"Instructions and tips to create plush toys for children"

Cuddly toys are loyal companions and some even stay the best friends for a lifetime. At least one of the plush journeyman survives a childhood and will ensure that beautiful memories awakened. Cuddly toys are soul flower, sleep aid and loyal companion in one. Parents face an almost almost large selection when it comes to buying a plush toy for their little treasure. But some mums and dads are looking for something special. A soft toy that is not available. The solution is quite close. All you need is a little creativity and the right equipment. The answer is: sew a cuddly toy yourself!

Do-it-yourself cuddly toy?

Don't worry, that sounds a little difficult at first, but with the right instructions and a few stimulating tips, you can also sew cuddly animals yourself. Soft fabrics, such as terry, are particularly suitable for this project. After all, the small fellows are there to cuddle.

Sewing cuddly toys for children is not that difficult

What makes a sewn plush toy so unique?

Unlike a purchased soft toy, a self -made plush toy is unique. Nowhere in the world there will be a comparable cuddly toy. This fact alone turns an ordinary plush toy something very special. Children usually build up a very firm bond with such animals. After all, they do not have hidden that it is a unique soft toy. Regardless of whether it is the classic teddy, a dachshund or a rabbit. It doesn't matter. Self -made gifts for children are generally a sign that they take the time and thus express their love for the child.

Children love cuddly toys - they are sewn themselves a very special and personal gift

How can I sew cuddly toys myself?

There are different means of sewing cuddly toys yourself. Basically, a pattern is quite helpful to hold a pretty cuddly toy in your hands in the end. You can find cuddly toy cut patterns sufficient on relevant pages on the web. These range from simply to demanding. If you have already gained experience, then you are welcome to venture into somewhat heavier patterns. Today we give you a small step-by-step instructions that are suitable for beginners. You can find the necessary handicraft material in our Zwergehuus handicraft shop in large selection.

The dachshund as a self -sewn plush toy

We choose a dachshund this time. After all, this is a popular dog breed and as a bought cuddly toy, it is not too often to have. This is more than a good reason to provide you with a short guide today how you can make a dachshund yourself:

Lovingly sewed soft toy dachshund

You need the following material and utensils for this:

• a soft fabric (mass approx. 50cm x 50cm)
• Sewing yarn
• Cardboard/ stronger handicraft paper as a template
• Scissors
• Sewing and embroidery needles
• Satin band

1. First of all, make the pattern. Simply break the cuddly toy pattern on a piece of paper so that you have the basic mass and the individual elements on hand. Tip: If you do not have a pattern, simply draw up the shape of a dachshund and the ears on paper by hand. This gives you a simple pattern, on the basis of which you can also sew cuddly animals. After a short search, there are already dozens of patterns on almost every topic.
2. Take the fabric on hand and put it together twice. You now have two layers of the fabric in front of you. Now place the template so that you leave a good centimeter to the edges as a sewing edge. It also makes sense to put the animal's back directly on the edge, so that you can save a longer seam in advance. Put the template with sewing needles and now record the cut lines.
3. Now cut out the elements. The body and ears are now in front of them.
4. First sew the body elements together. Be sure to leave part of the seam on the belly side so that you can still bring in the filling after turning. Now cut back the seam allowances a little. Cut them on the corners and cut them on the curves so that small triangles are created.
5. Now turn the blanks on the right. The seams are now inside. Put the filling into the stomach over the small opening. Now sew the body together completely. Also drive your ears in the same way. The ears are then sewn with a simple stitch on the body.
6. With black yarn you are welcome to attach a few eyes with the help of the cross stitch or like to hire a snout or a nose. Finally, put the satin tape over as a collar.

Small accessories for the dachshund

In addition to the satin band, other small accessories are also available for the little dachshund. How about a pretty pearl chain? Thread a few pretty Wooden beads Your choice on a thread and put the finished pearl chain around your neck. Or they bring one Nuggikette to. This is guaranteed for your little sunshine a little highlight. Cuddly toys and baby share the nuggi.

Gifts for children who come from the heart: sew cuddly towels yourself!

Children are always happy about cuddly toys. In the first few years, however, it was mainly cuddly towels that make little eyes sparkle. Less complex and somewhat easier, making cuddly towels is also. You are welcome to fall back on other motifs. It doesn't always have to be a teddy bear or rabbit. We will give you a small guide for a star for cuddling:

You need this:

• soft fabric (terry)
• Scissors
• Sewing thread
• Filling cotton

A cuddly towel or plush cushion in star shape will love your child

1. First draw a small star (size is all at your discretion) on cardboard. Expose the template to the fabric. Place it on top of each other again and start with the first tooth at the overlapping area.
2. First put the star off with needles and leave a sewing addition. Now simply transfer the pattern to the fabric.
3. Now cut out the star along your line. In front of them is now the blank, which they are now sewing together with dense stitches. Make sure to leave a spag open to bring in the filling.
4. Before filling, turn the star to the right so that the seams are inside. Now simply fill and sew the small opening well.

You can now give the star a pretty face with the help of sewing thread. Just as you like it. Sewing cuddly toys yourself is not difficult and ultimately a particularly personal gift. We hope you enjoy tinkering and sewing!