{"id":7857,"date":"2020-11-02T16:53:37","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T21:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elaineheigldesigns.com\/blog\/?p=7857"},"modified":"2025-09-27T10:23:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T15:23:24","slug":"toys-sew-easy-4-categories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elaineheigldesigns.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/toys-sew-easy-4-categories\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sew and Create Your Wonderful Unique Cuddly Toys"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SEW PLAYTHINGS!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Thinking about sewing for fun? Try toys!\u00a0Below are 4 pattern categories to create adorable playthings. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you a beginning stitcher or want to coach a beginner? <\/span>Two piece animals and cut&sew bears are easy projects for someone with limited sewing experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Dolls and doll clothing are great toy making categories for family sewing and gifting.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Making playthings is necessary FUN! Explore below!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sew up some animals, easy does it!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Two-piece animal patterns are a great entry level to soft toy making. Once you make one of these, you will be amazed at how fast they sew up with great results.\u00a0Two-piece animals can be made up in fleece, plush, minky, knits, and cotton as shown in the photos.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With just 2 pattern pieces, you can sew an animal out of fleece, plush, Minky, knit or cotton. They sew up in a flash!<\/p>\n

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Irresistibly adorable! Definitely a smile maker!<\/p>\n

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Baby cuties to sew and cuddle. Make each animal and pair with themed fleece blankies. Happiness!<\/p>\n

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With just 2 \u00a0to 3 main pattern pieces, sew up a party of circus and zoo buddies!<\/p>\n

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These cuties are made for some good hugging. Yes, just 2 pattern pieces do it!<\/p>\n

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These little guys are my personal fave, just saying!<\/p>\n

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These plump pets are made for giant hugs and kisses.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A sweet first friend. These animals are made with just 2 body pieces. Applique details add character. Sherpa, minky plush and fleece are used to create these cuties.<\/p>\n

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Sew doll clothes!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Many designers, including myself, began their sewing passion with making doll clothes. Today the 18\u201d doll is the most accessible and popular doll to sew for. There are so many clothing patterns for them!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below are some patterns by Elaine Heigl Designs for Simplicity Pattern Company<\/em>. Many styles would be great for the cut&sew 17\u201d PLUSH LIFE\u00ae bear… with a just few adjustments they can fit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Go west! Everything a doll would need for western wear. A must have!<\/p>\n

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A must have wardrobe for play and parties.<\/p>\n

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Fun fashion for the modern 18″ girls!<\/p>\n

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Classic lounge wear is a must for your 18″ doll!<\/p>\n

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With some slight adjustments the 18″ doll clothing can fit the 17″ cut&sew animals and dolls. Find on this site free pdf wardrobe patterns that fit both!<\/p>\n

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Sew dolls! For play or display<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Doll making<\/a> is such a joy. So many options to create a unique character. Check out pattern packs below by Elaine Heigl Designs for Simplicity Pattern Company. You can make the dolls as shown, or get super independent and try different hair design techniques<\/a> or try a soft sculpture face. Check out my Pinterest boards for inspiration. You can order knit and woven doll skin fabric<\/a> at the print on demand site Spoonflower.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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These adorable girls are designed for teaching dressing skills and encourage sweet dreams<\/p>\n

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Pretty lanky loungers for fun or display. Great dolls for posing and hugging!<\/p>\n

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These boys and girls are designed to be that forever friend that shares daily adventures.<\/p>\n

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These adorable girls just might be that doll that is taken everywhere. Lovable and huggable.<\/p>\n

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Find the fabrics that were especially designed for Simplicity 9440. Click here to source fabrics at Spoonflower.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Create a PLUSH LIFE experience with cut-and-sew fabric panels<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The PLUSH LIFE\u00ae animals and dolls are easy-to-sew projects that can be sewn up within an hour. Each PLUSH LIFE\u00ae cut&sew fabric panel arrives fully printed with all the pattern shapes, complete with graphics. How easy is that!<\/strong>
Choose from several easy-to-sew animal and doll styles and a growing selection of clothes. Collect and build your unique PLUSH LIFE\u00ae experience. Make to give or keep. Have fun with this!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Make dressable bears, cats, dolls and their clothing. A bear is a classic toy for both boys and girls to nurture and comfort. These are created for sweet shared memories.<\/p>\n

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Make one or all. There are several styles to choose from!<\/p>\n

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A sleepover theme is a must have! Choose from a blue or pink themed sleep set.<\/p>\n

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Each project starts with a fat quarter cut&sew fabric panel. Download pdf guidesheet on this site.<\/p>\n

My cat Stitch\u2019s fave is the Panda. I wonder why!<\/p>\n

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Doll making is a great creative outlet. Sew and stuff a doll blank and build your unique character. Tutorials for hair design and free clothing patterns are on this site. Let your imagination go! Make one in every color for diversity!<\/p>\n

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These babies are sure to be that favorite lovie. A sleeping mask encourages a good night sleep.<\/p>\n

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And more hugworthy toys to sew!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Sew up 3 sizes of bears: a mini, a medium size and a large size. Pick a size for a baby, teen, or a Senior for love and comfort. Make in wovens, knits, minky or fleece. Reporpouse a loved wardrobe piece that is no longer worn but full of memories. Have fun with this!<\/p>\n

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These big pups are 24″ sitting. Posable and expressive. A best friend for sure!<\/p>\n

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What can I say…these animals are fun to march around! See them on instagram!<\/p>\n

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27″ tall cats, dogs and bears… poseable, loveable!<\/p>\n

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Love for always. Sew up some of these for heirloom treasures.<\/p>\n

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Want to sew? Toymaking is a great way to go. Have heart-warming satisfication with a project that will give someone joy. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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