🧵 Plush Mouse Sewing Tutorial – Full Instructions png format

🧸 Finished Toy:

A soft, seated mouse with floppy limbs, rounded ears, and a long tail. Suitable for intermediate-level soft toy makers.

📦 Materials Needed:

• Faux fur or plush fabric (short pile recommended)

• Matching sewing thread

• Black beads or embroidery floss for eyes

• Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)

• Needle and pins

• Scissors

• Fabric marker or chalk

• Tail wire or cord (optional)

• Sewing machine (optional, for main seams)

📐 Pattern Pieces Overview:

Note: Pay attention to nap direction (the way the fur lies) as marked on each piece.

✂️ Cutting Instructions:

1. Trace the pattern onto the back side of the fabric using fabric marker or tailor’s chalk.

2. Cut out all pieces, remembering to flip (mirror) where indicated.

3. Mark key points such as:

   • Nap direction

   • Tail attachment point

   • Positions for ears, limbs, and head joints

🪡 Sewing Instructions:

1. Sew the Head

• Stitch the two head pieces together along the curved front edge (snout to neck).

• Insert the wedge piece at the top between both head halves. This creates a rounded forehead.

• Turn right side out and set aside.

2. Assemble the Body

• With right sides together, sew the two body pieces along the center back, leaving a gap at the bottom for stuffing and tail insertion.

• Mark the tail attachment point.

3. Make the Arms and Legs

• Sew each pair of arms and legs together (right sides in).

• Turn them right side out and lightly stuff.

• Sew the foot sole to the bottom of each leg if you want a flat base.

• Close openings with a ladder stitch.

4. Ears

• Sew 2 ear pieces together (right sides in).

• Turn them out and lightly press.

• Fold the bottom slightly and secure with a stitch for a curved ear shape.

5. Attach the Head

• Stuff the head firmly.

• Hand stitch it to the top of the body with invisible ladder stitches, centering it carefully.

6. Attach the Limbs

• Position and sew the arms and legs to the sides of the body by hand.

• Make sure the legs are symmetrically placed to allow the toy to sit.

7. Tail

• Make a long tube from fabric or use a pre-made cord or yarn.

• Insert lightly stuffed wire or keep it soft.

• Sew it securely into the marked tail area at the back of the body.

8. Facial Details

• Sew or glue black beads or embroider eyes.

• Use embroidery floss to stitch the nose and mouth (satin stitch for the nose, backstitch for mouth line).

✅ Finishing Touches:

• Close the stuffing gap at the base of the body using ladder stitch.

• Brush or fluff the fur to remove seam creases.

• Adjust ears and limbs for symmetry.

• Optional: Add a ribbon, vest, or scarf for decoration.

📏 Tips for Best Results:

• Always follow the nap direction for a natural fur look.

• Clip curved seams before turning to avoid bulk.

• Use tweezers or hemostats for turning small parts.

• Use strong thread for joining limbs and head.