Kids, and even adults, love this cat! And in these clothes, this toy will be a welcome gift for the New Year! Plus, the cat has candies hidden in its purse. So, let’s get to creating this fun project!
Materials and Tools Needed:
- White fleece fabric – 70 cm
- Pieces of red knit fabric
- Polyester fiberfill – 200 gr.
- Black yarn
- Repetition adhesive tape
- Red and white threads
- Pins
- Scissors
- Drawing paper
- Preparation:
- Print the cat image from the Internet.
- Redraw the cat figure on paper for the pattern, enlarging it to the desired size.
- Cutting and Sewing:
- Fold the fleece fabric in two layers and lay out the patterns.
- Cut out pieces with a 7 mm seam allowance.
- Sew all pieces on the sewing machine, leaving holes to fill the toy with fiberfill.
- Assembly of Parts:
- Assemble the tail and eye parts.
- Stuff the eyes and tail with fiberfill.
- Embroidery:
- Embroider the cat’s nose and mouth with yarn.
- Add details to the eyes for more realism.
- Finishing Touches:
- Attach the eyes to the cat’s body.
- Embroider circles on the legs and pads.
- Making the Hat:
- Cut out the hat pieces in red knit fabric.
- Sew them together to form the hat.
- Making the Bag:
- Cut a square for the bag and sew it on three sides.
- Attach a repetition adhesive tape and a button on the bag.
- Dressing the Cat:
- Put the hat on the cat’s head and secure it with a few stitches.
- Fill the bag with candies.
The cat is now ready to celebrate the New Year! With its beautiful eyes and realistic appearance, this homemade toy will be a wonderful and fun gift for your loved ones. Take advantage of this masterclass to create something unique and special for the holidays!
