Urban Plushie Factory #1

Step 5: Sewing and Stuffing

Sew the fabric pieces with the right sides together. As previously mentioned, leave an opening along one of the side seams. Once all the seams are sewn, turn the toy right-side out through the opening.

Now it's time for the fun part! Stuff the toy until it feels right. If you're using polyester fiberfill, pull off small pieces and push them into the top and bottom of the toy first. If you want the toy to be firm, keep pushing bits of stuffing in until it feels right, and then put some more in. (It will tend to squish down over time, especially if the toy is hugged.)

If you're using beanbag filling or other material, be creative.

When the toy is stuffed, close the opening using a ladder stitch (which will hide the stitches) or a whip stitch (which will display them.