Abstract: A method of making a stuffed toy and a stuffed toy are disclosed. A method of making a stuffed toy requires forming a fabric skin into a body defining an interior space or cavity and an exterior surface, separated by a surface opening. A fabric sleeve or passageway connects to the surface opening on one end and is provided with a cinchable closure on its other or free end. The cinchable sleeve or passageway facilitates the environmentally-sound filling of the cavity with stuffing. After filling with stuffing, the cinchable end of the sleeve is closed off to form a pocket. The pocket can be used to hold an electronic component or sound chip in an isolated manner from the stuffing. The electronic component and stuffing in the cavity of the toy are sealed from access by a closure mechanism.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a costume having semi-rigid costume components, and the costume itself. The semi-rigid costume components are capable of being sewn to fabric to form an integrated costume. An embodiment is shown in which the costume includes a semi-rigid muscular torso suitable for a superhero chestpiece. The sewn rigid component is formed from fusing a layer of fabric to a layer of foam and the resulting laminate is vacuum molded into a three-dimensional shape.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a costume having semi-rigid costume components, and the costume itself. The semi-rigid costume components are capable of being sewn to fabric to form an integrated costume. An embodiment is shown in which the costume includes a semi-rigid muscular torso suitable for a superhero chestpiece. The sewn rigid component is formed from fusing a layer of fabric to a layer of foam and the resulting laminate is vacuum molded into a three-dimensional shape.