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✂️ What You’ll Need:

  • Cotton or linen fabric for body and tail (light brown or orange)

  • Contrasting fabric for dress (e.g. mustard, floral cotton)

  • Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)

  • Matching threads

  • Black embroidery floss (for eyes/nose)

  • Scissors, pins, hand sewing needle

  • Sewing machine (optional)


🧵 Pattern Pieces to Cut:

Pattern Piece

Quantity

Notes

Body

2x

Mirror images

Tail

2x

Mirror images

Leg

4x

2 for each leg


🪡 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1️⃣ Cut All Pieces

Print and cut the paper pattern. Pin to fabric and cut:

  • 2 body pieces

  • 2 tail pieces

  • 4 leg pieces

Optional: mark seam lines (¼ inch or 6 mm seam allowance).


2️⃣ Sew the Legs

  • Place 2 leg pieces right sides together.

  • Stitch around, leaving the top edge open.

  • Turn right side out and stuff lightly.

  • Repeat for the second leg.


3️⃣ Assemble the Tail

  • Place tail pieces right sides together.

  • Sew around, leave the base open.

  • Turn and stuff. Optional: embroider tip in white.


4️⃣ Attach Tail & Legs to Body

  • Pin legs and tail to the right side of one body piece, pointing inward.

  • Place the second body piece on top, right sides facing.

  • Sew all the way around, leave a small opening at the head for turning.


5️⃣ Turn & Stuff

  • Turn the body right side out carefully.

  • Use a pencil or stick for corners.

  • Stuff firmly but evenly.

  • Sew the opening at the head closed by hand.


6️⃣ Embroider the Face

  • Use black embroidery floss for eyes and nose.

  • Keep the expression sweet and simple.


7️⃣ Make the Dress (Optional)

  • Cut a rectangle of fabric.

  • Hem top and bottom.

  • Fold in half and sew side seam.

  • Slip over the doll and hand-gather at the neckline with thread.


🌟 Tips:

  • Use invisible ladder stitch for closing openings.

  • Add blush with a soft pink crayon or chalk.

  • Personalize with buttons, lace, or a felt flower.

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