Modern parents increasingly prefer handmade toys. Since 2018, the Hand Made movement has been gaining popularity. Every parent wants their child to have something distinctive and individual. This article tells you how to sew a cat from fabric with your own hands, patterns and what you need for this.
Material for crafts
First, you need to look at the fabric.
Mainly suitable for:
- The material is of a single color;
- Felt or cotton.
ImportantIt is advisable not to use stretchable material, otherwise the shape will quickly change.
The parts of the product can be connected either with glue or sewn on a machine. The second option is preferable. Glued parts may fall off after the first wash.
Types of filler:
- Cotton wool;
- Synthetic fluff;
- Various cereals;
- Sawdust - you can also add aromatic oil to it;
- Rubber balls.
You need to fill it very tightly, try to compact the filling so that the toy becomes more voluminous.
Master classes on sewing cats
There are more than a hundred different types of master classes on the Internet on making cats from fabric with your own hands. Making small cats, hares and fish is considered the easiest. Even a novice needlewoman can handle this. All the materials are in every home, and making does not require large financial costs. Some options for toys are presented below.
The easiest master class on sewing a funny cat
Children love funny and small cats. Before starting work, you need to talk to the child. So that he describes what kind and size of cat he wants.
It would be good if you have a sewing machine, if not, you can sew it by hand using the method «forward needle» or a small basting stitch. The toy can be filled with different materials: from holofiber, synthetic fluff, cotton wool to small pieces of fabric or rags.
Materials for work:
- Various soft fabrics, preferably cotton or chintz;
- Felt fabric;
- Buttons are black;
- Dense floss;
- Filler (can be natural), scissors;
- Threads to match the color of the material;
- Pins or clips.
Step-by-step progress of work.
When cutting out a kitten from fabric, you need to make an allowance of 1 cm. It is very light, you can even draw it yourself by hand.
Cut out parts of the cat from different materials. On the main part, use a pencil to draw whiskers and the outline of the cat's muzzle.
Embroider the cat's face, sew on a heart and buttons in place of the eyes. Make a nose from felt fabric.
Place the long parts face to face. Sew all the parts of the paws and tail, making an allowance of 1 cm. Make a hole on one side of the part, into which the padding polyester will be stuffed.
Place the ear pieces face to face and sew, making a 1 cm allowance. Turn inside out and iron, it is advisable to make a finishing stitch. Stuff a little with synthetic padding.
Place the ears and paws on the front side of the main piece and pin them. Place the other body piece with the wrong side up. Sew both pieces together, leaving a 1 cm gap. Leave an opening at the bottom.
Turn the toy inside out and stuff it tightly with padding polyester. The product is ready.
How to sew a kitten using a universal pattern - mk
There are universal patterns, you can sew several different animals at once. For example, a hare, a cat and a dog.
The size is about 20 cm. You need to take the necessary material and fold it in half, with the right side facing inward. Enlarge the pattern to the required size, transfer it to paper, and then to the craft.
Sew all the parts of the product by hand. Each part of the product should have a hole for turning.
Then you need to take scissors and cut out the stitched parts, adding 1 cm to the pattern. In places where it is turned inside out, it is advisable to add this value.
Turn all parts of the product inside out, stuff with padding polyester, using a stick or pencil. Try to stuff more padding into the head so that it is dense. The product is ready.
Cat Pillows
This master class will look at the pattern for creating a pillow in the shape of a cat. Basically, such products consist of light forms, and you can sew them together with children.
Materials for work:
- A pattern of a cat made of fabric (you can print it from the Internet, or you can draw your own);
- Flesh-colored material or, on the contrary, with bright patterns;
- Clamps, fabric marker, scissors;
- Needles and threads;
- Synthetic fluff or cotton wool for filling.
Step-by-step workflow.
First, you need to make a pattern and transfer it to the work surface, leaving allowances. Sew on the wrong side (it is necessary to leave a hole for the filler). The pillow is turned inside out, stuffed with synthetic fluff. Then, decorative parts and decorations are sewn on.
Very simple master class - sitting cat
To make such a cat, you will need:
- Fabric (preferably felt);
- Threads and needles;
- Filler;
- Drawing template.
This is the easiest way to make a toy. You need to make patterns on paper and transfer them to the work surface. Separately, the body, paws, tail, head, cat whiskers.
Important. Paws should be cut in a sitting position.
Next, you need to start sewing the cut out parts and leave a hole for stuffing. It is better to use cotton wool or synthetic padding as a filler. Turn the cat inside out and stuff it completely, tamping it down. The product is ready.
How to decorate fabric cats
Cats are usually decorated with various clothing elements. A suit is suitable for boys, and a beautiful sarafan is suitable for girls. You can also sew different details on the paws, such as a heart, a fish or a cloud. You can embroider a funny grin on the muzzle or decorate the head with a bow or ribbons. Headdresses on the toy and various bags/backpacks on the shoulders will look beautiful.
Printable patterns
A pattern for a cat made of fabric can be found on the Internet or in well-known master classes. If a person has artistic talent, he can draw a cat himself and make a toy based on it. This is convenient because the product will be original, and not taken from the vastness of the network.
Making cats and other animals from fabrics will be a simple task. But at the same time, this toy will be made with all the heart, which cannot but please parents. The whole work takes about one hour, and as a result, the child has an original and beautiful product that no one else will have.
