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Discover a growing collection of free plush toy sewing patterns and step-by-step tutorials for makers of all skill levels. Whether you’re crafting cuddly animals, fantasy creatures, or whimsical soft toys, you’ll find adorable designs to download and sew today!

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  1. Whale toy plush toy free sewing pattern

    🧵 How to Sew a Plush Whale Toy
    Using Two Fabrics – Simple Softie Project
    ✂️ What You’ll Need:
    Two types of fabric:
    Main fabric (e.g., printed cotton or fleece for body)
    Contrast fabric (e.g., stripes or solids for the belly and fins)
    Toy stuffing (polyfill)
    Matching thread
    Sewing machine or hand needle
    Pins or clips
    Scissors
    Printed pattern pieces at 1:1 scale
    📐 Pattern Overview:
    Part No.
    Name
    Cut Instruction
    1
    Body (top)
    Cut 1 from main fabric
    2
    Side fin (small)
    Cut 1 from main fabric + 1 from contrast
    3
    Tail fin
    Cut 1 from main fabric + 1 from contrast
    4
    Side panels
    Cut 1 from main fabric + 1 from contrast
    5
    Belly (bottom)
    Cut 1 from contrast fabric
    Each piece marked "cut 2" means you'll cut one from each fabric type.
    🪡 Sewing Instructions:
    1. Prepare All Pieces
    Cut the pattern pieces at 1:1 scale.
    Make sure mirrored pieces are cut where necessary (for fins and sides).
    Keep right sides of the fabrics facing inward when pinning.
    2. Assemble the Fins (Parts 2 & 3)
    Place each pair of fins right sides together (main + contrast fabric).
    Sew around the edge, leaving the base open.
    Turn them right side out and press flat.
    Optional: topstitch around the edge for a neat look.
    3. Attach the Side Panels (Part 4)
    Sew each side panel (one from main, one from contrast fabric) to each side of the top body piece (Part 1).
    Align the straight edge of the side panel to the body’s side curves.
    You should now have a three-piece top with two fins sticking out from the sides.
    4. Insert the Tail Fin
    Place the tail fin (Part 3) between the two side panels at the rear.
    Pin it in place between the layers.
    Sew across the back to secure.
    5. Sew the Belly to the Body
    Pin the belly (Part 5) to the assembled top body part, aligning the curves.
    Leave a small opening at the underside for turning and stuffing.
    Insert the side fins (Part 2) into the seam, pinning securely before sewing.
    Sew around the entire body, leaving the gap open.
    6. Turn & Stuff
    Carefully turn the whale right side out through the opening.
    Stuff firmly with polyfill, shaping the body as you go.
    7. Close the Opening
    Hand-stitch the opening with a ladder (invisible) stitch.
    Shape and press gently.

    🐳 Optional Final Touches:
    Add safety eyes or embroider the eyes with black thread.
    Topstitch around belly seam if desired.
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  2. Hippo plush toy free design

    🧵 Hippo Plush Toy – Step-by-Step Sewing Guide 🦛
    ✂️ Pattern Sheets: PATTERN SHEET 1 & 2 – HIPPO TOY
    📎 Print at 100% scale, cut, and sew with love!
    🧺 What You’ll Need:
    🧶 Item
    📏 Quantity / Notes
    🧵 Main fabric
    ¼ meter (cotton, fleece, or minky)
    🎨 Contrast fabric
    Scraps for ears & pads
    ☁️ Stuffing
    Polyester fiberfill
    🧷 Thread
    Matching color
    🪡 Needle
    Size 70–80 (universal/ballpoint)
    📌 Tools
    Pins/clips, fabric marker, scissors
    👁 Optional
    10–12 mm safety eyes or embroidery floss
    🖨 Pattern Prep:
    1️⃣ Print both pattern sheets at 100% scale.
    2️⃣ Check the scale box (should measure 1 × 1 cm).
    3️⃣ Cut out all pieces.
    ✂️ Add 5 mm seam allowance around each piece if not included.
    ✂️ Fabric Cutting Instructions
    ✨ Pattern Piece
    ✂️ Cut
    🧵 Fabric
    ↕ Grainline
    🧍‍♂️ Body
    2 pieces
    Main
    Vertical
    🧠 Side head piece
    2 pieces
    Main
    Vertical
    👃 Front head wedge
    1 piece
    Main
    Vertical
    🔙 Back head wedge
    1 piece
    Main
    Vertical
    👂 Ear
    4 pieces
    Contrast/Main
    Vertical
    🦵 Upper leg
    2 pieces
    Main
    Vertical
    🦶 Lower leg
    2 pieces
    Main
    Vertical
    👣 Footpad
    2 pieces
    Contrast
    Any
    ✋ Handpad
    2 pieces
    Contrast
    Any
    🧵 Let's Sew!
    1. 👂 Ears
    Place two ear pieces right sides together.
    Stitch around, leaving the base open.
    Turn right side out, press, and topstitch if desired.
    2. 🧠 Head
    Sew Front head wedge to Side head piece, aligning points ① to ①.
    Repeat with the other side (② to ②).
    Insert ears at marked spots between seams.
    Stitch Back head wedge to complete the head shape.
    Leave the bottom opening for turning and stuffing.
    3. 🧍‍♂️ Body
    Stitch both Body pieces together, right sides facing.
    Leave a 4 cm gap at the bottom for stuffing.
    4. 🦵 Legs
    Sew Upper leg to Lower leg, right sides together.
    Attach Footpads and Handpads to respective pieces using the guide marks.
    Turn right side out and lightly stuff.
    5. 🔧 Assembly
    Insert legs into body openings; align seams and sew.
    Attach the head to the body with a circular seam around the neck.
    6. ☁️ Stuff & Finish
    Stuff all parts firmly with fiberfill.
    Close all openings using a ladder stitch (invisible hand seam).
    7. 👁 Final Touches
    Add safety eyes or embroider them.
    Use embroidery floss to add nostrils, a mouth, or blush details.
    For extra cuteness, needle-sculpt around the eyes to create dimples!
    💡 Helpful Tips
    🧸 Fleece and minky fabrics are beginner-friendly and hide small mistakes.
    🧷 Use button joints if you want moveable limbs.
    ☁️ Fluff stuffing before use to avoid lumps.
    📍 Mark all pattern notches and symmetry lines for accurate sewing.
    🦛 You Did It!
    Your hippo is ready to hug! 💕
    Tag us with your plushie: #HippoToyDIY 🧵
    Need help with another pattern? Just ask! 😊
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