{"product_id":"otakon-class-hand-sewing-101-sew-a-plushie","title":"OTAKON CLASS \/\/ Hand Sewing 101: Sew a Plushie","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLocation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOtakon 2026\u003cbr\u003eWalter E. Washington Room 144C - Crafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Room (Saturday, August 1st)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWalter E. Washington Room 144A - Sewing Room (Sunday, August 2nd)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"189\"\u003eIn this cozy, beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to hand sew an adorable whale shark plushie from scratch — no sewing machine required! Whether you’ve never threaded a needle before or you're just looking for a relaxing project, this class will walk you through each step in a fun, no-pressure environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"189\"\u003eBy the end of class, you’ll have a finished, one-of-a-kind plushie that’s perfect for gifting, collecting, or cuddling. Plus, you’ll go home with the skills and confidence to make more on your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"189\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn this workshop you'll learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for working with felt and soft fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand sewing basics: threading needles, running stitch, whip stitch, and ladder stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to stuff and shape your plushie for a cute, chibi-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to attach simple accessories or facial features for extra personality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNone - Beginner Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAissac is a professional costumer from NYC that specializes in pattern making, beading, hand finishing, and garment construction. They’ve worked on shows for both film and Broadway, such as Wicked, The Lion King, Gilded Age, and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. Their passion for sewing comes from over 15 years of cosplay experience. \u003c\/span\u003eYou can find them on Instagram at \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Aissac.Cos on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/aissac.cos\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAissac.Cos\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nitty Gritty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo participate in this workshop, a liability waiver must be completed for all participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpace is limited and all tickets are first come first serve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePurchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. 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