From Shadows to Shelf: Crafting the Black Stormvermin
We’re thrilled to announce the latest addition to our Warhammer inspired plushie collection.
We’ve been dreaming of this for a long time—a black version of our beloved plushie, the Brown Stormvermin. Why? Because we all know that a brown fur born would never make the cut to be a Stormvermin. So, we rolled up our sleeves, threaded our needles, and got to work. Here’s how it all came together!
Pattern Cutting and Fabric Prep: Luckily for us, much of the heavy lifting was already done thanks to our pre-designed all-in-one body pattern. This meant we could jump straight into cutting out the pieces from our chosen black fabric—a soft, durable felt perfect for our plushies. Precision was key here, ensuring every piece fit together seamlessly and set the stage for the rest of the process.
Sewing and Assembly: Using a mix of hand-stitching and machine sewing, we pieced together the body and head, making sure to reinforce stress points like the seams around the limbs. A ladder stitch worked wonders for closing everything up neatly.
Adding the Garments: Next, we cut bind, and sew the garments . We used a combination of embroidery and topstitching to add details like armour plating and gauntlets, giving the character that extra layer of complexity and interest.
This is where the Stormvermin really starts to take of shape.
3D Printing the Details: This is where we 3D printed the helmet, shield, and scabbard, then painted them before attaching them to the plushie.
It’s always a fine balance between the soft, plush feel of the fabric and the sharp, detailed 3D-printed parts. But when it all comes together, it’s Magic.
Then it is a quick tidy up, to remove any loose fibres and thread before it’s photoshoot.
Finishing the Black Stormvermin felt like closing a chapter on something we’ve been tinkering with for a while. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a new idea, but this project reminded us how much the little details matter—like finding the right fabric that’s both soft and durable, or figuring out how to attach 3D-printed parts without losing that plushie feel.
One thing we’ve learned is that no matter how much you plan, there’s always a moment where you have to improvise. Maybe a stitch doesn’t hold the way you thought it would, or a detail doesn’t look quite right until you tweak it. Those moments can be frustrating, but they’re also where a lot of the creativity happens.
Thanks for reading, and for sharing in the ups and downs of making our latest creation. There’s more to come, and we’re excited to keep them coming.
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