DIY Pet Toys
Hello! I'm Tatiana Bonilla and I've always been interested in making things that people would be interested in. Have you ever wanted to make a pet toy? With just a few materials and some easy-to-follow steps, you can learn to create a pet toy in no time! Come check out what I have to show you!
Materials Needed:
Fabric of your choice
Matching thread
Sewing machine or a sewing needle
Sewing template/pattern of your choice
Stuffing
Squeakers
Fabric pen/marker
Sewing pins
Process:
Print out your template and cut it to size.
Lay out your fabric face down and pin each piece of the template to the fabric.
Make marks around your template with a fabric pen to show where your seam will go, removing the template afterwards.
Cut the fabric around the template, leaving half an inch to an inch of room for seam allowance (unless specified on the template.
Thread your machine or needle with the matching thread and begin to sew all the pieces together, sewing along the marked line, and leaving an area unsewn.
Through the unsewn area, flip the fabric inside out.
Fill the toy with stuffing and a squeaker through the hole you left unsewn.
Sew the hole closed using a ladder stitch.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Where can I get sewing templates and patterns?
A: There are many sites where you'll be able to find various templates. A good place to start would be here!
Q: How do I know if the fabric is facedown?
A: The front face of the fabric is the side that is the most saturated. The back is the side that is more grayed-out/lighter.
Q: What is seam allowance?
A: Seam allowance is the space between the seam and the end of the fabric. Having seam allowance allows your end product to be a similar size to the template, rather than being smaller than you thought.