How to Make an Easy Stuffed Animal

Last Updated: August 10, 2021

This article is great because these animals are easy, cute, and really fun to make. These animals are hand sewn, which makes them good for kids and adults.Have fun!

Steps

1
Choose what animal you are going to make. Be sure you have all of the materials you need for it, and that it won't be too difficult to make. If you are making this with kids, be sure that they will be able to do it as well.
2
Choose the patterns and colors for the fabric. Plain colors work well too, but if you want to make a crazier animal or creature, go for crazier patterns.

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3
Fold the fabric in half, but make sure that the side that will be on the inside is facing out right now.
4
Draw the base shape, for example if it was a dog stuffed animal, you would draw the body right now. Do not yet draw the feet, arms, tail, ears, etc.
5
Cut out the shape.Leave a little extra space between the line you are cutting and the actual body, because when you sew it the overall size will decrease.
6
Thread your needle. If you have a needle threader these make threading easier.
7
Wear a thimble if you want, but you don't have to. Make sure the knot at the end of your thread is large enough that it won't come through the fabric.
8
Poke the thread through the edge of the fabric. Keep stitching along the edge of your fabric until there is about 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) between the place you are now and the place where you started which is also where you will stop.
9
Turn the animal inside-out, or in this case outside-in.
10
Stuff the body using stuffing, or if you don't have any stuffing use string or old fabric. Stitch up the remaining section after the body has been stuffed. Tie a strong knot that will not untie. cut the extra thread off.
11
Using the same or a different fabric, and making sure that the fabric it inside-out folded in half, draw any other body part you want to have on your animal/creature. Do the same thing that you did in step 8 through 10, stitching, turning outside-in, and stuffing all the body parts. Make as many as you want, because this does not have to be a real animal.
12
Sew all of the body parts to the body. Make sure all of your knots are very strong and will not untie.
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To make a face, simply embroider one or sew buttons on. Secure all of your knots, and make sure there is nothing else you want to add.
14
Admire your beautiful, hand sewn creation!

Community Q&A

Question

Can I use a glue gun instead because I can't sew very well?

Community Answer

Probably, but you'll need to use fabric glue. They sell it at any craft store.
Question

How long will it take to make a stuffed animal?

Community Answer

It could take anywhere from 15-45 minutes, depending on whether or not you have any experience with a project like this.
Question

Do you think it would be possible to make a puffin using this?

Community Answer

Sure! You can sew anything you want. A puffin shouldn't be too hard. You might even be able to find some guides or tutorials online. Check YouTube.