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True wuff with Amanda Walker’s
cuddly canine buddies

Compact, sturdy and full of character , the Scottish terrier is a bundle of whimsical charm , so
why have one when you can have two? Amanda Walker’s poochy pals couldn’t be easier to make and they
require only three template pieces, plus a combo of colourful fabric such as this fun
spot and dogtooth
print! You can make them baby-friendly if you replace the collar with a ribbon and embroider the eyes. Trust us,
these adorable pups are sure to bring on the highland happy!

YOU WILL NEED...

Cotton fabric: red spotty, green dogtooth
Matching thread SCOTTIE 2 Match the gusset legs to those of the
body and head pieces, then stitch from
Ribbon, patterned
Polyester toy filling
DOGS the front edge of the gusset around the legs
to the back. Repeat the process on the

Silver metal buckles

Findings and jump rings
1 Using the templates and your choice of
fabric, prepare one pair of body and
head pieces, plus a pair of under gussets
opposite side.

3 Pair the ears of the head gusset with

Jewellery pliers and a head gusset. Match the under
Googly eyes gussets and stitch across the curved top
edge, working with a 3mm seam allowance
Fabric glue and leaving a 5cm gap in the centre.
those on the head and body. To assist
with sewing the gusset, attach clips onto the
seam allowances at the base and back of the
ears on the head and body. Stitch one side
in place, then work down the opposite edge.

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Before stuffing, it’s a

good idea to tease out
all the seam edges and
press them flat with an
iron. This will help you to
achieve smooth curves
around the surface of
the body

4 Sew the remaining edges of the head

and body, working from the front of the
under gusset around the nose as far as the
head gusset. Continue from the back of the
head over the back of the body, then
around the tail to meet the back of the
under gusset.

5 Clip the curved seam allowances, then

turn the dog to the right side through
the gap. Tease out the seam edges and stuff
the head densely, then pad the legs but
take care not to overfill them. Slip stitch
the gap closed, then stick an eye to each
side of the head.

6 For the collar, punch a hole near

the end of a length of ribbon. Thread
through the buckle and push the prong
through the hole, then add a silver ring.
Fold the ribbon end over and secure both
in place. Make another hole for the buckle
to fasten around the neck, then trim and
cut into a point.
CRAFT SHOP...
Dogtooth fabric,
7 Double over a length of ribbon and
edge stitch up one side and across the
top, leaving a loop to form the lead handle,
Gütermann Ring a then sew the opposite side. Attach the
Roses Notting Hill, folded end cap to the raw ends, closing it
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spring hook, then slide the lead onto the
collar ring. CB

“For an extra-special Scottish touch,
why not make your doggie pals in a
checked wool tweed?”
Amanda Walker, Designer
Sew it with...
Making your doggies is easy-peasy
with the Singer Fashion Mate 3337,
which comes with 29 stitch options,
a built-in needle threader, an LED light
and a host of sewing foot options, plus
a heavy-duty frame for smooth sewing.
It’s also easy to adjust the stitch length
for every project. Priced at £189.
Visit singerco.co.uk for stockists.

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Puppy Love
Duo of Scotty canines to cuddle
Designer: Amanda Walker, p74
2 A4 pages

SCOTTIE DOG
BODY AND HEAD
CUT 1 PAIR
ADD 3MM SEAM
ALLOWANCE

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SCOTTIE DOG
EAR HEAD GUSSET EAR
CUT 1 ONLY

NOSE

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SCOTTIE DOG
UNDER GUSSETT
CUT 1 PAIR

LEG LEG
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