Mars Sigler — “Monster Buddy” Plush Toy
Author: Tracy Sigler | Posted: August 1st, 2008 | | Tags: craft, sewing, toy | 2 Comments »
Eleven year old (almost 12) renaissance man Mars Sigler has embraced a new medium: handmade monster toys. He is calling this product line “Monster Buddies.” The fellow pictured here is named “Marky” and he is the second original, sounds better than “number two,” in a series Master Sigler has dubbed “Locker Buddies.” Toys in the “Locker Buddy” line are small enough to fit into a school locker.
Mars learned his pattern making and sewing skills from his mother, but the creative concepts are all his. Always innovative, Mars opted with “Marky” to put the seams on display, essentially turning the toy inside out, even though the fabric isn’t. The light blue element below the simple line mouth is actually fabric drool.
In an interview today Mars revealed that he intends to produce more “Monster Buddies” and begin selling them in various outlets in the near future. Master Sigler said at this time he has no plans to sell the first two “Monster Buddy” creations.
Beauty
Wow Mars, thank you! That’s exactly the kind of inspiration I was looking for as a new to sewing Mom of a two year old… This will be an entirely handmade Christmas for us (first time ever and I’m NOT crafty). My little man needs his own little monster and I’ll keep yours in mind as I craft. The “monster drool” is awesome!
Happy Holidays,
Leslie