{"id":54986,"date":"2016-10-06T06:30:25","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T19:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=54986"},"modified":"2016-09-29T23:42:08","modified_gmt":"2016-09-29T13:42:08","slug":"kids-craft-diy-soft-toy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/kids-craft-diy-soft-toy\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids Craft: DIY Soft Toy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54987\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/soft-toy-title.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft: DIY SOFTIE TOY\" width=\"690\" height=\"922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/soft-toy-title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/soft-toy-title-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/soft-toy-title-600x802.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/soft-toy-title-330x441.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/soft-toy-title-344x460.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a fun and easy project that you can make together with your kids, <strong>DIY Soft Toys<\/strong>. They will love creating their own unique designs for themselves or as a special gift to a friend. Even with basic sewing skills these stuffed toys are easy to make. Sadly I accidentally deleted the step-by-step photos, but hopefully the instructions are clear enough to follow.<\/p>\n<p>Emma has made a couple of DIY softies, a smiley rainbow pillow and a mini Princess Bubblegum doll.<\/p>\n<p>You can use fabric markers or fabric crayons. They are all suitable for this project, just follow the manufacturers instructions for heat setting.<\/p>\n<h2>You will need:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 fat quarter white cotton drill or similar mid weight fabric (for front)<\/li>\n<li>1 fat quarter printed quilting cotton (for back)<\/li>\n<li>Poly fill or similar toy stuffing material of choice<\/li>\n<li>Pentel Arts Fabric Fun Pastel Dye Sticks (or similar fabric marker kit)<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Scrap fabric or greaseproof paper for ironing<\/li>\n<li>Iron<\/li>\n<li>Masking tape<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine<\/li>\n<li>White thread<\/li>\n<li>General sewing supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Need Supplies?\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"b2370d69f257501dc06b16e233455c59\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00TZK1CVW,B00004Z4BI,B00KKV7I6I,B005K0T4WK\";\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>How to make a DIY Soft Toy:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preparation: <\/strong>Prewash white fabric to remove residual starch and iron.<br \/>\nStretch white fabric onto a smooth hard surface and tape down edges so the fabric is taut.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child to do: <\/strong>Using pastels, or markers child can draw design onto white fabric. Ensure a min 1\u201d border is left around illustration to edge of fabric.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assembly: <\/strong>Remove tape and permanently set design by covering with scrap fabric or greaseproof paper and ironing on a hot setting for several minutes. (See manufacturers instructions on chosen fabric pastel\/marker kit for best results).<\/li>\n<li>Cut out design leaving a 1\u201d seam allowance around drawing.<\/li>\n<li>Lay face down (right sides together) on printed fabric and using the white fabric shape as a template, cut out the same shape from the printed fabric.<\/li>\n<li>With right sides of fabric facing, sew around edge with a 3\/8\u201d seam allowance leaving a 3-5\u201d opening for turning and stuffing.<\/li>\n<li>Clip curves and turn right side out. Press again if required.<\/li>\n<li>Stuff moderately firmly.<\/li>\n<li>Hand stitch opening closed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54988\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_featured.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft- DIY soft toy\" width=\"690\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_featured.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_featured-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_featured-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_featured-330x247.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_featured-614x460.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54990\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie-finished.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft: DIY SOFTIE TOY\" width=\"690\" height=\"730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie-finished.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie-finished-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie-finished-600x635.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie-finished-330x349.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie-finished-435x460.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This project was originally commissioned by and published in Handmade Magazine<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54989\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_title-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft: DIY SOFTIE TOY\" width=\"690\" height=\"922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_title-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_title-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_title-2-600x802.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_title-2-330x441.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/softie_title-2-344x460.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a fun and easy project that you can make together with your kids, DIY Soft Toys. 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