think of magnets. That's way better and yeah I meant armature, sorry.
This is why I write poems and don't make plushies lol.
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Have a Happy New Year!
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This is really awesome so far. My suggestion is to not try to make individual breasts but more like a swell/single shape. Like how a lot of feminized animals in cartoons have. Good luck!
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