A unicorn is a mythical animal that looks like a horse with a spiral horn on its forehead. This character is a favorite of many children. To please the little one, you can sew a soft unicorn toy. Even a novice needlewoman can cope with this task, since there are many different patterns and options for making a toy.
Materials and tools
To sew a beautiful and high-quality toy with minimal time expenditure, it is necessary to prepare all the necessary tools and materials for the work in advance. The following preparatory work must be carried out:
- Paper and a simple pencil for sketching and creating the pattern itself.
- Several types of textiles for sewing the product.
- Finishing tapes and materials, fittings.
- Safety pins.
- Filler: holofiber, synthetic padding, pieces of foam rubber.
- Chalk or pencil for drawing on textiles.
- Scissors, needle and thread for creating basting stitches.
- Sewing machine for finishing.
Please note! To make a neat unicorn pattern, you first need to prepare your work area. Remove unnecessary items from the flat surface and arrange good lighting.
The amount of textile depends on the intended size of the product. Therefore, it is worth initially deciding on the parameters of the soft toy. In addition, completely non-standard types of finishing can be used. Depending on who will be reassigned such a "gift", the fittings are selected. Here even brutal leather, bold metal, chains can be present.
Unicorn pattern from fabric
The unicorn pattern determines the appearance of the product itself, so before sewing, you should decide on a sketch. There are many options for choosing shapes and parameters that have distinctive features. Toys in the Tilda style are considered very popular. But this version of the toy, where the limbs and some parts of the "body" are elongated, is not to everyone's liking. Toys made in the Teddy style are considered a more attractive option. But you can also choose your own type of cut.
It doesn't have to be a toy. A unicorn can be a great subject for creating a soft pillow, decor for a child's room, or a voluminous chair cover. What kind of unicorn pattern can be made from fabric:
If you use such a template, you will get a three-dimensional toy. In this case, you need to prepare only 9 parts:
- 2 main ones - a one-piece body with limbs and head.
- 1 main piece that will cover the lower part of the body, forming a tummy.
- 4 circles that will cover the ends of the limbs.
- 2 parts that are used to form the animal's face.
Additional details can also be made from fabric. These can be a mane, horn, tail, eyes, ears. You can also do the finishing in a different way - embroider the eyes or buy ready-made toy ones, make the mane from regular yarn.
Usually, to make this version of the toy, they use plush or torn terry cloth in several colors of the same spectrum. You can also take other textile options and sew unicorns with other functionality. A decorative pillow in the form of a unicorn head will be relevant. You can sew it from natural fabric, use satin ribbons for decoration. The pattern for this type of pillow is very simple, and the resulting shape is convenient for use:
When choosing fabric, you should give preference to delicate pastel colors. Additionally, it is worth preparing bright decorative elements. Particular attention should be paid to the production of the animal's horn. This element of the product is considered central and will attract attention. It is advisable to select contrasting and types of material with a pronounced texture and texture. What will the finished toy pillow look like:
Additional information! This option will be multifunctional and will be relevant for a long time.
Such a pillow can be placed in a cradle for a newborn, used for playing, put on a sofa for beauty, put under the head during rest, hang on the wall like a picture. In order to be able to wash the product, you can initially sew a pillow in the shape of such an unusual pillowcase. Sew in a zipper or buttons in the neck area. Often the connector is decorated with ribbons that are tied into bows.
How to sew a unicorn with your own hands
To make a soft toy or pillow, you need to follow a certain algorithm that will determine the sequence of actions. It is better to consider a clear master class.
The following description on how to sew a unicorn with your own hands - patterns can be such:
- Prepare a Whatman paper and a simple pencil. Make sketches that will become the basis for forming more precise shapes and parameters. Draw the details to form the pattern.
- Cut out paper pieces with scissors and lay them out on the fabric. You need to take a margin of 1.5–2 cm from the edge of the paper base. The allowance will go to seams or trimming when adjusting shapes and parameters.
- Pin the patterns to the fabric with safety pins to minimize the movement of the pieces. This procedure is necessary, otherwise the pieces will be uneven.
- Trace the elements with chalk. You don't have to do this if the paper is well pinned to the textile. Cut out the blanks with scissors. You can use a special knife for cutting textiles.
- Sweep all the pieces together with a needle and thread. It is advisable to form the seam from the wrong side.
- It is easy to stuff the base with filler to assess the quality and shape of the future product. You can use a small towel or piece of fabric for this.
- If necessary, adjust the shape and parameters of individual parts - cut off a few cm with scissors. Remove excess threads on the cuts.
- Sew all the parts on a sewing machine, gradually stuffing the parts with filler. Gradually remove the basting thread.
- After final stitching, finish. Attach (draw, embroider, glue) eyes, sew on beads for an image, for example, of a saddle.
After completing the work step by step, it becomes clear how to sew a unicorn of any shape, size and configuration.
Sewing a unicorn from felt
Often small flat toys are made of felt. They will be an excellent basis for forming a mobile above a child's crib, a Christmas tree decoration, a wall or furniture pendant, a keychain - there are many options for use
Important! Felt is chosen because its base is very soft, the fabric holds its shape well, has an attractive appearance, and is easy to work with.
There are many variations of shapes of this felt hero, but the most common is a flat base, which is hand-sewn and decorated with beads. It is worth preparing several colors of felt. The base will be a pastel shade, and the other colors should be bright, eye-catching.
The simplest pattern for a felt unicorn toy:
This version uses only a few parts, but their shape and stitching principle are not complicated. This pattern will be especially relevant for beginner needlewomen, and the finished product will not leave indifferent especially small children.
The following pattern will be more complex in terms of cutting shapes and parameters:
Felt can be used to make a more elegant type of product. Smooth lines and smooth curves will make the unicorn a very delicate version of a soft product. Step-by-step principle of creating a basic pattern:
The felt unicorn, the pattern of which is presented above, will look very attractive and elegant if you decorate the base with stones or rhinestones. A product of this type can become a wonderful pendant decoration or a Christmas tree toy, a decor in interior design.
Such a simple, at first glance, trinket will look decent thanks to bright decor. Usually in such cases glitter, small glass stones or beads are used. If you make the base larger, you can get a more functional thing.
Sewing soft toys becomes a simple and accessible activity for everyone if you choose clear and simple manufacturing options. The mythical character of the unicorn is gaining popularity among children, which can be sewn from any fabric, any size and any size. Depending on the defining functionality of the product, a pattern is selected and sewing is carried out in accordance with a simple algorithm.
