Toy Making Tips & Tutorials
Need a little help with making your Funky Friends?
Check out these toy making articles!
Plush toy making BASICS
Can kids make their own toys? (Which patterns are EASIEST?)
Toy-making supplies, what do I need to get started?
VIDEO – How to ‘read’ a toy pattern Soft Toy Making Tips
Toy Safety Tips for home made toys.
Softie making TECHNIQUES
Put your best foot forward – How to sew PERFECT plushie feet!
See how to sew a traditional JOINTED Mohair Teddy Bear
Toy making FINISHING TOUCHES.
How to cut out felt – 5 easy techniques for neat accurate peices!
Craft Eyes - How to insert Toy Eyes Photo Tutorial
How to make Horse’s mane from yarn/wool or fleece.
Toy Stuffing - what can I use to fill my toy?
How to make a ‘NO SEW’ fleece scarf for your Funky Friends!
How to sew Reggie Reindeer without button joints!
All about FABRICS
Choosing fabrics for your softies - fussy cutting!
Where can I buy fleece fabric online?
Wool Felt or Acrylic Felt – which is better for softies?
Washing soft toys – wash day blues!
Recycling, Upcycling, Repurposing – it’s all good for toy-making!
SEWING BASICS Tips and Tricks
Eeeeek! My sewing machine ATE my fabric NOW WHAT?
How often should I have my sewing machine serviced?
