{"id":27840,"date":"2023-09-09T23:33:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T03:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=27840"},"modified":"2023-09-09T23:33:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T03:33:37","slug":"sewing-soft-toys-best-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-soft-toys-best-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Sewing Soft Toys For Kids and Relatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys-500x419.jpg\" alt=\"sewing soft toys\" class=\"wp-image-27851 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys-150x126.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys.jpg 940w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/419;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys-500x419.jpg\" alt=\"sewing soft toys\" class=\"wp-image-27851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys-150x126.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tips-for-Sewing-Soft-Toys.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the most fun and rewarding sewing project that I have ever undertaken is sewing soft toys for my kids, relatives, and friends. It is fun not just because of the myriads of colors and accessories used in crafting it, but also very rewarding when you see\u00a0the smile it ultimately brings on some little one\u2019s face. \u00a0Not to mention the cute little product that finally emerges after the work. For all those who are looking to sew that cute bunny or teddy bear, here are some tips from my own experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Choosing The Right Fabric For Soft Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no set rule regarding the type of fabric that can be used for making a soft toy. You can mix and match different fabrics and material according to your imagination to get the best result. For example, for the below teddy bears, velvet is used for making the body and felt is used under the feet. &nbsp;Likewise, you can mix and match velvet, fur, pompom or any other material you think would look good on a soft toy. &nbsp;Fake fur is often the material of choice for stuffed animals. &nbsp;You can find a truly huge section of fake furs at <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2aOQha2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fabric Empire<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's a link to one of our articles about <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-sewing-with-fur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tips on sewing with fur<\/a> that every beginner should know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dypQLHJomO\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-sewing-with-fur\/\">Tips on sewing with fur every beginner should know<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Tips on sewing with fur every beginner should know&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-sewing-with-fur\/embed\/#?secret=Das2R6hAm1#?secret=dypQLHJomO\" data-secret=\"dypQLHJomO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"487\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555-500x487.jpg\" alt=\"sewing soft toys\" class=\"wp-image-27846 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555-500x487.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555-768x748.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555-150x146.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/487;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555-500x487.jpg\" alt=\"sewing soft toys\" class=\"wp-image-27846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555-500x487.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555-768x748.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555-150x146.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_215383555.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Right Stitches For Making Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are hand sewing or machine sewing the toy, make sure that the stitches are strong enough to withstand rough usage. Kids have a tendency to poke their finger on any loose stitch and pull out all the stuffing. So make sure that the stitches are short and even triple stitch if possible. Check whether your machine has this facility. If not, then sew a straight stitch first and then sew over it two more times. Also, invest in good quality <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2azvqqG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thread for sewing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"353\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133-500x353.jpg\" alt=\"sewing soft toys\" class=\"wp-image-27844 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133-500x353.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/353;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133-500x353.jpg\" alt=\"sewing soft toys\" class=\"wp-image-27844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133-500x353.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126895133.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Stuffing Should I Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For soft toys, there are various stuffing options available like polyester, cotton, <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/eco-friendly-fabric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bamboo<\/a>, corn stuffing, wool, and fabric scrap. Whatever the type of stuffing used, make sure that it is done firmly so that the toy eventually does not go out of shape. Pay special attention to joints as they tend to flop if not stuffed properly. Also, while stuffing,&nbsp;make sure that you check the back side for any air bubbles, which might become difficult to fill later on. The best stuffing, in my opinion, is polyester as it is lightweight and can be easily washed. &nbsp;I usually use&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2b0F5KI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"sewing soft toys\" class=\"wp-image-27843 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"sewing soft toys\" class=\"wp-image-27843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_126250052.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing that you notice in a soft toy is its face. Before sewing the eyes, place two round pieces of cloth to find the exact location where the eyes should&nbsp;be fixed. Similarly, for nose and mouth, cut pieces of cloth in triangle and oval shapes and place them&nbsp;on the face to find the best match. Always remember to sew the facial features before stuffing and final sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of interesting patterns online for making soft toys.&nbsp; Keeping the above simple tips in mind will make sure that you sew success on your&nbsp;first attempt. &nbsp;Now to get you started, here's a fantastic roundup of some of our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/best-free-softie-plushie-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Free Softie and Plushie Patterns<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/best-free-softie-plushie-patterns\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Softie-Sewing-Patterns-464x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing soft toys\" class=\"wp-image-27855 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Softie-Sewing-Patterns-464x650.jpg 464w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Softie-Sewing-Patterns-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Softie-Sewing-Patterns-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Softie-Sewing-Patterns.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 464px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 464\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Softie-Sewing-Patterns-464x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing soft toys\" class=\"wp-image-27855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Softie-Sewing-Patterns-464x650.jpg 464w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Softie-Sewing-Patterns-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Softie-Sewing-Patterns-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Softie-Sewing-Patterns.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode385Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most fun and rewarding sewing project that I have ever undertaken is sewing soft toys for my kids, relatives, and friends. It is fun not just because of the myriads of colors and accessories used in crafting it, but also very rewarding when you see\u00a0the smile it \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-soft-toys-best-tips\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":27851,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":160},"categories":[160,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27840"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27840"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27840\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80328,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27840\/revisions\/80328"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27851"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}