Custom-Made Catnip Cat Toy

Step 5 Add feathers.

This is a good time to add in some feathers. (You can also add them at the sides or tail as you stitch). Same principle as the pipe cleaners - stick in the feathers an inch or two, and then use the thread to hold in the feathers by stitching as tightly as possible. You can even stitch "through" the feathers. Your cat will probably get them out anyways, but the tighter they are, the longer they'll last. A hot glue gun might help to really give the feathers staying power.