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Small, flat stuffed toys are perfect projects for beginner sewers – the size means they're quick to finish, and two-dimensional objects are easy for even small fingers to handle. An adult should be on hand to help with tasks such as pinning or threading needles. Consider using a larger "filler" (such as beans, or even polyfill stuffing) if stitches are large or uneven. These toys are not suitable for very young children.
Take a look at a larger image of the finished Easter egg craft.
You need (for each):
Scrap of card stock, approx 10 x 12 cm (4 x 4-3/4 inches)
Scrap of felt, approx 10 x 24 cm (4 x 9-1/2 inches)
Embroidery floss
Pencil, scissors and pinking shears
Straight pins and safety pins (optional)
Tapestry needle
Funnel
Approx 2 tbsp dried lentils, or beans or rice
To make:
1. With pencil, draw an egg shape (approx 9 cm/31/2 inches high and 7 cm/23/4 inches wide) onto card stock and cut out to make egg template. Mark start and stop lines on bottom of template, about 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart.
2. Fold felt scrap in half, matching short ends, to form double-thickness 10 x 12 cm (4- x 4-3/4-inch) rectangle.
3. Centre egg template on felt (do not align with edges or fold) and pin securely in centre.
Page 1 of 2 – Find the finishing instructions, plus designer's tips on page 2.
