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very Diana is
tiny about 1"
nose shorter
tail is
attached
by hand
feet are
attached
by hand
fe lt cotton j e r s ey f le e ce m i nky
suggested fabrics:
long pile minky
minky or fleece
Medium weight, plush fabrics with about
minky 20%-30% stretch along the crosswise grain work
best for this project. The varieties shown to the left
are some good options and names to look for. Try
cuddle fleece to avoid heavyweight versions of fleece that are
intended for outdoor apparel or they may cause
trouble for the detailed areas.
You can also use non-stretch fabrics (such as felt),
micro fleece but be aware that the curves will be more difficult
to sew and the result will look different. The plush
will become more elongated and the edges will
anti-pill fleece look sharper.
10" of minky
stretches to 13"
= 30% stretch
fleece
3 4 5
It’s likely your printer will have To line up the pattern pages, You can trace the patterns onto
a margin that ensures your match up the corresponding a different paper, or you can
image doesn’t print to the very diamond shapes. Each diamond also just cut them straight from
edge. Assembly will be easier if will have a letter, so it’s simply the printer paper -- be sure
you trim off this blank margin a matter of matching A1 to A2, that each piece is fully taped
edge. This will give you pages B3 to B4 and so on. The faint together along the joins so they
that overlap slightly during gray lines indicate the border of don’t fall apart when you cut
assembly. If you trim across the every page, you should be able them.
gray outline boxes, this will give to line those up as well. When
you pages that don’t overlap the diamond goes together,
but rather butt against each tape it in place.
other.
If you have many pages, it’s
easier to tape up the pages into
rows first. Then tape the rows
together into a full block.
1 2 3 4
Place pattern on the fabric, Pin the pattern in place, use Using the paper as a For all fur fabrics, shake the
and make sure the stretch pattern weights, or trace the template, cut out the fabric. excess fuzz away.
line matches the stretch outline of the pattern with a Cut the required amount
of the fabric. The nap line washable marker. according to the pattern.
should go in the direction of
the fur.
cutting layout:
luna or artemis:
STRE TCH
main body fabric inner ear fabric
¼ yd.; 9” long
1/8 yd.
A3 A3
NAP
A1 B4 B1
A4 A4
NAP
B7 B7 B5 B5
9" wide
B3 A2
A3 A3 B2 B2
B6 B6 B6 B6
37" wide
diana:
STRE TCH
main body fabric inner ear fabric
A2
¼ yd.; 9” long
1/8 yd.
C6
A3 A3
NAP
A1 C4
A4 A4 C7
C7 C5
NAP
9" wide
C3
C1 C2 C6 C6 C6 C5
A3 A3
C2
33" wide
a. b. c.
1. prepare the face applique
a. Grab your fusible web and applique templates. Trace the pieces for the face. You should have:
• eye whites (2, white) • eyes (2, accent color) • eye highlights (2, accent color)
• eye shines (4, white) • eyelids (2, black) • eyebrows (2, black)
• mouth (1, black) • nose (1, pink) • moon (1, yellow)
b. Fuse the bumpy (adhesive) side of the fusible web onto the applique fabrics.
c. Cut out your applique pieces and grab your head front piece (A1). Grab your eye white piece.
Set your paper pattern on top of the head front piece. Align the applique piece on top where the
placement markings are. Next, carefully pull the paper pattern away while holding the applique piece
in place.
d. Fuse the applique pieces
with your iron. Use a press
add eye add eyes & eye
whites first highlights next cloth, such as a scrap piece of
cotton. This will help protect
any polyester or fuzzy fabrics
from melting or scorching.
e. Continue adding the next
pieces; the eyes and eye
highlights.
d. e.
add eyelids
add eye & eyebrows add nose
shines next & mouth
4
2
straight stitch; applique 3
great for felt whipstitch 1
trace
seam lines
for darts
darts:
A wedge-shaped gap found in a pattern.
When sewn in fabric, it creates a tuck in
the fabric and develops a 3D shape. The
diagonal sides of the wedge are the legs;
these are matched up and sewn to the
point of the dart.
fold along
point of dart
repeat for
blend 3 darts
stitching
into fold
6. sew the bottom darts
a. Take your head front (A1) and fold it so right sides are facing and the lines of one of the darts
match up.
b. Sew the dart by starting at the opening and working your way into the fold of the fabric. Try to blend
your stitching into the fold for a smooth transition and a rounder finish to the plush.
c. Repeat this twice more so you have three darts total along the bottom of the head front.
forehead 1
will join to sew
align from point
head front points
1 1 to 2
1&2
2 2
fold
along
fold line
baste to
hold folds
in place
e. f. g.
e. Baste the fold of the ear in place by stitching along the raw edge. This
will hold the fold securely while we continue working with the ears.
f. Grab your head front so far. Take your ears and align them over the
basting:
A form of temporary
outer edge of the head so the inner ear fabric is facing up and the sewing meant to hold
folds are pointing toward the forehead. pieces in place. A long
If you haven't already, note the ear placement lines found on the stitch length is often
paper pattern for the forehead. Align the fold of the ears with these used for this reason.
placement lines so the raw edges match up. The finished result is
not meant to be seen
g. Now flip the ears inward so the inner ear fabric is facing down. Make and sometimes is even
sure the raw edges are aligned and pin the fabrics together. removed later (depending
Baste the ears to the head front to hold them in place for future steps. on your project).
3 3 3
line up points 4 4
3 and 4
c. d.
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a. b. c. d.
a. Grab your outer arm piece (B4 or C4). Align the outer arm with the under arm so right sides are
facing and the raw edges around the arms match up. This should also match up point 5 at the
seams.
b. Sew the pieces together from point 5 to point 5. Sew around both arms. This works easier with the
under arm piece on top.
c. Photo C shows what this might look like with the outer arm piece on top.
d. Trim the excess seam allowance between the arms to reduce bulk and increase flexibilty when the
piece is turned.
a. b. c. d.
a. Grab your head front piece from before as well as your body front so far. The neck edges of both
of these pieces will be joined next. The outer arm neck edge is marked with a circle marking in the
center. This will align with the head front at the bottom center dart.
b. Layer the head front over the body front, matching up the raw edges and the circle marking at the
center. Pin the fabrics together.
c. Sew the head front to the body front along this neck edge.
d. Open up the pieces when complete.
fold repeat
along point for both
of dart blend darts
stitching
into fold
the completed
leave head back
open for
turning
the completed
body back
sew
along
dart edge
a. b. c. d.
a. Grab your head back piece (A4) from before and your body back (B5 or C5). The neck edges of
both of these pieces will be joined next.
b. Layer the head back over the body back, matching up the raw edges and the center seams. Pin the
fabrics together.
c. Sew the head back to the body back along this neck edge.
d. Open up the pieces when complete.
sew around
line up head
center
top of
head
sew
from
line neck to line
up body point 3 up inner
side & outer
legs
a. b. c.
21. sew the body front to the back
a. Next, line up the body pieces. This is the edge starting at the neck and going down to the top of the
leg at point 3. Keep the arms out of the way.
b. Sew from the neck down to point 3 at the top of the leg. You'll be sewing through the seam for the
arms at point 5 along the way.
c. Next, pin the inner leg to the outer curve of the body back. It starts at point 3 and goes around to
point 4. Pin the fabrics together.
sew sew up
align other side
around other
leg of body
side of
3 body
3
4
4
d. e. f.
d. Sew around the leg, from point 3 to point 4.
e. At the edge between the legs, the center circle marking on the belly (B1 or C1) will match up with
the bottom seam. Pin the fabrics together.
f. Sew between the legs, from one point 4 to the other.
Lastly, finish up the other side by repeating parts A through D in the other direction. Sew from point
4 to 3 around the leg, then up the side, and stop at the neck seam. This should take you all the way
around the body.
clip seam
trim seam allowance
allowance at corners turn
around leg right
side out
stuff
arms fill
fill in legs upper
while body arms
is halfway lightly
stuffed
fill up rest
of head bring
stuff
tiny needle out
nose near one
firmly edge of
opening
a. b. c.
24. close up the plush
a. When the body is stuffed, move onto the head. Be sure to get small bits of stuffing in the nose, and
fill the rest of the head firmly so there are no wrinkles near the seams and darts.
b. Lastly, fill up the rest of the head so it's firm.
c. Once the plush is stuffed, make sure the seam allowances in the opening are tucked inside and
prepare to ladder stitch it closed. Thread a hand-sewing needle and knot it at the end. Insert the
needle from the inside of the opening and out of the plush near one edge of the opening. This will
leave the knot inside the plush.
ladder
stitch
closed
pull at
thread
bring while
needle out clipping
1-2" away
d. e. f.
d. Continue from here doing a ladder stitch. Take a 1/8" stitch into the
fold of one side of the opening, then go across and take another.
Keep going down the opening until you reach the end.
2 1
e. When you're finished, stitch a knot into the end of the seam. Then
insert the needle near the finished knot and out of the plush about
1-2" away.
f. Pull the thread through and hold it taut while snipping the thread. 4
3 seam allowance
The excess thread should sink back inside the plush -- all hidden! (folded inside)
trim
seam
allowance
around
shape
sew around
feet
a. b. c.
26. sew the feet
a. Grab your feet pieces (B6 turn right
or C6). Take two of them and side out
align them with right sides cut
facing and the raw edges through
matching up. one layer
of fabric
b. Sew the feet together all only
the way around the pieces.
Repeat with the remaining
feet so you have two total.
c. Trim the excess seam
allowance around the curves d. e.
to reduce bulk for when the
piece is turned later.
d. To turn the pieces, cut a 1" slit through one layer of the fabric only, near the base. There's also a
cutting guide on the paper pattern for extra help if you need it.
e. Turn the feet right side out through the opening you've cut.
stuff ladder
lightly align onto stitch
bottom of around cut
legs
sew around
opening
stuff
semi-firmly
a. b. c.
29. attach the tail
a. Turn the tail right side out and define the
gathering:
The process of shortening the length of a piece of
curves with a chopstick or similar turning fabric by sewing long stitches through it. When the
tool. thread is pulled, it forms small folds that ruffle the
b. Stuff the tail semi-firmly. Be sure to get fabric.
small bits in the tip so the tip doesn't deflate
later.
gathering stitch:
A long version of the running stitch, which is a stitch
c. Grab a hand-sewing needle and thread it. done by weaving the needle in and out of a length
Sew a gathering stitch around the opening of of fabric going along a line. The long stitches (about
¼”-½” long) gather the fabric when pulled later.
the tail, about ¼" away from the raw edge.
pull at thread to
cinch closed
align above
back dart
ladder stitch
around base
d. e. f.
d. Pull at the gathering thread to cinch the tail closed. Sew a few knots into the center to hold the
opening closed.
e. Align the tail onto the back end of your plush, above the back dart. Here it's flush against the back of
the plush, then tilted to one side. This is so the curve of the tail can be seen from the front. You may
want to have it pointing straight backward if you prefer.
f. Ladder stitch the tail to the plush around the base to secure it in place.
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pg. 2/6
EYE WHITES
applique
trace & cut 1 each
in white
EYEBROWS
applique
trace & cut 1
each in black
EYE HIGHLIGHTS
applique
trace & cut 1 each in
EYES red, pink, or blue
applique EYE SHINES
trace & cut 1 each in applique
dark red, dark pink, or trace & cut 2 each
dark blue in white
MOUTH
applique NOSE EYELIDS
trace & cut 1 applique applique
in black trace & cut 1 trace & cut 1
in pink each in black
MOON
applique
trace & cut
1 in yellow
pg. 3/6
4
center
top
NAP
luna & artemis luna & artemis
OUTER ARMS INNER LEGS (B2)
(B4) Cut 2 from main fabric
¼” seam allowance
Cut 1 from main fabric
¼” seam allowance
5 5
STRETCH
NAP
NAP
(B6)
Cut 4 from
main fabric
¼” seam
allowance
4
pg. 4/6
5 5
NAP
3 luna & artemis 3
BELLY (B1)
Cut 1 from main
fabric
¼” seam allowance
STRETCH
STRETCH
¼” seam allowance
Cut 2 from main fabric
(B7) center
front
4 4
TAIL
artemis
luna &
5 5
fabric
ARMS (B3) ¼” seam
allowance
STRETCH
NAP
pg. 5/6
center
top
4
diana
OUTER ARMS
NAP
diana
NAP
NAP
3
diana
BODY BACK (C5)
Cut 2 from main fabric
¼” seam allowance
cutting guide
diana
FOOT da
NAP
(C6) STRETCH rt
Cut 4 from
main fabric
¼” seam
allowance
4
5 5
NAP
5 5 3 3
diana
BELLY (C1)
Cut 1 from main
fabric
Cut 1 from main ¼” seam allowance
STRETCH fabric
¼” seam
diana allowance STRETCH
UNDER
ARMS center
(C3) bottom
4 4
NAP
(C7)
diana
TAIL
NAP
STRETCH
¼” seam allowance
Cut 2 from main fabric
pg. 6/6