Abstract: A plush article is stuffed via an opening which can be closed off with a drawstring. The article can be stuffed by hand or with a stuffing machine which delivers stuffing material into the interior of the article via a tube. The opening is also provided with a sleeve which extends into the article. The sleeve prevents the escape of stuffing material from the interior of the article through the opening before the opening is closed off with the drawstring. After the opening is closed, a decorative attachment resembling a belly button can be attached to the article with the drawstring to cover the opening.