The process of preparing for the meeting of one of the most beloved holidays - the New Year - is a huge amount of worries and troubles. Undoubtedly, many of these troubles can be classified as pleasant. Most people already in the first weeks of December begin to think about where and how to celebrate the holiday, buy food and drinks, and also consider gifts for relatives, friends and acquaintances, gradually plunging into the festive atmosphere.

Of course, the spirit of the New Year cannot be created without, because it is precisely tinsel on the cornices and on the windows that can give our house a fabulous and smart look. At the same time, it is important to remember that each new calendar period is under the auspices of a certain totem animal, which endows this year with special features.

You need to choose fabric for crafts wisely. Heed our advice!

Try to win the sympathy of the patron by placing several figurines around the house. In 2018, the world will be ruled, so you can make themed figurines for home decor and presents to colleagues and relatives. Such a hand-made will definitely be appreciated, because hand-made gifts are distinguished by sincerity and warmth. We offer you some interesting workshops on making fabric dogs.

Features of sewing fabric toys

Of course, you can use any scraps and shreds that you find in the bins. But not every fabric is suitable for making toys, especially if they become not just decoration, but will be actively exploited. In addition, sewing requires some skills in cutting out parts, so we advise you to pay attention to the following recommendations:

  • the best fabric options for complex toys are knitwear and fleece. Knitted fabrics differ in density and ability to stretch. However, even skilled craftsmen note his capriciousness in work - any pattern should be adapted specifically for this fabric. Fleece is more suitable for beginner toy craftswomen - it is cheap, perfectly cut, suitable for making any toys with large and small details. simple toys, consisting of several large parts, can be sewn from linen, cotton and other natural materials;
  • when constructing a pattern, you need to take into account the ability of the fabric to stretch. If the material does not stretch well, like fleece, it is better to cut it along a shared thread - the result will be work without obvious deformations, completely coinciding with the pattern. If desired, you can make the toy more plump by adding a centimeter to the pattern. elastic knitted fabrics after stuffing with filler, they stretch a couple of centimeters, so if it is important for you to keep the proportion of the toy, you can slightly reduce the patterns;
  • for gluing parts, you can use PVA glue, "Moment" or glue for textiles, but remember that the glue quickly passes through thin fabric and can leave ugly stains. The ideal option is to use a thermal gun, with which you can quickly and easily glue any part;
  • voluminous fabric toys require filling. Cotton wool, shreds or batting should not be used - they are unevenly distributed, and with active use, the product with such a filler quickly loses its original shape. Buy a supply of synthetic down, holofiber, synthetic winterizer or thin foam rubber, which are much better suited for this purpose;
  • you can cut toys with sharp straight scissors, and for small items use small manicure scissors;
  • Use a self-disappearing marker, chalk, or gel pen to transfer patterns to fabric. However, the latter option should only be applied to wrong side so that no marks are left on the finished toy.

Now that you are aware of all the tricks of working with fabrics, you can proceed to the promised master classes.

spotted doggy


With due diligence, the toy will look just like a purchased one.

DIY toys are things that fill the house with warmth and comfort, so feel free to start making such cute puppies that will later settle in your friends' houses. Crafts can also be made for a thematic exhibition, because before the New Year at school and kindergarten be sure to give the task to make and bring some kind of toy.

To sew a dog you will need:

  • fleece white and black;
  • synthetic winterizer or synthetic winterizer;
  • plastic eyes (you can buy them in craft stores);
  • white and black threads;
  • needle;
  • scissors;
  • paper;
  • pencil;
  • pins;
  • crayon or disappearing marker;
  • satin ribbon.
Step-by-step instruction fabric puppy making

Instructions for making toys:

  1. Transfer to a sheet of paper schematic images of details for the future puppy. Cut out the patterns.
  2. Place the body, head, ear and tail pieces on the fleece, pin together and cut out, leaving a seam allowance. You need to make two parts for the body, head and tail and four parts for the ears.
  3. Fold the pieces of the torso face to face and sew, leaving an opening to turn inside out. Make two darts (as in the photo) on the details of the head and sew this part of the dog, leaving a hole. Sew the details of the ears and tail.
  4. Turn the body inside out, stuff with filler and sew up the incision. Exactly the same principle must be done with the head and tail. But the ears do not need to be stuffed.
  5. Sew the tail to the back of the dog's body.
  6. Attach the ears to the head.
  7. From a piece of black fleece, cut out spots of various diameters, place them on the body, ears and tail, attaching with a glue gun.
  8. Cut out a circle of black fleece, sew it with thread along the edge, pulling it together a little. Place a little synthetic down inside, pull off the thread to make a ball - this will be the puppy's nose, which needs to be sewn to the muzzle.
  9. Decorate the puppy's head with spots.
  10. Sew the head to the body and glue the eyes.
  11. Tie a ribbon to the puppy, making a bow. The toy is ready!

Dalmatian


Pattern for sewing a Dalmatian

Such a miniature dog can be presented as a small sign of attention to both colleagues and acquaintances, as well as their kids - a cute toy will definitely become a favorite of any family. Of course, the owner of a real Dalmatian will also appreciate it. Best of all, such crafts look at a height of 6 to 8 centimeters. By the same principle, you can make a dog of any smooth-haired breed - for example, a dachshund or a bull terrier - giving the pattern the desired shape. To sew a dog you will need:

  • white fleece;
  • a piece of white cotton cloth;
  • sintepukh;
  • plastic beads for eyes;
  • white threads;
  • needle;
  • thin wire;
  • sharp manicure scissors;
  • paper;
  • pencil;
  • pins;
  • crayon or disappearing marker;
  • gel pen, marker or black paint.

Step by step instructions for making a Dalmatian

Stages of making crafts:

  1. Transfer the pattern to a sheet of paper. Cut out the patterns.
  2. Place the pieces on the fleece, pin and cut out, leaving a seam allowance. You need to make two side parts, one each for the tummy and upper part of the head, two for the ears and one for the tail. Two more details for the ears (smaller) need to be cut out of cotton or knitted fabric.
  3. Sew the dog along the back, sewing a piece for the head between the side parts. Sew on the belly piece. Remember to leave a large slit in the middle of the belly so that you can turn the toy inside out, and leave small slits to insert the tail and ears into the seams.
  4. Turn the dog inside out and insert the wire frame from muzzle to tail. The wire must also pass through all the paws so that the toy is stable.
  5. Stuff the dog tightly with sintepuh and sew up the hole.
  6. Embroider the muzzle of the dog with black thread.
  7. Make eyes out of beads.
  8. Sew the elements of the ears. Sew on the ears and tail stuffed with sintepuh.
  9. Using a marker or gel pen, draw spots on the Dalmatian.

Doggy pillow


Dog pillow - the easiest version of New Year's crafts

Pillows in the shape of a dog are a gift that will please your friend, mother, colleague or grandmother who loves to create comfort in the house. For such decorative sofa cushions, you can use almost any fabric with a pattern, because the more colorful and fun the pillow, the better. First you need to prepare the following items;

  • pieces of fabric. As the main material, it is better to take a plain material of a neutral color (linen or cotton works well), but bright chintz patches with patterns are suitable for ears and specks. A small piece of thin black felt or fleece will be needed for the eyes and nose;
  • scissors;
  • pencil;
  • pins;
  • paper;
  • holofiber or synthetic winterizer;
  • threads;
  • needle.
Step-by-step instructions for self-sewing a pillow

Making a toy consists of the following steps:

  1. Transfer patterns to paper. Cut out the paper pieces.
  2. Place the patterns on the fabric, attach with pins. Make patterns of two parts of the head, four parts of the ears, cut out a spot, eyes and nose. Be sure to leave seam allowances where needed.
  3. Please note that there is a hole on the paper part of the ear - by attaching it to the head, you can mark a place for the dog's eye.
  4. On the front of the pillow, place the eyes, nose and stain, sew on a typewriter. Embroider the muzzle.
  5. Fold the two parts of the dog's head facing each other and sew, leaving a slit for the ears.
  6. Sew both parts of the ears, twist on the face. Insert the ears into the slits and sew.
  7. Turn the dog's head inside out, stuff with filler and sew up the hole. The pillow is ready.

Of course, these are far from all ideas for creativity, so we offer you some more interesting ideas for making dog toys, patterns for which are located just below.

Patterns for sewing a dog from fabric


How cute and funny look soft toys. Children and adults love them so much. They can become real friends or decoration for the interior. Soft dog toys look especially beautiful. Moreover, you can sew them with your own hands, with a little effort.

Sewing a toy for a child is always relevant, because for children such toys become the most beloved.

There are many ways to sew a dog. Each of them differs both in the technique of execution and in the material from which the toy is sewn.

It can be toys made of fur, felt and any other fabric. Sew your favorite child favorite cartoon characters Teddy and Pif, and he will be the happiest.




The main thing is to find correct instruction and a good diagram.

Use our selection of dog patterns, they are suitable for sewing dogs from both fabric and fur:





The lightest model

First, let's sew a simple version of the toy. sewn quickly, so everyone can have the strength and patience to sew even a whole dog family.


For one dog you will need:

  • felt of different colors (it all depends on what color you want the dog);
  • cotton wool to stuff a toy;
  • buttons for decoration;
  • threads;
  • pins;
  • sewing needle;
  • scissors.

Stages of work:

  1. From felt it is necessary to cut out 2 identical parts for the body of the dog.
  2. Then you need to cut out two parts of the ear. You can make them from scraps of different colors. So the toy will turn out brighter and more interesting.
  3. Among the details that also need to be cut out is a spot on the torso and one part for the nose.
  4. Now you need to cut a collar out of felt. This is one strip, the size of which is 0.8 cm by 12 cm.
  5. Determine which part of the body will be front. You need to sew a cut out spot to it.
  6. Next we sew the nose.
  7. With a felt-tip pen we draw a mouth and eyes. The mood of the toy can be set to any desired.
  8. The mouth and eyes need to be embroidered with sewing threads.
  9. We attach the details of the body to each other and chop off with pins to make it more convenient to work.
  10. We sew a toy along the edges. Leave a hole in the head. It is needed to stuff the toy with cotton. After that, we sew the hole on the head.
  11. Ears need to be sewn to the head.
  12. Put on the collar. Don't tie it around your neck. Use a pin to fix on the back and sew on a button.

It turned out funny and cheerful puppy. You can stuff toys made of felt with dry grass, for example, chamomile, St.

Fur dog

It is easy to sew a fur toy. The main thing is a good pattern and high-quality fur. This sewing method helps to create a stunningly beautiful product. And how to sew such a dog cute and funny, we will find out below. The toy can be sewn from other materials, but the fur looks very cute and natural.

Would need:

  • cotter pin, with which the torso and head will be connected;
  • fleece, from which the inside of the dog's ears is created;
  • threads (you need to choose the color of the main fabric);
  • wool intended for felting. Need black and white colors;
  • felting needles;
  • sewing needles, you can use an awl or a sewing machine;
  • a piece of non-woven napkin. Preferably pink or red;
  • plastic dog eyes
  • oil pastel. Used for toning. You can take ordinary shadows;
  • filler: cotton wool or synthetic winterizer;
  • tightening needle (large sizes);
  • clear acrylic lacquer. Suitable and regular varnish for nails.



Any sewing of a toy begins with a pattern. When it is, then you need to follow the following instructions:

  1. It is necessary to transfer all the details of the pattern to the fabric from which the dog is sewn. Please note that the figurine will have a slightly open mouth, which means that when laying out the pattern, you need to take into account the direction of the villi, outline where the mouth will be cut.
  2. Cut out all parts of the pattern with scissors.
  3. Then sew all the double parts together.
  4. From a non-woven napkin you need to cut a mouth.
  5. Cut it along the line and pin the mouth with pins.
  6. We manually sew the insert into the head of the dog.
  7. We turn the part of the head inside out and fill it with filler.
  8. We cut the fur a little (if you sew from this material) on the muzzle.
  9. In places where there will be eyes, we pull the fabric.
  10. We attach the nose from black wool for felting.
  11. We pull the fabric in the place where the mouth will be.
  12. Highlight the eye sockets using a felting needle. You need to be careful not to tear the fibers of the fur. Use thin and smooth needles.
  13. A little wool needs to be added in the area of ​​the cheeks.
  14. Attach the eyes with glue.
  15. Using white wool for felting, we make eyelids.
  16. If the wool from which the nose was made is not very black, then it can be tinted with ink, black paint.
  17. Tint the nose with a clear varnish to create the effect of a wet nose, like a real dog.
  18. Time to fasten the body and head using a cotter pin.
  19. We fill the body.
  20. We sew the body to the head with neat hidden stitches.
  21. Via copper wire reinforcing the ears.
  22. The excess wire must be cut off.
  23. Ears are sewn to the head.
  24. Sew neatly on the tail.
  25. On the paws, it is necessary to make tightenings.
  26. The muzzle can be tinted if desired.
  27. You can felt the tongue using a piece of pink wool.



fabric dog

You will need a fabric of any color, patterns. Using a machine or by hand, we sew the parts of the pattern and fill the workpiece with filler.

Typically, such patterns involve a joint torso and head. We also sew ears and a tail to the body and head. We make out the tongue and eyes.

Such simple ways you can sew funny dogs that are suitable even as a present.


Beautiful, bright and unusual toys can be sewn with your own hands from the remnants of fabric using the patchwork technique (from the words patch - a piece of fabric, work - work). The art of patchwork is popular all over the world. From small pieces of fabric, whole works of art are sometimes created. In every house you can see a bedspread, a cape or a rug sewn from pieces of fabric with your own hands by your mother or grandmother.

Recently, sewing toys from patchwork has become very popular. Children are very fond of playing with rag toys, especially if they are sewn by the good hands of their mother. Cheerful dolls and little animals made of multi-colored pieces of fabric fill the house with warmth and comfort, delighting your loved ones with their sweet charm.

Any hostess in the house will always have a considerable number of multi-colored pieces of fabric left over from sewing any things. For the manufacture of rag toy suitable for cutting all types of fabrics different sizes and colours. The patchwork technique is not at all difficult to master if there is sewing machine, a little free time and a great desire to create.

Tools and materials

The patchwork technique is good because it does not require special tools and large cash costs. To make a toy from the remnants of fabric, you will need tools and materials that every needlewoman always has at hand:

  • Scissors, sewing needle, sewing machine, safety pins, colored threads, thimble.
  • Cardboard, tailor's chalk, pencil, tailor's measuring tape, triangle ruler.
  • A few remnants of fabric, buttons, synthetic winterizer for stuffing, braid, beads and other decorative elements for decoration.

Sewing a toy from the remnants of fabric begins with a pattern. Schemes describing the work can be found in needlework magazines or on Internet sites. The algorithm for sewing patchwork toys with your own hands is almost always the same:

  • Having chosen a toy model, we make its pattern out of paper.
  • Using a chalk to transfer details paper pattern on pieces of fabric.
  • We cut out the outlined parts from the fabric and sew them according to the scheme, leaving holes for stuffing.
  • Then we fill the toy with padding polyester, sew on eyes, nose, mouth and decorations.

Using your imagination and skill, you can create real miracles with your own hands from a few pieces of fabric. But we want to reveal to you a few secrets that will help your creations become even more beautiful:

  • Patterns are best done on cardboard, then they will lie tightly on the fabric.
  • It is advisable to draw on the fabric only with a tailor's chalk, pencil or bar of soap.
  • You need to cut out the details of the toy along the shared thread to avoid skewing the fabric.
  • It is undesirable to use cotton wool as a filler for toys, because when wet it can fall off and the toy will lose its appearance.
  • Instead of padding polyester, you can use small beads for stuffing, which will be useful for developing the motor skills of the child's hands.
  • If you have an old toy that has lost its appearance in your house, you can rip it open and get a great toy pattern. By applying imagination and slightly changing its details, you can sew your own unique masterpiece.

For a more detailed study of the patchwork technique, we bring to your attention several original lessons and ideas for making toys from shreds with your own hands.

Patchwork rainbow fish - master class

We will need: a few bright remnants of fabric, a piece of felt, synthetic winterizer, safety pins, two buttons, a sewing machine.

Step one: print the pattern using a printer and cut out the details of the fish from paper. The pattern is already given with seam allowances.

Step two: attaching the details of the patterns to the shreds, circle them with chalk and cut them out. Draw a heart on a piece of felt and cut it out as well. Having folded the fabric in half, we cut out and cut out 4 parts of the fins, as shown in the diagram. In the same way, we cut out 5 scales, sew them along the contour, turn them inside out and stuff a little padding polyester into them.

Step three: we pin one pair of scales to the half of the body of the fish. On top of the scales we pin the detail of the fish as shown in the diagram, stitch it together with the scales and turn it off. Then we pin three more scales.

Step four: on top of the scales we put the head of the fish, stitch it and turn it off. In the same sequence, we sew the fins stuffed with padding polyester. We put the sewn half of the fish front side on fabric. We sew all the details along the contour, leaving the tail not stitched, and cut it out. In rounded places, we make notches on the allowances for the seam so that the seams do not tighten.

Step five: we turn the sewn fish inside out and stuff it with padding polyester. We sew the sections of the tail by hand, as shown in the diagram. Sew a felt heart on the ponytail. Then we sew on buttons-eyes. Cheerful bright fish, made by hand, is ready.

Cheerful elephants in the technique of "patchwork" - a master class

We need: a few pieces of fabric, pattern paper, scissors, safety pins, a sewing machine.

Operating procedure:

  • We transfer the patterns to pieces of fabric, cut out the details.
  • Then we make ears and sew them to the body of the elephant.
  • Then we sew the rest of the parts, leaving a hole for stuffing, as shown in the diagram.
  • Then we fill the elephant with padding polyester, sew up the hole and sew on the eyes.

Fabric toy ideas

Cat in the technique of "patchwork"

We will need: several multi-colored pieces of any fabric, scissors, pattern paper, floss threads, a sewing machine.

The cat pillow is sewn easily and quickly: according to the scheme, cut out the details of the cat of the size you need on the fabric, sew them together, stuff them with filler and embroider the eyes, nose and mouth. It is not necessary to make the cat striped. You can make it spotty, plain or sew hearts on its back. In any case, he will turn out to be very charming. With such a cute toy, you can not only play with it, but also use it as a pillow.

Kitty with a flower

We will need: a few remnants of fabric in a box or polka dots, pattern paper, a sewing machine, floss threads, beads, buttons and ribbons for decoration.

The order of work: we cut out the details of the cat on the fabric according to the pattern, sew them together, stuff them with padding polyester, sew on the eyes, embroider the mouth and nose. Decorate the cat as you wish. Her neck can be decorated with cute flowers or pretty bows.

Fabric farm

By drawing your own sketches, you can make a whole collection of simple funny animals from colorful scraps.

From leftovers felt fabric, using boundless imagination, you can sew a cheerful finger puppet theater.

Whole family of colorful parrots will settle in your house if you decide to sew such patchwork birds with your own hands.

So cute dog will make all your family happy.

After studying our lessons and gaining experience, you can also take a swing at sewing such colorful fun airplanes.

Making toys from scraps with your own hands is an unusually exciting process. We hope that after mastering a few lessons, using our advice and taking your rich imagination as an assistant, you will learn how to create unique toys using the patchwork technique.