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How to Sew a Plushie With Arms and Legs

Plushies are simple stuffed animals that do not have moveable arms or legs. Some don't have arms or legs at all. For instance, a simple rectangular base with a cat-shaped head is a simple legless cat. The shape of the head is enough to distinguish the fact that it is a cat. Adding arms and legs is not difficult, though. You can even make a plushie with arms and legs without using a pattern.

Things You'll Need

Old newspaper or craft paper
Pen
Scissors
Fabric
Pins
Various felt squares
Hand sewing needle
Thread
Sewing machine (optional)
Polyester fiber fill (or another stuffing)

Instructions

Make Plushie
- 1
  Draw the shape of your plushie on the newspaper or craft paper. This is your pattern.
- 2
  Add a 1/4-inch outline all the way around the pattern to create a seam allowance.
- 3
  Cut out the pattern.
- 4
  Fold the fabric in half with right sides together. Smooth out the fabric to make it wrinkle-free.
- 5
  Pin the pattern onto the fabric. Be sure to pin through the paper plus both pieces of fabric.
- 6
  Cut around the pattern then unpin it from the fabric. Pin the fabric again to keep its edges matching.
- 7
  Sew with machine or hand needle and thread around the fabric, making your seam 1/4 inch away from the edges all the way around. Leave an opening in an inconspicuous place, like between ears or legs.
- 8
  Turn the fabric right side out, pushing it through the small opening.
- 9
  Stuff the fabric animal with fiber fill until it reaches the desired level of fluffiness.
- 10
  Turn the open edges inside, each 1/4 inch. Stitch the open area closed.
- 11
  Cut eyes, nose and mouth, if desired, from pieces of felt and hand stitch them into place.

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