DIY felt toys with patterns for beginners

Felt toys are a real salvation for creative parents who do not want to spend money on children's products made of plastic and material of uncertain origin. But saving is not the only plus of these bright and cute little things from felt.

A huge advantage of felt products for children is the ability to create educational and educational toys for the smallest - for example, sensory and tactile pouches or bright felt books with elements that are interesting to touch and consider for kids. Can also do hanging carousel on a crib with a cute beast or cute celestial bodies, like suns and stars - both children and adults love them.

For older kids, you can sew not only animals, dolls, cartoon characters and fairy tales, but also volumetric numbers with letters. A wonderful idea would be to create simple large bright puzzles. This will allow you to learn in a playful way. A good idea would be for a child finger theater or a collapsible toy of several elements, like tree with fruit or a hedgehog with apples on the backwhich are attached to shoelaces, ribbons or buttons.

Moreover, felt products can easily decorate Christmas tree or holiday corner in the house for any other celebration. Get unusual toys that reflect the personality of your family, your home.

Over time, the child can be involved in the creation of these toys - this will help instill a love of arts and crafts. Regardless of the purpose, beautiful toys will work for everyone, without exception, and interesting stencils and patterns will help in this.

How to make a beautiful felt toy with your own hands?

Felt toys can be made even by needlewomen without much experience, you just need to pick up patterns and patterns of medium complexity - and the work will go by itself. Colors, shapes, blanks for sketches of future things can be selected in accordance with the interests of the child, or vice versa - create an unusual toy to attract the attention of the baby and expand his horizons.

Simple soft toys - a master class for beginners

In this section, we will learn how to make the first felt toys with our own hands with patterns for beginners. Let's make some cute animals from bright felt fabrics. Mdo-it-yourself aster class for creating toys from felt will help.

• Baby fox

Such a cute fox will appeal to any fidget, and will certainly become a favorite toy. And it will be very interesting to perform it for any adult, especially provided that a step-by-step master class will help in this.

Materials:

1. Template;
2. Felt: orange, white, black;
3. Sintepuh;
4. Fabric and wash markers;
5. Stick for stuffing;
6. Ruler, scissors, needle, threads in felt color, fabric glue;
7. Blush / art pastel for cheeks;
8. Satin ribbon for bow.

Templates for work:

Working process:

Stage 1

We cut out all the necessary elements in accordance with the template. Repeating elements must be symmetrical.We glue all the small parts from felt to large ones with glue, or we notice them with a contrasting thread. It is important that all repeating elements are at the same distance from the edges of large parts. This is necessary so that the toy looks neat.

Stage 2

We begin to sew small parts with a single white thread, performing vertical stitches.

Then you can begin to connect the front and rear parts of the toy, starting with the ears. With a needle with a single thread of red color, we begin to make stitches (the first is from the inside to the outside), starting the game back, and entering into the same place as for the first time, making a neat loop around the two elements of the future ear of the toy. The needle winds into a loop and then tightens.

Now we make the next stitch at an equal distance from the edge of the fabric, getting another loop. We again insert a needle into it, tighten the thread, thus obtaining overcast seam. We sew all the eyelet with this seam, and the last seam must be inserted into the first. To make it easier for novice masters, it is better to see step-by-step photos.

We do the same manipulations with the second ear, after which we take ready-made ears to the front of the head of the future fox from felt.

Stage 3

We draw eyes and a mouth on a white face. We start from the inside with a double black thread to carefully embroider the eyes, moving to the front. The first stitch is made so that the needle returns to the very beginning, after which the stitch is tightened. All subsequent stitches are made in the same way, the main thing is that the forming loop is always on top - above the thread with a needle. In the end, you can make an eyelash. The second eye and mouth are embroidered according to the same principle. Already at this stage, you can draw a cheek fox.

Stage 4

Time to stitch large parts of the head. First, it is better to sweep the front and back of the toy’s head with contrasting thread. After this, you can begin to trim the seams with a trim. As before - an orange single thread will come in handy. When the seams reach the eye, it is necessary to insert a needle with thread on the back side so that the distance to the edge both from the front and from the back side is the same (the needle must pass through the ear inside).

We introduce the needle directly into the eye - into the place directly above the point where the needle and thread came from. On the front, the needle will also end up in the eye just above the original place. Into the resulting loop, insert the needle and tighten. This will result in a seam that should look like a seam. We sheathe the entire face, leaving room for stuffing.

Stage 5

It's time to stuff the top of a cute felt toy. In this case, a sushi stick, pencil or special device is useful. Stuff the toy head evenly, not too tightly, giving a soft volume.

Stage 6

The next step will be the creation of a ponytail. First you need to sew a black tassel with a single black thread to the end of the tail, while not stitching the side of the end of the tail, but only stitching the “zigzag”. After that, the front and back parts of the tail are sewn to each other with the already familiar sewing sewing with orange thread.

The place of the black tip is sewn from the inside, since the black tip will need to be sewn over with a black thread, acting in the same way as when covering the rest of the toy from felt. The opposite end of the ponytail remains open - it is needed for stuffing sintepuh. After the tail is evenly stuffed with a lining, it is sewn to the details of the body with a contrasting thread.

Stage 7

Then, the back and front of the body are sewn to each other with a back seam, leaving the neck open. Evenly distribute the syntepuh over the body, after which the hole is sutured with a suture.

Stage 8

Now that the two main parts of the felt toy are completely ready, they need to be sewn together.To sew them neatly and beautifully to each other, you can even out along the depression on the chest of the chanterelle - just above it and the nose and mouth of the animal should be located.

Now with a needle with a double thread of orange color we begin to sew parts. First you need to insert the needle into the lower part of the head, 3-4 mm from the edge, as in the photo, approximately at the level of the middle of the eye. Then the needle is passed over the edge of the body - at the same distance - the result is a hidden seam. It is necessary to stitch the head with the body to the opposite end of the neck, tightly tightening the seams. Thus, the front face is stitched.

To securely fasten both parts, you need to flash them again, however in a more accurate way. Now that the needle is on the opposite edge of the neck, it is necessary to flash the back of the head. However, first you need to pierce the trunk from the front side, and after that take the needle out of the back of the head. We also continue stitching according to this scheme so that the threads are not visible at all (see photo). The fox from felt is ready!

• Funny owl

Very popular toys made of felt are cute fairytale owls - it’s easy to make them, and in the process you can even change some elements of the product to your liking and taste. The result will please not only children, but also adults. Let's try to make a soft toy made of felt, which will be decorated with a floral motif from small pieces of fabric.

Materials:

1. Template;
2. Felt: pink, brown, gray;
3. A piece of colored fabric for the tummy and wings;
4. Filler, like synthetic winterizer;
5. Scissors, pins, needle, threads.

Templates for work:

Working process:

Stage 1

Cut out the paper pattern elements from the printed template. We attach them with pins to the felt material and cut out in shape, after which we remove the pins.

Advice! Use the “forward needle” stitch to sew the parts together, making the same neat stitches and skips.

Sew the colored fabric onto the felt blanks for future wings forward with a needle. The knot can be hidden between the fabric and the felt. And so that the fabric in the process of creating a toy held in one place, it is better to fix it with a pin.

Stage 2

To get an owl as planned, you need to place the details according to the template. For the future body of an owl we fasten the gray ovals of the eye with pins, and then sew it. The distance between the eyes and from the edges of the body should be equal to 0.5 cm. After that, we refine the eyes - we sew on two other details.

We also sew two brown triangles on the ears.

We attach the owl a colored tummy, on top we sew the beak and paws. The back of the body of the owl should be replenished with a tail, according to the pattern.

Advice! Children who want to help in the manufacture of toys can stick on the details of a multi-colored material, after which the needlewoman can already sew them with beautiful, even stitches.

Stage 3

The front and back of the body are attached to each other. Between them, according to the scheme, the finished wings are inserted, all this is fixed with pins. We begin to sew the toy from the bottom of the right wing, passing in a circle to the bottom of the left wing. The remaining space is used for stuffing.

We stuff the toy with a synthetic winterizer, but not to failure! It is important that the pattern and seams are not distorted at the end of the work. The hole is sutured, pins are removed from the wings. The felt toy is ready. To avoid difficulties in the process, you can see phased photos.

• Peppa Pig on Magnets

Many children are very fond of the character from the cartoon of the same name, so you can please the kids with a miniature pig from felt. Inside, if you wish, you can insert magnets, or you can ignore this point and create a simple toy - it will not harm even the smallest.

Materials:

1. Template;
2. Felt: red, light pink, dark pink, black, white;
3. Two beads;
4. Filler: synthetic winterizer or holofiber;
5. Scissors, pins, needle, thread;
6. Pencil or fading marker;
7. Neodymium magnets are optional.

Templates for work:

Working process:

Stage 1

You need to print a template, cut out a pattern of all parts of the future toy from felt. We transfer the contour of paper models to the material with a pencil or felt-tip pen, cut out parts from felt.

Stage 2

We cut out the pockets for the magnets and sew them to the inner side of the back of the body and the head of the pig, insert magnets of 1 cm there and sew the holes.

Stage 3

We sew a nose, a bright pink cheek, eyes to the muzzle, and then we mark the toy’s mouth with a thread.

We put both parts of the body together, put the legs, tail, arms in the middle, sew them together, leaving a hole in the neck. We send a small amount of synthetic winterizer there, after which the hole is sewn up.

Then we overlap the head on the dress, leaving a small hole for the padding polyester. Having filled it, we sew the last hole. The toy from felt is ready! Thanks to step-by-step photos, the process of creating Peppa will go much faster.

Patterns and patterns of Christmas toys

A great idea would be to create toys from felt on a Christmas tree, because the result will be voluminous bright crafts, from which both adults and children will be delighted. Deer, Christmas trees, sweets and garlands - all this will be able to decorate the main holiday of the year, thanks to thin felt material and little effort. Moreover, many New Year's decorations made of felt are quite capable of being made quickly and well even by novice fans of this art. Let's consider how to make Christmas toys from felt with your own hands - patterns and photos this will help.

• New Year's deer

Cute animal toys on a Christmas tree or in a small pen is always a good idea. Therefore, you can sew a beautiful deer with love, and thereby please yourself and loved ones. It is not difficult to do this - you just need to follow the scheme, and everything will work out.

Materials:

1. Template;
2. Felt: brown, red;
3. Filling: syntepuh or holofiber;
4. A button or bead for the nose, as well as beads for the eyes;
5. Stick for stuffing;
6. Scissors, needle, threads in felt color, fabric glue;
7. Self-disappearing marker;
8. Satin or rep ribbon for bow;
9. Suspension tape.

Template for work:

Working process:

We cut out the printed template from paper, apply it to the fabric, attach it with pins and translate the drawing onto a felt sheet using a marker. We repeat the procedure for the second half of the future toy.

Sew on the front of the "identification mark" - a decorative little thing, like a heart, snowflakes, a bow - whatever.

Sew together both parts of the toy with a simple buttonhole stitch. When sewing reaches the neck, you can immediately sew a ribbon pendant and a ribbon on the neck.

When it remains to sew up the tummy, first we stuff the toy with filler, evenly distributing it. Then sew the hole. In place of the tail, you can sew a funny pompom.

It remains to draw a muzzle: sew on a button-nose and bead eyes.

• Christmas stars

From a simple material of the most ordinary form, you can get an original product with a certain mood. Let's try to do this by completing several holiday stars that will transform even the most modest little Christmas tree.

Materials:

1. Template;
2. Felt of any colors suitable for the style of the Christmas tree;
3. Beads, beads;
4. Filler: synthetic winterizer, synthetic winterizer or holofiber;
5. Scissors, pins, needle, thread;
6. Pencil.

Working process:

Stage 1

Draw a star 8 cm across on paper. Cut this simple star pattern out of paper. The template is circled with a pencil or marker on felt. It is important that all stars are the same. Asterisks are cut from the material and connected in two pieces with a pin.

Stage 2

We sew the two parts of the star together, leaving a little space for stuffing. We fill it evenly, after which we sew the last hole.

Stage 3

Sew the beads to the stars. For convenience, you can do this before both parts of the star are stitched together - at will.

Stage 4

We put a woolen thread at one end of the star, for which you can hang the finished product from felt on a Christmas tree. The simplest and very cute Christmas felt toy is ready.

• Pigtail garland

Another beautiful and uncomplicated “toy” made of felt, which will definitely change for the better the mood of all the inhabitants of the house, is a two-color pigtail garland. This decoration is easy to do, and most importantly - no need to waste time filling the toys and stitching around the edges

Materials:

1. Felt any festive colors;
2. Scissors, clerical knife;
3. Needle, threads, pins;
4. Pencil.

Working process:

We cut strips of the same color from two sheets of felt of different colors (length 25 cm, width - optional). We fasten together two colored stripes with pins on top and bottom.

Then, in the middle of the double strip, two cuts are made with a clerical knife (as in the photo). After that, we make a “pigtail” pattern: we pass the end of the double strip closest to it in the upper section, and then the strip is inserted into the second slot.

Now you can make a garland of several ready-made “pigtails”, stitching them all together. And you can leave it short, hanging it around the house.

Educational for children

Developing toys made of felt are a very popular direction, since sewing similar products on their own is also possible for beginning masters and needlewomen, and there are many variants of such toys - for a variety of ages and interests of children. Helping to make educational and educational toys from felt patterns.

Educational toys made of felt with their own hands are made according to the same principle as the other types of felt products. Here are some photo ideas with useful devs.

• Felt puzzles "In the animal world"

Bright puzzles of two components with cute little faces of animals will surely attract a child. Thus, it will be possible to begin to educate the baby in a playful way. Let's consider in more detail how to make such an educational game out of felt with your own hands.

Materials:

1. Templates
2. Hard felt of different colors for the base and figures;
3. Beads for the eye;
4. Glue;
5. Scissors, pins, needle, floss thread, ruler;
6. Pencil or self-disappearing marker.

Template for work:

Working process:

Stage 1

On a sheet of paper, we mark the squares of 12 × 12 cm with a ruler and a pencil. The result should be 10 squares. Then we print out animal patterns, cut them out on paper.

Stage 2

We circle the patterns of animals pre-attached to the material with a pin on felt of bright colors. The muzzles and paws are made in duplicate, the second copy will “mirror” the first. Cut out all the circled parts with scissors or a clerical knife. Thus, a ready-made basis for creative work is obtained.

Stage 3

Our patterns with rectangles can be turned into patterns of puzzles by drawing a semblance of a “castle” in the middle. Now you can cut one of the curly halves and attach to the rectangle, circle and cut. Do the same with another bright rectangle that targets the back of the puzzle.

Stage 4

After that, we select one of the animal blanks, apply it to the front double part of the future puzzle, and choose the most suitable place for the animal. Sew the top to one of the front halves of the puzzle with simple stitches. It is important to pre-indent from the edge of the background of the puzzle, leaving a place for connecting stitches between the bases.

Stage 5

Now the half of the puzzle with the animal is turned over to cut off the desired half of the animal along its contour. We attach part of the body to the lower base of the puzzle and sew it in accordance with the edges of the contours. At this stage, the animal needs to sew on the light parts of the face and body, which are cut off according to the same principle as the body.

Stage 6

We sew the front and back of the puzzle with ordinary stitches, hiding the knot between the parts. We sew the nose and paws to the animal, glue the eyes or sew the beads. By the same principle, we work with all other puzzles.

The result of the work will be cute puzzle toys that will surely please and captivate children.

• The game "pick up the animals clothes"

A wonderful game for kids, which teaches animal colors, and it will also help to take a creative look at the big world with small eyes. Making it simple is simple: the game does not require great skills or art education - here the simpler the better. Such a toy made of felt is suitable for kids over a year old.

Working process:

Stage 1

It is necessary to take six one-color sheets of felt of the same size, pre-draw on paper 6 simple animal figures, cut them out and transfer them in pencil to the firth. Then you need to cut these ovals and primitive images of animals with a clerical knife.

Stage 2

Next, several triangles, ovals and circles for the ears and heads of our future animals should be cut from bright felt sheets. Eyes can be bought in special stores, and you can also cut circles or beads. All this needs to be glued to large sheets of felt, or sewn by hand (for small children it is better to choose the option to sew manually, because they pull everything in their mouths).

Stage 3

Now you need to take care of making "fur coats" for our home zoo. Here it is better to use bright interesting colors of felt to attract the attention of the baby. Will have to work only on four fur coats: zebras, cows, fish and giraffe. Cut out simple stripes or spots for our fur coats and sew them to the background sheets of felt.

Here is another simple workshop for making felt toys - this time a chicken. Thanks to the video, it will be easier for beginner needlewomen to learn this fascinating applied art.